resources for bigs
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Attention Bigs: You must also have permission from your Match Support Specialist before you participate in any of the following activities.
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Monthly BBBS Event:
May Events:*** Remember, the Sciencenter, Museum of the Earth, Cayuga Nature Center, and the YMCA are always free for matches! Passes are needed for the Sciencenter, MOE, and CNC. Contact your Match Support Specialist for a pass. Sat, May 5th Emmett &Ellia: The Puppy Plot: A family friendly musical adventure play. 1-2pm at the Kitchen Theater (417 W State St) Our favorite singing hounds are back with a brand new adventure. Emmett and Ella find two puppies that need a home, and they go all out to find one. But there are so many obstacles. What are two dogs to do when humans get in the way? Saturday, May 5th Roller Derby: Suffer Jets 5:00-8pm at Cass Park Free for BBBS matches Junior Roller Derby first at 5:00pm and then adult Derby at 6pm. We are still in need of a child wanting to blow the first whistle for the adult derby game at 6. Saturday, May 5th Hands-on STEM event 1-2pm at the Tompkins County Public Library FREE ITHACA— Tompkins County Public Library will host volunteers from The Cornell Society of Women Engineers, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, for an exploration of the Library’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) resources, such as robotics, circuitry, button-making, and more. Friday, May 11th The Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers 7:00pm show at the State Theater FREE-All ages While the main focus of the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers is to share the music of the "Negro Spirituals" with others, there is a substantial educational piece that is woven into the fabric of our singing. At our concerts, our director Baruch Whitehead often introduces the different songs with narration about their hidden meanings, history, or significance to enslaved Africans of the time. Fri-Sun May 11th -13th Running to Places Presents: James and the Giant Peach Fri and Sat: 7:00pm and Sun: 2pm Roald Dahl’s beloved story has been given new life with music composed by Pasek & Paul, the songwriting team that won an Oscar for creating La La Land and a Tony for Dear Evan Hansen. A child, some insect friends, an oversized piece of fruit, and the adventure of a lifetime awaits! Saturday, May 12th BBBS Annual Picnic Stewart Park 1-3pm (Large Pavilion) Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, music, dance and a chance to recognize our awesome volunteers and families. Food will be provided by the GIAC catering program Performance/workshop with G-Quan Booker from 2-3pm (Dancing/poetry) Saturday, May 12th Talks and treks: Frogs, snakes and Salamanders FREE 10:00 am at the Thayer Preserve-Town of Ithaca\ Past Land Trust President Tom Reimers will lead a “herp hike” along marked trails in search of frogs, snakes, salamanders and other reptiles and amphibians. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear shoes that can get wet. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Directions to Thayer Park: From Ithaca follow Rt 13 south to just past Buttermilk Falls State Park. Turn left on Sandbank rd. At Y intersection bear right on Town Line Rd. Park immediately on right side of the road before the bridge. Thayer preserve is to the left. No dogs please as they may impede the observation of wildlife. Saturday, May 19th Junior Olympics 9am-11am at the Ithaca High School Track Ages: 5-12 years Have fun participating in a variety of track and field events. 100, 200, 400 and 800 meter runs. Long and high jump, shot put and discus. Good times for all-join them! Fee: $4 pre-registration/$5 day of registration Saturday, May 19th 5th Annual Mental Health Family Carnival- FREE event 1-4pm at the Henry St John Building Grounds (301 S Geneva St) This free event for the whole family will feature games, prizes, representatives from local community resources, and more! Sun, May 20th Charlotte’s Web LIVE at the State Theater 3:00pm to 4:30pm at the State Theater of Ithaca Tickets $8-$15 Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. (Approximately one-hour in length, recommended for grades K - 5) Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships & Family. Friday, May 25th Family Roller Skating Nights 7-9pm at Cass Park $7-includes skate rentals $5-bring your own skates. Events that run all month long FREE Science Workshop Mon, Wed, Fri from 3-6pm and Sat from 1-3pm Visit the FREE science exploration space on Northside (210 Hancock ST, Ithaca). Youth can tinker with electronics, care for animals, and build projects-there’s plenty of space for ideas to come to life. Contact info: 607-288-2826. Community Pokémon club Sundays – May 5, 12, 19, 26 1pm – 4pm Ellis hollow community center, 111 Genung Road, Ithaca NY 14850 Learn and play the Pokémon Card Game from a nationally ranked player and participate in informal competitions. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by and adult. Game On! Boardgames, tabletop RPGs, card games and more for kids ages 8-12 Mondays – May 7, 14, 21, 28th 3pm – 5pm Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY Children ages 8-12 are invited to enjoy a new games program series at the Tompkins County Public Library. Join us for board games, tabletop RPGs, card games and more. For more information, please contact Librarian Kate at kdevoe@tcpl.org. Family Bingo night at Brookton's Market in Brooktondale Mondays - May 7, 14, 21, 28th 6:30pm – 8:00pm Brookton's Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817 Family Bingo Night for people of all ages. Special appetizers will be available, and you can win prizes!http://www.brooktonsmarket.com/ Sit! Stay! Read! - Read to a dog, the best listeners Tuesdays – May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29th 3pm – 4pm Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener – a dog! NEW: Children who attend 6 sessions with our reading dog volunteers will earn a free book of their choice! This program is co-sponsored by Cornell Companions. Open House Nights at Fuertes Observatory Fridays – May, 4th, 11th,18th and 25th 8pm – 10pm Fuertes Observatory, 209 Cradit Farm Dr., Ithaca, NY 14850 The Fuertes Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday evening, if skies are clear, when school is in session and occasionally at other times. Free, donations appreciated. Animal Encounters feeding series at Cayuga Nature Center Saturdays – May, 5, 12, 19 and 26 12pm – 1pm Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Discover all of the amazing animal ambassadors that call the Cayuga Nature Center home! Animal care staff will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Free for matches - Contact your Match Support Specialist for a pass. Lego Time @ TCPL Saturdays – May, 5, 12, 19, and 26th 2pm – 3pm Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850 LEGO at the Library encourages children to use their imaginations or LEGO books from the TCPL collection to create their own LEGO art! The Library will provide the LEGO bricks, and pieces created will be displayed at the Library for one week. Deals on Food *Agava - kids eat free with purchase of adult meal (one kid per adult meal) on Tuesdays *The Boatyard - has free kids meals on Monday nights with purchase of certain adult entrees *Buffalo Wild Wings - kid's meals are $1.99 on Wednesdays *Denny's - kids eat free on Tuesdays 4-10pm *Maxie's - kids meals are $2 on Wednesday nights *Moe's Southwest Grill - Kids eat free - one kid per adult meal all day on Sundays and Tuesdays *State Street Diner - Kids eat free with purchase of adult meals on Tuesdays. Matches get Free Admission to: - Cayuga Nature Center - Museum of the Earth - YMCA - Cass Park swimming pool - Alex Haley Pool - Sciencenter Other fun things to do in May: - Check out the framers Market - Bike the waterfront trail - Visit the Children’s garden - Buy nets from the dollar store and explore nearby creeks (Wild flower preserve, Cayuga lake, Taughannock falls, etc.) - Ithaca Bike Rental (Located at the IYB) Open Thurs-Sunday 11am-7:00pm Closed if raining or if temp is below 50 degrees. Admission: $5 for the match. | ||||||||||||
Matches get in free in the following places:
Alex Haley Pool: Free swimming. Bring your Match ID Card.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Cass Park Rink & Pool: Free swimming in the summer. Free admission to Ice Skating in the winter (still charged for skate rental). Bring your Match ID Card.
Cayuga Nature Center: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Hangar Theater: "Pay What You Can" days. Check out their website for details.
Museum of the Earth: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
Sciencenter: Pick up passes from your Match Support Specialist.
