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Summer is coming!!  Check out the opportunities your family will have this summer.  Just a few:  Urichsville Water Park, The Farm, Tuscora Park, The Lynn Drive In Movie Theater, not to mention all of the super awesome festivals!  So fire up those grills families and strike to create some memories.  Have a great week and a fantastic Mother's Day!

Supporting Your Child Through Tragedy


Being a parent is a tough enough job for anyone on any given day. Having to be responsible for another human life and needing to worry if that child has been fed, bathed, is getting enough sleep, is healthy, is growing and developing, and is happy can be the most enjoyable and the most difficult of challenges a care taker may endure. 

On top of the everyday “normal” stress that comes with this role, we now add on the pure devastation and emotional trauma that comes along with being part ...

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Dirt Cupcakes


Celebrate spring with these fun cupcakes that any gardener would adore!

What you need…
  • Box of cupcake mix (plus all ingredients listed on the back)
  • Cupcake liners
  • Can of chocolate icing
  • Chocolate sandwich cookies
  • Zipper seal baggies
  • Big spoon or a measuring cup (something good for smashing that won't break!)
  • Gummy worms
  • Craft sticks
  • Hot glue gun
  • Construction paper
  • Things to decorate paper - stickers, glitter glue, foam shapes, markers, etc.
 
What you do...
  1. Bake cupcakes according to directions on the box.
  2. While the cupcakes bake, create flowers with your kiddos! Talk about the different types of flowers and their different ...

This Week's Calendar:


May 7th through May 11th

Tuesday, May 7 - Make-It-Take-It: Mother's Day Craft @ Tuscarawas Branch Library

Stop in the library on select Tuesdays to make a fun craft to take home. Make a Mother's Day craft today!
Where: Tuscarawas Branch Library - 209 S. Main St., Tuscarawas, OH
When: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 740-922-2748

Wednesday, May 8 - AWANA @ Dover First Christian Church in Dover

AWANA is a weekly bible club that teaches students discipleship, leadership, and service through scripture memorization, bible lessons and fun games. This program runs from 9/5/12 through 5/22/13.
Where: Dover First Christian Church. 3029 N Wooster Ave., Dover, Ohio
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: 2 Years old through H.S. Seniors
How: Register at anytime during the program - it runs 9/5/12 through 5/22/13.
Cost: 2 years old-6th grade $25. 7th-12th grade $10 unless they want to earn awards, then $25. Maximum charge of $50 per family. All fees will be used to defray costs of books and awards. Scholarships are available for those that need it.
For more info: 330-364-3520 or visit www.awana.org

Saturday, May 11 - Happy Mothers' Day Dolly Tea Party @ Dover Public Library

Bring your mother, grandmothers, aunts, etc., along with your favorite doll or stuffed animal for a fun program of music, books, refreshments and fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own tea cup.
Where: Dover Public Library - 525 N. Walnut St., Dover
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Kids and their "guests"
How: Registration April 29 - May 9 - 330-343-6123
Cost: FREE!
For more info: (330) 343-6123

Saturday, May 11 - Miss Dolly Story Time @ Mineral City

Come listen to beloved Miss Dolly as she shares a story with the little ones.
Where: Nicole Donant Library, 8503 N. High St. Mineral City, OH
When: 1:00 PM
Who: All children
How: Call ahead or stop in to sign up for each storytime ahead of time. 
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 330-859-9100

Teen Scene:


May 6th through May 9th

Monday, May 6 - Animanga Club Meeting @ Cochocton Library

Fans of manga and anime meet each month to preview anime, discuss manga, share web sites, learn about Japanese culture, draw and much, much more!
Where: Coshocton Public Library - Large Meeting Room
When: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Grades 7-12
How: Must register before attending
Cost: Free!
For more info: Register at 740-622-0956 or at http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=cop&lmx=221010

Tuesday, May 7 - Teen Tuesday: Writing Workshop @ Dover Public Library

Join other teens at the library every Tuesday afternoon for a wide variety of events that give you opportunities to make new friends, learn new things, and use your creativity.
Where: Dover Public Library - 525 N. Walnut St., Dover
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Teens in grades 7 throuh 12
How: Call 330-343-6123 to register
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 330-343-6123

Wednesday, May 8 - Plugged & Unplugged @ Cochocton Library

Gather with your friends for online and traditional gaming, board games, video games, internet access, snacks and fun!
Where: Coshocton Public Library - Large Meeting Room
When: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Grades 7 - 12
How: Must register first
Cost: Free!
For more info: Register at 740-622-0956 or at http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=cop&lmx=220975

Thursday, May 9 - Open Mike Night @ Park Place Teen Center in New Philadelphia

Open Mike Night! Park Place Teen Center is a community teen center located in beautiful, historic Tuscora Park. Open all year round with adult supervision and many activities for young people. Full service food counter and five-terminal Internet station.
Where: Park Place Teen Center - 161 Tuscora Ave. NW, New Philadelphia
When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: 6th grade through 12th grade
How: Just show up. Non-members are alllowed to participate in Open Mike night.
Cost: FREE! Membership to Park Place Teen Center is $12/year.

