Fourth of July is celebrated on a Wednesday day this year. There are tons of parades, concerts, and fireworks displays happening all across Tampa Bay.
You can find a list of events on the Tamp Bay Parent Fourth of July Page.
If you are celebrating at home remember to stay safe. Some cities and counties have restrictions on the fireworks that can be used for personal use; so check before you start having you own Fourth of July show.
HypnoBirthing is a technique used to help relax the body while giving birth. Women still feel pain, but the focus is taken off of the pains of labor and the woman’s mind is focused on something more peaceful.
“Marie F. Mongan, Director of the HypnoBirthing Institute, says that with the aid of hypnosis, a woman can bring her body into a state of deep relaxation in which the body’s muscles can work the way they’re meant to during childbirth. She says it feels similar to daydreaming, or the feeling you get when you are lost in a book or movie. People who’ve used this technique report feeling relaxed, calm, aware, and in control.”
Source: Discovery Health
There are HypnoBirthing instructors across Tampa Bay. The HypnoBirthing Institute keeps a list of providers throughout the country. In addition, there are several birth stories on the web site. HypnoBirthing is an option for women that want to have a natural childbirth, but want to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Some women who have tried a VBAC (Vaginal birth after a C-section) have used HypnoBirthing.
It is great to have the rain coming down. Before experiencing the droughts and water restrictions, the rain seemed like a nuisance. Now it is a welcomed friend that does not come around often enough. Windshield wipers that have been scarcely used are used once again.
For those that do obey the water restrictions, our lawns had been looking pretty pitiful. There are those that obviously do some watering late at nights when everyone is asleep. Citations are still being issued for those that water their lawns other than their county or city assigned days. However, who really wants to turn in their neighbor?
When we do finally get back to normal and have a drought free Tampa Bay, hopefully we remember the days when the rains did not come and become more water wise. There are ways now to save money and water.
AMC theaters are offering free movies during the summer months in there Summer Movie Camp program. The free movies are every Wednesday from June 27 – August 15, except for July 14th. The movies start at 10 a.m. Large groups can call ahead to get free group tickets to the movies. AMC theaters have several locations across the Tampa Bay area.
June 27: Happy Feet
July 4: NO Movie because of July 4th
July 11: Ice Age: The Meltdown
July 18: Barnyard: The Original Party Animals
July 25: Flushed Away
August 1: Charlotte’s Web
August 8: Open Season
August 15: Over the Hedge
Please check with your local AMC theaters to verify that they are participating in the free summer movie program.
For more information visit the AMC web site.
Diego from Go,Diego,Go Live! The Great Jungle Rescue will be appearing at University Mall in Tampa. Diego will be there promoting the live performance Go,Diego,Go Live! The Great Jungle Rescue. Go ,Diego,Go is a popular cartoon appearing on Nick jr. TheNickjr show, Go,Diego,Go , is a spinoff from the hugely popular Dora the Explorer series; Diego is Dora’s cousin.
Go,Diego,Go Live! The Great Jungle Rescue will be appearing at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center June 22-24.
Last weekend Diego made an appearance at the Westshore mall where there was a chance to win a walk-on roll in the live performance. This weekend those there are a chance for those at University Mall to win free tickets to the live performance.
Diego will be at the center court of University Mal in Tampa June 16th, from 12-2pm.
I watched the Oprah Debt Diet update today and it was very interesting. It really has helped a lot of people save and get into better financial situations. Some families did have to work a little extra during the week and cut back on expenses, but it is working for them.
The Four Key Elements of the Debt Diet are:
Oprah has information on her web site on how to start your own debt diet and have a better financial future.
Source: Oprah.com
Bob Barker has ended his tenure on “The Price is Right” by taping the last episode as the host on Wednesday. At the age of 85, Barker is retiring later than most Americans. CBS is still in the search process for their new host of “The Price is Right”.
I would have to say that this would be an extremely hard role to fill since “The Price is Right” is synonymous with Bob Barker. Bob Barker has said that he is willing to temporarily come back to “The Price is Right” until they do find a new host.
