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May 11, 2012
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Week 2 of Our May Birthday Celebration!

Week 2, week 2 what does it bring for you?  How about $50 to spend at Target, open bounce passes at Sports Bounce of Loudoun, a health and wellness basket from Arbonne and free bread for a year??

Check out the newsletter for the details and don't forget about our Subscriber Referral Contest during May as well.  The person that refers the most new subscribers in May will win a $50 Target Gift Card!  Make sure your referrals note your name in the How Did You Hear About Us ...

Win a Health and Wellness Basket from Arbonne!

And get 20% off orders as a Mac Kid subscriber

Introducing Arbonne and Independent Consultant and Area Manager, Christina Sandberg 

 

Last year I was introduced to Arbonne by a neighbor whose skin looked fabulous.  She gave me a sample pack of the RE9 skin care along with a letter of instructions on use. I decided to have a few friends over for a spa party. I immediately fell in love with the products and my friends and family did too. I loved the way my skin felt; so smooth and soft and my skin was glowing!  I tried the firming ...


Win Passes to Sport Bounce of Loudoun

Five lucky Mac Kid subscribers can win!

Sport Bounce of Loudoun is a 10,000 sq. ft. family-owned and operated facility has proudly been serving Loudoun and Fairfax Counties since 2007. Sport Bounce is not a franchise and has always enjoyed being able to rely on its customers and great staff for their feedback and great ideas. They credit their success to the support receive from the local community as well as their great staff.

The integrity and safety of the inflatables is a top priority at Sport Bounce. Their inflatables are 100% made in the ...

365 Days of Natureʼs Own Bread. Free!

Enter Natureʼs Own Portrait on a Plate Contest for your chance to win a yearʼs worth of bread!


Natureʼs Own understands the importance of family and thatʼs probably why itʼs Americaʼs favorite soft variety bread. And now theyʼve launched a contest for the month of May where moms and their kids can have fun in the kitchen and get the chance to win free bread or other Natureʼs Own products for an entire year.
All through this month, moms and their children will be in the kitchen creating unique portraits of Mom, using bread, meats, vegetables, fruit, condiments and whatever else is on hand in the pantry or ...

Macaroni Made - Mother's Day Handprint Flower Pot

Moms love flowers, and what better way to show Mom how much you love her than with this wonderful homemade present for Mom on Mother's Day. For the past couple years my kids have made these handprint flower pots for both of their Grandmothers on Mother's Day.

Materials:

  • Clay flower pot
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Pencil
  • Clear acrylic sealer in gloss or matte

Optional materials:

  • Potting Soil
  • Flowers

First, trace your child's hands onto the flower pot. Then help your child paint the flower pot and hand prints ...


What do Moms REALLY Want for Mother's Day

In 1914 the United States Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, and required that the President proclaim the holiday every year shortly before its arrival. While a Presidential Proclamation is nice, we know what moms REALLY want for Mother's Day this year. How do we know? Simple ... we asked! More than 50 moms responded to our question and the answers were sweet, funny, and surprisingly similar. Seriously, you would be stunned if you knew exactly how many moms requested one night in a hotel ...

This Week's Picks:

May 12th through May 14th

Saturday, May 12 through Sunday, May 13 - Visiting Artist Series: Cage a Flock of Birds with Kathy Dansie

This mixed media exploration will have you  creating a colorful balloon string cage as well as a flock of fanciful birds to hang inside.
Where: Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, Winchester, VA
When: 10-3 Sat.; 1-4 Sun.
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
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Saturday, May 12 - Mother's Day Flower Sale

Mother's Day flower and plant sale
Where: Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 4 Main Street, Round Hill
When: 8:00 AM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up; Available until supplies run out
Cost: Variety of prices available
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Saturday, May 12 - Neersville Fire and Rescue Company Country Breakfast

Enjoy a hearty country breakfast
Where: 11762 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
When: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Freewill offering accepted.
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Saturday, May 12 - Purcellville Library Book Sale

Spring Book Sale
Where: 220 East Main, Purcellville, VA 20132
When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Free Admission
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Saturday, May 12 - International Bird Day Walk for Children

Binoculars recommended
Where: Rust Nature Center, Leesburg
When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 8-12
How: Pre-registration required
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

Music, goods and crafts, kids activities.
Where: Loudoun County Fairgrounds
When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Buy in advance or at the gate
Cost: $20 at the gate for adults ($15 in advance); $8 ages 7-13; 6 and younger free
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Saturday, May 12 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

Build a Picture Frame Planter
Where: Various Locations
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Recommended for Grades 1-5
How: Register Online
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Purcellville Heritage Day

