New Year's Day there will be a Kid's Night!

In case you didn't get the email, there will be a Kid's Night on New Year's Day.
Please read the post below this one for other important info.
See you in 2013!

2013 Message

In case you're not on my Kid's Night family list, here is the latest message I sent:

Dear Kid's Night families,

First off, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped at the Christmas Eve party. We had over 30 kids decorating cookies and cupcakes, making crafts and trying to sit for few stories. We didn't get to singing, but I know I'm going to change a few things for next time so we have a little singing, and maybe even some games.

Second, yes Virginia, there will be a Kid's Night on New Year's Day. For all those kids who keep asking, "can we play games?", this is the night! Board games, a few new table top games, and of course some of our old favorites. Just a sit back and have fun night! Hope to see you there!

A couple of important New Year reminders: (especially the last one)
With bad weather possible, its always best to check the website before you come. If there's  a chance I might have to cancel, that's where I'll post it first.

Sharing is caring, except if your kids are sick! (That's right, I did go there!) Please, if they are sick, keep them home! Thanks.

We seem to be filling up the parent seating out back quickly each week, so if you have bigger ones who are self sufficient, and you want a little peace and quiet, feel free to sit in the dining area. I do ask that if you have little ones who need assistance and supervision, please try to stay out back with them.

Lastly, I am getting ready to print new Birthday brochures for 2013. Unfortunately, i have decided I need to go up a little on the prices. I am spending a lot more time researching, preparing and setting up as the parties get more elaborate. I think the end result is better, but the time I spend on one party is quite extensive.

The good news is if you are getting this email, you have a chance to get in on the 2012 prices. If you were considering booking me for a party in the upcoming months, even if its a ways away, just let me know by New Years Day, You don't have to pick a date right now, we'll wait till we get there then we'll use the prices in my current brochure.  Just FYI - I already have bookings in january, march and possibly April, and i can only book a few parties per month, so don't put it off till it's too late!

Thanks for a wonderful year! Thanks for the likes on my Birthdays by Mike Facebook page as well!
Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and see you in 2013!

THANK YOU!

I can't say thanks enough for all the help and donations to our Christmas Eve party. We had over 30 kids throughout the night,and with a few minor adjustments, the night went great! I will definitely change a few things for next time we do something like that, including how and when we do the stories, but all in all I think it went fine, and I hope everyone had a fun time. Pictures soon to be posted!

Next up: Christmas Eve at Kid's Night party December 18th!

After a very busy very messy paint night this past week, we set our sights on the Christmas Eve at Kid's Night party, coming up on December 18 from 5-8pm!

Here's the game plan:
Kids are welcome to wear their PJ's and bring a stuffed friend for the evening. They should have footwear.


I will have lots of easy, do-it-your self crafts ready to go at 5ish. This should keep the kids busy while we set up the decorating station, and will give people time to arrive and get settled.
Around 6 we will start the decorating. (earlier if we're ready)
Sometime around 7, we will go out in the dining area and have s a few games, sing a few carols and have some stories. If time allows and the kids are up to it, we may go next door to a store or two to sing Christmas carols, but we'll play that by ear.
Hope to finish up everything around 8 o'clock

If you still would like to help and bring something, feel free to contact me. If by chance you are bringing a large contingent of kids, please let me know so we have enough cupcakes and cookies!

Paint night this week, and help for the party the follwoing week

A reminder this week (Dec 11th) will be a paint night so dress accordingly. We will be making card and gifts, so if you brinbg in a photo we can turn it into something special.
Still looking for help with stuff for the Christmas Eve party on the 18th. Check the list at the right and let me know asap if you can help
Thanks

This week at Kid's Night:

This week we'll be making various Christmas and Chanukah decorations for your house, tree, whatever!
Also, still looking for help with the party (see list at right) and those school photos for our bulletin board!

December schedule, Christmas Eve party and photos

Another busy night last night, and we already have some people offering to help at the December 18th Christmas Eve party. (See the December schedule on the schedule tab for details)

On the left hand side you will find a list of what we still need and what we have already. If you would like to help, please email me asap and let me know what you can do so i can update the list.

Now that the school photos are coming home, bring in a wallet  and I will scan and post it up on the board in the Kid's Night room.

I just posted several links to great stuff, most of it free, to so with the kids. Click on the tab above to check them out!

Here comes the Holidays!

Tonight we start the holidays off with a countdown craft and a few decorations. I'll also be posting the Christmas Eve at Kid's Night party checklist and sending out December flier , so keep an eye for them!

Welcome back

My wife's slowly getting better, and hoping to make it to Kid's Night, but one way or the other, I'll be there and we'll be working on Thanksgiving stuff.  (I think on my flier I put that Thanksgiving is next week, but NO its THIS week! Yikes!

