Be sure to check out two new classes added to Fridays in the Weekly Calendar which are an arts and crafts class in San Rafael and an Introduction to Ballet class that begins in Fairfax.
The art classes at ‘Studio4Art’ in Novato are up and running for the new year and they are offering a 10% discount when signing up for any of classes during January when you mention ‘The Marin Scoop’! Check out their website; www.studio4art.net/
The art classes at ‘Studio4Art’ in Novato are up and running for the new year and they are offering a 10% discount when signing up for any of classes during January when you mention ‘The Marin Scoop’! Check out their website; www.studio4art.net/
I am also introducing a new home deco & style section to the blog this week which will cover decoration ideas for your child’s room and other areas of the home, and inspirational ideas for parties and entertaining. It is called 'A Cup of Chic'. I would love your feedback!
Weekend Events
Friday January 14th
'Jump ‘n’ Bounce Date Night’, from 5.00 – 10.00 pm, Jump ‘n’ Bounce, 718 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, $ 10-15 an hour, call 415 459 8978 for details;
Drop off the kids at the bounce indoor space for arts and crafts, face painting and movie time while you enjoy dinner out together.
Saturday January 15th
‘Kid’s Choice’ from 9.30 – 10.30 am every week until July 18th, San Rafael Gymnastics, 129 Carlos Drive, San Rafael; $10 or $8 for enrolled students;
Children aged 18 months to 6 years old can come and play (accompanied with an adult) in a fun non-class environment that included a foam pit and trampoline.
Sunday January 16th
‘Free Concert’ from 2.00 – 4.00 pm, Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley;
'A Cup of Chic' - Home Deco & Style
A new section that I am introducing to this blog is a home deco & style notebook that allows me to share some fun and inspirational ideas with you. From decorating your child’s room and other areas of the home, to inspirational ideas for parties and holiday entertaining.
It is called 'A Cup of Chic' and it may develop into a separate blog so I would love to have your feedback! Email me on sophialdavies@gmail.com or leave a comment in the comment box below.
One of my favorite websites is www.etsy.com that allows artists to sell their handmade or vintage items through the site. There is some great handmade baby and children’s items to choose from in their ‘Children Showcase’ which allows sellers to show off their daily top picks from the children’s category.
I particularly like the photography, art illustrations, collage and prints on offer and wanted to share my favorites with you.
I have recently ordered a print from “The Ink Society” based in Oregon who has their own take on the iconic British slogan poster used during WW11. Their 13x19” reproduction posters with a slight twist to the words, is available in modern colors, and they are currently having a blowout sale at $9 each!
print by The Ink Society
I am currently in nesting mode and found these cute prints for the new nursery which will look great mounted in simple white IKEA frames. The vintage style pictures that are created digitally are from a great company based in Germany called ‘Green Nest’.
Print by Green Nest
If you purchase two A4 (8.27 x 11.69”) prints, the designer is also offering another print for free!
Photo by Green Nest
Green Nest also makes personalized prints that would make wonderful gifts!
Print by Green Nest
I have been looking for a colorful alphabet poster for my son’s room for a while now, and I finally found a great one by ‘Lizzy Clara’ based in Vermont.
Print by Lizzy Clara
I also love Lizzy Clara's mix and match ”I Love You” cards, if you choose four designs she will custom mix them for you. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Birthday Party Entertainment
If you are looking for musical entertainment for your one or two year old’s birthday party, look no further than Sara Sonnet, who also does the story time at the San Rafael Library on Friday mornings (see weekly calendar below). The little ones are encouraged to shake their shakers, stump their feet and enjoy new and classic songs.
Sara offers 30 minutes of cheerful sing along with some story time, and the set can be adapted to your child’s preference. Sara performed at my son’s 2nd birthday over the weekend and sang his favorite songs with some new ones thrown in, like a birthday song tailor-made for him. She also ends with a balloon song, where each child gets to choose their favorite color and Sara makes up a song about each one. It is fun to see the different reactions from the children.
Contact Sara Sonnett for details at sbsonnet@hotmail.com
Weekly Calendar of Ongoing
Toddler Activities in Marin
New Classes include an ‘Intro to Ballet’ on Fridays mornings in Fairfax, the class is for 2 – 5 year olds and is designed to help develop rhythm, co-ordination and attention while having fun playing and pretending to music. It is $12 drop in or $60 for a six week session.
