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An extra thanks to
April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each
week.
December
22 - January 5
The weather--
More of the same through the holiday week. Great weather
if you are a duck! Not so great if you want to build a
snowman.
Note: I am including
two weeks in this update as I will not be available to make an
update next week. Have a great holiday season!
Winter Break Camp
Options
Don't forget that public
schools are out the first week in January! Here are some
winter camp options to consider.
Madison Children's Museum Building
Boom Photography Camp
100 State Street
Tuesday-Friday, 9
am-noon each day
Tuesday January 2, 2007 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Friday, January 5,
2007 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Photographer Glenn Trudel joins us for a 4-day photography camp to
prepare for our new exhibit Building Boom: A City In Balance.
Participants will learn digital photography and editing
techniques, and will create a group photo essay about Madison's
downtown architecture and civic life. The finished project will be
exhibited in the museum to accompany the Building Boom exhibit.
Ages 8-10. $60 member child; $70 nonmember. Registration is
required and space is limited. To register, contact Stephanie
Michaels at 256-6445, ext. 18, or email at smichaels@madisonchildrensmuseum.org.
KEVA Sports
8312 Forsythia St. Middleton,
WI 53562, 608-662-PLAY (7529)
December 26-29 OR Jan 2-5
8am - 5pm; Ages 5 and up $168/week
Christmas
Break Camp Flyer
Dec
26th Week Agenda
Jan
2nd Week Agenda
http://www.kevasports.com/index.html
RSVP for Vacation Day Programs
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Dr., Monona
Ages 5+: "Stories in the Snow," 9 am-noon, $9;
"Lunch Bunch," noon-1 pm, $5; and "Winter Through
the Eyes of a Pioneer," 1-4 pm, 1/3, $9, Aldo Leopold Nature
Center. RSVP by 12/29: 221-4038
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Offers Full Day Vacation Day Program
for Madison Metropolitan School District:
Stories in the Snow and Winter
Through the Eyes of a Pioneer
Aldo Leopold Nature Center offers two fun and educational programs
for half or full day adventure for kids on MMSD vacation day. Home
schoolers welcome.
Stories in the Snow
Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 9 am - 12 pm
Lunch Bunch option from 12 – 1 pm
Winter Through the Eyes of a Pioneer
Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 1– 4 pm
Registration deadline is Friday, December 29, 2006
Lunch Bunch option - $5 extra.
Bring a sack lunch. ALNC provides lemonade and storytelling.
MMSD Winter
Extravaganza
http://mscr.org/working/Wintguideweb07.pdf
The Winter Extravaganza
program provides supervised activities on some no-school days over
the Winter break. This program is for children in grades K-5 from
all MMSD elementary schools and from private and parochial schools
and home-schooled students in the MMSD school attendance area.
Activities include such things as swimming, art, games, performing
arts, and field trips. Winter Extravaganza is offered at Falk and
Mendota Elementary Schools. Participants must bring a lunch and
beverage; snacks are provided. The
deadline for registration is December 8, 2006; however,
registration is limited and will be taken on a first-come
first-served basis. Program hours are 8 am. - 5 pm. Bus pickups
take place at the following elementary schools: Allis, Glendale,
Lake View, Lincoln, Midvale and at Bridge/Lake Point/Waunona
Community Center. Please write your child’s bus pick-up and
drop-off site on the registration form. Children may also be
dropped off and picked up at either of the Extravaganza sites. A
specific schedule of activities and bus pick-up and drop-off times
will be sent with the confirmation. Please call Karen, 204-3022,
for a special registration form. On-line registration not
available.
Falk W 1/3 8 am - 5
pm $30 21672
Mendota W 1/3 8 am - 5 pm $30 21673
Falk R 1/4 8 am - 5 pm $30 21674
Mendota R 1/4 8 am - 5 pm $30 21675
Falk F 1/5 8 am - 5 pm $30 21676
Mendota F 1/5 8 am - 5 pm $30 21755
New
Years Eve Celebrations
KEVA Sports Center presents our
7th Annual
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
8312 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 608-662-7529
December 31, 4:00PM - 9:00 PM
http://www.kevasports.com/new_years_eve.html
This is the New Year's
event we do every year! The folks at KEVA do an awesome job
putting together a super family friendly event in what is the
largest indoor playground I have ever seen!
Kid Countdown and Balloon Drop at
8:00. Noise makers, hats and horns available. $25/per family
of four or less. $30/per family of five or more. No
need to register ahead. Activities include: DJ, sports play,
bouncy castle, playground, and prizes. Snakes Alive will be
joining us as well. Come see reptiles up close, hands on!
U.S. Bank’s 16th annual New
Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Downtown Madison, WI
Phone 1-800-449-9EVE
http://usbankeve.usbank.com
Sunday, December 31, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Families can travel from one party to another to enjoy the many
hands-on activities, music and magic taking place at U.S. Bank
Plaza, Monona Terrace, Olbrich Gardens, the Madison Children’s
Museum, The Wisconsin Historical Museum, The Henry Vilas Zoo, and
UW Space Place.
