NEXT ROUND OF THE APOLLO & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

It was a productive week last week our first trio took third place at Amateur Night at the Apollo in the Adult Category!

ALSO WE ARE BLESSED & HONORED TO HAVE MANY ON HAND FOR OUR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY!

Excerpt from Maplewood Patch
Springfield Avenue Gets a New Dance Studio
An established performance studio, LaChaney's Dance & Music Academy, makes the move from Union to Maplewood.

By Sonya Kimble-Ellis

Students, family, friends and several township officials joined Lashonda Chaney Saturday afternoon at the grand opening of LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy at 1747 Springfield Avenue.

Previously located on Morris Avenue in Union for the past eight years, Chaney opened her new Maplewood location in early June — filling a very visible vacancy at the former WaMu Bank site.

“We’re a one-stop shop for families,” said Chaney. “Our studio is perfect for parents trying to find something for each of their kids and maybe for themselves. The fact that we offer more than one program is a great thing for families.”

Chaney’s studio offers classes in karate, dance, music, gymnastics and fitness. Also available is the opportunity for youngsters to participate in the LaChaney All Stars competitive cheerleading team. In addition, the studio provides tutoring, aftercare and an after-school program.


You can read the full article at:http://maplewood.patch.com/articles/springfield-avenue-gets-a-new-dance-studio#photo-6752869

Museum of Craft & Folk Arts presents: Mud, Dirt, Sand, & Clay

Museum of Craft & Folk Arts presents: Mud, Dirt, Sand, & Clay

Friday, July 1st

3:00 pm

Where does CLAY come from? Do you know DIRT comes in every color of the RAINBOW? How long have people been making things from MUD? COME see the amazing and awe-inspiring things that regular folks do with Mud, Dirt, Sand, & Clay during a workshop at the Library. Roll up YOUR sleeves and get ready to play with CLAY and make something to take home.

Ages 5 and older. Space limited, call 355-2858 for reservations.

Teen Gaming

Friday, June 24

4:00 pm

Video gaming for teens and tweens! We will have video games here, but feel free to bring your own PS3 and Wii games (rated E or T only please). For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.

Jazz, Jail & God : Mel Clay reads from his book

Wednesday, June 22
6:30pm

Mel Clay will read from his book, Jazz, Jail and God: An Impressionistic Biography of Bob Kaufman. A question and answer session will follow.

OPEN HOUSE & REGISTER FOR SUMMER & FALL CLASSES! SAT. 6.18.11

Date: June 18, 2011
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm

JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to register for summer and fall classes. Also we will be introducing our "Kid Fit" Classes where we have teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama to help fight kid obesity. http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Move/Maplewood-NJ/105412/

PLUS!!!!!!

REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (Full Day) along with our 3 week Summer Intensive Dance Evening Program and our Instrumental Music Camp!

You can also register for our Karate and Gymantics Program!

BONUS!!!!

If you are interested in our LaChaney All-Stars Cheerleading Program come out and receive valuable information regarding Try-out dates!

Hula Hooping with Cherry Hoops for Kids

Saturday, June 18

2:00 pm

Cherry Hoops brings a fun hoopdance class to the Library. Her high-quality instruction and professional hoops make it easy to learn this mesmerizing art form. Play, laugh, and get fit with Cherry Hoops!

This program is best for kids 6 and up. Limited space! Please call 415-355-2858 to reserve your spot.

Gerald the Magician for kids!

Friday, June 17
4:00pm

Witness and participate in Gerald Joseph's amazing tricks and slight of hand magic. For children 5 and older.

The Great Teen Book Swap

Thursday, June 16

3:00pm

FREE BOOK! Just swap us a review! Here’s how it works: The Teen Librarian will bring out free books and hand them out to the first people who want them (or until the books run out). You will, in turn, swap us a bookmark review by the next bookswap. The books available may include: advance readers’ copies, new or old titles, nonfiction, or graphic novels/manga.

For more information, contact Marla, Teen Librarian, at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858 415-355-2858

Travel Books for Your Summer Vacation

Planning a vacation? Come to the library for guidebooks on a variety of destinations. You'll find books from Frommer's, Fodor's, Rick Steves and other popular travel series. If we don't have the book you need, remember that you can request items from other San Francisco Public Library locations and they'll be delivered to Glen Park branch for you to pick up.

To search for travel books, go to the library catalog at www.sfpl.org. Enter the name of your destination and "guidebooks", for example, "spain guidebooks". If you see a book that interests you, click on "Is it available?" If it's at another location, click on "Request" and enter your library card number and PIN.

Don't forget that we also have language learning materials on CD and online in the Articles and Databases section of sfpl.org.

If you'd like more tips for searching the library catalog, our librarians will be happy to assist you.

CALENDAR CHECK: UPCOMING DATES FOR LDMA....

JUNE 2011
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6.11.11- RECITAL 2011 "AT THE GRAMMY'S"-Plainfield High School at 5pm

6.12.11-CELEBRATION & FAMILY FUN-MAPLECREST PARK-MAPLEWOOD,NJ (1-5PM)
* TAKE ADVANTAGE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER AND FALL CLASSES*


6.18.11- OPEN HOUSE (12-2PM)-REGISTER FOR SUMMER & FALL CLASSES- PARENT ORIENTATION FOR LaChaney All-Stars (Sign up @ the Picnic on 6.12) also Informational Session for our "Kid Fit" Classes where we joined forces with the "Let's Move" Campaign in the fight against kid's obesity & help children getactive & fit again.

