KIDZ DIGEST | Amarillo, TX | January 2009

JAN. 2010JAN. 2010

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Your source for kid ’s entertainment • health • education

A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE PANHANDLE ASSESSMENT CENTERA PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE PANHANDLE ASSESSMENT CENTER


Who we are...DIGESTkkidzkidzAmarilloAmarilloAmarilloAmarillo

We are moms, dads and grandparents just like you. We have the same concerns for our children’s health, safety and education that you do.

We created the Kidz Digest because there was nothing like it in Amarillo. We as parents and grandpar-ents are always looking to improve and enrich our children’s lives and we assumed that many of our readers would feel the same way. Our mission is to make a meaningful contribution to our commu-nity.

The Kidz Digest targets parents, grandparents and children themselves with a concentration on education, health, positive activities and community information. Besides providing a much needed service, we feel blessed to have happy, healthy children so we would like to give back by helping children in need in our area. So 10% of the proceeds of the Kidz Digest go to The Panhandle Assess-ment Center. The Panhandle Assessment Center is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter and foster placement for abused or abandoned children in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody.

The Kidz Digest is distributed in American Classifieds once a month throughout Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland and Boys Ranch. We also distribute to the medical center, mall area and our advertisers locations. We also have a fun, interactive website at www.amarillokidz.com, that you can view the entire magazine and find useful tools, information, entertainment and other fun stuff for your children. Or become on friend on myspace at myspace.com/amarillokids

We hope you grow to love and use this magazine as much as we do! We would like to thank you for your support and our advertisers for their contribution.

Sincerely,Debby, Cristi, Ryan, Jennelle, Becky, Jimmy, Teri, Leslie, Cherisa, Candy and all of our little rug rats!

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ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS:THE SKUEAKQUEL

Opens: December 23, 2009Rated: PGGenres: Children’s/Family, Family-Oriented ComedyMild rude humor

Now in the care of Dave Seville’s nephew (ZacharyLevi), Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break frompop-music stardom and return to school. Almostimmediately, the tiny tunesmiths are given the gianttask of savingtheir school’smusic program bywinning a battleof the band’scontest. Thoughthe boys thinkwinning thecontest will beeasy, romanticand musicalsparks fly whenthey meet Brittany,Eleanor andJeannette — alsoknown as TheChipettes.

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Come to Glorieta Summer Camps and experiencean unforgettable summer of fun, adventure, andgrowth! Glorieta Summer Camps is made up of threeseparate camps, Camp Glorieta for Boys, CampGlorieta for Girls and Glorieta Family Camp. Theseexceptional facilities are owned and operated byLifeWay Christian Resources.

At our boys and girls camp activities are designedwith each specific age group in mind. Our staff gothe extra mile by taking time to walk with camperswhen they need a friend, being exceptionally patientin teaching a new skill and calling or e-mailing themduring the school year just to check in, accordingto Hal Hill, director of LifeWay Summer Camps andGlorieta Conference Center.

“The staff’s goal is for each camper who comesthrough our gates to know that he or she is lovedunconditionally. We want our campers to know thatGod has created each of them as individuals, withdifferent gifts and traits that only they possess,” hesaid.

The camps are founded on the teachings of JesusChrist, and Glorieta camp staff will seek to showthe love, grace and truth of Him in all that they do,Hill noted.

Registeration Is Now Open For2010 Summer Camp Season

feature article... “The lives of our staff are called to reflect God insuch a way that the lives of their campers will betransformed. That’s why love for Jesus Christ andyoung people is our primary criteria for hiring ourcarefully selected staff,” Hill said.

Beginning in thesummer of 2010,Glorieta SummerCamps will beginoffering FamilyCamp. These weeklong programs willgive your familyplenty of oppor-tunities foradventure in theSouthern Rocky

Mountains. Along with great games, encouragingspeakers, and uplifting worship leaders to help yourfamily grow closer together and grow closer to God.

Our heart and our passion at Glorieta SummerCamps is to exalt Jesus in all that we do. Thephilosophy at our camps for boys and girls is ongrowth...physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually.

At our family camps we focus on enriching,enhancing, encouraging and engaging the family.

“Our goal is to help campers build their relationshipswith God in a safe, fun-filled environment and buildmemories that will last a lifetime,” Hill added.

