Thursday, September 3, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009

Free 1st Birthday Cakes

If you haven't already heard, you can get a FREE 1st birthday cake from Byerly's and Kowalski's! Bring on the celebrations! Byerly's requires a birth certificate when placing your order.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Apple Valley Open Gym

Please wear non-marking soled athletic shoes in the
gymnasium. NO BLACK SOLED SHOES, street shoes or boots
are permitted in the gymnasium. Call the Open Gym Hotline
at 952-953-2399 (option #2) to verify the gym schedule, as
tournaments are occasionally held at the Community Center.

Family Open Gym FREE

Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sundays Noon – 2:30 p.m. & 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
The courts will be available for practice shooting or pick up games
on your own. Team practice or play is not allowed. Families of
two or more are welcome (adults with their children or spouse);
no individuals. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a
parent. The parent must actively participate on the court with child.

Preschool Open Gym FREE
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:45 a.m. – 12 noon
Youth ages 5 and under can run off some energy, play with
other kids, and develop motor skills and coordination. Tumbling
mats, mini basketball hoops, various sizes of balls, and other fun
stuff are available. All preschoolers must be accompanied and
supervised by a parent or guardian. Please have your child wear
sneakers while in the gym; no street shoes or bare feet. If snacks
and/or drinks are brought, they must be consumed at the picnic
table in the main lobby; no food or beverage in the gym.

Apple Valley Community Center
14603 Hayes Road

Young Parents Playtime

FREE! Young Parents Playtime—
Drop in and Play!

Especially for young parents and their children
birth to pre-kindergarten.


Enjoy lots of great, fun, messy activities with your child, meet new friends and talk with Cynthia, an ECFE educator. Find some support in your role as a parent! No need to call, just come when you can! If you have questions, please call Cynthia, at 952.707.4103. When registering online, please register each child who will be attending.

Classes meet Thursday evenings, 6-8 p.m., at Diamondhead Education Center, Rm. 111.
September 10,17,24, October 1,8,22 November 5, 12, 19.

Diamondhead Education Center
202 West Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337

Sunday, July 5, 2009

This Week

Tuesday:
ECFE Playtime for babies (birth-12 months)
Tuesdays 12:30–2:30 p.m.July 7, 14, 21, 28
ECLC Rainbow Room
5800 149th St. W. Apple Valley, MN 55124


Wednesday:
Teddy Bear Band at 7 pm
Civic Center Park in Burnsville

Thursday:
Baby Crawl-a-thon at 9:30 am
Lakeville Senior Center

Rockin' Lunch Hour at Noon--
Kristie Kidsong
Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville

Friday:
Youth Play Day
Aronson Park in Lakeville


Saturday:
Pan-O-Prog events in Lakeville
  • Kiddie Parade
  • Family Fun Fair
  • Grand Parade

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Summer Reading Club at Dakota County Library

Keep track of the hours your child is read to and earn prizes.

More info here

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Free Salon Services!

Hair models needed for salon training! Check it out.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

ECFE Playtime in Farmington

Drop In and Play Time
Birth to PreK 5

Drop-in and play time classes are a time for parents to enjoy playing with their children in our ECFE children’s classroom; Parents and children will enjoy working on activities together such as painting, play-dough, sensory, and art activities. ECFE staff will be present, but this is not a formal class.
Classes held June 3-26
Wednesdays at MVES/CE – Room 105 – 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Fridays at MVES/CE – Room 105 - 9:00 –11:30 a.m.

  • No registration is required
  • Families are welcome on first come, first served basis
  • Parents are responsible for the supervision in this class
  • Activities are for children birth to preK 5. Sorry, no school age children may participate. Childcare not available.
  • Admission $3.00 per child, family charge $9.00 (no charge for children under 12 months) Parents are Free!
  • Punch cards available for $25.00 – ten punches (reduced rate of $2.50)
  • Your fee payment will be based on your family income, however, no ISD #192 residents will be turned away because of an inability to pay.
  • Questions? Call our Family Education Programs Coordinator, 651-460-3205.

Community Education Center at Meadowview
6100 195th Street West
Farmington, MN

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

ECFE Playtime in Apple Valley

See the schedules below

Especially for Babies
Birth through 12 months
This is a time for baby and parent to play in our infant
environment. Come and explore new toys, sing songs or
enjoy other fun activities led by an ECFE teacher. There
will also be time to meet other parents and their babies!
No preregistration needed. FREE

Wednesdays 1–3 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10

Tuesdays 12:30–2:30 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28

ECLC Rainbow Room
5800 149th St. W. Apple Valley, MN 55124

Dakota County Library Activities

They have storytimes and activities for various ages groups.

See the schedule

Rockin’ Lunch Hour at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville

Mid-day performances are back for a third season. These summer performances target pre-school aged audiences. So grab the kids and come down for a rockin’ good time. All shows are on Thursdays and start at noon.
  • June 11 Hans Mayer Music for kids
  • June 18 Bob The Beachcomber
  • June 25 Sticks and Stones
  • July 2 No Performance
  • July 9 Kristie Kidsong
  • July 16 Ace Productions – Magician
  • July 24 No show scheduled – Rain out makeup date
  • July 30 Splatter Sisters
  • August 6 Wonderful World of Woody
  • Aug 13 Bob The Beachcomber
  • Aug 20 Teddy Bear Band
  • August 27 No show – Rain out makeup date
12550 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN

Burnsville Summer Concerts and Movies

Yoga in the Park

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday in the months of May - August, you’re invited to attend FREE yoga classes at Nicollet Commons Park (in Burnsville). Classes will be held from 9 - 10 a.m. A certified instructor will lead the class, appropriate for all skill levels and ages. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat if possible.

Outdoor Stretch & Stroll

Stretch and Stroll at Sunset Pond in Burnsville

When: Every Thursday starting in May - September

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Sunset Pond Park

Cost: FREE

Join a great, FREE program where you and baby can get

fit and meet new friends at the same time! Stretch & Stroll

is a fitness class lead by a certified instructor that combines

Power Walking and Body Toning exercises. In 60 minutes

you will receive a total body workout focused on improving

cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. No

previous experience is required. For more information call

952-895-4500.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Hearts at Home

They have an annual Mom conference. I will be attending my first one this year.

http://www.hearts-at-home.org