An extra thanks to April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each week.

April 28 - May 4
The weather-- The weekend looks rainy and cool, but things should be beautiful during the week!

Vilas Zoo International Celebration of Children
702 S. Randall Ave. 266-4732
Sunday, April 30, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
http://www.vilaszoo.org
Join Radio Station, La Movida, from Midwest Family Broadcasting as they celebrate our community's International Children.  There will be a short parade at 1:00p.m., led by a Mariachi Band. We encourage you to wear your international attire.  See if you can find the educational answers to a Zoo Scavenger hunt.

Piñatas for the children and our education volunteers will be on hand to share interesting animal information.  Our neighbors from St Mary's Hospital's community outreach will join us in sharing health and safety tips for the family.

IT'S YOUR PARTY Kids Corner Carnival
6343 Nesbitt Rd Madison, WI 845-3450
http://www.itsyourparty.com
Saturday, April 29, 2006 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
Variety of interactive attractions including an inflatable super slide, 15' x 20' bounce, 12' carousel bounce, obstacle course, miniature golf & traditional carnival games. Also enjoy concessions & entertainment. Just in time for Mother’s Day, children can make a special keepsake gift in one of 3 craft tents. Crafts include "Make a Birdhouse", "Deco a Framed Souvenir Photo" and "Make a Potted Flower Garden".

Art in a Suitcase - "Leapin' Lizards," art, science & stories for grades K-6
Stoughton Library 304 S. 4th St. 873-6281
Saturday, April 29, 1:30 PM
http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/sto
Join us at the Stoughton Public Library on Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. for Art in a Suitcase: a program that combines art, natural science, storytelling and multicultural activities for grades K-6.  Leapin' Lizards will spring from Mary Tooley's art suitcase at this week's interactive session. The program will conclude with a hands-on art project, with all supplies provided by the library.  If you need special accommodations to attend this event, please contact the Stoughton Public Library at 608-873-6281

O'Keeffe Middle School Drama Club's "The Jungle Book"
Madison Metropolitan School District's Doyle Administration Building
545 W. Dayton St. 256-6282 Adults $3, kids $1
Friday, April 28, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 30, 4:00 PM
redinger@terracom.net
O'Keeffe Middle School Drama Club presents THE JUNGLE BOOK, The Dramatic Version.  Doyle Administration Building, 545 W. Dayton St.  Park in back parking lot.

Barnes & Noble Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/events.do

Apr 29, 2006 10:30 AM	Meet Maisy!	Children's	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall
May 01, 2006 10:30 AM	Amy's Story Corner	Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall
May 02, 2006 10:30 AM	Various Themes	Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison
May 02, 2006 10:30 AM	Super Sarah Storytime	Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall

May 02, 2006 07:00 PM	Kashmira Sheth: Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet	Teen, Fiction & Literature	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall
May 02, 2006 07:00 PM	Kashmira Sheth: Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet	Children's	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall
May 03, 2006 07:00 PM	Pajamarama	Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)	Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall

Tunes at Monona Terrace
Exhibition Hall, Monona Terrace Community and Convnention Center
One John Nolen Dr. Madison, WI 608-261-4042
Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:00 PM
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html
The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are proud to sponsor these free community concerts. Concessions and cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m.

May 03 Reptile Palace Orchestra - (Balkan Dance Groove)
May 17 The Cash Box Kings - (40s & 50s Blues)
May 31 West Side Andy & Mel Ford Band - (R & B)

UW Space Place - "Inside and Out" 
Workshop for children ages 6-10
UW Space Place - 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100 - 608-262-4779  [MAP]
Saturday, April 29, 10:00 AM - FREE
http://www.spaceplace.wisc.edu/
"Inside and Out" for children ages 6-10. Find our how much you know about your own body by examining fingerprints, hair, and lung capacity. Learn more about your own body by examining your fingerprints and hair under a microscope and measuring lung capacity in an activity about your heart and lungs.

Space Place family workshops are for children ages 6-10 and their parents, and are offered the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required for any of the workshops.turday on the First Floor of the Museum. Free with Museum admission. Programs are subject to change.

Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week.

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street 
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Here's the schedule of events at the Children's Museum this week.  

Ongoing Activites...

Kids in the Rotunda
Overture Center
Saturdays, now through May 6, 9:30am (NEW TIME!), 11:00am and 1:00pm - FREE
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 11 AM and 1 PM.  Our popular performing arts series for children and families, offers a relaxed environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted.  Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the Rotunda Stage.

