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March 19, 2009
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This Week's Picks:

Friday, March 20 - Jonas Brothers

"The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" is coming Monday, July 13th at 8:00
Where: Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
When: Tickets go on sale March 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Who: You and your daughters!
How: Purchase tickets
Cost: $90.00, $69.50, $49.50, and $29.50 (plus applicable service charges)
For more info: (202) 628-3200
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Friday, March 20 - Spring Night Hike

Learn about the nocturnal activities of forest animals during a hike.
Where: Lake Accotink Park
7500 Accotink Park Rd.
Springfield, VA
When: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Who: Ages 7-16
How: Register by calling 703-569-0285
Cost: $5.00
For more info: 703-569-0285
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This Week's Calendar:

March 20th through March 26th

Friday, March 20 - Pokemon League

Learn and play.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Age 5-18
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-938-0405
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Friday, March 20 - Lunch Bunnies

Bring your lunch and listen to stories.
Where: Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Rd.
Burke, VA
When: 12:00 PM
Who: Birth-5 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-978-5600
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-978-5600
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Friday, March 20 - Small Wonders

Stories and activities.
Where: Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germain Dr.
Centreville, VA
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Age 13-23 months with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-830-2223
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-830-2223
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Friday, March 20 - Terrific Twos

Stories and activities.
Where: Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Age 24-35 months with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-790-8088
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-790-8088
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Saturday, March 21 - Gunston Hall Kite Festival

Bring a kite, colonial activities for children, storytelling and an 18th-century puppet show, hearth cooking demonstration and more.
Where: Gunston Hall Plantation
10709 Gunston Rd.
Mason Neck
When: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Who: Ages 1-16
How: Just show up
Cost: Adults $10.00; ages 6-18 $6.00; ages 2-5 $2.00; 1 and younger free; families $25.00
For more info: 703-550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org
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Saturday, March 21 - Kite Day on the Farm

Make, decorate and fly a kite. 
Where: Frying Pan Farm Park
Visitors Center
2709 W. Ox. Rd.
Herndon, VA
When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Who: Ages 10 and younger
How: Register by calling 703-437-9101
Cost: $5.00
For more info: 703-437-9101
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Saturday, March 21 - Puppet Show amd Nature Program

A naturalist-led program including a puppet show, making a craft and stories about forest animals.
Where: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
7701 Royce St.
Annandale, VA
When: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Who: Ages 4 and older
How: Register by calling 703-941-1065
Cost: $5.00 per child
For more info: 703-941-1065
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Sunday, March 22 - Giants and Leprechauns with Gary Lloyd

 Storytelling with Gary Lloyd. Stories and activities for the wee-bit Irish in all of us! Cosponsored by the Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library. 
Where: Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA
When: 2:00 PM
Who: Ages 3-8
How: Register by calling 703-502-3883
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-502-3883
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Monday, March 23 through Monday, May 4 - Tavern Toddlers

Because it’s never too early for kids to appreciate history, the museum developed this special program for toddlers . Tavern Toddlers features a weekly open playtime on Mondays, excluding federal holidays,
Where: Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 North Royal Street
Alexandria, VA
When: Mondays, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Who: Walkers through 36 months and their caregivers
How: Just show up
Cost:  $7 for group of 3
For more info: (703) 838-4242
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Monday, March 23 - Fairy Fantasy

Enter a magical world with fairy-related activities and crafts. Fairy costume optional.
Where: Pohick Regional Library
6450 Sydenstricker Rd.
Burke, VA
When:  2:30 PM
Who:  Age 6-12.
How: Register by calling 703-644-7333
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-644-7333
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Monday, March 23 - Kids Science

 Join us for stories and a science experiment.
Where: Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Dr.
Reston, VA
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Age 5-7.
How: Register by calling 703-689-2700
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-689-2700
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Monday, March 23 - Knitting Group

Meet new friends while you learn to knit. Beginners welcome.
Where: Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA
When: 7:00 PM
Who: Age 9-12.
How: Register by calling 703-502-3883
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-502-3883
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Tuesday, March 24 - Celebrate Spring! Toddler Storytime

Celebrate the coming of spring with songs, activities and a craft.
Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library
768 Center St.
Herndon, VA
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Age 2-3 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-437-8855
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-437-8855
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Tuesday, March 24 - Chess Club


Learn to play chess.
Where: Woodrow Wilson Library
6101 Knollwood Drive
Falls Church, VA
When: 3:30 PM
Who: Age 6-12.
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-820-8774
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Tuesday, March 24 - Knitting for Beginners

 Learn to knit and share your skills with others. Bring your own knitting needles and yarn.
Where: Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Dr.
Reston, VA
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Age 9-12.
How: Register by calling
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-689-2700
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Wednesday, March 25 - Hop Into Spring

