Jul
2
Mon
Jul 2 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
3
Tue
Jul 3 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
4
Wed
Jul 4 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
5
Thu
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
6
Fri
Jul 6 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
9
Mon
Jul 9 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
10
Tue
Jul 10 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
11
Wed
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
12
Thu
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
13
Fri
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
16
Mon
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
17
Tue
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
18
Wed
Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
19
Thu
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
20
Fri
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
22
Sun
Please join us at MooYAH at 7000 Independence Parkway, Plano 75025. A portion of your meal will benefit This Side UP!
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Jul
23
Mon
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
24
Tue
Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
25
Wed
Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
26
Thu
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
27
Fri
Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
28
Sat
Jul 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Lucky Duck Duck Race - Benefiting This Side Up! Family Center
Adopt a duck for just $5 and you could WIN $1000 in our Lucky Duck-Duck Race!
Go QUACKERS for strengthening families in our community! Buy rubber ducks to raise funds for This Side Up! Family Center, a local non-profit whose mission is to move families from surviving to THRIVING through at-home values training tools, family connection opportunities and parenting education. Buy ducks at our location, online, or at one of our Family Connection Events. Enjoy a FREE Family Splash Fest with Prizes, Food, Swimming, Games and more! Cheer on your duck! We’ll launch them into the pool and the one who crosses the finish line first WINS $1000! Top 10 ducks WIN A PRIZE too! Saturday July 28, 2012, 9:30-Noon Tom Muehlenbeck Aquatic Center, 5801 W. Parker Rd. Plano, Texas 75093 Click on the flyer for more information --> Duck Race FlierJul 28 @ 11:00 pm – Jul 29 @ 1:00 am
Jul
30
Mon
Jul 30 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Jul
31
Tue
Jul 31 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
9am to 5pm Afterschool Program M-F (June and July)
Aug
5
Sun
Sunday, 8/5 3-5pm
Bowling to Benefit hosted by Legacy Lifegroups
At Strikz in Frisco
$12/bowler. Registration link above.
Come on out for a FUN family time of bowling as we encourage and support This Side UP! Family Center in their quest for a $30,000 Liberty Mutual Grant (through text and FB votes!)
Click to confirm and pay... https://www.wepay.com/events/bowlingtobenefit
Sep
15
Sat
Sep 15 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 16 @ 2:00 am
Dinner Gift Cards for September Date Night have all been reserved.
If you want to be on our email list for monthly reminders, click here!
Or friend us on Facebook.
“I Date My Spouse!” Marriage Enrichment Night sponsored by This Side UP! Family Center, and AMAZING area restaurants! 6-9pm, third Saturday night every month.
FREE Dinner for 2 Gift Card.
Childcare for $10/child. $25 max/family.
Chance to WIN Family gift pack!
Space is limited. Reservations begin on the 1st of each month.
Drop your kids off at This Side UP! Family Center (www.thissideupfamily.org) and they will enjoy a FUN evening of games, bingo, and more. At drop-off, pick up a Restaurant Card to dine for FREE that evening – thanks to amazing area restaurants who believe in the need for marriage enrichment, too! We will provide each couple with a Talk Time card to be discussed during the meal (different relevant topics each month). This intentional couple time will provide a real, tangible way to focus on your marriage and help move you from surviving to THRIVING! Each couple who completes their Talk Time (we don’t see any of your completed ‘stuff’, don’t worry!) will be entered to WIN a FAMILY NIGHT OUT Prize Package.
*Important Detail! If you reserve a spot and can't make it, PLEASE notify us (#972.633.8783) as we usually have a waiting list. Lack of notification may disqualify you from taking part in future Date Nights.
Sep
22
Sat
Sep 22 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 23 @ 1:00 am
Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night Thrive. Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too! $10/family suggested donation. Gifts and prizes each night, too!
Tonight's event: FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Race to Nowhere, PG-13
Presented by Academic Life Coaching of North Texas
Pre-Register HERE for reserved seating (includes FREE popcorn) and to be eligible for GREAT prizes!
Race to Nowhere is a film that focuses on the current achievement culture found in American schools. A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children's lives. The film points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Following the film, Academic Life Coaching will offer a short panel discussion with local education and family experts. They will present TERRIFIC ideas and practical tips on how to combat the achievement culture. You will benefit from addressing this tough topic! As you dive into this school year, this Movie Night will move your family from surviving to THRIVING and lead you towards making it a true SUCCESS!
(Bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from our $1 Café. Childcare available by reservation for kids ages 0-12 years.)

