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location: 33 Kent Street, Barrington RI
contact: Kyla
phone: 401-247-1397
email: weirdgrrl2@aol.com
website: www.weirdgirlcreations.com
Paint your own pottery, hand building clay classes for kids, workshops, Ladies Night, birthday parties, and more. There are also several summer programs available at Weird Girl Creations. The hours of operation are Sunday through Friday 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am-5pm or by appointment.
We also run FAB (for anything but alcohol or drugs) and provide activities for all ages. We have run non alcohol events at a number of college campuses and continue to create the FAB tile murals which decorate public space while sending the message that teens can have a full, rich social life without drugs or alcohol. Drop in anytime to paint a tile to be added to the murals. There is no cost, donations are always welcome.
Summer Art Workshops/Camp
Draw, Paint, Glaze, and Work with clay! Children will create two hand-built projects and create one on the potters wheel! Children will explore a variety of hand building and glazing techniques. Projects are fun and age appropriate. We will offer more challenging projects to accommodate returning campers! Drawing, caricature, collages, and/or watercolor projects as well are offered in the extended day program. Every day we paint on fired pottery. Each child will paint a mug, a bowl, a plate, and 1 free choice pick from the small figures or another functional piece of pottery. This is in addition to the 3 clay projects.
Monday - Friday. 10 am - 1 pm. (Ages 3 and older)
Art Parties
Partygoers ages 3 and up can paint on pottery, make ceramic jewelry or sculpt with clay. Party parents may bring paper goods, cake and juice boxes. Minimum 8 children, maximum 24; larger groups may rent the studio. Prices start at $10 per person for 1 hour events. Party includes a gift for the birthday child of a customized tile or plate signed by all participants.
As always parties at ART BY YOU at Weirdgirl Creations are drop off and pick up, just like school : ) Parents are welcome to visit the restaurant next door, or drive into the Center and enjoy a Starbucks, visit Barrington Books, or try a slice of Pizza at Pepperonis and return to pick up your child after the activity.
Kidoinfo Deal: FREE 4″ painted hand print on bisque fired tile, we will add baby name and date
wesbite: http://barringtonnewcomers.net/index.html
The Newcomers Club of Barrington is a non-profit social organization that sponsors activities and events for adults and children. If you are new to the community, a new parent, or simply interested in meeting new people, you may attend up to two events as our guests.
location: 1276 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886
phone: 401-234-1279
email: info@bellanimaternity.com
website: www.bellanimaternity.com
A place for new and expecting parents. Shop, take classes and connect with other parnets. We’ve gathered the best childbirth educators, high quality essential baby gear and fun-loving teachers for our mom and baby and toddler groups, and put them all in one convenient location. Classes include yoga, nursing, hyonobirthing, CPR and more.
Birthday Parties:
The one place for pregnancy, parenting and you. Bellani Maternity is now happy to offer fun and exciting BIRTHDAY PARTIES for your baby and toddler! We offer 3 great options that can be customized to make your party perfect for you and your child.
Kidoinfo deal: If you mention saw Bellani advertised on Kidoinfo.com get $25 off the price of your party.
location: Bellani Maternity, 1276 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RI 02886
website: http://www.bellanimaternity.com/new_moms_group
Do you need a place to share your feelings about your birth, new motherhood, sleepless nights, and your partner. Join other new moms at Bellani Maternity. Voted RI’s best place for classes for infants. Moms talk, share, laugh, and sometimes cry. All the while they learn that there are others out there going through this with them. Moms in these groups then meet for coffee, set up playgroups, exercise together and do so much more.
location: Four Corners Community Chapel (200 Angell Rd. Cumberland, RI
contact: Shala Salois
phone: (401) 728-2112
email: shala325@aol.com
Support for the most important role of your life…parenting your multiples. Come meet members, including expectant mothers of multiples and existing members with children of all ages. Meetings usually involve intriguing adult conversation, discussion on topics, followed by refreshments, announcements, and sometimes there will be a guest speaker or social activity. Our club Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September - June at 7:00 PM in the Four Corners Community Chapel (200 Angell Rd. Cumberland, RI). We have members throughout the greater Providence area and plan events at many different kid friendly locations.
location: This group is based in Fall River and most of the events are in the greater Fall River area, including New Bedford, Dartmouth, Somerset, Swansea, Assonet, Dighton, Berkley, and Taunton.
website: http://www.meetup.com/BC-Mommy-And-Me/about/?name=About_this_Meetup
This group offers events that are geared to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Goals include moms and little ones coming together to build new friendships and make lasting memories.
location: Providence, RI
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/733/
Bring moms and dads and their children together to make friends and have fun. Open to parents with children ages newborn through toddler. Whether you are staying at home with your babe or back in school or the workplace part-time we would love to meet you!
