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Eggland's Best and Macaroni Kid Recipe Contest

We all know kids can be finicky eaters, so we've joined forces with Eggland's Best  to find some great family friendly recipes from Macaroni Kid readers. So break out your index cards and send us your best recipe that your entire family loves.  A couple of ground rules, first the recipe must be original. It must be yours, it can't have been published anywhere else before, or been entered anywhere else.  The recipe must contain two (2) Eggland's Best eggs, and be made from regularly available ...


LEGO Needs Your Help!

LEGO has a couple of questions about what you do to prepare for the holidays!  Can you take 30 seconds (really, it won’t take longer) to provide one of our nation’s most beloved brands with your insight?  Click here to complete their quick, quick survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8TNLX56


Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can (15 oz.) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 12-oz. pkg. Chocolate Chips Cookies
Directions:Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease baking sheets.

Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large ...

Seriously, How Can it be November Already?

I was just beginning to adjust to September and low and behold it is November already.  Where in the world has the fall gone?  Every year the same thing happens around this time of year.  I begin to panic thinking about the upcoming holidays.  From dinners, to presents to visits from a man in a red suit, there just seems to be so much to do and as usual not enough time to do it all. 

I want to apologize for the newsletter coming out late once again.  One of ...


This Week's Picks:

November 5th through November 10th

Friday, November 5 - MOPS Fall Bazaar

Come shop over 25 vendors carrying various handcrafted, unique, homemade and specialty items. Get started on your holiday shopping early this year!
Where: Centennial Covenant Church 401 W Mineral Ave Littleton, CO 80120 (At Broadway and Mineral behind Safeway)
When: 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and shop until you drop!
Cost: FREE
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Friday, November 5 - FREE Day at the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Enjoy picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. 
Where: Botanic Gardens at Chatfield 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just present your Colorado ID
Cost: FREE
For more info: More information HERE
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Friday, November 5 - Reptile Feeding

Join us for "Ann's Animals" at the Morrison Natural History Museum

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, Colorado
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just visit the museum during the program
Cost: Admission to the museum is as follows $5 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under are FREE  
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Friday, November 5 - Autumn Dark Skies

Enjoy dark skies and celestial views of clusters, planets, and more through modern and historic telescopes.  Astronomy team members will be on hand for this interactive program about the night sky.
Where:

Pine Valley Ranch Park
30400 Crystal Lake Road
Pine, CO 80470

When: 7:00 PM
Who: Ages 10- adult.
How: Register online HERE
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, November 6 through Sunday, November 7 - Horsecapades!

It is a page out of history... it is a testament to today's youth... it's a combination of skill, horsemanship, colorful costumes and fast paced action set to music, it is Horsecapades!  Come see the Westernaires recreate a bit of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Performances Include:
 - Precision Drill Performances - El Latigo Del Diablo - The Freedom Riders - Riders of the Steppes
 - Trick and Fancy Roping - Calvary and Indian Battle - Liberty Riders and more!
Where: National Western Event Center
47th & Humboldt Denver, Colorado
When: Shows times are Saturday 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm and Sunday 2 pm
Who: Everyone
How: Tickets are available at the door or from any Westernaire.  (We have a great Westernaire that contacted us about this event and I would love to direct any sales her way.  Email me and I will forward it on)
Cost: Tickets are only 7$
For more info: http://www.westernaires.org/
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Saturday, November 6 - Home Depot Kid's Workshop

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects.  This weeks project is a Spice Rack.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: Your local Home Depot
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Workshops are geared for kids ages 5 -12.
How: Just come in and create
Cost: FREE
For more info: More info HERE
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Saturday, November 6 - Toddler Times: Rascally Raccoons

Who is this masked animal and what is it doing up all night?  Find out as you hear a story, make a craft and pretend to be a raccoon.  
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401
When: 10:15 AM
Who: Specifically designed for children 2-5 with an adult.  No older children please. 
How: You can register online HERE or call (720) 497-7600
Cost: FREE!!!
For more info: These classes are normally full months in advance but as of today still has openings!!! 
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Saturday, November 6 - Kids Saturday Nickelodeon

Embark on a fun-filled excursion for the whole family when you attend this Saturday afternoon series with our guarantee: the films are rated G, and entrance is totally free. Sponsored by the Kids First! Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Target, Wells Fargo and the Xcel Energy Foundation.  
Where: Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: Click HERE for more details
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Saturday, November 6 - Night at the Museum - Children's Museum

For the 4th year in a row, the Children’s Museum of Denver will provide arts programming for the littlest members of our community during Denver Arts Week. Silent movie-making - Kids can dress up and star in an old-timey movie 5:30 filming/6:30 viewing 7:00 filming/8:00 viewing
Where: Children's Museum of Denver 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and play
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Sunday, November 7 - Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There's a Party in My City!