Diego from the Nickelodeon production of Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue will be making an appearance Saturday, Jun 9th at the Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa. He will be at the center court from 12-2 p.m. This is a free event and kids will love to see Diego up close after watching him on television and parents don’t forget your cameras.
At this event, you can register to win a walk-on role in the Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue coming to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center June 22-24.
During the summer the Patel Conservatory is having a few one day ballet classes. Patel Conservatory is located in Tampa,Florida.
Friday, June 22
5:30 p.m.: Advanced master class with Bruce Marks (minimum two years on pointe, Orlando Ballet School Level 3 and higher)
Saturday, June 23
10:00 a.m.: Intro to Ballet for Grades Pre-K3 – 1
1:00 p.m.: Intro to Ballet for Grades Pre-K3 – 1
Saturday, July 14
9 a.m.: Beginning Ballet for Grades 2-6
10 am: Intro to Ballet for Grades Pre-K3 – 1
11a.m.: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet for Grades 7-12 with Peter Stark (minimum one year of ballet training)
Friday, July 27
5 p.m.: Intermediate Ballet for Grades 7-12 with Melissa Stafford (minimum one year of ballet training)
Saturday, August 25
9 a.m.: Beginning Ballet for Grades 2-6
10 a.m.: Intro to Ballet for Grades Pre-K3 – 1
11a.m.: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet for Grades 7-12 with Peter
Stark (minimum one year of ballet training)
To register, call 813.222.1002. For more information about the Patel Conservatory, visit patelconservatory.org.
Dr. Pallavi Patel Performing Arts Conservatory
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602
The City of Clearwater is having a Manga art contest for teens between 13-18 years-old. Manga is the Japanese word for comics. It is used in the English-speaking world as a generic term for all comic books and graphic novels that were originally published in Japan. However, Manga is often considered an artistic and storytelling style that can also encompass non-Japanese works.
Drop-off entries by July 27 at any library location:
· Beach Library, 483 Mandalay Ave.
· Countryside Library, 2741 S.R. 580
· East Library, 2251 Drew St.
· Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.
· North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK, Jr. Ave.
For more information, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.
Rebates of up to $100 are available to Tampa Water Department customers who replace their 3.5 gallons or larger tank toilet with a water-saving ultra-low-flush (ULF) 1.6 gallon per flush or less model.
Tampa customers must pre-register before toilet replacement. Contact the Tampa Toilet Rebate Office at (813) 288-8805 for more information and to register for your rebate.
Having to the low-flush toilet will save you in your utility bill because you will be using less water and with the drought we have been experiencing every drop of water makes a difference.
Counties across Tampa Bay are provided meals to children 18 years and younger who might not be able to get a nutritional meal during the summer months. The Summer Food Service programs are operated across the county in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods so that children who might not get enough meals during the summer are able to eat. Each county has different locations where meals are distributed to children
Many of these programs are conducted at local schools and community center. You can try calling your local school district to find locations near you.
Pinellas County Summer Food Service Program Locations
Tampa police had a lock-down at Middleton high school today after shots were fired inside the building. Some people walked onto the school campus and fired shots at a student, who was part of a summer program, and then fled the scene. No one was hurt in this incident.
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Do you know a dad that can dance like a star? He won’t be making on Dancing with the Stars, but he can become an internet dancing superstar and get the chance to win $5,000. This Saturday, June 9th, Hallmark is having a local dancing contest at the Westfield Citrus Park Town Center, better known to some as Citrus Park Mall. The address to the mall is 8021 Citrus Park Town Center; Tampa FL 33625.
The registration for “Hallmark’s Daddy of All Dance-Offs” is open to first 20 dads and registration is from 10:00a.m.-1:p.m on the day of the contest. The dance contest will begin promptly at 2 p.m. The first prize winner will win a 42″ flat screen Television. The second prize local winner gets a Bose Wave Radio. The third place winner gets an ipod nano radio.
The winner of the local contest will compete with other local winners across the country in an internet dance-off and that winner of the national dance-off will get a $5000 prize.
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Some folks may already know, but for others of you that do not know, Walt Disney world theme Parks have annual passes. The passes allow you to visit many of the Walt Disney Parks throughout the year. Florida residents can purchase the prices at a lower price. Passes are also available to non-Florida residents.