Bloom N Garden N Chalk Festival
March 27 & 28, 2010
Escape to beautiful Safety Harbor for a magical experience in art. Stroll quaint Main Street, view historical landmarks, shop eclectic boutiques and enjoy the area’s finest restaurants as you watch local, national and international artists create sidewalk art that is as real as Picasso & Rembrandt.

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Mommy and Me Petting Zoo
March 19, 2010
We had a fun-filled morning at our monthly Mommy and Me at the downtown Safety Harbor Gazebo. Our special guest Noah's Ark brought their littlest farm animals for the kids to pet and enjoy.

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Love Is In the Hair Fundraiser for The Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay
Feb. 19, 2010
The Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay, a traveling portrait gallery of children in foster care needing a permanent home, teamed with Tribeca Colorsalons in February for a co-promotion of the gallery and simultaneous fundraiser for it called “Love is in the Hair.’   A highlight was on Feb. 19 when salon owner Brandon Wagner hosted a hair, makeup and nails makeover at his Centro Ybor location for four foster teens who were getting their Heart Gallery portraits done.  The Heart Gallery is sponsored by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and Hillsborough Kids, Inc.   To find out more about adoption and more about children whose portraits are in the Heart Gallery visit www.heartgallerytampabay.org

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Clearwater Jazz Holiday
October 2009
The 30th Anniversary Clearwater Jazz Holiday was a phenomenal success. There were 4 days and nights of free jazz and enjoyed by all.  Al Jarreau, Chris Botti, Boney James and The Neville Brothers were the stage headline. The ParentGuideâ sponsored the kidszone and provided entertainment for families in the kidszone area. Entertainment was provided for the whole family with help from our friends from Dunedin Fine Art Center.  

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Clearwater Jazz ‘n Art Walk
October 17 &18, 2009
The second annual Clearwater Jazz ‘n Art Walk was spectacular.  Held in downtown Clearwater, local artists and vendors showed their artistry and goods.  Entertainment and performance line up included The Hy Notes, The Alan Dancy Experience, Level 10, Ruth Eckerd Jazz Lab Band, The Bus Stop Band with Chello and much more. Mimes roamed the grounds while circus arts were performed. Hundreds of families came out to enjoy the crafts and entertainment.

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Safety Harbor ~ Harbor Sounds
October 3 and 4, 2009
Harbor Sounds was a fun event for families and their children. ParentGuideâ provided the Family Fun Zone and free make and take crafts. Everyone enjoyed sampling of food from many of the Bay Area’s local merchants.  Vendors from every retail imaginable from the arts and clothing to jewelry from around the world.  The variety of live music shows what talent we have in Tampa Bay.

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Girl Scouts
September 26, 2009
The Girl Scout event at Brooker Creek Preserve was everything about        becoming an Eco-Hero.  There were activities on ways to recycle, green your lunch, reduce your carbon footprint, conserve water, eat smart, save energy and more. ParentGuide® was there with our own Mom and Dad Squad helping with the GO Green Activities.

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Michealmus
September 26, 2009
The Michealmus Festival at Suncoast Waldorf School was enjoyable for the students, their families, and local community. Everyone enjoyed apple bobbing and taking part in making cornhusk dolls, and much more. Tours of the school took place with anticipation of new student enrollments.  Children performed a whimsical tale of Michealmus.  Parents check out www.suncoastwaldorf.com a prestigious world-class school in your own backyard.

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Movies on the Waterfront
September 19, 2009
Every 3rd Saturday of the month the St. Pete Pier provides Movies on the Waterfront. On Saturday, September 19th the families enjoyed the movie Barbie and the three Musketeers provided by Kids First.  The St. Pete Pier and the ParentGuide® provided princess tiara’s and Miss Toni and The Macaroni band helped the kids make noodle necklaces. The Band jammed with songs like In the Morning, Macaroni and Cheese, and Voices are Off and the kids danced to the beat. It was fun for the whole family

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University Mall Back to School
August 22, 2009
The Back to School Shopping event at University Mall was a real blast for young preschoolers, to the tweens and teens. The little ones really liked Baby Loves Disco and the Maya and Miquel Meet and Greet.  The Teens enjoyed seeing all the back to school fashion.  Everyone took part in the crafts from making hats to decorating bookmarks.  The families did it all, including dancing and playing Maya and Miguel, too.  Thank you to University Mall, and the Cox Radio Stations which include 101.5 The Point Radio, Magic 94.9 and 105.5 The Dove for making the event great fun for all the families that came out to visit.