Plan Ahead:


May 14th through May 18th

Tuesday, May 14 - Teen Tuesday: YA Crew Special Event for Full Members @ Dover Public Library

Join other teens at the library every Tuesday afternoon for a wide variety of events that give you opportunities to make new friends, learn new things, and use your creativity.
Where: Dover Public Library - 525 N. Walnut St., Dover
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Teens in grades 7 throuh 12 who are Full Members of the YA Crew
How: Call 330-343-6123 to register
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 330-343-6123

Wednesday, May 15 - Plugged & Unplugged @ Cochocton Library

Gather with your friends for online and traditional gaming, board games, video games, internet access, snacks and fun!
Where: Coshocton Public Library - Large Meeting Room
When: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Grades 7 - 12
How: Must register first
Cost: Free!
For more info: Register at 740-622-0956 or at http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=cop&lmx=220975

Wednesday, May 15 - AWANA @ Dover First Christian Church in Dover

AWANA is a weekly bible club that teaches students discipleship, leadership, and service through scripture memorization, bible lessons and fun games. This program runs from 9/5/12 through 5/22/13.
Where: Dover First Christian Church. 3029 N Wooster Ave., Dover, Ohio
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: 2 Years old through H.S. Seniors
How: Register at anytime during the program - it runs 9/5/12 through 5/22/13.
Cost: 2 years old-6th grade $25. 7th-12th grade $10 unless they want to earn awards, then $25. Maximum charge of $50 per family. All fees will be used to defray costs of books and awards. Scholarships are available for those that need it.
For more info: 330-364-3520 or visit www.awana.org

Thursday, May 16 - Make-It-Take-It: Cats @ Bolivar Library

Stop in during library hours to make a fun craft to take home. Make a cat today!
Where: Bolivar Library - 455 W Water St. Bolivar, OH
When: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Children of all ages
How: Just show up during library hours (1PM-8PM) on the 3rd Thursday of each month
Cost: FREE!
For more info: 330-874-2720

Thursday, May 16 - Pizza & Pages Children's Book Club @ Coshocton Library

Discuss the book of the month while eating some pizza!
Where: Small Meeting Room @ The Coshocton Library - 655 Main Street, Coshocton OH
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Grades 4 - 6
How: Register and reserve your copy of the monthly book with Mrs. Custer at the library
Cost: FREE!
For more info: (740) 622-0956

Thursday, May 16 - Open Mike Night @ Park Place Teen Center in New Philadelphia

Open Mike Night! Park Place Teen Center is a community teen center located in beautiful, historic Tuscora Park. Open all year round with adult supervision and many activities for young people. Full service food counter and five-terminal Internet station.
Where: Park Place Teen Center - 161 Tuscora Ave. NW, New Philadelphia
When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: 6th grade through 12th grade
How: Just show up. Non-members are alllowed to participate in Open Mike night.
Cost: FREE! Membership to Park Place Teen Center is $12/year.

Saturday, May 18 - Cy Young Kids Baseball Card Club @ Dover Public Library

Do you collect baseball cards or want to learn how you can get started? This new club is for you!
Where: Dover Public Library - 525 N. Walnut St., Dover (Community Room)
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-12
How: Registration required - 330-343-6123
Cost: FREE!
For more info: (330) 343-6123

Saturday, May 18 - Spring Lantern Tour @ Schoenbrunn Village in New Philadelphia

Walk through the restored Moravian mission town by only the glow of a lantern. Enter the cabins and meet with costumed interpreters and learn how life was in 1772. Demonstrations include wood-working, fiber arts, quill-writing and butter churning.
Where: Historic Schoenbrunn Village, St. Rt. 259, New Philadelphia.
When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Regular admission rates apply - adults $7, ages 7-17 $4, under 7 is FREE!
For more info: Facebook event page

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Tuscarawas County Kid & Family Events


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Have a great week in Tuscarawas County and beyond!

Tiffini


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