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SuperDAD Corey Stemp

Changing perspective

A Color Run is a 5k (3.1 miles) where the participants wear as much white as possible.  At each kilometer along the way there are color stations where people throw powder paint on all the participants as they go by.  This will ensure everyone crosses the finish line in full color!  As a participant you can run the distance and see what your time is or you can jog, walk, or crawl to the finish line.  This is fun to do alone and even more fun with a group of people you love and enjoy spending time with.

On June 22^nd Kingspoint Christian School is excited to be hosting a family friendly5k "KOLOR RUN" which will be held at the Fingernail Building in Howard Amon Park.  It is important for children to get out and participate in healthy activities over the summer and this is a great opportunity for families to have some fun and be active together.

Requirements for this event:

• Be ready to have fun while participating in a healthy activity
• Have the ability to travel 5k in some fashion
• Strollers are welcome (however we cannot guarantee how clean it will be at the finish line)
• No dogs please

PRIZES for both male and female winners

in each age group!

Early Registration Fees:

Individual Registration $35 ($45 after June 1^st)

Child Registration (ages 6-12) - with paid adult $20 ($30 after June 1^st)

Child ages 0-5 - with paid adult FREE

Kingspoint Kolor Run T-shirt (not available to order after June 1st)  $15

Team Registration (min. 5 people)  $30 per person ($40 after June 1^st)

Family Registration (up to 5 participants) $100 ($125 after June 1^st)

Registration sheets available for download at http://3rrr.org/event/kingspoint-kolor-run-3/ Mail or drop off your registration with payment at Kingspoint Christian School, 7900 West Court Street, Pasco WA 99301 or register on line at www.KingspointKolorRun.eventbrite.com

ENTER TO WIN!!!

COMMENT with the name of the last run you participated in OR your favorite Kolor to be entered to win 1 free registration to the Kingspoint Kolor Run ($35 value)! (some restrictions may apply.)  Winner will be announced on June 1!  Good LUCK!

Luckily, there are options for families to keep kids closer to home while still reaping the benefits that summer camp programs have to offer.  Day camps are a time for kids to expand their horizons and learn new skills that schools just aren't able to provide.  During the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities' Spring Break Adventure Camp, children were given the opportunity to explore their world through bird watching, fishing, and hikes in our community.  Through partnering with several organizations, this week off from school was not a week off from learning, rather kids were empowered to ask questions and search for answers outside of the school setting.  Campers in the program reported that, "It was the best week ever!"  and, "We had a fun time getting to know each other and volunteers."

But is it worth it?  Some parents feel that kids need a break from structure during the summer, or that it's easier to have a family member care for them rather than paying for camp.  While those are valid reasons to keep your children home, the value of even one week in a summer camp program that encourages an active lifestyle, outdoor play, new friendships, and exposure to a variety of activities is priceless.  Many programs also offer partial scholarships to families in need of assistance.

Summer day camp registration opens in the spring and some programs fill quickly. Find out more about YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities camp programs.

ENTER TO WIN!!!

COMMENT with your favorite camp activity to be entered to win a $100 voucher for any 2013 YMCA Summer Camp ... there are 4 to choose from! (some restrictions may apply.)  Winner will be announced on June 1!  Good LUCK!

Stephanie Koerner
Amy Munson
Nicole Fisk
Heather Vogtman
Shandece
Maria Alcalde
Sheena Downey
Alessandra Johannesen-Jorge Dearing
Lindsey Stone
Emily Martin-Badeaux
Angie Groce
Holly Hodson

YOU can help your favorite mom win!  Visit us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/mommag to repin your favorite mom ... share this link on Facebook or Twitter and tell your friends to vote!

GOOD LUCK to all of our amazing moms ... make sure you read all of the stories!

Elmo's tip:  Read all the way to the end!!!

When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby's magic wand, there's something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!

Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more.  Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute intermission.  The perfect length for very young children!

Ticket information

Ticket prices: $13, $18, 26 (Gold Circle) & $52 (Sunny Seats).

• Group savings available.  Groups 10+ call 800-745-3000.
• Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
  The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.
• Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

Performance Schedule

Wednesday, May 15:              10:30 am & 7:00 pm

SPECIAL MOM MAGAZINE OFFER!

$3 OFF EACH TICKET!

Sesame Street Live "Can't Stop Singing" is playing at the Toyota Center, May 15!

Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer.

(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.)"

ENTER TO WIN!!!

COMMENT with your favorite Sesame Street character or show to be entered to win a family 4-pack (some restrictions may apply.)  Winner will be announced on May 8!  Good LUCK!

Arts are needed by our young people as a forum for safe expression, communication, exploration and imagination. With the arts students learn skills in problem solving, decision making along with developing cognitive and creative skills and develop their imaginations.

Homemade snow globes are always a fun project whether it is for the holiday season or a rainy day project. Homemade snow globes allow you to create a wintry scene out of your imagination. You can access: www. marthastewart.com/273254/snow-globes or check out other tutorials on Pinterest.com.

Here is a tutorial for making Snow Globes at home.

Materials

Martha Stewart Living, December/January1998/1999

• Straight sided jar (preferably) baby food jars, olive jars, etc.
• Sand paper Glycerin (found drugstore or craft store)
• Distilled water
• Small figurines
• Waterproof glue
• Glitter (optional)

1. Sand the inside of the lid of the jar. Glue your figurine to the jar. I have used E-6000 also Epoxy. Make sure that the glue is dry.

2. Fill the jar with distilled water

3. Add glitter

4. Add 3-4 drops of glycerin.

5. Screw the lid on tight. Optional: Paint the lid before hand with spray paint

6. Check to make sure you have enough water and that everything fits. You can then glue the lid on.

Summer 2013 Classes

This year I will be teaching 3 clay arts class, 2 jewelry classes and 1 Craftapaloosa class.

The clay arts class has been popular with girls as well as boys. We will be working with ceramic clay, making magical creature, small pots, figurines, sculpture, masks and decorating tiles.

In the jewelry class we will be making out own beads. We will incorporate these with glass, wood and metal beads to make pins, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. We will work with Shrinky-dink and make altered domino necklaces.

In Craftapaloosa we work with paper mache, making masks and sculptures, Mardi gras masks, painting tiles and making snow globes.

ENTER TO WIN!

Comment with your favorite spring or summer craft project to be entered to win a one week class for one child from Lisa Day (some restrictions may apply.)  Winner will be announced on April 30!  Good LUCK!

Local families look to Washington's Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program as a secure and predictable way to save for their children's future college costs. As the name implies, GET accounts are guaranteed by law to keep pace with rising tuition. The formula is simple: put away what you can - as early as possible - and watch your account grow.

GET seems like a great deal, but how does it actually work for local families? Jackie Ferrado, GET's Community Relations Manager, sat down with GET account owner Tony Valdez of Richland to learn how GET helps them plan for this major expense.