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Easter Egg Hunt- Saturday, March 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Bensonhurst Park, Cropsey Avenue and Bay Parkway
Easter Egg Hunt-Sunday, March 16, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue at Marine Parkway
Easter Egg Hunt- Saturday, March 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
McKinley Park, 75th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Senator Golden invites all community children to come and take part in these Easter Egg events that will include music and prizes for the children. Over five thousand candy filled easter eggs will be hidden throughout the boundaries of the respective parks. For further information, please contact Senator Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044 or (718) 627-3659.
Flying Squirrel is having a huge sale through this Sunday March 16th. All
of their new and second-hand winter items are 40 to 50 percent off including coats,hats, boots, snow suits, sweaters and any other winter apparel. Open M-W:11-7, Th-Sa:11-8, Su:11-7.
Flying Squirrel
http://www.flyingsquirrelbaby.com/
96 N. 6th Street
, 718-218-7775

A new playspace in Brooklyn Heights is opening this Sunday, March 16th. It is an indoor play area with toys and fun equipment for kids aged 4 and under. Snacks and drinks are provided. It is $10 per family per session for the 10:30 am -2 pm play session. It is at 250 Cadman Plaza West betwen Clark and Tillary streets. If you have any questions you can email: [email protected]

The International School of Brooklyn is hosting a Children’s International Film Day – next Showing March 15th. Admission is free, Reservations are required. RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 718-369-3023.They are also offering registration for Spring Playgroups & After School – Registration opens March 24th. Playgroups: www.isbrooklyn.org/site/pg.html. Afterschool: www.isbrooklyn.org/site/asp.html
The International School of Brooklyn, 237 Park Place (@ Vanderbilt) (Prospect Heights)

BAX Family Fridays is hosting Randy Kaplan this Friday, March 28, 2008 9:30am-11:30am
admission: $20 per family (for ages 1-4 plus parents/caregivers) The Playspace (tunnels, tents, playhouses, parachute, big and small balls, scarves, hoops and more) is open from 9:30am–11:00am. Creative and engaging activities led by a storyteller, singer or dance teacher will delight you and your child from 11:00am-11:30am. Singer/songwriter Randy Kaplan blends American roots, folk, alternative, and pop in his songs for kids and their families.
The Brooklyn PPD Support group March meetings is Saturday March 29th at 11am in Boerum Hill/Park Slope (near Atlantic Center). Contact Chris Lindsay-Abaire PCD, (DONA) 917.771.6359, www.birthdaypresence.net, www.brooklynppdsupport.org for more information, if you like.

Naomi’s Music: Music Together at Kiddie Korner invites you to sample a Music Together class, Wednesday, March 19th
at Congregation B’nai Avraham, home of Kiddie Korner Preschool and
Daycaren at 117 Remsen Street between Clinton and Henry Streets,
downstairs entrance.Classes will be at 10am, 11am, and 1:15pm and will
last for 45 minutes. The sample is FREE. The spring semester is $165
for 10 weeks beginning Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March
26th.For information about the upcoming semester, see www.musictogetheratkiddiekorner.com or call Naomi at: 718-855-0908/917-826-0534
Mark your calendars now for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Annual Spring
Fling Egg Hunt. Hooray! Featuring performances by AudraRox, Pam the
resident puppeteer at Blue Man Creativity Center, face painting and
more. Admission is free on Saturday March 22nd from 11am-2pm The actual egg hunt will occur at 10:00 AM at Pierrepont Playground Columbia Heights and Pierrepont Streets (on
the Brooklyn Heights Promenade). A bake sale will be held to benefit the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee.

On Saturday, March 22nd from 12-3 pm there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Little People Parties. $15 for walk ins for egg hunt with prizes for children who find the most eggs and the "golden" easter egg. Games and activities in their playroom and pizza for the kids and coffee and tea for adults. 6632 3rd Avenue (right next to the firehouse). 718-492-8997. www.littlepeopleparties.net

Mimi’s Soup Spoon is holding a one-day cooking event on Saturday, March 29th
from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM – 3:00PM (choose one session) at
the International School of Brooklyn, 237 Park Place (at Vanderbilt
Ave) Prospect Heights Brooklyn, $50 per child/adult pair (fundraiser
for International School of Brooklyn). Mimi’s Soup Spoon invites little
chefs to welcome spring by making "Bunny Cakes". Children will sift,
grate, mix, and decorate their own healthy carrot cakes baked in mini
bundt pans. The class includes story time and take home treats in
pretty spring containers. Proceeds benefit the International School of
Brooklyn. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Advance
registration is required. To register contact Eliza at (646) 957-5439
or visit www.mimissoupspoon.com. Advanced registration is required.
There are some upcoming workshops at Parents Helping Parents
that I thought might interest you. PHP focuses on needs of parents of
teens and for teens and parents of children with special needs. They
have ongoing meeting groups as well as special workshops. Check out
the site for more information or call/email for registration. Workshops
are held by Sharon C. Peters, the founder of Parents Helping Parents,
669 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, (718) 638-9444. [email protected]. Prices range from $15 to $35 per family.
Reducing Tensions at Home: Monday, 3/17 - 7-8:30 pm
Handling Your Child’s Anger, Frustration and Fears: Monday, 3/31 – 7 – 8:30 pm
Fighting About Homework? Ideas that Can Help: Saturday, 4/6 - 10:30 – noon

After 5 years of performing in the Netherlands and playing festivals in
Israel and South Africa, the colorful, creative and improvisational
performances of Mo(ve)ment will finally make its US debut.Mo(ve)ment is
a two act multi-discipline live on-stage performance that spotlights
energetic dialogue between visual art and modern dance. Mo(ve)ment has
been successful before a wide audience, from children to adults.
Matinee Shows of Mo(ve)ment designed especially for families will be
presented at the Impact Theater in Brooklyn
each of the three days they will be in town. "This is performance art
accessible to younger audiences." (Sunday World, July 2, 2006) Tickets
can be purchased at the door or online at http://www.bno-productions.nl/shop. They have a cool video so you can see what it will look like.
The Impact Theater
190 Underhill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238-5103 (between Sterling and St. Johns Place)
March 24 25 26
5pm 5pm 5pm $12 Adult & $8 Childrem under 12 (Family Matinee)
7.30 7.30 7.30 $22 (Live Musicians)
10.00 10.00 10.00 $22 (Live Musicians)




