Helpful Mom

The Central Library of Rochester is hosting a Prevention First Workshop.  A real fire fighter will help you learn how to stay safe if your house has a fire.  The kids will play interactive fire safety games, get to ask questions, and tour a real fire truck.

This Saturday, March 3 from 11am-noon, in the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Central Library at 115 South Ave., Rochester 14604.  There is no registration required, but if you have questions you can call 428-8150.

Groupon is offering an awesome deal!  Half off an annual years membership to Kango Play in Henrietta.  Their annual membership is normally $80 but through Groupon you can purchase a year for only $40!  That is good for unlimited admissions for your family for the entire year.  Normal admission is $8 per child.  Not only does the membership get you in free but it also gets you great deals on food and discounts on vacation club days.

Not ready for that type of commitment yet?  Check out Groupon’s other offer.  $15 for $30 worth of certificates that can be used towards admission, games, and food.

Play Center Hours:

Telephone: (585) 235-PLAY(7529)

For the next 8 hours you have the opportunity to purchase a 4 pack of admissions for half off for the Jump Club.  They can be used over multiple trips, so like I only have 2 kids so I’ll take the kids twice.  To get your discount admission check out RochesterPerks

Jump Club has a number of inflatables, along with a great area for younger kids to play with toys.  They also have THE best lounge area for parents out of all the kid places in Rochester, nice cushy couches and tables and chairs.  My girls really enjoy going there for a few hours.  My tip for your kids is to wear pants cause kids can get “rug burn” if they aren’t careful on the slides.  Never been to Jump Club?   Then here is some important info:

• Admission is $8.50 for unlimited play.
• Toddlers (2 years old and under) $5.95 with paid sibling.
• No charge for any child not walking and unable to play in Toddler area.
• Parents can always enter free and relax in our exclusive “grown-up friendly” lounge.
• “Don’t forget your socks! They’re required for all who enter facility (Adults and Kids) to help maintain the utmost cleanliness for your children.

Monday  10am-2pm

Tuesday 10am-2pm

Wednesday 10am-7pm

Thursday 10am-7pm

Friday 10am-8pm

Saturday 10am-8pm

Sunday  10am-7pm

3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623 — (585) 730-8900

I just found a new group coupon website through Kango Play!  And for the next 24hrs you can buy up to 5, $40 gift certificates for only $20 a piece good for admission, game play, or food at Kango.  Pair that with the great deals Kango offers like the fact that this entire month admission is only $6 per kid and you’ve got a great deal on a good time.  Check it out at Groupigg

Do you have a Pizza Hut in your area? The you might want to look into their ‘BOOK IT!’ reading program for grades K-6! Homeschoolers are allowed to participate too! Here’s some information from their website:

Simple
BOOK IT! runs every school year from October through March.  The teacher sets a reading goal for each child in the class.  A tracking chart and reproducibles are included to make it that much easier.  As soon as a child meets the monthly reading goal, the teacher gives him or her a Reading Award Certificate.

Flexible
BOOK IT! goals are based on reading ability.  Number of books, number of pages, or number of minutes – they all work.  BOOK IT! can also be used with the reading curriculum or as support for comprehension or intervention programs.  For children not reading independently, the goal can be set where a parent or others read to the child.

Fun
Pizza Hut is proud of all BOOK IT! readers!  The restaurant manager and team congratulate every child for meeting the monthly reading goal and reward them with a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza, BOOK IT! card and backpack clip.

If you want to learn more about the BOOK IT! program, you can follow this link. Enrollment for homeschoolers has begun and is open until the end of June.

On Friday, May 6th 10am – 8pm Kango Play are going to be celebrating turning one and a half by raising money for a great cause.

Admission for the whole day will be $2 per child and no charge for adults.  Your child’s $2 admission includes a slice for pizza.

All admission proceeds will benefit JDRF- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Kango Play Center members will not be charged admission, but are encouraged to donate to JDRF if they come to play.

JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.

We are thrilled that we are turning one and a half, and are happy to be partnering with a great cause.

We hope you come to play on Friday, May 6th, and we look forward to raising money to fight juvenile diabetes.

Kango can be tough to find. We have a great map to help you find us. Click Here.

Are you wondering what to do with the kids this weekend?  I’ll be busy hosting Katrina’s birthday party or else we’d be doing one of these many options.  Check em out

SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL AT SPRINGDALE FARM. Highlights include sheep shearing demonstrations; spinning, weaving, and dyeing demonstrations; tours of the robotic milking barn; the petting zoo, children’s crafts and more! 10am-3pm. $5/Adults, $4/Children/Seniors. Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St. Spencerport, 14559. 349-2090 ext. 4506 www.springdalefarm.org

FAMILY FUN WITH FARM ANIMALS. Wagon rides around the Farm Yard, Animal cruelty law enforcement officer meet ‘n greet, Kids straw maze, crafts, balloons, and face painting, Pet assisted therapy animals and Mercy, the painting mini horse, Bouncy houses and more. 10am-2pm. Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road in Fairport,For details contact Debra Calandrillo at (585) 223-1330 x241 or calandrillo@lollypop.org or visit www.lollypop.org

Saturday and Sunday, April  30- May 1
ALICE IN WONDERLAND. It’s a very ordinary and rather boring day for Alice, until she spots a White Rabbit with a pocket watch whizzing through a world that’s beyond imagination. Nazareth College Arts Center/ Rochester Children’s Theatre Co-production. 2pm. Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, For tickets, go to http://boxoffice.naz.edu or call 389-2170.

TAKE 6 SPECIAL ONE DAY ONLY!

Offer valid Friday April 1, from 10am to 5pm ONLY!

* offer good on $29 and $26 tickets. All prior sales excluded.