	Apr 29	Rose Onama and Oumar Sagna  Tales from the Nile
	May 6	Genevieve Jereb  Australian Singer and Songwriter   www.genjereb.com/about.htm

Weekly Toddler Story and Stroll
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
http://www.olbrich.org
Look, listen, smell, and feel the beauty of nature. The Weekly Toddler Story & Stroll at Olbrich Botanical Gardens introduces toddlers to nature through stories and a stroll through the fragrances, textures, sounds, and colors of a tropical rainforest.

Toddler Time
Tenney Nursery & Parent Center, 1321 E. Mifflin St., 608-255-2350
9:00-11:30 am Fridays, 1/13-5/26
Class for parents & kids ages 0-3,  $5/class.
http://www.tnpckids.com
(No class February 3 or March 17)
A Teacher directed class for parents and children to explore age appropriate materials, create an art project, sing songs and exercise in our multipurpose room.

Register Now...

Happy Bambino
2045 Atwood Avenue Suite 113, Madison, WI 53704, 608-204-6147
http://www.happybambino.com
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for the following upcoming classes: Happiest Baby on the Block , Sunshine Yoga (Monday afternoon class), Prenatal Yoga, Mom and Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, African Dance, Great Start Breastfeeding and Return To Work: Breastfeeding, Pumping and Milk Supply.

Hoofer Youth Program 
www.hoofers.org/youth
Contact: Andy Evenson andyevenson@gmail.com 608 262-1630
Ages 10-18, learn to sail, windsurf, kayak or canoe; one & two week sessions from June 12 - August 31; youth will have fun on the water while learning outdoor recreation skills that will last a lifetime. Download a complete brochure at the website or call for more information. Registration begins April 20.  Memorial Union. 

Creative Movement & Drama Class for Ages 3-5
TAPIT/New Works 1957 Winnebago St. 244-2938  [MAP]
Mondays April 24 - May 22 11:00AM, TAPIT/New Works. $25 (or $8/class). 244-2938
http://www.tapitnewworks.org
Creative Movement and Drama Classes, taught by Donna Peckett, will be offered at TAPIT/new works Studio, 1957 Winnebago Street. Mondays, 3-5 year olds, 11:00-11:30 AM, 5 weeks, beginning April 24-May 22. Fee for the full five week session is $25, or drop in fee of $8 per class. Please call 244-2938 or email, info@tapitnewworks.org for registration and information.

Pot Full of Pansies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. 246-4550
May 7 Ages 5+, 10-11:30 AM, Olbrich Gardens. $12. RSVP by 4/27: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
scybart@cityofmadison.com
Registration Deadline: April 27
Come to Olbrich Gardens to create a beautiful growing gift for Mother's Day or for someone special. Pot a colorful blooming pansy into a container that you decorate yourself. Planter, decorations, and plant included. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults attend free. Cost: $10 Olbrich member/$12 general public.

For more information or to register, call 608-246-4550. For membership information, call 608-246-4724. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located in Madison, Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Monona at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Visit Olbrich's website at www.olbrich.org.

World's Greatest Mom Contest
Ages 5-12 invited to submit an essay or drawing by 5/8 to East Towne & West Towne customer service centers.  April 26 - May 8
http://www.shopeasttowne-mall.com (244-1501)
http://www.shopwesttowne-mall.com (833-6330)
Winning Mom and Child will receive a prize package valued in excess of $1,000

East Towne and West Towne Malls are hosting the World's Greatest Mom Contest for Mother's Day. The contest encourages children ages 5 through 12 to submit a written essay or drawing as to why they think their parent is the World's Greatest Mom. Entries can be submitted via U.S. Mail, through the mall websites at shopeasttowne-mall.com and shopwesttowne-mall.com, and in-person at the mall Customer Service Center.

Contest entries are accepted through the end of the day on Monday, May 8, 2006. On Thursday, May 11, one winner will be announced at each mall. Prizes will be awarded to both the winning child and parent, and include:

Prizes for the child

• Entry displayed at the mall Customer Service Center
• Entry published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Sunday, May 14, 2006
• $50 CBL Malls Gift Card
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Henry Vilas Zoo

Prizes for the parent

• JCPenney Spa & Salon package including a relaxing massage, manicure, pedicure, plus highlight, cut and style
• $100 JCPenney Gift Card
• $100 CBL Malls Gift Card
• $100 Rogers & Hollands Gift Card
• Boston Store Gift Basket, $25 Boston Store Gift Card and makeover from the cosmetic line of the winner's choice at Boston Store

"This is a feel good promotion created to honor mothers for all the hard work they do each and every day," comments Julie Cubbage, East Towne Mall Marketing Director. Tiffany Bernhardt, West Towne Mall Marketing Director, added "Mother's Day is a special holiday and this is one way we can give back to the community."