Advanced U.S. Bank Eve tickets can
be purchased beginning December 1 from any U.S. Bank location in
Madison. Prices in advance are $5 for adults and $2 for children 5
to 15. A family pass is $10 and includes two adult tickets and
tickets for all children in the family. At the door, prices will
be $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 15 and $12 for a
family pass. The event is free to children under five years old.
U.S. BANK PLAZA 1
South Pinckney 6:00 - 10 p.m.
Start your New Year in the
tropics with music by the OD TAPO IMI steel drum trio! From 6:00
– 10:00 p.m. their music will make you feel like you’re on
an island get-away! From 6:00 -9:00 p.m. have your face painted
in a tropical theme or have the Balloon Guys sculpt a balloon
hat or a balloon animal just for you. When you’re ready to
return to winter in Wisconsin, enjoy the crisp evening air from
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on a hay wagon ride around the Capitol
Square. From 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. join Bucky Badger for the kiddie
countdown balloon drop, then put your artistic talent to work in
the craft room. Make a foam penguin, bendy farm animal, sea life
bookmark, or a pocket-sized robot. And don’t miss the final
spectacle of the night, the U.S. Bank Eve fireworks! Starting at
10:05, best viewing of this display is from the Square.
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
30 N. Carroll Street 6:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m.
What’s a New Year’s Eve party
without a hat? Stop by the Museum to create your personal party
hat. All the materials will be on-hand to express your personal
style! Special area and assistance will be provided for the
little ones.
MONONA TERRACE 1
John Nolen Drive 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join us at Monona Terrace for a
night of magic, music, and bouncing fun. Laugh along with the
juggling antics of Truly Remarkable Loon in the Grand Terrace at
6:15 and 7:30 p.m. Sing along with Ken Lonnquist and the Kenland
Band in the Lecture Hall. Their music, humor and spontaneity
will thrill all ages at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. Rick Wilcox will
amaze you with his Las Vegas-style magic show in the Madison
Ballroom at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Then get ready for some boot
scooting boogie with a twist! Mix Tex-Mex, country-rock and
island music with original songwriting and you get Cris Plata
with Extra Hot in the Hall of Ideas from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. If
that is not enough scooting around for you, head down to the
Lower Lever for the Inflatable Gymnasium. Older kids can race
through mazes, jump over walls, squeeze through tubes, and fly
down the slide of the colorful 60-foot long inflatable obstacle
course. If you do not make the height requirements for the older
kid inflatable gymnasium, not a problem! Younger children can
bounce on several inflatable bounces as well, including a
12-foot inflatable carousel bounce. Plus, young and old, big and
small will enjoy the 2000 square foot Micro Golf Course.
OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS 3330
Atwood Avenue 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
It’s a grand celebration under
one roof! In addition to traditional favorites – the Bolz
Conservatory and Holiday Train Display – kids of all ages
participate in craft-making, play games and win prizes. Make a
peanut butter and pinecone bird feeder, pocket robot, sea life
bookmark and decorate a sun visor. Temporary tattoo artists will
complete this special party.
HENRY VILAS ZOO 606
S. Randall Avenue 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Zoo is open all winter, but
only one special night! Enter the Zoo at the Main Gate, just off
the parking lots by Drake St. & Randall Ave. Visit the
primates before heading to the Visitor Center, where you’ll
meet some animals up close. A short walk away is the steamy
Tropical Rainforest Aviary. Soak up the warmth and hear the
sounds of the waterfall where lush plants thrive and exotic
birds flutter close-by. The penguins and polar bears may be up
for evening swim as you warm your toes by the fire pit. The
Discovery Center, the Zoo’s learning place, is sure to inspire
curiosities about nature. This year, top off your visit, with a
spin on the beautiful Conservation Carousel.
UW SPACE PLACE 2300
S. Park Street 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Explore the Mysteries of Science
and the Wonders of Physics demonstrated by UW staff. Exchange
New Year’s greetings with people across the world on a ham
radio or make your own alien mask. View the night’s sky
through telescopes with assistance from the Madison Astronomical
Society and UW astronomers.
MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
100 State Street 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
A great place for younger
children! A strolling magician will perform amazing tricks from
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and kids can make their own magic party wand
in the craft room. We’ll have plenty of balloons on hand.
2006 New Year's Eve - A Family
Celebration
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Madison West
1109 Fourier Dr Madison, WI 608-826-0500
http://wiscohotels.com/madison_hi/packages.iml
Sunday, December 31, 2006 6:00 PM - Monday, January 1, 2007
Note: This is really expensive!!!! I question the value when
there are other great options for the evening. New
Year's Schedule of Events:
5:00pm - 7:30pm - Family Dinner Buffet.
8:00pm - 11:00pm - Kids Entertainment (Karaoke, DJ & Dancing,
Interactive Games & Contests by Celebration Entertainment,
Face Painting, Scavenger Hunt, Balloon Artist, Craft Activity
Center & Swimming in Crawdaddy Cove Indoor Water Park.)
11:00pm - Balloon Drop for Kids with Sparkling Cider Toast.
