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Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the July 2010 calendar! Lots of RSVP events so make sure you confirm your attendance ASAP as spaces are limited.
A quick June recap of the fun happenings with many thanks to our June Superstars:
- Hilarie (Kylah’s mom) for hosting the ninth “Book Club” night, where we had soft tacos of carnitas and grilled chicken while chatting up the many parenthood levels & questions that were raised in “The Irresistible Henry House” by Lisa Grunwald. We discussed how a ‘practice baby’ grows up disassociated when there were 7 different moms and what happens when his ‘real’ mom returns to his surrogate mother. It was a wonderful “Parents’ Night Out!” See you all at the next book club meeting, all interested members are welcome!
- Hold’em Photography with Shannon Kincaid for offering her photography services for family portraits during the month of June.
- Ros (Soren’s Mom) for sharing her jewelry making talents from Scottish Lily Jewelry for a Mommy and Baby crafting day with a gorgeous necklace created!
- To all of the families who came out to play with us for our PLAYDATE of the
MONTH at recess: urban recreation on 6/15 and 6/27; Pixieland on 6/16! All of our outings were a huge success and we had a large turnout for each day, join us at (Photo Gallery Link to Playdate of the Month Event)
- Hilarie and Shawn (Kylah’s Mom and Dad) for hosting our seventh “Cooking Club,” it was a great way to kick off the summer in our evening event with a “Summertime Luau!” Daddies, Mommies and Babies enjoyed a relaxing time with delicious food and an assortment of side dishes and salads. We tried Huli Huli Chicken, Tomato & Watermelon Salad, Hawaiian Fried Rice, Tilapia with Mango Chutney, Shave Ice, Pina Colada Sundaes, Short Ribs and Kona Mud Pie…with many more! Thank you to all for participating and contributing and much thanks to Shawn and Hilarie for hosting. (Photo Gallery Link to Cooking Club Event)
- To all of the families who came out to play with us for our WEEKEND PLAYDATE of the MONTH at Studio Grow Concord!
- All the mommies and babies who came out to our “Rockin’ Musical Playdate” at Yogurt Harmony, we had a musical and rocking time!
- All the families who came out to create keepsakes with Bumblebee Ceramic Handprints, thanks Amy for hosting at your home.
- All the Mommies & Daddies who came out to enjoy a “Parent’s Night Out” at the Pre-
Party and movie at Brendan Theaters Concord with “Knight & Day” premiere. - Violet’s Peapods for sharing their product with our members and giving a 10% special!
- All the families we met with and shared our website with at the Lullaby Lane “Health and Wellness Event” for New and Expectant Parents, look forward to seeing you all again!
Check out this quick overview of the July calendar and learn more details about each within the website’s related categories!
**REMINDER: Please support your fellow parents and share your input on the DISCUSSION BABY boards, thank you for sharing your insight! Prizes may be involved!
**Monthly Raffles of ALL Members who REFER NEW members to join HHH Website, email me your referral’s name, their baby’s name/age and their email to be entered into Monthly Raffle prizes!
July Quick Calendar of Monthly Activities:
ALL RSVP REQUIRED Events, please note & email the designated organizer for the event!
Saturday, July 3rd:
10-
Join us at Saturday Music Classes are at giggle.
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sunday, July 4th: Happy Fourth of July, be safe everyone!
Monday, July 5th: 12:15-
YogaWorks
Wed. July 7th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Thursday, July 8th: 10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am(Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
GREASE SING A LONG! At AMC Loews Metreon San Francisco
Friday, July 9th: 6:00 pm Play Café LLC: Friday Special Event Guest: Octopretzel
Saturday, July 10th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 10 (Saturday) at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek
July 11 (Sunday) at Heather Farms,
Walnut Creek
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sunday, July 11th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 10 (Saturday) at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek
July 11 (Sunday) at Heather Farms,
Walnut Creek
Last Day of the Alameda County Fair!
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Monday, July 12th: MUSICAL PLAYDATE: Kindermusik Trial Class!
See what a Sign and Sing or a Busy Days Music Class is like!
Time: 9:30 am for Sign & Sing; Time: 10:45 am for Busy Days
12:15-
YogaWorks
7 pm the 10th Book Club Meeting “Daughter of Fortune” by Isabel Allende, New Members Welcome! Want to join?
Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
Wed. July 14th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com
for questions
Thursday, July 15th:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
10 am Grand Opening: destination maternity
Welcome to Walnut Creek!
Prizes, Raffle, Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Karp.
7-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, email allison.fernandez@gmail.com for your spot or more info
Friday, July 16th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 16 (Friday) at Civic Park, Walnut Creek
July 17 (Saturday) at Civic Park, Walnut
Creek
Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme: Kite Flying
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Friday, July 16th-
Saturday, July 17th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 16 (Friday) at Civic Park, Walnut Creek
July 17 (Saturday) at Civic Park, Walnut
Creek
9 am-
Bring Produce and feed the Elephants while helping the Tigers & Lions! www.oaklandzoo.org; See Home Page
10-
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
11 -
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, email allison.fernandez@gmail.com for your spot or more info
Sunday, July 18th: 9-
Monday, July 19th:
12:15-
11 am PHYSICAL PLAYDATE: EXPLORE ENCORE GYM!
Join us as we’ll have access to the WHOLE Gym & its equipment AND a BOUNCER HOUSE to play and enjoy. ALL AGES WELCOME!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
FEE: $2.50 per child, Parents are Free.
TIME: 11-
Wed. July 21st:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
12-
Bring your picnic lunch and bring your little one outfitted in
swimsuit, swim diaper, water toys, towel and sunblock as we
enjoy the water area of Hap McGee Park in Danville!
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
6:00 pm Cooking Club’s 8th Meeting!
Theme: Mexican
New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com) (Details on Community Baby)
Thursday, July 22nd:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
Friday, July 23rd: CULINARY PLAYDATE:
11:30 am
Foodies Outing to Napa for Picnic Lunch & Bouchon Bakery Visit
for a Sweet Treat!
Interested in Attending? Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
6:00 pm Play Café LLC: Friday Special Event Guest: Python Ron
Saturday, July 24th:
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: StudioGrow Concord;
(Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)
Sunday, July 25th: 11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Monday, July 26th:
11 am PHYSICAL PLAYDATE: PRIVATE ITTY BITTY BOUNCER CLASS!
The Itty Bitty Bouncers is a Parent Participation, high energy, exploratory gymnastics class. Each week has a different theme with creative circuits where your child can explore and learn new skills. Your child will learn: balance, climbing, jumping, swinging, hand/eye and foot/eye coordination, patterning, timing, and spatial awareness, plus much more!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com; 14 families max!