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! The state-of-the-art production features music, singing, dancing and animation.  The show is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.  Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”. 
Where: 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, Colorado
When: There are 2 shows 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Who: Everyone
How: Purchase tickets onlineat Tickethorse For TicketHorse's charge-by-phone line, please call 866.461.6556 (8am - 8pm M-Sat., 9am - 5pm Sun.). Denver customers can dial locally at 303-53HORSE
Cost: $35 All Children ages 1 and up require a full price ticket  
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Sunday, November 7 - FREE Day at the Denver Zoo

Enjoy the beautiful weather with some beautiful animals!
Where: Denver Zoo
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just present your Colorado ID at the gates
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.denverzoo.org
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Sunday, November 7 - Baby Boogie

Let the Babies 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.us
When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just jump in the car and come on down!
Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
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Wednesday, November 10 - Pajama Party at the Children's Museum

Throw on your favorite PJs and head on down to the Museum to play in our exhibits and hear bedtime stories. Then, when you get home, all you have to do is brush your teeth and hop into bed!
Where: The Children's Museum 2121 Children’s Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211
When: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up!
Cost: Wear you PJ's and get $2 off of admission!!!! Kids under 1 - Free Kids Age 1 - $5.50 Kids over 1 and Adults: $7.50 Members are free
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Wednesday, November 10 - Ukulele Sing & Strum-a-Long

Swallow Hill Music will bring ukuleles to the Children's Museum along with a few simple songs to teach the whole family. 
Where: Childrens Museum of Denver
When: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Who: Ukes are recommended for children 5 and up, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun!
How: Just come out for the fun
Cost: Lessons are free with the price of Museum admission.
For more info: www.mychildsmuseum.org  
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Plan Ahead:

November 12th through December 3rd

Friday, November 12 - Baby Signing Time

Baby Signing Time classes teach you and your child common signs using finger plays, books and songs. Have fun playing while you both start to learn American Sign Language. Attend one class or all four. Come join the fun!  
Where: Evergreen Public Library 5000 Highway 73 (at Buffalo Park Rd.)
Evergreen CO 80439
When: 10:30 AM
Who: For babies from ages 6 months to 3 years.
How: Free tickets are required and will be available one week in advance.
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, November 13 - FREE Day at the Colorado Railroad Museum

In honor of our membership in the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Museum will be offering free admission on specified days only. Trains do not run on these days.
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come out and lose track of time.
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
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Saturday, November 13 - Inside Me, Outside Me

Where are your organs and what do they do? Find your way through a maze of organs, bones, and muscles. Listen to your heartbeat before and after exercise. Learn about the skeletal and muscular systems by seeing and touching real bones. Arrange your own flannel-board skeleton. Flex those muscles and test your strength! Make an organ apron to take home showing the heart, lungs, ribs and the digestive system! Please bring a sack lunch and drink.      
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Grades K & 1
How: Reservations
Call 303.370.6000, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Cost: $40 member, $50 nonmember
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Saturday, November 13 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this cool working periscope!
Where: Your local Lowes Home Improvement store
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Kids of all ages
How: You can register online or stop in
Cost: FREE
For more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/
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Saturday, November 13 - Mile High Magicians - Magic Beyond Belief V!

Mile High Magicians Society presents Magic - Beyond Belief V! An exciting extravaganza skillfully blending magic, merriment and mystery in a delightfully entertaining evening the entire family will enjoy. This one-night-only performance features nationally recognized magicians and has sold out for the past four years!
Where: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Alison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: You can purchase tickets by calling 303-987-7845 or online at www.lakewood.org
Cost: Tickets $20 adult / $15 senior, students, child
For more info: www.milehighmagicians.com
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Tuesday, November 16 - Young Readers Fun Club

Join us for a book discussion, snacks and a fun activity!   Highway Robbery by Kate Thompson
Where: Lakewood Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 8 and up
How: Just come join us for the fun
Cost: FREE
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Friday, December 3 - Jr. Astronomers: Gas Giants

Kids are invited to this special program on the amazing gas giant planets found in our Solar System.  Learn how they formed, about their satellites, make a craft, and if conditions permit, peek through a telescope at Jupiter.
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Ages 6-10 only with an adult.
How: Register online HERE or call  (720) 497-7600
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: Registration for this program is available one month before the date of the program.  If you are registering during this time, but space is no longer available, please call Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-497-7600 to be placed on a waiting list.
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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 ...


Macaroni Kid Lakewood Business Directory

am very excited to publish our Macaroni Kid Business Directory.  I hope that this will be a great resource to you and be helpful in finding great products and businesses in our area.

Beauty

Avon 

http://www.youravon.com/MarcyHardin 

Marcy Hardin - [email protected]  303-908-2737

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company

Pink Papaya Spa Parties and Products

 http://www.pinkpapayaparties.com/

Kimberly Baker-Gessell - [email protected]  720-242-7504 or 303-332-6596

Pink Papaya Parties- Luscious spa products to share with family and friends, bring your spa ...


My Macaroni!!

Check out what I think is one of the best features of Macaroni Kid ...................

My Macaroni, as a subscriber you have the ability to check off events that interest you and then will be able to generate a weekly calendar/schedule of events and activities that you don't want to miss out on.   You can print it and hang it on your fridge or toss it in your purse.  So you have a great print out of all the things you don't want to miss out on! 


Stortimes Around Town

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 accompanied by an adult during all storytimes.

 

ARVADA

No Storytimes in December.

Mondays

Baby Time - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays

All ages - 10:30 a.m.

Family night - 7 p.m.

Wednesdays

All ages - 10:30 a.m.

 

BELMAR

No Storytimes ...


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