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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Recycle, Books for Babies and More

Recycle at Beaumont's Recycl-a-thon, receive a Books for Babies kit at the Huntington Woods library or be inspired to create at the School Children's Art Exhibit at the DIA.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead: Why go: Bring your newborns and toddlers to the library and ask for a Books for Babies kit. You will be invited to story times, get your child’s first library card, lots of reading tips and a board book for baby. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library children’s area When: Any time you’re in the library Cost: Free More information: 248-543-9720 or huntington-woods.lib.mi.us Why go: Here’s your chance to get rid of things and raise money for children with speech and language disorders. You can drop off your old computer, car batteries, cellphones and stereo equipment (a complete list is on the website) and know that 65 percent of the proceeds are going to Beaumont Children’s Hospital. Where: …

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Huntington Woods Public Library and Recycl-a-thon for Beaumont Children's Hospital

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner: April 27-May 3

Meet Paleo Joe, pet the animals at Spring Fling or ride on Thomas the Tank Engine this week.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead. Why go: See baby animals up close, watch a Barnyard Express Show, have refreshments and make a craft. Where: Huntington Woods Recreation Center, 26325 Scotia Rd., Huntington Woods When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday Cost: $16 parent and child, $8 each additional child More information: 248-541-3030 or ci.huntington-woods.mi.us Why go: Take a wild ride through the past with Paleo Joe and his dinosaurs. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 2 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free More information: Register, 248-543-9720 or ci.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us Why go: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a candlelight tour of the Troy Museum and Historic Village. Meet Union and Confederate re-…

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Dinosaur Day with Paleojoe, Huntington Woods Recreation Center, and Huntington Woods Public Library

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner: April 20-26

Meet the new guinea pig at the library, see 15,000 marshmallows drop from a helicopter or watch a 4-D movie at the zoo this week.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead. Why go: Come for cake and treats and to meet the guinea pig and hear his name unveiled. Feel free to bring him a treat and toy. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 1 p.m.Saturday Cost: Free More information: 248-543-9720 or www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us Why go: It’s time for the whole family (children from birth to 5) to wear their pajamas and come for songs, stories and movement. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays until May 25 Cost: Free More information: 248-543-9720 or www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us Why go: It’s a twist on the egg hunt. Children and their parents watch as 15,000 marshmallows drop from a helicopter. Then, children age three and older …

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Huntington Woods Public Library and Bunnyville at the Zoo (in Royal Oak Patch)

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner: April 13-19

Go to a Breakfast with the Bunny, take in Southfield's EGGS'travagnza, take the kids to a Mr. Seley concert or a Thomas the Tank show.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead. Why go: Celebrate National Library Week by playing a game of library bingo. Play for prizes and have snacks. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 2 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free More information: Register at the library, www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us/youth_programs.html, 248-543-9720 Why go: Celebrate Easter during Breakfast with the Bunny. Included in the ticket price is breakfast, a photo to remember the event and live chicks and bunnies for children to pet. Where: Berkley Community Center When: 9-10 or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday Cost: $4 per person What else: You must register by Thursday to come to the brunch. More information: Register at http://www.berkleymich.org or by calling 248-658…

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Huntington Woods Public Library, Breakfast with the Bunny, and Community Park

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: April 6-12

This week's family events include a gumball-reading challenge, an egg hunt and story time with Cheddar the Mouse.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead. Why go: Come for a book-reading challenge. For every five books read, you will put your name on a gumball sticker and add it to the gumball machine. You can win prizes and gumballs. It’s a jump on the summer reading program. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: Monday-May 31 Cost: Free More information: 248-543-9720 or visit www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us Why go: Get cozy with your tot on your lap and listen to stories, music and finger plays. For children ages 2 ½ to  3 ½  and their parents or caregivers. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: New session – 10:30 a.m. Saturday-May 23 Cost: Free What else: This class is held every Monday until May 23 More information: 248-543-9720…

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Huntington Woods Public Library

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Shrine Circus, Birthdays, Elaine Serling and More

Birthday party ideas, a family concert, marvel at the Shrine Circus – pick and choose from this week’s array of family events.