FEE: FREE!
TIME: 11-
11:30-
email: Renita (babywearingmom@gmail.com)
12:15-
Tuesday, July 27th: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cooking Club’s 8th Meeting!
Theme: Mexican
New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com) (Details on Community Baby)
Wed. July 28th: SPECIAL EDITION:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech
Therapist. (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Thursday, July 29th:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
Friday, July 30th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 30 (Friday) at Broadway Pointe Fountain, Walnut Creek (just outside Il Fornaio, corner of Broadway and Mt. Diablo Blvd.)
DayOne Membership Weekend (Friday to Sunday)
to Sunday, Aug. 1st
Friday, July 30th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme: Kite Flying
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Saturday July 31st: FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE
July 30 (Friday) at Broadway Pointe Fountain, Walnut Creek (just outside Il Fornaio, corner of Broadway and Mt. Diablo Blvd.)
Saturday, July 31st-
*Descriptions & Details of ALL events, along with RSVP contacts: Please Visit the “Monthly Activities” Page.
HOME PAGE:
SPECIAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:
“Date Night is BACK, Without the Extra Costs!”
WELCOME to the CARE SHARE program, spearheaded by Brittany (Nate’s Mom) you now have an opportunity to have fellow parents be your babysitter for a couple hours while you enjoy a date night out for example, and then in the recent future, return the favor! Complete with a manageable calendar for all interested participants to fill in their availability & contact information, it’s a reliable, resourceful way to have a night out and feel comfortable with whom your child is with while returning the favor to another family when you are available.
“Care-
Check out the program under “COMMUNITY BABY” for details. Accepting MORE members daily!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
This month, we have some pressing info out there for all of our readers! We have excellent articles written by the authors below & also a submitted article, view the FULL articles under “Topics of the Month.”
1) “From Fried Chicken to Fresh Eggs”
Dr. Michelle Chauss
ACTIVE BABY
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: JULY
Thursday, July 1st: 11-
Montclair Village
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
Saturday, July 3rd:
10-
Join us for Saturday Music Classes at giggle.
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Sunday, July 4th: Happy Fourth of July, be safe everyone!
Monday, July 5th: 12:15-
YogaWorks
Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends
while regaining your strength and endurance. Yoga is an excellent way to regain
your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for
breath and body awareness. This class is designed for mothers and their pre-
4 Mondays each month
7/5-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Wed. July 7th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. It is open to everyone with babies of all ages. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents to learn and exchange ways to use sign language with your baby. The format of the meeting will include Story time & Song time based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
However if you have taken a course or have basic knowledge this group will help solidify and enhance your usage. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 8th: 10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am(Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
GREASE SING A LONG! At AMC Loews Metreon San Francisco
GREASE IS THE WORD!
The mumblings have begun,
GREASE SING-
is coming to Northern California!
So bust out your hairbrushes and leather jackets for the ORIGINAL High School Musical!
DATE: July 8th
WHERE: San Francisco (AMC Loews Metreon)
Synopsis
Rydell High's most famous graduating class is going back to school. A newly
restored print brings the highest-
http://www.greasemovie.com/
Friday, July 9th: 6:00 pm Play Café LLC: Friday Special Event Guest: Octopretzel
Join us and check out a brand new play area called “Play Café!” Offering delicious food for parents, caregivers and children, they have a wonderful café and play area for children to explore, play and learn.
WHERE: 4400 Keller Ave, Suite 410, Oakland
http://www.playcafellc.com/default.aspx
*Official HHH members receive a 15% discount on food/admission!
PLAY CAFÉ LLC PLAYDATES:
“Where Little Kids Play and Families Connect”
Join us and check out a brand new play area called “Play Café!” Offering delicious
food for parents, caregivers and children, they have a wonderful café and play area
for children to explore, play and learn.
WHERE: 4400 Keller Ave, Suite 410, Oakland
*Official HHH members receive a 15% discount on food/admission!
*not applicable for special event Fridays.
Offering special events on Friday evenings at 6 pm, for July:
Friday, July 9th: Octopretzel
Octopretzel is...
Fantastically folksy, magically musical, dreamily danceable and
singably sweet for humans of all ages!
We are...
Musicians and educators that all have
lots of experience with children, alongside our musical careers. We decided to pool
our talents and our puppets and created Octopretzel -
(and their parents too)!
Admission: $7/person
Friday, July 23rd: Python Ron
From 18 foot pythons to 4 foot long lizards, Python Ron gives everyone the opportunity
to get close up and personal with these awesome creatures.
When Python Ron arrives at Play Cafe, he will be dressed in full safari attire, eager to facilitate a hands on learning experience into the world of reptiles, spiders and insects.
Admission: $6/person
http://www.playcafellc.com/eventsplaycafe.aspx
Saturday, July 10th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 10 (Saturday) at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek
July 11 (Sunday) at Heather Farms,
Walnut Creek
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Sunday, July 11th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 10 (Saturday) at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek
July 11 (Sunday) at Heather Farms,
Walnut Creek
Last Day of the Alameda County Fair!
11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Working Parents Playgroup
Let's get together to chat about the challenges of working
full-
while also being a full-
Monday, July 12th: MUSICAL PLAYDATE: Kindermusik Trial Class!
See what a Sign and Sing or a Busy Days Music Class is like!
Time: 9:30 am for Sign & Sing; Time: 10:45 am for Busy Days
Come to a Free Preview at our first classes on Monday July 12, email hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com to confirm your spot!
HHH OFFICIAL Members who enroll will receive a free Kindermusik children's music CD.
For more info, to enroll, or to attend the Free Preview please contact Kindermusik
with Joanne: JCFinn@phch.org or 925-
Kindermusik is a community of teachers passionately committed to bringing music to
children's lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments,
and activities for music classes and for family time at home.
Kindermusik instructor
and licensed educational psychologist, Joanne Finn, offers classes through Pleasant
Hill Recreation and Parks on Mondays. With Kindermusik Sign and Sing, you learn
the tools and knowledge to communicate with your little one using American Sign Language.
Through songs and play, you'll both learn signs for words like "mommy" and "eat,"
and you'll know if she wants "more" "mile and when he's "all done" This research-
View some cool videos of classes on my website:
*Sign
and Sing works best for babies and tots ages 6 mos to 3 years
*Busy Days is for birth to 18 mos, there is overlap of ages.
