Monthly Archives: June 2012

Au Pairs Cool Off at a Pool Party

photo (17)photo (14)photo (13)In  June au pairs from Au Pair in America were graciously invited to the home of a current host family for a pool party.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, chips and salsa, lots of dip and other great foods were available as we all relaxed in the the cool of the afternoon by the pool.  We spoke about summer fun activities and safety tips such as protecting children in and around the water and the importance of sunscreen protection during the hot summer months.

Columbia Lakefront Concerts

The Columbia Association’s Lakefront Summer Festival is sponsored by the Columbia Association and held on the lawn at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront (click for map) off Little Patuxent Pkwy. No admission fee is charged. Parking is free. lakefront1

Sunday concerts begin at 6:30 pm and all other concerts begin at 8 pm and end by 10 pm.

Every Friday, beginning June 15 until September 14, free dance instruction with music will be held under the People Tree at Town Center Lakefront, from 6:30-8pm. Tatia Zack will give instruction that’s fun for beginners and those with experience! When the dance session ends — the movie begins!

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Movies begin at dusk (about 8:30 pm). All films are rated (G) unless otherwise noted.

No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Rain Cancellation: 410-715-3127

Statue Of Liberty

June 17 – The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in 1885 to recognize the French-American cooperation during the American Revolution.  She stands 305 feet (93 meters) high in New York Harbor.  The seven rays on her crown represent the seven continents and seven seas of the world.

June 14 is Flag Day

flagdayFlying the American flag is more popular than ever. It is a symbol of the country’s values and traditions. Do you know what the stars and stripes mean?   Its 13 red and white stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars stand for the states. You might also want to use this day to teach the children about your own flag.  You can find a print out of the American flag and flags of many other countries in the Kids Culture Corner