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Vacation Green Tip – Volunteer for an Eco-adventure
If you haven’t vacationed yet this summer, think about a volunteer vacation, where eco-adventure, exposure to different cultures, and doing something good for the world while you're at it, await. Volunteer vacations are often less expensive than vacations at the usual tourist haunts. Some have big price tags, but these ideas are low-budget:
Source: www.IdealBite.com
DMS Softball Team Game Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28 at Tom Brown Park, Field 4
Get out and cheer on our team!
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Low-cost, No-cost Family-friendly Tallahassee Events
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Back-to-School Community Block Party & Health Fair
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free; health education & screenings, a bounce house, face painting and school supplies for the kids; vendors, giveaways, refreshments and live entertainment, including the local band, Minor 7. Sponsored by Neighborhood Health Services and the City of Tallahassee.
For more info, call Joyce Willis at (850) 513-3262; 438 W. Brevard Street
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National Learn to Row Day
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Free; Capital City Rowing offers free rowing clinics to rowers of all ages and skill levels, including beginners. Participate in demonstrations, lessons, and on-the-water instruction from experienced rowers and coaches.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Lake Hall, Maclay Gardens
(850) 487-4556
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The Ocelot
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Normal admission prices; The ocelot is a wild feline native to South and Central America, occasionally found as far north as Texas.
Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Drive
(850) 575-8684
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Creating Water Features
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Free; designer Brian Bryson will show slides of a garden ponds and other water features that he has designed. His talk will include a 'how-to' segment on building your own pond and waterfall and how to maintain it.
Native Nurseries, 1661 Centerville Road
(850) 386-8882
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Free Clothes Give Away
Saturday, 10 a.m .to 1 p.m.
Children's and adult's clothes, shoes and some household items.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2125 Keith St.
(850) 421-9380
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Tallahassee/Monticello Crochet Guild
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free; bring yarn and hooks to work on your own project or one of the ongoing charity projects. No children, please.
Jefferson Arts, 575 W. Washington St., Monticello
(850) 997-3311
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Math/Reading Tutorial Program
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Free; Delta Kappa Omega, Beta Alpha and Zeta Omicron Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority work with students ages 6-17 to improve their reading and math skills.
Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library, 2817 South Adams Street
Call (850) 575-5606 between 5-9 p.m.
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Florida Commerce Credit Union weLiveFIT! Challenge Live Show
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Free; not a member of Sam's Club? Receive a free guest pass to attend at the door.
Florida Commerce Credit Union announces the top three families closest to winning the $10,000 grand prize in the WeLiveFIT! Challenge. Seven local families are halfway through a 10-month competition toward financial fitness. Florida Commerce is giving away a $500 shopping spree to Sam's Club. Learn financial tips to help you increase savings, reduce debt and boost your credit score.
Sam's Club, 3122 Dick Wilson Blvd.
(850) 671-5959
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Restorative Yoga
Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
$5; experience postures that gently open the body and release old tensions with instructor Charlene Cappellini. Students will be carefully guided into postures and fully supported with props. Space is limited. Call 942-2557 ext. 229 to register.
Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Road, Building T
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Meet and Greet with Curious George
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon
Free; WFSU Kid's Club members get to meet Geroge at an exclusive pre-event party and receive additional prizes
Meet George, create crafts and enjoy all the jumpers and bouncers
Zoinks Kidstation
(850) 487-3170 ext. 359 or www.wfsu.org
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"Get on the Bus" Rally – Celebrate the ADA’s 19th Anniversary
Saturday, 4-6 p.m.
Free; Ability 1st and StarMetro are inviting the community to join a celebration recognizing the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The rally in support of the disability community will be complete with speakers, refreshments, door prizes and music. To help increase awareness, extra buses will be running to the event.
American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Drive
(850) 222-3382
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Classic Car Cruise
Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m.
Free; sponsored by the Tallahassee Street Rodders. All classic, antique and unique vehicles welcome.
Whataburger, 1101 Thomasville Road
(850) 681-9202
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Downtown Marketplace
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (new hours!)