SUMMER SCHEDULE in Pleasant Hill
Kindermusik Sign and Sing -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 9:30 to 10:15am
Cost: $85/ Pleasant
Hill district resident $70
At-
Kindermusik Busy Days Summer Camp -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 10:45 to 11:30am
Cost: $85/Pleasant Hill district resident $70
At-
Email Joanne
to be put on the email list for more information
12:15-
YogaWorks
Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends
while regaining your strength and endurance. Yoga is an excellent way to regain
your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for
breath and body awareness. This class is designed for mothers and their pre-
4 Mondays each month
7/5-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
7 pm the 10th Book Club Meeting “Daughter of Fortune” by Isabel Allende, New Members Welcome! Want to join?
Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
Looking for an excuse to NOT read that ‘baby related’ book? Need an evening out to converse with other adults? Join our Book Club and don’t worry, no baby related books allowed!
Once a month, the first week of the month will be the timeframe for each Book Club Meeting. At each meeting, the next date will be decided and the Host will select the next book to be read and the time that works best for them. The Host will be responsible for drinks and appetizers for that meeting. We will all take turns, so come join in the fun! If you cannot make some of the meetings, that’s okay! Just email me that you would like to join so that you are on the “Exclusive BOOK CLUB List!”
WHERE: Location will be emailed out to all on the member list.
INTERESTED?: RSVP that you would like to join to (hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com)
Wed. July 14th: FREE Story Time:
Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. It is open to everyone with babies of all ages. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents to learn and exchange ways to use sign language with your baby. The format of the meeting will include Story time & Song time based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
However if you have taken a course or have basic knowledge this group will help solidify and enhance your usage. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 15th:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
10 am Grand Opening: destination maternity
Welcome to Walnut Creek!
Prizes, Raffle, Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Karp.
Prizes, raffles and a special guest speaker: Dr. Karp.
Join in the fun as Walnut Creek welcomes a new store to the area.
Date: Thursday, July 15th
Time: 10 am, special gift for first 50 attendees
Where: 1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek; One Block from Broadway Plaza
www.destinationmaternity.com
10-
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
7-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, email allison.fernandez@gmail.com for your spot or more info
“Spanish for Parents and Caregivers”: Workshop Series
Straight-
Workshop #1: For all levels of Spanish learners
- Giving directives
- Presenting options
- Alternatives to using “no”
- Day-
to- day parent/child vocabulary
Cost: $55 for Workshop #1 (2nd family member 20% discount)
Location: Viva el Español Main Campus, 3451 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
PDF LINK for More Information
Sign up: Email allison@vivaelespanol.org or call 925-
Friday, July 16th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 16 (Friday) at Civic Park, Walnut Creek
July 17 (Saturday) at Civic Park, Walnut
Creek
Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme: Kite Flying
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long combines music, story, play and three languages into their learning play, stories and song.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
1) Dance/Movement
2) Jam session with instruments
3) Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
4)
Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin) Story time
11-
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
Friday, July 16th-
For the weekend of July 16-
Saturday, July 17th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 16 (Friday) at Civic Park, Walnut Creek
July 17 (Saturday) at Civic Park, Walnut
Creek
9 am-
Bring Produce and feed the Elephants while helping the Tigers & Lions! www.oaklandzoo.org; See Home Page
Bring produce like grapes, apples and lettuce to feed elephants at the Oakland Zoo while helping make enrichment items for the tigers and lions.
Time: 9 am – 3 pm; $11 adults, $7.50 ages 2-
www.oaklandzoo.org, located at 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
10-
Join the grand opening celebration of the library with activities including puppet shows, entertainment, face painting and a visit from the Lindsay Wildlife Museum Animals.
Date: Saturday, July 17th Time: 10-
FREE! 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
11 -
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, email allison.fernandez@gmail.com for your spot or more info
“Spanish for Parents and Caregivers”: Workshop Series
Straight-
Workshop #1: For all levels of Spanish learners
- Giving directives
- Presenting options
- Alternatives to using “no”
- Day-
to- day parent/child vocabulary
Dates: Saturday, May 22: 10am-
Cost: $55 for Workshop #1 (2nd family member 20% discount)
Location: Viva el Español Main Campus, 3451 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
PDF LINK for More Information
Sign up: Email allison@vivaelespanol.org or call 925-
11-
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
Sunday, July 18th: 9-
Hot Mommas and Moms-
Admission: $5.00 at www.appelandfrank.com or at the door.
Gift bag included while supplies last.
WHERE: JCC of San Francisco, 3200 Califonria St. @ Presidio
WHEN: Sunday, July 18th from 9-
*giggle Walnut Creek has discounted admission for “2 for $6.00” at the door, pick yours up today!
Monday, July 19th:
12:15-
Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends
while regaining your strength and endurance. Yoga is an excellent way to regain
your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for
breath and body awareness. This class is designed for mothers and their pre-
4 Mondays each month
7/5-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
11 am PHYSICAL PLAYDATE: EXPLORE ENCORE GYM!
Join us as we’ll have access to the WHOLE Gym & its equipment AND a BOUNCER HOUSE to play and enjoy. ALL AGES WELCOME!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
FEE: $2.50 per child, Parents are Free.
TIME: 11-
Interested in Gymnastics for your little one? Join us at ENCORE for TWO opportunities to try it out!
CLASS ONE: Explore ENCORE Gym! All Ages Welcome!
Join us as we’ll have access to the WHOLE Gym & its equipment AND a BOUNCER HOUSE to play and enjoy. Parents and Children are welcome to come and explore the gym and see what it has to offer through play and bouncing fun!
*Equipment for children only, please note Parents are not Intended on the Equipment!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
FEE: $2.50 per child, Parents are Free.
TIME: 11-
DATE: Monday, July 19th
CLASS TWO: Private Itty Bitty Bouncer Class
Itty Bitty Bouncers: (ages 12 to 36 months; 45 min; co-
The Itty Bitty Bouncers is a Parent Participation, high energy, exploratory gymnastics class. Each week has a different theme with creative circuits where your child can explore and learn new skills. Your child will learn: balance, climbing, jumping, swinging, hand/eye and foot/eye coordination, patterning, timing, and spatial awareness, plus much more.
*Have an older child (3-
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com; Limited to 14 families
TIME: 11-
DATE: Monday, July 26th
FEE: FREE!
ENCORE Gymnastics, Dance, Rockclimbing and Parties is continually voted Best Gymnastics Classes by Bay Area Parent and Diablo Magazine. ENCORE offers classes for ages 12 months through adult in Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampolining, Cheer, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Breakdancing, and Acrobatics.
