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Family Cooking: Cookies from Scratch Kids five and up (and their favorite adult) will work together to make delicious cookies from scratch, including Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza, Death by Chocolate Cookies, and Snickerdoodles. Taught by Pastry Chef, Laura Roberson-Boyd 2-3:30 p.m. $25. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-5923. Family Fun Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $6 $11. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. Footsteps Dance Co. presents Love in the City Footsteps Dance Co. presents their end-of-the-year outreach dance/drama, “Love in the City.” 3-5 p.m. $15. Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, 777 Evening St. 614-431-0329.
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Miles and Music for Kids Featuring Dierks Bentley, Joe Nichols, Uncle Kracker, John Thompson, and Miss Willie Brown. Noon. $20 (concert only); $40 (concert & ride). The LC Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District. 740-965-9900.
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Japanese Home Cooking There is so much more to Japanese cooking than sushi and steakhouse teppanyaki! Japanese cuisine, or washoku, focuses on quality ingredients and different means of preparation. Please join us in our celebration of the Asian Festival with a sampling of foods representative of Japanese home style cooking. Four dishes will be demonstrated and tasted. 6:30-8 p.m. $65. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733.
New Balance Girls on the Run 5K 9-11 a.m. Registration is $25 per person, Register at Road Runner Sports and save $5 off your entry
fee. Online registration will be available until May 20 at 5 p.m. Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr., Olde Towne East. 614-325-3916. girlsontherunfranklincounty.org. FREE! Talk About Animals! If you’re thinking about adding a pet to your family, don’t miss this program. Experts from pet rescue organizations like the Columbus Dog Connection, Heart of Ohio Ferret Association, Columbus House Rabbit Society, Cat Welfare, Capital Area Humane Society, and the Ohio Reptile Service, will answer your questions about life expectancy, care and space requirements, and much more. They will also bring animals for you to meet! 1-3 p.m. Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northwest Branch, 2280 Hard Rd. 614-807-2626.
TUESDAY 24 Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333. Flavors of the Philippines Filipino cuisine, influenced by three other cuisines (Spanish, Chinese, and Malaysian), entails a great deal of peeling, slicing, chopping, sauteing, and other food preparation activities—and it’s worth it! Join our Asian Festival celebration during this demonstration and tasting of four dishes representing the three strong influences. Led by Alma Saddam, PhD, RD. Pre-registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. $65. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. FREE! Pottery Barn Kids Story Time Open to kids of all ages. 1111:30 a.m. Pottery Barn Kids, 1500 Polaris Pkwy. 614-880-3948.
WEDNESDAY 25 Enhancing Language & Literacy Skills through Books Learn about using books to develop solid
speech-language skills in your child. This presentation is part of the Better Hearing & Speech Month series throughout Central Ohio on Wednesday evenings all month. Presented by licensed speech-language pathologists from the Columbus Speech & Hearing Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dublin Library, 75 N. High St., Dublin. 614-263-5151. columbusspeech.org. Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333. Just for Kids: Bon Appetite! It’s time to create! Kids ages three and up will decorate a chef’s apron, and make a sweet treat. Call to register by May 23. Town Hall accepts cash, checks, Visa, or Mastercard. Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8 p.m. $6. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.
THURSDAY 26 Family Cooking: Wood-fired pizza Children ages five and up (and their favorite adult) will make dough from scratch, prepare homemade tomato sauce, add vegetable toppings, and watch them bake in the outdoor wood-fired oven. Each child will enjoy his or her own personal creation. Pre-registration required. 6-8 p.m. $25. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-5923. Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks