Summer is not far away and it is already time to start thinking about activities for our children to do. For many children, summer signifies sleeping in and spending the remaining waking hours on electronics playing video games, watching television, texting and anything else that can be done while in a reclined position. If figuring out ways to keep your children physically active during the summer months is challenging, I have got some ideas for you and both are free.

Kids Bowl Free and Kids Skate Free are two individual summer programs that provide an opportunity for children to get up, get out, exercise and have some fun. Children registered in the bowling program receive two free games per day at the participating center. The skating program allows participants to skate free during specified hours using issued program passes.

Both bowling and skating can be enjoyed by children of all skill levels from the first-time player or skater to the more skilled in either sport. Participation in one or both programs will provide regular exercise, help your child burn calories and give them an alternative to being sedentary during summer vacation.

There are several locations throughout the United States participating in both programs with centers and rinks across the country. You must register with the locations you want to use. Below is a list of participating bowling centers and skating rinks in Tennessee. Check the participating location to learn the days your child may bowl and skate for free, as well as the age of child that may participate in the programs. Most centers only cater to young children. A skate or bowling shoe rental fee may apply.

Tennessee Bowling Centers

{Participating TN bowling centers.}

Cities: Bartlett, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collierville, Columbia, Cookeville, Cordova, Crossville, Dickson, Greeneville, Harrogate, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Hixson, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lewisburg, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Oak Ridge, Savannah, Smyrna and Tullahoma.

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Tennessee Skating Centers

{Participating TN skating centers.}

Cities: Clarksville, Cordova, Jackson, Memphis, Murfreesboro and Union City.

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Are you ready for summer? We are and the outdoor and indoor fun it brings. Kidsfest returns to a Malco Theatre near you. The lineup this summer includes many movie favorites. There will be a special movie feature every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the 20 Malco Theatres that cross five states; Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Besides the fun and excitement your children will experience, another reason to attend is several children’s hospitals throughout the Mid-South will benefit from the fest proceeds.

The Kids 2018 Summer Film Fest will run Tuesday, June 5, through Wednesday, August 1, and admission is only $2 per person. Here is the film fest lineup:

Boss Baby, June 5 and 6,
The Chronicles of Narnia, June 12 and 13
Dream Works Captain Underpants The First Epic Movie, June 19 and 20
The Prince of Egypt, June 26 and 27
Trolls, July 3 and 4
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Ling Haul, July 10 and 11
Ferdinand, July 17 and 18
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Whoe!, July 24 and 25
The Princess Bride, July 31 and August 1

The theatres are ready for you, but it is suggested you arrive early to get the best seat and not miss the show. These are the participating theatres in Tennessee.

Greater Memphis Area
Collierville Towne Cinema Grill {Collierville}
Forest Hill Cinema Grill {Germantown}
Paradiso Cinema Grill & IMAX {Memphis}
Stage Cinema {Bartlett}

Middle TN – Smyrna
Malco’s Smyrna Cinema {Smyrna}

Mississippi
Corinth Cinema {Southaven}
Desoto Cinema Grill {Southaven}
Olive Branch Cinema and Grill {Olive Branch}
Tupelo Commons Cinema and Grill {Tupelo}

Visit the Malco Theatres website to find additional theatres in Mississippi as well as in Arkansas, Kentucky and Louisiana participating in the Kids 2018 Summer Film Fest.

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The next few months will be ones of excitement for many homeschoolers. Why? Because it is time for used homeschool curriculum sales. There is nothing better than finding yourself smack in the middle of a room full of homeschool books and more. This year, as always, there will be a number of used curricula sales for you to attend in the West Tennessee area.

Disclaimer: This post is a public service announcement letting you know where you can shop. In no way am I trying to get you to purchase more books than you need, cause you to hide books in your car or to justify why you spent the grocery money on books. 😉 Understand, if you do, I will completely empathize with you. I am right there with you, because I absolutely love books and will make just about any excuse as to why I should have more. Are you the same?

Used homeschool curricula sales allow you to not only clear your home of books you no longer need, bought and will never use (I do that a lot) or have finished using after the school year. They are also a wonderful opportunity for you to find great prices on books you will need for the upcoming school year, to add to your library or just to have more books. All homeschoolers need more books, so here is a list of the sales.