Live music, fresh produce, fine arts and crafts, food and fun
www.tallahasseedowntown.com
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Tallahassee Farmer’s Market
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fresh, locally grown produce
The Pavilion @ Market Square
turkeyhill@earthlink.net
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Free Latin Dance Workshop
Sunday, 7-10 p.m.
Free; Learn the basics of Latin dancing (merengue, bachata and salsa) from Tallahassee's original salseros, The Azucar Dance Co. Meet 'n' greet as the non-profit dance company revs up for its fall semester of classes. No partner needed!
Florida State University, Union Ballrooms (State)
(850) 443-0230, www.azucardance.com
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Women's Masters Soccer League
Sunday, 4 p.m.
$15 field fee every two months.
The emphasis of this group is on getting exercise and having fun. Those interested in joining are asked to attend.
Meadows Soccer Complex, 701 Miller Landing Road
(850) 893-8989 or (850) 339-0203
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Young Writers Guild of the Big Bend Meeting
2nd Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m.
Free; Tallahassee Writers Association in conjunction with high school teachers and Barnes & Noble present the talents of teenage writers as they present their written works. Open to all high-school age students interested in writing.
Barnes & Noble, 2415 North Monroe Street
Call Marci Elliott, 383-0578, or e-mail Marci2elliott@aol.com for more information
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St. Marks NWR Photo Club Meeting
Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon
Monthly meeting of interested wildlife/outdoors photographers of all skill levels. Some meetings are held at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; others are field trips led by Refuge volunteers.
(850) 925-6121 to verify activities each month.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Education and Visitor Center, 1255 Lighthouse Road, St. Marks
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The Tallahassee area has six state parks. This is a great weekend to check them out!
Visit www.GetOutdoorsFlorida.com or www.dep.state.fl.us and click on "Rediscover Florida."
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Staycation
http://www.wtxl.com/Global/category.asp?C=40980&nav=menu594_10_2
Summer fun ideas
http://www.visittallahassee.com/seasonal_promotions/promotions_main_page/
Check this site for some “no splurge splurge hot summer specials”
https://nova.imarcsgroup.com/vendorimages/leoncountytdc/No%20Splurge%20promo(1).pdf
This site offers for some local deals and ideas on things to do, including free IMAX Show at the Challenger Learning Center, and two-for-one admission at the Tallahassee Museum.
Tallahassee Museum offers a Summer Pass—$35 and the pass holder and three others enjoy the museum any time you'd like during the months of June, July, August and September! http://tallahasseemuseum.org/summer
Also, the museum offers free admission to people who have been laid off (need documentation) and two-for-one admission for state employees, university employees and teachers with a valid ID or pay stub.
Area hiking: http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/hiking/table_of_contents/
Area paddling: http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/paddling/table_of_contents/
Area parks: http://www.visittallahassee.com/things_to_see/attractions/parks_eco_tourism_outdoors/
Area geocaching (and more!): http://www.visittallahassee.com/great_outdoors/
| | For your family dining pleasure, here are some restaurants around town where the kiddos eat free:
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Saturday
Sonny’s
Village Inn
Steak and Shake (with $9 adult purchase)
Cabos
Sunday
Qdoba
Applebee’s (99 cents)
Steak and Shake (with $9 adult purchase)
Barnacle Bills
Everyday
Black Bean (with adult purchase)
Monday
Famous Dave’s (after 5 p.m.)
Po Boys
Village Pizza
Mo’s Southwest Grill (after 3 p.m.)
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
Tuesday
Famous Dave’s (after 5 p.m.)
Beef O Brady’s
Bianca Pizza
Morelia (99 cents)
Chick-fil-A
Pizza Hut (dine in only 5:30-8 p.m.)
Cabell’s American Bar and Grill
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
Wednesday
Qdoba
Los Amigos
Papa D's Diner (after 3 p.m.) 3350 Mahan Drive, across from Costco
| | Check out www.restaurants.com to purchase dining certificates at discount prices.
| | If you're traveling to any major cities, including Dallas, Miami and Atlanta, check www.everyblock.com for restaurant reviews, news and more.
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