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A Macaroni Minute
Welcome to Macaroni Westminster-Carroll! Your go-to place for kid and family friendly events in Carroll County. I want to welcome all of our new subscribers!
I hope you will find this to be an amazing resource for your family!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!
It is just about Carnival Season, so keep up to date with local carnivals here in Westminster-Carroll Macaroni Kid!
Spring has sprung and there are some great activities and events in this week's newsletter. I hope you get a chance to ...
Gel Boards
Macaroni Made
I saw this awesome idea on Pinterest and it inspired me to try my own take on it! My kids love it and it was so easy and fun to make!
Supplies:
Hair gel (cheap stuff from the a dollar store)
Glitter
Duct tape
Cardboard
Clear plastic bag
Step 1: Measure approximately 5-6 ounces of hair gel and mix in as much glitter as you want!
Step 2: Pour mixture into a clear food storage bag and get as much air out as possible and seal bag.
Step 3: Measure ...
Mini Pancake Kabobs
A simple and fun family breakfast idea that the kiddos can help create! Use your imagination - toppings and flavor combinations are endless for these kabobs!
You will need:
Pancake mix - prepared as stated on the box
Toppings:
Berries - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Bananas
Sausage links
Tooth picks or skewers
Directions:
- Prepare pancake batter as stated on box.
- Gather topping and cook, wash, slice as needed.
- Heat skillet and cook pancakes as directed on package. We made "bite-size" pancakes, about 2 inches wide - some plain and some chocolate chip. It was ...
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood
May Book Club Title
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood is not your typical fairy tale. When a normal little girl dreams one night that she is a princess, she wakes up to realize her royal adventures aren't just a dream after all. She's not just a princess who wears pretty gowns and goes to balls though, she fearlessly stands up to dragons and tames trolls.
Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...
Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...
Take A Colorful Nature Walk
Macaroni Fun
Make your next walk a hunt for specific colors (try this any time of the year). This is an easy project that can be made very simple as your time/ materials/ patience demands.
You’ll need:
- An empty egg carton
- Paints and paintbrushes
Paint the inside of an egg carton different colors. Encourage the children to mix colors together or add black or white to create different hues.
Want it less messy? Use markers or crayons.
Need it even easier? Place crayon pieces inside your egg carton, and/or use ...
Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Blacksmith Days @ Carroll County Farm Museum
Hosted by the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. Guest blacksmiths demonstrate specialty blacksmithing. Hands-on classes. Auction of blacksmith equipment and forged items. Food for sale; Farmhouse tours, Living History Center, exhibit buildings, and Museum Gift Shop open Noon to 5 p.m. both days. Museum season passes honored.
Where: Carroll County Farm Museum
500 South Center Street
Westminster,MD 21157When: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All agesCost: Cost for some activities and food
Saturday, May 18 - Past Times for Children: One Room Schoolhouses
Children will learn what it was like to attend school in a one room schoolhouse. They will “visit” this time period through dramatic play, stories, song, and various activities.
Where: In the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD.When: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AMWho: For children ages 4 to 7.How: Pre-registration required. 410-848-6494Cost: $6 per child, includes materials.
Saturday, May 18 - Swing Into Spring @ Taneytown Memorial Park
Crafters, Artisians, demonstrations, music, food, information. Sponsoring Organization:City of Taneytown
Where: Taneytown Memorial Park
E Baltimore St
Taneytown,MD 21787When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All agesHow: www.taneytown.orgCost: NO ENTRANCE FEE
Saturday, May 18 - Lego Chima Play Day Event at Boscov’s!
Where: Boscov's Toy DepartmentWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: all agesHow: Just show upCost: free, while supplys last
Saturday, May 18 - National Kids to Parks Day and Small Fry Triathlon
The City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day, created by the National Park Trust! Enter our Small Fry Triathlon ($5 entry fee) at Westminster City Park, enjoy a FREE snowball, the Carroll County Library will have a book sale at the Library Park, Recreation on the Move, SafeKids Carroll County, bike safety and helmet fit checks will be performed, D.A.R.E. and Paradise of Fun Children FitnessFun Center will be out and about at the park!
Where: Westminster City ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: All agesHow: For more information on this exciting event, call 410-848-9161.Cost: Events are free to participate in (except Small Fry Triathlon $5 entry fee).
May 25th through May 27th
Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, June 1 - Gamber & Community Fire Co. Carnival
Annual Fire Company Carnival (May 25 – June 1, 2013) – The 1st fireman’s carnival of the year! Rides, food, games and entertainment. Free fireworks on Monday night, Memorial Day – 5/27/13. Sponsoring Organization: Gamber & Community Fire Co.
Where: Fire Co. Carnival Grounds
3838 Niner Road
Finksburg,MD 21048When: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PMWho: All agesHow: www.gambervfd.orgCost: Cost for rides and food
Monday, May 27 through Saturday, June 1 - 2013 Annual Fireman’s Carnival
May 27-June 1, 2013. Rides, games of chance, enterainment, food galore on carnival grounds, lunch & dinners in the Fire Hall, silent auction and much more. Please check out our website for all the details. Sponsoring Organization: Union Bridge Fire Company
Where: Union Bridge Fire Co
8 West Locust Street
Union Bridge,MD 21791When: 6:00 PM (Check website for specific activity times)Who: All agesHow: www.ubfc8.orgCost: Cost for food and rides
$2.00 coupon on website
Event Calendar!
Use the Calendar to Plan Your Days!
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Westminster-Carroll Business Directory
One thing I have always loved about Macaroni Kid is that we are uber local!
With that said, we are very excited to be rolling out our Business Directory with a major focus on local businesses right here in our area!
Macaroni Kid wants to recognize the local men and women who own or run their own business. We encourage you to take a look at the Business Directory to see what businesses are listed, and all of the great products and services they offer!
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