EARN A FREE BOOK THIS SUMMER! (for kids in grades 1 - 6)

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp?r=1

Here's How It Works:

1. Kids read any 8 books.

2. Kids use the Summer Reading Journal to tell us

their favorite part of each book.

A parent/guardian signs it when it's complete.

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/events/2008/summerreading/summer_reading_tearpad-activity.pdf

3. Children bring their completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store

between May 29th & September 2nd, 2008.

Nearest Location, and Hours Of Operation:

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Greece Mall at Greece Ridge Center 330 Greece Ridge Center Drive Rochester, NY 14626 585-227-4020

Sun 10-6, Mon-Sat 9-10

4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE book!

They choose from a list of exceptional paperback titles.*

* Eligible books will be listed on the coupon.

Choices must be made from eligible stock.

No special orders.

Limit of 1 form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please.

Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books.

 

I hope that EVERY CHILD in the Lyell-Otis area accepts this challenge, reads the 8 books, and receives their new FREE BOOK, courtesy of Barnes & Noble!

I'd love it if the kids would write/email to tell me which stories they liked the best! We'll even publish the children's messages/comments right here on the LONA-KIDS page!

Our children are smart, bright, and deserve the BEST! Read to your child, and let your child read to you! Reading - what a great way to brighten up a rainy summer day!

Catch the Reading Bug at Monroe County Libraries

 

KIDS' PLACE:  http://www2.libraryweb.org/index.asp?kids=1&orgid=46

 

Catch the Reading Bug at Monroe County Libraries

The reading bug is on its way to catch you this summer at libraries throughout Monroe County. Free programs for all ages will be offered through July and August and many of them are listed here by library. The programs listed here will be updated as the summer goes on, but this is not a complete list. Contact your local library for a complete list of programs being offered in your neighborhood. Most of our libraries are offering summer reading programs for children, teens and adults using the theme "Catch the Reading Bug." Contact your local library for specific information on how you and your family can participate.

Lyell Branch Library

• July 9, 2:30 pm - Kids Crafts - Every Wednesday from July 9-August 13. No registration required.
• July 10, 2:30 pm - Wii Party - Play Wii Sports or Mario Party. For ages 10-16. No registration is required.

Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County

• July 10, 2:30 pm - Catch the Reading Bug with Bruce Weaver & Friends - Ventriloquist Bruce Weaver and his zany team of entomologists explore the wonderful world of bugs. For all ages. Program is located in the Kate Gleason Auditorium.

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL KID-FRIENDLY WEB SITES

HI!

These are some websites that might help keep little ones entertained (and learning) on a rainy day!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

~ Pam, LONA's PR Coordinator, and Mommy to an active and brilliant 4 year old! :)

 

School House Rock Videos and Lyrics: http://www.sqooltools.com/edvideos/shr/master.html

Starfall: http://www.starfall.com/

Alphabet Online Games: http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/currl/abc/online.htm

 

Sesame Street:    www.ctw.org/sesamestreet - or -  www.pbskids.org/sesame/

 

Clifford:    http://pbskids.org/clifford/  - or -  www.scholastic.com/clifford/flash.htm  -or- http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/

 

Noggin: http://www.noggin.com/games/index.php

 

Gamequarium: http://www.gamequarium.com/

 

PBS Kids:    www.pbskids.org

 

Playhouse Disney: www.playhousedisney.com

 

Sprout: http://www.sproutonline.com

 

Funschool: http://funschool.kaboose.com/index.html

 

Kabillion: http://kabillion.com/videos/shows

 

Nick Jr.:    www.nickjr.com

 

Kipper: http://www.hitentertainment.com/kipper/

 

Dr. Seuss: http://www.seussville.com/main.php?section=home&isbn=&catalogID=&eventID=

 

Crayola: http://www.crayola.com/

 

Miffy's Recipe Game: http://www.1001games.fr/jeux/Jeux+animaliers/Miffys+Recipe.html

 

AG Kid Zone: http://www.agkidzone.com/strawberryshortcake.action

 

Aristocats Piano: http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/aristocats/playit/playitpurrfectly.html

 

Thomas the Tank and Friends:    www.thomasthetankengine.com

 

Spot the Dog:     www.funwithspot.com

 

Barney:    http://pbskids.org/barney/

 

Red Robin Scribble: http://www.redrobin.com/scribble/index.html

FREE FAMILY FILMS - SUMMER 2008

FREE FAMILY FILMS - SUMMER 2008

 

When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!

Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.

Henrietta Stadium 18 525 Marketplace Drive Rochester ,NY 14623 585-424-5461
07/01/2008-07/03/2008	Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
	Surf's Up (PG)
07/08/2008-07/10/2008	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)
07/15/2008-07/17/2008	Charlotte's Web (G)
	Evan Almighty (PG)
07/22/2008-07/24/2008	Arctic Tale (G)
	Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)
07/29/2008-07/31/2008	Curious George (G)
	Nancy Drew (PG)
08/05/2008-08/07/2008	Wallace And Gromit (G)
	Nanny McPhee (PG)
08/12/2008-08/14/2008	Everyone's Hero (G)
	RV (PG)
08/19/2008-08/21/2008	Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
	Happy Feet (PG)
08/26/2008-08/28/2008	Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
	Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
Check for regular Movies and Showtimes
Greece Ridge Stadium 12 176 Greece Ridge Center Drive Rochester ,NY 14626 585-225-8837
07/01/2008-07/02/2008	Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
	RV (PG)
07/08/2008-07/09/2008	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
	Evan Almighty (PG)
07/15/2008-07/16/2008	Polar Express (G)
	Happy Feet (PG)
07/22/2008-07/23/2008	Wallace And Gromit (G)
	Surf's Up (PG)
07/29/2008-07/30/2008	Arctic Tale (G)
	Nanny McPhee (PG)
08/05/2008-08/06/2008	Curious George (G)
	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)
08/12/2008-08/13/2008	Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
	Open Season (PG)
08/19/2008-08/20/2008	Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
	Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)
08/26/2008-08/27/2008	Charlotte's Web (G)
	Bee Movie (PG)
Check Movies and Showtimes

