2008 calendar of events for kids & families: morgantown,...

2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES:

Morgantown, WV

Date What Where Time Appropriate for

Entry fee? Hosted by Contact information

January 14-March 7

Met Theatre Classes—Introduction to Theatrical Stage Lighting Course

Met Theatre 4:30-6:00 pm Ages 16 years and up

Yes, $99.00 BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

January 16 BOPARC summer swim lessons program registration

Marilla Center 8:00 am Ages 14 months and up

Yes, varies BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

January 18 Showtime Talent Show Met Theatre 7:00 pm Yes $10.00 for adults: $8.00 for kids age 12 and under

MTC 304-291-6826 http://www.morgantowntheatrecompany.org/

January 19 Aladdin Met Theatre – Morgantown Theatre Company

2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

All ages Yes $10.00 for adults: $8.00 for kids age 12 and under


January 21 Martin Luther King Day event

Met Theatre 2:00 pm No, donations appreciated

Community Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ)

January 22 Family Fun Night—Hope for Peace MLK day event

Scott’s Run Settlement House

6:00 pm All ages No Scott’s Run Settlement House

304-599-5020 [email protected]

January 26 Snowflake Bingo Morgantown Public Library

11:00 a.m. Ages 6 -12 Registration required

Morgantown Public Library

304-291-7425 http://morgantown.lib.wv.us/

February 12 Family Fun Night—Valentine’s Day




February 15 High School Musical Met Theatre – Morgantown Theatre Company

2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Yes $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids age 12 and under


mailto:[email protected]


February 16 High School Musical Met Theatre –

Morgantown Theatre Company

2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Yes $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids age 12 and under


February 17 High School Musical Met Theatre – Morgantown Theatre Company

3:00 pm Yes $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids age 12 and under


February 23 Morgantown Winter Carnival

Downtown All ages No Main Street Morgantown and Senior Monongalians

304-292-0168

March 8 Mom’s Turn to Learn Day & Scout-o-Rama

Morgantown Mall 304-983-6255 http://www.morgantownmall.com/

March 8 Easter Bunny arrives Morgantown Mall 304-983-6255 http://www.morgantownmall.com/

March 11 Family Fun Night—St. Patrick’s Day/Easter




March 15 Wassick Novelty Community Egg Hunt

Marilla Park 9:00 am Ages 3-8 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

April 1 Summer Day Camp enrollment open

Rock Forge Neighborhood House, BOPARC, Kaleidoscope sites

Yes, fees vary

Rock Forge Neighborhood House, BOPARC, Kaleidoscope

304-292-3286 [email protected] 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

April 8 Harlem Globe Trotters WVU Coliseum 7:30 pm All ages Yes 304-292-0220 April 12 WVU Hospitals Kids Fair Morgantown Mall 10:00am –

5:00 pm Through age 12

No WVUH 598-6335

April 12 Spring Fling Carnival Rock Forge Neighborhood House

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

All ages Rock Forge Neighborhood House


April 12 Chocolate Lovers Day Downtown Yes 304-292-0168 April 15 Family Fun Night—IRS

Day Scott’s Run Settlement House



April 19 Children’s Festival of the Arts

WVU Student Recreation Center—Plaza & group exercise room

10:00 am –12:00 pm

Ages 2-10 No WVU CDFSS & WVU Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood

Bethanie.stiles@ mail.wvu.edu

April 19 Impact Earth Hazel Ruby McQuain Park

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

All ages No BOPARC/MCSWA 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

April 26 Friends of Decker’s Creek Skate Jam

Marilla Skate Park All ages No Friend’s of Decker’s Creek

304-296-8356 www.boparc.org



May 3 Pancake Breakfast with

Characters Fundraiser Applebee’s 7:30–10:00 am All ages Yes, $5.00

adults, $2.50 children

Monongalia County Family Resource Network


May 13 Family Fun Night—Bike Riding

Granville Bingo Hall parking lot in Osage



May 23 Summer Kick-Off Concert Hazel Ruby McQuain Park

7:00 pm All ages No BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

May 24-25 Marilla Pool Open for Memorial Day Weekend

Marilla Pool 12:30-6:00 pm All ages Yes BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