A not-for-profit social organization to aid new residents in becoming acquainted with the community and to help foster new friendships. Membership is open to all new residents of East Greenwich and Cowesett.
location: EG United Methodist Church at 1558 South County Trail
website: http://www.egcnn.org/
location: 12 Courtland St., Providence, RI 02909
contact person: Barbara Dwares
phone: 421-7815
email: momcall@aol.com
website: http://www.federalhillhouse.org/
description: The Federal Hill House playroom is a family friendly fun spot. It is designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, along with their parent or other adult, to spend a fun filled morning playing, listening to music, drawing and joining in a variety of other activities.
Open from 9:30-12:30, Monday thru Friday. Closed on holidays.
Cost / admission: No charge
location: Friday mornings around 10:30 at the International House of RI; 8 Stimson Avenue, Providence, RI
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ihrimoms/
This group was founded in the Fall of 2004 by several mothers of infants and toddlers who live in Rhode Island or nearby Massachusetts and all share one trait: different country of origin, or language(s) other than English in the household.
location: Smithfield and surrounding towns
wewsite: http://www.geocities.com/smithfieldmoms/index.html
Support for stay-at-home moms in Foster, Gloucester, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, and Scituate.
location: Portsmouth, RI
website: http://www.mochamoms.org/
A new chapter starting of Mocha Moms in Rhode Island, this is a stay-at-home club for women of color, but all moms are welcome. The group is open to working and non-working moms and women of all races and nationalities. This group is in its infancy stage so we are just recruiting moms to start a support/play group.
Mom 2 Mom
location: Northern RI & Surrounding MA
contact person: Jessica
email: tillybird6374@msn.com
website: mom2momrima.groupsite.com
description: This is a brand new group of diverse and friendly moms with toddlers in the Northern RI & Surrounding MA area.
We get together to share the experiences of mommyhood, find advice and new deas, and enjoy these fun times together! This is a great way to make new friends for yourself and your little ones. We invite you to become a part of our drama-free, no- pressure group for ALL MOMS WHO LOVE THEIR CHILDREN!
cost / admission: $12.00 yearly, pro-rated by month joined.
Kidoinfo Deal: 2 months Free!
location: Congregational Church in Fairhaven, RI
contact: Sophie Souza (508) 994-0286
Social time for mothers and children ages 1 week to kindergarten age.
contact: Robin Young
location: 1136 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls, RI 02863
phone: 774-229-6895
email: mommyandmeri@verizon.net
website: http://mommyandmeri.com
description: Mommy and me offers musical play classes for ages 6months-6years with parent participation, dance and movement classes ages 2 - 6, and children’s Yoga ages 3-6. Our classes are designed for fun but still work on developmental stages for your young child.
cost / admission: $8.00-$12.00 per class
Kidoinfo Deal: One week Free if you mention you saw it in kidoinfo
An international non-profit group aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay home to raise their children. The club offers many activities in addition to weekly playgroups.
location: Local Public Library of Cumberland
website: http://www.geocities.com/cumberlandmoms/
location: Seekonk, MA
website: http://www.geocities.com/momsofseekonkrehoboth/MOMSClub.html
An international non-profit group aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay home and raise their children. The club offers many activities in addition to weekly playgroups
location: Bedford, MA
contact: Amanda, through meetup.com
website: http://www.meetup.com/MomsGIVE/about/?name=About_this_Meetup
Want a chance to DO something instead of just watching it on TV? Here’s your opportunity to reach out and set an example for the little ones too! GIVE.
location: Miriam Hospital: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
wesbite: http://www.geocities.com/mothersandmore_ri/
Mothers and More is an international organization for the sequencing woman – mothers who have altered their career paths to take care of their children at home. Monthly meeting, play groups, and Mom’s Night Out are just a few of their many events.
location: 130 Sessions St., Providence, RI 02906
contact person: Kit Haspel
phone: 401.331.0956 ext. 184
email: khaspel@bjeri.org
website: www.motherscircle.org
description: Are you raising Jewish children…but you’re not Jewish? Don’t do it alone! Join us for Mothers Circle!