Oct
12
Fri
Homeschool… Preschool… In School… Parents RULE!
Join us for… T.G.I.F. Community Hang-Out Days!
Whichever of these three parenting groups (above) that YOU (or your organization) fit into… at This Side Up! Family Center we know arriving at Friday is something to CELEBRATE! So, join us this Fall for TGIF Community Hang-Out Days @ This Side UP! Family Center!!!
*Every Second Friday. 10/12, 11/9, 12/14. 10am-2pm. FREE. FREE. FREE.
The entire Center – from the Big Room to all surrounding rooms - are available for YOU! Whether your group wants to bring the kids and hang in our Childcare Room or let them have fun at our Ping-Pong and Foosball Tables OR You’d like Mom-Time to veg on the couches in our comfy Window Room by yourself or with friends OR you want to reserve a spot for a Cropping/Crafting Time, we are OPEN AND FREE for all of this and more!
Call ahead and reserve a specific area OR just come on over to do WHATEVER!
We’ll have the coffee and the TGIF time waiting!
(Feel free to bring in your own food OR purchase snacks/drinks from our $1 café.)
Oct
13
Sat
Oct 13 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 1:00 am
We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.
The PLUS means more fun for you! Here are the other fun things going on during Bingo/Game Nights.
- Sat 10/13/12 - Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
- Sat 11/10/12 - The Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
- Sat 12/8/12 – Gingerbread House Night. Each family will build their own house and take it home! $10 per family suggested donation for supplies.
- Sat 1/12/13 – This Side Up! 2 Year Anniversary Celebration/Open House! Come help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary with festivities, fun and a treasure hunt/tour. We’ll showcase the other non-profits in our Center, too so come on out…. IT’S A CELEBRATION!
Nov
11
Sun
Nov 11 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, the Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.
The PLUS means more fun for you! Here are the other fun things going on during Bingo/Game Nights.
- Sat 10/13/12 - Robots-4-U will be here to help us build a robot AND will have LOTS of cool robots for us to play with, too!
- Sat 11/10/12 - The Dallas Starlets Club will be here to provide an added FUN time to our evening!
- Sat 12/8/12 – Gingerbread House Night. Each family will build their own house and take it home! $10 per family suggested donation for supplies.
- Sat 1/12/13 – This Side Up! 2 Year Anniversary Celebration/Open House! Come help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary with festivities, fun and a treasure hunt/tour. We’ll showcase the other non-profits in our Center, too so come on out…. IT’S A CELEBRATION!
Jan
1
Tue
Jan 1 @ 12:30 am – 3:00 am

Mar
5
Tue
Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
“I Never Planned to Scream So Much!” Managing Anger in the Family
When our children come into this world, we never imagine ourselves scream or yelling at these precious children. But, it does happen. Join us as we explore ways to understand our children, defuse the anger and create a peaceful, respectful climate in our homes.
Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator
$15 per person. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.
Mar
10
Sun
Mar 10 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am
We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, a fun family connect activity with the Dallas Starlets Club! Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.
(EVERY second Saturday!)
Mar
19
Tue
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Mar
26
Tue
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Apr
2
Tue
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?
Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.
Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.
Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Apr
9
Tue
Apr 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?
Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.
Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.
Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Apr
13
Sat
Apr 13 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 1:00 am
FREE Family Connection Night!
Can Politics and Family FUN be part of the same sentence and the same evening?! YES!!! We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, we’ll make POLITICS FUN for the evening! Meet the Candidates as they serve as VIP Bingo Callers for the night! This is a VERY important election for our city and This Side UP! Family seeks to raise voter participation by making it real and personal! So... we’ll help you get to know many of the candidates for City Council and PISD School Board in a casual, FUN way! BOTH MAYORAL CANDIDATES, HARRY LAROSILIERE AND FRED MOSES (and more!) WILL BE JOINING US AS VIP BINGO CALLERS!
(Families are encouraged to bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.)
Apr
16
Tue
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?
Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.
Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.
Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Apr
23
Tue
Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Who really is in “control” in your family?
Do POWER STRUGGLES invade the atmosphere in your home?
Are there strategies and ideas to decrease the friction?
Parenting is difficult and temperamental clashes with strong-willed children can make it even more challenging. Join us for this four-week series to share and learn techniques which include understanding this not so unique temperament, creating a positive home/school environment, effective discipline and empowering both parent and child.
Taught by Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and amazing Parent Educator.
Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23) $60. 12-1:30pm. BYOLunch.
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Apr
30
Tue
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
May
7
Tue
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
May
14
Tue
We are thrilled to offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Like Dave says, “Debt is dumb and cash is king!”
Join us for this nine-week course where you will learn how to live on a budget, pay off your debt and build wealth.
FPU will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, beginning on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The cost is $85 per family. Spouses/couples are highly encouraged to attend together and Single Parents are welcome, too!
Click HERE to register!
Jun
13
Thu
Jun 13 @ 11:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 12:30 am
Does summer bring sibling bliss or sibling hiss to your home? Are you exhausted by your children’s constant bickering? Do you wonder if your children will ever get along? Did you know sibling rivalry is normal and even healthy? Join us for a great talk led by the amazing Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and PISD Lead Parent Educator! Kick off your Summer Parenting with a plan of action to successfully conquer SIBLING RIVALRY in your home! Class cost is $15 and childcare is available by reservation for $5. Register HERE.
Jun
22
Sat
Every 4th Saturday night from 6-8pm, enjoy Saturday Night Thrive. Come in for a FUN evening plus connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool, too! Gifts and prizes each night, too!
Jul
13
Sat
Jul 13 @ 11:00 pm – Jul 14 @ 1:00 am
We’ll have a blast playing good ole fashioned BINGO and winning FUN prizes. PLUS, Minute-to-Win-it Games are back by popular demand!) as a fun community connection activity! Connect with your family over the value of the month and we’ll send you home with a tool to elevate that value at home, too! This month's value is THRIVING FAMILIES ESCAPE THE CHAOS TOGETHER! (Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.) (EVERY second Saturday!)