Also on Fridays, a new art class begins at the San Rafael Community Center. The class, for 2 – 5 year olds, will have different crafts and materials set up to allow your child to engage in creative fun. It is not an instructor led class so parents are encouraged to help in creating a one of a kind master piece.
Monday
10.00 - 10.30 am - Kid's Story Time Club, Pharmaca, 7514 Redwood Blvd, Novato
10.00 – 10.30 am – Book Babies, San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Ave Town Council chamber
10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’, The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
9.00 - 1.00 pm - 'Jack and Jill' indoor play space, 217 Western Avenue, Petaluma (every day)
10.30 – 11.15 am – ‘Music Together of Marin’, The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, 47 Tamal Vista Blvd
9.00 - 1.00 pm - 'Jack and Jill' indoor play space, 217 Western Avenue, Petaluma (every day)
10.00 - 6.00 pm - 'Jump n Bounce, 718 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo (every day)
Tuesday
9.30 – 10.45 am – Baby Bounce Story time – Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Ave, 1st Floor
10.00 – 10.30 am - ‘Baby Bounce’ Story time at Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael (ON VACATION FROM JAN 17TH - FEB 1ST)
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael (ON VACATION FROM JAN 17TH - FEB 1ST)
10.00 – 11.30 am - ‘Play date for 2 and under’ at The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael (ON VACATION FROM JAN 17TH - FEB 1ST)
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael (ON VACATION FROM JAN 17TH - FEB 1ST)
10.00 – 11.30 am - ‘Play date for 2 and under’ at The Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
(CLASSES ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT)
10.15 - 10.45 am - 'Music Circle', at The Parents Center, Heller's Store, 514 4th Street, San Rafael
10.15 - 10.45 am - 'Music Circle', at The Parents Center, Heller's Store, 514 4th Street, San Rafael
(CLASSES ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT)
11.00 - 11.30 am – ‘Book Club Story Time’ at ‘Pottery Barns Kids’ store, Corte Madera Village
Wednesday
10.00 - 12.00 pm - 'Indoor Power Play' at Cal Star Gym, 70 Digital Drive, Suite 3, Novato (NEW START TIME)
10.00 -10.30 am – Music Together, San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.15 – 10.45 am - ‘Music Circle’ (Under 1 yr), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
10.15 – 10.45 am - ‘Music Circle’ (Under 1 yr), The Parents Center, Heller’s, 514 4th St, San Rafael
(CLASSES ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT)
10.00 - 10.45 am - Fun & Funky (age 2 - 4), Fairfax Community Center,
10.00 - 10.45 am - Fun & Funky (age 2 - 4), Fairfax Community Center,
10.30 - 11.30 am – Adventure Club Drop in Play, MLK Gym, 610 Colma Street, Sausalito
11.00 - 11.30 am – Story Time at Giggle Store, Corte Madera Village
11.00 -11.30 am – Preschool Story time, Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd
3.00 – 5.00 pm – Crawlers Camp (up to 23 months) at Stretch the Imagination, Corte Madera
Thursday
8.00 – 1.00 pm – Farmers Market, The Civic Center
10.00 - 12.00 pm - 'Indoor Power Play' at Cal Star Gym, 70 Digital Drive, Novato (NEW START TIME)
9.30 – 10.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (up to 24 months) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 11.30 am - ‘Jumping Jacks’ (24 months & up) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.15 -10.45 am – Toddler Story time (2-3 yrs), Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
10.30 – 11.00 am – Story Time at San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
11.00 - 11.30 am - Story Time at Barnes & Noble, 313 Corte Madera Center
3.30 - 4.00 pm - 'Stories with Phil Sheridan', Sausalito Library, 420 Litho Street
Friday
10.30 – 11.00 am – Story Time at San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
11.00 - 11.30 am - Story Time at Barnes & Noble, 313 Corte Madera Center
3.30 - 4.00 pm - 'Stories with Phil Sheridan', Sausalito Library, 420 Litho Street
Friday
10.00 – 10.30 am – NEW! Intro to Ballet, Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax (until July 6th see above for details)
9.30 – 10.15 am – NEW! Doodlers Craft Time, San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael (see above for details)
10.30 - 11.30 am - Story Time with Sara Bonnet, San Rafael Library, 618 B Street, San Rafael
10.30 – 12.00 pm – Jumping Jacks, Strawberry Recreation District, 118 Strawberry Drive, 2nd floor gym
10.30 – 12.00 pm – Free Playgroup (Under 5), Marin Head Start, 610 Drake Ave, Marin City
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