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calendar of events...Every Mon.-Fri. Until Nov. 25thStory Time • Southwest Branch Library- 6801 W 45th,

(806) 359-2094

Every MondayMonday Madness • Jump-n-Jive

Every Tuesday Until Nov. 30thPAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come

hear bedtime stories with us. We’ll be serving milk andcookies & lots of fun! Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to7:45. • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035

Every Tues.-Thurs.Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes. Ages 3 to 7. Sample

class at www.imaginetomorrow.com • Rays of Learning,4231 Ridgecrest Cr. Ste. C 806-683-1922, 806-331-6380

Every WednesdayWee Wednesday • Jump-n-Jive

Every Thursday Until Oct. 31Music in Motion • North Branch Library- 1500 NE 24th,

(806) 381-7931

Every Thurs. & Fri.Laugh and Learn program for Parents and Babies (birth

to three years old)! Join us for music, play, and picturebooks to introduce your child to life-long learning. Wewill offer three 30-minute walk-in sessions per week.Session times are as follows: Thursdays at 11:00 andFridays at 10:00 & 11:00. We look forward to seeingyou! Call 359-2035 for more information • NorthwestBranch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035

Every SaturdayStory Time! Crafts, Music, Games, Prizes and More!

4:30-5:30pm • Hasting’s - 2020 S. Georgia St.Children’s Story Time 2:00pm • Barnes & Noble

2415 Soncy Rd. 806 352-2300

Thu., Dec. 17Four Seasons - Create your own snowflakes and discover

how the seasons are made! Featuring the book Calen-dar by Myra Cohn Livingston • Don HarringtonDiscovery Center (806) 355-9547

Mover Con Musica • North Branch Library1500 NE 24th, (806) 381-7931

Sat., Dec. 19Polar Bear Hike - What can you see on a winter evening

in the canyon? Find out by joining park staff for a hikeon the Juniper Riverside Trail, weather permitting. Groupsize limited to 40 5-6 p.m.; reservations required, dead-line November 19, 2009. (806) 488-2227, ext. 106• Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227

Silver Clay - Come make pure silver jewelry! It is puresilver mixed with an organic material so it acts like clay.you press it into a base mold and then choose a topstamp (or your child’s fingerprint) We will fire it in ourlittle silver clay kiln and the organic material burns offleaving 99.9% pure silver. • Brush With Art1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Christmas in the Canyon Open House - Join us at theInterpretive Center from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. for Christ-mas in the Canyon. Enjoy refreshments and hear storiesread by the park interpreter. • Palo Duro Canyon(806) 488-2227

Sculptures Giant Balloon Art 10:30am-1:30pm• Don Harrington Discovery Center (806) 355-9547

Down Syndrome Guild Christmas Party • Don HarringtonDiscovery Center (806) 355-9547

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Sun., Dec. 20Amarillo Gorillas vs Corpus Christi Ice Rays • Amarillo

Civic Center (806) 378-3096Light Painting • Don Harrington Discovery Center

(806) 355-9547

Mon., Dec. 21LED Jewelry and HOt Air Baloons • Don Harrington

Discovery Center (806) 355-9547

Tue., Dec. 22Bibles and Barrels • Arena of Life

Loop 335 WashingtonPAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come


Confident Kids Life Skills for ages 4-12. • HillsideChristian Church 806 457-4925

LIght Painting and Spin Art • Don Harrington DiscoveryCenter (806) 355-9547

Wed., Dec. 23Story Time • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-

2035Jitterbots and Scribblebots • Don Harrington


Thu., Dec. 24SANTA IS COMING. • Your Home

Fri., Dec. 25MERRY CHRISTMAS

Sat., Dec. 26Stomp Rockets and LED Jewelry • Don Harrington


Amarillo Gorillas vs Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees •Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Sun., Dec. 27Giant Balloon Art • Don Harrington Discovery Center

(806) 355-9547

Tue., Dec. 29PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come


Bibles and Barrels • Arena Of Life Loop 335/Washing-ton

Confident Kids Life Skills for ages 4-12 • Hillside Chris-tian Church 806 457-4925

Spin Art and Sculptures • Don Harrington DiscoveryCenter (806) 355-9547

Wed., Dec. 30Jitterbots and Stomp Rockets • Don Harrington Discov-

ery Center (806) 355-9547Story Time • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-

2035

Thu., Dec. 31Scriblebots and Hot Air Balloons • Don Harrington Dis-

covery Center (806) 355-9547Amarillo Gorillas vs Rapid City Rush • Amarillo Civic

Center (806) 378-3096Music in Motion • North Branch Library- 1500 NE 24th,

(806) 381-7931

Sat., Jan. 2New Years 3 V 3 Tournament for all ages, Boy and Girls,

with pool play and championship brackets in each agegroup. Call 806 292-1010 or visit www.hoop10.com •Amarillo College Carter Fitness Center 2011 Washington


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Sun., Jan. 3Amarillo Gorillas vs Tulsa Oiler • Amarillo Civic Center

(806) 378-3096Boot Camp - Intense agility, quickness, and basketball

skills training. 806 292-1010 or visit www.hoop10.com• Amarillo College Carter Fitness Center2011 S. Washington

Tue., Jan. 5Bibles and Barrels • Arena of Life Loop 335/Washing-

tonPAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come


Confident Kids Life Skills for ages 4-12• Hillside Christian Church 806 457-4925.