We have been building strong, healthy, happy kids since 1983 and have been a non competitive program since 2005. Our philosophy is based on giving children a safe place to learn without the additional stress and time commitment of competition allowing them to truly enjoy being an athlete in a healthy, balanced way.
ENCORE’s classes are full of a lot more than cartwheels, forward rolls, and pull-
We help them to make changes in their skills based on information given to them by their teacher. We teach them to believe in themselves, because we believe in them. We want them to enjoy fitness.
At ENCORE we offer tons of fun events. Our staff provides a safe and exciting environment for your family and your friends to learn and explore while assisting you in establishing healthy lifestyles and winning attitudes. Our events are offered frequently throughout the year and have become a great way for our families to get to know each other and our coaches more personally. From our Itty Bitty Buddy Blasts to our all time favorite Parents’ Night Outs.
ENCORE also presents a fun and healthy way to celebrate your child's birthday. Our creative and enthusiastic coaches will host a party your child will always remember. You can relax and enjoy the party, while ENCORE does it all!
Visit us at 999 Bancroft Rd. Concord, our website at EncoreGym.com, or call 925-
Wed. July 21st:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle
(Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
12-
Bring your picnic lunch and bring your little one outfitted in
swimsuit, swim diaper, water toys, towel and sunblock as we
enjoy the water area of Hap McGee Park in Danville!
Beat the Heat! Join us at Hap McGee Park to enjoy the Sun and Spray!
Bring your picnic lunch and bring your little one outfitted in swimsuit, swim diaper, water toys, towel and sunblock as we enjoy the water area of Hap McGee Park in Danville!
Date: Wed. July 21st
Time: 12-
Where: 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. It is open to everyone with babies of all ages. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents to learn and exchange ways to use sign language with your baby. The format of the meeting will include Story time & Song time based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
However if you have taken a course or have basic knowledge this group will help solidify and enhance your usage. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
6:00 pm Cooking Club’s 8th Meeting!
Theme: Mexican
New members welcome! Email: China (chinaharvey1@gmail.com) (Details on Community Baby)
Love to cook? Better yet, love to eat? Join our new cooking club!
Here's how it would work: First you would RSVP that you would like to join. Then once a month, whoever volunteers to host will choose a theme (Mediterranean food, holiday meal, vegetarian—whatever the host would like).
The host will send out an Evite where those attending will sign up for which course
they would like to make-
There we will enjoy a fantastic dinner, share our great recipes, and have some nice conversation! You don't have to be a great cook. Making an easy dish that other moms can make on a weeknight would be great. Or you can go all out and experiment with fancy new recipes. All are welcome!
If you're interested in joining, email China (Chloe’s Mom) chinaharvey1@gmail.com
Thursday, July 22nd:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
Friday, July 23rd: 10-
Danville (in the Livery)
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
CULINARY PLAYDATE:
11:30 am
Foodies Outing to Napa for Picnic Lunch & Bouchon Bakery Visit
for a Sweet Treat!
Interested in Attending? Email: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
10-
Danville (in the Livery)
For more information or to view samples visit: www.bumblebeehandprints.com or contact them directly @ 925.472.0725, info@bumblebeehandprints.com
6:00 pm Play Café LLC: Friday Special Event Guest: Python Ron
PLAY CAFÉ LLC PLAYDATES:
“Where Little Kids Play and Families Connect”
Join us and check out a brand new play area called “Play Café!” Offering delicious
food for parents, caregivers and children, they have a wonderful café and play area
for children to explore, play and learn.
WHERE: 4400 Keller Ave, Suite 410, Oakland
http://www.playcafellc.com/default.aspx
*Official HHH members receive a 15% discount on food/admission!
*not applicable for special event Fridays.
Offering special events on Friday evenings at 6 pm, for July:
Friday, July 9th: Octopretzel
Octopretzel is...
Fantastically folksy, magically musical, dreamily danceable and
singably sweet for humans of all ages!
We are...
Musicians and educators that all have
lots of experience with children, alongside our musical careers. We decided to pool
our talents and our puppets and created Octopretzel -
(and their parents too)!
Admission: $7/person
Friday, July 23rd: Python Ron
From 18 foot pythons to 4 foot long lizards, Python Ron gives everyone the opportunity
to get close up and personal with these awesome creatures.
When Python Ron arrives at Play Cafe, he will be dressed in full safari attire, eager to facilitate a hands on learning experience into the world of reptiles, spiders and insects.
Admission: $6/person
http://www.playcafellc.com/eventsplaycafe.aspx
Saturday, July 24th:
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Weekend PLAYDATE: 11 am till 2 pm: StudioGrow Concord;
(Details on HOME PAGE & Monthly Activities)
Calling all Working Parents and Families: Special Visit day!
Join fellow HHH Website Families for a special “play-
This is your opportunity to see what Studio Grow Berkeley is all about
meet and mingle with other families and their little ones for a special discounted rate available just for us! (Only $7.00 vs. the $9.00);
Interested in a frequent pass? Mention the HHH Website and you’ll receive a savings!
Come anytime that day and we look forward to seeing you there.
RSVP for your Spot: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 25th: 11:30 am -
Working Parents Playgroup meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month
email ?: carolyn.eisen@gmail.com
Working Parents Playgroup
Let's get together to chat about the challenges of working
full-
while also being a full-
Monday, July 26th:
11 am PHYSICAL PLAYDATE: PRIVATE ITTY BITTY BOUNCER CLASS!
The Itty Bitty Bouncers is a Parent Participation, high energy, exploratory gymnastics class. Each week has a different theme with creative circuits where your child can explore and learn new skills. Your child will learn: balance, climbing, jumping, swinging, hand/eye and foot/eye coordination, patterning, timing, and spatial awareness, plus much more!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com; 14 families max!
FEE: FREE!
TIME: 11-
Interested in Gymnastics for your little one? Join us at ENCORE for TWO opportunities to try it out!
CLASS ONE: Explore ENCORE Gym! All Ages Welcome!
Join us as we’ll have access to the WHOLE Gym & its equipment AND a BOUNCER HOUSE to play and enjoy. Parents and Children are welcome to come and explore the gym and see what it has to offer through play and bouncing fun!
*Equipment for children only, please note Parents are not Intended on the Equipment!
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com
FEE: $2.50 per child, Parents are Free.