10:00pm - 1:00am - Z Martini Grand Piano Lobby Bar Entertainment
featuring local favorite Ron Denson (guitarist & singer).
Also, Complimentary Desserts & Champagne Toast.
8:00am - 12:00pm on New Year's Day - Certificate for Two to
George's Chop House Breakfast Buffet. Kids 12 & under eat
Free. Ask about Kidsuite packages, Pool Access packages.
Kwanzaa Celebration
With Fountain of Life Praise
Dancers, music, poetry & program
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Saturday December 30 1:00pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: Free Call: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African American spirit and
culture. This nonreligious celebration will feature music, poetry,
and dancing. The event is free and open to all members of the
community.
How Do Binoculars Work Workshop
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for elementary/middle school students
Saturday, December 30, 10:00am
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
"How Do Binoculars
Work" - a hands-on workshop for children ages 6-10 and their
families.
The
Harlem Globe Trotters
Alliant Energy Center
All Seats Reserved - Tickets are $92 (courtside), $42, $22.50 or
$18
December 30th, 7:00pm
http://www.co.dane.wi.us/danedept/expo/events/events.asp
http://harlemglobetrotters.com/events/
If that
date doesn't work for you, they are also playing at 2:00 pm &
7:30 pm, 12/31, Bradley Center, Milwaukee. $133.50-$14.50.
255-4646
www.ticketmaster.com
Spreading Winter
Warmth Canned Food Drive and Family Swim
SwimWest Family Fitness Center, 1001 Deming Way
December 27 - December 29, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
http://www.swimwest.com/news.htm
Entry Fee: One canned food item per person, per day
SwimWest will be
running a canned food drive from December 27th through December
29th. Bring in one canned good per swimmer and swim for free from
11 am to 5 pm.
Live Nativity
Bristol Lutheran Church
Located 2.5 miles north of Sun Prairie on HWY. N (Bristol St.)
http://www.bristollutheran.org/events.htm
Visit our live nativity and share the real meaning of
Christmas. The portrayal of the manger is accompanied by live
animals in an outdoor setting. Thursday, December 21st through
Sunday, December 24th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Food Items and
Cash Received for the Sun Prairie Food Pantry.
2006 Holiday Concert
Series
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
December 31- To Be Announced
UW Women's Basketball
Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St. , Madison
$7 adults, and $3 seniors and children, Call: 262-1440
see schedule below
http://www.uwbadgers.com/
A great alternative to the
Men's Basketball team. The UW Women's Basketball events are
a bit more kid friendly and easier to find seats.
| December
28, 7:00 PM |
vs. Northwestern |
Madison, WI |
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Here's the schedule of
events at the Children's Museum this week.
| Art
Dabblers: Jingle Bell Painting |
|
Fri,
Dec 22, 2006
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Face
Painting |
|
Sat,
Dec 23, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Museum
is closed. |
|
Sun,
Dec 24, 2006 - Mon, Dec 25, 2006 5:00 PM |
| Kaleidoscopes |
|
Tue,
Dec 26, 2006
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Kaleidoscopes |
|
Tue,
Dec 26, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Hat-Making |
|
Wed,
Dec 27, 2006
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Hat-Making |
|
Wed,
Dec 27, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Splatterball
Painting |
|
Thu,
Dec 28, 2006
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Splatterball
Painting |
|
Thu,
Dec 28, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Kwanzaa
Celebration |
|
Fri,
Dec 29, 2006
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| New
Year Noisemakers |
|
Sat,
Dec 30, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| New
Year Noisemakers |
|
Sun,
Dec 31, 2006
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| US
Bank Eve |
|
Sun,
Dec 31, 2006
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Museum
is closed. |
|
Mon,
Jan 1, 2007 - Tue, Jan 2, 2007 |
Building
Boom Photography Camp
Tuesday-Friday, 9 am-noon each day. |
|
Tue,
Jan 2, 2007 9:00 AM - Fri, Jan 5, 2007 12:00 PM |
| Thank-You
Cards |
|
Tue,
Jan 2, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Thank-You
Cards |
|
Wed,
Jan 3, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Fish
Magnets |
|
Thu,
Jan 4, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Fish
Magnets |
|
Fri,
Jan 5, 2007
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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.d
Jan 02, 2007
10:30 AM |
|
Various
Themes |
|
Storytime |
|
Toddlers
(age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6) |
|
Barnes
& Noble Booksellers
Madison
West Towne Mall
7433 Mineral Point Road |
|
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.
Wednesday,
December 27
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Meadowridge |
Afterschool
Chess Club. Any level of experience. Beginners
welcome. All ages. Children 7 and under must be accompanied
by an adult. Limit: 20. Call 288-6160 to register. |
Thursday, December
28
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meadowridge |
Dance
Dance Revolution. Dance with your friends on the
big screen. Snacks provided. For teens entering 6th grade
and above Limit: 20. Call 288-6160 beginning Thursday,
December 14 to register two weeks in advance. |
Friday, December
29
2:00 p.m.
