Art...
Visual Arts. Music, drama, dance... these are all enrichment activities we strive to incorporate into our programs at King Street Center.
Kids clamor to try their hand as artists and we aim to provide consistent exposure. I am grateful to Burlington City Arts for providing our Pre-Schoolers with multi-week sessions here at King Street, Flynn Arts as they get our kids dancing across the studio floor, and now the LKW Fund as they plan a special fundraiser to help bring an artist-in-residence to King Street Center this summer.
With the stewardship of wonderful community members, Art, Ginny, and Kevin Greenblott, King Street kids are preparing for their 5th Annual Talent Extravaganza. This event was initially created as a means to get mentors involved, encourage kids to learn new creative skills and show them off in a special venue. I hope you'll join me and the whole King Street Center community as we cheer on our artists, March 24, at Contois Auditorium.
Vicky Smith
Executive Director, the King Street Center
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Encore!
King Street Center is thrilled to present the 5th Annual Talent Extravaganza with special guest, Robert Resnik! 
Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m. Contois Auditorium Burlington City Hall Cheer on the King Street kids as they strut their talents in drumming, drama, dance and more. Adults $10, Kids $5, Family $20 - Tickets can be purchased at the door. |
Artist-in-Residence coming to King Street!
King Street Center is honored to be selected as this year's beneficiary of the Laura K. Winterbottom Memorial Fund Silent Auction and Winetasting.
Funds raised at this special event will go to support an Artist-in-Residence at King Street Center's Castle Camp this summer.
Linda Wellings, Director of School Programs at Shelburne Museum, will be honored with Laura's Spirit Award.
Please rsvp by April 4. Tickets, $35.
Reserve your spot today.
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Stars and Planets!
King Street's Pre-Schoolers worked with BCA's Jude Bond on stars and planets as part of their astronomy unit. Weekly sessions with Jude have opened many artistic horizons for these talented painters! |
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Volunteer of the Month
Erik Giard-Chase is a welcome addition to the Zebra room - helping 2nd & 3rd grade kids to prepare for the upcoming Talent Extravaganza by building props, playing outside with the class and lending a hand at the recent Family Night Dinner. Teacher Peggy Curtis says, "The kids love working with Erik!"
Erik volunteers at King Street "to connect with young people and kids" and emulate a mentor that he had as a child. "Who would have thought playing tag on a playground at 25 could be so much fun?"
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Buddy Block ...
news for mentors
Each month, mentors in the Junior Senior Buddy Program can reference this e-news as a resource for announcements, special mentoring events, trainings and workshops.
King Street's "Just for Boys" mentoring group enjoying Petra Cliffs.
Please mark your calendar!
Attendance and conversation at the monthly Mentoring Discussion Groups have been terrific - and illustrative of the thought and care Senior Buddies put into these important relationships.
Don't miss the next one!
Wednesday, March 21st from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Brown bag lunch, King Street Center (this discussion group will take place the 3rd Wednesday of every month, alternating between breakfast and lunch time) Please find the full March Mobius activity calendar here. Wow - be sure to check out the dinner and enrichment events planned at Echo and at Shelburne Art Center!
Don't forget! The Edge on Eastwood Drive in South Burlington holds tennis court time for King Street Center mentors & mentees to hit together. Call 802-862-6736 or email Julie in advance make reservations.
Available: Mon & Weds at 8 p.m.
Fri at 6 p.m.
Saturday at 1 & 5 p.m.
Sunday at 2, 4, 5, & 6 p.m.
As always, if you're looking for unique events and outing ideas, find & go seek and the Kids VT calendars are a great resource.
Don't forget to use your Mobius Mentor Discount Card! Wow! Enjoy free skating for mentees at Cairns Arena followed by a warm drink and that unbelievable toasted banana bread at Penny Cluse (50% off)!
Not a Senior Buddy? Intrigued? We are always looking for strong mentors and welcome a conversation to get you thinking... please contact gabriella@kingstreetcenter.org |
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What does ART
look like to you?
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Dates to Note:
Saturday, March 24
Talent Extravaganza
2 p.m., Contois Auditorium
Wednesday, April 11
LKW Fund Silent Auction & Winetasting
5:30 p.m., Magnolia Bistro
Monday, June 25
22nd Annual Bob Aldrich Memorial Golf Invitational
8:30 a.m.
Burlington Country Club
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Proud partner
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