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Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Submitted by Stephanie on March 12, 2010 - 2:11pm
When: March 19, 2010 - 5:00pm
Where:  4 West 43rd Street, Room # 618, New York NY
Cost:  FREE reservations required
Contact:  773.744.1662 or newyork@littleustaads.com
Website:  http://www.littleustaads.com
Ages:  6 months to 5 years

Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga! Looking for a new class to try out? Not looking forward to another rendition of Old Macdonald? Join us for a new class demo! Little Ustaads is a music class based on Indian music that "allows children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals."

Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.

Learn more about Little Ustaads here:

http://www.littleustaads.com/

Please RSVP directly with Kavita - newyork@littleustaads.com

 

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Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Submitted by Stephanie on March 12, 2010 - 2:08pm
When: March 26, 2010 - 10:00am
Where:  645 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York NY
Cost:  FREE reservations required
Contact:  Kavita Bafana 773.744.1662 or newyork@littleustaads.com
Website:  http://www.littleustaads.com/
Ages:  6 months to 5 years

Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga! Looking for a new class to try out? Not looking forward to another rendition of Old Macdonald? Join us for a new class demo! Little Ustaads is a music class based on Indian music that "allows children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals."

Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.

Learn more about Little Ustaads here:

http://www.littleustaads.com/

Please RSVP directly with Kavita - newyork@littleustaads.com

 

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Brooklyn Family Bike Ride in Prospect Park

Submitted by stephenlehtonen on March 11, 2010 - 12:38pm
When: March 21, 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where:  468 Bergen Street, Brooklyn NY 11217
Cost:  Free
Contact:  Stephen@ActionArena.org
Website:  http://www.RideBrooklynNY.com
Ages:  Older than 1 year

We will be meeting at Ride Brooklyn at 9:00 am and departing at 9.30am sharp. It will be a 5 to 6 mile family paced ride around Prospect Park and back to the shop. It will take a little over 90 minutes to complete. When we return to Ride Brooklyn we will have snacks and drinks for everyone.
Any and all bicycles and trailers are welcome to ride. Helmets will be required for adults and kids. We will have Zigo leader X2’s available to test ride. If you wish to reserve a one give Ride Brooklyn a call 347-599-1340, as numbers are limited. We look forward to riding with you all!
please rsvp if you think you will be attending!

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Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Submitted by kavitabafana on March 10, 2010 - 12:05pm
When: March 23, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where:  324 Lafayette St. 7th Floor , New York NY
Cost:  FREE - Reservations Required
Contact:  Kavita Bafana 773.744.1662 or newyork@littleustaads.com
Website:  http://www.littleustaads.com
Ages:  6 months to 5 years
Free Demo for Little Ustaads - An Indian Classical Music Class

Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga! Looking for a new class to try out? Not looking forward to another rendition of Old Macdonald? Join us for a new class demo! Little Ustaads is a music class based on Indian music that "allows children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals."

Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.

Learn more about Little Ustaads here:

http://www.littleustaads.com/

Please RSVP directly with Kavita - newyork@littleustaads.com

Thanks.

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Hidden New York: Fun for Kids in Chelsea Market

Hidden New York:  Fun for Kids in Chelsea Market

Back in my pre-parent days I would travel all over the city for my groceries and one of my favorite places to shop was the Chelsea Market.  I loved the industrial look of the worn factory floors and exposed brick combined with the European food hall feel of the place. What did I care that I had to schlep up and across town get my stuff back home?  I was just one person back then and I could hail a cab if I had to.  Once my son was born all that changed —now Chelsea Market serves another purpose in my life, a great indoor place to while away some time with a young child in tow.

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Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp Open House

Submitted by ChelseaPiersNYC on March 3, 2010 - 12:59pm
When: April 17, 2010 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where:  Between Piers 61 and 62, West 23rd St. & the Hudson River, New York NY 10011
Cost:  Free
Contact:  Selina Droz, Assistant Camp Director
Website:  http://www.chelseapiers.com/sumcmp.htm
Ages:  Camps for kids ages 3-22 years old
Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp Open House

Join Chelsea Piers for a Summer Camp Open House! Tour the facility, learn about our 16 camp options and meet the camp directors. Please call 212.336.6846. No reservations are needed to attend the Open House.