Pinney |
Winter
Craft Fun! Celebrate winter with snow-themed
crafts. Call 224-7100 to register beginning Friday,
December 15. |
Tuesday, January 2
9:30 & 10:15 a.m.
Sequoya |
Music
Together. Music Together is an interactive music
program for children ages 5 and under and their families.
Call 266-6385 beginning Tuesday, December 19 to register. |
Tuesday, January 2
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Sequoya |
Animation
Workshop. Create an original animated video to take
home. Ages 10 & up. 3 1/2 hours. Register by 12/22 to
hold your spot! 25 Call 266-6385 beginning Friday, December
1 to register. |
Wednesday, January
3
10:15 & 11:00 a.m.
Lakeview |
Music
Together. Music Together is an interactive music
program for children ages 5 and under and their families.
Call 246-4547 beginning Wednesday, December 20 to register. |
Wednesday, January
3
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
South
Madison |
Animation
Workshop. Create an original animated video to take
home. Ages 10 & up. 3 1/2 hours. Register by 12/22 to
hold your spot! 25 Call 266-6395 beginning Friday, December
1 to register. |
Wednesday, January
3
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pinney |
For Teens:
Winter Break Wednesday. Looking for something to do
during Winter Break? Come enjoy a certain snowy movie (call
224-7100 to find out the name) and a winter snack. |
Wednesday, January
3
3:00 p.m.
Alicia
Ashman |
Tiny Paper
Boxes. Got holiday cards from friends and family?
Use them to create tiny folder paper boxes. Call 824-1780
beginning Wednesday, December 20 to register. |
Wednesday, January
3
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Meadowridge |
Afterschool
Chess Club. Any level of experience. Beginners
welcome. All ages. Children 7 and under must be accompanied
by an adult. Limit: 20. Call 288-6160 to register. |
Thursday, January
4
10:00 & 10:45 a.m.
South
Madison |
Music
Together. Music Together is an interactive music
program for children ages 5 and under and their families.
Call 266-6395 beginning Thursday, December 21 to register. |
Thursday, January
4
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Meadowridge |
Bob
the Builder Party. Enjoy Bob the Builder-inspired
games, songs, crafts and more. For ages 5 and under. Limit:
15. Call 288-6160 beginning Thursday, December 21 to
register. |
Thursday, January
4
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Lakeview |
Animation
Workshop. Create an original animated video to take
home. Ages 10 & up. 3 1/2 hours. Call 246-4547 by 12/22
to hold your spot! |
Friday, January 5
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Alicia
Ashman |
Animation
Workshop. Create an original animated video to take
home. Ages 10 & up. 3 1/2 hours. Call 824-1780 by 12/22
to hold your spot! |
Register
Now for...
Ongoing
Activities...
Open Playtime at Family
Enhancement Early Childhood Center
2120 Fordem Ave. Madison, WI 241-5150 ext. 15
Mondays and Fridays 9:00am - 12noon
Enter the fun zone!! Open playtime for parents, caregivers,
playgroups, and their children. Bring a snack, make a craft, and
play with your children while engaging with other parents.
Also see their upcoming events below.
THE POWER OF PLAY — Connecting
Play and Learning
A child’s early learning experiences and relationships
influence brain development and success in school.
A discussion series for parents and other caregivers
Family Enhancement/Family Centers Building Early Childhood
Center
These discussions will give parents and other caregivers ideas
about how to make the most of the opportunities play offers
children. For information contact Betty at 241-5150
ext.15. All of the events below are at 2120 Fordem Avenue,
1st Floor, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
January 8 Playtime for Babies
(infants-11months)—understand how infants learn while you play
with your baby and share ideas with others.
January 12 Young Toddlers and How
They Play(12-23 months)—toddlers are Movers and Shakers! Come
join them and discover new ways of keeping up with them.
January 22 Older Toddlers Are
More Social (24-36 months)—social skills emerge during this
stage of development. Learn how to ‘guide’ your social
butterfly.
January 26 Babies and Books—early
literacy and language development begins with books that have
big, bright pictures. We’ll look at some of these books and
share them with your babies
Holiday
Fantasy in Lights
Olin Park
November 15 - January 1
Drive-through
display with animated light sculptures, dusk to dawn,
11/17/05-1/2/06, Olin-Turville Park. Donations appreciated upon
exit.
Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box
620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/Opengym-Fall.htm
This place rocks!
It's great for all age groups listed below. They also have
regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the
week. Some days I feel like we live there!
|
TOTS
OPEN GYM |
FAMILY
OPEN GYM |
ULTIMATE
OPEN GYM
|
|
Monday
& Wednesday 11:00 - 12:45 pm
Thursday
11:00-12:30
Friday
11:00 - 12:45 pm
Friday
1:00 - 2:45 pm
Saturday
2:00 - 3:45 pm
For
kids up to age 6, this activity requires close parental
supervision |
Saturday
4:00 - 5:45 pm
Sunday
11:00-12:45 pm
These
times are for parents with children of all ages and require
close supervision.
|
Friday
7:00 - 10:00 pm - Age 7 & older - $10
Saturday
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Grades K-5 - $8
Saturday
8:15-10:15 pm - Age 7 & older $8
$10
- Age 7 and older.
