RESOURCES, EVENTS, TIPS, AND SUPPORT ALL IN ONE PLACE, EVERY MONDAY.
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The 2021 weekly PunkinFutz Survival Guide has an updated look and feel. We focus on a single topic per issue - something relevant and timely. PunkinFutz does not receive any fee or consideration from the organizations we highlight and we prioritize FREE resources. If you are looking for any past issues, they can all be accessed here.
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If there were ever a week full of celebrations: Chinese Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day, all in the next week! Not to mention finishing up with the President's Day long weekend. So we've put together a fun week's worth of virtual activities and events to keep your week moving along!
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with colorful traditional dances and music presented by the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Free. Register here.
Thursday, February 11th 7:30 pm EST
Friday, February 12th 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 13th 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm
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Dreams for Kids DC is hosting its Winter Formal Frozen Fantasy! Sign up for this free dance party and join along with your friends from PunkinFutz! Free. Register here.
Saturday, February 13th from 5-6:30 pm EST
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Omnium: A Bold New Circus transports the audience into a world of wonder, inspiring all with extraordinary feats of human accomplishment and the astounding potential of the human spirit. Experience the stars of international circus as they perform jaw dropping spectacles. With full inclusion, both in and out of the ring, we celebrate our diversity and create joy, laughter and inspiration.
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Check out our amazing friends at Omnium, a truly inclusive circus! While this is not a free event, you get $5 off the regular household ticket price ($25 plus $3.16 per household) with the promo code punkinfutz (all lowercase). Definitely fun for the whole family and supports our community! Discounts available in cases of need. Get your tickets here.
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Once you are inspired by trained professionals, you can start honing your own circus skills with free classes:
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Get started with our afterschool program with Polly Solomon, Teaching Artistist and Founder of Polaris Circus Arts! Recess with PunkinFutz on Friday, February 12th at 4 pm. Free on Facebook. Join us here.
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Learn simple magic tricks free from Daniel Jaspersen here. Even if it doesn't set you on a new career path, you will be the talk of your next Zoom party. Simple skills with common household items; requires fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
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Mardi Gras for All Y’all is a 3-day event featuring iconic artists, chefs and personalities at famous New Orleans venues including Mardi Gras World, Antoine’s, Dooky Chase’s and more. Get the link and join the free fun here.
February 12,13 and 14 at 8 pm on YouTube Live.
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Stay Party-fit with
Adaptive Exercise!
Check out the Lakeshore Foundation:
or try Adaptive Sports Foundation:
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I laugh everytime I watch this...and I've watched it a lot. I hope this starts your week off with a chuckle. Happy Monday!
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#NatZooZen
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Please note, PunkinFutz is in no way affiliated with any of the organizations covered in this newsletter. PunkinFutz receives no compensation, directly or indirectly, from any organization or entity mentioned.
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