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Kids America Monthly Newsletter March 2010
IT'S A GREAT DAY AT KIDS AMERICA!!!
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Welcome to March Madness at Kids America!!!
Kids
America is kicking off some exciting new activities this month with
Tennis Clinics for ages 5-12 and Volleyball Clinics for Grades 4th-9th
starting on March 4th. We also have Shorties T-ball for ages 3-6
starting on March 6th with an orientation at 10am. We will be
continuing our Home School PE classes and have our March Indoor Soccer
Shootouts this month. All these activities lead us right into our
outdoor soccer season in April with Shorties Soccer, KA Soccer Academy,
and Sunday Select Soccer all starting with orientations on April 25th.
You can get more information on any of these exciting activities by
going to our website at www.kids-america.org.
We
are also excited to offer a new Weight Loss competition at Kids
America. The competition will start on March 17th at 6:30pm with
the kickoff, weigh in, body analysis, and introduction of the
instructors. This competition is open to everyone in the
community whether you are a KA Member or NOT!!! Look below for more info on this great new contest.
Other
events happening involving Kids America's friends and family included
the Early Advantage Preschool Open House this Thursday, March 4th from
5p to 6:30p and Miss Jennifer's Elite Dance Spectacular on March 20th
at 7:30pm at the CHS Auditorium. See below for further information on
both these exciting events.
Thanks for your continued support of Kids America and the Coshocton Community!!!
Jarred Renner
Activities Coordinator
www.kids-america.org
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Kids America Sports Update!
Shorties
T-ball, Youth Tennis Clinics, and Middle School Volleyball are now open
for registration. More Information and Registration forms can be
found on the front desk at Kids America or online at www.kids-america.org. If you have any questions regarding the leagues or activities please email Jarred Renner at jarred@kids-america.org or call 740-622-6657.
Below is a schedule of upcoming activities through June (schedule subject to change as needed):
League
Name
Date Age
Group Other Information
Youth
Tennis Clinics March
4th Ages 5-12 Receive a
tennis racket
Middle School V-Ball March 4th Grades 4-9
Shorties
T-Ball
March 6th Ages
3-6 Orientation March 6 at 10am
KA
Soccer Academy April
25th Ages 7-10
Orientation April 25 at 3pm
Shorties
Soccer
April 25th Ages
3-6 Orientation April 25 at 4pm
Sunday Select Soccer April 25th Ages 10-14 Orientation April 25 at 5pm
Dodge
Ball Tourn. May
1st 12 and Over
Registrations Due April 28
Home School PE 2/11 to 6/12/10 Ages 5-12 Thursdays from 10a to 11a
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Weight Loss Challenge Returns to Kids America!
Kids America will hold another Weight Loss contest this year, but it
will be presented in a slightly different format than our previous
contest. The
contest will be a 12-week process that will consist of a variety of
activities and services such as: a Body Analysis, Personal Wellness
Coaching, Nutrition & Exercise Information, Group Support, Weekly
Prizes, and a payout to the top three losers at the end of the contest.
The contest will start MARCH 17th with the first meeting at 6:30pm in the party room at Kids America!
The
contest will cost $35 for Kids America members or pass holders.
Non-members will have to pay $35 and buy a pass to Kids America or pay
the $6 daily visit fee per visit. Registration is now open- to
pre-register, or if you have questions about the program, contact Sue
Renner by email at renner@kids-america.org or by calling
740-622-6657.
For additional information on the body analysis or wellness coaching contact 614-584-9914 or 740-704-3450.
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Recipe of the Month - March 2010
Invite the Easter Bunny in next month for some of this delicious Carrot Cake!!
Carrots give carrot cake a health halo effect - people think it's health
food, but it's usually very high in fat and calories. But our version
has about 40 percent less calories and 50 percent less fat than most.
First, we use less oil in our batter. Then we skip the butter in the
frosting (don't worry, it's still light and smooth). To ensure the cake
is moist, we add nonfat buttermilk and crushed pineapple.
Carrot Cake:
16 servings
Total Time: 2 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
-1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
-2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)
-2 teaspoons baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-3 large eggs
-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
-3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
-1/2 cup canola oil
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 cups grated carrots, (4-6 medium)
-1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
Frosting
-12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened
-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-2 tablespoons coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flaked coconut, toasted
Preparation
To prepare cake:
-Preheat oven to 350°F.
-Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
-Drain pineapple in a sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the solids. Reserve the drained pineapple and 1/4 cup of the juice.
-Whisk
flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. (Dry Ingredients)
-Whisk eggs,
sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and the 1/4 cup pineapple juice in a
large bowl until blended. Stir in pineapple, carrots and 1/4 cup
coconut.
-Add the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just
until blended.
-Stir in the nuts.
-Scrape the batter into the prepared
pan, spreading evenly.
-Bake the cake until the
top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the
center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
-Let cool completely on a wire
rack.
To prepare frosting and finish cake:
-Beat
cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an
electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
-Spread the frosting over the
cooled cake.
-Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Tips & Notes
Ingredient Notes:
Whole-wheat pastry flour, lower in protein than regular whole-wheat
flour, has less gluten-forming potential, making it a better choice for
tender baked goods. You can find it in the natural-foods section of
large super markets and natural-foods stores. Store in the freezer.
Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive
garnishes.
