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This Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 12-5 pm

This is a FREE event at the Tacoma Art Museum for kids of all ages. The Tacoma Art Museum is celebrating David Macaulay’s exhibit “David Macaulay: The Way He Works” with a community festival. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in collaborative and individual drawing projects throughout the museum. There will also be live performances, dance, prizes and art-making.

Macaulay will sign his books at 3 pm. The children’s literacy program Page Ahead will accept donations of new books at this event.

Check out more at the Tacoma Art Museum’s website www.tacomaartmuseum.org

The first ever Pet Walk for Autism is being held on April 25, 2009 in Snoqualmie, WA.

“Pet Walk for Autism is a fund-raising effort for the national organization Today’s Hope. Today’s Hope provides access to early intervention services to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by directly funding providers of these services. Directly funding these early intervention services enables families the opportunity to build a future for their children by changing the trajectory of lives in a positive and self sustaining manner. Today’s Hope will provide $1000 monthly for a period of 3 years. This money will provide hope for families that would otherwise be unable to afford early intervention for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

This is going to be an awesome event with donated prizes for the silent auction and raffle. They are also planing on having yummy food, a photographer, and bouncy jump too! Bring the family!!

To register your pets and/or find out more about the Pet Walk for Autism check out their website.

Oliebollen is a great website with high-quality children’s clothes, toys, classic books, shower gifts and everything else. They have brands like small paul, tea, HABA, Zutano, Catimini and other designer clothing brands. This a great resource for shopping for unusual birthday presents when you want to find something a little more special than what Target or Walmart can offer.

Lincoln Square Cinema in Bellevue is hosting Mother’s Day Thursdays so that mommies and their unpredictable infants can enjoy a day out at the movies too!  They are even offering “at your seat concession” and are happy to take your popcorn and drink order from your seat!! This is a great way for new moms to get out of the house for some fun with their infants in a supportive environment

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Wednesdays are Mommy Matinee day at the North Bend Theatre. Movies start at 10 am and children are welcome. There is even a “cry room” available on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $5 for persons over age 3.

This week they are showing: Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)

The Seattle Public Library is holding it’s Spring Book Sale on April 17-19th at Magnuson Park with proceeds going to The Seattle Public Library.Books in the general section are priced at $1 each. “Better Books” are in their own section and are priced as marked.

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Registration for Camp ZinZanni is now open! Deadline is June 1, 2009.

This year there will be three different tracks for ages 8-12 and 13-16.

• “Do the loco-motion!” Objects in Motion + Clowning for Ages 8-12, July 6-11, 2009
• “Let’s Get Physical!” Slapstick, Movement, Mime & Clowing for Ages 8-12, July 13-18, 2009
• “Let’s Get Physical!” Slapstick, Movement, Mime & Clowning for Ages 13-16, July 20-25, 2009

To find out more and/or download your camp application click here.

Are you getting tired of the same old songs and games? I know we could use a few fresh tunes around here, from time to time. This book, The Toddler’s Busy Book by Trish Kuffner, is a great way to expand your play time repertoire. It’s got great simple ideas that can incorporate old household items to create lots of fun for you and your toddler.

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What a great idea! If someone you know is having a baby or is recovering from surgery, this is a great way to coordinate meal delivery between friends/coworkers/church parishoners.

After having tried to coordinate meals for friends using message boards, email and other comparatively archaic  methods, I can’t believe that this is the first time I’ve heard of such a service. You can create a meal calendar complete with a list of favorite foods, gift card options, contact information, maps and directions!! Check out more at www.mealbaby.com

I’ve heard great things from other moms about the Lil’ Kickers Soccer for Kids program. Their Spring season runs from March to June, but classes are pro-rated so you can join anytime!

Arena Sports has  three main locations in SODO Seattle, Redmond and Magnuson Park in addition to satellite locations in Issaquah (Pine Lake), Mercer Island, North Bend, Poulsbo, Queen Anne and Sammamish.

• Nationally renowned child development soccer program
• Curriculum rooted in renowned child-development theory
• Kids ages 18 months to 9 years
• Fun, age-appropriate activities
• Non-competitive
• Introduces the concept of soccer
• Builds strong fundamental skills
• 50 minutes of high-energy instruction

Indoor classes run all year round. Check out a schedule on Arena Sports’ website.