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Sundays – 10am – New Bedford - Meditation for Kids - Parents wish for their children to be happy. All good qualities, such as kindness, patience and generosity can be developed through listening to and practicing Buddha's teachings. Through meditation, teachings, story-telling, arts & crafts, and other fun activities, this special class is designed to help children develop inner happiness while sharing a meaningful and fun family experience. These classes are designed for children ages 5 to 12. $4 per child. An adult must accompany children. Drop-ins Welcome. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 512 Pleasant St. (508) 979-8277 www.meditationinmass.org
Sundays thru 12/18 – 6–7pm – Warwick - Bring Your Own Improv! - Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI) is now in its fourth season! This is an interactive improv show that welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in one of three ways: Applaud at a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you're ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage!!! ALL AGES COST: $5 The Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd. 401-261-7678.
www.BringYourOwnImprov.com
Tuesdays – 11am – Dartmouth - Barnes & Noble Jr. - What is more fun than the anticipation of the most exciting time of the year? Come and listen to some stories that will inspire, delight, and entertain audience members of all ages. Barnes and Noble, 392 State Rd. (508) 997-0701 www.barnesandnoble.com
Wednesdays – 10am – Dartmouth - Young Children’s Storytime - For ages 3-5, includes a light snack and craft. Free. Baker Books, 69 State Road (Route 6). (508) 997-6700. www.bakerbooks.net
Fridays – 3:00-3:30pm – Pawtucket – StoryTime Yoga - Great books and a Puppet Family take center stage. We'll warm-up our bodies with a game or a Sundance before our story. Books are chosen that naturally lend themselves to yoga. These are stories that focus on animals and elements of nature - the basis of many yoga poses. We’ll stop the story, do the pose, maybe sing a song, and then continue with the story. AGES 0-5 FREE! OM Kids Yoga Center, 999 Main St, Suite 702. 401-305-3667, elyse@omkidsyogacenter.com www.omkidsyogacenter.com
12/29 - 1 & 2pm - Providence - Rolie Polie Guacamole - This rock ‘n roll trio from Brooklyn performs humorous original songs from their second album, “Time for Hummus.” Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org
12/30 - 1 & 2pm - Providence - The Rhythm Room - Feel the rollicking rhythm of world percussion, horns, drums, guitars, piano and join the band to try out different percussion instruments. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org
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Sundays – 10am – New Bedford - Meditation for Kids - Parents wish for their children to be happy. All good qualities, such as kindness, patience and generosity can be developed through listening to and practicing Buddha's teachings. Through meditation, teachings, story-telling, arts & crafts, and other fun activities, this special class is designed to help children develop inner happiness while sharing a meaningful and fun family experience. These classes are designed for children ages 5 to 12. $4 per child. An adult must accompany children. Drop-ins Welcome. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 512 Pleasant St. (508) 979-8277 www.meditationinmass.org
Mondays - 10:30am & 12:30pm – New Bedford - Toe Jam Puppet Band - Creative arts playgroup featuring songs, dances and puppets. $5 per family (in addition to zoo admission). Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St. (508) 991-6178 www.bpzoo.org
Tuesdays – 11am – Dartmouth - Barnes & Noble Jr. - What is more fun than the anticipation of the most exciting time of the year? Come and listen to some stories that will inspire, delight, and entertain audience members of all ages. Barnes and Noble, 392 State Rd. (508) 997-0701 www.barnesandnoble.com
Wednesdays – 10am – Dartmouth - Young Children’s Storytime - For ages 3-5, includes a light snack and craft. Free. Baker Books, 69 State Road (Route 6). (508) 997-6700. www.bakerbooks.net.