April 21 - April 27
The weather-- More highs in the 50s and 60s.  Rain and sun on and off, so some outdoor type of activities may still be a bit tentative.

UW Space Place - "Spring Constellation Hunt" 
Workshop for children ages 6-10
UW Space Place - 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100 - 608-262-4779  [MAP]
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 AM - FREE
http://www.spaceplace.wisc.edu/
Space Place family workshops are for children ages 6-10 and their parents, and are offered the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required for any of the workshops.

Waisman Children's Theatre PlayTime Productions' "www.Oz," 
Waisman Center 1500 Highland Ave. 263-5776
Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - $2
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu
1 pm on 4/22 and 1 & 3 pm, 4/23, Waisman Center. $2; sign-interpreted. 263-5837

Learn Spanish Club
Kids interested in learning simple words in Spanish with stories & games discuss 
"El Mejor Nido (The Best Nest)" by P.D. Eastman
Barnes & Noble West 7433 Mineral Point Rd. 827-0809
Saturday, April 22, 11:15 AM
Visit the store website
This fun program is designed for children interested in learning simple words in Spanish. By combining a story time with an exciting game, kids will be on their way to learning Spanish. This month's book is El Mejor Nido, The Best Nest by P. D. Eastman.

Magic Tree House Book Club "Sunset of the Sabertooth" 
Barnes & Noble West 7433 Mineral Point Rd. 827-0809
Saturday, April 22, 10:30 AM
Visit the store website
Beginning readers will experience fun and adventure when they come to our Magic Tree House Club! Each month explore a new book, activities and a snack. Bring a friend and enjoy Sunset of the Sabertooth.

Crafting History - "Make a Farm Life Mobile," drop-in program for grades K-3
Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N. Carroll St. 264-6555
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Free with admission 264-6567
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Art Cart at the Museum - Make a farm life mobile in this drop-in activity for families, featuring a history-based art project perfect for grades K-3. 10am to 1pm on the fourth Saturday on the First Floor of the Museum. Free with Museum admission. Programs are subject to change.

All-Star Saturday - Star Cinema
6091 McKee Road Fitchburg 204-6242
Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
shammer@icc-wi.org
A movie day for the family that has kids with special needs. An all inclusive, worry free environment. Saturday April 22nd, 2006 Doors open at 9:00am, Show starts at 9:30am Star Cinema Madison / Fitchburg 6091 McKee Rd – Hwy PD $5.75 a ticket (Cash only, no passes accepted) Featuring: Lower movie volume Higher theatre lights “Break area” available Accepting and Inviting atmosphere Movies: The Wild Ice Age II Seats are limited: Please reserve your seats today by calling 204-6246 ex. 62 or e-mailing shammer@icc-wi.org. Portions of proceeds will go to benefit ICC to continue to make events like this possible.

Young Shakespeare Players - Twelfth Night
April 20 - 23, 2006, 6:00 PM - FREE
1806 West Lawn Ave., Madison 268-0182
http://www.madstage.com/Companies/YoungShake.html
Parents and friends of the Young Shakespeare Players doing their first full length production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. One of Shakespeare's great comedies. Come, laugh, be entertained. "Are all the people mad?"

The Young Shakespeare Program, a theater organization in which young actors perform full length works of Shakespeare, proving that young people are capable of far more than society usually expects. The participants range from 7 to 18 years old. There are no "auditions." Any child of approximately the right age may take part simply by registering. Every young participant receives a speaking role.

The children themselves help select the cast for each production by voting during the rehearsals. The program is designed to show its young participants (and their families and the community) that the plays of William Shakespeare are not "dull" or "above" them - but are delightful, accessible and fun. The children perform in Shakespeare's words - and quickly learn to appreciate the poetic beauty, as well as the drama, of what Shakespeare wrote.

Produced by Young Shakespeare Players at 1806 West Lawn Ave., Madison. Tickets are Free. Refreshments are available for purchase.  Call 608 268 0182 for reservations or more information.