Family best bets for the week ahead: Why go: The Berkley Parks and Recreation has birthday party ideas for your elementary age child and 16 guests. They have a party room and food, paper goods, balloons, cake and ice cream and party facilitators. They also have specialty party ideas such as hiring a magician or a moonwalk, too. Where: Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina When: Anytime there’s an available room Cost: $250 residents, $300 nonresidents, specialty party: $325 residents, $375 nonresidents What else: 248-658-3470, http://www.berkleymich.org/parks_parties.shtm Why go: She’s been performing Jewish music for more than four decades. It will be an enthusiastic performance for kids and for adults. Where: Jewish Community Center, …

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Community Park

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Planner: March 23-29

Eat tea and scones, see a favorite children's story come to life, create with scraps or bounce around.

Here are family best bets for the week ahead. Why go: If you have children from 3-6 years who will sit patiently for 20 minutes without any adult, this is for you. Your child will call you into the room for the last 10 minutes to help with the craft. Where: Berkley Public Library When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; March 29 is the last in this series Cost: Free What else: 248-658-3440; Berkley residents only Why go: If you have a hankering for tea and scones, this is the right place. You get free tea and scones when you shop for tea paraphernalia, jewelry, furniture and vintage home decor in the store. Where: Kristea’s Tea Room & Mercantile, 2758 Coolidge Highway, Berkley When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. …

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Berkley Public Library and KrisTea's

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Makeup Artist, Story Times, Disney on Ice and More

Watch as a special effects makeup artist works his magic, take your tots to the library or see Toy Story 3 on Ice.

Family best bets for the week ahead: Why go: Ever wonder how your favorite actors are transformed into scary creatures? Makeup artist Keith Faychak demonstrates. One lucky winner will get to be a model. For third-graders and older. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 2 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free More information: 248-543-9720 Why go: A story time for toddlers 16-30 months with a parent or caretaker. Includes stories, flannel boards, music and fingerplays. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library When: 10:30 a.m. March 8-April 12 Cost: Free What else: Register by calling 248-543-9720 Why go: 25 minutes of fun for a toddler 18-30 months, and parent or caretaker. Stories, activities and a craft. Where: Berkley Public Library When: 10:30 …

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Huntington Woods Public Library and Berkley Public Library

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab & Go Planner: Baby-Sitting Class, Sewing and More

Pick and choose from this week’s family events.

Family best bets for the week ahead: Why go: Wear your pajamas and come to the library every Wednesday until March 16 for bedtime stories and music. This event is for children ages 3 ½ -5 with an adult. Where: Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia, Huntington Woods When: 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16 Cost: Free What else: 248-543-9720 Why go: Children age 8-14 who would like to be better babysitters or who often stay home alone will learn skills and confidence. Bring an infant-sized doll and blanket to this workshop. A certificate will be presented upon completion of the class. The topics will include setting up a babysitting business, taking care of infants and children and what to do in an emergency. Where: Berkley …

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Huntington Woods Public Library and Community Park

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Grab & Go Planner: Feb. 23-March 1

Let your kids be a super hero or a princess or take them to hear a brass concert – pick and choose from this week’s array of family events.

Family best bets for the week ahead: Why go: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra trombonist Scott Hartley narrates and teaches his audience, geared to children ages 3-6, the history of the brass instruments and the magic of their sounds. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet plays. Where: Jewish Community Center JPM Branch, 15110 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park When: 2 p.m. Sunday Cost: $18 for a family, $5 JCC members, $7 nonmembers, $4 children 3 and older More information: 248-967-4030 Why go: Allow your little princess to dress up and experience tea, finger foods and delicious deserts while mingling with Princess Ariel, Jasmine and Cinderella. The party also will include makeup, mini-manicures, games and raffles and a special gift to take …

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Brass Around the World, Huntington Woods Public Library, Pampered Princess Tea Party, and 3 more ›

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