 Bunny tales and activities.
Where: Dolley Madison Library
1244 Oak Ridge Ave.
McLean, VA
When: 10:30 AM
Who:  Age 2-5 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-356-0770
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-356-0770
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Wednesday, March 25 - Rascal Rabbits

 
 Stories and activities.  
Where: City of Fairfax Regional Library
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Age 3-5 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-293-6227
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-293-6227
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Wednesday, March 25 - Rock-a-Bye Baby

 Rhymes, stories and songs.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Birth-12 months with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-938-0405
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-938-0405
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Thursday, March 26 - Tales for Twos: Just Ducky

 Stories and activities about ducks.
Where: Pohick Regional Library
6450 Sydenstricker Rd.
Burke, VA
When: 10:15 AM
Who: Age 24-35 months with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-644-7333
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-644-7333
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Thursday, March 26 - Snuggle Up

 Stories and activities.
Where: City of Fairfax Regional Library
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA
When:  10:30 AM
Who:  Age 3-5 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-293-6227
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-293-6227
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Thursday, March 26 - Preschool Storytime

 Join us for stories, songs and activities!
Where: Kingstowne Library
6500 Landsdowne Centre
Alexandria, VA
When: 1:00 PM
Who: Age 3-5 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-339-4610
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-339-4610
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Thursday, March 26 - Stories and Science

 
 Stories, activities and an age-appropriate science experiment.
Where: John Marshall Library
6209 Rose Hill Dr.
Alexandria, VA
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Age 4-6 with adult.
How: Register by calling 703-971-0010
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-971-0010
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Teen Scene:

March 20th through March 21st

Friday, March 20 - Game On

Runescape, DDR, Wii, Rock Band, pizza and soda at the library.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA
When: 6:00 PM
Who: Age 10-18.
How: Register by calling 703-938-0405
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-938-0405
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Saturday, March 21 - GameZone

Air Hockey, DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and more! Take a break, chill with your friends and play. Refreshments. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Centreville Regional Library.
Where: Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germain Dr.
Centreville, VA
When: 2:00 PM
Who: Age 12-18.
How: Register by calling 703-830-2223
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-830-2223
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Saturday, March 21 - Make It Up As You Go

Have some laughs and develop your inventive, creative, jazzy side by playing theater games at this improvisational comedy event.
Where: Burke Centre Library
5935 Freds Oak Road
Burke, VA
When: 1:00 PM
Who:  For ages 12-18.
How: Register by calling 703-249-1520
Cost: Free
For more info: 703-249-1520
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Plan Ahead:

March 28th through April 1st

Saturday, March 28 - Kite Festival

The Kite Festival at the Washington Momument, will explore how being ‘green’ and utilizing natural resources can be a fun, creative, and fulfilling experience. What better way to celebrate our environment than by coloring the sky with kites fashioned from renewable resources and powered by the wind?
Where: The Washington Momument
When: 10:00 - 4:00 PM (weather permitting)
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: http://kitefestival.org/
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Saturday, March 28 - Children's Book Fair

Join children’s book publisher Usborne at this special event for kids and adults! Usborne will be offering dozens of selections focusing on social studies and other educational areas. Kids can play “Museum Detective” on a scavenger hunt of The Lyceum and enjoy other free activities like storytelling, crafts, and hands-on artifact stations. Stimulate your child’s curiosity at this fun family event. A portion of the book sales will benefit educational programs at The Lyceum. 
Where: The Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA
When: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: (703) 838-4994
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Wednesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 5 - DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!

Search for the City of Lost Toys
Where: Warner Theather
513 13th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
When:  APRIL 1 & 3, 7:00 PM
 APRIL 2, 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM
 APRIL 4 & 5, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM  
Who: Whoever likes Dora!
How: Purchase tickets
Cost: Center Orchestra Rows A-M: $46.00
Orchestra and Mid-Balcony: $36.00
Upper Balcony: $16.00
For more info: 202.783.4000
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Macaroni Movies

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release Date: Friday, March 27th Rated PG: for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild languageRun Time: 94 Min When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California girl named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into ...

Retro Macaroni Made

Trata Bottles

Go retro with the kids and make  fun and colorful Trata Bottles.  Carefully pour one layer of sand at a time into a bottle, kids may find it easier to use a funnel. Try any design you like!  Once the jar is filled to the top, spread a thin layer of glue around the inside of the bottle cap, then screw it on tightly.  This beautiful craft will last forever! You need: Colored sandClear bottles with topsFunnel (optional)GlueSpoonWooden skewer

Macaroni's in Motion

A "My-Space" Moms Luv!

So for those of you that haven't seen the movie, "The Holiday" its a must see.  I love the scene where Cameron Diaz was invited by two little girl's to see their home-made tent.  It was a quiet space designed by little ones with dangling stars on ribbon and lots of cozy pillows.  Its fun to create a fun play space and even nap time space for little ones!  It sparks their creativity and lets them design their own fort!  Keep it up for a day or a ...

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