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Saturday, March 02, 2013
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The People's Passion Play| Chicago |
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Chronicles the creation of the universe and key biblical events through the Passion and Resurrection. The production is suitable for all ages and uses music and large-scale puppetry. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 22-March 31.
Where: Blue Theater
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free, donations accepted
In The Park with Civic Homan Square| Chicago |
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Chamber ensembles from the Civic Orchestra present free, interactive concerts in neighborhoods across Chicago as part of the MusiCorps In the Park with Civic series, a music education and advocacy program.
Where: Homan Square
When: 1 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Cross Country Candlelight Ski| Cary |
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Bring your own skis and test your skills along the 1 mile looped trail, then enjoy hot chocolate around the campfire.
Where: The Hollows
When: 5-9 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Passport to Safety| Downers Grove |
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Families can learn how to be safe in and around the home. Use a "passport" to meet local safety personnel and learn important safety tips to use every day. Get a free gift once the passport is completely stamped.
Where: Lincoln Center
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America’s Candy Capital| Chicago |
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Oink, Baa, Moo: Farm Fun| Waukegan |
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Interactive learning centers include a barn slide, apple orchard and chicken coop. Maggie, a life-sized fiberglass milking cow sponsored by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, will be the focus of the new exhibit. Maggie is over five feet tall and features a working udder that recirculates the water that children "milk."
Where: Waukegan Public Library
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!| Libertyville |
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Join us at Aspen Drive Library for stories, music, crafts, and games as we celebrate the beloved author's birthday.
Where: Cook Memorial Public Library District
When: 10:30 a.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Event| Palatine |
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Free crafts, games and story readings.
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Dr. Seuss Day| Chicago |
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day with coloring activities, facepainting, readings, childrens' book discounts, cake, and special guests: Seuss crafts with Wishcraft Workshop (10 a.m.), Seuss-inspired drama games with Emerald City Theatre Company (11 a.m.), Music and movement fun with Marsha's Music (noon).
Where: Open Books
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: Free
Network & Resource Meetings| Downers Grove |
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Parents, caregivers, educators, therapists and professionals can learn more about apraxia and associated issues at meetings held on the first Thursday of each month. The meeting format rotates between informational/networking to topic- or speaker-driven. Meeting locations vary. Contact Holly Olmsted-Hickey at chicagoapraxia@comcast.net for additional information on meeting topic, speaker or location.
Where: The Windy City/Chicagoland Apraxia Network
Ages: Parents Only
Cost: Free
















