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Serving Hall & Jackson counties

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What will your child absorb today? At Discovery Point, the possibilities are endless.

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Health Coverage Made Easy.

New Patients

Welcome”

at Hamilton Mill and Gainesville

Dr. Diane C. Kelly D.M.D., P.C.

* Peachcare & Medicaid Providers * Most Insurance Plans Accepted

* Video Games

State-of-the-Art Pediatric Dental Facilities Located at:

655 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite E,

Brand new Sedation Center”

Solutions with choices are easy, just call

direct: 770-533-5512

toll free: 1-866-466-5968 ext. 35512

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Gainesville, GA 30501 770-539-9110

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

2119 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Suite 200

Dacula, GA 30019 678-714-7336

For moms with children from infancy-kindergarten

Celebrating motherhood Meeting needs • Making connections

Visitors always welcomed at area MOPS groups

To locate a group visit: www.MOPS.org

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Visit us on-line for all the latest info.

For advertising information please call 678-804-8472 ext. 1 or e-mail

Jessica.wade@NorthGaKids.com

Contributing Photographer: Thea Dubose with Naturally Posh Photography

www.NaturallyPoshPhotography.com Graphic Design: Sarah Hamilton

HamiltonGraphix@gmail.com

Kids’ Directory 2010. This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. The Kids’ Directory

and its publishers are not responsible for typographical errors, the accuracy of information supplied by the advertisers, or actions of

the advertisers. Kids’ Directory is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. 214.559.7283. We are expanding our network of Kids’

Directories. If you are interested in starting your own Kids’ Directory in your city, please call 1.800.960.6788. National Publisher: Hidden

Values Inc., P O Box 600607, Dallas, TX 75360, ph: 214.559.7283

One free kids’ meal with paid adult meal unless otherwise stated. Offer is valid all day and night unless otherwise specified.All information

subject to change without notice. Please call location to verify.

Sonic

FREE Kid’s Meal with your purchase of Any Regular Combo Meal! Good only at the Oakwood

Sonic Drive-in and Spout Springs Drive-in locations. Not valid with any other coupons. For more awesome deals, go to www.oakwood-sonic

com or www.spoutsprings-sonic.com, and sign up for Mega Deals.

Monday

Mestizo SouthWest Grill, 210 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, (770) 534-7222

One free Kids menu item per adult entree purchased

Tuesday

Chick-Fil-A at Robson Crossing 3405 Atlanta Highway, Oakwood. (770) 297-9045 5pm-7pm Receive a FREE 4 nugget kid’s meal with each

regular dinner meal purchase. Oakwood Location Only.

Thursday

Lanier Diner, Gainesville—Dawsonville Hwy 6:00-8:30 Family Night. Kid’s Eat ½ price off of the Kid’s Menu. Lovey the clown provides face

painting, balloons, and much more. (770) 287-3000 Do you offer a Kids Eat Free (or really cheap)

special? List it with us! Please call 678-804-8472 for more information!

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Camps and classes for students ages _ & up. No experience necessary.

Register NOW 770-___-6_8_ Gainesville School of Ballet

at Brenau University Over _0 Years of quality training and fun!

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begins mid April

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ph: 770-534-6282 web: www.gainesvilleballet.org | e.mail: tstevenson1@brenau.edu

If the unthinkable happened, will you be taken care of?

At Liberty Mutual we can offer you a FREE personal review of all your insurance policies and save you money!

Call Scott Rhinehart for all of your Auto, Home, and Life Insurance needs!

678.513.1864 ext. 58727

Scott.Rhinehart@libertymutual.com

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DANCE CAMP! Campers learn many different styles of dance from Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Clogging, Cheer, African, Batton, Latin, and more! Monday - Friday June 28-July 2, July 12-6, July 19-23 Ages: 5-12 Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm Only: $100.00 per week.

PRINCESS BALLERINA CAMP!

Discover a new princess everyday, while learning how to be a princess! Campers earn

their Princess Certifcate at the end of the week! Monday-Friday - June 21-25 & July 26-30

Ages: 2 1/2-6 Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm Only: $75.00 per week.

SEW WHAT! CAMPS

Each week has a theme! Campers sew their own projects that match the theme!

Below is a list of camps, and the things they will make! Monday - Friday - Ages: 6-12

Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm Only: $100.00 per week.