Don't forget: No Kid's Nightthis week! (Nov 13th)

Taking care of the Mrs. after her wrist surgery, which went well. She's still in a lot of discomfort, her arm is in a full length cast, so helping her around the house.
See you next week!

Where's the heat?I

I know it was really cold there last week, I have spoken to the manager but apparently he doesn't control the heat. He said he will speak to his boss, but didn't sound hopeful. So if you want, feel free to contact the company yourself. if they won't listen to me, maybe they will listen to guests if enough people comment on it. they have a guest feedback thing on the papaginos.com website under "contact us"

In the meantime, you might want to wear a few layers, so if it gets hot they can take off a layer.

The results are in
And the winners are:
Favorite pizza: Cheese (kicks out the incumbent Pepperoni)
Favorite drink: Once again Root Beer in a landslide
Favorite network: Nickelodeon
Favorite day of the year: Your birthday!

Alexis and Taylor counting the votes!

Thanks for the votes kids!

Remember, NO Kid;s Night next week! (11/13)

This Tuesday is election night at Kid's Night!

Tonight kid's will get a chance to vote on their own as we hold the annual Kid's Night elections.

I will be stopping to vote along the way, so I may be a few minutes late, though I never had to wait in  a line before.

There will be ballots for them to fill out and put in the box, and around 7pm we'll close the polls and tally the votes. Favorite pizza? Favorite drink? Best kid's network? We'll find out!

There will also be some crafts to keep the little ones (and big ones) busy!

BTW, the costume party pic is in the Gazette this week (Nov 1st edition)!

Don't forget those school photos for the bulletin board!

it's on!

There will be a Kid's Night tonight October 30th! Hope to see you there!

This Tuesday (10/30)

It's 10:30 Monday night, and the winds and rain have subsided, if not totally quit. SO as of right now I plan on holding Kid's Night as planned. I will post again on here tomorrow (Tuesday before 4, so check back to be sure), but I don't see any reason to cancel it right now. Hope to see you there!

Watch this space! Hurricane Sandy threatens next Kid's Night!

As we all know, storms can get overblown by the media, but in case this one isn't,  I will cancel Kid's Night if need be, so watch this space for updates!

If we do have Kid's Night this week (Oct30th), we will have a fairly quiet night of reading some spooky stories (scary and not so scary), some new Halloween crafts, and perhaps a game or two.

If you're a first timer here from the HBB, welcome, and hope to see at the next Kid's Night, whenever that may be!

The Costume Party pics are up. follow this link: Costume Party pics

Quiet party, but awesome costumes! HBB Friday!

Doing the party earlier may have cut down the numbers, but not the awesomeness of the costumes!

Costume up! Lost and found!

Another busy night last night, not too many kids, but those who were there were full of energy!

Next week, (Oct 23rd)  it's costume party time! It will be busiest around 5-6, so plan accordingly. Lots of  games, not too messy crafts and one free small bag of candy per child. We will be doing a group picture for the paper and having a costume parade through the other stores as well, so come early and stick around!
(Costumes are optional of course)

I had a new family visit last night, who left their pumpkins. I have them as well as the witch your daughter made! (Whenever I find a project, bracelet or anything that I know someone left, i keep it in my Kid's Night room till the week, so just ask if you left something. If its something big or important like a jacket or school book, i leave it up front with a note, so ask up there.
See you soon!

Pictures are up!

The pictures from the last 2 weeks (Fire Safety and Pumpkin Painting) are up. Just follow the links to the right.
Halloween decorations this week!

Pictures are coming! Soon. Really.

I have a few weeks of photos to edit and post, but I should get to them this weekend, so check back Monday and they should all be posted. plus I will email the link to anyone who is in them if I have their email.

We had around 25 kids for pumpkin painting night, so it was a little crazy. Next year I'm stocking up on boxes ahead of time to send them home in!

Next week, we'll be doing Halloween crafts like bats and cats and more.

Please check the list of things I am looking for to the right. I add to it whenever I think of something.

Don't forget your pumpkins!

We'll be painting pumpkins this week, so don't forget to bring yours! There will be other painting projects to keep them busy while the pumpkins dry.

A little rain, no problem!

As you can see from the photo, we had a grand old time last night despite the rain. (It actually stopped after 6) Lots of photos to edit and post, as soon as I get finished getting ready for my upcoming Monster High party!
Next week is pumpkin painting night. arrive early so they can dry before you leave! Softball or slightly bigger is best size. Smocks as always are available, and there will be other activities to do while the pumpkins dry. See you there!

Its on!

The forecast is 50/50 on showers, so I just told the Fire Department to come regardless, and we'll deal with the rain. Everyone can wait under the overhang while we let kids get up in the truck. we'll just help them a little more when they get in and out.
PS - I have new coups!