Fridays – 3:00-3:30pm – Pawtucket – StoryTime Yoga - Great books and a Puppet Family take center stage. We'll warm-up our bodies with a game or a Sundance before our story. Books are chosen that naturally lend themselves to yoga. These are stories that focus on animals and elements of nature - the basis of many yoga poses. We’ll stop the story, do the pose, maybe sing a song, and then continue with the story. AGES 0-5 FREE! OM Kids Yoga Center, 999 Main St, Suite 702. 401-305-3667, elyse@omkidsyogacenter.com www.omkidsyogacenter.com
2nd Sunday of Every Month – 8:30am-2pm – Lincoln, RI - Lincoln Johnny Lightning Race Club - Downhill Gravity Racing, Raffle prizes, Fundraisers, Vendor tables, etc. MacColl Field YMCA,26 Breakneck Hill Rd. Contact the clubs President at (401) 724-8953 or (401) 248-1625 www.ljlrc.com
1/6-1/7 - 7pm – Woonsocket – FREE “Three Stooges Film Festival” - Join us for this FREE "Three Stooges Film Festival" featuring Larry, Moe and Curly at their comical best in classic episodes from the 1930s and 1940s! NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, 401-762-4545 www.stadiumtheatre.com
1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 - 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Bristol - Sunday Nature Flicks - Looking to get out of the house this winter? Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of nature documentaries on the big screen. In January we will be celebrating the wonders of our beautiful National Parks. The National Geographic videos will take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. 1/8 - Secret Yosemite - Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Journey deep into the dynamic and untamed wilderness behind 12,000 square miles of awe-inspiring natural wonders few have ever seen. 1/15: Canyon Lands - This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons. 1/22: Extreme Alaska: Denali National Park - Located near the top of the world, Denali National Park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low-to-high-altitude trek through Denali's breathtaking ecosystems. 1/29: Secret Yellowstone - Discover the backcountry wilderness and majestic beauty of America’s first national park. Explore some of the 300 newly discovered waterfalls and learn how wolves, back after five decades of absence from Yellowstone, are helping restore the balance in the ecosystem alongside the grizzly bear and bison. Free with admission. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St (Rte 114). (401) 245-7500 www.asri.org
1/14 – 10am-12pm – Smithfield - Animal Tracks and Signs for Families - Learn how to identify different tracks and other signs of our native mammals and birds. Start inside to explore track patterns, investigate artifacts, and make plaster tracks to take home. Then we’ll venture out on the trails to see what evidence we can find that wild things have been there. Although all are welcome, this class will be geared for families with children. Dress warmly. Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd; $10/member adult, $5/member child; $15/non-member adult, $8/non-member child; Ages: 7+. Register: (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org www.asri.org
1/16 – 11:30am-4pm – Providence - Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Families explore an exhibit of photographs, words and books describing Dr. King's life and work, participate in an interactive exploration of the negative power of discrimination, and see a powerful performance. In “M.L.K.: Amazing Grace,” award-winning storytellers and actors Rochel Coleman and Valerie Tutson bring history to life through songs and stories as they portray Civil Rights activists Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy and more. Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org
1/21 & 1/22 – 11am-2pm - Providence - Create a Car - Inspired by The Power to Play: From Trash to Treasure, an exhibit of toys handmade by children from around the world, kids use their creativity and an array of repurposed materials to design and construct their own moving vehicles.
Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org
1/28 - 10:30am–1pm – Middletown - Winter Birding at Sachuest Point - Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few places in Rhode Island where the “hot” birding comes during the colder months. Winter specialties include Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Short-eared Owls, Purple Sandpipers, and the stars of the show, Harlequin Ducks. We’ll meet in the refuge parking lot and head for the shore to look for waterfowl and other winter residents of the rocky seashore and scrubby coastal habitats. Be sure to dress for the cold and the wind. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Third Beach Rd, $8/member adult, $4/member child; $10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child; Ages: 10+. Register (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org www.asri.org
1/28 – 1-4pm – North Smithfield - Snowshoeing at Fort Refuge - Explore the beauty of the Fort Wildlife Refuge in winter! Look for tracks and other signs of wildlife. If there is no snow we will hike the trails. If the trails are too icy the program will be cancelled. You must supply your own snowshoes or they can be rented from REI or Eastern Mountain Sports. Audubon Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike $8/member, $12/non-member; Ages: 14+. Register (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org www.asri.org
1/28 & 1/29 – 11am-2pm - Providence - Play Spaces - Kids use a variety of interesting materials – fabric, huge boxes, rope and hoops – to invent and build their own imaginative play environments. Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.childrenmuseum.org
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