Saturday, May 26, 2012

Build a Bird House Workshop at 1:00pm
Cost: Members: $10/kit; Non-members: $12/kit

Create a beautiful wooden birdhouse to take home in this adult-and-child workshop.  Additional kits will be available for purchase the day of the event. This workshop is recommended for children age 5 and older.  An adult should accompany each child.  Participants must pre-pay and pre-register by visiting www.bpzoo.org or by calling (508)991-6178x 31.

Mommy and Me Yoga at the Zoo!

Great for ages 18 months to 4 years!
May Session: May 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 1:00pm
Zoo Members: $32 per adult/child pair; Non-members: $40 per adult/child pair plus zoo admission

Stretch, Learn, Breathe, Play at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! Join certified children’s yoga instructor Lynda Jacobvitz to explore creative movement through games, songs and simple yoga with your child in a fun and nurturing environment. They will move like frogs, roar like lions and wag their downward dog tails using a variety of multi-sensory experiences. Class is offered to children with a parent, grandparent or caregiver.

Participants must pre-register and pre-pay for Mommy & Me Yoga by calling (508) 991-4556 x 10 or email.

(New Bedford) – The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (The Z) presents the Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty, of the Emmy-winning Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers” in high-octane rock concert for the whole family. The “Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012” to The Z for two shows on Friday, May 4th at 4PM and 7PM.

The Imagination Movers were the highest-rated and most popular live family act of 2011.  Their appeal is driven by a combination of danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you’ve got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the littlest of kids along with their older siblings, parents and grandparents.  It doesn’t hurt that the Movers pepper their live shows with musical references to their many inspirations, including U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, the Beastie Boys and all sorts of classic and modern rockers.

The Imagination Movers began in 2003 as a rock band for kids in New Orleans and have grown into the stars of a hit television series seen in over 55 countries on the Disney Channel. On the show, the Movers star as four friends who work together in the Idea Warehouse to solve problems through creativity and teamwork.

In addition to winning an Emmy, a Common Sense Media Award and many other honors, the Movers have also performed twice at the White House as well as on “Good Morning America,” “Live With Regis and Kelly” and “The View.”

The Z is proud to offer BPZ staff and members a $3 discount on tickets to The Imagination Movers. Discounted ticket price: $29 and $25. The To receive YMCA Member Discount on-line or at the box office use the code FAMILY. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center’s box office is located at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.  Box Office Hours: M-F 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm and one hour before each performance. For more information, visit www.zeiterion.org.

Does your 2 or 3-year-old love the Zoo? Do they what to learn more about the animals, sing songs, create crafts, listen to stories and make new friends? Then join the Bear Cub Club! This playgroup is co-sponsored with the Schwartz Center for Children. For more information or to register, please call (508) 991-6178 x 31.