Summer Fun Camp! June 14-18 Swim Wrap, and Beach Bag!

On The Go Camp! June 28-July 2 CD holder, Pod Pouch, Fun Bag!

Got Money? Camp July 12-16 Denim Purse, Wallet

Back to School Camp! July 26-30 Backpack, Pencil Case

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Introductory Piano Lessons

Children 8 years and up

Creatures at the Ocean

18 months-3’s and caregiver - 5-60 minute classes June 7-11 9:30-10:30 & July 12-16 9:30-10:30

$65.00 includes materials

Mother Goose goes to Music Land

3 ½ to Rising Kindergarten and Caregiver 4-60 minute classes

June 28-July 1 11:00-12:00 & July 12-15 11:00-12:00 $65 includes materials

Young Music Intro

Rising 1st and 2nd graders and caregiver 4-1 hour classes

605 West Avenue Gainesville, GA 30501 770-287-7509 www.funderfulworldofmusic.com

June 28-July 1 1:00-2:00

Birthday Parties Clown Magic Face Painting

Balloon Sculpture

Laurie Marchman | 770.868.0934

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Our mission is to provide parents with greater choice in schooling and a matching partner in their quest for excellent education.

We have the Pay it Forward© Scholarship Program and Corporate Matching Scholarships

When you file our taxes, The State of Georgia will reimburse you 100% of your Pay it Forward© Scholarship with the Qualified ducation Tax Credit up to $2500 per household

How to get started 1. Go to

CorporateGivingForEducation.com and fill out the“getting started” form. It is just your name, address, signature and the amount you would like for the scholarship

2. Send us the approval from the Department of Revenue, and we mail a check to your school. That’s it. We do all the rest!

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to

change the world.” –Nelson Mandela

407 Forrest Lane Gainesville, GA 30501

770-534-3611

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Space is limited and will fill quickly

If you’re looking for a fun way for your child to spend their summer, look no further! We offer a wide variety of music and dance camps! There’s

Don’t miss out on some of our most popular camps including:

Little Princess, Fairy Magic, and Backyardigans Camps for ages 2.5-5

High School Musical and Hannah Montana Camps for ages 6-11

Hip-Hop Boot Camps for ages 6-18 NEGSMD Idol, School of Rock, and

Musical Theatre Camps for ages 8 and up

Summer Intensive for students ages 11 and up

Registration for new students for the 2010-11 season will open May 24th.

something for everyone!

123 Green St. - On The Square, Gainesville, GA www.schoolofmusicanddance.org

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Providing students with the skills they need to enjoy music and

dance for a lifetime





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Directory Education & Care Fair

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was held on Saturday March 6th, at Lakeshore Mall. W

e would like to thank all of the vendors who participated

as well as the families who took advantage of this community event. Below is a list

of vendors who participated, please use this as a resource and tell the vendors you

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found them in the North GA Kids’

