r e so u rc e s & 5:00. $7.00. Xavier University - Gallagher Center Theater. 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati OH. www.madcappuppets. com. (513) 745-3576.
Studio Sundays
Do you love to sketch? Feeling creative? Join Art Museum staff for a day of sketching in the permanent collection. Cost: Free. Reservations not required. Parking $4. 1 4 pm. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. http://www. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721ARTS.
Monday, March 08 Adventure Club: Craft Free-for-all
Use all of our craft supplies today – the only limit is your imagination. Ages 6-11. Please register. . 4:00 p.m. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas KY. www.cc-pl.org. 859-572-5033.
The Blarnacles! Celtic Folk Band
Join us for an acoustic performance by the celtic folk band, the Blarnacles. No registration required. 7 p.m. Cold Spring Branch. 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring KY. http://www.cc-pl.org. (859)7816166.
Tuesday, March 09 More Signing, Less Whining!
“Talk” to your hearing baby or toddler with American Sign Language -as early as 6 months of age! Benefits include preverbal communication, earlier speech development, enhanced intellectual development, and less frustration (less crying, fewer tantrums!). SmallTalk, a 2- hour parent workshop is taught by a Child Sign Language Specialist. *The Mch. 9th, 6:45pm workshop, is held at Bethesda Hospital, located at 10500 Montgomery Rd., Cinti., OH, 45242. -To register, call TriHealth at 475-4500 or visit www.trihealth.com. 6:45 pm. $45 per couple. Bethesda North Hospital. 10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati OH. http:// www.signingsafari.com. (513)475-4500.
What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development
In language parents can understand, this free class explains the cognitive processes involved in reading and comprehension development. You’ll learn from current research; how successful readers develop, what early warning signs may indicate a future reading or learning problem, the 5 critical literacy skills all successful readers must acquire, and more. 9:30am - 11:00am. FREE. Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers. 9402 Towne Square Ave. Suite B, Cincinnati OH. www. WeTeachReading.com. 513-531-7400.
Wednesday, March 10 I Want to be a ... Baker!
Put on your chef ’s hat and discover what it takes to bake!. 10:00 a.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,,
Burlington KY. http://www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.
Thursday, March 11 Adventure Club: Magician Show with Doug Doolin
Be amazed and mystified by the tricks of magician Doug Doolin! Ages 6-11. Please register. . 4 p.m. Cold Spring Branch. 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring KY. http:// www.cc-pl.org. (859)781-6166.
Baby’s Amazing Journey
This eye-opening workshop helps parents navigate the challenging waters of infancy by offering effective strategies for dealing with typical eating, sleeping, & fussiness issues, as well as sharing insightful tips that will guide you through expected developmental milestones, assisting you in helping your child reach their fullest potential. The March 11th workshop is held from 7-9:30pm at Bethesda North Hospital. To register call the TriHealth Hospitals at 475-4500 or visit www.trihealth.com. Class fee is $35/ parenting team. . 7-9:30pm. $35/parenting team. Bethesda North Hospital. 10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati OH. http:// www.signingsafari.com. (513)4754500.
Friday, March 12 Acting Up
Take center stage. Have some dramatic fun and play theater games. No acting or drama experience required. . 1:30 p.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. http://www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.
Culture Kids: Stop the Presses
Experiment with exciting printmaking techniques in this intimate, hands-on program designed for parent and preschooler. Cost: $10 per pair members, $20 per pair public ($3/$6 for each additional person.) Free parking included with ticket. 10 –11:30 a.m. or 2–3:30 p.m. $10 members, $20 public. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. http://www. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721ARTS.
Family Overnight Adventure
More awe-inspiring than sleeping under the stars, the Sleep with the Sharks Overnight Adventure lets families spend the night with over 55 sharks and thousands of aquatic animals from around the world. The fun begins at 7:30 pm Friday and continues until 9:00 am Saturday. 7:30pm. 40.00 for kids (612 years old) , $50.00 for adults (13 and olde. Newport Aquarium. One Aquarium Way, Newport KY. http:// www.newportaquarium. com. (859)261-7444. www. newportaquarium.com.
Friends of the Public Library Book Sale
Noon-6:00 p.m. & Saturday 13, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., All ages Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library Cooking & Food . 10:30 a.m. Green Township Branch. 6525 Bridgetown Rd, Bridgetwon OH. http:// www.cincinnatilibrary. org. (513)369-6095.
