AlbemarleFamily - AF Party Planner
AF Party Planner


AlbemarleFamily Party Planner Check List

4-6 Weeks Ahead
Choose a theme, budget, date, time, location, entertainment and make lists, lists, and more lists! Commit it to paper and you won't have to commit it to memory.

3-4 Weeks Ahead
Prepare invitations, plan decorations and start collecting what you need. Pllan the party games and crafts and refine those lists!

2 Weeks Ahead
Mail invitations, plan the party flow and activity sequence, plan menu and cake, order party favors, make decorations, and complete any "do-ahead" projects. Also, plan a safe place for pets during the celebration.

1 Week to 2 Days Ahead
Make a countdown list, order cake and balloons, call anyone who hasn't RSVP'd, deep clean house, grocery shop for party menu (don't forget batteries and film!).

1 - 2 Days Ahead
Do all final shopping, prep menu, finish last minute projects and make sure cameras are ready to use, pick up rentals, plan partywear for everyone and clean the house again.

PARTY DAY!
Finish remaining cooking, decorate, lay out craft supplies, pick up ice and balloons if needed, snap photos while all is intact, take a deep breath and smile - It's Party Time!

Don't Forget to... Turn on music before party, be a hostess not a hired hand, and give out those party favors.

After the Party
Send Thank You notes to guests and helpers, return rentals, make notes on what worked - useful when you get requests for repeat performances next year.

Relax! You're An Awesome Party Planner!

 Artists
 
ANNA MAIRS PORTRAITS
Advance Mills, 973-0273.

DREW ADLER PORTRAIT ARTIST
971-4966.

MCCONNELL, ABIGAIL
973-2053.

VARNER, AMY W
296-3045.

 Bakeries
 
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS DESSERTS!
760-2996.

ALBEMARLE BAKING COMPANY
293-6456.

BAKER'S PALETTE
295-3009.

BEN & JERRY'S
244-7438.

BREADWORKS
296-4663.

CAKES BY KAREN
974-7744.

CAKES UNLIMITED
985-8340.

CAPPELLINO'S CRAZY CAKES
293-2964.

CHANDLER'S BAKERY
975-2253.

CHAPS
977-4139.

DONUT CONNECTION
293-3393.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Fruit bouquets for all occasions; pick-up and delivery service available.
180 Zan Road, Web Site: http://www.ediblearrangements.com
975-5333.

FOODS OF ALL NATIONS
296-6131.

FROM SCRATCH BAKING
970-2253.

GIANT FOOD BAKERY
973-7860.

HARRIS TEETER SUPERMARKET
984-2900.

HOTCAKES
295-6037.

HUNGARIAN BAKERY
973-8863.

KROGER
978-1311.

MALIHA CREATIONS
973-3183.

SPLENDORA'S GELATO
296-8555.

THE CANDY BOUQUET
985-8283.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
973-4900.

 Catering
 
20 SOUTH CATERING
296-2420.

A PIMENTO CATERING
971-7720.

ANDERSON'S CARRIAGE FOOD HOUSE
970-2217.

BAJA BEAN CO.
293-4507.

BELLAIR MARKET
971-6608.

BELMONT BBQ
979-7427.

BIG JIM'S BAR B QUE
975-2271.

BLUE RIDGE CAFE & CATERING
985-3633.

C & O RESTAURANT & CATERING
971-7044.

CANTEEN DINING SERVICES
540-832-0003.

CHEF TED CATERING
295-9283.

DOMINO'S PIZZA
979-2656.

EVERYDAY GOURMET CATERING
977-5090.

FROM SCRATCH BAKING
970-2253.

GLORIOUS FOODS INC
817-7278.

HARVEST MOON CATERING
296-9091.

HAVE FOOD - WILL TRAVEL
293-3088.

HOTCAKES
295-6037.

MONA LISA PASTA
295-2494.

PADOW'S HAM AND DELI
979-8765.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS CATERING
220-3332.

SUBWAY
978-7008.

WAYSIDE TAKEOUT
977-5000.

ZAZUS
293-3454.

 Entertainment
 
CVILLE INFLATABLES
Over 25 rentable inflatables including moonbounces, slides, raceways, tunnels, and obstacle courses.
Forest Lakes, Web Site: http://www.cvilleinflatables.com
882-4934.

DANCE EXPLOSION
Jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, ballroom, & more; all levels, 3yrs-adult. Hosting parties & special events, too!
Commonwealth Drive, Web Site: http://www.danceexplosionstudio.com
953-8268.

DAVID GRAHAM, MAGICIAN
760-0596.

DICK HILDEBRAND, MAGICIAN
985-3998.