More things to do with the kids added, MFD visit update

As of right now (Tuesday morning), I plan on the MFD visit still going on.. There is a chance of showers, but we have so much going on later this month, its now or never I'm afraid. I will call the Fire Department later and check the radar, so check back here before 4 and I will have the final say.

There's a few new things to do with the kids I just posted, so check out the tab above!

Don't forget to start looking for pumpkins for Pumpkin paint night (October 9th)

A busy month ahead ...

If you haven't already, check out the October schedule, and you'll see we have a LOT going on ...

This week, Oct 2nd, we'll have the Middleboro Fire Department visit us for Fire Safety Night. Kids can check out a fire truck, ask questions and even make a practice 911 call with the firefighter. If they didn't get one last year, kids can take a non-working cell phone home to practice with. They are real cell phones with the insides taken out so they can't function. They were donated by a Kid's Night mom who works for Metro PCS in Rhode Island. We will also have more apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah, and autumn leaf crafts to work on. Fire Truck time is 5:30-7:00, but the engine will be on call, so it may have to leave if they get a call!

Coming up later in October, but NOT  a Kid's Night thing, I will be doing Twisty Balloons again at the Burkland Harvest Big Blast on Friday night, October 26th! Hope to see you there!

Pirate Party pics are up!

Check out the link for 09.18.12 below to the right

NO KId's Night night this week (Sept 25th)

Just a reminder, one of those rare nights off for me this week (September 25th)

BUT when we come back (October 2nd) we will have our annual Fire Safety night with a visit from the Middleboro Fire Department! Fire truck should be here from 5:30-7:00 as long as it doesn't have to go out for a call! Kid's can try making a pretend 911 call with the firefighter to see how they would do in a real emergency. We will have more apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah, and some fall leaf projects as well.

Wow! another crazy night! Can't wait for the Pirate Party

Don't know if it was the back to school energy, but they were full of it this week!
Check out the pictures on the link below to the right (09.11.12)

But we survived, and now its on to the annual Pirate Party next week (Sept 18th)! Costumes are optional , but fun is not!

Coming up, another week off (Sept 25th), and then Fire Safety night (Oct 2nd) when we will have a visit by the Middleboro Fire Department!  Fire truck time is 5:30-7, but the truck is on duty, and could always be called to a fire!

Halloween costume party date choice

The email I sent out said Oct 3rd by mistake as one of the options for the costume party date. It should be either October 23rd or October 30th. Please email me and let me know your preference. Right now I'm leaning towards the 23rd, and the few who have responded also are leaning that way, so if I don't hear from anybody else, that will be it.

NO Kid's Night this week! (Sept 4th)

There will be NO Kid's Night this week (Sept 4th) I will be helping my kids move back to college. We will be there for 9-11, and I hope to make it a special night, with a special book and a chance to honor some of our local heroes.
The following week will be the annual Pirate Party, so dig ot those bandanas and join us for the fun and games!

Please check the sidebar for a list of things I'm looking for for our room, in case you happen to have or come across them real cheap! Thanks

PS the latest photos (8/28/12) are posted, see below to the right. THe new camera is working great!

New pictures are finally up

Finally got around to editing and posting the pictures from last several weeks. I had been using my cheaper cameras, so the quality isn't the best on some. Plus i still have to go through the one the kids took with the fuji camera! Good news is I received a credit for a new camera because my good one wasn't working and couldn't be fixed. Luckily is was under warranty. I have a brand new, much nicer model now! Yeah!

See you soon!

playing in the parking lot!

No, not really, but close! While we were waiting for our Mexican stick painting and rock painting to dry, we made paper airplanes, and seeing how we don't have a ton of room in the back, we took them out back back to fly them! And boy did they fly!

A new item in things to do with the Kids section. a little drive, but free and fun if you're kids are into it! Just Click on the tab above.

Next week, back to school activities!

PS I can tell you now that there will be NO Kid's Night on Sept 4th. (Boo-hoo) BUT,  I can also tell you that we will be having our annual Pirate Party on Sept 18th ( the day before National Talk Like a Pirate Day) AVAST!

Great show!

If you haven't already checked it out, Disney 'Gravity Falls" is a riot for young and old alike. (I'm sitting here with my 18 yr old son watching it now and my 21 yr old daughter loves it too.) It has tons of hidden jems for those who are web savy and laughs for adults that only they will get.

Paint night this week: be prepared!

We'll be painting sticks this week, hopefully turning them into creatures! We will use acrylic paints , but there will also be the usual washable paints available as well!

Still have to edit and post last few weeks pictures, so hang in there!

Come cool off and float a boat!

Ahoy mateys!
The AC is on and so is the fun as we make boats that float and even try them out in our own little puddle!

Krazy Days a big hit!

