Dear FAMILY Friend,

Getting ready for back-to-school is always hectic, no matter how hard you try to plan ahead! We've put together a quick list of some of the essential back-to-school basics to prepare both you and your child to get everything ready these last couple of weeks. Don't worry- you've still got time! Read the article here to make sure your family can be as prepared as possible!

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In Remembrance of Robin Williams

Woodstock Community Theatre will be showing one of Robin Williams's movies each night August 18-21 for free at 4:00 P.M. Click here for showtimes and more information.

Where: Woodstock Community Theatre

136 N Main St.

Woodstock, VA

Phone: 540-459-2221

Cirque du Soleil Giveaway!

Popular DC bloggers It's Julien and Capitally Frugal are giving away 4 tickets to see Cirque du Soleil on Thursday, August 28th at 8 pm! For more information and to enter the giveaway, click here!

FAMILY FUN EVENTS

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Event

When: Saturday, August 23

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Barstons Child's Play

5536 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC

For more information, click here!

Brady Rymer

When: Saturday, August 23

Cost: $10

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Jammin' Java

227 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA

For more information, click here!

Friday Night Stargazing

When: Friday, August 8 - Friday, October 24

Cost: Free

Location:

Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD

For more information, click here!

A Matter of Worth

When: Saturday, August 23

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Place, SE
Washington, DC

For more information, click here!

Mom Blog: Teach Mama

Title: Get Kid Involved in Back-to-School Shopping

Getting kids involved in back-to-school shopping can be fun and easy. And not surprisingly, there's a whole lot of learning that will happen along the way. There's a whole lot of reading. There's a whole lot

of math. There's a whole lot of life skill learning.

And?... to read the rest, click here!

Thank you for reading!

If you have a great time at one of these events or have a story to tell, please share it with us! It is our mission to experience the great adventure of parenting with you!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at FAMILY Magazine

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