May 29 Stand for Children Day/Get Outside & Play Day

Marilla Park Pavillion

5:00–7:00 pm All ages No Monongalia County FRN & After School for All


May 30 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Shrek the Third

Hazel Ruby McQuain Park

Dusk All ages No BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June WV Birthday Downtown Celebration

Downtown

June (TBA) Family Fun Night—Bowling

Suburban Lanes 6:00 All ages No Scott’s Run Settlement House


June 6 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Surf’s Up



June 7 Marilla & Krepps Pools open for the season

Marilla & Krepps Pool

12:30-6:00 pm All ages Yes, varies BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 7 Duck Race TBA All ages Shack Neighborhood House

599-5466

June 9 – 13 Kindercamp Ages 4-6 Yes, $125.00/wk

BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 9 – 13 Nature Nuts Day Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk


June 9 – 13 Basketball Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk

BOPARC & WVUH 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 11 Water Play Krepps Pool 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All ages Yes, $3.00 BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 11 WVAQ Pool Jams Marilla Pool 7:30-9:30 pm Ages 12-18 Yes, $5.00 BOPARC/ WVAQ 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 12 Krepps Kritters Krepps Pavilion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ages 3-5 Yes, $6.00 per child

BOPARC & Morgantown Public Library




June 13 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—TMNT



June 16 – 20 Science Camp Trinity School & Marilla Pool

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Grades 1-3 Yes, $125.00/wk


June 23 – 27 Soccer Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk




June 23 – 27 Science Camp Trinity School &

Marilla Pool 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Grades 4-6 Yes, $125/wk


June 25 WVAQ Pool Jams Marilla Pool 7:30-9:30 pm Ages 12-18 Yes, $5.00 BOPARC/ WVAQ 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

June 26 Krepps Kritters Krepps Pavilion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm .




June 27 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Nancy Drew





July (TBA) Pool Party Krepps Pool 6:00-8:00 pm All ages No Monongalia County Family Resource Network


July 2 Water Play Krepps Pool 10:00 am – 12:00 pm


July 2 WVAQ Pool Jams Marilla Pool 7:30-9:30 pm Ages 12-18 Yes, $5.00 BOPARC/ WVAQ 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

July 3 Krepps Kritters Krepps Pavilion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm




July 4 Spirit & Breath Challenge Registration @ 7:15 am Race @ 8:00 am

BOPARC, WVUH Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center


July 4 Fun Friday Marilla & Krepps Pools

1:00-3:00 pm All ages Free admission during this time


July 4 Celebration of America Hazel Ruby McQuain Park

Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm

All ages No Monongalia County Commission & BOPARC


July 7-11 Arts in the Park Yes, $125.00/wk





July 11 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Unaccompanied Minors



July 14-18 Science Camp Trinity School & Marilla Pool

8:30 am – 4:30 pm



July 14-18 Basketball Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk



July 18 Fun Friday Marilla & Krepps

Pools 1:00-3:00 pm All ages Free

admission during this time


July 18 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Evan Almighty



July 19 Kid’s Day Downtown All ages No Main Street Morgantown

304-292-0168

July 21-25 Edge of Fit Day Camp Krepps Park Grades 3-5 Yes, $125.00/wk


July 21-25 Science Camp Trinity School & Marilla Pool

8:30 am – 4:30 pm



July 21-25 Soccer Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk




July 24 Krepps Kritters Krepps Pavilion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm









July 28-August 2

Arts in the Park Yes, $125/wk



August Art on the River Festival Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and Amphitheater

August 1 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Bee Movie



August 4-8 Kindercamp Ages 4-6 Yes, $125.00/wk


August 4-8 Basketball Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk


August 7 Krepps Kritters Krepps Pavilion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm




August 8 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Water Horse



August 11-15 Nature Nuts Day Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk


August 11-15 Flag Football Camp Ages 5-10 Yes, $125.00/wk


August 11-15 Music at Marilla Marilla Park Ages 6-8 Yes,

$125/wk

August 11 Water Play Krepps Pool 10:00 am – 12:00 pm


August 12 Family Fun Night—Back to School Splash

Shack Neighborhood House



August 13 WVAQ Pool Jams Marilla Pool 7:30-9:30 pm Ages 12-18 Yes, $5.00 BOPARC/ WVAQ 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

August 15 Family Movie Night Under The Stars—Mr. Bean’s Holiday



August 23 Boys & Girls Club—Parade, Craft Fair, and Poker Run

Wharf & Downtown Craft fair 9:00 am – ? Parade 12:00 pm (High Street)

All ages Bike registration $20.00, other events free

Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club


August 23 Sprint, Splash, Spin Triathlon

Marilla Park Habitat for Humanity & WVU Hospitals

304-291-0914

August 24 Dog Splash Marilla Pool 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Yes, donations

Animal Friends 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

September (TBA)

Reading Rally Met Theatre

September 1 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra,


7:00 pm All ages No BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

September Mason Dixon Festival September 16

Family Fun Night—Scavenger Hunt




October TBA Community Baby Fair Morgantown Mall TBA All ages No Monongalia County Family Resource Network


October 2-5 Balloon Festival Mylan Park Varying activities at various times

All ages Yes University Motors 304-296-4401http://www.ummbf.com

October 16 Lights on after school October 28 Family Fun Night—

Halloween Party Scott’s Run Settlement House



October 28 Trick-or-Treating Morgantown Mall No Morgantown Mall www.morgantownmall.com/

November 18 Family Fun Night—Movie Night




December Downtown Christmas Parade

High Street

December 9 Family Fun Night—Visit from Santa








ONGOING EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES:

Morgantown, WV

What Where Appropriate for

When Entry fee? Hosted by Contact information

Open Mic Night Blue Moose High school Every Wednesday @ 8:00 pm WVU athletics Various

venues All ages Various times Yes 304-293-0111

http://www.wvu.edu/Athletics/

WVU College of Creative Arts Performances

Creative Arts Center

Depends on the performance

Various times Yes 304-293-4841 http://www.ccarts.wvu.edu/

Michaels Craft Store Kids Club

Michaels, Glenmark Centre

Ages 4-12 Every Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yes, $2.00 per child

Michaels 304-296-7310

Evening Storytimes Morgantown Public Library

Ages 2-6 Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm

No, pre-registration is required



Storytimes Morgantown Public Library

Ages 2-5 Tuesdays 10:00-10:30 am (2-3 years) 1:00-1:40 pm (4-5 years) Wednesdays 10:00-10:40 am (4-5 years) 1:00-1:30 pm (2-3 years) Thursdays 10:00-10:30 am (2-3 years)




Nature Nuts Dorsey’s Knob Park

All ages By appointment only Yes, $2.00 per person


Buggies & Babes Session 1: T/Th 10:00-11:00 am April 1-May 1 Session 2: T/Th 10:00-11:00 am May 6-June 12


Skate with us lessons 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

Totsickles January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28 All dates 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Yes, $6.00 per child


Family Night Chick-Fil-A (Patteson Drive)

All ages Every Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm Yes, meals Chick-Fil-A 599-1840

Public Skating Shack Neighborhood House

All ages Every Friday January –May 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (10 & under) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (all ages)

Yes, $2.00 admission & $.50 skate rental


599-5466

Marilla and Krepps Pools open for the season

Marilla & Krepps Pools

All Ages June 7 – end of season Yes, varies BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

Teen Time (Basketball, pool, foosball, DDR)