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by at Krazy Days! I was so busy I didn't find out till later how generous some of you you were! I had a very successful  time (aside from the heat ) for my first time ever doing a street fair. I had 3 parents who want to book parties right away and my wife gave away tons of fliers and brochures to parents as their kids were getting faces or balloons done. I also got invited to do face painting at 2 other events as well. By far though the best part for me was the pleasure of watching a bunch of kids look in the mirror and get a big smile and say "I love it"! Out of the 16 hours there, we were probably non-stop busy for 14. I also learned a lot about what I can do and what I  need to work on!  Of course I couldn't have done it with out my wife, who handles the "business" end of it all.
See you around at Kid's Night!
Mike

HUGE THANKS

OMG, To all of those who helped THANK YOU! Of course it was busy night, as expected for mini pizza night, but everyone came at once it seemed! There were way too many of you who helped for me to list, but please know I really appreciated it. It save my leg a lot of walking.
We had around 45 kids, and quite a few were new families, so your help made their first visit a good one. (Mini pizza night is crazy one for your fist time)

Hope to see some of you at Krazy Days!
Next week, it's back to games for us! We'll be playing all night long!

Mini Pizzas and Krazy Days ahead!

This week (July 31st) at Kid's Night, we'll have our annual "Make Your Own Mini Pizza" night! Each child will get to pull and stretch the dough, forming it into something resembling a circle. Then they learn how to put sauce and cheese on it ,and then I take it and put it in the oven, and if all goes well, they'll have a yummy mini pizza to eat or take home! (One per child please, and yes it is still free!)
There will be do-it-yourself crafts to keep busy while they wait, as I am usually busy all night long just helping with the pizza making.

If you've been waiting for the games to return, then the following week is your night. On August 7th, we will have a night dedicated to games of all types!

On Friday and Saturday, August 3rd & 4th, I will be at the Middleboro Krazy Days (See this weeks Middleboro Gazette for more info) doing balloon creations and painting faces (both for a fee). This is my first time doing something like this, so wish me luck, and if you happen to be there, stop by to say "Hi"! (I will be in the kid's activities area by the library) I am paying for a space, and hope to get my "Birthdays by Mike" business name out there, but I also want to see if this is something I could do more often to help pay the bills, so please spread the word and hope to see you there!

BIig THANKS, Pet rocks painting and more to come!

Thanks to all who showed up at the MHA Ice Cream Social fundraiser! It was so nice to see so many of you! And a BIG THANKS to my Kid's Night helpers: Marissa, Molly, Josh, Tony and Lynn, and my wife and son and Lamoureux family!

This week (7/24) we'll be painting rocks to make Pet Rocks, so bring in your own, or choose one of ours. (NO boulders please, smaller than a baseball would be nice). If you have a really small rock we can try and make a necklace out of it. We will be using acrylic (not so washable) paints, so be dressed appropriately.. There will be washable paint projects as well, and smocks will be available.

The following week(7/31) is "Make you own mini pizza night", so plan accordingly.!

Coming August 3rd & 4th (Friday and Saturday) is our local sidewalk sale/activity days called Krazy Days! There will be local vendors, businesses and groups with booths, activities for the kids, music, entertainment, food and more. I will be renting a spot there as well, where I will be doing fancy face paiintng and twisty balloons, for a small charge, and I will have some easy crafts for the kids to do as well for an even smaller charge. This is my first time doing this type of thing, and I'd appreciate any support and patronage, as well as spreading the word.. Thanks in advance!

More summer camp crafts tonight, Ice Cream Sundaes this Sunday

Join us as we make more summer camp style crafts tonight, including a big God's Eye with real sticks and a name sign made with sticks and pasta!

Also don't forget the Ice Cream Sundae Social this Sunday (7/22) from 2-4 at the MHA Museum grounds downtown next to the Pierce Playground. Free twisty balloons (by me), face painting, games and entertainment for the kids. And of course cream sundaes! ($6/adults, $3/Children, free 4 & under)

And if you have a big Katy Perry fan in your mist, I highly recommend her movie "Part of me".  (saw it with my 12 yr old niece) Only one song ("Peacock") that they play that has a double meaning, and one costume with interesting add-ons, but it is Katy Perry. Overall a great documentary and fine for older kids.

Photos from first night back! More stuff to do with the kids!

The newest photos from this week are posted here. As expected, it was a quiet night, with some really awesome tie dye t-shirts and yummy necklaces!
Another new entry to the things to do with the kids, check out the tab (above)

Staples are out, schedule is up!

The staples are out (of my knee that is), and I have posted the July schedule on the weekly schedule tab
coming up

·        July 10^th: First night back, and just in time its Summer camp crafts! Try an edible necklaces or mini tie-dye t-shirts.

Next Kid's Night: July 10th, and set aside July 22nd!