Some sales are confirmed and the details for others are still being worked out. See the list below for upcoming sale events. As I learn of others, I will add them. If you see one that one is not listed, feel free to e-mail me the information. Please do not contact the venue for event information. I will post more (ex: contact person, etc.) as soon as I learn it.

2018 Used Curriculum Book Sale Listing
Date: TBD
Event: North Mississippi Home Educators Association (NMHEA)
Address: Olive Branch
Time: TBD
Details: More details will be posted soon. Until that time, e-mail Laura for more information.

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Friday, May 11
Event: Nesbit Used Curriculum Sale
Address: Bridgetown Community Center, 2645 Itasca Drive, Nesbit, Mississippi 38651
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: There will be curriculum and more at this sale. Contact April Mahoney at (901) 857-2317 if you would like to be a vendor or consigner, and for more information. All children must be attend to and no strollers are allowed.

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Tuesday, May 22
Event: 3rd Annual Curriculum Clean Out Park Day Swap and Sell
Address: Ellendale Park, 3800 Greenleaf, Bartlett, 38133
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Details: Load up your car with used homeschool curriculum books and open up your trunk for other moms to shop. It is free to sell and shop. Bring your children, so they can play at the park while you shop. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat afterwards. Thursday, May 24, is the rain date. E-mail for more information.

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Friday, May 25
Event: Collierville Used Curriculum Sale
Address: Collierville Bible Church, 806 Wolf River Boulevard, Collierville, 38017
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: TBD

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Wednesday, May 30
Event: Jackson Used Curriculum Sale
Address: Highland Park Church, 1102 Campbell Street, Jackson, Tennessee 38301
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Details: It is free to sell and free to shop. Set up is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. the morning of the sale. You may set up the night before when we are setting up tables. E-mail for more information.

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Thursday, May 31
Event: Fayette County Used Book Sale
Address: Oakland First Baptist Church, 8695 US Highway 64, Somerville, 38068
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: It is free to shop.
Details: Seller tables are available for $10 each for one five inch round table and two chairs. Sellers can go in together with someone and split a table, but that should be handled between the sellers. Set up will begin at 8 a.m. on the day of the sale. Set up must be complete by 9 a.m. All sellers must remain until the end of the sale.

There will be a Children’s Market this year! Only baked items, crafts and homemade items will be allowed and must be approved when reserving a table. These tables will be sold as half (long) tables for $5 and includes one chair. Children must be at least 12 years old and a parent must be on site at all times. These tables are limited. To reserve a table or if you have any questions, e-mail Renee for more information.

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Friday, June 1
Event: WTHEA 16th Annual ​Used Curriculum & Book Sale
Address: Northside United Methodist Church 2571 North Highland Avenue, ​Jackson, 38305
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: All may shop and sell and you do not have to be a WTHEA member. Full table rentals are available and you may share a table with another seller. Rentals are free for WTHEA members (a refundable deposit) and a minimal fee applies for non-members. All sellers will be able to shop before the sale begins. Pre-sale and set-up is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission to shop is $2 per family. Learn more about this sale. If you have any questions about the sale, e-mail for more information.

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Saturday, June 2
Event: MHEA Used Curriculum Sale
Address: Cordova Family YMCA, 7950 Club Center Drive, Cordova, 38016
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: All may shop and sell and you do not have to be an MHEA member. Full and shared table rentals are available with MHEA member and non-member pricing. There are no electrical outlets available. All sellers must remain for the entire time of the sale and set up begins at 11 a.m. There will also be a Children’s Marketplace. Reservations are first come, first serve and will be open through Saturday, May 26, or until all tables are sold out. Admission to shop is $1, with a family maximum of $5. Learn more about this sale. If you have any questions about the sale, e-mail for more information.

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Friday, June 8
Event: Annual Homeschool Used Curriculum Sale – DeSoto County
Address: Grace Bible Church, 7145 Malone Road North, Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details: Full table ($8 – one table and two chairs), half table ($4 – half of a table and one chair) and Children’s half table ($4 – half of a table and one chair) are available. Set up begins at 9 a.m. Please do not bring addition tables or chairs and restrict your selling to the table you have rented. Children must be accompanied at all times and all child sellers must remain at their table. Only homeschool/educational materials (other books are fine) are allowed to be sold. The registration deadline is Monday, June 4, 2018. If you have any questions about the sale, e-mail Laura or call (901) 620-7749 for more information.

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