Duck Soup Cinema
Overture Center, 201 State St 258-4177
Saturday, April 22, 2006 Evening event is sold out, but tickets are available for matinee Performance- vaudeville at 2:00 PM, film at 3:00 PM
http://www.overturecenter.com/ducksoup.htm
Duck Soup Cinema is Overture's silent film series. Three times this season we will present a classic silent movie accompanied by live music played on the Grand Barton Organ, and preceded by vaudeville style entertainment on stage, magic in the lobby, and fabulous door prizes, all hosted by emcee Joe Thompson. This season, we are featuring comedies, so come and laugh with the greats of the silver screen. All shows will take place in the newly remodeled Capitol Theater. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. All seats are general admission.  This performance is reserved seating.

Ice skating, pie fights and sea-sickness all provide fodder for the remarkable Charlie Chaplin in the festival of silent-film comedy. Four Chaplin short films are on the menu, including The Rink in which his food-service skills are only surpassed by his moves on the ice, leading to a hilarious high-speed escape at the end of the film. Behind the Scenes pokes fun at the fictional Gigantic Picture Studios, while East Street flips expectations as the Little Tramp steps into the role of a police officer. In The Immigrant, romance is rekindled between two recent immigrants to the United States.

Vaudeville acts may include Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, Truly Remarkable Loon and others to be announced!

Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville 39 W. Main St., Evansville. 882-2260
10:00 AM Tuesdays, FREE 
Always fun projects. A great place for children to improve their eye-hand coordination and be with other children. The library provides all the craft materials. No registration is necessary.

Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week.

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street 
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Here's the schedule of events at the Children's Museum this week.  

Ongoing Activites...

McFarland Public Library
5920 Milwaukee Street
http://www.mcfarland.wi.us/calendar.asp

Library-Baby Lapsit Story Time
Tuesdays 10:30AM-11:00AM
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. March 21 - April 25 This is a special series for babies up to age 18 months. It is a lapsit program, meaning each baby needs a lap to sit in, so an adult must sign up with each baby. Limit 20 babies and 20 adults. Register for the entire 6-week series by calling 838-9030

Library-Preschool Story time
Wednesdays 9:30AM-11:00AM
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES-Is it spring yet 30-minute Story Times on Wed mornings for ages five and under,March 22 –April 26. Large Group Story Time at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room, registration required, please call 838-9030. Drop-in Story Time is at 10:30 a.m.

Library-EVENING FAMILY STORY TIMES
Thursdays 6:30PM-7:00PM
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. March 23 - April 27 Story times for those families who are busy during the day! Same themes as weekday story times, but with longer books & stories, depending on the age of the audience. Register weekly, at the library or by calling 838-9030.

Kids in the Rotunda
Overture Center
Saturdays, now through May 6, 9:30am (NEW TIME!), 11:00am and 1:00pm - FREE
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 11 AM and 1 PM.  Our popular performing arts series for children and families, offers a relaxed environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted.  Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the Rotunda Stage.

	Apr 22	Tom Pease  Folksinger and Storyteller   www.tompease.com
	Apr 29	Rose Onama and Oumar Sagna  Tales from the Nile
	May 6	Genevieve Jereb  Australian Singer and Songwriter   www.genjereb.com/about.htm

Litter Bug Visor
Michael's Craft Stores - locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2

Weekly Toddler Story and Stroll
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
http://www.olbrich.org
Look, listen, smell, and feel the beauty of nature. The Weekly Toddler Story & Stroll at Olbrich Botanical Gardens introduces toddlers to nature through stories and a stroll through the fragrances, textures, sounds, and colors of a tropical rainforest.

Toddler Time
Tenney Nursery & Parent Center, 1321 E. Mifflin St., 608-255-2350
9:00-11:30 am Fridays, 1/13-5/26
Class for parents & kids ages 0-3,  $5/class.
http://www.tnpckids.com
(No class February 3 or March 17)
A Teacher directed class for parents and children to explore age appropriate materials, create an art project, sing songs and exercise in our multipurpose room.

On the Horizon...

Vilas Zoo International Celebration of Children
702 S. Randall Ave. 266-4732
Sunday, April 30, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
http://www.vilaszoo.org
Join Radio Station, La Movida, from Midwest Family Broadcasting as they celebrate our community's International Children.  There will be a short parade at 1:00p.m., led by a Mariachi Band. We encourage you to wear your international attire.  See if you can find the educational answers to a Zoo Scavenger hunt.
Piñatas for the children and our education volunteers will be on hand to share interesting animal information.  Our neighbors from St Mary's Hospital's community outreach will join us in sharing health and safety tips for the family.