It's official, I sent it into the paper, so mark your calendars. Kid's Night returns July 10th. Not sure what we'll be doing yet, but whatever it is, I'll be sitting down as much as I can! See you there!
Also mark your calendars for something else near and dear to my heart,
and sure to be fun for the family:
What: Ice Cream Sundae Social fundraiser for MHA (Middleborough Historical Association)
When: Sunday, July 22nd, 2-4pm
Where: MHA Museum grounds, behind the Police station, next to Pierce Playground
Details: Face Painting, twisty balloons, entertainment (magic), music, games and of course: Ice Cream Sundaes!
Cost: The only cost is for food: (though other donations will be gladly accepted)
3-scoop Ice Cream Sundae: ($6adults/$3children/Free for 4 and under)
There will be drinks/baked goods and popcorn for sale as well.
Why: This is their big fundraiser, and I will be there doing twisty balloons as I did last year. They are a small group with little outside funding and are trying to preserve out towns heritage for your children to learn about. My son also did his Eagle Scout project here. So I hope you will try to attend if you're are around, and please, spread the word!
thanls
KNM

The bandages are off!

At Last! Down to just big band aids. Got the okay to walk on it and go back Monday to take the staples out. Everything looking good, so at this point I have all intentions of returning July 10th!
IF you can handle actual operation photos and the post op staples, i have posted a picture of my knee right now and scans of the actual operation photos they gave me, one that shows the drill bit in my knee bone!
Here's the link if you have the stomach:
knee photos

It's Tuesday, and NO KID'S Night!

Now its starting to stink. Everytime I hear kids outside, I think how much I'm missing Kid's Night tonight and next week too! Going crazy, have stuff to do, just not motivated. But on the bright side, i'm off the major meds, just down to aspirin. See the doc tomorrow for bandage change and check the surgery site. maybe I'll be able to lose the crutches and bend the leg a little.
TTYS
Mike

Day 3 recovery good, can't wait to get out though!

Still got the leg wrapped in lots of bandages and in a brace, so i can't bend it, but i can put weight on it, and it seems to be getting easier to move around.
Thanks for all the well wishes!

Back to doctor's Wednesday for follow up and hopefully the okay to start getting back on my feet and maybe even therapy! Right now, it looks like no reason I can't be back for the July 10th Kid's Night. but keep watching the website!

Day 2 recovery

YUP, now I feel it! The nerve block wore off last night and now its just a constant dull . ache and if i stand m i think the scars get rubbed. luckily I have plenty of Meds and theres a cooler pack under my outer bandage that has hoses connected to it so cold water will flow around it.t
I think another day of rest. i started going though Christmas parade pictures and there quite a few of you in them, so keep an eye out!
KNM

Surgery went fine, Can't wait to get back to business!

After dropping my son of at work at 6 am, went for a last 4 mile bike ride, an easy hike at Pratt Farm and caught 2 largemouth bass there.
Then I went  to the hospital!
All went well. Surgery took a little over 3 hours, but they gave me nerve blocker so i still don't feel anything. (I know its coming!) My wife and son are taking great care of me! (Daughter is in Amherst, but she'd help too if she was home!)
Keep checking the website and especially the things to with the kids tab, as i'll  be home with my laptop and and I love to look for stuff to do to share with you all as well as new ideas for Kid's Night.
Should be back in business for the July 10th Kid's Night.
Watch for details on the date for the annual Make your own Mini Pizza night!

last minute fun and then off to surgery!

Woke up at 4:30, took son to work at 6, then went for a bike ride, a short hike and caught 2 bass this morning, and its only 8:00! Way to go out in style!
Surgery at 10. Keep your fingers crossed!

Thanks for the well wishes!

Well, we went out with a bang tonight! It started off slow, but picked up quite a bit later. It was so nice to see many of you one more time before the break, and we had a several new kids as well!
Thanks to the kids for their paintings and messages wishing me luck and to the grown ups for your thoughts as well. I will be doing stuff on my computer during the recovery, so feel free to email me, as I'm sure I'll start going crazy next Tuesday when I realize there's NO Kid's Night!
So NO Kid's Night June 26th or July 3rd.
I will post updates on the surgery and recovery, and if all goes well, we'll be back in business on July 10th!
See you then!
Take care
KNM

Tonights the night!

Last Kid's Night for a few weeks is tonight (6/19)! If I don't see you, say hi to the kids for me, and please keep me in your thoughts.
Surgery Friday!
Also, in case you didn't see it, the picture from the Luau party was in the Gazette this week. It's on the news stands now till Wednesday.
One thing I will be doing during recovery is working on the computer, so feel free to drop me a line. You know me, I love to email!

It's official!