DJ BUBBLE PARTIES
Music, dancing, games and bubble fun for children; school or private events.
Charlottesville, Web Site: http://www.DJBubbleParties.com
960-2705.

EXPRESSIONS FACE PAINTING
409-4796.

FRECKLES 'N FRIENDS ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Mr. Magic for corporate events, festivals, parties and close-up magic.
Charlottesville, Web Site: http://www.frecklesnfriends.com
971-5812.

JUMP N MORE PARTIES
566-1223.

MAGICAL CELEBRATIONS
540-456-6932.

METAMORPHOSIS BODY ART
589-8906.

PARTNER JUGGLING THEATRICKS
566-6521.

PETER JONES, STORYTELLER
978-3603.

PIXIE PERFECT CREATIONS
Web Site: http://www.pixieperfectcreations.com

TELL ME ABOUT IT TOURS
760-0525.

TUMBLEBUS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
326-5691.

WES ISELI, MAGICIAN
877-987-4201.

WOODWORKING WITH CHILDREN
979-1220.

ZEPHYR THE MAGICIAN
973-8736.

 Inflatable Rental
 
BOUNCING AROUND AMUSEMENTS
589-8637.

CVILLE INFLATABLES
Over 25 rentable inflatables including moonbounces, slides, raceways, tunnels, and obstacle courses.
Forest Lakes, Web Site: http://www.cvilleinflatables.com
882-4934.

JUMP N MORE PARTIES
566-1223.

 Party Locations
 
ACAC
Three locations for family fitness, aquatics, parties, after-school enrichment, sports academies and camps.
500 Albemarle Square, 111 Monticello Avenue & 200 Four Seasons Drive, Web Site: http://www.acac.com
978-3800.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE
296-5833.

AMAZEMENT SQUARE, THE RIGHTMIRE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
27 9th Street, Lynchburg, Web Site: http://www.amazementsquare.org
434-845-1888.

ANGELL'S FITNESS & DANCE
591-1199.

ATA LEADERSHIP MARTIAL ARTS
Taekwondo classes for children (3+), adults and families with internationally certified instructors; birthday parties.
243 Zan Road, Web Site: http://www.ATALeadershipMA.com
973-3000.

BAJA BEAN CO.
293-4507.

BLACK BOX PLAYERS BACKSTAGE TOURS
970-7600.

BOUNCE-N-PLAY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
127 Seminole Court, Charlottesville, Web Site: http://www.bouncenplayofcville.com
434-973-1111.

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
964-1998.

CAMP ALBEMARLE
973-8755.

CARRIAGE HILL BARNYARD PARTIES
296-2672.

CAVALIER SPORTS CARDS
974-1771.

CHARLOTTESVILLE ICE PARK
817-2400.

CICI'S PIZZA
964-0001.

CLASSICS GYMNASTICS
Professional instruction for kids to teens. Safety Certified master instructors.
2327 Seminole Lane, 29N, Web Site: http://www.classicsgymnastics.com
978-4720.

DANCE EXPLOSION
Jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, ballroom, & more; all levels, 3yrs-adult. Hosting parties & special events, too!
Commonwealth Drive, Web Site: http://www.danceexplosionstudio.com
953-8268.

DIPS & SIPS
974-4343.

EXPLORATIONS PLAY STUDIO
227-0258.

FAIRVIEW SWIM & TENNIS
973-7946.

FIREFIGHTER PARTY
296-5833.

FOOTNOTES MUSIC & DANCE STUDIO
Kindermusik, dance, keyboard lessons, intro to piano, & birthday parties; ages 0-adult.
2363 Commonwealth Drive, Web Site: http://www.footnotesstudio.com
242-0605.

FRIENDSHIP GYMNASTICS
589-5867.

FRY'S SPRING BEACH CLUB
296-4181.

GLASS PALETTE
110 Fifth Street NE, Web Site: http://www.theglasspalette.net
977-9009.

GREENWOOD CTR ROLLER SKATING
296-5844.

HEAVENLY ACRES CAMPGROUND
985-6601.

HIGHLANDS GOLF PARK & PIRATE PETE'S MINI GOLF
Rte. 29 - 10 minutes north of airport, Web Site: http://www.highlandsgolfpark.com
985-2765.

HOBBYTOWN USA
244-6000.

KEGLER'S BOWLING
978-3999.

KIDS MYSTERY ADVENTURE PARTY
760-0525.

KOHR BROS
975-4651.

LAZY DAISY CERAMICS
295-7801.

LITTLE GYM, THE
Motor skills development with classes for ages 4 mo-12 yrs: gymnastics, sports, dance, karate. Parties & camps.
29N behind Pier 1, Web Site: http://www.tlgcharlottesvilleva.com
975-5437.