Jul
19
Fri
Jul 19 @ 11:30 pm – Jul 20 @ 1:30 am
Family Art FUN. BUTTERFLY4Art presents Family Art Fun
led by On-Site Professional Art Therapist, Anne Wallace. Take home a finished art piece - a family shield - as youhave FUN focusing on your family values!
Space is limited and Pre-reservation required by 7/15.
Cost is $25 per family.
Click HERE to reserve your spot!

Jul
21
Sun
Single Parents, join us for a fun dinner out at our next SSU event!
Come to This Side Up, drop off the kids for FREE Childcare, and we'll all have dinner at Angela's at the Crosswalk in old downtown Plano. They have created a delicious, low cost menu for us. Dinner and gratuity is only $12!You'll need to pre-pay, and space is limited. Click HERE to RSVP and pay fordinner.

Jul 21 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 22 @ 3:00 am

Jul
26
Fri
Jul 26 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am
Pick Up Your Socks! Teaching Responsibility
Do you wish your children had more responsibility with their daily lives and around the house? Are you tired of having to remind your child over and over again to complete a chore or personal task? This class will help identify areas you as the parent wish your child would take on more responsibilities, where you are comfortable giving up control and allowing children to make choices parents can respect, and discovering real consequences for non-compliance other than yelling. Please join us for a lively discussion on teaching responsibility led by the amazing Cynthia Garrison, MS, CFLE, CAMS and PISD Lead Parent Educator!
Cost is $15 per person. Click HERE to reserve your spot!
(This time there will be no childcare available on-site.)