TIME: 11-
DATE: Monday, July 19th
CLASS TWO: Private Itty Bitty Bouncer Class
Itty Bitty Bouncers: (ages 12 to 36 months; 45 min; co-
The Itty Bitty Bouncers is a Parent Participation, high energy, exploratory gymnastics class. Each week has a different theme with creative circuits where your child can explore and learn new skills. Your child will learn: balance, climbing, jumping, swinging, hand/eye and foot/eye coordination, patterning, timing, and spatial awareness, plus much more.
*Have an older child (3-
RSVP Required: hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com; Limited to 14 families
TIME: 11-
DATE: Monday, July 26th
FEE: FREE!
ENCORE Gymnastics, Dance, Rockclimbing and Parties is continually voted Best Gymnastics Classes by Bay Area Parent and Diablo Magazine. ENCORE offers classes for ages 12 months through adult in Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampolining, Cheer, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Breakdancing, and Acrobatics.
We have been building strong, healthy, happy kids since 1983 and have been a non competitive program since 2005. Our philosophy is based on giving children a safe place to learn without the additional stress and time commitment of competition allowing them to truly enjoy being an athlete in a healthy, balanced way.
ENCORE’s classes are full of a lot more than cartwheels, forward rolls, and pull-
We help them to make changes in their skills based on information given to them by their teacher. We teach them to believe in themselves, because we believe in them. We want them to enjoy fitness.
At ENCORE we offer tons of fun events. Our staff provides a safe and exciting environment for your family and your friends to learn and explore while assisting you in establishing healthy lifestyles and winning attitudes. Our events are offered frequently throughout the year and have become a great way for our families to get to know each other and our coaches more personally. From our Itty Bitty Buddy Blasts to our all time favorite Parents’ Night Outs.
ENCORE also presents a fun and healthy way to celebrate your child's birthday. Our creative and enthusiastic coaches will host a party your child will always remember. You can relax and enjoy the party, while ENCORE does it all!
Visit us at 999 Bancroft Rd. Concord, our website at EncoreGym.com, or call 925-
11:30-
email: Renita (babywearingmom@gmail.com)
BabyWearing Meeting, Every 4th Monday of the month!
Have questions about what baby carrier would work best for you and your baby? Want
to try on different ones and learn what the differences there? The BabyWearing group
meets once a month, the 4th Monday of the month, currently at from 11:30-
12:15-
Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends
while regaining your strength and endurance. Yoga is an excellent way to regain
your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for
breath and body awareness. This class is designed for mothers and their pre-
4 Mondays each month
7/5-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Wed. July 28th: SPECIAL EDITION:
Story Time Wednesday mornings at 11am at giggle with a Speech
Therapist. (Details under Monthly Activities Baby)
Join us every Wednesday for interactive storytelling -
3:30 pm Wed. Weekday Baby Signing PlayGroup
at giggle, Drop Ins welcome, (Details under Community Baby);
Email: drchauss@yahoo.com for questions
Welcome! We have formed a new Sign Language Playgroup Club. It is open to everyone with babies of all ages. This is an opportunity to meet with other parents to learn and exchange ways to use sign language with your baby. The format of the meeting will include Story time & Song time based on sign language for the babies followed by Open Exchange for the parents. Each lesson will be lead by Michelle (Serena’s Mom), Toby (Penny’s Mom) or Hilarie (Kylah’s Mom), who demonstrate an easy to sign story and/or song.
During open exchange you can learn and re-
However if you have taken a course or have basic knowledge this group will help solidify and enhance your usage. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm.
If you are interested in participating please email Michelle (Serena's mom) for further details. drchauss@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 29th:
10:30 am Kindermusik: Free! First Class! Theme: Creatures of the Sea
Thursday, June 24 at 10:30am (Original Free Trial Class)
Thursday, July 8, 15, 22
and 29 at 10:30am
Join this special free DEMO class. Enjoy developmentally appropriate songs, movement, instrument play and more in this fun music class for children and parents. It's a great opportunity to share the love of music with your child! Class is at giggle.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE! $124 for 5 class pass. Pre-
Friday, July 30th:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
(Friday) at Broadway Pointe Fountain, Walnut Creek (just outside Il Fornaio, corner of Broadway and Mt. Diablo Blvd.)
DayOne Membership Weekend (Friday to Sunday)
to Sunday, Aug. 1st
Friday, July 30th: Musical Playdate! 11 am Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long
Storybook Theme: Kite Flying
Yogurt Harmony in Berkeley
(Details on Home Page, Musical Baby & Tots Treasures)
Rockin’ Kids Sing A Long combines music, story, play and three languages into their learning play, stories and song.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
1) Dance/Movement
2) Jam session with instruments
3) Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
4)
Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin) Story time
Saturday, July 31st-
GO FLY a KITE! This FREE event is from July 31st to August 1st over the skies of Cesar Chavez Park.
Share the visions of eight legged mollusks, gigantic bears, geckos, lobsters and
more creatures bobbing and waving in the sky with your little one. This event also
includes kite-
Saturday, July 31st:
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: MARY CASTLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPTS AVAILABLE!
July 31 (Saturday) at Baker Beach, San Francisco
10-
(Details under Tots Treasures & Musical Baby)
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Music Together is the internationally recognized music and movement classes for babies,
toddlers and preschoolers along with the grown-
Our family-
Music Together
classes provide you with playful, engaging ways for you and your child to come together
and interact musically. With this kind of interaction, your child learns that music
is fun and his or her musical skills start to form. You'll hear your child sing to
herself (maybe after class is long over!) and see her bounce, rock or jump to the
beat. You'll watch your baby experience the vibrations he feels on the big drum,
or see his excited reaction to his favorite song.
Music education benefits all areas
of learning from language and math skills, to small and large motor abilities and
even social and emotional development.
Visit
http://www.musictogether.com/Home to find
your nearest location and schedule your free preview class!
Sign up now for a Music
Together summer class near you! Our 6 week semester is a great way to bring some
new songs and music-
To take a free preview
class, visit one of our ongoing Spring classes NOW to experience Music Together and
find out more about this fun, research-
Full information about classes
near you can be found by going to musictogether.com and entering your zip code into
the Class Locator.
Kindermusik is a community of teachers passionately committed to bringing music to
children's lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments,
and activities for music classes and for family time at home.
Kindermusik instructor
and licensed educational psychologist, Joanne Finn, offers classes through Pleasant
Hill Recreation and Parks on Mondays. With Kindermusik Sign and Sing, you learn
the tools and knowledge to communicate with your little one using American Sign Language.
