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Keeping the Kids Entertained: While classic children’s activities such as face painting and magic can be fun, they can also be outdated and mundane. Some new kid-friendly activities are arising on the scene, and they might even make you wish you were a kid again:
Mini Yogis, founded by Shana Meyerson, leads children ages 2 to 16 in yoga exercises specifically designed for children. The sessions incorporate music, toys, books and much more. This is a great option for hyperactive youngsters you would like to calm down.
Another fun idea to keep the kids entertained and give them a creative party favor that won’t end up in the trash can is hiring a mobile silk screening press, like the one offered by Hit and Run. The children get to help design their own shirt and watch it being made.
Non-Alcoholics Anonymous: Creative cocktails for non-drinkers can ensure that none of your guests feel left out. There are several options that can make a splash such as non-alcoholic wines and beers and signature “mocktails.” Ideally, the “mocktail” provides a discreet non-alcoholic option that still packs plenty of flavor, with none of the punch.
Faster food for meetings: Corporate events, conferences and meetings often have serious time constraints. One way to save time and still provide for participants is to cut out the time to eat. But this does not mean you have to starve your attendants or resort to the dreaded “brown-bag special.” GoPicnic is a company that has taken the idea of a boxed lunch to a whole new level with their above-average ready-to-eat fare. Items such as prosciutto pasta salad, granola and smoothies are just a few of the interesting offerings in a GoGourmet boxed meal. Another option would be to buy local items and have someone in the office pack them. This still saves the time and expense of a sit-down meal, but creates a local and interesting option at the same time.
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Dillard’s Wedding Showcase
Where: Columbia Mall
When: July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why: Make wedding resources available for brides and couples in the area.
Cost: Free
Details: For couples looking to tie the knot, this event will be a wonderful way to find out about wedding resources available in the area. Guests will see fashion shows and demonstrations of all kinds during a highly interactive afternoon. Experts in every aspect of the wedding industry will be on hand, making this a great time to get those burning questions answered and help couples do the research they need to discover exactly what they want, and don’t want, on their wedding day. Guests will be entered into a drawing for several attractive door-prizes. Overall, it should be a fun and informative event.
For more information, contact Ellen Schusteff, wedding registry consultant, 573-876-8600, ext. 5739.
July 2008 wine lovers of the university Club enjoy drinks during a wines of the world tasting on June 12.
Hit List:
- “Cabaret” — July 2 through July 20 at the Jesse Auditorium
- Stephens Summer Dance Showcase — 7:30 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the Macklanburg Playhouse
- “Classivibe at the Missouri Theater” — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
- Boone County Fair — July 21 through July 27 at the Boone County Fairgrounds
- The Blufftop Bridal Showcase — 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at Les Bourgeois Winery
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