Finally got a date for the 2nd surgery. As I thought, it will be the 22nd of June. This should mean 2 weeks of Kid's Night canceled. (I could have had it a little earlier, but it would have meant probably 3 weeks of no Kid's Night!! Yikes!) When I see the doctor on Monday I'll confirm it, but for now I'm planning on NO Kid's Night on June 26 and July 3rd. (Sorry)
I also plan on resuming birthday parties probably the 2nd or 3rd week on July. (Yeah!)

SO, hope to see you this week (June 19th) for the last Kid's Night for a little while. Its a paint night, so dress accordingly as always!
ttys
Kid's Night Mike

today's the day! (I hope)

IF all goes well, I should hear from the doctor today about the surgery date, which I think will be Friday June 22nd.
IF so, then i will most likely cancel the June 26th and July 3rd Kid's Nights. The good news is I should back up and running for Birthday Parties and Kid's Night by the 2nd week in July. Then we'll be looking for a date for the Make Your Own Mini Pizza Night! Woo Hoo!

Surgery #1 done, Kid's Night on, A night out WITHOUT the kids, for a good cause!

Just had surgery on right knee for torn cartilage. The cartilage was fixed, and i will be back to work Monday, as well as Kid's Night this Tuesday. (Yeah!)
BUT, while I was under, he scoped my left knee to see how bad ACL was torn. Unfortunately, the ACL on my left knee is pretty bad, so he wants me to get the surgery on that asap. AND he also found a tear on the right knee ACL while he was in there, so that will be another surgery for another day.
My hope is to get the second surgery done asap so i can start parties again in July, but I'll know better next week. I'll  worry about the third one later.
So back to Kid's Night: more Father's Day, plus Flag Day and maybe more Karaoke. We have the collage started, so bring in a wallet size for me to scan and post upon there!

Now one for the grown-ups only. As you know, I am also involved with Scouting. So I am passing this along for a fellow Scout Pack. Next Saturday (June 16th) at the VFW in Middleboro, Cub Scout pack 20 will be having a fundraiser. It's an adults only night of comedy. Tickets are $20 each (it is a fundraiser), and there will be a cash bar as well as raffles. Doors open at 6, comedy starts at 7pm. Proceeds to benefit Pack 20  here in Middleboro. Feel free to bring your own food and snacks!
To purchase tickets, call Teah Savard at  508-947-5282 or contact me and i can get you the tickets.
As for the kids, check out the "things to do with the kids" page for something new this Sunday!
thanks as always

Free thing to do with the kids!

Check the "Things to do with kids" page for a free event this Sunday. If you've got a kid who ever played pretend with a toy plane and are looking for something to do for free, check this out.

Right knee surgery today, hopefully have answers about the other knee so I can book dates for parties again!

Surgery scheduled, but still waiting. Next Kid's Night still on!

Well, I am having surgery, this Friday, but its on my RIGHT knee, to fix torn cartilage. (Same skiing accident, different knee) While I'm under for that, he is going to check my LEFT knee  (the one with the torn ACL) to see if I will need surgery on that knee at a later date. Either way, Kid's Night is on for next Tuesday!
Hope to see you there!

Pictures for Father's Day crafts

This week (6/5) we'll be doing Father's Day stuff and if you still need it, end of school stuff. Like Mother's Day, if you'd like, bring in a picture we can use it to make a special something for Dad or even for a teacher. Make sure you don't need it back!
You asked, so I have started a list (to the right) of things I could use for Kid's Night. As I think of things I'll add to the list. If you have one of these items, and want to donate them, or if you see them for a buck or two at a yard sale, pick them up and I'll give you them money for them.
Tell your friends we're still here, and with the exception of my knee surgery recovery time, we should be here all through the summer!
See the doctor this Wednesday, hopefully finally get a date for surgery so I can make plans!
thanks as always

Lu WOW!

First, a BIG THANKS to everyone who helped at the Luau Party last night! I couldn't have done it without you! (unlike "done it with you"  in the email)  Between my knee and my kids both back from college, it was a crazy week for me, and I was a little taken off guard when i came in to the new kids night room and found most of my decorations that i put up a few days earlier had fallen down (cheap tape). So thanks again, for help with set up and clean up, punch, cupcakes, cookies and those who donated leis. There is a bag of leftover ones i found, so if you need some back, let me know. I still have Tiki masks, grass skirt and paper leis left over if anyone wants to make them next time you're in. Also, I'll have copies of the sand castle recipe as well.

I am taking the schedule on a week by week basis for now, so please check your email or the website for the latest, in case you see something in the Gazette, it may have changed last minute. For now, next week (June 5th) will feature Father's Day stuff, and if still you need it, end of school stuff.

As you can see from the above photo, I have a couple of bulletin boards up so far, one with your kids portraits (if you gave them to me) the other with the latest newspaper articles. I have all the old articles, laminated, that were up front before, so if you want one, come and get it!

Still waiting ...

