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March 17, 2011
Top of the Mornin' To You
Happy St. Patrick's Day
I hope you all wore green today! My kids were very intent on my making sure that they didn't get pinched today so they are all sporting their green! Spring is in full swing and I am loving these wonderful temperatures, but am still a little leery of one of those huge spring storms! I am certainly ready to take out the flip flops!
The calendar is full of great stuff in the upcoming weeks, but if there is something going on that you know about and don't ...
March Into Spring
It's a timeless ritual of renewal - Mother Nature and all her inhabitants shed their winter chill and wake up to the coming warmth. Hibernating animals wake, birds prepare for their journey home, and plants and trees sprout new life.
Commemorating the arrival of Spring together as a family offers everyone a chance to say goodbye to Winter and to welcome Spring and all the newness around them. Here are a few ideas of activities you can do with your kids as Spring approaches:
- put your winter clothes away. This ...
National Corn Dog Day is March 19th
A delicious mini-corn dog recipe to help you celebrate!
Mini Baked Corn Dog Bites
1 pkg mini hot dogs or turkey dogs
2 boxes corn muffin mix (8.5 oz size)
mini muffin pans
cooking spray
ketchup & mustard for dipping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Prepare cornbread mix according to package instructions in a medium size bowl. Pour batter into the mini muffin tins - about half full. Gently place a mini hot dog on top of the batter in the center of each muffin cup. You can press the hot dog down ...
Springtime Mobile
That is the case with this craft. I had planned to do a mobile to Welcome Spring!! I had all the supplies ready even a variety of butterflies and flowers. My daughter looked at all the supplies and ran off. It turned out that she decided it would be ...
Talking to Your Children About Japan
As we all try to grasp the horror of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, you might be confronted by questions from your child. Children of different ages will require different responses from you. For all children, especially those six years and younger, I urge you to refer to Chapter 11 in my book, Just Tell Me What To Say, which addresses how we answer young children's questions about natural disasters. For older children, see below.
The single most important message for you calmly and confidently to communicate to ...
Thursday, March 17 - Toddler Time: Remarkable Planets
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401When: 11:15 AMWho: Children ages 2-5 with an adult.How: Register HERECost: FREEFor more info: More information HERE These 45 minute programs are specifically designed for children 2-5 with an adult. No older children please. These programs are very popular, so reserve your space early. Participant limit: 15 children
Thursday, March 17 - Breastfeeding for Multiples Support Group
Where: Sweet Beginnings 5767 S Rapp Street | Littleton, COWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Nursing mothersHow: Just come and joinCost: FREEFor more info: More information HERE
Thursday, March 17 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Edgewater LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Thursday, March 17 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Edgewater LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Thursday, March 17 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Belmar LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Friday, March 18 - Reptile Feeding
Interested in watching our 8 foot bullsnake Jim eat his supper? Come visit with MNHM Herpetoculture Research Associate Ann Sarg and lean about captive care techniques and the biology of Colorado's reptiles and amphibians.
Where: Morrison Natural History Museum 501 Hwy 8, Morrison, ColoradoWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just visit the museum during the programCost: Admission to the museum is as follows $5 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under are FREE
Saturday, March 19 - Roxborough Roxy Puppet Theatre
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: n/aWho: Ages:8 years and younger, accompanied by an adult.How: Registration required. Call 303 973-3959.Cost: .For more info: http://parks.state.co.us
Saturday, March 19 - Weather Wonders
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, ColoradoWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: 4 & 5 year oldsHow: To register call 303.370.6000, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday or click HERE to register online.Cost: $40 member, $50 nonmemberFor more info: www.dmns.org
Saturday, March 19 - Dinosaur Detectives, Footprint Frenzy
Where: Dinosaur Ridge 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, COWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: For Ages 6 - 9, all other ages welcome.How: Just come and join the fun.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.dinoridge.org
Saturday, March 19 - Junior Naturalists: Meet the Raptors
Where: South Valley Park
90 S Valley Rd
Littleton, CO 80127When: 10:00 AMWho: Ages 6-10 with an adult.How: You can register online HERECost: FREEFor more info: http://lmnc.jeffco.us
Saturday, March 19 - The Knack Family Event - Clay Pot and Saucer Make It and Take It
Where: Your local Michael's Craft storesWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just come and createCost: The event is free with the purchase of the clay pot and saucer.
Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 20 - Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show
Kids Corner featuring hands-on layouts for kids, train races, ride-on train, story time and kid's engineer portraits
Opportunity for Boy Scouts to work on and complete the requirements for the Railroading Merit Badge
The Train Gamers Association will be introducing Card/Board games that have trains as their theme. Hobby Store and Manufacturer Displays
Where: Denver Merchandis MartWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: You can buy tickets in advance at King Soopers Stores and On-line at TicketsWest.
Or, buy your tickets at the the show.Cost: Adults are $8 and Kids 12 and under are FREEFor more info: www.rockymountaintoytrainshow.com
Saturday, March 19 - Get Ready for Spring with Storytime About a Very Hungry Caterpillar
Where: Barnes and Noble - Denver West 14347 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, COWhen: 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: FREEFor more info: 303-215-9060
Saturday, March 19 - The Music Train: Family Concert Series
Where: The D'Note 7519 Grandview Ave
Old Town Arvada, Co 80002When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (There is another show at 4:00 pm)Who: EveryoneHow: Just come down and join the fun!Cost: $7/adults $3/kids 1 and under FreeFor more info: www.ridethemusictrain.com
Saturday, March 19 - Roxborough Junior Naturalists: Geology Hike
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: 1:00 PMWho: Geared for ages 7 -12.How: Reservations required for all Junior Naturalist hikes. Call 303 973-3959.Cost: .For more info: www.parks.state.co.us
Saturday, March 19 - Saturday at the Movies: Charolotte's Web
Where: The Evegreen LibraryWhen: 1:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Tickets are available at the library one week before the event.Cost: FREE
Saturday, March 19 - Kids Saturday Nickelodeon
Where: Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204When: 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoyCost: FREEFor more info: Click HERE for more details
Saturday, March 19 - The Music Train: Family Concert Series
Where: The D'Note 7519 Grandview Ave
Old Town Arvada, Co 80002When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (There is another show at 12:00 pm)Who: EveryoneHow: Just come down and join the fun!Cost: $7/adults $3/kids 1 and under FreeFor more info: www.ridethemusictrain.com
Saturday, March 19 - Nature Guided Full Moon Night Hike
Where: Bear Creek Lake ParkWhen: 5:00 PMWho: These hikes are designed for the whole family, but keep in mind each one will average an hour and a half of walking and observing.How: Information: 303-697-6157Cost: FREE All cars entering the park must pay a $5 entrance fee.For more info: More information HERE
Sunday, March 20 - FREE Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St.
