Archive for October, 2008
This weekend…
…at Koramangala
The
rains last week forced us to postpone our Halloween celebrations and the party is on this evening.
We are making pin-up bats and footsie ghosts, playing Pin the Wart on the Witch, Spooky Walk and Passing the Pumpkin. There’s some yummy food on the menu – Vampire Fangs in Blood, Pizza Mummies, Ghost Toast and Tomato Soup with Goop. And of course, jack – o – lanterns!
Sunday, November 2nd, 11:30am, Rajyothsava Uthsava (Ages 5 to 7)
Join Bhargavi aunty to celebrate Kannada Rajyothsava the fun way! Make and take home your own paper doll in the colours of the Karnataka flag.
…at Shankarapuram
SUNDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER ‘08, 11.30 am (Ages 5 to 7)
Creative Book Making!!!!
Help make a hands-on- fun touch and feel book which you can gift your younger brother, sister, little neice or nephew who has just about begun feeling shapes, colours and identifying pictures in books.
Gowri Akka is here to help you make a colourful book with grains!!!
Add comment October 31, 2008
A weekend to look forward to!
At Koramangala & at Chennai
Saturday, 25th October ‘08, 5 to 7 pm (All Ages)
HALLOWEEN! The party we’ve all been waiting for!
Between 5 and 7 pm this Saturday, Hippocampus will transform itself for the annual Halloween party! Come over to join in some spooky clean fun!
Come dressed in your ‘boo’giest best or just come in prepared to get ‘goosebump’ed!
Have fun with mad cap games with mummies (the wrapped up variety!), ghosts and witches!
Enter the Creepy Crafts Corner to make bats and hats!
Enjoy a frightful array of snacks – Witches Warts… Vampire Fangs in Blood… Pizza Mummies… Ghost Toasts… and wash it all down with some warm Bloody Soup with Goop! Yukky? Yummy? or what?!?
And as always, for the 10 yrs + age group there’s Jack O’Lantern carving.
This year, we are bringing only a limited number of pumpkins, so call in / mail by Thursday (23rd October) evening to book one for yourself and avoid disappointment. (The pumpkins will be charged at actuals).
Date: Saturday 24th October ‘08
Time: 5 to 7 pm
Dress code: Spookier the better
Guest Fee: Rs. 100/-
Venue: Hippocampus Koramangala & Hippocampus Chennai
At Shankarapuram
Saturday, 25th October’08 at 4:30 pm (5 & Above)
Thoran and Card Making for Deepavalli
Diwali, ‘Festival of Lights’, is celebrated by young and old, rich and poor, throughout the country to dispel darkness and light up their lives..
Bhargavi Aunty helps you make colorful thorans that can adorn the entrance to your house and in preparing a diwali card which you can give to your dear ones.
Sunday, 26th October’08 at 11:30 am (All Ages)
Rajyotsava Day
Rajyotsava signifies “the birth of a State” and marks the formation of linguistic provinces, once India became a republic in the year 1950. Several Districts in North Karnataka & Hyderabad Karnataka were dissolved in the new State.
On November 1st, 1973, Karnataka -formerly Mysore got its new name.
In recognition of “Kannada Rajyotsava” we help children make “wrist bands” symbolizing the colours of the Karnataka flag. Come, make your “Arshina Kumkuma” coloured wrist bands.
Add comment October 24, 2008
Reading Brisingr
“Oaths sworn… Loyalties tested… Forces collide.”
Those are the words on the back of the book, and they pretty much sum up what you can expect from the third book of the Inheritance Cycle! I don’t want to give too much away so if you are familiar with the spoilers that Christopher Paolini posted on alagaesia.com that’s about how much you can expect from the book and a bit more!
The book picks up four days after Eldest finishes and we find Eragon helping Roran rescue Katrina from the Razac. Will he succeed? You’ll have to find that out for yourself! Something you can definitely
expect from the book, without me giving away anything, is action packed battle sequences! Like Eldest, the book is divided into different parts. The book is written from the 3 points of view –
Eragon’s, Roran’s and Nasuada’s! In case you’re rusty on the details of the first two books, like I was, don’t worry, there is a good summary of all the important details at the beginning of the book!
Which is better than reading the other two books all over again, unless you want to!
All in all, a must read for all you Inheritance fans!
Until the final book comes out – “Atra du evanínya ono varda”
(May the stars watch over you)
Reviewed by Nayantara Raja
Add comment October 22, 2008
This weekend…
…at Koramangala
Saturday, 18th October ‘08 at 11:30am (Ages 7 to 9)
Getting ready for Diwali
It’s that time of the year again – lights, fireworks and a lot of fun! This Saturday, Jaya will help the kids paint some pretty diyas to gift your family and friends or decorate your home. Registration is limited to 15 children and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Sunday, 19th October ‘08 at 10 am (Ages 5 to 10 )
A Trip to the Goshala
Anupama aunty is back this month with a trip to the Gaushala! Bangalore Gaurakshan Shala is a 30-year old trust situated in the outskirts of Bangalore city. Its main purpose being to care for the sacred cow. They have a habitat of over 900 animals including calves, buffaloes, goats, rabbits, ducks and sheep.
- The Schedule:
A storytelling of Kamadhenu, the sacred Hindu cow at Hippocampus – 10 am to 10.30 am
Depart at 10.30 am from Hippocampus and arrive at the Gaushala by 11 am
Tour of the grounds and facilities from 11am to 12 noon
Arrive at Hippocampus by 12.30 pm
Note to parents:
Children to carry their own water bottles and snacks.
Children to wear full pants/ trousers, sneakers/closed shoes and caps.
We are taking only 13 registrations, so do mail us before Wednesday (15th) evening. The cost for the trip is Rs 350, inclusive of transport, entrance to the Gaushala and mentor fee.
…at Shankarapuram
Saturday, 18th October’08 at 4:30 pm (Ages 7 to 12)
Dictionary Day!!!
Have you used the “Webster’s Dictionary” ???
Dictionary Day” is celebrated in 16th October in honor of Noah Webster’s Birthday -Father of the American Dictionary.
Come, let’s challenge one another, learning new words and referring the “Good Book”…the Dictionary!
Sunday, 19th October’08 at 11:30 am (All Ages)
The Festival of Lights is here to dazzle yet again…
Deepavali “the festival of lighted lamps” is here again to lighten our spirits and bring sparkles of joy in our lives.
It is celebrated with the lighting of diyas ‘small clay lamps’, candles, and fireworks.
Let’s get our diyas ready for this festival………..
…at Chennai
Saturday, 18th October ‘08 at 11:00am
Getting ready for Diwali (Ages 3 to 6)
It’s that time of the year again – lights, fireworks and a lot of fun! This Saturday, Vandana Aunty will help the kids paint some pretty diyas to gift your family and friends or decorate your home.
Saturday, 18th October ’08 at 12.00 pm
It’s Halloween Time (Ages 7 – 10)
Halloween is a “magical” night for everyone, and donning a mask can instantly transform your into just about anyone or anything. Masks have been used for celebrating Halloween for literally thousands of years. Join Aishwarya Aunty in making a mask for your Halloween Party
Registration is limited to 20 children and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
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