Through songs and play, you'll both learn signs for words like "mommy" and "eat,"
and you'll know if she wants "more" "mile and when he's "all done" This research-
View some cool videos of classes on my website:
Come
to a Free Preview at our first classes on Monday July 12! And HHH Members who enroll
will receive a free Kindermusik children's music CD. For more info, to enroll, or
to attend the Free Preview please contact Kindermusik with Joanne: JCFinn@phch.org
or 925-
SUMMER SCHEDULE in Pleasant Hill
Kindermusik Sign and Sing -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 9:30 to 10:15am
Cost: $85/ Pleasant
Hill district resident $70
At-
Kindermusik Busy Days Summer Camp -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 10:45 to 11:30am
Cost: $85/Pleasant Hill district resident $70
At-
Email Joanne
to be put on the email list for monthly dates.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
- Dance/Movement
- Jam session with instruments
- Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
- Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin)
Story time
“Spanish for Parents and Caregivers”: Workshop Series
Straight-
Workshop #1: For all levels of Spanish learners
-
-
-
-
Dates: Thursday, July 15: 7pm-
Cost: $55 for Workshop #1 (2nd family member 20% discount)
Location: Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, 3451 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
Sign up: Contact Allison Fernández by email allison.fernandez@gmail.com or by phone
510-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center in Lafayette: Parent & Me Classes, PreSchool/Kindergarten Program and Spanish Fieldtrips too!
Summer Spanish Class Discount for HHH Families and Official Members:
Mention your HHH Family connection to receive your Free Trial Class in any Program.
Official HHH Members receive a Free Trial Class and $20 off enrollment during the
months of July and August.
Summer Schedule: http://www.vivaelespanol.org/documents/Schedule_Summer_2010.pdf
For
questions about our programs information, please visit www.vivaelespanol.org, call
925-
Parent & Me -
Tuesday
10:30am
Thursday 10:30am
For 1-
Every class
is a fiesta! The niños, niñas and their grown-
Parent & Me -
Monday 9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am
For children 18 months -
A class specially designed to encourage and support a child's daily use of the
Spanish language and to teach parents vocabulary for continued home interaction.
Books, songs and activities compliment age-
For 3-
50 minute Regular Pre-
$155 for a 10-
Monday -
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm
Friday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am
110 minute – Extended Pre-
$275 for a 10-
Monday -
Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:50pm
We cover themes that are relevant to your child's life and
learn words that are easy to remember and use outside of class. Books, songs and
activities compliment Pre-
3451 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone 925-
www.vivaelespanol.org
For
class schedules of other Viva el Español locations in the SF Bay Area, call us or
visit www.vivaelespanol.org:
Lafayette, Alameda, Pleasanton & San Francisco
Lango is a Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for kids. We believe children
acquire language best through their natural way of learning, PLAY! If you consider
how your child began acquiring (and may still be acquiring) their language skills,
you’ll probably recognize that play, mimicry and song were all a part of their learning.
Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play,
all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-
Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.
LANGO KIDS SUMMER SCHEDULE
LOCATION: GIGGLE (1359 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek)
Late enrollment is pro-
SPANISH
BABIES (6mo-
- On hiatus until Fall
TOTS (18mo-
- Fridays 10 – 10:45a (Jul 2 – Aug 13)
- Saturdays 10:15 – 11a (Jul 3 – Aug 14)
PRESCHOOL (3yrs-
- Fridays 2:45 – 3:15p (Jul 2 – Aug 13)
- Saturdays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 3 – Aug 14)
ELEMENTARY (5yrs-
- Wednesdays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 7 – Aug 18)
MANDARIN
BABIES (6mo-
- On hiatus until Fall
TOTS (18mo-
- Sundays 10:15 – 11a (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
PRESCHOOL (3yrs-
- Sundays 12:30 – 1:15p (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
ELEMENTARY (5yrs-
- Sundays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
STORYTIME
- Wednesdays @ 11am
SUMMER CAMPS (ages 4-
We call our approach "Adventure Learning" and it suggests that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating and solving problems. At Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further, as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing while learning five days of culturally based lessons.
Mandarin
August 9 -
Spanish
August 2 -
August 2 -
August 9 -
August 16 -
ABOUT US:
www.LangoKids.com/regions/contra-
Lango is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A.
to New York City. This past Fall we opened up onto the international stage with classes
in China, using the Lango Method to teach English. Our teachers are mostly native
speakers and all have a sincere love of children. Our classes are typically 45 minutes
of instruction, one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained
best when they are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks,
flashcards, puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-
Below is a little more info about LANGO:
www.LangoKids.com/regions/contra-
Lango
is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A. to New
York City. We have recently opened up onto the international stage with classes in
China, using the Lango Method to teach English. While play is at the core of our
curriculum, we also know significant studies have reported that studying a foreign
language over an extended period of time has been shown to accelerate cognitive development,
resulting in higher math and English grades later in life, as well as higher SAT
scores. That may be something that is important to you, or for many others it is
simply the wonderful sounds of another language spoken or the idea of making future
travel for their little ones easier. Our teachers are mostly native speakers and
all have a sincere love of children. Our classes are 45 minutes of instruction,
one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained best when they
are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks, flashcards,
puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-
At LANGO we use many levels
of learning and multiple senses to help children understand and retain a new language.
In a typical class they will see, hear and touch the things they are learning. If
the lesson is "in" and "out", they will experience in and out in a variety of ways,
maybe through parachute play or walking through rings or seeing the puppet Cosmo
Dog work through an action. We call this "Adventure Learning" and this approach draws
on various methods of teaching languages, including Total Physical Response, the
Rassias Method and Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Taken in combination,
these methods suggest that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not
just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating
and solving problems. Through Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further,
as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their
own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Katie Bidstrup
Lango Area Owner-
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Spanish for Parents and Caregivers”: Workshop Series
Straight-
Workshop #1: For all levels of Spanish learners
-
-
-
-
Dates: Thursday, July 15: 7pm-
Cost: $55 for Workshop #1 (2nd family member 20% discount)
Location: Viva el Español Spanish Language Center, 3451 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
Sign up: Contact Allison Fernández by email allison.fernandez@gmail.com or by phone
510-
Viva el Español Spanish Language Center in Lafayette: Parent & Me Classes, PreSchool/Kindergarten Program and Spanish Fieldtrips too!
Summer Spanish Class Discount for HHH Families and Official Members:
Mention your HHH Family connection to receive your Free Trial Class in any Program.
Official HHH Members receive a Free Trial Class and $20 off enrollment during the
months of July and August.