Join the fun at Fireman's Field at this annual old fashioned country fair where there's something for everyone: historic tours, childrens games, local authors and artists, wine tastings, live music, great food, hay rides and more!
Where: Fireman's Field, Purcellville.
When: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free admission
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Saturday, May 12 - Frogshackle Nature Center Open House

Enjoy discovering a treasure trove of objects from nature including crystals and animal furs. 
Where: Frogshackle Nature Center, Claude Moore Park, Sterling
When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Who: All Ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 12 - Purcellville Public Safety Day

Vehicles on display and the community shred event (from 12-3)
Where: Purcellville Gateway Center
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Free
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Sunday, May 13 - Morven Park's Mother's Day Picnic

Celebrate Mother's Day with a picnic lunch, crafts, tours
Where: Morven Park, Leesburg
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Pre-registration required
Cost: $15/person
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Sunday, May 13 - Round Hill Arts Center Music Jam

Celtic Jam
Where: Round Hill Arts Center, 35246 Harry Byrd Highway (Rt 7), Round Hill
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Items available for purchase
For more info: Coffee, sandwiches, meals and pastries are available for purchase at the Hill High Orchard Store
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Monday, May 14 - Mother-Son Date Knight

Chick-fil-A Mother-Son Date Knight
Where: Participating Chick-fil-A's
When: n/a
Who: All Ages
How: Reservations Required
Cost: Cost of food
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This Week's Calendar:

May 11th through May 17th

Friday, May 11 - Moonbounce Fridays

Sterling Community Center turns into a moonbounce paradise!
Where: SCC, 120 Enterprise St, Sterling, VA
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: 10 & Under
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $6/child
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Friday, May 11 - Wegmans' Family Movie Night

It's Family Movie Night at Wegmans!
Where: Wegmans, Leesburg
When: 7:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Movies are free - food and beverages (including wine and beer) will be available for purchas
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Friday, May 11 - Midnight Madness

Basketball, football, board games and movies
Where: Douglas Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg
When: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: Grades 6-12
How: Contact 703-771-5913 or dcc@loudoun.gov
Cost: Free
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Monday, May 14 - Tot Drop In

Riding toys, balls, slides, and much more
Where: Sterling Community Center
When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 5 & Under
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $2.50/adult or purchase an activity card
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Monday, May 14 - Story Time

Story time at Around the Block Books
Where: Around the Block Books, Purcellville
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 3-6
How: Register Online
Cost: Free
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Monday, May 14 - Chick-Fil-A Ashburn Family Night

Family Fun Night
Where: Chick-Fil-A Ashburn
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Cost of Food
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Tuesday, May 15 - Cheapskates at Ashburn Ice House

Discounted Public Skate
Where: Ashburn Ice House
When: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $6 including skate rental; 3 & under Free
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Tuesday, May 15 - Chick-Fil-A Leesburg Family Night

Bingo Family Night.  Win free food!
Where: Chick-fil-A Leesburg, 1002 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: Cost of food
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Wednesday, May 16 - Tot Drop In

Riding toys, balls, slides, and much more
Where: Sterling Community Center
When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 5 & Under
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $2.50/adult or purchase an activity card
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Thursday, May 17 - $3 Movies at Tally Ho Theater

$3 movies all day!
Where: Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg
When: n/a
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $3
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Thursday, May 17 - Rust Sanctuary Children's Nature Book Club

Listen to a nature-themed book appropriate to the season, and then enjoy activities, games and nature walks related to that theme.
Where: Rust Sactuary, Leesburg
When: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Who: Ages 3-4 with adult
How: To register: email julieg@audubonnaturalist.org or call 703-669-0000 x 1
Cost: Members free; nonmembers $3
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Thursday, May 17 - Moms' Morning Out

Spend time with your kids or run errands
Where: Douglas Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg
When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Registration Required
Cost: $35 for 5 sessions
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Thursday, May 17 - Family Night Open Bounce

Family Night at Sport Bounce of Loudoun
Where:

44710 Cape Ct, Ashburn, VA

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $10/child
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Plan Ahead:

Thursday, May 24 - Rocknoceros at Dulles Town Center

Rocknoceros plays at Dulles Town Center
Where: Lower level near Sears
When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
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Weekly Storytimes

While we do our best to update this feature weekly, please check the library website or call to be sure the events are still being held.

Monday

Terrific 2s, 10:30 AM, Lovettsville Library

Babygarten Storytime  (0-18 months), 10:30 AM, Rust Library 

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-24months), 11:30 AM, Lovettsville

Tuesday

Terrific 2s, 10:15 AM, Purcellville Library

Preschool Storytime (3s to 5s), 11:15 AM, Purcellville Library

Terrific 2s, 10:30 AM, Rust Library

Rhythm, Rhyme & Storytime (2 & up), 11:15 AM, Rust Library 

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime (3s ...


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