Alpaca Art moving...

Here is a email I received from Kandi. I did this pottery painting on night and it was SO fun! Had to share. Thanks Kandi!

Dear Valued Painters,



We want to inform you of our exciting move to Downtown Kenosha, 5813 6th Ave ! We sincerely apologize to everyone we will be moving further from. Thanks so much to all of you who found value in the services we provided in Salem , you have really made our last two years enjoyable. There are a few general questions I tried to answer for you below:



General Questions & Answers:



When is the new location opening?

Friday, July 24th.
* Saturday, July 25th : Grand Opening *Free Studio Fees for all past customers & their friends and family at our Grand Opening, (Make sure to mention this offer for free fees.)



How long can we still walk in and paint at your current location?

We will have walk-ins at our Salem location until Tuesday, July 21st, however, anything painted after Sunday, July19th will have to picked up at the Kenosha location.



When is the last day we can pick up our piece from the current location?

Pickups of pieces painted Sunday, July 19th & before may be on Tuesday, July 21st. Pieces not picked up by Tuesday, July 21st will not be held at the Kenosha location for more than 3 weeks after the move, so we encourage you to pick up your pieces as soon as possible.



What about the Summer Camps?

Summer camps will be held as scheduled up until Tuesday, July 21st. July Camps scheduled after that date, will be cancelled. All August camps will be held at the Kenosha location, so feel free to sign up for those anytime!



Will everything be the same when you move?

· When we move, the Phone # will change, still to be determined.

New Location Summer Hours: M:closed Tue:10-4 Wed-Fri:12-8 Sat:11-5 Sun:12-5
· We don’t have a private party room, but will have a party section.

· We will offer new products including glass fusing and “grab & go” pottery & off-site parties, where we drop off all supplies right to you, pick them up to be fired, then drop them back off again! Details about that will be on the website next month.

· Walk-in services will not change and we’ll still have event nights!





Remember, free studio fees at the Grand Opening, Saturday, July 25th

Again, thank you for all of your past visits! Hope to see you soon. If you have more questions, feel free to call us at 262-843-1800 or email us at painting@alpacapottery.com.



Sincerely,



Brenda Brady & Becky Sterba

Alpaca Art llc

Kenosha Velodrome Races

June 29th is “KBC Night at the Kenosha Velodrome” (Washington Park at 22nd Ave and Washington Road). Registration starts at 6:00pm. All are welcome to come and participate in races or be spectators. The cost is $3 to participate in at least 2 races. It’s FREE to come and encourage, cheer and socialize! Remember to bring bike (big wheel, recumbent, road, mountain are all welcome), helmet, snacks, bug spray, camera and lawn chairs! See Sharon at the track to register to race for $3, otherwise, it will be $8 to race for the night.

More info about the velodrome is available at www.333m.com.

If weather is “ify” call Sharon Campbell at 496-0917.

See you all at the track!

Philadelphia and Ligionier PA

We went to Philadelphia for one day. Darren wanted to see the US Mint. You can't bring cameras so I have no pictures. It was actually pretty interesting. We wanted to see the Liberty Bell but it was too stressful driving around down there that we just decided we will come back when the kids are older and can appreciate it.

We then went to Ligonier to see my Uncle Greg and Aunt Ellie and my cousins Jackie and Joey. It was SOOO nice to stay at there awesome camp and to spend time with them. We were lucky enough to go to Joey's baseball game which was alot of fun. They just got a new puppy named Rudy.

Overall is was a great time. It was a bummer that we had to come home to water in my basement?!

Sesame Place

We had a fun time at Sesame Place. My kids were at the PERFECT age. I was concerned that Rylee was too old but she had a blast. She is a roller coaster (any ride) junkie so it was fun for her. Mason still was fasinated by the character and Ayden was in "toddler nirvana". If you have little kids I would recommend you going just know that it's not like Disney meaning its a pretty small park but it was magical. There was tons of opportunity to see and photograph the characters. We did pay more to have a character lunch but it was worth it!

Hershey pictures

We stayed one night in Hershey PA. We did the little tour (a couple times) to get the free chocolate. We had Hershey chocolate milk. Yummy. The kids thought it was a lot of fun. It even smelled like chocolate in there. In fact makes me want some chocolate RIGHT NOW!!

National Bomb Pop day

Celebrate National
Bomb Pop Day!

National Bomb Pop Day is June 25th NOW there is your excuse to have one!

pirates game

Last Sunday we went to a Pittsburgh Pirates game. We had beautiful weather! The game was an Old Time game, which we didnt really realize. It was like it was in 1909. No take me out to the ballgame, no crazy waves or motivating music or scoreboad craziness. It was kinda nice and but it made it a little less interesting to the kids. They did enjoy it overall. We got a Primanti brothers sandwich (has fries and slaw on it) and that was SOOO good. We had never been to that statium before and it was awesome with a great view. They close down the bridge so that pedistrians can walk across. The bad part was trying to get out of there. We were stuck in a parking garage for 1+ hrs!!