Denver, CO 80206When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All Colorado residentsHow: Just show your Colorado IDCost: FREE!!For more info: www.botanicgardens.org
Sunday, March 20 - Baby Boogie
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.usWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just jump in the car and come on down!Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
Monday, March 21 - CO Mountain Mommas Spring Fling
Where: Audobon Center at Chatfield From I25 & C470, go west on C470. Exit onto Wadsworth. Go south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles, PAST the main entrance for Chatfield State Park. Turn left / east on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left into the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign.When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come out and have a good time.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.comountainmommas.com
Tuesday, March 22 - Roxborough Kids Hour
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adult.How: Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303 973-3959.Cost: .For more info: https://parks.state.co.us
Tuesday, March 22 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Golden LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Wednesday, March 23 - Cloth Diapering Workshop
Where: Sweet BeginningsWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Register HERECost: $10 PRE-registration BUT... You get back that $10 to utilize in the boutique the day of the workshop.For more info: www.oursweetbeginnings.com
Wednesday, March 23 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Wheatridge LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Wednesday, March 23 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Columbine LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Thursday, March 24 - Preschool March Madness
Where: Bear Creek Lake Park South off of West Morrison Road, a quarter mile east of C-470.When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Preschoolers and parentsHow: Call 303-697-6157 to registerCost: $2 Resident, $2 Nonresident Entrance into the park is $5 per car
Thursday, March 24 - Cloth Diapering Workshop
Where: Sweet BeginningsWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Register HERECost: $10 PRE-registration BUT... You get back that $10 to utilize in the boutique the day of the workshop.For more info: www.oursweetbeginnings.com
Saturday, March 26 - Awesome World Book Tour with Dallas Clayton and Stroller Strides Highlands
Where: Clare Garden's Gymnasium, located at 2626 Osceola St. Denver, CO 80212 and will move outdoors to Sloan's Lake Park for class (weather permitting).When: 9:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoy a wonderful morning of books and new friends.Cost: FREE
Saturday, March 26 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Where: Your local Lowe's Home Improvement StoreWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Ideal for ages 4 and upHow: You can register HERECost: FREEFor more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Sunday, March 27 - Wake Up, It's Spring
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, ColoradoWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: 4 & 5 year oldsHow: To register call 303.370.6000, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday or click HERE to register online.Cost: $40 member, $50 nonmemberFor more info: www.dmns.org
Sunday, March 27 - The Knack FREE Family Event: Make It Take It Bottle Caps
Where: Your local Michael's Craft StoresWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: For ages 3 and upHow: Just come and createCost: FREE
Tuesday, March 29 - Roxborough Kids Hour
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adult.How: Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303 973-3959.Cost: .For more info: https://parks.state.co.us
Tuesday, March 29 - Fire Department Joins Storytime
Where: The Golden LibraryWhen: 1:30 PMWho: PreschoolersHow: Just come down and join us.Cost: FREE
Tuesday, March 29 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Arvada LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Tuesday, March 29 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Lakewood LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Wednesday, March 30 through Sunday, April 3 - Disney on Ice: Princess Classics
Where: The Denver ColiseumWhen: Times vary each day check the website for show time detailsWho: EveryoneHow: You can buy tickets to the event at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. You can enter DEAL13 in the “Advance or Promotion Ticket” box at: www.Ticketmaster.com/DisneyOnIceDenver to get Opening Night tickets for only $13.Cost: Ticket prices are $15.50, $20.50 and $26.50. A limited number of VIP tickets ($42.50) and Front Row tickets ($72.50) are alsoFor more info: www.ticketmaster.com/DisneyonIceDenver
Wednesday, March 30 - Mad About Science: Energy Bursts!
Where: Lakewood LibraryWhen: 1:00 PMWho: This program is for ages 6 and up.How: Tickets are required and will be available one week before the program at the library – space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.jeffcolibrary.org
Thursday, March 31 - Fire Department Joins Storytime
Where: The Golden LibraryWhen: 11:00 AMWho: All agesHow: Just come down and join us.Cost: FREE
Storytimes!
A list of local library, store and museum storytimes
Jefferson County Library storytimes are designed for specific age groups. Please bring your child to the appropriate one.
Baby Time is for babies up to 2 years, unless otherwise specified.
Toddlers are 2-3 years old.
Preschoolers are 4-6 years old.
Family Nights are for all ages.
Children under 4 years must be with an adult during storytime.
Monday
Tuesday
Belmar Library - Toddlers - 10:15 a.m.
Golden Library - Toddlers - 10:15 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Baby Time - 10:15 a.m.
Arvada Library - All ages - 10:30 a.m.
Evergreen ...
Kids Eat FREE!!
There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights! Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list! Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.
Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.
Everyday
Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...
Making "My Macaroni" Work For You
A little info on this great feature
Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
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