Went to the docs, now he wants an MRI of the right knee before he schedules the surgery for the left knee, so still no definite dates, but he did say I'll be out 10-14 days, so at least one, probably two Kid's Nights I'll have to cancel. Till then, we'll take it one week at a time! The Lua party is on, so hope to see you there! Thanks to those who are bring punch and cupcakes.

A little good news ...

I did a birthday party this weekend at Papa Gino's and was able to rearrange the new Kid's Night room the way I want and how I think it will work out best for us. I may need to tweak it a bit, but I like it so far. You can see pictures on my birthday party website:
http://birthdaysbymike.blogspot.com/p/new-party-pics.html
It it has room for parents to come and sit and even eat if they want to. There's 2 big tables for crafts, a table for my radio and enough room in the middle for games.
I also had a chance to talk to the manager, and we are good to go to add to the room as we need! (Yeah!)
That being said, I will be putting up the bulletin board and will look for a clock as well so we know what time it is.
ALSO, if you have a working baby monitor you want to get rid of, we thought that would work well for the people behind the counter to call us when orders are ready.
AND, if anyone has or comes across a really, really cheap big rug (or some big blankets) we can throw down in there to sit on for stories and games, please call me or email me,  (508-496-8654)
STILL waiting to hear from anyone who can help on the Luau party (5/29). I have someone doing a punch)
I will update you on the knee surgery as soon as I know this week (I hope).
 Coming up this week, we remember our fallen heroes for Memorial Day and our everyday ones at school!

Need Help and more about the new set-up

Anyone who knows they'll be coming to the Luau/End of School party (5/29) and thinks they can help, please contact me and let me know! I could still use a CD with luau style music, perhaps a snack or drink, or any idea you might have that's easy and cheap for around 25-30 kids!

We're still working on the new set up. One thing I have noted is that I need to set it up so parents with real little ones or who just want to see their kids can come out back and sit at a table. I will be trying new configurations as we go along.

If you were there this past week, don't worry, we will keep it a lot more structured back there. Plus I am out of balloons for the time being! I welcome your comments and suggestions,. Of course safety is my first concern, but second is having FUN! I think we can do a lot with the room, so I hope you'll be patient as we grow into it!

Still looking for more school wallets or sports photos for a  Kid's Night collage, or I can take their portrait at Kid's Night. I hope they will leet me put my bulletin board back up out in the new room! We'll see!

thanks as always!

New location, Luau Party update

Well, this past week was our first with the new store renovations and it was certainly different!. With brand new rugs, tables and more, they didn't want us in the usual spot with paint, glue and more (don't know why), so they finished off the back back room for us to use for Kid's Night. it also doubles as a meeting room for them and we may use it for future parties there as well (mine and Papa Gino's)

So, all that being said, we'll be working out the kinks along the way, trying different arrangements with the tables and chairs and all, but for now, seems like the best thing is for you to eat out in the old(new) dining area and the kids can go back and forth between the 2 as needed. You're welcome to come back to watch or for those real little ones, to help them as needed. there will be some extra tables and chairs for you to sit at too.

As for the Luau party the 29th: I have decorations for it, and they will be making hula skirts out of bags and paper lanterns as well.  I'm trying to find an easy way for them to make Hawaiian Leis, but if you want to but some really cheap ones, Family Dollar has a really big selection of Luau themed stuff right now, including leis, skirts and more. i bought some straws with little umbrella type things already on them for their drinks (instead of regular little umbrellas even though they had those too).

As for help with the party, i'm thinking maybe have some people bring in stuff to make a punch, (including a punch bowl if some one has one) and maybe some kind of island/lua/jungle small snacks. Also if someone has a Luau CD I can borrow and copy that would be good. I will have more details and ideas on it asap, but if you have any or can help, please let me know!

Be Prepared

This week (5/8) is a paint night, so dress accordingly. Not too late to bring in a photo for a special Mother's Day gift or card. If all goes well, We'll be among the first to see the new store, as the store is due to be closed Sunday and Monday for renovations (finally).
Bring in those school dance or sports photos too for the new Kid's Night collage which I hope to work on when I'm out with my knee surgery.
See you at Kid's Night!

New pics, latest news

Pics from last week (04.24.12) are up (see below to the right). Plans are still on track for renovations to take place on May 6th and 7th, hopefully avoiding Kid's Night. AS for the knee surgery, I hope to find out the last week of May, so keep checking the website for updates.
see you at Kid's Night!

Good News! (I hope)

According to the management, the renovations of the store are due to be done May 6th and 7th. (a Sunday and Monday) I have to wonder if they'll be done in time for the May 8th Kid's Night, but we'll see! Either way, check back here that day before you come for the latest update!

Next up, (May1st) we will work on Mother's Day gifts and cards. Bring in a photo if you like and we can make it into a gift. (photo will be cut and or glued, so make sure its a copy)

new pics are up

I've added links from the past several weeks, going back to March. AS far as I know, this weeks (4/24) Kid's Night is on! (No renovations yet) Recycle craft night! Check back here that day just in case!

