Baby Say Hello To Queens

On May
22, the local website Queens Mamas will proudly present The New Mama’s
Expo, Queens’ first expecting
event. Open to all new and expectant moms and dads, parents will have
unprecedented insider access to some of the best local services, specialists
and products currently available for families. —

The Expo will
feature everything from lactation consultants to fitness tips. The New
Mama’s Expo strives to make the transition to new mom easier by connecting
parents with the local resources they need, as well as offering parents a great
place to connect with other new and expectant moms.

Other Expo Highlights:

•
Breastfeeding tips from local lactation consultants

• Product
demos of the newest in strollers and carriers

• Shops from
the hottest new baby clothing companies

• Samplings
of new baby foods and treats

• Information
on local mommy and me classes

• Tips for
getting body back into shape

• On-site
entertainment from Moon Soup to keep older siblings engaged

• The opportunity to speak one-on-one
to representatives from top vendors and local businesses including Metro Minis,
Magnificent Baby, Baby Chic, Petunia Baby, Zinnias and much more!

The first 200 moms to attend will
receive a gift bag jam-packed with sample baby products, mama products, and
discounts and special offers. The event will also feature a variety of
raffles throughout the day.

Date:
May
22, 2011

Time:
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Forest Hills Jewish Center (106-06 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375)

Tickets:
$15.00 online –
$20 at the door from here

A portion of all ticket sales will be
donated to Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing New
York City’s families in need with essential equipment, clothing, and products
for their infants and young children. To learn more visit here.

About Queens Mamas

Queens Mamas is an online guide to Queens published by & for parents. It was
founded by Leni Calas, a mother of two who decided to create the site as a
gateway for families and
visitors of Queens to supply information relating to growing
happy and healthy families here in the borough.

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.