Sunday, February 22, 2009

Things to do: Family Edition


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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed February 16 for Presidents Day
Main Library: Children's Department
Music, Bikes and the Environment February 23 @ 4pm. Kids ages 8-12. Interactive music and educational games about the environment and bicycling w/ songwriters Shannon Murray and Evan Greer.
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: February 25 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project with Ms. Marie: February 25 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
Much Ado About Books - Children's Chapter: February 28 9am - 12pm. Click the link for more info.
Saturday Surprise: February 28 @ 2pm. Art Time - make a cool self portrait
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Much Ado About Books: Author Alex Flinn February 28. She will discuss her books 11am - 12pm, and facilitate a writer's workshop 2pm - 3:30pm.
***More teen programs can be found here.

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY @ IHOP February 24, 7am - 10pm. One free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest. IHOP asks that guests consider making a donation to local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

AMERICAN MODERNISM FAMILY NIGHT @ THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS February 24 4pm - 9pm. Free admission. "Enjoy live music, art making and a variety of hands-on experiences inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Land Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."

MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 27

ARTS ON THE GO @ CARVILL COMMUNITY CENTER February 27 6pm - 8pm. "Parents & Kids come release your artistic talents. Come draw, paint, and make take-home crafts. Plus take a spin on the pottery wheel, or learn how to play the keyboards. Art instructors will be on hand to assist. And it`s all free. Refreshments will be available."

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ MOSH February 28 11am-3pm. "Visitors will learn about the history of Jacksonville’s prominent African Americans through a variety of performances and presentations. Activities will include African folk tale storytelling, scavenger hunts, crafts, live performances by local choirs, and a Planetarium show about the Underground Railroad."

TREE COOKES @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, FEBRUARY 27 2pm - 3pm, and February 28 2pm - 3pm.

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 28 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

TRAIL OF TAILS PET WALK & FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY February 28, 10 am @ Friendship Fountain. Registration information at the link.

UNDIE SUNDAY, UNDIE MONDAY @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS February 28. "Bring at least one new package of children’s underwear to the Zoo on February 28th only and guests receive $2.00 off regular child, adult or senior admission." Donations go to Dignity U Wear

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

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