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SanTan Family Fun Arrives! Pick it up the Paper Castles, 3-5:30 p.m. Olpin Art Center. Use cutting Photo Cube Craft, 10:30 a.m. Mind Over Splatter. The Zinghoppers, 2 p.m. Basha Library. Music,
first Saturday of each month in Section A+ of and folding techniques to make an elaborate castle. Ages Create a wooden photo cube. $8. Registration required. movement, amazing adventures and laughter are
Prevent the sound of
the SanTan Sun News to plan your month. 6 and older. $20. Preregistration required. 141 W. Boston
64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
brought to the library by Penelope the possum,
St., Chandler. 480-812-8202. www.olpinartcenter.com.
Coconuts the kangaroo and Olo the donkey. Free.
silence in water
Visit with Franklin, 11 a.m. Changing Hands
15, 16
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
Bookstore. Listen to stories and visit with
Basil in the Wild West, 1 p.m. Ed Robson Library.
Desert Waterhole with CMC, 1-4:30 p.m. June 15,
Franklin (costume character). Free. 6428 S.
Library District Puppeteers perform this children’s
10:15 a.m. June 16. Basha Library. Children’s Museum
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McClintock Dr., Tempe. 480-730-0205.
mystery based on the book series, Basil of Baker
of Chandler teaches kids about the importance of water
Friday Funshop: Construction Paper, 4-6 p.m. Olpin
Street by Eve Titus. Free. 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun
in the desert. Become a desert animal and act out
Art Center. Use construction paper and learn folding
4, 11, 18
Lakes. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
the part in a play or participate in other fun hands-on
activities to learn about the desert environment. Free.
and gluing techniques to make amazing art projects.
Resources for keeping
Creative Movement for Toddlers and Their Parents,
10-10:45 a.m. Carmel Community Center. Children of
A Day in the Life of a Cowboy, 10 a.m.-noon.
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850. Ages 5 and older with a parent. Free. 141 W. Boston St.,
kids safe around water
walking age to 3 years old use props, music, rhythm
Chandler Museum. Cowpokes ages 5 and older
Chandler. 480-812-8202. www.olpinartcenter.com.
instruments and imaginative ideas to explore new
make cowboy hats, lassos, a steer and more.
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Puppet show and craft, 11 a.m. Basha Library.
ways of moving and interrelating with caregivers. 97
$2 donation. 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., 480-
Baseball fun, 10:30 a.m. Basha Library. Bobby Freeman,
Watch a puppet show and listen to 11-year-old
Atomic Comic winners!
W. Oakland St., Chandler. $7 per class. Preregistration
782-2717, www.chandlermuseum.org.
the famed Arizona Diamondbacks organist, shares some
author Michael Moorehead read from his book, The
of his favorite tunes with a special appearance by Baxter.
required. www.carmelcommunity.org. 480-726-8100. Student from Zombie Island. Then make a puppet.
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Free. 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
Free. Preregistration appreciated. 5990 S. Val Vista
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5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Free Community Day, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Heard Museum.
Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850 or 480-456-6760.
Stroller Strength, 9:30 a.m. Mountainside
Check out 10 exhibit galleries at no charge. 2301 N.
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Fitness. Moms exercise with babies ages newborn
Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-252-8848. www.heard.org.
Robosaurus, 4 p.m. gates open, 7:30 p.m. main
Great American Backyard Campout, sundown
Just 4 Kids
to 3 years. $10. Preregistration advised. 1920 S.
show. Firebird International Raceway. The Coors Light
to sunup. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
Alma School Rd., Chandler. 480-732-9777.
11, 18, 25 Summer Spectacular features Robosaurus, an oversized encourages parents and kids alike to turn in their TV
Funday Monday, 2 p.m. Basha Library. Make fun mechanical, fire-breathing, car-eating dinosaur, along remotes, Ipods, cell phones and computer games in
Sponsored by 6, 13
crafts and take them home. Free. Registration required. with jet dragsters, funny cars, monster trucks and order to experience a night with Mother Nature. Listen to
fireworks. $26-$46; Parking: $7-$15. 20000 Maricopa Rd.,
Mother Support Network, 1:30-3 p.m. Carmel
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850. nocturnal wildlife, stargaze, cook over an open fire and
Chandler. 602-268-0200. www.firebirdraceway.com.
Community Center. Parents with children ages 1-3
tell stories at a campground or in your own backyard.
12, 26
enjoy a play area for children, dance studio with
Check out the NWF website for nature guides, weather
Preschool Bingo, 2 p.m. Basha Library. Children ages
17
balls, parachute, tunnel, music and toys. Drop in
info, recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides and more to
3-5 learn their ABC’s and Free. Registration required.
Father’s Day related events are listed on
for playtime and networking with other moms
enhance the experience: www.backyardcampout.org.
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
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on different weekly subjects. 97 W. Oakland St.,
Chandler. $5 per session. Bring a snack to share.
Story Time Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Mind Over Splatter.
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www.carmelcommunity.org. 480-726-8100.
Kids of all ages listen to a classic story and make a
Little Girly Girl Tea Party, 3-5 p.m. Country Cottage
Childsplay, 2 p.m. Basha Library. Actors lead a fun
related craft. $7 per child. Registration required.
Café at Olde Towne Market Square. Little princesses
improv workshop. Explore the elements of playmaking,
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64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
ages 4-12 are treated to make-up, face painting
characterization, the actor’s job and tools used to
Horse around with Gary Sprague, 2 p.m.,
and may chose from a selection of jewelry and hair bring scenes to life. For ages 10 and older. Free.
Basha Library. Have fun with Sprague, a.k.a. The
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ornaments to ready themselves for a royal tea party. 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
Singing Cowboy, and his horse, Dusty. Free. 5990
Desert Cry Wildlife Rescue, 2 p.m. Basha
They are served an assortment of finger sandwiches,
S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
tea from china tea pots and mini desserts. Girls create
Library. Wildlife Rehabilitator Regina Whitman,
Flag Craft, 1 p.m. Mind Over Splatter. Create an
crafts and receive a gift, too. $15. Preregistration
who cares for hundreds of injured and orphaned
American flag handprint tile. $10. Registration required.
8, 15, 22, 29
required. 236 S. Wall St., between Chicago and Frye,
animals, discusses wild animal facts. See live
64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174.
Starry Safari, 6-9 p.m. Phoenix Zoo. Enjoy water
west of Arizona Ave. 480-353-0601 or 480-726-7673.
desert animals that have been rescued. Free. 5990
play in the Leapin’ Lagoon and on an 18-foot
S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
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29, 30
inflatable waterslide, nocturnal animal encounters
Mammoth Dig with CMC, 1-4:30 p.m. Basha
5 Senses with CMC, 1-4:30 p.m. June 29, 10:15 a.m.-
including a black light bat cave, hands-on animal Shaving Cream for Breakfast, 10:30 a.m. Mind Over
Library. Dig into a pit to discover the bones of
1:30 p.m. June 30. Basha Library. The Children’s Museum
activities, a peak through night vision binoculars Splatter. Have fun with shaving cream and create a
Chandler’s first residents at this Children’s Museum
of Chandler explores the five senses through fun hands-
to see hidden critters and more. $3, ages 2 and cereal or ice cream bowl. $12. Registration required. of Chandler’s event. Learn more about prehistoric on activities that test hearing, sight, smell, touch and
younger free. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. 480-899-1174. creatures that long ago inhabited the earth. Free. taste. Free. 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850.
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