Oakwood Occasions www.oakwoodoccasions.com

678-677-3858 JA Walters Family YMCA

www.gamountainsymca.org 678-207-0167

Primrose School www.primroseschools.com

770-297-9977 NE GA School of Music & Dance

www.schoolofmusicanddance.org 678-450-8845

Corporate Giving for Education www.corporategivingforeducation.com

770-534-3611 Kegler & Associates Family Dentist

www.keglerandassociates.com 770-536-6688

Wilson Orthodontics www.wilsonbraces.com | 770-536-0882

Kids Dentistry of North GA www.kidsdentistryga.com

678-450-7011 Stars and Strikes

www.starsandstrikes.org 678-551-5336

Moss Robertson Cadillac Mazda www.mossrobertson.com

770-535-2200 Chattahoochee Christian School

www.chattahoocheechristian.org 770-983-9433

Lanier Canoe & Kayak www.lckc.org | 678-617-5293

Christine Martinello - Momager www.momagerclub.com

Cleveland Family Dental www.cfdcdental.com | 706-219-0033

Maranatha Christian Academy www.maranathaacademy.com

770-536-6334 Send Out Cards

www.sendingcardsmadeEZ.com 770-887-6792

Liberty Mutual Insurance www.libertymutual.com/scottrhinehart

678.513.1864 ext. 58727 Chestnut Mountain Christian Academy

www.chestnutmountainchristianacademy.org 678-617-8262

Baby Signs www.babysignsprogram.com/withmissmary

(404)661-0572 Kidworks Pediatric Program, NGMC

770-219-8252 Afla

770-519-2063 Simply Elegant Photography

www.simply-elegant-photography.com 770-654-8525

Mayfield Dair www.mayfielddair.com | 706-708-7034

Vollara www.tryecoliving.com | 770-983-3363

Living Green Pages www.livinggreenpages.com

404-771-5322 Expect the Best Tutoring

678-316-7681 Ninth District Opportunity Head Start/EHS/

Pre-K 770-536-1816

Safe Kids Hall County www.safekidsgainesvillehall.org

770-219-8095

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Children’s Dentistry www.thefundentist.com

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770-539-9110 Naturally Posh Photography

www.naturallyposhphotography.com 678-697-4747

Aromandina www.aromandina.com

770-361-3948 Discovery Point

www.discoverypoint.com 770-967-4170

Reaping Nature Productions www.reapingnature.com

770-490-1083 Head 2 Toe Kidz & Take To Heart

Babysitting 770-287-4467

Quality Care for Children www.qualitycareforchildren.org

404-936-1919 Right From the Start Medicaid

770-531-6438 Take Care Clinic at Walgreen’s

www.takecarehealth.com 1-866-Take-Care

Leslie Long www.magicladderentertainment.com

770-307-7646 Tupperware

EDUCATION & CARE FAIR

tgrindle@my2.tupperware.com 770-540-8896

Gainesville Grassmasters 678-858-0064

Phelp’s Landscaping 404-409-2936

Anthony’s Clean Pro 770-572-7360





Come frolic with the largest variety of miniature and rare breed

farm animals in North GA

Feed the Animals and have your picture made Pony Rides Camel Encounters and So Much MORE! School Groups Welcomed Over 100 animals! Baby Farm Animals, Yaks, Mini Cows,

Zebras, and More!

Wild Life Walks

Face Painting Chicken Crafts Carnival Games

Georgia’s Official Chicken Cook-Off! Chicken Feathers Quilt Show

Cupcake Walk and Much More!

April 24, 2010 10 am – 4 pm

Downtown Gainesville on Roosevelt Square Adults $8 Kids under 10 $5

Join us for a 30 minute guided tour where you will get up close with Endangered & Exotic Animals

Including: Alligators, Zebras, Kangaroos, Monkeys, Wildcats and More!

Visit The Zoo or Let The Zoo Visit You

2912 Paradise Valley Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528 (706) 348-7279 | www.NorthGeorgiaZoo.com

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678-450-7011

Ryan M. Vaughn, DMD Trained at Scottish Rite and Egleston

in Atlanta and the Children’s Medical Center in Augusta.

Treats all children including those with special health care needs

Practices in-office sedation and hospital dentistry

Emergencies always welcome! Now accepting new patients!

Call now for your Child’s next appointment.

1207 Sherwood Park Dr. Gainesville GA 30501

Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K accepted

First Presbyterian Child Development Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin

Low teacher/child ratios Dedicated Curriculum Director Elementary after school programs available Come visit out great indoor/outdoor play area

Caring for Gainesville children for over 50 years!

Schedule a tour today! 800 S Enota Drive, NE . Gainesville . 770.532.8188

Mention this ad for 50% off Registration Fee!

Fun-filled 5 day camp offers basic music lessons crafts and games. Concludes with free family night

dinner & student concert June 25. Ages 8-12 | June 21-25 from 10:00-2:00 pm

Beginner music lessons in violin, drums, recorders, keyboard, voice and hand bells (all instruments provided!)

$65 (includes lunch and snack). Must register by June 14th For more information and registration form contact us at:

Spirit of Joy Church, 5526 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch sojchurch@gmail.com | www.spiritofjoychurch.com

770-945-4393 Ask about Vacation Bible School - July 12-16

Start your own business right now

with a $35 deposit! Valued over $390.00.

Hostesses wanted to earn FREE Toys!

Call me for free information! Sue Keppel - Team Leader

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Discovery Toys phone # (770) 271-5757

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Come and meet with: Day Camps | Overnight Camps Sports Camps | Science Camps

Nature Camps | Performing Arts Camps Day Trips and Many More!

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