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weekly events basf kids? lab: phun factor.
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on the second and fourth saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. and sundays at 1:30 and 3 p.m. from polymers to ph testing, explore the world of chemistry in hands-on workshops for children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregivers. free for
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members and included in general admission for non-members. participants may preregister monday through noon thursday prior to the program. ? kidslab@
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guided trail rides. brec?s farr park equestrian center on saturdays and sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. children ages six and above and adults can enjoy a one-hour gentle ride through the park or in the indoor arena on one of the brec horses. trail rides are by appointment only. ? (225) 769-7805 learn to play hockey. takes places on tuesdays and thursdays at leo?s iceland from 6-7:30 p.m. with baton rouge blades. ages 4-15. session fees are $15. there is also a program for ages four to eight on saturdays through
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25. registration required. ? learntoplay.nhl.com/stars miss trudy?s traveling trunk show.
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weekends at 11 a.m. sing, dance, and share stories in this interactive program that explores the art and science of the seasons. free for
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read across america: celebrate dr. seuss? birthday! various ebr libraries from
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1-5. read across america is an initiative on reading created by the national education association. the ebr library celebrates this initiative in conjunction with the commemoration of beloved children?s book author dr. seuss?s birthday. each year in early
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, the library hosts a variety of special programs, storytimes, and crafts for children. ? ebrpl.com safari nights. brec?s baton rouge zoo. camping for groups overnight on friday and saturday nights. learn nightlife with a guide and feed breakfast to zoo animals. cost is $30 per person and includes a t-shirt. pre- registration required. ? brzoo.
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the irene w. pennington planetarium.
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. mesmerizing star attraction houses a domed theater with multimedia presentations: large digital movies, sky shows, and visual music shows. showtimes and days vary. the planetarium will be closed
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26-30 for equipment upgrades. costs run from $4-9. ?
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tough love. south baton rouge church of christ. meetings held tuesdays at 7 p.m. for parents having difficulties with adolescents, teens, or adult children living in or out of the home. initial fee is $30 followed by $5 a week. ? (225) 664-8164 trail time for toddlers. brec?s bluebonnet swamp. two-week sessions on wednesdays or thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning
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8 or 9 for children ages two to five and their parents with trail walks, storytelling, animal encounters, and snacks. cost starts at $30. ? (225) 757-8905 beginning magic. denham springs- walker library at 2 p.m. adults are invited to see local magician craig boudreaux as he teaches some magic basics. registra- tion required. (225) 686-4140 body basics for girls. woman?s hospital today from 9:30-11 a.m. or on
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23 from 6:30-8 p.m. preteen girls ages 9-12 will learn how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to take care of themselves through informal, open discussions, a film presenta - tion, and take-home materials. cost is $15. registration required. (225) 231-5475 breastfeeding basics. woman?s hospital from 1:30-5 p.m. learn the ben- efits of breastfeeding, how to prepare for breastfeeding, how to get the baby on the breast properly, the father?s role, breast - feeding pumps and supplies, and how to avoid common problems. registration re - quired. (225) 231-5475 brother eldon 5k. catholic high school at 8:30 a.m. annual one mile and 5k race. registration runs $15-25. catholichigh.
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brownsville song auditions. arts council of greater baton rouge at 1 p.m. this show by new venture theatre runs april 26-30. newventuretheatre.
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childbirth class. ochsner medical center in the first floor classroom from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. classes cover pregnancy, pain theories, pre-labor signs, postpar- tum/newborn procedures, and basic breastfeeding. feel free to bring snacks and drinks. the cafe is open during this time for snacks and lunch. registration required. (225) 755-4854 dianne reeves. raising cane?s river center at 7:30 p.m. performance by ba- ton rouge symphony orchestra and the five-time grammy award winning jazz vo - calist. brso.
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dulcimer fete: yankee doodle dulcimer. west baton rouge mu- seum, port allen. last day. an acoustic folk music festival with 72 workshops and concerts. lagniappedulcimerbr.
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engineering day.
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from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. annual event partnering with the lsu college of engineering featuring interactive stations showcasing a wide array of engineering and design special - ties including robotics, 3d printing, bridge building, electricity, nanoscience, archi - tecture, chemistry, solar-powered cars, and medical physics. general admission applies.
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friends of the lsu libraries book bazaar . lsu mini farm and nelson memorial building from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. more than 70,000 books of all kinds for sale. lib.lsu.edu frisco fest. san francisco planta- tion, garyville, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through
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12 with arts and crafts, children?s activities, car show, bike tours, 5k, one- mile fun run, and food. admission is $5 for ages 13 and above, and tour tickets for the home are $10 for ages seven and above. sanfranciscoplantation.
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free tax prep. families helping fami- lies of greater baton rouge today and
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22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for persons with disabilities and their family members. appointment required. (225) 216-7474 girls day out. st. elizabeth hospital, gonzales, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. a day of learning and movement activities. cost is $10 and includes a continental breakfast and snack. registration re - quired. eventbrite.com infant massage. woman?s center for wellness from 10-11:30 a.m. taught by a physical therapist, this class helps baby relax, soothes tummy issues, and helps baby prepare for sleep. cost is $35. reg- istration required. womans.
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kayak fishing workshop and demo day. brec?s milford wampold park from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for ages eight and above. master the skills of fishing from a kayak. cost is $10-12 per family. pre- registration is due by
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9. sponsored by the backpacker, hobie kayaks, and subaru of baton rouge. webtrac.brec.
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louisiana photographic soci- ety exhibit second saturday reception. arts council of livingston parish, denham springs, at 10 a.m. the reception and mini-lecture series will in - clude presentations by lps members ashley herrick and mahdi moinul. the keynote speaker will be lisa langell, an award-winning, professional wildlife pho - tographer. free. artslivingston.
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lsu baseball. alex box stadium. plays wichita state through
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12. lsusports.net meet the instruments. jones creek library at 10:30 a.m. children, ages 5-11, will learn about, explore, and try to play different musical instruments provided by members of the sigma alpha iota baton rouge alumnae colony. (225) 756-1160 model trains. republic of west florida historical museum, jackson, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the second and fourth saturday of each month. free indoor and outdoor model train displays by the greater baton rouge model railroaders. greaterbrrailroaders.com opening reception: a work in process .
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from 6:30-8:30 p.m. meet artist gustave blache ii and enjoy appetizers and wine while exploring his exhibit. free admission.
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our lady of the lake chil- dren?s hospital amazing half marathon. downtown with a 5k at 8 a.m. and a kids? mini-marathon at 9:30 a.m. also on
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12 with a 10k and half marathon at 7 a.m. followed by a fin - ish festival. fundraiser for our lady of the lake children?s hospital. registration starts at $20. amazinghalf.com practice act. gonzales library start- ing at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately four hours. students interested in taking this test, courtesy of princeton review of baton rouge, should contact any ascen - sion parish library to register. myapl.
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rockin? at the swamp. brec?s bluebonnet swamp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a rockhound market, a treasure trail, gold mine, a craft corner, a fossil quarry, and rock and gemstone activities. admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-17. ? (225) 757-8905 saturday night family night sky viewings. brec?s highland road park observatory on saturdays at 7:30 p.m. this season, visitors should expect to see jupiter, the pleiades, and the orion nebula. hrpo.lsu.edu
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