Monthly Archives: July 2008

Contributing Writers

July 26, 2008
By BronxMama

I’m currently looking for other Bronx moms to help out with this blog. It’s hard for me to keep up with it and I want to have the best resource I can for Bronx mothers. Even if you don’t plan to contribute regularly, that’s fine. Just help build this blog! Email me at NicolePerrino@hotmail.com...

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Thursday July 17th 2008

July 17, 2008
By BronxMama

The Comedy Club with Tara Tandlich Teens learns the finer points of humor in a special workshop on stand-up comedy with comedy writer Tara Tandlich. 718.829.5864 van_nest@nypl.org http://www.nypl.org 7/17/08 Ages: 12 to 18 Time: 3pm Cost: Free Van Nest Library 2147 Barnes Avenue Bronx, NY 10462  ———————————————————————————— Favorites from the Treasure Chest Toni Gustafson...

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Wednesday July 15th 2008

July 15, 2008
By BronxMama

Summer Festival A moon bounce, rides, dance contests, a balloon sculptor, carnival games, flower-making, face painting, sand art, lanyard beads, a DJ, and puppet show are all on the schedule. http://www.nycgovparks.org 7/16/08 Ages: 2 to 7 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free Haffen Park Gunther Avenue and Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10469  ———————————————————————————— Carnival of the...

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Tuesday July 15th 2008

July 15, 2008
By BronxMama

Toddler Tuesday The library hosts picture book stories and songs for children ages 13 months to 26 months, accompanied by a parent/caregiver. 718.549.1212 http://www.nypl.org 7/15/08 Ages: 1 to 2 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Bronx, NY 10471  ———————————————————————————— Gustafer Yellowgold Kids can meet Gustafer Yellowgold, the friendly creature who...

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The American Theatre in Parkchester

July 11, 2008
By BronxMama
The American Theatre in Parkchester

When Bri was a baby, we took her to three movies. The first two she did good, but when we went to see a movie in Imax and I had to walk out, she let us know the days of getting through a movie was over. But, a small theatre that is good for testing out...

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Bronx River Art Center

July 10, 2008
By BronxMama

Even though all of the FREE classes have no openings for the summer session, I’m still copying and pasting the art classes for youths at the Bronx River Art Center.. Keep checking back at their site for the next session and take advantage of some free classes!!! Bronx River Art Center Summer 2008 FREE...

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A very Cool Park

July 10, 2008
By BronxMama
A very Cool Park

                   On the Queens side of the Whitestone Bridge, there is Whitestone Park. A nice sized park with lots of room for picnicking and the same park that my father used to swim in the water right under the bridge. But right across the water, on...

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Your Park.

July 10, 2008
By BronxMama

If you’re a mom here who feels like staying indoors verses taking the little ones to your local park (because it’s dirty, too small, simply GHET-TO), you’re not alone. I’ve been in Castle Hill for a  year now and I can count on my fingers (without needing the toes!) how many times I’ve taken...

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July 8, 2008
By BronxMama

Free Park Ed-ventures This Summeresday, Jul 08, 2008 2:00 p.m. Citywide  In addition to the wonderful activities listed in the Urban Park Rangers calendar, this summer the Rangers are offering more! Weekdays in the summer, bring the kids to parks around the city for our drop-in programs. Kids love earning their Nature Detective Badges...

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