What
a deal... up to 3 hours!
Ultimate
Open Gym frequently fills early. Please make sure
space is available before dropping children. We do not
overfill. Tickets may be purchased in advance.
Parental presence is welcome, but no required.
|
At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Storytimes
Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
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
Latte Da Espresso Lounge
Preschool Storytime
864 Jupiter Drive Madison, WI 222-8817
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
http://www.lattedaespresso.net/
Tuesdays at the
Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730 [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's
Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).
Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier
Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays
at 10:30am
Story Time - Ages 5 & under
Fitchburg Community Center 5510
Lacy Rd. , Fitchburg
Thursdays, 10:00am 698-3098
Call: 698-3098 Email: kitbeyer@charter.net
Books, songs and a craft for ages 5 & under. Plus, free play
in a gym afterwards!
Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville
39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to
ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with
eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these
craft programs. Year Around Preschool Craft Time every
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Muddy Moose Espresso
449 W. Cottage Grove Rd in Cottage Grove (in the Piggly Wiggly
Mall, next to the Post Office) 839-5900
YOU ARE INVITED to have fun, get creative, learn something new,
and widen your horizons!
NOTE: You must register in
advance for fee-based classes (limited space available). Free
events are first come, first served.
MONDAY
AP PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP - 2nd Monday each month, 9:30 -
11:00. An Attachment Parenting playgroup for preschoolers/older
toddlers (28 mos and up). Younger siblings are welcome. Contact
kristenok18@yahoo.com for more information.
PJ STORY TIME - 3rd Monday each
month, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library
with stories read by Interim Library Director, Lisa Selje, bring
your teddy bear! Donations toward CG Library accepted.
TUESDAY
KID CRAFTS ~ TWO NEW TIMES! Every Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:15 AND
10:15 - 11:00 a.m., only $3 for supplies. Different craft
project each week. Ages 2 and up. Room for 15 kids in each
session.
PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ~
For parents of children on the Autism Spectrum, Fourth Tuesday
each month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. An informal gathering where parents
get together to share experiences, ideas and information. For
more info call Christine Pavelko at 608-839-8067 or e-mail jcpav@verizon.net.
Free.
THURSDAY
STORY TIME, (Thursday mornings), 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fun
stories for toddlers and preschoolers led by a very fun and
energetic mom - Lynn Cooper. Ages 2 and up. Free - but donations
toward future CG Library accepted.
FRIDAY
COMING SOON - FRIDAY NIGHT STUDENT I.D. SPECIALS!!! Special
menu, special discounts, special music - all for anyone with a
student ID.
GAME NIGHT every Friday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Board games, puzzles,
cards - hang out with family and friends for a fun time in our
cozy cabin environment.
December
16 - December 22
The weather--
No white Christmas for us! Highs in the 30s to 40s with
a chance for rain late in the week.
Winter Break Camp
Options
Don't forget that public
schools are out the first week in January! Here are some
winter camp options to consider.
KEVA Sports -
Parent's Night Out!!!
8312 Forsythia St. Middleton,
WI 53562, 608-662-PLAY (7529)
December 26-29 OR Jan 2-5
8am - 5pm; Ages 5 and up $168/week
Christmas
Break Camp Flyer
Dec
26th Week Agenda
Jan
2nd Week Agenda
http://www.kevasports.com/index.html
MMSD Winter
Extravaganza
http://mscr.org/working/Wintguideweb07.pdf
The Winter Extravaganza
program provides supervised activities on some no-school days over
the Winter break. This program is for children in grades K-5 from
all MMSD elementary schools and from private and parochial schools
and home-schooled students in the MMSD school attendance area.
Activities include such things as swimming, art, games, performing
arts, and field trips. Winter Extravaganza is offered at Falk and
Mendota Elementary Schools. Participants must bring a lunch and
beverage; snacks are provided. The
deadline for registration is December 8, 2006; however,
registration is limited and will be taken on a first-come
first-served basis. Program hours are 8 am. - 5 pm. Bus pickups
take place at the following elementary schools: Allis, Glendale,
Lake View, Lincoln, Midvale and at Bridge/Lake Point/Waunona
Community Center. Please write your child’s bus pick-up and
drop-off site on the registration form. Children may also be
dropped off and picked up at either of the Extravaganza sites. A
specific schedule of activities and bus pick-up and drop-off times
will be sent with the confirmation. Please call Karen, 204-3022,
for a special registration form. On-line registration not
available.
Falk W 1/3 8 am - 5
pm $30 21672
Mendota W 1/3 8 am - 5 pm $30 21673
Falk R 1/4 8 am - 5 pm $30 21674
Mendota R 1/4 8 am - 5 pm $30 21675
Falk F 1/5 8 am - 5 pm $30 21676
Mendota F 1/5 8 am - 5 pm $30 21755
Planetarium Show: Season of
Light
MMSD Planetarium 201 S. Gammon
Rd. Madison, WI 53717 663-6102
Wednesday December 20, 2006 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
http://www.mmsd.org/planetarium
This popular multicultural program will lead you through the
discovery of many basic astronomy concepts as you explore the
holiday traditions of several cultures and religions. Tickets $2.
