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September 7, 2018 · 9:52 am

My Gym Bethesda & My Gym Potomac are Celebrating 35 Years with an Open House & Giveaway!



My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac are celebrating their 35th Anniversary with a Fall Open House and Giveaway! If you’re looking for new classes for your children, this a great opportunity to check out all of their many offerings — and possibly win a month of classes on them!

Open House
On Friday, September 21, join My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac for tons of FREE fun at both locations! You can meet teachers, practice gymnastics, play awesome fitness games, sing songs, dance, and so much more. There will also be amazing discounts on classes and parties if you sign up there. RSVP below to save your spot!

My Gym Potomac Open House
Friday, September 21, 4-7pm
11325 Seven Locks Road

My Gym Bethesda Open House
Friday, September 21, 5:30-7:30pm
5110 Ridgefield Road



Giveaway!
My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac are offering a chance to win a month (4 consecutive weeks) of a free class for one child at My Gym Potomac or My Gym Bethesda (value $177)! To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below telling me what kind of class your child would love. Get an extra chance to win by entering on the KidFriendly DC Facebook page, too! The prize includes Lifetime Membership and Unlimited Open Gym during the 4-week enrollment period. Contest is open to new members only, and the winner must start classes by December 31, 2018. This giveaway will run through September 14, 2018, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

For more information about My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac, including class descriptions and fall schedules, visit their websites.


This post is sponsored by My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac, however, I only promote places, programs, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.

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August 20, 2018 · 2:44 pm

Fun & Entertainment for All Ages at Arena Stage’s Annual Community Day this Saturday!

Red carpet ready at a past Arena Stage Community Day



Arena Stage is easily one of my favorite theaters in the area, with productions that are evocative, clever, heartwarming, informative, timely, and always (always) thoroughly entertaining. But while tween ages and up can appreciate many of the shows, there aren’t a lot of opportunities for younger children to enjoy an experience at the Southwest DC venue.

That’s one of the reasons why their annual Community Day, taking place this Saturday, August 25, is so fantastic. All ages are welcome and encouraged to join Arena Stage in celebrating the upcoming 2018-19 season. The day will be full of activities that the whole family can enjoy — live music, face painting, dance performances, storytelling, delicious cuisine from restaurants in the Southwest neighborhood, and much, much more!

The great line-up of fun and entertainment running from 12-6pm is another great reason to go. Along with a variety of performances by local artists, you can get in on the action, too! Learn how to juggle, dance to beat of Cole Porter, discover the rhythms and sounds of Russian dance, and join a percussive dance workshop with SOLE Defined. Little ones can enjoy a pony ride with Ponies Unlimited. You can even meet, adopt, and go home with your new best friend — the Humane Rescue Alliance’s mobile adoption vehicle will be onsite with adoptable cats and dogs.

Even more, Community Day is completely FREE! Further information, including the complete schedule of activities, is available on the Arena Stage website. Of course,


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August 28, 2017 · 9:02 am

My Gym Bethesda & My Gym Potomac: Open House, Fall Classes, & Giveaway!



Want to add some active fun to your child’s schedule this fall? My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac are getting ready to kick off a new season of programs for kids ages 3 months to 10 years. You can get a preview of their offerings at an upcoming Open House AND you can enter for a chance to win one month of a free class at either the Bethesda or Potomac location!



Open House
On Friday, September 15 from 4-7pm, you can check out the many classes available at My Gym in both Bethesda and Potomac. It’s a great opportunity to meet the teachers and sample the many programs — there are Mommy and Me movement and music classes for babies and preschoolers; tumbling, sports, and parkour sessions for older children; and some new classes including Ninja Warrior Training, Pre-Ballet, and Mighty Mites/Whiz Kids. The evening will include games and activities, plus discounts on registration. My Gym Bethesda is located at 5110 Ridgefield Road and My Gym Potomac is located at 11325 Seven Locks Road.