Tips:
No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to
package directions. Or make "sour milk": mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice
or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
To toast
chopped walnuts and coconut chips, cook in a small dry skillet over
medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly
browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving:
342 calories
17 g fat
(5 g sat, 7 g mono)
56 mg cholesterol
43 g carbohydrates
6 g protein
3 g fiber
349 mg sodium
150 mg potassium
Vitamin A (40% daily value)
Fiber (12% dv).
This
recipe is courtesy or Eatingwell.com's Diabetes Cookbook. For
more recipes like this please go to eatingwell.com/recipes.
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Early Advantage Preschool Open House
Thursday, March 4th from 5p to 6:30p
Early Advantage Preschool will be having their open house in the tonight (Thursday March 4th) from 5pm to 6:30pm.
The
open house will provide families with information and allow potential
students to meet the teachers and see the classroom Early
Advantage Preschool offers classes for three-year-olds on Tuesday and
Thursday from 8:30am-10:30am. Four and Five year old children have the
option of three day or five day classes. Three day class
are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am-10:30am and the five day
class is Monday through Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm.
For more information, or to register for classes, contact 740-622-6211.
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Spring Soccer Leagues Registration Now Open!
Kids America has Spring Soccer Leagues for ages 3-14 this April!
Kids America
will again host three outdoor soccer leagues this Spring. The
leagues will be offered for ages three to fourteen with divisions as
follows: Shorties Soccer ages 3-6, KA Soccer Academy ages 7-10, and
Sunday Select  Soccer
League ages 11-14. These leagues offer developmental,
skill-building opportunities for players to learn more about soccer
while having fun in a great environment.
Shorties Soccer will start with an orientation on April 25 at 4pm
where the players will find out what team they are on, receive a
schedule, and get their Jerseys. This orientations is an
informational meeting - the children do not need to be present, but you
can bring them as it gives them a chance to meet the coach and get
familiar with Kids America. Shorties Soccer is an introduction to
soccer fo r
children ages 3-6 and offers instruction from volunteer coaches with
the supervision of the KA soccer staff. Games are on Saturday
mornings from 10am to 12pm
KA Soccer Academy will also begin on April 25 with an orientation at 3pm. KA
Soccer Academy is a great way for players to develop skills and meet
new friends. KA Academy is for players ages 7-10. The Academy
program is setup as an instructional league with practices run as
clinics that focus on footskills and team concepts. Players have
one practice per week on Tuesdays from 5pm to 5:45pm. Games are
on Saturdays at 9am.
Sunday Select Soccer league orientation is April  25 at 5pm.
Sunday Select is run as a developmental league for players ages
11-14. The practices are on Tuesdays from 6pm to 6:45pm and games
are on Sundays at 3pm.
Kids America reserves the right
to "bump" players up to the next league based on skill level with the
parents' consent. This is done to protect the competitive balance
of the leagues and promote development in budding soccer players. If
you think your child is too advanced for the level they are supposed to
be playing, please contact Jarred Renner at 740-622-6657 prior to
registering them for the league.
For more info on
upcoming activities and events, including our Dodge ball tournament on
May 1st, Soccer Leagues, and British Soccer Camps check out our website
at www.kids-america.org or contact Jarred Renner at 740-622-6657 or by
email at jarred@kids-america.org.
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Miss Jennifers Elite Spectacular
Saturday, March 20th at 7:30pm at the CHS Auditorium Miss Jennifer's Dance Studio will ho  ld
its annual "Elite Spectacular" on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. at
CHS auditorium. The performance will include all the season's
competition routines performed by the Elite dancers.
Tickets will be available at the door or from any Elite
dancer. Hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting our
dancers!
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Walking Club to Honor Members March 12th!
Members of the Kids America Walking Club will be honored on Friday, March 12th, at 9:30am in the Austin Room for their accomplishments from the month of February.
Members to be honored:
6,500 Mile Club
1,500 Mile Club
Marlene
Zeigler
Edith Laughlin
Twila Welling
500 Mile Club
250 Mile Club
Jim
Fletcher
Rodney Stein
Melissa Williams
Jeanette Davis
150 Mile Club
100 mile Club
Patrick
Clark
Margaret Skelton
Teresa
Fowler
Cathi Shrimplin
Terry Kittell
50 Mile Club
Judy Ogle
The Kids America walking club is free to members and only $5.00 per year for non-members to be eligible for walking club awards and prizes. For more info on the Walking Club or to enroll please contact Kids America at 740.622.6657. |
March Indoor Soccer Shootouts!!!
Registration is open for ages 14 to High School!
Kids
America will again host their annual Indoor Soccer tournaments on
weekends in March. Each weekend will feature two age group
tournaments, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. The tournaments
are open to players of all ages and teams come from all over the state
and even from WV. The KA Indoor Soccer Shootouts are a great way
for your club or high school team to get a great season finale for your
indoor season, or kickoff to your outdoor spring season.
The full schedule of tournament dates and age group information is available on our website at www.kids-america.org/indoorsoccertourn.
Cost of the tournament is $350 per team with a discount for any club or
school that brings three or more teams. Registration, waiver, and
roster forms can be found on our website at www.kids-america.org/indoorsoccertourn. For more information or to register a team please email Jarred Renner at jarred@kids-america.org or call 740-622-6657.
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Contact Information
Jarred Renner
Kids America
Activities Coordinator
phone: 740-622-6657
email: jarred@kids-america.org
website: www.kids-america.org
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