Summer Schedule: http://www.vivaelespanol.org/documents/Schedule_Summer_2010.pdf
For
questions about our programs information, please visit www.vivaelespanol.org, call
925-
Parent & Me -
Tuesday
10:30am
Thursday 10:30am
For 1-
Every class
is a fiesta! The niños, niñas and their grown-
Parent & Me -
Monday 9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am
For children 18 months -
A class specially designed to encourage and support a child's daily use of the
Spanish language and to teach parents vocabulary for continued home interaction.
Books, songs and activities compliment age-
For 3-
50 minute Regular Pre-
$155 for a 10-
Monday -
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00pm
Friday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am
110 minute – Extended Pre-
$275 for a 10-
Monday -
Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:50pm
We cover themes that are relevant to your child's life and
learn words that are easy to remember and use outside of class. Books, songs and
activities compliment Pre-
3451 Golden Gate Way
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone 925-
www.vivaelespanol.org
For
class schedules of other Viva el Español locations in the SF Bay Area, call us or
visit www.vivaelespanol.org:
Lafayette, Alameda, Pleasanton & San Francisco
TOTS TREASURES
Lango is a Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for kids. We believe children
acquire language best through their natural way of learning, PLAY! If you consider
how your child began acquiring (and may still be acquiring) their language skills,
you’ll probably recognize that play, mimicry and song were all a part of their learning.
Our structured curriculum includes games, music, art, stories and dramatic play,
all in the chosen language. We teach summer camps, after school programs (pre-
Email LangoKids@gmail.com for a free trial or more information.
LANGO KIDS SUMMER SCHEDULE
LOCATION: GIGGLE (1359 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek)
Late enrollment is pro-
SPANISH
BABIES (6mo-
- On hiatus until Fall
TOTS (18mo-
- Fridays 10 – 10:45a (Jul 2 – Aug 13)
- Saturdays 10:15 – 11a (Jul 3 – Aug 14)
PRESCHOOL (3yrs-
- Fridays 2:45 – 3:15p (Jul 2 – Aug 13)
- Saturdays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 3 – Aug 14)
ELEMENTARY (5yrs-
- Wednesdays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 7 – Aug 18)
MANDARIN
BABIES (6mo-
- On hiatus until Fall
TOTS (18mo-
- Sundays 10:15 – 11a (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
PRESCHOOL (3yrs-
- Sundays 12:30 – 1:15p (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
ELEMENTARY (5yrs-
- Sundays 11:15 – Noon (Jul 11 – Aug 22)
STORYTIME
- Wednesdays @ 11am
SUMMER CAMPS (ages 4-
We call our approach "Adventure Learning" and it suggests that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating and solving problems. At Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further, as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing while learning five days of culturally based lessons.
Mandarin
August 9 -
Spanish
August 2 -
August 2 -
August 9 -
August 16 -
ABOUT US:
www.LangoKids.com/regions/contra-
Lango is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A.
to New York City. This past Fall we opened up onto the international stage with classes
in China, using the Lango Method to teach English. Our teachers are mostly native
speakers and all have a sincere love of children. Our classes are typically 45 minutes
of instruction, one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained
best when they are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks,
flashcards, puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-
Below is a little more info about LANGO:
www.LangoKids.com/regions/contra-
Lango
is based out of San Francisco, CA and has locations across the US, from L.A. to New
York City. We have recently opened up onto the international stage with classes in
China, using the Lango Method to teach English. While play is at the core of our
curriculum, we also know significant studies have reported that studying a foreign
language over an extended period of time has been shown to accelerate cognitive development,
resulting in higher math and English grades later in life, as well as higher SAT
scores. That may be something that is important to you, or for many others it is
simply the wonderful sounds of another language spoken or the idea of making future
travel for their little ones easier. Our teachers are mostly native speakers and
all have a sincere love of children. Our classes are 45 minutes of instruction,
one or two times per week. We believe language skills are retained best when they
are encouraged at home, so we make class materials such as storybooks, flashcards,
puppet Cosmo Dog (our language helper) and language-
At LANGO we use many levels
of learning and multiple senses to help children understand and retain a new language.
In a typical class they will see, hear and touch the things they are learning. If
the lesson is "in" and "out", they will experience in and out in a variety of ways,
maybe through parachute play or walking through rings or seeing the puppet Cosmo
Dog work through an action. We call this "Adventure Learning" and this approach draws
on various methods of teaching languages, including Total Physical Response, the
Rassias Method and Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Taken in combination,
these methods suggest that kids learn best when their entire person is involved–not
just listening and speaking, but moving, singing, dancing, playing, feeling, creating
and solving problems. Through Camp Lango, we take Adventure Learning a step further,
as kids follow the adventures of our characters the Lango Kids, and then go on their
own "adventures," challenging activities that they feel great about completing.
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Katie Bidstrup
Lango Area Owner-
www.langokids.com/regions/contra-
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COMMUNITY BABY
Care Share
Date night is back with no extra costs!
Care Coordinator: Brittany Steward
mbsteward@gmail.com or 925-
Care Share is an opportunity for parents to exchange child care services with one another. This works if everyone participating is willing to provide care as well as receive care from other parents. Imagine, we can go out on date night and not have to worry about the extra expenses of child care! Plus, we have learned more about each other and our babies at DayOne than most people get to know the local teenage babysitter! So, why not Care Share?!
As easy as 1-
1. Contact the Care Coordinator with dates/times you are available to provide care or when you request care.
2. The Care Coordinator update the calendar to reflect what is available. Updates will be posted on Hilarie’s website. The Care Coordinator will also contact the providers/requesters as needed.
3. From there, it is in the hands of the parent who is requesting care to work out the fine details with the care provider who is available to watch their child(ren).
Care Share Ethics:
- Please respect one another and our babies.
- Protect contact and child information; please do not distribute info to others without permission from our participating parents.
- If you ask for care, you commit to providing care.
This program is still an infant (ha!) Suggestions are welcomed and encouraged.
Access the Calendar at:
Care Share Calendar
Cooking Club Inviting Members!
Love to cook? Better yet, love to eat? Join our new cooking club!
Here's how it would work: First you would RSVP that you would like to join. Then once a month, whoever volunteers to host will choose a theme (Mediterranean food, holiday meal, vegetarian—whatever the host would like).
The host will send out an Evite where those attending will sign up for which course
they would like to make-
There we will enjoy a fantastic dinner, share our great recipes, and have some nice conversation! You don't have to be a great cook. Making an easy dish that other moms can make on a weeknight would be great. Or you can go all out and experiment with fancy new recipes. All are welcome!
If you're interested in joining, email me at chinaharvey1@gmail.com.
Book Club Inviting Members!