Giveaway!
My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac are offering a chance to win a month (4 consecutive weeks) of a free class for one child at My Gym Potomac or My Gym Bethesda! Want a chance to win? Simply leave a comment below telling me a recent weekend activity your child loved. Get an extra chance to win by entering on the KidFriendly DC Facebook page, too! The prize includes Lifetime Membership and Unlimited Open Gym during the 4-week enrollment period. Contest is open to new members only, and the winner must start classes by November 30, 2017. This giveaway will run through September 18, 2017, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

For more information about My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac, including class descriptions and fall schedules, visit their websites.


Disclosure: This post is sponsored by My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac, however, I only promote places, programs, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.

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February 14, 2017 · 1:09 pm

My Gym Bethesda & My Gym Potomac: Open House & Giveaway!

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Are you looking for a class to add some active fun in your child’s schedule this spring? My Gym Potomac and My Gym Bethesda are gearing up for a new season of programs for ages 3 months to 10 years. Not only are they hosting an event for families to check them out, the children’s play and fitness centers are also giving away a session — that’s eight weeks of enrollment — to one lucky KFDC reader for their child to enjoy!

You can get a preview of My Gym Potomac and My Gym Bethesda’s offerings for kids at a free Open House on February 24 from 4-7pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet our teachers and sample the programs — there are Mommy and Me movement and music classes for babies and preschoolers, and tumbling, sports, and parkour classes for older children. The evening will include games and activities, plus discounts on registration!

My Gym Bethesda is located at 5110 Ridgefield Road and My Gym Potomac is located at 11325 Seven Locks Road.

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Giveaway: Want a chance to win eight weeks of enrollment for one child in a class at My Gym Potomac or My Gym Bethesda (value of $279)? Simply leave a comment below telling me what activity you’ve enjoyed most this winter so far. Get an extra chance to win by entering on the KidFriendly DC Facebook page, too! The prize includes Lifetime Membership and Unlimited practice and play (free play) during the enrollment period. The winner must start classes by April 31, 2017. Classes are consecutive and pending space available. Contest is open to non-members of My Gym only. This giveaway will run through February 28, 2017, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!


Disclosure: This post is sponsored by My Gym Bethesda and My Gym Potomac, however, I only promote places, programs, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.


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January 30, 2017 · 4:25 pm

Open House Events at Creative Minds International Public Charter School

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The DC public school lottery is currently open, and many District parents are exploring the selection of educational options for their children. And as a parent who has been through it more than once, I highly recommend taking advantage of opportunities to attend Open House events. It’s a great way to get a better feel for a school — you can get a look at the facilities, ask specific questions, and meet some of the people who will potentially be part of your child’s life.

Coming up in the next few weeks, Creative Minds International Public Charter School, which serves students from preschool to middle school, will be hosting two Open House events. The first will be held on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:15pm. And if you can’t make it on a weekday evening, there will be another Saturday, February 25, at 3pm.

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Founded five years ago by Golnar Abedin, Ph.D., Creative Minds initially launched with preschool and elementary programs, and they’ve been such a success that Abedin expanded the school into 6th grade this year, and will add on 7th grade next year, continuing with 8th after that. The school strikes a unique balance in education by taking a global approach to learning, while always maintaining focus and attention on the individual student.

The global component is one that Abedin believes to be important in an international city like Washington, DC. Through the lens of this type of curriculum, students gain an understanding, appreciation, and respect for differences of all kinds, making them confident, culturally aware individuals capable of succeeding in a diverse and global society.

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Creative Minds has designed an engaging program based on an international, project, and arts-based curriculum that includes foreign language instruction as well as standards-based literacy and mathematics. Students receive a well-rounded education that integrates both the arts and STEAM, all under the instruction of passionate teachers dedicated to the social, emotional, and academic success of their students.

More information about Creative Minds International Public Charter School is available on their website. And, of course, you can get even more insight at one of the Open House events.

Creative Minds International is located within the historic Sherman Building at 3700 North Capitol Street, NW.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Creative Minds International Public Charter School, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.


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