No reservations. Tickets go on sale starting about 6:00: some
shows do sell out.
The MMSD Planetarium serves
south-central Wisconsin by providing astronomy and space science
related programs and classes for the general public, school
groups, scout groups, and more.
Live Nativity
Bristol Lutheran Church
Located 2.5 miles north of Sun Prairie on HWY. N (Bristol St.)
http://www.bristollutheran.org/events.htm
Visit our live nativity and share the real meaning of
Christmas. The portrayal of the manger is accompanied by live
animals in an outdoor setting. Thursday, December 21st through
Sunday, December 24th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Food Items and
Cash Received for the Sun Prairie Food Pantry.
Live Nativity
First Presbyterian Church, Waunakee 5763 Hwy. Q , Waunakee
Free drive-through display, 5-8 pm, 12/16-17, . 849-4625
http://www.myfpc.org/
Oh My Stars! 2006
Evangel Life Center presents
Christmas in the Neighborhood
4402 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718 (608) 222-4900
Friday, December 15,
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, 2:30 p.m.
http://www.evangellifecenter.com/
Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Madison’s finest,
all new, Christmas tradition continues, and it’s FREE! You
are invited to be one of the first to see ELC’s new Phase 2
addition being unveiled on the same weekend. It includes a new
youth center, Bread of Life Food Pantry, 24-hour prayer center,
media studios, and more! What an energetic celebration of
Christmas. It’s free for the whole family. Experience dynamic
media, live music, and a spectacular cast of all ages that brings
the season alive.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Aldo Leopold Nature Center 300
Femrite Drive, Monona
Thursday, December 21, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
with hike, campfire, storytelling & refreshments. $7
($18/family).
RSVP: http://www.naturenet.com/alnc
or 221-4038
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc
Celebrate the season by taking a nighttime winter hike under
the stars! Cherish the light within our lives during this season
as we explore Winter Solstice traditions through several cultures
across time and space. We'll feed our winter bird neighbors,
gather around the campfire to burn a Yule log, sip cocoa and eat a
Yule Log cake! Join us for a night of inspirational readings and
stories as we look towards longer and lighter days.
The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is a
private, not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to
promoting the conservation ethic of Aldo Leopold through
environmental education and awareness. Founded in 1994, with sites
in Monona and Black Earth, the Center provides hands-on
environmental programming for school children and their families,
reaching over 28,000 students annually. In addition, the Center
sponsors Nature Net: the environmental learning network, which
promotes environmental education for children by organizing
collaborative networks of Nature Centers throughout Wisconsin (www.naturenet.com).
Kid Vicious Family Hanukkah Bash
With music by Yid Vicious
High Noon Saloon 701A E. Washington Ave., Madison
Sunday, December 17, 1:00pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $3 Call: 268-1122
http://www.yidvicious.com
Not to be missed! It's Happy High-Nonukkah! Yid Vicious is fresh
back from Japan and ready to make with the sushi-fueled Yiddish
beats. Local gadabout and consumate entertainer Jonathan Zarov
joins the band for a holiday singalong, possibly in a Tigger suit.
Also: Free Dreidels! Plenty of room for dancing and letting your
young ones run amok while you enjoy a tasty beer or shoot some
pool. Or come without kids and run amok on your own. $3 kids &
grownups. Kids more than welcome (with accompaning
parent/guardian) at this family friendly tavern.
2006 Holiday Concert
Series
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
December 17- Suzuki Strings - Youth Violin
December 31- To Be Announced
MadCAP Theatre's "A
Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Tail"
Bartell Theatre 113 E. Mifflin
St. , Madison
December 7 - 16, 9:00am & 1:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays,
1:00pm & 3:00pm on Saturdays
Ticket Prices $8 for children/seniors, $10 adults, $6 groups of 10
or more paying with one check
http://www.madcap.org
Can you believe that Winnie-the-Pooh is over 70 years old? That
Silly Old Bear. Poor Eeyore! He has lost his tail, and just in
time for his birthday! Lucky for him, Pooh and Piglet have formed
search parties to find it. This enchanting winter-time musical is
a whimsical celebration of friendship, true dedication, and all of
our friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
UW Women's Basketball
Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St. , Madison
$7 adults, and $3 seniors and children, Call: 262-1440
see schedule below
http://www.uwbadgers.com/
A great alternative to the
Men's Basketball team. The UW Women's Basketball events are
a bit more kid friendly and easier to find seats.
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December 15
7:00 PM |
Harvard |
Madison WI |
Kohl Center |
YMCA Events
East YMCA-Cottage Grove Rd. (221-1571), West YMCA-Medical Circle
(276-6606) and Sun Prairie YMCA-South St. (837-8221)
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org
Elf Shelf - Friday December 15
• 12:00pm-5:00pm & Saturday December 16 • 8:00am-12:00pm
Sun Prairie
A shopping experience for your child in a safe environment.
Something for families to enjoy and treasure. Gifts will be
wrapped. Prices are 25¢ to $5. All families are welcome to
attend. All Ages.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Here's the schedule of
events at the Children's Museum this week.
| Art
Dabblers: Holiday Cards |
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Fri,
Dec 15, 2006 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Yoga
Storytelling |
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Fri,
Dec 15, 2006 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Story
Time: Trifecta Madison Authors |
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Sat,
Dec 16, 2006 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Papel
Picado Holiday Banners |
|
Sat,
Dec 16, 2006 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Papel
Picado Holiday Banners |
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Sun,
Dec 17, 2006 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Toddler
Music |
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Mon,
Dec 18, 2006 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Tots
in Motion |
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Tue,
Dec 19, 2006 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Art
Dabblers: Jingle Bell Painting |
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Wed,
Dec 20, 2006 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Toddler
Music |
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Thu,
Dec 21, 2006 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Toddler
Music (session 2) |
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Thu,
Dec 21, 2006 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Art
Dabblers: Jingle Bell Painting |
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Fri,
Dec 22, 2006 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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
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.
Saturday, December
16
2:00 p.m.
South
Madison |
Gingerbread
Cookie Fun. Run fast, as fast as you can, you can't
catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man! Catch stories, games and
more at this face-paced family program. Participants will
get to take home their own decorated cookie. Children ages 6
and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration
is required. Call 266-6395 beginning Saturday, December 2 to
register. |
Tuesday, December
19
6:30 p.m.
Pinney |
East
Madison Chess Club. Are you interested in the game
of chess? Come to the Pinney Branch Library on the first and
third Tuesdays of every month to play. Any level of
experience, all ages and beginners are welcome. |
Wednesday,
December 20
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Meadowridge |
Afterschool
Chess Club. Any level of experience. Beginners
welcome. All ages. Children 7 and under must be accompanied
by an adult. Limit: 20. Call 288-6160 to register. |
Sunday, December
24 - Monday, December 25
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Library Closed.
All Madison Public Library locations are closed for
Christmas on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25.
You can still use the library when we're closed: place holds
in LINKcat,
return items to our bookdrops, or use our 24/7 online
reference service, AskAway.
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Christmas
Tree Farms...
Hann's Christmas
Farm
848 Tipperary Rd, Oregon,WI
53575 (608) 835-5464
Open 9am to 5pm every day.
http://www.hannschristmasfarm.com/
Cut your own up to 8
feet. Pre cut trees up to 20 feet. Other activities
include:
Mr. and Mrs. Claus -
Bring your Camera to record a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus
during the three weekends after Thanksgiving. Santa will be
walking around checking who's been naughty and who's been nice!
Haystack - Climb to
the top of Hann's giant haystack or journey through the
tunnel. If you take the wrong turn you may be at a dead
end.
Photo Frame - Bring
your camera to take a family picture in Hann's huge wreath!
Summer's Christmas
Tree Farm
4610 Rocky Dell Road, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562-4310, (608)
831-4414
Open everyday from 8:00am-5:00pm
http://www.summerschristmastreefarm.com
Not many extra activities,
but it has been a nice place to cut trees. No extra tall
trees.
Miller's Christmas
Trees
N3763 Otsego Rd., Rio, WI 53960 (920) 992-3221 or (608) 206-6239
Open Daily 9 am - 5pm November 24th - December 24th
http://www.treerex.com/
Ride the horse drawn wagon
in search of the perfect tree. Then warm up in the new Gift Shop
and enjoy a free cup of hot apple cider while the kids visit with
Santa. Or just spend the day wandering the many trails through the
woods and around the ponds.
Editorial
Note: We went to Miller's to get our tree this
year. It was over an hour away but well worth the
trip. The horse drawn wagon was run by the owner of Treinan
Farms-- nice guy. Some of the bigger tree farms closer to
town are a bit picked over. Miller's had many great choices,
and best of all (for me), the Miller's pick up your tree and drag
it back to the barn for you! Oh, and don't forget to stop in
and visit Santa while you are there.
Handmade balsam, fraser &
flocked wreaths - 15", 24", 36", 48",
60", crosses & candy canes. Prices range from $10 -
$55. Custom decorated wreaths also available.
10 varieties of trees: Fraser, Balsam, Douglas & Concolor
Fir; Scotch, White & Red Pine; Blue, White & Serbian
Spruce
Tree Prices: Red Pine - $2.50/foot; White & Scotch Pine -
$3.50/foot; Spruce, Balsam, Fraser, Concolor - $5.00/foot
Cut-Your-Own or Pre-cut
Gift shop featuring local crafts and great last-minute stocking
stuffers
Horse drawn wagon rides -11:00am-4pm weekends only: 11/25 &
26, 12/2 & 3, 12/9 & 10
Santa visits - weekends 10am-4pm
Free hot apple cider & candy canes
CA Pauls Christmas Tree Farm
5949 River Road Waunakee, WI 53597 (608) 849-4276 or (608)
849-5973
http://www.capaulschristmastreefarm.com/index.htm
In addition to cutting
your own tree, come on out and visit with Alaskan Reindeer, Holly
and Ivy. Go to their website for a $3 off coupon.
