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TRACKS gets new Managing Editor
We hope you had a merry holiday and are excited about a great new year ahead.
You can expect lots of fun changes and many, more treats from Triangle TRACKS in 2012.
You'll also have a new Managing Editor, look for Valarie Miller-Corl to introduce herself soon!
I bid you farewell as my family heads south (and home) to the Sunshine State. Don't be surprised to see a blog or two from me on the new Legoland or fun stuff at… Continue
Added by Janice on December 31, 2011 at 3:08pm — No Comments
A New, MAGICAL Nutcracker!
The Carolina Ballet has something new up their sleeve this season- A magical, new performance!
And I mean that literally...it's got MAGIC! This year's show boasts grand-scale illusions where toys come to life and children shrink and appear out of thin air. The magic is designed by…
ContinueAdded by Janice on December 5, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Park it!
Sure it's getting to be mitten and coat weather, but North Carolina is famous for it's attractive outdoors- and the Triangle is so packed with parks you could choose a different outdoor adventure every day of the week.
Do you have a favorite local: park for play? trail for hiking? or perfect place for a chilly picnic (hot chocolate included)?
Raleigh's new and improved…
ContinueSuper Saturday- Bright Students Need Apply!
Just one Saturday a year is this special, this fun for bright students across the Triangle... It's Super Saturday! The event, put on by PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education), offers engaging classes to academically gifted K-8 students and consists of two-hour classes covering a variety of subjects.
Classes include Lego Robotics, Scrabble Club, Chess, IMACS, Dinosaurs, Egg Drop, Engineering and more. Lectures for parents and teachers will run concurrently. …
ContinueAdded by Janice on November 8, 2011 at 9:16pm — No Comments
Back Off Bully: Be Bold - Family Event
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To support this national movement, the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Foundation will host a family-friendly benefit concert on Sunday, October 23 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary from 1-5pm.
The Back Off Bully: Be Bold concert will share tips for parents and students about bullying prevention and the roles we each play when we see bullying…
ContinueAdded by Janice on October 19, 2011 at 8:06am — No Comments
Lots of Marbles Winners!
Surprise!!
Marbles Kids Museum is giving 10 Triangle TRACKS families passes to their interactive museum!
Thanks to all the members who shared their favorite FALL FUN things to do in the Triangle.
Now you have one more to add to your list... a visit to Marbles Kids Museum!!…
ContinueAdded by Janice on October 15, 2011 at 2:55pm — No Comments
Legos, Legos & more Legos
- Eat well before you go & pack a snack. (food is pricey & you're in for a long day of play)
- Don't be rushed. (crowds are expected to grow through the weekend)
- Don't stress about the lines. (our kids had the most fun in the piles & piles of Legos in the "free play" areas)
- Set a $ spending limit before you go (so many great options in the… Continue
Added by Janice on October 8, 2011 at 3:14pm — No Comments
Win A Family 4-pass to MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
Don't you just love living in the Triangle? What's your favorite activity? Share.... and get a chance to win!
FALL FUN CONTEST
The first 10…
ContinueAdded by Janice on October 6, 2011 at 5:59pm — No Comments
October Happenings - Read the TRACKS Newsletter HERE
Added by Janice on October 6, 2011 at 5:44pm — No Comments
October ZooFest Fun!
Here's what's happening at the NC Zoo at this month's ZooFest:
Saturday, Oct. 8, Puppets, Puppets, Puppets
The group Paperhand Puppet Intervention will lead two parades of giant puppets at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the North America bridge. Visitors of all ages are invited and needed to participate in the parades by carrying some of the magnificent puppets.
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., children…
ContinueAdded by Janice on October 5, 2011 at 5:13pm — No Comments
And the "Lego" Winner Is...
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOYLYNN BORDEN ARNDT, who has won two tickets to Lego KidsFest, during the Sunday, October 9 session from 3:30-7:30. Tickets are courtesy of Bounce U of Apex!
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Added by Janice on October 5, 2011 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
Yo Gabba Gabba Live! and discounted!
Yo Gabba Gabba Live! is coming to the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on November 1st and TRACKS has scored you a discount on tickets! Order online HERE to get the special Triangle TRACKS rate.…
Added by Janice on September 30, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Kids Marathon 'Mile'
Check out this great way to get your kids involved in exercise and healthy competition:
During the 'Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon' on Sunday, November 6th - Kids can also complete their own fitness goals!
They can choose to run the first 25.2 miles on their own over the next…
ContinueAdded by Janice on September 29, 2011 at 9:00pm — No Comments
LEGO KidsFest CONTEST
Lego KidsFest comes to Raleigh's Convention Center October 7-9th! Event details HERE.
LEGO KIDSFEST CONTEST: "Like" BOTH Triangle TRACKS and Bounce U of Apex on Facebook and get entered to win two free tickets to…
ContinueAdded by Janice on September 29, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments
Campout! Carolina
Campout! Carolina is Earth Share NC’s annual statewide event encouraging individuals, families, friends, scouts, guides and community groups of all kinds to show support for North Carolina’s environment by camping out the weekend of October 7th-9th.
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ContinueAdded by Janice on September 29, 2011 at 4:23pm — No Comments
Fall Season Arts & Entertainment
NOW is the time to get your tickets for these upcoming shows:
KIDSTUFF SERIES - NCSU Center Stage
Mermaid Theatre – Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 3pm | Stewart Theatre
BROADWAY SERIES SOUTH…
ContinueAdded by Janice on September 29, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Fall Treats, Haunts, Mazes, Pumpkins and More!
Figuring out where to head for Fall fun can be a maze of calendar, newspaper and search engine twists and turns, but don't get scared off!
Triangle TRACKS points you toward the best Fall treats in the Triangle!
Grab a post-it-note, or better yet the calendar app on your phone... and compile a list of not-to-be-missed events for your family... by starting HERE!…
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TRACKS treats...for you! <<Contest Alert>>
Added by Janice on September 20, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments
How much do you love your local parks?
Enough to take care of them?
Saturday, September 24th is National Public Lands Day! Lend a hand to clean up your local parks!
Here's one local event: (Find others by clicking HERE)
Bring the family for a Pick Up & Play Day at Fairview…
ContinueAdded by Janice on September 20, 2011 at 7:37pm — No Comments
Local Apple Orchard Ready For Picking!
There are no better weekend plans, in my book, than to go apple picking and enjoy a hayride!
Check out Millstone Creek Orchards HERE
and add their upcoming "Apple Day 2011" to your calendar now!…
Added by Janice on September 16, 2011 at 4:23pm — No Comments
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