PERFORMANCES AT THE APOLLO......COME OUT & SUPPORT!!!!!

LAST NIGHT WAS A GREAT NIGHT AT THE APOLLO THEATER.
OUR TRIO GROUP "BOOM BOOM POW" WILL BE PERFORMING 8.17.11

PLUS PERFORMING IN TWO WEEKS WE HAVE OUR FIRST TRIO GROUP "NOBODY GREATER" PERFORMING ON JUNE 22ND!!!!!

PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!! THIS GROUPS WORK VERY HARD AND ARE DEDICATED TO THE DISCIPLINE OF DANCE....

Summer is here........

DO YOU NEED A SAFE, FUN, AND ENRICHING CAMP FOR YOUR CHILD? DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER. WE HAVE THE PLACE JUST FOR YOU!!!!!

LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Our basic program day runs from 9am - 4pm.
Extended Care is offered between 8am - 9am and/or 4pm - 5pm. Campers bring
their own lunch each day in a disposable bag with a box drink for all weeks. We also provide an afternoon snack and water or beverages during the day.Children need to wear comfortable clothing,and will be instructed otherwise if necessary. Special events are also planned throughout the summer.
Focal Points Throughout The Weekday Supplemental—Educational Enrichment/Science/Team Building/Arts & Crafts/ Field Trips Dance/Karate/Music/Games/Sports/Physical Fitness/ Motivational Rap Sessions
Grades-K thru 8
Boys & Girls!
Our groups will be broken up into several teams based on their age and grade level.
TENTATIVE FIELD TRIPS
(Not Included In Fees)
· Local Walking Trips
· Maplewood Pool
· Roller-skating
· Bowling
· Going to Zoo
PROGRAM SESSIONS & FEES (Full Day Program)
Session I June 20th-July 1st (2 weeks) $350.00 (Save $50)
Session II July 11th–July 29th (3 weeks) $525.00 (Save $75)
Session III August 1st- August 17th (3 weeks)$525.00 (Save$75)
Don’t need 3 weeks -Take Advantage of week lyrates $200.00
Morning Only Extended Care(8am-9am) $30.00/week
Evening Only Extended Care (4pm-5pm) $30.00/week
Morning & Evening Extended Care $50.00/week
· $200 Deposit / Session due at time of registration. (1st come 1st serve bases)
· Please note that registration will close on June 18, 2011, NO EXCEPTIONS.
· Sorry we only have limited spaces available.Reserve your weeks now!
3 Week Summer Intensive Evening Program
Session 1: July 11th - July 27th
Session 2: August 1st - August 17th
Ages 2 - 4 (Mon./Tue./Wed.)
Ballet: 5pm - 6pm / $139 Gymnastics: 6pm - 6:45pm / $99
Ages 5 - 8: (Mon./Tue./Wed.)
Ballet / Jazz / Hip-Hop: 5:30pm - 7:30pm / $199
Gymnastics: 7:30pm - 8:15pm / $99 Karate: 7:30pm - 8:30pm / $99
Ages 9+: (Mon./Tue./Wed.)
Ballet / Jazz / Hip-Hop: 5:30pm - 7:30pm / $199
Karate: 7:30 - 8:30 / $99
Instrumental Music Camp at LaChaney’s
For young musicians in grades 3 - 8 (all levels)
Week 1: July 18th - 22nd
Week 2: July 25th - 29th
Week 3: August 8th - 12th
9:00am - 12 noon
$180 per week
(Daily snack will be provided)
Campers bring their own instrument each day. If a camper needs an
instrument please notify us upon registration and we will provide
one for the week.
· Daily Music Themes
· Group Discussions & Sectional Instruction
· Weekly Mini Concert on Last Camp Day.
REGISTER NOW! 973-378-3877

Healthy Living to 100

Saturday,
June 4
4:00 pm

The same program repeats on:

Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30

Dr. Harris Meyer will share insight that can not only help you identify the keys to reaching the century mark but also have a great quality of life during those years.

Learn about the cost of ill health and the top offenders. Learn what you can do to turn the clock back or at least slow it down. More importantly, learn what it takes to get the most out of your journey, regardless of the number of years.

One free one hour massage will be raffled off at the conclusion of the talk.

Mark Bunnell, the Juggling Tornado

Friday, June 3
4:30 pm

Mark Bunnell, the Juggling Tornado, bring a fast-paced prop comedy show with hilarious stunts and audience participation. For children of all ages.

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!!! APOLLO HERE WE COME........

WE ARE HEADED ON THE ROAD TO APOLLO THEATER TODAY.....

Today is the day! We are heading to the famous Apollo Theater! We are grateful, humbled and truly blessed! We are truly happy about the performances tonight! We have Cha'Nel, Tamia, Bayinnah, Tajahnae, Ranelle, Okera, & Brionna performing "Whip My Hair" in the "Stars of Tomorrow" Category & Dominique performing "I Worship You" in the Adult Category!

COME OUT & SUPPORT!!!!!