Sports day camps for tots to teens include:
* Half-Day Preschool Ice Skating Camp
* Half-Day Preschool Gymnastics Camp
* 3-Day Week Option for Preschool Gymnastics Camp
* Junior Gymnastics Camp
* Golf Camp
* Performance Golf Camp
* Gymnastics Camp
* Sports Academy Camp
* Ice Skating Camp
* Ice Hockey Camp
* BlueStreak Summer Camps
* Acceleration Hockey Camp
* BlueStreak Basketball Camp
* BlueStreak Football Camp
* BlueStreak Volleyball Camp
* Elite Soccer Camp
* Urban Adventure Camp
* Bowling Camp

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Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp Open House

Submitted by ChelseaPiersNYC on March 3, 2010 - 12:55pm
When: March 20, 2010 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where:  Pier 61, West 23rd Street & the Hudson River, New York NY 10011
Cost:  Free
Contact:  Selina Droz, Assistant Camp Director
Website:  http://www.chelseapiers.com/sumcmp.htm
Ages:  Camps for kids ages 3-22 years old
Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp Open House

Join Chelsea Piers for a Summer Camp Open House! Tour the facility, learn about our 16 camp options and meet the camp directors. Please call 212.336.6846. No reservations are needed to attend the Open House. Second Open House scheduled for April 17 at the Field House.

Sports day camps for tots to teens include:
* Half-Day Preschool Ice Skating Camp
* Half-Day Preschool Gymnastics Camp
* 3-Day Week Option for Preschool Gymnastics Camp
* Junior Gymnastics Camp
* Golf Camp
* Performance Golf Camp
* Gymnastics Camp
* Sports Academy Camp
* Ice Skating Camp
* Ice Hockey Camp
* BlueStreak Summer Camps
* Acceleration Hockey Camp
* BlueStreak Basketball Camp
* BlueStreak Football Camp
* BlueStreak Volleyball Camp
* Elite Soccer Camp
* Urban Adventure Camp
* Bowling Camp

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Using MeetUp.com to Make New Mom and Dad Friends

Using MeetUp.com to Make New Mom and Dad Friends

If I had to give one piece of advice to a new parent in NYC, or anywhere for that matter, it would have nothing to do with stroller choice or sleep schedules. It would be to find a parents group and find it fast.

Being a new mother (or father) in NYC can be surprisingly isolaing. There's people all around, but it's hard to actually meet other new parents and we need that essential support network of mommy and daddy friends here in the city more than anyone. While there are lots of resrources, from community groups to fee-based classes or clubs, what worked wonders for this Manhattan mom was the internet, specifically Meetup.com.

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Spring Solstice Drumming Circle

Submitted by Katia on March 1, 2010 - 12:22pm
When: March 20, 2010 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:  New York NY 10011
Cost:  $40 per family, $45 at the door
Contact:  info@citytreehouse.com
Website:  http://www.citytreehouse.com
Ages:  all ages

If you have never participated in a drumming circle it is hard to imagine how much fun it can be and how much rhythm you have and never knew about. Join them at City Treehouse for this family drumming session led by Brazilian percussionist and powerhouse vocalist, Lilliana Araujo, and percussionist/flutist, Dominique Gagne. Percussion instruments of all types will be provided but feel free to bring your own. The drumming session will start at 5pm. Pizza, fruit, veggies, desserts and drinks will be provided for both kids and adults from 5:45-6:30p. The water table and treehouse play area will be open for free play after dinner.

* Experience the excitement of a drumming circle
* Learn about drumming and discover your beat
* Be entertained by talented performers
* Enjoy dinner and drinks while you socialize with other families
* Play in the treehouse or splash around the water table with your friends

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40 Places to Breastfeed Your Baby in New York City

40 Places to Breastfeed Your Baby in New York City

In New York State, legally, you can nurse in public anywhere you want, but knowing you’re protected under the law doesn't always make it easy. The great thing about breastfeeding is that you don't need much, but a comfy chair, a quiet spot, maybe even a little privacy certainly make nursing on the go a little more pleasant.

Finding a good place to breastfeed your baby in New York City can be a challenge. We asked moms from all over the city for their secret nursing spots and got the goods on where to go and tips on which places have extra benefits, like some toys on hand for older children to play with while they wait.

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