| Event |
Date |
Location |
| Under the African Sky |
Feb 13th 2010 |
Towsley Auditorium - Washtenaw Community College |
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New for Black History Month - Wild Swan brings to life a new collection of African folktales that come to life to explain our world. Colorful costumes, masks, and traditional music will delight and teach our littlest fans. Thursday at 10am, Friday at 10am and 1pm, Saturday at 11am. Location: Towsley Auditorium - Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Dr. – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: all day
Cost: $8, $12
Phone: 734/995-0530
Website: http://www.wildswantheater.org
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| Hands-On Activities: Crime, Codes and Culprits |
Feb 13th 2010 |
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum |
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Learn about cryptology, the mathematical study of codes and secret communications. How can you tell if someone’s lying or “whodunit?” We may have a crime for you to solve, too. You never know what you may find and who the culprit may be. Location: Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
220 E. Ann St. – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: all day
Cost: $9 (members and infants, free)
Phone: 734/995-5439
Website: http://www.aahom.org/events
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| Imagination Station Olympics |
Feb 13th 2010 |
Imagination Station |
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Win a science gold medal as you celebrate the Olympics. By traveling through the science challenge stations, your child will discover the champion inside. Best of all, they will get to design their own victory medal. Location: Imagination Station
1 Discovery Way – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: all day
Cost: Admission $6.50-$8.50
Website: http://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org
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| Sylvania Northview High School Garage and Bake Sale |
Feb 13th 2010 at 09:00am |
Sylvania Southview Highschool |
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Sylvania Northview High School is hosting the annual garage and bake sale with proceeds benefiting Northview's after prom - an alcohol and drug-free event. Location: Sylvania Southview Highschool
7225 Sylvania Ave. – Sylvania OH (map)
Runs for: 6.00 hours
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| Frozentoezen |
Feb 13th 2010 at 10:00am |
The Toledo Zoo |
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With half-price admission and all manner of frosty fun, you won’t want to miss this celebration of all things winter. Frozentoesen features Cabin Fever Feeds each weekend, where you can watch some of your favorite Zoo animals chow down. Plus you’ll see ice-carving demonstrations each Saturday from 11am to 2pm, live performances and more. See website for event schedule. Through February 28. Location: The Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway – Toledo OH 43609 (map)
Runs for: 6.00 hours
Cost: Half-priced admission
Phone: 419/385-4040
Website: http://www.toledozoo.org
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| Chocolate Extravaganza |
Feb 13th 2010 at 10:00am |
Downtown |
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This popular event to indulge in all things chocolate-y is back with additional events and treats to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year, the year of the Tiger. Bring a loved one to downtown Chelsea to shop, eat, and “experience” chocolate. Participating stores throughout Chelsea will offer free chocolate tasting, sales on chocolate-themed merchandise, and family fun activities. Location: Downtown
Chelsea, – Chelsea MI (map)
Runs for: 9.00 hours
Website: http://www.chelseamichamber.org
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| Stitch'n Time |
Feb 13th 2010 at 10:00am |
Wildwood Metropark |
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Create your own "Nettie Doll," popular among school girls of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Girls, ages 8 to 11, will learn basic sewing terms and skills. Call or see website to register. Location: Wildwood Metropark
5100 W. Central – Toledo OH 43615 (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Phone: 419/407-9700
Website: http://www.metroparkstoledo.com
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| Vanimal-tine's Day |
Feb 13th 2010 at 10:15am |
The Toledo Zoo |
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Spend the day watching some of your favorite Zoo animals receive some great treats, and see how the Zoo shares the love on this very special day. Zoo animals will explore their exhibits and find papier-mâché Valentines filled with species-appropriate treats. It’s a great source of enrichment for the animals, giving them a chance to explore their habitats and use their senses to manipulate objects and engage in naturalistic behaviors. Location: The Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway – Toledo OH 43609 (map)
Runs for: 5.75 hours
Website: http://www.toledozoo.org
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| Kids in the Kitchen Program--Love Bugs and Hugs |
Feb 13th 2010 at 12:30pm |
Super Suppers Perrysburg-Maumee |
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Now your kids can get in on the fun and make great kid-friendly entrées for the family with our Kids in the Kitchen days. They'll make friends and food with kids their own age, while learning the importance of cleanly food preparation.
