WFSU Education Kicks-Off Summer Break with Cookie Monster and Everyday Heroes Something big, something blue, something fluffy is coming to WFSU! To kick-off summer break and its’ annual Summer Challenge program, WFSU is hosting a walkaround Cookie Monster as well as everyday heroes from all over Tallahassee at the station on Saturday, June 4th. The […]
Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime! Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10:00 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. […]
Tallahassee Youth Triathlon Series (TYTS) races are for the entire family! Whether your child is new to the concept of a kids’ triathlon, or has participated in previous years, we aim to make it a fun, learning experience! No prior triathlon experience is necessary. RACE DISTANCES: Per USAT rules, athlete’s age on December 31st determines […]
If you’re staying in town for the break and would like some staycation ideas, Tallahassee does not disappoint. Here’s a list to help you start planning a week of fun… Visit the Tallahassee Museum — Zipline through the trees and say hello to the animals. Learn More Visit the Museum of Florida History — Explore the […]
Want to have some fun for St. Patrick’s Day ? Well, we’ve got you covered with a few simple ideas your kiddos just might love! Lucky Charms Learning | Who doesn’t want to do math when you’re using Lucky Charms to help you? From adding and subtracting, to patterning, to making shapes and sorting and graphing… […]
The 2016 RACE DATES ARE SET…MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2016 will be the 15th season of kids’ triathlons in the Tallahassee community. This year we will have two youth and adult super sprint triathlons and once again we will be hosting a USA Triathlon Splash & Dash (swim/run race). The dates for the 2016 season are: […]
Spring Session March 14 – 18 and 21, 2016 REGISTRATION BEGINS February 1, 2016 Camp Spark makes learning fun and links Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts to the real-world. ABOUT MoLab, Inc.’s Camp Spark – Igniting Knowledge! is offered when students in Leon County are on school breaks for the winter, spring, […]
About The One Week Boutique Returning for our 20th semi-annual event the region’s largest kids’ consignment sale will be April 8-10th . Help us celebrate by registering as a consignor and participating in our Spring event at the Donald L Tucker Civic Center in downtown Tallahassee. The One Week Boutique is Tallahassee’s seasonal kids’ consignment sale. Held […]
Repost We recently visited the Marianna Caverns again, with a group of kids on a field trip, and had a great time. This is an older post, from our first visit as a family, which we’re sharing again now. If you’ve never been to Florida Caverns State Park, there are so many reasons to go! […]
Word of [South] is all about kids, with a number of authors, musicians and performers oriented specifically to children. We start with the group Story Pirates, who will set to music and act out stories suggested by students from our area! The musician [Lonnie Holley] will put on a special show on our Korean War Memorial […]
Here's all of the information you need for Hurricane Irma. Stay informed, stay prepared and stay safe. www.211bigbend.org/emergency
Hurricane related calls are starting to come in to the 2-1-1 Big Bend hotline, here are some updates to address a wider audience. Please share!
👉 Florida is in the path of one of the strongest hurricanes in years so we all need to work together to stay safe and to help our community and statewide neighbors.
👉 2-1- is an integral member of our BB COAD (Big Bend Community Organizations Active in Disaster). As such, we are literally called on for information, referrals and support before, during and after a tropical storm/hurricane event. It is our mission to support our community with accurate and up-to-date information about shelters, evacuations, special needs and much more.
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QUICK INFO as of afternoon Wednesday Sept. 6
👉 National Weather Service - Projected Irma Path
Very early to determine the track for our area.
Tracking toward the I-95 corridor.
Southern Florida to feel effects this weekend.
Big Bend to feel effects, if at all, Monday to Tuesday.
👉 Emergency Shelters are not open for local residents.
👉 No evacuations for any Big Bend Counties.
👉 A lot of information can be found in the 2017 Hurricane Survival Guide. www.211BigBend.org/emergency. Scroll down to the Links of Interest.
👉 State offices CLOSED Friday, 9/8.
👉 Leon County Schools OPEN Friday, 9/8.
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RED CROSS / SALVATION ARMY
👉 Right now they are not offering any direct services, this will be AFTER the storm.
👉 However, the Red Cross has a great need for volunteers to help staff shelters. Volunteers will be trained. www.redcross.org/loc…/florida/north-florida/volunteer
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Local SPECIAL NEEDS CALLS
👉 County Emergency Managers maintain the Special Needs Registry. cms.leoncountyfl.gov/ei/
👉 Talquin has a list of Medically Essential accounts for customers dependent on electricity. Residents in need of these accounts must complete a form and have it signed by a doctor.
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👉 Local hotels are SOLD OUT.
