PLAN AHEAD • Small Talk Learn to “talk” to your hearing baby or toddler with American Sign Language and discover the benefits of pre-verbal communication. 6:45 p.m. Jan. 13; $50 (includes pictorial dictionary and DVD).
BLUE COCOON
9393 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 • bluecocoonbaby.com • Classes at Blue Cocoon Sign up for classes at Blue Cocoon, including Mommy & Me Yoga and Prenatal Yoga on Mondays; Baby Yoga and Tummy Time on Tuesdays; Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz and Baby Wearing Ballet on Wednesdays; Toddler’s Acting and Little Show Stoppers on Thursdays; Come Sign With Me, Ballet/Jazz, Baby Wearing Ballet and Creative Movement on Saturdays.
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE
3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com • Penguin Story Time In honor of Penguin Awareness Day, ages 3 - 6 celebrate with a penguin-themed story and craft! 3 - 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20; $5. • Snowman’s Story Signing Local author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand presents his newest picture book, Snowman’s Story, for a special story time open to all ages. Line numbers for the signing are given with purchase of book. Call to reserve your copy. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29. • Make a Mess at the Manatee Join Miss Kelli and have fun listening to a good book and making an art project with your child. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26; $7. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan to sing songs and have fun! 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 and 22; $10.
CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT! These events require ADVANCED REGISTRATION. Registration is ongoing until event is filled or otherwise noted. CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org • Art in the Making: Collage Ages 6 - 12 and their parents join select local artists for an interactive class that also includes a gallery tour and a hands-on art activity. 1 - 3 p.m. Jan. 17; $10 per adult/child pair members, $20 per adult/child pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person). • FREE Baby Tour Parents and their infants ages 0 - 2 are invited for a tour that covers the positive effects of visual stimulation with masterpieces that will mesmerize the CAM’s youngest visitors. Please note that strollers are not permitted. 2 - 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23.
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER
4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 • theplaceforfamilies.com • CFEC Classes Register for the center’s classes for ages birth to 5 years, including Rock n Rollers, The Pottery Train, Little Sprout Yogis, Tiny Tunes, Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes, Movers & Shakers, Crawlers and Climbers, The Next Step, Silly Science, Jitterbugs, Wiggle Worms, Crazy Maze, Tip Tap Toe, and new classes Eating the Alphabet, Jumpin’ in Our Jammies, Setting Sun, Movin’ and Groovin’ and Expressive Adventures. Class packages range from $50 - $150. • Family Classes Register for classes for the family including Whale of a Tale, Imagination Station, Family Fiesta, Animal Action, Cupcake Kids, PeaWee Patch, Cultural Club, Yoga Adventures, Rise & Shine, DRUMatic, Hands Up, and new classes Grossology and Music Express. Class packages range from $50 $110.
CALDWELL NATURE PRESERVE
• Parent Classes Register for parent workshops including BellyRobics, Signing Safari, The Potty Train, Tree of Life prenatal yoga and more. Class package prices vary.
• FREE Family Science Night RSVP by Jan. 15. Bring your family to delve into science! Spend time outdoors trying “in the dark” experiments presented by the “Wizard of the Woods.” Families will also enjoy indoor presentations and experiments. 7 - 9 p.m. Jan. 17.
• FREE Calling All Tooth Fairies Parents meet with a local pediatric dentist team to learn about children’s dental health during a fun workshop that covers teething remedies, baby and permanent teeth, keeping gums and teeth healthy, impact of diet, the fluoride controversy, and dental emergencies. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 24.
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI AND THE CINCINNATI BOYCHOIR
• FREE Chiropractic for Kids Toddlers and young children take a beating as they learn to walk, run and play. Learn about the benefits of chiropractic care for kids from Dr. Heather Ianelli. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 31.
430 W. North Bend Road 513-761-4313 • cincinnatiparks.com
Held at the Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St. 513-569-8080, ext. 24 auditions@thechildrenstheatre.com cincinnatiboychoir.org/programs-2/auditioninformation
• Auditions for STAR Program and Cincinnati Boychoir Boys and girls ages 9 - 18 are invited to audition for both The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and The Cincinnati Boychoir (the Boychoir is looking specifically for boys ages 7 - 12 with unchanged voices). Please prepare a memorized, age-appropriate monologue (one minute maximum); a memorized 16-bar song selection (please bring piano sheet music); and be prepared to demonstrate dance ability. Bring a recent 8x10 headshot and resume. Auditions for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati held Jan. 10 and 11; Jan. 12 for boys only.
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• Tree of Life Prenatal Yoga Drop in as your schedule permits for this yoga class that helps moms increase flexibility and balance as they adapts to the many physical changes of pregnancy. 11:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 17 and 24; $10 per class. • Tummy to Tummy Learn the benefits of wearing your baby in a sling or carrier, and get tips on how to choose the best one for you. 12:45 p.m. Jan. 10; donations accepted. • Breastfeeding Realities Learn the basics of breastfeeding, along with its many benefits, in this workshop that covers hunger cues, and what to do when breastfeeding doesn’t go according to plan. 3 5 p.m. Jan. 17; $30.
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CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org All-museums pass $16 adults, $15 seniors, $11 children • Mini Makers This program introduces ages 5 - 10 to new and creative ideas. This month’s themes include Record Clocks (Jan. 3); Animal Feet (Jan. 10); Winter Wonderland (Jan. 24); and Art Machines (Jan. 31). All programs begin at 2:30 p.m.; $8 per child member, $10 per child nonmember plus admission. • Explorers’ University Explore how forensic science can be used to study mummies, and try your hand at solving some cold cases when provided with mummy evidence. Open to ages 9 - 15. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Jan. 31; call for workshop fee. • Sprouts Institute These interactive workshops are designed by Early Childhood Consultants for infants to age 6. This month’s themes include Joy of Art (Jan. 19); Miss Meghan’s Music (Jan. 12); Music and Movement (Jan. 26); and Songs and Stories (Jan. 5). All programs begin at 10:15 a.m.; $8 per child member, $10 per child nonmember plus admission.
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org Daily admission for nonmembers $8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 -12 • Ohio Young Birders’ Club Teens are invited to learn more about birding during this club that meets monthly. Be sure to sign up in advance, as club locations vary. 5 - 9 p.m. Jan. 10; an online $10 fee to join OYBC is required.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
44 East Sixth St. 513-345-8405 ehardin-klink@contemporaryartscenter.org contemporaryartscenter.org • Home School Wednesdays Things aren’t always as they appear! Examine works by Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs, then experiment with light and optical illusions. Following the tour, visitors will create a collage inspired by The Great Unreal. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5).
FREESTORE FOODBANK
112 East Liberty St. 513-482-7557 • freestorefoodbank.org trollins@freestorefoodbank.org • FREE Power Pack-a-Thon Volunteers of all ages are invited to help prepare Power Packs on Fountain Square, packs of nutritious food that are given to grade school students on Fridays to ensure they have something to eat over the weekend. Power Pack-a-Thon is the Freestore Foodbank’s response to President Barack Obama’s call to transform Martin Luther King Day into a national day of community service. In its seventh year, the event has helped feed thousands of Tri-State children. 12:30 p.m. Jan. 19.