Teens only Every Friday January – May 9:15 pm – 12:00 am

No Shack Neighborhood House

599-5466

Private Party Rental for skating or basketball


All ages Available on Saturdays & Sundays

Yes, $80.00 for 2 hours


599-5466

Happy School Shack Neighborhood House

Ages 3-4 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 am -12:00 pm during the school year

No Shack Neighborhood House

599-5466

Tutoring Program Shack Neighborhood House

All ages, all subjects

Evenings Monday-Thursday No Shack Neighborhood House

599-5466, call for appointments

Mom’s Club of Morgantown (West)

Community room @ the Mountaineer Mall

All ages 1st Monday of every month 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

1st two meetings free Membership fee is $30.00/year thereafter

Mom’s Club of Morgantown (West)

Carina Stefanik 598-0656

Morgantown Fun Factory Mountaineer Mall

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Yes, $3.00 per walking child

Fun Factory (non-profit organization)

304-292-4646

BOPARC facilities rental Met Theatre, Amphitheatre, Dorsey’s Knob lodge, Ice arena, pavilions, and more

All ages Depends on availability of facility Yes BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

AdventureZone Kaleidoscope

Krepps & Marilla Parks

Grades 1-9 Daily, 1:00-5:30 pm Yes, sliding fee schedule

BOPARC & Monongalia County Schools


Swim Lessons Krepps & Marilla Pools

Ages 14 months and up

Scheduled sessions throughout the summer

Yes, $70.00 BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

Around the Corner Theatre—Creative Fitness

Ages 10 years and up

BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.atctheatre.com

Morgantown Hockey Association

Ages 3-19 BOPARC [email protected]

Softball BOPARC 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

Tennis Marilla Tennis Courts & Ridgeview Racquet Club

Ages 4 and up

Various times BOPARC 304-599-1959 (Ridgeview Racquet Club) 304-296-8356 www.boparc.org

Happy School—Toddlers Playgroup & parent education

Rock Forge Neighborhood House

Ages 2-3 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am during the school year



Happy School—Pre-school Playgroup & parent education


Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am during the school year



WVU Choosy Kids Programs

Various locations, depends on program

All ages, depends on program

Various times, depends on program

Yes, varies depending on program

WV Motor Development Center/School of Physical Education

http://www.wvu.edu/~physed/mdc/

Choosy Celebration—private event

E. Moore pool Ages 1-11 Reservation required Yes, $150.00/2 hours

WV Motor Development Center/ School of Physical Education

http://www.wvu.edu/~physed/mdc/

WVU Community Arts Program

Creative Arts Center

All ages, depends on program

Various times, depends on program

Yes, varies depending on program

WVU Community Arts Program/College of Creative Arts

http://www.ccarts.wvu.edu/community_arts/index.html

PARENT TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS:

What Where Appropriate for When Entry fee?

Hosted by Contact information

Parent & educators event: Living with ADD—A Success Story

South Middle School All parents March 5 @ 7:00 pm

No Parent Educator Resource Center (PERC)

Julie Parsons 304-291-9288 x 238

Parent & educators event: Living with 10-16 year olds (a series)

South Middle School All parents April 2, 9, & 16 @ 7:00-9:00 pm



Parent & educators event: Living with Autism—Personal Stories

South Middle School All parents April 3 @ 7:00 pm



Leap into Literacy & Make Language Learning FUN!

WVU Mountainlair Ballroom Parents & educators April 19 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

No Early Head Start, FRN, WVAYC (Student Chapter), WVU Nursery School, WVUH CDC

Brittany Lucci 304-598-4788 [email protected]

DATES TO REMEMBER:

The month of April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Week of the Young Child is April 13-19 (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

Thank you to Bethanie Stiles, Leslie Haning, and West Virginia University Child Development & Support Services for voluntarily compiling the information in this calendar for Vision 4 Our Children. V4OC and WVU are not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by the respective agencies. The calendars can be viewed by visiting V4OC website at: www.vision4ourchildren.weebly.com. 1/15/08

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