Hoofer Youth Program 
www.hoofers.org/youth
Contact: Andy Evenson andyevenson@gmail.com 608 262-1630
Ages 10-18, learn to sail, windsurf, kayak or canoe; one & two week sessions from June 12 - August 31; youth will have fun on the water while learning outdoor recreation skills that will last a lifetime. Download a complete brochure at the website or call for more information. Registration begins April 20.  Memorial Union. 

Creative Movement & Drama Class for Ages 3-5
TAPIT/New Works 1957 Winnebago St. 244-2938  [MAP]
Mondays April 24 - May 22 11:00AM, TAPIT/New Works. $25 (or $8/class). 244-2938
http://www.tapitnewworks.org
Creative Movement and Drama Classes, taught by Donna Peckett, will be offered at TAPIT/new works Studio, 1957 Winnebago Street. Mondays, 3-5 year olds, 11:00-11:30 AM, 5 weeks, beginning April 24-May 22. Fee for the full five week session is $25, or drop in fee of $8 per class. Please call 244-2938 or email, info@tapitnewworks.org for registration and information.

Pot Full of Pansies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. 246-4550
May 7 Ages 5+, 10-11:30 AM, Olbrich Gardens. $12. RSVP by 4/27: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
scybart@cityofmadison.com
Registration Deadline: April 27
Come to Olbrich Gardens to create a beautiful growing gift for Mother's Day or for someone special. Pot a colorful blooming pansy into a container that you decorate yourself. Planter, decorations, and plant included. For ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults attend free. Cost: $10 Olbrich member/$12 general public.

For more information or to register, call 608-246-4550. For membership information, call 608-246-4724. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located in Madison, Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Monona at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Visit Olbrich's website at www.olbrich.org.

O'Keeffe Middle School Drama Club's "The Jungle Book"
Madison Metropolitan School District's Doyle Administration Building
545 W. Dayton St. 256-6282 Adults $3, kids $1
Friday, April 28, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 30, 4:00 PM
redinger@terracom.net
O'Keeffe Middle School Drama Club presents THE JUNGLE BOOK, The Dramatic Version.  Doyle Administration Building, 545 W. Dayton St.  Park in back parking lot.

April 14 - April 20 
The weather-- Make the most of the 14th and 15th as things get colder and rainer!

Vilas Zoo Conservation Carousel Grand Opening
702 S. Randall Ave. 266-4732
Daily 10:00AM - 4:00PM - $1 each
http://www.vilaszoo.org
The Conservation Carousel is now open daily from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.  Go on Saturday and enjoy the incredible weather! The carousel features 36 different hand-carved animals, many are endangered or threatened in the wild.  This looks like it could be a great photo op spot for the kids.  So grab your camera and go out for a spin!

Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave. 241-8633 [MAP]
March 15, Showing at 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Free (includes food & fire truck rides)
The Madison and Dane County Tavern Leagues present the 18th Annual Easter Show
featuring "WALLACE & GROMIT THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT" animated feature.  FREE ADMISSION  Free Pepsi & Hot Dogs! Free Fire Truck Rides! Free Drawings for Gifts!  Sponsored by American Family Insurance

Barney Live! the Let's Go Tour
Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
Tue, April 18, 2006 6:30 PM
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07003C58F778E1B5?brand=&tm_link=tm_family_h2

World's Largest Bunny Hop
Library Park, Lake Geneva - 262-248-4448
1,502 people needed to break the Guiness World Record
Saturday, April 15 12:00 PM (registration begins 9 am)
http://www.lakegenevawi.com
LARGEST BUNNY HOP ATTEMPT SET FOR EASTER WEEKEND IN LAKE GENEVA

After finishing a hare short in last year's attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records mark for the World's Largest Bunny Hop, Lake Geneva, is looking forward to April 15 when they'll have a second chance at attaining the golden carrot.

This year's world record attempt will commence at noon on Saturday, April 15 in Lake Geneva's Library Park. The 2005 attempt consisted of 1,261 able-bodied men, women and children, 241 hoppers short of the requisite 1,502 people needed to achieve this monumental feat.

A variety of activities are planned throughout the day including a visit by the Easter Bunny, a costume competition and an Easter egg hunt sponsored by the local Jaycees. The bunny hop will also raise funds for Children's Oncology Services' One Step at a Time Programs, which provides services to children with cancer and leukemia. Programs are held at George Williams College at Aurora University in Williams Bay.

