University of Missouri Bookstore: Little Nut Brown Hare

Stop by the MU Bookstore on Sunday, March 18th to get your picture taken with Little Nut Brown Hare! We'll also have a fun activity pack and some carrots to snack on.

General Books will be 25% off all day.

When: TODAY 3.18.12

Time: 2pm-3pm

Where: MU Bookstore - University of Missouri  911 E. Rollins, Columbia, MO 65211

FREE EVENT! 

Facebook Event Link 

Heart of Missouri CASA: Baseball & Softball Clinic

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Creative Photo: Bunny Pictures

 

Photos with live bunnies. Available for two weeks only, March 28th through April 7th. 
$25 includes sitting with bunnies and one 5x7 print. Special print packages are available with this special. 

Schedule your photo session HERE!

       

Columbia Parks & Rec: 35th Annual Train Show

All aboard! Come to the Train Show and see a wide variety of displays involving trans and the early days of transportation as well as video and photographs on rail travel. Sponsored by Mid-Mo Railfans, Columbia Parks and Recreation & Paquin Tower Recreation Council. 

Visitors will see a wide variety of displays involving trains and the early days of transportation as well as video and photographs on rail travel. Please park in the University Parking Garage on University Avenue.

When: Saturday, March 17th

Where: Paquin Tower, 1201 Paquin Street

Time: 10am-3pm 

FREE EVENT! 

Please call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 for more information.

Columbia Parks

Columbia has so many parks to enjoy with the kids!
Below is a list of kid-friendly parks to explore with your family:

1. Again Street Park: 1200 Again Street



2. Cascades Park : 6900 Sinclair Rd



3. Auburn Hills: 5101 Derby Ridge Dr.


4. Cosmo Park: 1615 Business Loop 70 West


5. Bethal Park: 4500 Bethel Street



6. Indian Hills: 5009 Aztec Boulevard



7. Longview Park: 4980 Gillespie Bridge Rd.
(park entrance off WWTP service road)


8. Shepard Boulevard: 2717 Shepard Boulevard


9. Rock Quarry Park: 2002 Grindstone Parkway


10. Smithton Park: 3501 West Worley Street


11. Stephen's Lake Park: 2001 E. Broadway


12. Twin Lakes: 2500 Chapel Hill Road


13. Valleyview Park: 2210 Garden Drive


14. Woodridge Park: 3532 Berrywood Drive


15. Rock Bridge Park: 201 Miramar Lane


16. Oakland Park: 1900 Blue Ridge Road





For a complete list of Columbia Parks click HERE!

PAT Event: Positive Discipline =Great Kids!

 On April 5th Columbia Parents As Teachers will be co-sponsoring a parent meeting on "Positive Discipline = Great Kids".  This will be especially helpful to those of you who have children 2 years to 5 years of age. As always, these training sessions are FREE.  No pre-registration is needed for this...just plan to show up.  

Remember, the first 100 people will receive a FREE copy of the book.

When: April 5, 2012

Where: Hickman High School

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Bass Pro: Next Generation Spring Fishing Event

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics

Bring your child to Lowe's on Saturdays to build something they get to bring home and call their own.
View the CoMo Kids Activities Calendar for dates and times.
 They ask that you pre-register for each workshop so they have have the amount of materials needed for each child.  After registering on their site, only the first 50 kids that have registered and present at the store at 10am will receive a kit, aprons and goggles.

I suggest to register early, as spots fill up fast!  


My 3 year old looks forward to building a toy with his daddy twice a month.  He is always proud of what he created with daddy's help. Along with a wooden toy kit, kids receive a completion patch to iron on their apron.

Where:
LOWE'S
201 CONLEY ROAD
(573) 499-6767
Register for Classes HERE

Forum8 FREE Spring Movies

Free Spring Movies runs March 3rd  through April 29th.

Everyone is FREE!   Saturday and Sunday at 9 and 10am.

Tickets are first come, first serve

(from past experience, get there early for tickets!)

Target: Dr. Seuss Storytime

When: Saturday, February 25th

Where: Target, Columbia Mall (all Target Locations)

Time: 9am-11am

FREE EVENT!

Bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites.

We Love Kindermusik: February Events!

We Love Kindermusik! February 13-18, 2012  Hi Families! The Kindermusik with Brenda studio is participating in Kindermusik International's "We Love Kindermusik" week! Here is a list of what is in the works so far! FREE DOWNLOAD!  "Love Somebody"  To download, click the link and then select the orange download button. If you're new to the site, you may need to register to receive the free song, as all our song downloads do require a login. (Don't worry, we don't use your information on anything. This login feature is designed for those enrolled in Kindermusik classes to access their digital materials). Upon login, you should be able to quickly download the song to your computer. COLORING CONTEST!  Click Here (or scroll down and right click picture to save) to download the coloring contest page! I will have these in class also. Submissions are due by February 18th and winners will be announced February 20th. The winner will receive a basket of Kindermusik goodies! If you're little one is too little to color, feel free to turn it in with your comments anyway! Everyone who turns in a page will get a free gift! If you are a former student, feel free to enter also! February 15, 2012 Musical Lunch @ Shakespeare's Pizza 11:00a-12:00p  We will sing, play, and have a blast at Shakespeare's Pizza then of course we will eat! Your cost includes 30 minutes of play and lunch. $15 (for parent/child, $5 per additional person)    February 17, 2012  Let Me Call You Sweetheart Playdate 10:00-10:45a at the Kindermusik with Brenda Studio. This playdate will be all about the love you and your children share! We will sing, play, cuddle, hug, and more during this special class designed to emphasize all of the LOVE! $10 per child (siblings $5) REGISTER FOR EVENTS HERE

ARC: Little Swimmers

Bring your little ones to the ARC for some swimming and fun!  The ARC offers Little Swimmers throughout the year.  You DO NOT have to be a member of the ARC to participate in Little Swimmers.  Just drop in during the scheduled time, and for a buck, enjoy an hour of swimming fun!

When: Monday-Thursday 11am-12pm
(Times & Days change with the season)
Price: $1.00 for kids & adults (you can't beat that!)

Come enjoy the water play structure, zero-depth area and the lazy river of the ARC Water Zone during a time specifically reserved for the little ones and an adult playmate.

ARC: Little Swimmers

Lend & Learn Toy Library

 
 Lend & Learn Toy Libraries provide a safe location in which young children and their parents can play with toys that develop their motor and cognitive skills. Our toys can be enjoyed at the library or borrowed for free. The toy libraries also provide opportunities for parents to link with other parents.

Come play at Lend & Learn and let your child's mind go to work!
Inside, there are designed areas for play, an outside playground, and an area for parents to check out toys and bring them home to enjoy for up to a month at a time!

Snack Time at Lend & Learn is always a hit

Lend & Learn is for children birth-3 years old!  

1010 Fay Street or 207 Park Avenue-Columbia

Hours: 10am-1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Phone: 573-777-1815 ext. 0
Staff: Ms. Lana

NOTE: Lend & Learn is CLOSED when Columbia Public Schools are closed!

Lend & Learn Webpage
(Pictures were taken from the Fay Street Location)

Closet full of toys to check-out and bring home:

Example of toys that my son checked out to bring home!

Price: FREE
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