We're here for April vacation

The renovations, as far as I know, will not be till later this month, so next week's Kid's Night is ON! We'll be painting, so dress accordingly!

We did it!

We survived another Lucky Egg Hunt!
Over 45 kids, a little less than last year, but we had enough time to play some games and do plenty of crafts, so it was nice!
keep watching this site for updates on the renovations and what it means to our Kid's Night, and for some overdue picture links (coming soon)

Next week: Spring brings flowers and bugs! We'll have them both for crafting!

The Egg Hunt is on!

Our Lucky Egg Hunt is this week (4/3) so join us for the fun!
(See post below for info on how it works)

BIG NEWS! Keep watching this space!

The big renovation of the store is coming soon, and it will probably mean one week with out Kid's Night. So keep watching, even after I send out the April flier, it may change last minute!

Next week (3/27) we'll be working on Easter and Passover crafts and activities.

The following week (4/3) will be the annual Lucky Egg Hunt! If you've never been, we do it in a way so that you can arrive for the hunt anytime during Kid's Night. When you get there, kids come and see me for their Lucky Egg number and search the dozens and dozens of eggs around the store for their lucky egg! When they find it, they bring it to me and get a small bag of candy in return. Of course, if you have been, you know they like to do this over and over, but only one bag of candy per child please. If anyone needs a special bag (peanut free, etc) let me know ahead of time!

PS- April and May birthday dates are filling up fast, and several people have mentioned summer ones, so let me know ASAP if you're considering a party, as I also have Craigslist inquiries coming in as well. I hate to have to say no to a Kid's Night customer.
TTYS
Mike

new pics!

For the pictures from 03.13.12 (the H&R Block/St. Patrick's night), follow the link to the right!
Paint night next week, be prepared!

That's more like it!

With a "normal" crowd this week, we were able to get to almost everything we wanted, except for games. Some great little magicians there!
We also had a Dr. Seuss story which we wanted to do last week!
Next week, H&R Block visits with balloons and coloring and we'll be doing St. Patrick's Day and money related crafts and games!
PS: A representative from H&R Block will be on hand to give free tax prep advice!

Holy smokes! It happened again!

For no apparent reason, and with no "special" activities going on, we had a SRO night last night! If you were there, and came to hear some Dr. Seuss stories, I will bring them next week and do some reading then. We just never got to it. Or games!
On that note, next week will be Magic night. There will be tricks and illusions for the kids to learn and try on their friends and family.
We also had a visit from Girl Scout Troop 75115 last night, which was planned and anticipated, just happened at the same time as the unexpected huge regular crowd.
My thanks to everyone for being patient and understanding!
I think in the future for groups that want a "Kid's Night" out, I will offer a separate night for a small fee, so you will get the whole place and me to your self!
thanks as always
KNM

Dr Seuss Birthday at next Kid's Night

This week we'll be doing a little creating of own, with Dr. Seuss in mind, so bring your imagination!

The new pics are up!

Follow the link to the right for tonight's photos. If you were there and don't see your kids photos, its because I didn't get your okay to share them, so drop me a line and i'll upload those as well.

We'll be here during vacation week!

This week we're painting so be prepared. and we're painting with food, so it could get interesting!

NO KID"S NIGHT this week (Feb 14th)

Sorry, no Kid's Night this week (Feb 14th). I'll be spending it with my Valentine! Join us the following week for another paint night, as we take food and use it to paint!
PS the new pics are up, follow the link!

OMG what a night!

Well it was load, crowded and backwards, but it was fun! Karaoke, crafts and games all packed into one night! Yikes!

Some great pics too! (follow the link to the right)

Join us next week for Lots of hearts as we tackle Valentine's Day!

Speaking of tackle, GO PATS!

This Week (1/31): Patriots, Groundhog Day & Valentine's Day crafts!

We'll have groundhog pop-ups, puppets and a new Valentine's day craft to make for mom, dad or a special someone! If you're into the whole Super Bowl thing, we'll also have Patriots and Giants logos for you to color and make into a banner if you like!

Paint Night this week! Be prepared!

Wear your worst (or at least not your best) for our first paint night of the year! As always, smocks are available and we'll be using washable paints, but can't be too careful!

We're back!

Join us Tuesday, January 10th for Snowmen making (the paper kind) and other winter activities!
Also note the January flier that is out there may not have it, but we will be doing Valentine's Day crafts as well as Groundhog Day ones on the 31st. (Just FYI - I will be taking off February 14th for Valentine's Day)
Remember to check here for last minute changes and cancellations now that the winter is here! Safe to say, if I can drive and there's power, there will probably be a Kid's Night!