Ways to spend your last days of Summer break!

Adolescents: What is a parent to do?
Aug 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point
The early teen years are a time of rapid physical, intellectual and social/emotional change, and parents and children can feel overwhelmed. Learn how to help your teens through this dynamic phase. Register at www.chkd.org/classes. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point, 11783 Rock Landing Dr. (NN) 668-7500

Free Summer Concert Series: Tailgate Down
Aug 15, 2012 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
This week catch Tailgate Down playing a variety of country, rock, and southern rock hits! The group, based in Chesapeake, is a high energy band that will play all of your country favorites! For more about Tailgate Down and to see a complete “Ynot Wednesdays?” Series schedule, visit www.sandlercenter.org/ynotwednesdays

Go See: The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Comes out August 15th
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

Infant Massage
Aug 16, 2012 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Pediatric Associates
Parents will learn simple infant massage techniques designed for infants from birth to 6 months. Register at www.chkd.org/classes. Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg, 119 Bulifants Blvd., (W).564-7337 ext. 5 then 3.

Baby Care 101
Aug 16, 2012 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Pediatric Associates
Learn about how to bathe and comfort your baby, belly button and diaper care, how to position your baby for sleep and general household and car seat safety tips. Lots of opportunities to ask questions about the first year of life. Free and register at www.chkd.org/classes. Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg, 119 Bulifants Blvd., 564-7337 ext. 5 then 3. or www.chkd.org/PAW

Beach Bash
Aug 17, 2012 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mount Trashmore
Grab a cold drink, relax and put yourself on island time. Exhilarating sounds of steel drums and horns by musical group Caribbean Steel will have you feeling like you’re in the tropics. Mount Trashmore Park, Edwin Drive, (VB) 385-2990 www.VBgov.com/specialevents.

Go See: ParaNorman - PG
Comes out in Theaters August 17th
A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

The 2012 Honey BEE Festival
Aug 18, 2012 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Garden guests will enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations, honey and bee vendors (including handmade jewelry and ceramics), refreshments, door prizes, live music, and a guest appearance by former Miss United States Come see the inside a real life bee hive. Included with admission. Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd. (N) 441-5830 or www.norfolkbotanicalgardens.com

Summer Music
Aug 19, 2012 - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Travel back in time with your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor music and dance demonstrations all in the most beautiful place in Hampton Roads. Summer means Flower Power. Rock out to 70’s music from The Deloreans and disco dance demonstrations. Included with admission. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd. (N) 441-5830 or www.norfolkbotanicalgardens.com

Customer appreciation week Aug. 20-26
Aug 20, 2012 - 10:29 pm to 3:29 pm
Master cuts at Lynnhaven mall
Our special is 20% off any color service that week when you pre book before the event