Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bust Spring Break Boredom
Spring break begins Monday for most students, and we have some great way to keep them busy
Our Grab & Go Kids Planner suggests five activities each week parents can do with their children. These highlighted events and attractions are close to home and reasonably priced or free. With spring break around the corner, you may just be looking for something fun to take the kids to do. After all, who wants to hear, “I am bored” all day?
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
1. Lake Elementary Students Display
When/Where: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the one-room schoolhouse of the Lake Township Historical Society, 1101 Lake Center Rd., Uniontown
Why Go: Children of all ages can kick off spring break by viewing a large display of one-of-a-kind artwork done by the students of Lake Elementary School. Also included in the restored school house are photos, books and desks related to schooling of days gone by.
Pricing: Free
2.
When/Where: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Glazed & Amused, 2045 E. Maple St., North Canton
Why Go: Children and adults can paint their own masterpieces on various pieces of unfinished pottery. Your kiddos will be all smiles while adding colors and designs to the pieces of their choice. Once the pottery has gone through the kiln, it is yours to keep as a special treasure. Be sure to bring the camera!
Pricing: Prices vary depending on the pottery selected. If you wish to do it as cheaply as possible, plan on spending about $10-$15 each.
3. Make Memory Bracelets
When/Where: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday at Pat Catan’s
Why Go: Children of all ages and adults can make and take home a special memory bracelet. While at the store, look around for other craft projects you can do together at home this week to make spring break more fun!
Pricing: Free
4. Spring Break Stories and Crafts
When/Where: 2 p.m. Monday through April 1 at Lake Community Branch of the Stark County Library
Why Go: Children can have a daily activity to look forward to all week long. Youngsters in grades K-3 can stop in each day of spring break to listen to a great story and complete a neat craft. The library is located at 11955 Market Ave. N, Uniontown.
Pricing: Free
5. Timberdoodle Doo-Dah
When/Where: 7:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoover Connector Trail off E. Maple Street, North Canton
Why Go: Children in 3rd grade and up and adults can learn about Timberdoodles, odd migrating birds. These birds are beginning their courtship and perform interesting sounds and flight patterns to begin the process. Meet at the entrance of the Hoover Connector, by the ball fields, and bring your own binoculars.
Pricing: Free. Reservations must be made by Monday. To do so, call 330-477-3552 or do so online