The Mothers Circle is a free educational and welcoming program empowering non-Jewish mothers to create Jewish homes. Mothers in all family constellations are welcome and participants do not have to be affiliated with a Jewish institution or have any prior knowledge. The interactive curriculum explores Jewish holidays, practices, rituals, and ethics while providing resources and tools for enriching Jewish family life at home. Free child care is available upon request.
location: 111 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903
contact person: Kaeli Sutton
phone: 401-654-6650
email: info@motioncenter.com
website: www.motioncenter.com
description: Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga, Prenatal Massage, Infant Massage Instruction, Birthing Workshops, Partner Labor Support Workshops, Mother & Father Sharing Circlescost / admission: $12-$16 per yoga class, $75+ massage, birthing workshops, partner labor support classes
Kidoinfo Deal: $5 off all services
location: 445 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771
contact person: Kristen Ivy Moses
phone: 508-336-3656
email: musicpups@thepianokey.com
website: http://thepianokey.com/musicpups.aspx
description: Music Pups is a music education curriculum developed to unleash the musical potential of young children through fun music and movement classes with a parent or caregiver. Designed to nurture the musical development of young children, Music Pups features award winning music, engaging activities, CDs, and caring, professional instructors, we are proud of the high standards we set in the field of early childhood music education. Through teacher modeling, play, parent education, our acclaimed CDs, and the joy of our classes, Music Pups helps you create a stimulating musical environment for your child.
Kidoinfo Deal: Call us today to schedule a FREE class visit.
10% off tuition for new student
When starting out in a new community, it helps to meet your neighbors. Come to a monthly meeting or any club activity and you’re sure to meet people with whom you have something in common.
location: Arnold Mills Community House in Cumberland
wesbite: http://www.nnnri.org/index.htm
location: Various locations including Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, and Providence
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/713/about/
NAP is a playgroup for families in and around Newport, Rhode Island, attempting to socialize infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. Children play in a safe environment where creativity is encouraged, sharing is rewarded, and playing is fun! Moms share ideas, experiences, and build friendships while finding fun stuff for their children to do in and around Newport, RI!
location: Pawtucket, RI
website: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ri/pawtucket/
Let’s face it: working and raising kids is tough business. Join this casual group of local working moms (full or part-time) where we can get together to exchange advice and support, swap war stories, and have a few laughs, too.
location: A local library in Providence, RI
website: http://www.geocities.com/providencemomsclub/
A support group for stay at home moms (full or part time) to enjoy the company of other moms & their children. Activities include a few playdates a week, plus moms night out, and much more.
location: Eagle’s Nest, Warwick, RI, 02818
contact Jeanine Silversmith
phone: 401-569-8758
email: info@rifamiliesinnature.org
website: www.rifamiliesinnature.org
Rhode Island Families in Nature was created by and for families who want to spend more time outdoors, explore Rhode Island’s natural places, and reconnect with nature. Research shows that people who regularly spend time outside are happier, healthier, and even smarter than those who do not, and that contact with nature is important for normal child development. We are a free group, open to every type of family - traditional, non-traditional, young, not so young, extended - everyone is welcome. You simply need the desire to get outside with your family and we’ll help you do just that.
cost / admission: free
NO LONGER ACTIVE?
location: Rhode Island
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rhodeislandtwins/
This is a group for moms from Rhode Island who have twins to come together for support, advice, friendship and understanding. Are you expecting twins? Did you just give birth to your babies? Are your twins in the terrible two stage? Are they off to school? No matter where you are in your journey please come and join us!! Do you have triplets? Quads? Quints? Please join us. The more the merrier!!
location: Rhode Island
wesbite: http://www.meetup.com/RI-Moms-A-Circle-of-Friends/
This group is for supportive, kind, fun, non-judgmental MOM’s, looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! We are looking for families with Babies 0 months- 4 years, but additional older siblings are welcome. Activities include Stroller Walks, Potluck Dinners, Playground Jaunts, and Day Trips.
location: Various locations throughout Rhode Island
website: www.rinewmoms.com
8 week groups provide expectant moms and new moms the opportunity to share the joys and struggles of early motherhood with other women. Supportive and structured groups where new moms can share information, get support and make connections.