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Local SAND BAG LOCATIONS (Tallahassee and Leon County)
👉 Tekesta Park, at Tekesta Drive and Deer Lake Road in Killearn Lakes
👉Apalachee Regional Park (Landfill), 7550 Apalachee Parkway
👉 J. Lee Vause, 6024 Old Bainbridge Road
👉 At the intersection of Oak Ridge at Ranchero roads
👉 Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road
👉 Winthrop Park, 1601 Mitchell Avenue
👉 James Messer Sports Complex, 2830 Jackson Bluff Road
👉 Lawrence-Gregory Community Center, 1115 Dade Street
NOTE: These locations will not be staffed, residents will need to bring their own shovel. Sand, bags and ties will be available for public use. Residents are asked to take no more than 15 bags so as to allow others to prepare. Staff will monitor the sites to replenish as needed.
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👉A list of suggested supplies, the 2017 Big Bend Hurricane Survival Guide, sandbag locations, and local, statewide, and national hurricane related links are posted.
#dial211 or 850-617-6333 or TEXT your zip code to 898211.
2 weeks ago ·
TallyConnection.com shared Tallahassee Downtown's event.
Two Foot Level at Downtown GetDown
September 8, 2017, 6:00pm - September 8, 2017, 10:00pm
Tallahassee Downtown is excited to announce the 2017 Downtown GetDown concert series! There will be a total of 6 events this year on Friday nights before all FSU home football games. All events are FREE and open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend. 6-10PM. 9/8 Two Foot Level 9/15 Royce Lovett with Taller Trees 9/22 THe Fried Turkeys 10/20 JB's ZydecoZoo 11/3 Frank Jones Band 11/17 The Filthy Six w/ Bill Wharton The Sauce Boss FREE MUSIC - FOOD TRUCKS - LOCAL ARTS - CRAFT BEER - LOCAL CHARITIES - KIDS FUN - FAMILY FRIENDLY Tallahassee Downtown will provide live entertainment from local and regional acts, there will be local arts and crafts vendors as well as various food trucks, and local charities will provide craft beer and wine for purchase. 100% of alcohol sales will go directly towards supporting the local charity for that event. Our Alcohol Sponsor, Cavalier Distributing, is providing a full craft beer menu: GrassLands Brewing Company, MIA Beer Company, Bell's Brewery, Left Hand Brewing Company, Carlsberg. The events will take place downtown on Adams Street and College Avenue. For information on becoming a sponsor please email Paige.TallahasseeDowntown@gmail.com
2 weeks ago ·
TallyConnection.com shared Tallahassee Downtown's event.
Two Foot Level at Downtown GetDown
September 8, 2017, 6:00pm - September 8, 2017, 10:00pm
Tallahassee Downtown is excited to announce the 2017 Downtown GetDown concert series! There will be a total of 6 events this year on Friday nights before all FSU home football games. All events are FREE and open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend. 6-10PM. 9/8 Two Foot Level 9/15 Royce Lovett with Taller Trees 9/22 THe Fried Turkeys 10/20 JB's ZydecoZoo 11/3 Frank Jones Band 11/17 The Filthy Six w/ Bill Wharton The Sauce Boss FREE MUSIC - FOOD TRUCKS - LOCAL ARTS - CRAFT BEER - LOCAL CHARITIES - KIDS FUN - FAMILY FRIENDLY Tallahassee Downtown will provide live entertainment from local and regional acts, there will be local arts and crafts vendors as well as various food trucks, and local charities will provide craft beer and wine for purchase. 100% of alcohol sales will go directly towards supporting the local charity for that event. Our Alcohol Sponsor, Cavalier Distributing, is providing a full craft beer menu: GrassLands Brewing Company, MIA Beer Company, Bell's Brewery, Left Hand Brewing Company, Carlsberg. The events will take place downtown on Adams Street and College Avenue. For information on becoming a sponsor please email Paige.TallahasseeDowntown@gmail.com
2 weeks ago ·
TallyConnection.com shared Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee's event.
Home School Days - "Blast Off!"
September 8, 2017, 9:00am - September 8, 2017, 12:00pm
Every second Friday of the month, the CLC will be offering a 3-hour hands-on STEM program for students in home school. Join us Friday, September from 9:00am-12:00pm for this month's program, "Blast Off!" Explore asteroids and comets! Investigate Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion and how they apply to space aviation. Become astronauts aboard the International Space Station and fly a simulated space mission. For a complete list of dates and programming, www.challengertlh.com/homeschool-days/
2 weeks ago ·
TallyConnection.com shared Creative Acrobatics's event.
Circus Acro Classes for Kids!
September 3, 2017, 3:00pm - October 1, 2017, 6:00pm
Cirus Acrobatics! Classes for boys and girls age 7-17. Classes start September 17 at the FSU circus tent. To sign up visit creativeacro.com Registration opened now until October 1st.
2 weeks ago ·
TallyConnection.com shared Tallahassee Museum's photo.
The only thing spookier than Halloween Howl is how close we are to October! Save the date so this event doesn't creep up on you!
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