(March 29, Saturday @ 2PM) For the TEENS in your family...

Life 101: Financial Literacy for TeensSaturday, March 29, 2014, 2 p.m.

Lawson McGhee Library Bess Connally at 215-8723 Join us for a new series for teens that promotes their physical, emotional and social development. The first session addresses financial literacy. Led by Paul Fain, this course will introduce teens to some important concepts and tools needed to become a financially empowered young adult. (This class repeats on March 29)

Library Events Calendar: http://www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs#/?i=2

Save the Date: Children's Festival of Reading, May 17, 10-3

Website: http://www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs/programs-and-partnerships/childrens-festival-reading

Home Depot Kids' Workshops FREE (April 5, May 3)

Website: http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

• FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12.

• Offered the 1st Saturday at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
• Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
• Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.

April 5: Build a Birdbath/Feeder

May 3: Build a Flower Planter

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics for Kids (FREE): April 12

Register online  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx


Next Workshop:

Recycling Truck

Saturday, April 12, 2014 (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Save the Date: Farragut Book Fest, April 12, 10-2PM

Farragut Book Fest for Children
Saturday, April 12, 10 AM – 2 PM at Founders Park at Campbell Station (formerly Campbell Station Park). Cost: Free. Click here for more information.

Website: http://www.townoffarragut.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=428

Free Performance @ Webb: Three Musketeers (March 7, 8, 10 @ 7:30)

Webb’s "The Three Musketeers" Offers Swashbuckling, Sword Fighting Fun
http://www.webbschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=703177&sdb=1

Swashbuckling, classic literature, dashing rogues, mysterious maidens, thrilling sword fights, comedy, honor, coming-of-age . . . these are just some of the thoughts that come to mind when describing Webb School of Knoxville's upcoming production of “The Three Musketeers.” Adapted by noted playwright Ken Ludwig, “The Three Musketeers” is an ambitious undertaking for Webb's high school drama students. The play calls for 15 separate and distinct sword fights, each one practiced with scientific precision under the direction of seasoned stage combat specialist Charles Miller. 

Fans of the novel by Alexandre Dumas and the film adaptations will find all of their favorite elements conveyed with both humor and zeal in this rousing, fun-filled show, Saturday, March 8 and Monday, March 10 in Webb School's Bishop Center auditorium. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The public is also invited to a final dress rehearsal on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Center. 

While generally family-friendly, Webb's “The Three Musketeers” does contain scenes of intense and violent swordplay, and discretion is advised for sensitive audience members.

First Meeting of Preschool Moms Group (March 6, 2014)

From Sunday's bulletin:

This new group will meet every 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM in the Parish Lounge. If you are the mother of a preschooler and are looking to make new friends and enrich your faith, this group is for you! We will use the book "Walking with Purpose: 7 Principles that Make Life Work." For more information and to reserve the book, pick up a copy of the Parish Bulletin for Susan's contact information.

Mornings with Mommy Program @ Shepherd of the Hills

Information from their webiste: http://www.knoxvilleshepherd.com/mwm/

Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other Moms. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. 

What: Educational play-dates with Mommy for infants through preschool. Each session has a different theme.

When: From 10:00 till 11:00 on the first and third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.

Where: Shepherd of the Hills, 10231 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville. See our map page for more location information.

Cost: Five dollars per family per session. Payment can be made by cash or check.

Registration: Advance registration is required. Register online today or call 865-966-3112. Don’t delay! Space is limited!

Cool App: ArtKive (for preserving kids' artwork and school work)

Just discovered this app on iTunes: ArtKive (http://www.artkiveapp.com)

Currently, it is FREE on the app store. I've been spending the last two days taking pictures on my iPhone of the massive amounts of artwork I've saved from my kids. ArtKive will organize them for each child, for each year I designate. I can share these images with friends and family.

Then, later on, I can choose to print a book and have a nifty way to archive my kids' work without having to sift through boxes and piles of paper (my current system. Ugh!).

In fact, I use this for more than just art work. I've been taking snapshots of their writing so I can save all those heartwarming "I love you, Mom!" notes scribbled when they were three to written essays in second grade about how "Dirt is Cool." It's amazing to see how their handwriting and thoughts have changed through the years. Check it out and if you find other cool apps, we'd love to hear about them!