Jul
27
Sat


Aug
18
Sun

Aug
24
Sat
Aug 24 @ 11:00 pm – Aug 25 @ 1:00 am
Sep
14
Sat
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fall into Fitness with Aqua~Fit Swim & Fitness Family Wellness Center and This Side Up! Family FUN Center! Come learn about family fitness programs to keep you healthy during the Fall and Winter months! Your kids can jump on the world's safest trampoline and everyone will leave with a smile on their face!
FUN Activities for the whole family, Prizes and more!
(Cost is free, but we encourage you to bring a few WISH LIST ITEMS (full list HERE) or a small donation to help support This Side Up Family Center’s family strengthening programs/activities!)
Sep
28
Sat
Sep 28 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 1:00 am
FREE Family Connection Night with Shel Higgins, Juggler/Performer!
We'll have BINGO FUN plus a return performance by Shel Higgins, Juggler and Performer Extraordinaire! We know your FAMILY IS JUGGLING A LOT THESE DAYS and we want to bring you this neat night of family connection to make the juggling FUN!
(As always, bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/drinks from the $1 cafe)
Oct
2
Wed
Oct 2 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am
Expert Parent Educator, Cynthia Garrison will provide insight, ideas and tools that will take your family from surviving to THRIVING this school year!
Description: Whose Homework Is It Anyway?
The struggle of homework has been around for generations. We ask the question and we get a non-committal answer and we get frustrated. Sometimes we end up bribing, threatening, and screaming just to get them to do the work. We may even help too much or do the work for the child. Join us as we identify parental role in homework environment, understanding learning styles and fostering a sense of child responsibility.
End the Homework Battles!
$10/person, No childcare provided. Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/whosehomeworkisit
Oct
12
Sat
Oct 12 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 am
KIDS SHINING FOR KIDS
(benefiting marrissashouse.org
)
Art. Service. Talent... for your family from youth in our community!
Come enjoy art, singing, dance and more creations from youth in our community and help them make a difference in the lives of Marissa’s House orphanage in Uganda!
PLUS... Participate as a family in creating a Heart Pillow (a project of Mission Possible Kids) to be sent directly to the kids at Marrissa’s House to show them love!
*Optional $1 Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door that can be used to “buy” items. All money collected will go towards bringing a much-needed fresh water well to Marissa’s House (an orphanage in Uganda). Email info@thissideupfamily.org for more info on becoming a Youth Talent Showcase Participant.
Have a great evening of terrific FREE family FUN over good ol’ fashioned bingo and support Marissa’s House, too! Everyone goes home with a prize!
As usual, bring your own dinner or purchase snacks/soda/water from our $1 café.

Nov
20
Wed
Nov 20 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Talk about WHAT? Do I really need to have that discussion with my child?
This is one challenging topic for parents and knowing how to approach the topic, what to say and when to say it is the biggest challenge. Join us as we learn effective ways to discuss this delicate but important topic using real life, factual, non-embarrassing strategies to promote open communication between parent and child.Facilitated and Taught by Cynthia Garrison. This Side UP! Family Center Board Member and Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD.
Register now at https://www.wepay.com/events/thebirdsthebeesthetalk
$10/person. NO on-site Childcare Available.

Dec
11
Wed
Dec 11 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am
Bedtime Battles, Morning Hassles.
Go to Bed! Go to Bed! Now Wake Up! Wake Up! Go! Go! Have you found yourself yelling these commands at your children? Join us as we discuss effective, positive ways to navigate the most challenging times in each day, mornings and evenings.
Taught and facilitated by Cynthia Garrison, Lead Parent Educator for PlanoISD and Board Member of This Side UP! Family Center.
Register HERE.

Dec
15
Sun
Dec 15 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
EACH FAMILY WILL BUILD THEIR OWN
GINGERBREAD HOUSE AND TAKE IT HOME!
You’ll fill your gingerbread house with written ideas of how to show each other love this Christmas instead of getting caught up in “looks” and “things”. PLUS, we'll play some BINGO and everyone leaves with a prize!
Bring your own dinner or enjoy snacks/drinks from the $1 café.


Dec
29
Sun
Dec 29 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Jan
12
Sun
Jan 12 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am

Jan
26
Sun
Jan 26 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Enjoy Saturday Night THRIVE with Locked Out Comedy Troupe - a night with the funniest, family-friendly improv comedy troupe around.
Plus, connect as a family over the value of the month and go home with an At-Home Family Values Tool! A chance to win gifts and prizes, too! Bring your own dinner or enjoy drinks/snacks from the $1 café.

Feb
9
Sun
Feb 9 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am

Feb
16
Sun
Feb 16 @ 1:00 am – 2:30 am

Feb
23
Sun

Mar
9
Sun

Mar
16
Sun
Mar 16 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am

Mar
22
Sat

Apr
12
Sat
Apr 12 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 1:00 am

Apr
20
Sun
Apr 20 @ 12:00 am – 1:30 am

Apr
24
Thu

Apr
26
Sat

May
1
Thu
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May
2
Fri
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May
3
Sat
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May
4
Sun
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May
5
Mon
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
6
Tue
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
7
Wed
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
8
Thu
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
9
Fri
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
10
Sat
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May 10 @ 11:00 pm – May 11 @ 1:00 am


May
11
Sun
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
12
Mon
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
13
Tue
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
14
Wed
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
15
Thu
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
16
Fri
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
17
Sat
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May 17 @ 11:00 pm – May 18 @ 1:30 am

May
18
Sun
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
19
Mon
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

May
20
Tue
![Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU[1]](http://thissideupfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Duck-Race-2014-Square-graphic-wTSU1-150x150.jpg)

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