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Storybook Ball
Rocky River Parks and Recreation, Rocky River Memorial Hall, Rocky River

April 26, 2015
2:00 pm - 4:00 am

All young princesses aged 2-7 are invited to come meet your favorite storybook princesses.Tickets go on sale March 1st at the Civic Center. Last year sold out! Join us for an afternoon of music with our favorite DJ. Punch and cookies will be served.

REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary
COST: $10/person
CALL: (440) 356-5657
WEBSITE

The Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Departments will be hosting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 21 at Troy Intermediate School. Join us for live entertainment, continental breakfast, gifts for the children and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny! There will be two seatings, one from 9:00am-10:00am and the other from 11:00am-12:00pm. Registration fees are as follows:

Children 12 and under – $3.00 

Children ages 13-17 – $6.00 

Adults 18 and over – $6.00

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Registration closes Sunday, March 15, 2015 for this event.

February 14, 2015 (anytime 2-5:30pm)

Miss Jacqui's Dance, 3391 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 440-320-0537

Stop by and decorate Valentine Cookies, and a take home Princess Valentine Craft (various crafts, age appropriate). 

Drawings for free Princess Summer Workshops and Grand Drawing for 1 year free Dance Instruction. 

Ages 18mos-3yrs; 3-5yrs; 6-8yrs. 

Open to public, bring a friend. 

DINOS ARE COMING TO MILLER NATURE PRESERVE AT THE END OF FEBRUARY!

"DINOSAUR GROVE": DINOSAUR EXTRAVAGANZA-

Feb 21- March 22; 10 am - 6 pm. If you'd like to try your hand at paleontology, then you've got to visit our very own Dinosaur Extravaganza! There will be ferns, fossils, artifacts, puzzles, dino-scavenger hunt and more. Brig your camera for many Dino photo-ops.

Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road Avon
OH 44011

http://www.metroparks.cc/miller_nature_preserve.php

March 5, 9:45 am - 11:00 am

Lorain County Community College
Elyria
1005 Abbe Rd N

AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary
COST: $5/each
CALL: 440-365-5222 or 800-995-5222
WEBSITE

Recommended for: Pre-K to grade 3 Running Time: 50 to 60 minutes Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships & Family Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical.

The Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA (ALECPTA) will hold its Spring Kids Closet on Saturday, March 21st at the Avon Lake High School (175 Avon Belden Rd.) from 7am – 12pm.

Join us for one of the area's largest resale events! Need gently used kids clothing, toys, or other kid gear? No problem, you'll find lots of options here for newborn through the tween years. Ready to get rid of your extra kid clutter to make room for more? No problem, we've got you covered. You can even make enough cash to start working on that next summer vacation getaway!

SHOPPING DETAILS:

Early Shopping for public 7:00 am ($5 admission)

Public Shopping 9 am – 12 pm ($2 admission)

SELLING DETAILS:

Table registration for Board members opens on February 9, General members opens February 16, and public registration begins February 23. Register online at http://alecpta.com/events.

SELLING COST:

ALECPTA Board Members: $20 per SPACE

ALECPTA General Members: $25 per SPACE

Non-Members: $30 per SPACE

Stinky Kids the Musical

January 30 - February 8

TrueNorth Cultural Arts
Sheffield Lake
4530 Colorado Avenue
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
COST: Check site for ticket prices
CALL: 440-949-5200
WEBSITE: http://www.metroparks.cc/truenorth-youth-theatre.php

When little stinKer Britt accidentally gets a gigantic gob of chewing gum stuck in her hair, she jeopardizes her and her friends’ trip to ‘Captain Happy’s Jumpy-Fun-Super-Bouncy Indoor Place.’ So with the help of her fellow stinKers, she sets off on an adventure to save the day, learning important lessons along the way. Taken from the hugely successful brand created by Britt Menzies, and winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show, StinkyKids the Musical is a clever, hilarious and fun reminder for everyone to Always Be A Leader Of Good®.

Saint Raphael School in Bay Village will hold its annual Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, January 15th, 6-8pm. 

At the Open House you will: 

• See their Kindergarten classrooms; 
• Learn about the Kindergarten program; 
• Meet the principal and teachers; 
• Gather information regarding their before and after school care program; and
• Gather information regarding their Home and School parent organization.