See “First with Kids� videos at FletcherAllen.org/firstwithkids
Real Science.
REAL FUN!
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Food Kids in the Kitchen: Carrot Cake Cupcakes: Orange-colored root veggies transform into frosted cakes in the hands of new bakers. Preregister. Healthy Living Natural Foods Market, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 child. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.
Health & Fitness
Itty Bitty Game Time: Young’uns get creative with pool noodles creating structures for play. A giant parachute is on hand for group games. Ages 3-5 with adult. Schmanska Park, Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. $12 child. Info, 864-0123.
Library & Books
Creative Tuesdays: See May 1.
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Arts
Leap of Faith Dance Theatre: Little ballerinas stay on pointe in a performance featuring original kid coreography. All ages. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.
Education
Early Education Workshop: Early childhood educators learn from author and director of the Alliance for Childhood Joan Almon. Workshop titles include, “Crisis in Early Education� and “Crisis in the Kindergarten.� Preregister. Champlain College, Burlington, 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. $25-35 person. Info, 383-6603.
Library & Books
Highgate Youth Advisory: See May 3. ‘PBS Kids Go!’ Writers Contest Showcase: Prose competitors share their stories submitted to Vermont Public Television. St. Albans Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1507. Shelburne Magic Club: See May 3, first and third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Info, 985-5124.
Arts
‘Lyddie’: See May 3, 8 p.m. ‘Peter Pan’: See May 11. Preschool Clay Drop-in: See May 4. Scrapbooking Extravaganza: Memory keepers gather mementos with the help of some instruction and available materials. Ages 1014. Preregister. Milton Elementary School, third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $12. Info, 893-4922. Spring Spectacular: Very Merry teams up with the Champlain Philharmonic for classic children’s theatrical performances, including Peter Pan and The Velveteen Rabbit, accompanied by the sounds of 60-piece orchestra. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Car Seat Safety Checks: See May 12, Milton Fire Department, 3-6 p.m.
Food
Family Gym: See May 4.
Kids Cook Up Stories: See May 2.
Health & Fitness
Afternoon Hoops: See May 2. Kids Open Gymnastics: See May 2.
Library & Books
LEGO Afternoons: See May 2.
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Arts
Drum, Song and Dance of Guinea: See May 10. ‘Lyddie’: See May 3, 7 p.m. Ooey Gooey Icky Fun: See May 10. Pollywog Drop-in Art: See May 3.
Community Education
Building Blocks for Literacy Webinar: See May 3.
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Afternoon Hoops: See May 2. Kids Open Gymnastics: See May 2.
Library & Books
After School Movie: See May 4. Youth Night: Teens and tweens hang out and enjoy movies, snacks and projects. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, third Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.
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Arts
Family Art Drop-in: See May 5. ‘Lyddie’: See May 3, 8 p.m. Major Mess: Young artists explore holidaythemed projects with mixed media. All ages. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Purple Crayon Productions, Woodstock, third Saturday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 457-3500. ‘Peter Pan’: See May 11. Saturday Drama Club: See May 5.
Baby & Maternity Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation: See spotlight, pg. 37.
MAY 2012
Health & Fitness
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Mom’s Matinee: See May 3.
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Family Clay Drop-in: See May 4.
Social Thinking: See May 2.
Cookie Decorating: See May 2.
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Hot Mama Workout: See May 3. Stroller Gathering: See May 3.
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Winooski Family Gym: See May 3.
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