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Family Flicks at Dunedin Fine Art Center
August 9, 2009
Every 2nd Sunday of the month the Dunedin Fine Art Center provides Family Flicks. On Sunday, August 9th the families enjoyed the movie Phappahooey Island: What about Me provided by Kids First.  The Dunedin Fine Art Center and the ParentGuide^® provided make and take crafts about the movie’s lesson on friendship, love and  working together.  Mark the Balloon Guy was on hand to create some fantastic balloon hat artistry for all the kids.

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Fishhawk Back to School Festival
August 8, 2009
The event at Fishhawk was everything about back to school.  There were vendors throughout providing samples and information on area back to school products and services.  Singers, marchers, face painters, food, mascots and characters and so much more made for a great morning out.  ParentGuide^® was there with Clifford the Big Red Dog and bookmarks for kids to make their own awesome design.

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Tampa Yankees Back to School
August 8, 2009
The day wouldn’t be complete without a Tampa Yankees game.  It was the Tampa Yankees vs. the Clearwater Threshers. The Tampa Yankees provided their first annual Back to School Bash at the George Steinbrenner Stadium on Saturday August 8th before the game started.  The first 250 kids received backpacks.  Families were patiently waiting hours before the gate opened to get their backpacks.  Once in the concourse kids enjoyed games, inflatable, tattoo arts and crafts provided by the ParentGuide^®.  Parents got tons of information on local Magnet Schools from the Hillsborough County School System, area Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union provided information on kids savings programs and BizKids- a WEDU initiative, and the ParentGuide^® gave out information packages on back to school.

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Children's Future Hillsborough
July 29, 2009
Children’s Future Hillsborough, a youth arts and literacy initiative, held a celebration at the Tampa Bay History Center.  The Children and their families who created the mural visited and participated in the art event.

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Snow Spectacular
July 25, 2009
The Elena Tresh Foundation presented Snow Spectacular at the Safety Harbor Sports Complex. Hundreds of families came out to romp around in 25 tons of snaow and enjoy crafts and carnival games.

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Christmas in July
Christmas in July at Highland Aquatic Park was a huge hit with the kids.  The families watched “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” while floating on rafts.  Clifford the Big Red Dog and the Grinch were there to greet the kids. 

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Odessa Christian School Annual Golf Tournament
May 23, 2009
Odessa Christian School held their Annual Golf Tournament at Eagles Golf and Country Club. There was plenty of golfing, awesome prizes and auction to raise funds for Odessa Christian School.

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Biz Kids from Mort Park
This group of children completed 3 weeks of Biz Kids training with Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union employees Juli Lewis & Chris Townsend. The kids learned the basics about money and entrepreneurship.  Each child was part of a group that formed their own small business. All the business entities created a name, a product to sell, marketing ideas and a business plan.  A small budget was supplied by Hillsborough County Parks & Rec and Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union for start-up inventory.  The kids debut their businesses at University Community Center on Thursday, July 16th. Each group made an average of $45.00 in just a little over an hour!  Our hats go off to these young entrepreneurs.

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Movies on the Waterfront
June 20, 2009
St. Petersburg Pier

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STOMP
June 19, 2009
ParentGuide^® was thrilled to be on site at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center with the award winning cast of “STOMP”, an explosive and utterly unique live show appealing to audiences of all ages. The troupe used everything but conventional percussion instruments filling the stage with magnificent rhythms, occasionally involving the audience in creating the “music”.

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Fit Kids
June 13, 2009
ParentGuide^® was on site in Hyde Park Village for this FREE one day event which was designed to introduce children to all the exciting new ways they can stay active and healthy, bringing fitness and fun to a whole new level.

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Iron Kids Triathlon
June 7, 2009

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Hurricane Expo
May 30, 2009
ParentGuide attended the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo to pass out important information to parents on how to talk with children about hurricanes and how to prepare for their needs.  Adventures Beyond the Books (Krystal and Jay) brought their special pirate show to entertain children and help spread the safety and preparation message.  Reading stories to children is a great way to teach them about difficult subjects.  A special thank you goes to Myrtle Avenue Pediatrics who donated soap and lotions to be packed in hurricane emergency kits.