Wed., Jan. 6Parent and ME Little Scientists - Discover how fun science

can be with hands on experiments. Explore Alka Seltzerrockets and more in this fun class where science startsearly • Don Harrington Discovery Center(806) 355-9547

Amarillo Youth Symphony • Amarillo Globe NewsCenter (806) 376-7767

Thu., Jan. 7Parent and ME Little Scientists - Discover how fun science

can be with hands on experiments. Explore Alka Seltzerrockets and more in this fun class where science startsearly • Don Harrington Discovery Center(806) 355-9547

Amarillo Youth Symphony • Amarillo GlobeNews Center (806) 376-7767


Do You Have A Cute Kid?Do You Have A Cute Kid?Do You Have A Cute Kid?

Please Email Photo to: [email protected] Mail to: 1612 S. Washington • Amarillo, TX 79102Please include child’s first name and age. By sending in photo, you are givingpermission for photo & child’s first name to be published in the Kidz Digest andany contest marketing information.

Submit Your Pictures of Your Kidz Babies up to 10 Years Old,

For A Chance To Win A $300 Photo PackageFrom Connie’s Photography!

Winning photos will be based on funniest, cutest, most unique

Fri., Jan. 8Story Time: We’ll read “Three Little Fish and the Big Bad

Shark” by Will Grace and Ken Geist. Kids will painttheir own little shark. Reservations needed. • Brush WithArt- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Sat., Jan. 9Amarillo Gorillas vs Texas Brahmas • Amarillo Civic

Center (806) 378-3096

Tue., Jan. 12PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come


Bibles and Barrels • Arena of LifeLoop 335/Washington

Confident Kids Life Skills for ages 4-12 • HillsideChristian Church 806 457-4925.

Thu., Jan. 14BOUNCE - Offensive skills camp designed especially for

league play and the upcoming AAU season. Call 806292-1010 or visit www.hoop10.com • Amarillo CollegeCarter Fitness Center 2011 S. Washington

Fri., Jan. 15Amarillo Gorillas vs Arizona Sundogs

• Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

Sat., Jan. 16Amarillo Gorillas vs Rapid City Rush

• Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096

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Artist Info: Lesley Ingham ~ I have always loved art. I have always loved creating, and I have always loved pretty things, but I had never experienced the kind of inspiration that I have now with my two precious children: Allison (3), and Kahlon (1 1/2). From the moment I knew I was expecting Alli, I began thinking of beautiful theme ideas for her nursery... and we ended up with a spring time type of theme, since her birthday is in April. Butterflies and bunnies in light pastels and sheer draperies is what I came up with. I beamed with joy each time I walked into her room! It turns out that her room matched her - light and blonde-headed, and pretty!

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HOME DEPOTKid’s Workshop 1st Saturday of each month from 9am-12pm, all ages. Call 457-0410 for more information.

LOWE’SKid’s Workshop 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-11am, all ages. Call 353-2003 for more information.

dining...

FAZOLI'S- 2512 Soncy Rd.• 806-457-9996TUESDAYS (5pm-8pm)- One 99¢ Kid's Meal with adult purchase. Kid’s Night! Enjoy crafts, games, food, and fun!

MR. GATTI’SMONDAYS- KID’S EAT FREE! With the purchase of an adult buffet and 2 drinks at regular price. 12 & Under. Limit 2 kids per adult. 5pm - close. 2 & under FREE.

RED ROBIN8720 I-40 W • 806-359-9800

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JOE’S CRAB SHACKTUESDAYS Family Fun Night!

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BEEF O'BRADY'S- 7306 SW 34th • 806-358-0997WEDNESDAY (4pm-8pm)- One FREE KID’S MEAL with adult purchase.12 Years & Under.

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JASON’S DELI- 34th & Coulter • 353-4440TUESDAY- KID’S EAT FREE after 4pm

Submit Your FREE or Discounted Services For Children At No Charge!Email to: [email protected] • Please let us know if any of the above special are no longer in effect.

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NACHO’S- 3333 S. Coulter • 322-1140TUESDAY- KID’S EAT FREE with adult meal.

CHICK-FIL-A- 4510 S. Coulter • 806-468-8885THURSDAY- KID’S EAT FREE!

HOME PLATE DINER-5600 S. Bell

806-359-4444SATURDAY- One FREE KID’S MEAL with purchase of one adult meal.

CHOP-CHOP JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE3300 S. Coulter • 806-457-0700

THURSDAY- One child under 12 eats EATS FREE with each adult meal purchased

WAFFLE HOUSESUN-THURS- 4pm-8pm, Kids under 10 EAT FREE one child per adult.

APPLEBEE’S2820 S. Soncy &

5603 Ama. Blvd. WWEDNESDAY- Kids Eat for 99¢!

KALEIDOSCOOPS6010 SW 34th • 806-359-4551

WEDNESDAY- Junior ice cream cone for only 99¢

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LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE8310 I-40 West •

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