MAGGIE MOO'S
974-6249.

MICHAEL'S ARTS AND CRAFTS
971-1072.

MOUNTAINSIDE PETTING FARM
361-0203.

OLD MICHIE THEATRE
Theatre and puppetry shows, classes, parties and camps for children and youth.
221 East Water Street, Web Site: http://www.oldmichie.com
977-3690.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CELEBRATIONS
760-4453.

PUMP IT UP
540-434-7867.

PUTT-PUTT GOLF
Two 18-hole miniature golf courses offering party packages and group rates too.
Putt Putt Place off East Rio Road, Web Site: http://www.putt-putt.com
973-5509.

SCIENCE MUSEUM, RICHMOND
800-659-1727.

SPCA OF CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE
, 973-5959.

TRIPLE C CAMP
293-2529.

VIRGINIA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Children's museum with hands-on science, history, art exhibits, and programs for ages 1-10.
East end of Downtown Mall, Web Site: http://www.vadm.org
977-1025.

WILSON SCHOOL OF DANCE
3114 Proffit Road, Web Site: http://www.wilsonschoolofdance.com
973-5678.

WINTERGREEN RESORT
325-2200.

YOU'RE A STAR
540-213-3909.

 Party Planners
 
EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS, LTD
985-6530.

JENNIFER CARROLL EVENTS
540-456-6550.

JUMP N MORE PARTIES
566-1223.

PIXIE PERFECT CREATIONS
Web Site: http://www.pixieperfectcreations.com

 Party Supplies
 
BALLOONS FOR ALL
589-0720.

BOAR'S HEAD DELI MEATS
296-6131.

CASPARI
817-7880.

CENTRAL VIRGINIA RENTAL
977-5916.

FESTIVE FARE
296-5496.

HEINZ MUSITRONICS
977-2797.

LIME TREE, THE
977-5463.

LLOYD'S HALLMARK CARD AND GIFT SHOP
293-5031.

LYNNE GOLDMAN STUDIO
977-9477.

PARTY STARTS HERE
973-7359.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
979-6366.

SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES
823-3666.

VIRGINIA TENT RENTAL
296-7595.

 Photographers
 
ANGIE BREMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
6558 Woodbourne Lane, Crozet, Web Site: http://www.angiebrementphotography.com
434-760-2971.

BILL GOLDEEN PHOTOGRAPHER
977-2871.

CANDACE SCHONER PHOTOGRAPHY
295-4080.

CRAMER PHOTOGRAPHY
242-6074.

D PHOTOGRAPHY
806-7263.

DANA DILLON PHOTOGRAPHY
Making moments last a lifetime. Providing many different options for your photographic sessions.
Fluvanna, VA at Lake Monticello, Web Site: http://www.danadillonphotography.photoreflect.com
589-1529.

DONNA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
985-2604.

EARTHDARLING PORTRAITS
295-3391.

F-STOP STUDIOS
973-6602.

FOX MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
973-5579.

GITCHELL'S STUDIO
296-7558.

KMS PHOTOGRAPHY
973-1740.

MEMORIES BY MELODY
978-1599.

MICHAEL HIGGINS PHOTOGRAPHY
979-2664.

OLAN MILLS STUDIO, K'MART
963-2628.

PAM PERUGI MARRACCINI PHOTOGRAPHY
825-0145.

PICTURE ME!, WAL-MART
973-1131.

PIXIE PERFECT CREATIONS
Web Site: http://www.pixieperfectcreations.com

ROB GARLAND PHOTOGAPHERS
293-3332.

SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO
974-8293.

SUE MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
293-9337.

THE PHOTOSMITH
Family, school, sports photographer. On site or off site.
230 Autumn Oaks Lane, Web Site: http://www.thephotosmithva.com
882-1030.

TOD COHEN PHOTOGRAPHY
973-2960.

TSS PHOTOGRAPHY
973-2960.

Theme Party Ideas A-Z!

A - Alphabet

B - Basketball Tournament

C - Cowboys

D - Dress-Up

E - Easy Cooking

F - Fossils and Dinosaurs

G - Golf or Croquet

H - Horses

I - Investigator

J - Jokes & Tricks

K - Kangaroos Down Under

L - Luau

M - Mad Hatter Tea

N - Nature Explorers

O - Olympics

P - Puppets

Q - Queens and Kings

R - Reptile Adventure

S - Safari

T - Tricycle Race Meet

U - Under the Sea

V - Volcanoes and Islands

W - Water Games

X - X-Treme Relay Races

Y - Young Photographers

Z - Zoo

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