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Suncoast Art Fest
May 2 & 3
Presented at The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel

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Movies in the Park
April 24
Downtown Safety Harbor Gazebo

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ParentGuide's 12th Annual Summer Camp Expo
April 18
The largest Summer Camp Expo was hosted by The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall.  It was a day filled with face painting, make and take crafts, camp vendor information, activities and demonstrations, and live performances with the students of the Hoffman Institute.  In addition, families were invited to the Bob the Builder show.

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Week of the Young Child Family Fun Day
April 4
As a sponsor, The ParentGuide joins the Hillsborough County Early Learning Coalition for the “Family Fun Day” during the “Week of the Young Child.”  This national week long celebration began in 1971 and highlights the importance of a child’s life from ages 0 – 8 where the foundation of life is formed.

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Bloom n Garden n Chalkfest
March 28-29
1st Annual Chalkfest ~ ParentGuide joined artisans from around the world in beautiful Downtown Safety Harbor for Chalk Art and lots of fun.

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Chasco Fiesta
Sunday, March 22
This festival offers eleven days of family fun and entertainment, along the banks of the beautiful Pithlachascotee River in downtown New Port Richey, Florida. This time-honored tradition allows visitors to witness a traditional Native American festival, float decorated watercraft in the boat parade, or attend one of the areas largest street parades.

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Tampa Twilight Criterium and Festival
Saturday, Mar. 21
Bicycle race and family festival in Downtown Tampa.

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Safety Harbor Seafood Festival
Mar. 7-8, 2009
The Seafood Festival was a wonderful event for families of all types. ParentGuide was on hand again this year providing the Family Fun Zone and free make and take crafts. Everyone enjoyed sampling the seafood from many of the Bay Area’s local seafood merchants.

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8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo
Feb.27-28, 2009
The FREE “8 on Your Side Health and Fitness Expo” participants included health and fitness experts as well as local and national merchants. ParentGuide joined in bringing Clifford the Big Red Dog and Suncoast Waldorf School.

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Gasparilla Distance Classic Stroller Run
Feb. 28, 2009
After years of not allowing baby joggers or strollers in the 15K or 5K, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association encouraged Healthy Living for the entire family, and invited families to walk together. Parents with little ones came out and walked or ran, and enjoyed an event created especially for them.

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Mommy and Me ~ Largo
Feb.25, 2009

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Laurie Berkner Band Concert
Feb.22, 2009
ParentGuide’s contest winners received free show tickets and a meet and greet with Laurie and her band at their Ruth Eckerd Hall performance.

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Gasparilla Junior Classic Kids Run
Feb.21, 2009
The 2009 Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic took place on the University of Tampa Campus at the Art & Polly Pepin Stadium. ParentGuide was on site with Clifford the Big Red Dog participating in the day’s festivities.

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Coffee Talk With Cafe Moms
Feb.18, 2009
“Support, Education and Encouragement – there when you need it!" Come meet the coaches of Family Directions.  Bring your parenting questions and feel free to bring your kids.

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Baby Loves Disco
Feb. 15, 2009
Baby Loves Disco transforms Tampa’s hottest club into a child proof disco as children (6mths to 7 yrs) and parents looking for a break from the routine playground circuit let loose for an afternoon dance party featuring real music spun by real DJs blending classic disco.

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Mommy and Me ~ Longleaf
Feb. 12, 2009
Scooby Doo joined The ParentGuide at their monthly Mommy and Me event in Longleaf.

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ParentGuide and Tampa Bay Baby Casting Call
Feb. 6 & 8, 2009
Here are some of the adorable smiling faces from the ParentGuide's Casting Call at the Florida State Fair.

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Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Feb. 3, 2009
ParentGuide staff members enjoyed “CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY”, an exotic encounter inspired by nature’s unpredictable creations, brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians.

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Super Bowl Breakfast
Jan. 31, 2009
Featuring Bart Starr, Tony Dungy, Derrick Brooks, Anthony Munoz, and other NFL Athletes and Coaches.

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Supper Bowl ll
Jan. 24, 2009
A celebrity bowling and fun family event with activities and food in a community effort to raise money for 24 local charities.  Presented by Somebody Cares Tampa Bay.

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Grand Opening of Tampa Bay History Center
Jan. 17, 2009
History is made.  The new “Tampa Bay History Center” opens on Tampa’s Channelside Drive.

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Open House at Lowry Park Zoo's Safari Lodge
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo premiers the Grand Opening of their new “Safari Lodge”, a wonderful place for corporate meetings, conventions etc.

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First Night
Dec. 31, 2008
22 stages of Arts and Entertainment at St. Pete’s annual “First Night”.

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