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February 2014
FAMILY FUN 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 Arizona Railway Museum, noon-4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway museum at Tumbleweed Park. The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The museum is dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. The interest and fascination of railways and trains has no boundaries and so railways of all kinds are included in the scope of the museum. Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler. Display yard and building free; display cars $2 or $5 per family/group. Tim at 480-833-4353 or Bart Barton at 480-831-6520, azrymuseum.org.
1 Doggy Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m. Join in for a special story time where everyone can enjoy stories, songs, and fun. Even dogs are coming to this story time. Preschoolers 3-5 years old, school age 6-8 years old, tweens 9-11 years old. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
Groundhog Day! 2-2:45 p.m. Come celebrate Groundhog Day at the EEC in this special Meet the Creature program! Meet “Buttercup” the groundhog and learn about wildlife rescue and conservation. Children ages 2-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $6; nonresident: $9. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.
Monthly Family Birdwalks, 8 a.m.-noon. Desert Rivers Audubon leads free guided bird watching tours through Veterans Oasis Park the first Saturday of every month from November-April. One-hour walks begin every 30 minutes starting at 8 a.m. Be prepared for the outdoors! Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and drinking water are recommended. Program may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Meet at the RedTailed Hawk Pavilion. Instructor: Desert Rivers Audubon volunteers. Registration for the program is not required, but large groups of 10 or more must call in advance. All participants younger than
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age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.
free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. 480-899-0228, http://stores.lego.com/en-us/ stores/us/chandler-fashion-center.
Free. 480-812-8488, ShopChandler FashionCenter.com/KidsClub/.
Fee is per child; parents admitted free. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.
6, 13, 20, 27 Toddler Time with Miss Jo,
8 Science Saturdays, 10 a.m-2 p.m.
3, 10, 24 Family Story Time, 6:30-7 p.m.
5, 19 Build Your Board Workshop,
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for the whole family with books, flannel board stories and puppets. Toddlers 18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old, school-age kids ages 6-8. Basha Library Programming room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the Xtreme Air Jump and Skate team for these oneday workshops that will give you the skills to build your own Skateboard, and then take it home to keep! Each participant will get an Xtreme Deck, Jessup Griptape, Xtreme hardware nuts, Xtreme hardware bolts, Blacksmith trucks and 52mm Xtreme Wheels! Xtreme Air Jump ‘N Skate 910 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $14; Nonresident: $19; and $50 supply fee will be collected the night of the class. Class is open for ages 11-17 only. 480-409-4555, http://xtremeair jumpandskate.com/.
10:10-10:40 a.m. Spots, squeakers, shorter books, bells and bubbles make learning letters, counting and following direction fun. About 20 minutes long. No registration required. For ages 1 and 2. Baby siblings welcome. Basha Library Programming room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
Bring the whole family to do a science experiment at Tumbleweed Ranch. The ranch features animals, farm equipment and historic houses from Chandler’s agricultural past. Located south of Tumbleweed Recreation Center on Pioneer Parkway, at McQueen and Germann roads. Free. 480-782-2900, chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
Preschool Story Time, 2-2:30 p.m.
10 Hiking, 6-8 p.m. Come learn the
Minecraft Monday, 5-6 p.m. We have Minecraft! Join us every Monday to play Minecraft. Ages 9-18. Downtown Library, Cactus Room (Adult Ed Classroom Room 219), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. No registration necessary. Space is limited. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
4, 11, 18, 25 Family Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m. The whole family is welcome for this story time featuring your favorite stories and songs! Preschoolers 3-5 years old, toddlers 18-36 months. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
Family Story Time, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Join Ms. Trish for stories Fingerplays, songs and bubbles. Toddlers 18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
4 LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build!, Begins at 5 p.m. while supplies last. Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home—for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be especially themed to that. Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. The LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. One
5, 12, 19, 26 Evening Story Time, 6:30-7 p.m. The whole family is welcome for this story time featuring your favorite stories, songs and more! Hamilton Library Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
5 Family Night at the TRC-Super Bowl Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Youth $2 resident, $3 nonresident; teens $3 resident, $5 nonresident. For more information contact Michael Fenzel, 480-782-2908. chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
5, 12, 19, 26 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10-11 a.m. The Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club is a great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. We’ve teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. February’s theme is Castles. Chandler Fashion Center, in the Gap wing near the Food Court, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Open to the public.
Get your child ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, games and finger plays that will develop a love of learning, print awareness, vocabulary, concepts, social skills and motor skills. For preschool children 3-5, siblings welcomed! Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
Preschool Story Time, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Expand your child’s love of books through stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel boards, games and puppets. Preschoolers 3-5 years old. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
6 Valentine-Themed Cake Pops, 4-5 p.m. In this class, we will not only make the cake pops, but we will also practice decorating them with a Valentine theme and decorations. Chandler Community Center, 25 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Ages 6-12. Supply Fee: $15; Resident fee: $6; Nonresident: $9. 480-782-2727, classregistration. chandleraz.gov/registrationmain.sdi.
7 Bug Zoo, 10-10:45 a.m. Explore a real, live collection of bugs with a certified entomologist! Learn about beneficial bugs, such as butterflies, ladybugs and bees. Discover interesting insects and other creepy-crawlies! Each child will receive a free activity book. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3; Nonresident: $5;
basics of hiking, including area geology, flora and fauna, and most importantly, safety! Your hiking education will include fun, exercise, team building, family bonding, and appreciation of natural resources. This program includes time in the classroom, individual evaluation, and experiences on the trail. Offsite hiking location TBD after class. Ages 12 and older. Instructor: HIKE IN PHX LLC. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Instructor fee: $50; resident fee: $14; nonresident: $19. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.
LEGO Kit Club, 4-5 p.m. We supply a variety of skill level kits for kids to put together during this hour of fun. Ages 5-12. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration needed. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org. 12 Valentine’s Cookie & Cake Decorating, 4-6 p.m. Valentine’s cookies and cakes in the shapes of hearts will be decorated by your little budding cake decorator. Fun with frosting, sprinkles and candy to transform an ordinary cupcake into a fun, Valentine-themed one. Lots of fantastic creations to take home at the end of class. Children must be able to participate independently. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Supply Fee: $20; resident Fee: $6; nonresident Fee: $9. 480-782-2727, classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi
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