Young Reader Book Club - Discussing "Hoot," by Carl Hiaasen
Barnes & Noble East East Towne Mall 241-4695 Madison  [MAP]
Thursday, April 20,  7:00 PM
Visit the store website
Come join the fun as we discuss and do activities related to Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. Hoot the movie releases the next day, April 21!

Easter Egg Hunts In Madison
Take your pick from these Easter Egg Hunts!

Easter Egg Hunt
McGaw Park
Saturday, April 15 1:00 PM
http://www.fitchburgchamber.com
Hosted by the Lion's Club. Call Jayne at 274-6413 for information.

North Side Community Council Easter Egg Hunt
Warner Park 2930 N. Sherman Ave. 245-5769
Saturday, April 15, 10:00 AM  Cost: Free to ages under 12
Promptly at 10:00 am, Warner Park, near Mallard field, free to all to 12 years old. 241-1986

9th Annual Holiday Egg Hunt
Capitol Lawn Madison, WI 284 0000
April 15, 2006 10:00 AM
Starting 10:00 a.m. sharp on the Capitol lawn at the to of King St.

West Madison Bible Church
Saturday, April 15 2006, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Come and join the fun at the West Madison Bible Church. For children through grade 6, but fun for the kid in all of us..

Tunes at Monona Terrace - UW Jazz Big Band (Jazz)
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - free ($3 parking)
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html#tunes
This venue is a great place to listen to some of the area's best music with family and friends. The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are proud to sponsor these free community concerts.  Parking is available for a $3 fee. Concessions and cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5PM. 

Easter Bunny
East Towne Mall, I-90/94 at E. Washington Ave. 244-1501
Now through April 15 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Mondays-Saturdays and 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Sundays 
http://www.shopeasttowne-mall.com
Spring has sprung as East Towne welcomes Maynard G. Mallard of the Madison Mallards and the Easter Bunny! The duo team up to make a grand entrance on Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 AM at the Food Court entrance. Maynard and Bunny will parade their way to the Easter Garden near Center Court. Children are encouraged to join in on the parade as well as the other fun activities that are planned.

Maynard will then waddle to the Dick's Sporting Good wing for the FUN activities. Games include an egg toss, a Peep eating contest, balloon twisters, speed pitch and prize giveaways. "I can't think of a better way to celebrate spring then with Madison's very own Maynard G. Mallard and the Easter Bunny", said Julie Cubbage, Marketing Director with East Towne.

East Towne will also host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Food Court. Entertainment includes DJ, balloon twisters, face painting and lots of PRIZES! Tickets are on sale now at Customer Service and are $4 each. McDonalds is a proud sponsor with all proceeds benefiting the Madison Ronald McDonald charities.

The Easter Bunny will be available for photos on Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the Easter Garden near Center Court, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville 39 W. Main St., Evansville. 882-2260
10:00 AM Tuesdays, FREE 
Always fun projects. A great place for children to improve their eye-hand coordination and be with other children. The library provides all the craft materials. No registration is necessary.

Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week.

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street 
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Here's the schedule of events at the Children's Museum this week.  

Ongoing Activites...

McFarland Public Library
5920 Milwaukee Street
http://www.mcfarland.wi.us/calendar.asp

Library-Baby Lapsit Story Time
Tuesdays 10:30AM-11:00AM
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. March 21 - April 25 This is a special series for babies up to age 18 months. It is a lapsit program, meaning each baby needs a lap to sit in, so an adult must sign up with each baby. Limit 20 babies and 20 adults. Register for the entire 6-week series by calling 838-9030

Library-Preschool Story time
Wednesdays 9:30AM-11:00AM
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES-Is it spring yet 30-minute Story Times on Wed mornings for ages five and under,March 22 –April 26. Large Group Story Time at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room, registration required, please call 838-9030. Drop-in Story Time is at 10:30 a.m.

Library-EVENING FAMILY STORY TIMES
Thursdays 6:30PM-7:00PM
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. March 23 - April 27 Story times for those families who are busy during the day! Same themes as weekday story times, but with longer books & stories, depending on the age of the audience. Register weekly, at the library or by calling 838-9030.

Kids in the Rotunda
Overture Center
Saturdays, now through May 6, 9:30am (NEW TIME!), 11:00am and 1:00pm - FREE
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 11 AM and 1 PM.  Our popular performing arts series for children and families, offers a relaxed environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted.  Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the Rotunda Stage.

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