First Saturday of every month
5 til 9 p.m.
With monthly themes, live music, special activities, and more, the first Saturday of every month is a one-of-a-kind time to visit Downtown Frederick! For details on First Saturday and the “Get It Downtown” shop local campaign, go to
downtownfrederick.org.
Booksigning
Saturday, April 17 - 1:00 p.m.
Meet Sarah Gayle Strickland, author and illustrator of the new children's book, "Come One Come All to the Fairy Ball!"
Strickland, a resident of northern Virginia, captures the imagination of young readers with this delightful first-person tale of being invited to a Fairy Ball. An enchanting adventure of magic and wonder unfolds in both words and beautiful full-color artwork.
Copies of "Come One Come All to the Fairy Ball" will be available for purchase and signing at Dancing Bear. The book is hardcover, 28 pages.
Dancing Bear’s 2nd Annual Writing Contest
Now through May 15
The contest is open to third through seventh graders in Frederick County public, private, or home schools. Entrants must write an original story of 500 words or less that incorporates one of these “Story Starter” sentences, written by local award-winning author Edith Hemingway:
- As I walked in the door, one of the dolls on the shelf winked at me. Another one waved.
- Every night at 6:01, the bears put on their tap shoes and began to dance.
- What I wanted most of all was a set of juggling sticks.
- The sign on the door said, "Absolutely no batteries allowed in this store." What was I going to do?
- She had to find the perfect game for him--one that he might not be able to win.
Entries must be submitted by e-mail (info@dbeartoys.com) by Saturday, May 15.
Hemingway, author of 2009 Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner Road to Tater Hill, will judge the entries, selecting one winner from each grade level and one overall winner. The top writers will receive a gift from Dancing Bear and the opportunity to meet Hemingway at a special awards presentation at the toy store on Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m. Winning stories will be posted on Dancing Bear's website or blog.
Super Charge Your Child’s Playtime
The OT Perspective on Play with Barbara Luborsky, Way to Grow
Friday, April 30 – 7 p.m.
Come to Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, 12 North Market Street, in Downtown Frederick, to meet Barbara Luborsky, OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist from Way to Grow in Frederick. In a brief informational presentation at 7:00 p.m., Barbara will share information about:
- why play is important and valuable
- the connection between concrete experiences kids get through play and abstract learning and thought
- using the environment to support skill development
- ways to incorporate movement into play
- ways to change the rules and modify play to help your child succeed and grow
After the presentation, there will be plenty of time for Q & A, as well as opportunities for play! We hope you'll be able to join us for this fun and informative evening at Dancing Bear. This is a free event, and children are welcome.
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