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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Nature, LIbrary Celebration and Baseball in This Week's Kids Planner

There are all sorts of ways to involve kids with nature, reading and sports this week.

Preschool Story Time at Autrey Mill Where/When: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek 30022, Thursday, March 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Why Go: This fun preschool program features a story about a nature or heritage topic and related craft, activity or game. Theme is Spring with In like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb! Ages 3-5 (A parent or guardian must accompany child.) Price: $3 for members, $5 for non-members (no charge for accompanying adult) International Day Celebration at Spruill Library in Johns Creek Where/When: Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek 30022, Saturday, March 26, 1-5 p.m. Why Go: Come join Friends of the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library and enjoy dancing, music, children's …

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Library Fun Day, Clay Classes Will Entertain, Educate the Kiddies

Learning a song or meeting a kangaroo are just a few of the fun things to do with the kids this week.

Spring is here and kids have the opportunity to learn about camping, animals, plants, safety and much more. At night, enjoy one of two family theater classics presented by young adults for kids. Super Saturday Fun Day Where/When: Fulton County Public Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek; Saturday, March 19, 4-5 p.m. Why Go:  Saturday is Fun Day at Northeast/Spruill Fulton County Library for kids 5-9. For this one hour, kids will enjoy crafts, stories, face-painting and more. Registration required.  Patrons are encouraged but not required to donate a gently used book. Price:  Free. Registration required. KINDERKLAY Hand Building Clay Projects Where/When: Johns Creek Community Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek; starts …

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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Kick the Air, Paint Some Colors, Hook a Fish

What would a duck do? Kids are about to find out!

Hit a ball, kick the air, paint some colors, hook a fish, even drive a car. There are a lot of activities taking place this week for kids. When they are not pressing the pedal, it’s always a great time to settle down with a book. Click on links for more details. Recreational Fun Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu This Saturday 3 to 5p.m., Dojo American Karate Center (5075 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek) is offering a free seminar for kids and adults to learn more about the art and skill of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a martial art, combat sport and self-defense system that focuses on grappling and ground defense. It is Time for Kids to 'Rev' up the Car … midget car that is. This Saturday, children race in Quarter Midget cars that are a scaled-down (…

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

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Great Ways to Celebrate Spring

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The chill of winter is disappearing and hints of spring are sprouting. As kids begin to venture outside, they are discovering their back yards are turning green and crawling with interesting critters. This upcoming week is full of opportunities to celebrate and learn about spring with stories, jogs, hikes and animals. If you don't have spring fever quite yet, there are other great options, too! Kids Love To Explore! Get a start on Spring and encourage kids to discover the plants and wildlife we share here at home. Saturday morning, enjoy an hour-long hike at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and explore some of the preserve’s 46 acres of forest, streams and wetlands.   Friday Feeding Time Kids like to eat! Here is an opportunity for them to …

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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Super CPR Saturday This Weekend

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Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week. SUPER CPR SATURDAY Where/When: Newtown Community Clubhouse (Newtown Park); Saturday, 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Why Go: Johns Creek's "Super CPR Saturday" offers free lifesaving classes in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator. The classes are taught by Johns Creek firefighters and paramedics and are most appropriate for ages 10 and older.  Pricing: Free, but reservations are recommended. 678-512.3221. ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE CLASSES Where/When: Johns Creek…

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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'American Tail' Coming to Johns Creek This Weekend

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Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s Valentine's crafts and nature hikes at Autrey Mill and a 5K for a great cause — pick and choose from this week’s …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Nature Center, Library and Will-to-Live 5K are Great Places to Take the Kids this Week

Have more suggestions for our kids planner? Tell us in the comments.

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Here’s Valentine's crafts and nature hikes at Autrey Mill and a 5K for a great cause — pick and choose from this …

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