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ONgoing EVENTS Anderson Hills MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Ongoing on the f irst Thursday of each Month. Join other moms of children of ages birth through kindergarten in a fun, relaxing, helpful atmosphere. Each month a new topic is discussed relating to the world of motherhood. The group meets the f irst Thursday of each month, September through May. A new member’s f irst meeting is free, the cost thereafter is $23.95 for the year and $5 per meeting for supplies. Childcare is available at a rate of $4 per child per meeting, maximum of $10 per family. . 9:30-11:30. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church. 7515 Forest Rd (Corner of Beechmont and Forest), Anderson Township OH. www. andersonhillsumc.org/mops.php. (513) 231-4172.
Annie Get Your Gun Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Through Saturday, April 17, 2010. Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she supports her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody, he persuades the girl sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which is good for business, but bad for romance. Ultimately, a f inal shoot-out determines course of fame and true love! The musical showcases some of Irving Berlin’s greatest tunes – “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “I Got the Sun in the Morning (and the Moon at Night)”, “Anything You Can Do”, “They Say It’s Wonderful”, “The Girl That I Marry” and many more. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati OH. www. cincinnatilandmarkproductions. com. (513)241-6550.
Art in the Parks Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, March 13, 2010 Through Sunday, March 21, 2010. The guild was formed in 2007 by a small group of highly skilled and awardwinning photographers. Their passion and love of photography encourages them tolearn, teach and exhibit their work to promote photography whenever possible. The group’s concept is unique and quite different from other photography clubs because they are not strictly regimented. They go on informal photo f ield trips and communicate primarily through e-mail and the internet where they share their photographs, tips, questions and ideas. The cover photo, also shown at right, was taken by Guild member Jim Simpson. The guild will present their work at Sharon Woods, March 13 through 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on March 15 – closed and March 21 when the show closes at 4 p.m.) in the Sharon Centre. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. http://www. greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.
Baby Adventurers Ongoing Each Friday Beginning Friday, February 19, 2010. Baby Adventurers is an eight-week program for children ages 1-2 who attend with an adult caregiver!
During each hour-long session, adult and child will share in the wonders of nature while enjoying simple sensory experiences and fun indoor and outdoor play. Children must be the designated age for each program within the program dates. Other arrangements must be made for unregistered siblings, as they will not be permitted to attend the class. Member discounts on children’s programs require Family Membership level or above, active during date(s) of program. 9:30 –10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Members $ 80, nonmembers $100. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature. org. (513)831-1711.
Baby/Toddler Music with Miss Meghan Ongoing Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, February 18, 2010. This f irst group is exclusively for babies and toddlers ages 17 months and under. We’ll move, sing songs, and mostly enjoy time together. $ 8/child Space is limited, please call to register in advance. . 9:45am-10:15am. $ 8. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore. 3065 Madison Rd., Cincinnati OH. www. bluemanateebooks.com. 513-731-2665
family story time Ongoing Every Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat Beginning Thursday, February 18, 2010. get your kids to fall in love with reading and build their literacy skills too. i offer free storytimes for mom and children pregnancy to school age. enjoy storytime,crafts,make & take it projects,puppets and more. free to all. to learn more check out my site http://www.barefootbooks.com/ marketplace/6227/ . 1-3 and 12-2. free. mrs.pams’ barefoot kids reading club. 2120 hewitt ave apt c, dayton ohio. http://www.barefootbooks.com/ marketplace/6227/. 937-938-6915
Foster and Adoption Parenting Classes Occurring Every Tue & Thu Beginning Thursday, February 18, 2010 Through Thursday, March 11, 2010. Holly Hill is starting a new class on how to adopt through foster care in KY. To be eligible to adopt through foster care in KY you must complete a series of classes. Please join us and f ind out how you can become a foster or a foster to adopt parent. In 2008, there were over 7,600 children in foster care in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Of those 7,600 children, 759, or 10% , of these were adopted from foster care by a loving family in Kentucky. We also provide home studies for independent domestic adoptions if fostering or fostering to adopt is not right for your family. To register please call 859-635-0500. 6:00-9:00. FREE-Dinner provided. Holly Hill Family Connections Center. 1400 Gloria Terrell Drive, Suite H., Wilder KY. http;//hollyhill-ky. org. 859-635-0500.
grilled Cheese Wednesdays Ongoing Each Wednesday. Come join us on special Wednesdays for a warm and gooey grilled cheese. Bring extras for your picnic or purchase a combo meal with sides and a drink. Hot dogs will also be available, as well as fun activities for kids after your picnic. Dates: June 3, 17, CINCINNATIPARENT.COM 35