THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR
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JANUARY
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Kid-friendly theatre a positive experience
In addition to enjoying an entertaining seem to get right. Admission is $6 to $8, free
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performance, a family theatre outing presents a for ages 1 and younger. Reservations are highly
good opportunity for parents to teach children recommended. The theater is located at 302 W.
positive social behaviors. Here are a few Valley Latham St. in Phoenix. Tickets: 602-262-2050,
area child-friendly shows to consider.
www.azpuppets.org.
“Cinderella,” the tale of a beautiful girl, Little ones see all their favorite princesses
“An award-winning publication”
wicked stepfamily, fairy godmother and like Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and
charming prince, is presented by The Great Sleeping Beauty when Disney On Ice presents
Arizona Puppet Theater through Jan. 27. In “Princess Wishes” at US Airways Center Jan.
A publication of the
“Father Goose’s Tales,” performed Jan. 30 23 through 27. Admission is $15 to $45. The US
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through Feb. 3, Mother Goose is away, and Airways Center is located at 201 E. Jefferson
PRINCESS: Snow White wishes for her prince
Father Goose must handle things around the in Phoenix. Tickets: 480-784-4444, www.
to come during “Princess Wishes,” a Disney On
house including storytelling, which he just can’t
DisneyOnIce.com.
Ice production.
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• Mariachi Night
• Fit Kids King Jr. Day • Story Time • Wildflower Kids
• Fit Kids
• Funshop • Japanese Garden
• Origami Time • Alphabet fun
• Stroller Strength
• Family Night • Muppet Craft
• Stroller Strength • Baby Time • Australia Day
Preparing kids for new baby
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Resources for new siblings
• Mariachi Night • Fit Kids
• Stroller Strength • Wildflower Kids • Fit Kids
• Family Gaming • Puppet Show
• Handprint tiles • Alphabet fun • Stroller Strength
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• Puppet Craft • Choker Craft • Explore Mammals
Just 4 Kids
Sponsored by
19 22, 24, 29, 31 Australia Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Boyce
City of Chandler
SanTan Family Fun Arrives! Pick it up the Stroller Strength, 9:30 a.m. Tue., Thompson Arboretum. Take an 11 a.m.
first Saturday of each month in Section A+
9:45 a.m. Thu., Mountainside Fitness.
Recreation Division
January 2008
guided tour of the Australian plant
of the SanTan Sun News to plan your month.
Mommies and their babies ages newborn
collection and marvel at “Mr. Big,” a
to 3 exercise together. Free for members,
150-foot-tall eucalyptus tree that’s nearly
13th Annual Multicultural Festival, 11
$10 nonmembers. 1920 S. Alma School
Rd., Chandler. 480-732-9777.
a century old. At 1:30 p.m., listen to
a.m.-4 p.m. Chandler Downtown Library.
stories and a didgeridoo concert by Paul
Enjoy culturally diverse art, music, dance
23, 30 Taylor. All ages. $7.50 ages 13 and older,
and food. Art demonstrations and interactive
Wildflower Kids Hour, 3:30 p.m. Kids
$3 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger.
booths add to the fun. All ages. Free. 22 S.
make crafts and enjoy milk and cookies
Located 45 minutes east of Mesa on U.S.
Delaware St., Chandler. 480-782-2800.
while parents relax at both stores. The
Gilbert store also features a singer/
60 near Milepost 223. 520-689-2811.
Family Art Class, 3-4:30 p.m. Olpin Art storyteller. Ages 4-10. Free. Chandler
http://Arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
Center. Families make 3-D paper projects.
Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler
$15 for the first two people, $5 for each
Blvd., 480-821-8200; or Gilbert, 3425 27
additional participant. Preregistration
E. Baseline Rd., 480-507-9565.
Family Gaming, 2-4 p.m. Chandler Sunset
recommended. 141 W. Boston St., Chandler.
Library. Drop in and play Guitar Hero, Wii
Alphabet fun, 10:30 a.m. Perry Branch
480-812-8202.
www.olpinartcenter.com. or Dance-Dance Revolution. All ages. Free.
Library. Kids ages 3-6 have fun with stories
and songs that reinforce alphabet skills.
4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2842.
Computer Demos & Open House,
Free. Preregistration required. 1965 E.
9-11:30 a.m. Imagine Tomorrow
Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School,
28
Computer Classes for Kids. Kids ages 2 1/2
Gilbert. 602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org. Puppet Show, 10 a.m. Southeast
to 7 participate in hands-on computer
Regional Library. Enjoy a puppet show
demonstrations. Visitors tour the classroom 25
entitled “Beware the Storybook Wolves.”
and party room. Free. 1170 N. Gilbert
Friday Funshop, 4-6 p.m. Olpin Art
Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
Rd., Suite 124, Gilbert. 480-309-6441.
Center. Learn how to make cool works
602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org.
www.imaginetomorrow.com.
of art. Ages 5 and older with a parent.
Free. 141 W. Boston St., Chandler.
29
20, 27
480-812-8202.
www.olpinartcenter.com.
Handprint tile craft, all day. Mind
Someburros! Mariachi Night, 7 p.m.
Family Night, all night, Mind Over Splatter.
Bring the family and request your favorite
Over Splatter. Make Valentine’s Day
Spend quality time creating together. Bring
song. Kids dance the night away while
handprint tiles for someone you love. All
dinner or have pizza delivered to the shop.
mom and dad have dinner. Gilbert location
All ages. Free studio time; price for pottery
ages. $9. Registration required. 64 S. San
only. Stapley and Baseline. 480-755-TACO. varies. Preregistration required. 64 S. San
Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
21, 24, 28, 31
Puppet Craft, 4:30 p.m. Southeast
Fit Kids, 9:30 a.m. Mon., 9 a.m. Thu.,
Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. Perry Branch
Regional Library. Learn to make
Mountainside Fitness. Children ages 3-6 get
Library. Introduce baby to books, songs
puppets. Free. Ages 5-9. Preregistration
fit with games, drills, music, singing and
and fingerplays. Ages newborn-18 months.
required. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
more. $5 nonmembers, free members. 1920
Free. Preregistration required. 1965 E.
Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School,
602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org.
S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. 480-732-9777.
Gilbert. 602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org.
30
22
26 Choker Craft, 2 and 3 p.m. Southeast
Story Time Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Mind
Japanese Rock Garden, 3 p.m. Olpin
Regional Library. Make a choker
Over Splatter. Kids of all ages listen to a Art Center. Create a ceramic miniature
Miss Piggy would adore. Ages 7-12.
classic story and make a related craft. $7 of a peaceful Zen rock garden. $25. Ages
Free. Preregistration required.
per child. Registration required. 64 S. San
6 and older. Registration required. 141
Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
W. Boston St., Chandler. 480-812-8202.
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
www.olpinartcenter.com.
602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org.
Origami Time, 4:30 p.m. Southeast
Regional Library. Celebrate the
Muppet Craft, 1 p.m. ages 3-5, 2:30 p.m. 31
ages 6-8. Southeast Regional Library. The
ancient Japanese art of paper folding
Explore Mammals, 4 p.m. Chandler
Arizona Museum of Youth visits, offering a
and make Valentine cards. Ages
Sunset Library. This science program
puppet craft in recognition of “Jim Henson’s
5-9. Free. Preregistration required.
Fantastic World.” Free. Preregistration
explores mammals through books,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
required. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
games, crafts and activities. Grades K-1.
602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org. 602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org. Free. Preregistration required. 4930 W.
Ray Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2842.
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