Read their column, Tips for New Moms on Kidoinfo
location: Acton, Boxborough, Concord, Lexington, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, and Westford
website: http://sahm.meetup.com/2282/
This group is for non-judgmental, supportive moms looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! Activities which occur twice a week include story time, trips to the park, museums, and zoo, indoor play areas and more!
location: Attleboro, MA
website: http://www.meetup.com/Attleboro-Area-Moms/
Meet friendly local moms to share experience, find advice, give support, make new friends and most importantly laughs, and have a great time with our kids. It’s a chance for moms to come together to share our wonderful experiences of motherhood. Playgroups and “Mom’s Night Out” are several of this groups activities.
location: Harrisville, RI
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/1116/
Are you tired of driving 30 minutes or more to join a playgroup? There are plenty of kids and moms in Harrisville! Come together so the kids can play and the moms can chat.
location: Warwick, RI
website: http://www.meetup.com/Kent-County-Moms/about/?name=About_this_Meetup
Kent County Moms Meetup Group is a group of SAHM and working moms who share playgroups, activities and events on an almost daily basis. Moms Only Nights Out, Date Nights & Family Events are just a few of the many events offered.
location: Warwick, RI
website: http://www.geocities.com/momsclubofwestwarwick/
Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home in West Warwick? You are not alone! Come meet other mothers at the MOMS Club! This local chapter for West Warwick residents only.
location: Ledyard, CT
website: http://www.freewebs.com/ledyardmysticyoungmoms/index.htm
Motherhood can be a lonely and difficult journey without girlfriends to share your experiences with, swap ideas, and vent about your struggles. This is a group of fun-loving mamas and kiddos who get together several times a week at various locations. The mini-members range in age from newborns to rowdy toddlers.
location: Wakefield, RI
website: www.meetup.com/cities/us/ri/wakefield
Open to all moms in the area. Highlighted in Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, the Hip Mamas are a support system to other SAH moms, a place for kids to have fun and moms to get out with new friends and build lasting relationships. Some of their activities include Moms Night Out, family weekend events, exercise outings, and park playdates!
location: 150 New London Ave., Cranston, RI
phone: (401) 463-3636
Parents (or grandparents) and pre-school age children learn about being Jewish in a hands-on, pressure-off, small, friendly playgroup.
Ages: Pre-school age
location: Groton, CT
website: www.two-tots.com
Meet other local moms and dads of twins, triplets, quads, quints and more to discuss the joys and challenges of raising multiples.
location: 6 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885
contact person: Julia Bush
phone: 401-245-0190
email: juliabush@cox.net
website: www.warrenartspot.com
Warren Art Spot is a recently renovated art studio in downtown Warren. Starting this Fall we will be offering various art classes and workshops for kids of all ages. We can accommodate birthday parties as well. For more information and class descriptions go to www.warrenartspot.com.
cost / admission: Class/workshop fees vary
location: Warwick, RI
contact: PlaygroupMail@aol.com
Moms and their kids meet once a week and also plan special activities
location: Christ United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Rd., Kingston, RI
contact: Ellen Kaminski; ellkaminsk85@cox.net
Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! Children are welcome and a continental breakfast is served.
contact: Maureen Umehara
location: P.O. Box 550, Tiverton,RI
phone: (401) 694-1284
email: wcswans@wcswans.com
website: www.wcswans.com
WCSWANS is a social club and networking group for women in and around RI. All women interested in having fun meeting other women in the area are invited! Those with businesses also have opportunites to promote them. We have open events as well as member’s only events. Come join the fun!
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