Kids age 4-13! If ages 4-10, please bring a step stool to help child reach utensils. Activities include:
-Kitchen Health and Safety Tips
-Basic Kitchen Skills
-A new theme each month
-A theme related snack will be made
-Recipe and Fun Fact Guide
-Kids will make 1-2 Regular 3 serving entrées of your choosing to take home and cook for the family!
As limited space is available, please reserve spot via credit card online or pay in store prior to the event. Multiple child discount offered (from same household). Super Suppers offers custom birthday parties and girl scout/boy scout badges! Call 419-872-6325 for details. Location: Super Suppers Perrysburg-Maumee
7015 Lighthouse Way HarborTown Shopping Center – Perrysburg OH 43551 (map)
Runs for: 1.50 hours
Cost: $33-$45 per child
Phone: 419/872-6325
Website: http://www.ssperrysburg.com
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| IFO's: Identified Flying Objects |
Feb 13th 2010 at 01:00pm |
Leslie Science and Nature Center |
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Experiment in the Leslie laboratory with objects that travel up, up and away! Build rockets and hot air balloons and learn about nature’s most accomplished aviators: seeds, birds, and others. All ages welcome - an adult is required. Location: Leslie Science and Nature Center
1831 Traver Rd – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Cost: $8 per person, $30 per family
Phone: 734/997-1075
Website: http://www.lesliesnc.org
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| Follow the Drinking Gourd |
Feb 13th 2010 at 01:00pm |
Ritter Planetarium at UT |
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Produced by the New Jersey State Planetarium, Follow the Drinking Gourd, a historical program, discusses how African-American slaves used the stars - mainly the stars of the Big Dipper - to find their way north to freedom. Participants will learn the song they memorized to assist them in their trip. We will also hear the tale of one African-American family and their successful journey north to freedom. This program also includes a live tour of the night sky. Location: Ritter Planetarium at UT
2801 Bancroft – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Cost: $5, $6
Phone: 419/530-4037
Website: http://www.rpbo.utoledo.edu
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| Chinese Language Storytime |
Feb 13th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Traverwood Branch |
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Join the library for stories, songs and rhymes to celebrate Chinese New Year 2010 – the year of the Tiger. HongMei Delosh of the Ann Hua Chinese School presents this program in Chinese.
Location: Traverwood Branch
3333 Traverwood Drive – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 1.00 hours
Phone: 734/327-4200
Website: http://www.aadl.org
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| Create A Valentine |
Feb 13th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Malletts Creek Branch Library |
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Create a Valentine’s Day card for friends, family or your sweetie. For grade school through grade 5.
Location: Malletts Creek Branch Library
3090 Eisenhower Pkwy. – Ann Arbor Mi (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Phone: 734/327-4200
Website: http://www.aadl.org
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| Junie B. Jones |
Feb 13th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Valentine Theatre |
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Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to a whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her “top-secret personal beeswax” journal. A new musical based on the books by Barbara Park. Location: Valentine Theatre
400 N. Superior St – Toledo OH 43604 (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Cost: $8-$16
Phone: 419/242-2787
Website: http://www.valentinetheatre.com
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| My First Formal |
Feb 13th 2010 at 05:00pm |
My Urban Toddler |
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Upgrade Entertainment will be playing music your whole family will enjoy. There will be Valentine's day themed crafts, games and face painting, hors d'oeuvres and dinner served by My Urban Toddler waiters. An adult limbo contest will be held with the winner receiving a 3-month membership to the play space. Call for advanced reservations (required). Location: My Urban Toddler
7025 E. Michigan Avenue – Saline MI (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Cost: Children ages 1 year or younger are free
Phone: 734/944-3628
Website: http://www.myurbantoddler.com
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