Jensen Trees
7507 Valley View Road Verona, WI 53593
(608) 833-8385 or (608) 239-3722
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, however "Harvest Your Own"
closes at dusk (usually between 4:00 - 4:30 PM).
http://www.jensentrees.net/index.htm
It does not appear that
they have many extra activities for families, but it does look
like they have a wide assortment of tree varieties and sizes.
The Tree Farm
8454 Highway 19 Cross Plains, WI 53528, (608) 798-2286
Cut your own Christmas Trees on December Weekends
Fri 1:30-4:30 Sat and Sun 9-4:30 weekends from Thanksgiving to
Christmas
http://www.thetreefarm.org/index.html
No extra activities listed online.
Christmas Treeland
E10861 Terrytown Road Baraboo, WI 53913
Sunday - Friday 10am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm,
November 18 until December 20.
http://www.christmastreeland.com
Premium quality fresh cut Balsam, Spruce, Scotch, Norway, White
Pine, and Fraser Fir. Table tops to 14' tall. Buy direct from a
grower.
Beautifully hand decorated balsam
wreaths
Unique holiday gifts and crafts
Fragrant balsam roping
Tree cleaning and wrapping available
Hot apple cider
Free treats for kids
Credit Cards accepted
Choose and Cut Scotch and White
Pine
Wagon Rides will also be available
Register
Now for...
Buy
Tickets Now for...
The
Harlem Globe Trotters
Alliant Energy Center
All Seats Reserved - Tickets are $92 (courtside), $42, $22.50 or
$18
December 30th, 7:00pm
http://www.co.dane.wi.us/danedept/expo/events/events.asp
http://harlemglobetrotters.com/events/
Ongoing
Activities...
Open Playtime at Family
Enhancement Early Childhood Center
2120 Fordem Ave. Madison, WI 241-5150 ext. 15
Mondays and Fridays 9:00am - 12noon
Enter the fun zone!! Open playtime for parents, caregivers,
playgroups, and their children. Bring a snack, make a craft, and
play with your children while engaging with other parents.
Also see their upcoming events below.
THE POWER OF PLAY — Connecting
Play and Learning
A child’s early learning experiences and relationships
influence brain development and success in school.
A discussion series for parents and other caregivers
Family Enhancement/Family Centers Building Early Childhood
Center
These discussions will give parents and other caregivers ideas
about how to make the most of the opportunities play offers
children. For information contact Betty at 241-5150
ext.15. All of the events below are at 2120 Fordem Avenue,
1st Floor, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
January 8 Playtime for Babies
(infants-11months)—understand how infants learn while you play
with your baby and share ideas with others.
January 12 Young Toddlers and How
They Play(12-23 months)—toddlers are Movers and Shakers! Come
join them and discover new ways of keeping up with them.
January 22 Older Toddlers Are
More Social (24-36 months)—social skills emerge during this
stage of development. Learn how to ‘guide’ your social
butterfly.
January 26 Babies and Books—early
literacy and language development begins with books that have
big, bright pictures. We’ll look at some of these books and
share them with your babies
Holiday
Fantasy in Lights
Olin Park
November 15 - January 1
Drive-through
display with animated light sculptures, dusk to dawn,
11/17/05-1/2/06, Olin-Turville Park. Donations appreciated upon
exit.
Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box
620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/Opengym-Fall.htm
This place rocks!
It's great for all age groups listed below. They also have
regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the
week. Some days I feel like we live there!
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TOTS
OPEN GYM |
FAMILY
OPEN GYM |
ULTIMATE
OPEN GYM
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Monday
& Wednesday 11:00 - 12:45 pm
Thursday
11:00-12:30
Friday
11:00 - 12:45 pm
Friday
1:00 - 2:45 pm
Saturday
2:00 - 3:45 pm
For
kids up to age 6, this activity requires close parental
supervision |
Saturday
4:00 - 5:45 pm
Sunday
11:00-12:45 pm
These
times are for parents with children of all ages and require
close supervision.
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Friday
7:00 - 10:00 pm - Age 7 & older - $10
Saturday
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Grades K-5 - $8
Saturday
8:15-10:15 pm - Age 7 & older $8
$10
- Age 7 and older.
What
a deal... up to 3 hours!
Ultimate
Open Gym frequently fills early. Please make sure
space is available before dropping children. We do not
overfill. Tickets may be purchased in advance.
Parental presence is welcome, but no required.
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At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Storytimes
Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
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
Latte Da Espresso Lounge
Preschool Storytime
864 Jupiter Drive Madison, WI 222-8817
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
http://www.lattedaespresso.net/
Tuesdays at the
Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730 [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's
Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).
Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier
Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays
at 10:30am
Story Time - Ages 5 & under
Fitchburg Community Center 5510
Lacy Rd. , Fitchburg
Thursdays, 10:00am 698-3098
Call: 698-3098 Email: kitbeyer@charter.net
Books, songs and a craft for ages 5 & under. Plus, free play
in a gym afterwards!
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