Looking for an excuse to NOT read that ‘baby related’ book? Need an evening out to converse with other adults? Join our Book Club and don’t worry, no baby related books allowed!
Once a month, the first week of the month will be the timeframe for each Book Club Meeting. At each meeting, the next date will be decided and the Host will select the next book to be read and the time that works best for them. The Host will be responsible for drinks and appetizers for that meeting. We will all take turns, so come join in the fun! If you cannot make some of the meetings, that’s okay! Just email me that you would like to join so that you are on the “Exclusive BOOK CLUB List!”
INTERESTED?: RSVP that you would like to join to (hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com)
The Chef & Mini Chef’s Corner!
Did you all know we have a Chef in our midst? Nancy (Sasha’s Mom) will be kindly contributing recipes that are YUMMY for Adults and also can be converted to be just as YUMMY for Kids! She’ll share a recipe ONCE a month and throughout the month, anyone who would like to also share their recipes, please email them to me at hilarie_hsu@hotmail.com AND post them on Discussion Baby!
http://messageboard.bayandbee.com/
From the Mouth of the Chef!
This month’s recipe is:
LEARNING BABY
Music Together is the internationally recognized music and movement classes for babies,
toddlers and preschoolers along with the grown-
Our family-
Music Together
classes provide you with playful, engaging ways for you and your child to come together
and interact musically. With this kind of interaction, your child learns that music
is fun and his or her musical skills start to form. You'll hear your child sing to
herself (maybe after class is long over!) and see her bounce, rock or jump to the
beat. You'll watch your baby experience the vibrations he feels on the big drum,
or see his excited reaction to his favorite song.
Music education benefits all areas
of learning from language and math skills, to small and large motor abilities and
even social and emotional development.
Visit http://www.musictogether.com/Home to find your nearest location and schedule
your free preview class!
Sign up now for a Music Together summer class near you! Our
6 week semester is a great way to bring some new songs and music-
To take a free preview class, visit one of our ongoing Spring
classes NOW to experience Music Together and find out more about this fun, research-
Full information about classes near you can be found by going to musictogether.com
and entering your zip code into the Class Locator.
The Rockin' Kids Sing-
Each sing-
- Dance/Movement
- Jam session with instruments
- Fun songs that teach about counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.
- Trilingual nursery rhymes in English/Spanish/Chinese (Mandarin)
Story time
Kindermusik is a community of teachers passionately committed to bringing music to
children's lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments,
and activities for music classes and for family time at home.
Kindermusik instructor
and licensed educational psychologist, Joanne Finn, offers classes through Pleasant
Hill Recreation and Parks on Mondays. With Kindermusik Sign and Sing, you learn
the tools and knowledge to communicate with your little one using American Sign Language.
Through songs and play, you'll both learn signs for words like "mommy" and "eat,"
and you'll know if she wants "more" "mile and when he's "all done" This research-
View some cool videos of classes on my website:
Come
to a Free Preview at our first classes on Monday July 12! And HHH Members who enroll
will receive a free Kindermusik children's music CD. For more info, to enroll, or
to attend the Free Preview please contact Kindermusik with Joanne: JCFinn@phch.org
or 925-
SUMMER SCHEDULE in Pleasant Hill
Kindermusik Sign and Sing -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 9:30 to 10:15am
Cost: $85/ Pleasant
Hill district resident $70
At-
Kindermusik Busy Days Summer Camp -
-
dates: Mon 7/12 to 8/9 10:45 to 11:30am
Cost: $85/Pleasant Hill district resident $70
At-
Email Joanne
to be put on the email list for monthly dates.
We are about to start Bubble Camp at Gymboree which is a great deal for everyone
who enrolls.
1. All children enrolled in a Play and Learn class will be able to
take an unlimited number of Play and Learn classes, in their class level, for no
extra charge. Base price of the membership is $69/month.
2. Families will have a chance to add a 2nd program for only $10/month for each program.
3. Bubble Camp runs from June 15th -
For additional information about our schedule, please visit www.gymboreeclasses.com or email Judy at gymboreekids@comcast.net.
One other important thing to note for summer is that all of our sites are air conditioned which can be very nice if we ever get summer heat!
BABY & ME
Yoga for Moms & Pre-
Reconnect with yourself body, mind and spirit. Play with your baby and make new friends
while regaining your (MOM) strength and endurance. Yoga is an excellent way to regain
your shape, strength and energy after giving birth, as well as learn techniques for
breath and body awareness. This class is designed for mothers to do yoga and their
pre-
SESSION DATES & TIME
4 Mondays each month
7/5-
12:15-
PRICE
$25 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/MEMBERS*
$40 FOR EACH ONE MONTH SERIES/NONMEMBERS*
SINGLE CLASS DROP-
To register 925-
Kids Yoga Grades 1-
Dates: Tuesday 7/6-
Time: 3:30 PM -
Yoga can have a powerful impact on your child, teaching valuable life skills like
focus, self-
Kids Yoga Grades 4-
Dates: Thursday 7/8-
Time: 3:30 PM -
Yoga can have a powerful impact on your child, teaching valuable life skills like
focus, self-
BABY BOOTCAMP EVENTS:
Baby Bootcamp Walnut Creek invites you to join them at their events! Great workouts, Baby Friendly classes, Meet other Moms who enjoy working out!
Baby Boot Camp Walnut Creek First Class Free! There are 6 classes a week at Civic
Park, Heather Farms Park and indoors at giggle. Please go to www.babybootcamp.com
to view our current schedule and register for your first class free in Walnut Creek.
Please contact sandy.mourad@babybootcamp.com for more information regarding Baby
Boot Camp Walnut Creek or go online to www.babybootcamp.com searching walnut creek
to view all of our current classes and monthly events!
Interested in joining Baby BootCamp WC? Great opportunity with a free trial class, discounts for same day package sign ups or ask about the “Hilarie’s Helpful Hints” discount!
Visit Baby BootCamp’s Events calendar for the month of July at: http://babybootcamp.com/pages/class_location.aspx?i=970
MUSICAL BABY
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Drop in’s welcome! $10.00 per class.
Sing Move Fun is a parent participation musical play class that incorporates music, movement and developmental play. It is a class for you to come and have fun; singing, dancing, and playing with your little one. While having fun your child will develop language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, and much more. Learn new songs and sing old favorites. We will use many props, puppets, and instruments to engage your little ones.
Class is Saturdays at 10 am-
Mention you saw it on Hilarie's Helpful Hints and receive a free trial class.
Drop in’s welcome! $10.00 per class.