Pictures from trip

This is from our first stop on the trip, Beaver County PA. We lived here for 4 years. We also were a Big Brother/Sister to Derek. He was about Rylee's age when we met him. We went to his high school graduation party. It's weird to see him as a young man. He is a great kid and has done well in school. This is a picture of Darren and the kids with him and Derek and his mom, Linda.

We also went to Bruster's, Darren's favorite ice cream two times in one day!!

dad's day

Free 1 Scoop Sundae for Dads!

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All fathers are welcome to come on in to Culver's on Sunday, June 21st for a free 1 scoop sundae! We all know how hard every dad works all year, so we would like to give you a special treat on YOUR DAY! This offer is valid all day, and 1 sundae per father.

We hope to see everyone here on Sunday, June 21st!

Sincerely,

Your Culver's Team

Sincerely,
Your Culver's Team


Culver's of Kenosha
5220 Green Bay Road
Kenosha, WI
53142
262-652-2002

Benefit in July

once you do it once

We went to the Zoo when my sister was here a couple weekends ago. The first time we went last year I said, "Why don't you try to stand like those flamingos?" Now EVERY time we go the kids want there picture taken looking like a flamingo. I can have a whole looking like a flamingo scrapbook.

looking for a used bike??

I thought this was interesting?? If you attend 3 at $10 each you get a free bike ($30). COuld be a good deal if you need a bike?!?

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There will be several workshops happening at the REC and CEDAR, environmental centers opened by UW-Parkside and the City of Kenosha and Racine . These workshops are $10 each and if you go to three of them at either center, you will receive a free used bike. If you can please call ahead (262-595-2651 Caitlin) so we know how many people will be attending, it would be appreciated. Otherwise just show-up, they all will be a good time!



Summer Workshops

All Workshops are from 5-7pm

Root River Environmental Community Center (REC)

1301 W. 6th Street, Racine

June 10th: Mapping and Geocaching

Workshop by John Ward, Assistant Professor of Geography, UW-Parkside

From our cars to our cell phones, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology is quickly becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. This workshop will cover the basics of the utilization of GPS for navigation and mapping. We will also be participating in a popular GPS activity known as Geocaching, so come prepared to go on a "treasure hunt"!



June 18th: Bicycle mechanics and repair - Brian Boehm



July 13th: Bird Neighbors

Workshop by Beth Geppinger, Naturalist at Richard Bong State Recreation Area



July 14th: Bugs I’ve Wondered About

Workshop by Scott Thomson, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside

This workshop will increase your knowledge about some of the insects and other arthropods you may encounter in your house, yard or neighborhood. Color slides, living specimens, and even a brief collecting excursion are included.



July 16th: Bicycle mechanics and repair - Brian Boehm



August 20th: Bicycle mechanics and repair - Brian Boehm



Center for Environmental Education, Demonstration, and Applied Research (CEDAR)

7825 1st Avenue, Kenosha- Southport Beach House

July 13th: Gardening- Composting, soil prep, and soil testing – Kate Jerome



July 22nd: Mapping and Geocaching

Workshop by John Ward, Assistant Professor of Geography, UW-Parkside

From our cars to our cell phones, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology is quickly becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. This workshop will cover the basics of the utilization of GPS for navigation and mapping. We will also be participating in a popular GPS activity known as Geocaching, so come prepared to go on a "treasure hunt"!



July 23rd: Bike Mechanics and repair- Brian Boehm



August 10th: Bird Neighbors– Beth Geppinger

Workshop by Beth Geppinger, Naturalist at Richard Bong State Recreation Area

August 20th: Bugs I’ve Wondered About- M. Scott Thomson

Workshop by Scott Thomson, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside

This workshop will increase your knowledge about some of the insects and other arthropods you may encounter in your house, yard or neighborhood. Color slides, living specimens, and even a brief collecting excursion are included.



August 27th: Bike Mechanics and repair- Brian Boehm



September 17th: Bike Mechanics and Repair- Brian Boehm



Other workshop descriptions coming soon!



Caitlin DeLap
Environmental AmeriCorps* VISTA

UW-Parkside/CCP

Work: 262-595-2651

smart moms know

I found this in Woman's Day magazine

Your first instinct is usually the right one.
Time-outs aren't just for kids.
Sometimes all a kid really needs is someone to listen.
You can't do it all ---and that's OK.
A nap works wonders on cranky toddlers and cranky husbands.
On a hectic day, fast food equals a stress-free dinner --no guilt allowed!

Summer Reading

Hey!! There are lots of opportunities to encourage summer reading with the kids...

Kenosha Library Summer Reading program

as well as this half price books

Chuck e cheese has one



Any more?

50's

It in the 50 and it's June. Is it too much to ask to not have to wear a parka in June. I have lived in Wisconsin for almost 8 years and still not use to it. I told Darren last night that once it turns hot it will be BLAZING until september. Oh well.