Eastview 13 70 Eastview Mall Drive Victor ,NY 14564 585-425-0423
07/01/2008-07/02/2008	Everyone's Hero (G)
	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)
07/08/2008-07/09/2008	Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
	Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/15/2008-07/16/2008	Arctic Tale (G)
	RV (PG)
07/22/2008-07/23/2008	Curious George (G)
	Evan Almighty (PG)
07/29/2008-07/30/2008	Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
	Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
08/05/2008-08/06/2008	Charlotte's Web (G)
	Nancy Drew (PG)
08/12/2008-08/13/2008	Wallace And Gromit (G)
	Surf's Up (PG)
08/19/2008-08/20/2008	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
	Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)
08/26/2008-08/27/2008	Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
	Happy Feet (PG)
Check for regular Movies and Showtimes   “Movies in the Bowl” is a FREE family-focused outdoor event at Monroe County’s Highland Park Bowl every Thursday night, starting at dark, from July 3 to August 14, 2008. The schedule of movies is as follows: July 3 – 1776 (1972) Rated G July10 – Shrek the Third (2007) Rated PG July 17 – Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) Rated PG July 24 – The Polar Express (2004) Rated G “Christmas in July Screening” July 31 – Bee Movie (2007) Rated PG August 7 – Horton Hears a Who! (2008) Rated G August 14 – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) Rated PG-13 -------------- “Movies at the Beach” is a FREE outdoor event at Monroe County’s Ontario Beach Park every Tuesday evening, starting at dark, from July 8 to August 12, 2008. The schedule of movies is as follows: July 8 – Jaws (1975) Rated PG July 15 – Batman Begins (2005) Rated PG-13 July 22 – Elf (2003) Rated PG “Christmas in July Screening” July 29 – The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Rated PG August 5 – Nancy Drew (2007) Rated PG August 12 – The Simpson’s Movie (2007) Rated PG-13

SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!

~ Peace (and Popcorn), from your wonderful LONA PR Gal, Pam  :)

REGISTRATION FOR FREE SWIM LESSONS CONTINUES THROUGH JULY 3

Date:	6/30/2008

 

Registration for the first session of the City’s FREE “Summer Swim Academy” continues through Thurs, July 3. The classes teach youth ages 6-18 and will be offered 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, Mon.--Thurs., July 7--24 at ten locations throughout the city.

Participants must register in-person at any one of the following swimming locations for remaining openings:

Summer Swim Academy locations offering Levels* 1 through 5:
• Adams Street Community Center (School #3), 85 Adams St., 428-7266
• Franklin High School, 950 Norton St. (entrance #13 in back), 428-6755 or 428-7888
• East High School, 1801 E. Main St. (athletic entrance in front), 428-6755 or 428-7888
• Genesee Valley Park, 131 Elmwood Ave., 428-7888
• Thomas Jefferson High School, 1 Edgerton Park (rear entrance #8) 428-6755
• Dr. Freddie Thomas High School, 250 Scio St., 428-7888
• Wilson Foundation Academy, (McCree Way Entrance), 200 Genesee St., 428-7888

Summer Swim Academy locations offering Levels 1 and Level 2 only:
• Avenue D Community Center, 200 Ave. D, 428-7934
• Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint Street, 428-7001
• Durand Eastman Beach, 1250 Lakeshore Blvd., Lot A

*Levels offered in the program include:
• Recruits: Level I: (Water Exploration): No previous instruction
• Seamates: Level II: (Primary Skills): Floats and puts face into water
• Boatswains: Level III (Stroke Readiness): Dives into deep water and swims 25 yards
• Navigators: Level IV: (Stroke Development): Swims 25 yards, crawl and backstroke
• Skippers: Level V: (Stroke Refinement): Swims 50 yards, crawl and backstroke

Call 311 (outside the city of Rochester call 428-5990) or 428-7888 for further information. Automated information is available by calling 428-6767. Learn more about City’s recreation programs by visiting www.cityofrochester.gov.

EAST HIGH POOL OPENING DELAYED UNTIL JULY 7

Date:	6/30/2008

 

The opening of East High School’s pool, 1801 East Main St., originally scheduled for today, has been delayed until Mon., July 7 due to a minor mechanical problem.

City Recreation pool staff will be available in the East High lobby during regular pool hours, M-TH, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to provide information and register youth for swim lessons. Visitors will be directed to other City-staffed pools for the week.

These locations include:
• Benjamin Franklin High School, 950 Norton St.
• Dr. Freddie Thomas High School, 250 Scio St.
• Thomas Jefferson High School, 1 Edgerton Park
• Wilson Foundation Academy at Madison, 200 Genesee St. (McCree Way entrance)

For more information, call 311 (outside the city of Rochester call 428-5990).