[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- November 29, 2017

Wed Nov 29 17:27:06 PST 2017

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eNews from San Francisco Recreation and Parks- November 29, 2017
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Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park on December 7
Join us for "Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park" on Thursday, December 7, from 4-8
p.m., featuring the 88th annual lighting of the city's official holiday tree at 
McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan and Fell) at 6 p.m., followed by a stunning new light
 art installation at the Conservatory of Flowers (100 JFK Drive) at 7 p.m.
>From McLaren Lodge to Conservatory Valley, this free, family-friendly event will
 include carnival rides, a cookie factory, arts and crafts for kids, visits wtih
 Santa, music and live entertainment.
The Conservatory of Flowers light show will celebrate the natural wonders of the
 seasons with "Photosynthesis: Love for All Seasons," a new series of artistic illuminations
on the building's iconic façade that will appear nightly through Spring 2018. For
more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbFkxAIHHdG2HdXa29p1LfRArOmqJmE4bzAFt_9q5VigvcLiBPWcqQ5yqUDl4SWhC4RIG9XrfG4-NdvjT0vw6uY_e2LzZaz9am4RzS3vOOtHb2oEtyASsOjhVZJUnvX5XRGcIq5YvNynIN2-oG06U0_QGIIGOLSkL_k4sgueVx5DbTk20R42pLoQQ==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
Want to volunteer for this event? Email our volunteer staff here [mailto:recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org].
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Mayor Ed Lee's Annual Toy Drive through December 15
Help a city kid in need! Donate a new, unwrapped toy at City Hall, Room 160 (1 Dr.
Carlton B. Goodlett Place) in support of Mayor Ed Lee's annual toy drive, going 
on now through December 15. Your donations benefit the SFPD's and SF Firefighters'
toy programs. Toys will be distributed at various locations throughout the month.
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Yes We Can! Recycling at Dolores Park Making Great Strides
In celebration of National Recycling Day last week, we announced with Recology that
over 42,840 gallons of recyclables and compostables were diverted from landfill 
at Dolores Park this year (May through October). That's equivalent to nearly 49 
percent of the total waste collected at the park. The seasonal pop-up recycling 
and composting spots at Dolores, also known as Eco Pop-ups, are staffed to encourage
park constituents to recycle and compost waste generated during their visits to 
the park. For comparison's sake, in 2011, before the park's most recent renovation
and the launch of Eco Pop-ups, only 2% of the total waste collected at Dolores was
recycled or composted. For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbF-zt-J2VpjssKFSzlrCM1yhBoy4SPGJSxZrd7Rs21UaRUFsbL_yNGVllVHvIy5IR-0guJzxCBFU6dR9EQFUY8DyzIa_EvCA3zD705qOuQjlNYzCveLnW0VOZneIDQyfE9NMlAn6TDVnNlkVgWInoV0yggyqbKWK3aWS6AgfH70YW05-3Us2PJzV9XQSPlIDUdPwdWuw1nKK4=&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Safeway Holiday Ice Rink at Union Square!
San Francisco's favorite holiday tradition, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union
Square (333 Post Street), presented by Alaska Airlines, is celebrating 10 years 
of outdoor ice skating in the bustling and festive locale that is quintessential
 San Francisco! The rink is open until January 15, 2018. For more information and
a schedule of events, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVluPnXFxVxS-Q3uFcgjAw4ekSHyZ8Uy6yprChcwwAgFw79NxpaMan9GtYqSLGzaEGUnlYTc4hbTZ7usgkJxL9WHbSHdv8TR1jsb4gBdteQSP8LG0M83LL64uDf49fmdVbNg==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Planning Workshop for Dog Training Area in Golden Gate Park on December 6
We want to hear from you on how we can improve the Dog Training Area in Golden Gate
Park north of the Bison Paddock! Come share your ideas on December 6 from 7 to 8
 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park Senior Center (6101 Fulton Street). For more information
about the project, please contact the Project Manager Brett Desmarais here [mailto:brett.desmarais at sfgov.org]
or visit the meeting website here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbF-UCGCjXb9FT6TFfMjZ0fIeawJuZdo6Ke9UXB-01SeJ4a8FhzNIWpP9EOv1ACGbAOQujjneJgkrypvllVw_rPY3vbH8R7azbvuys1GB_mMBMjBv4tt5BpBk0_wM-F0qKNQouiTXw-OYeGsXMpxP9CK3Z64RZAhy9NlzRyHdptQBoR-cjCHHzNG5-5KnEe7lYDthWt_Qys2uA=&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Panhandle Playground Community Workshop #3 on December 9
Join us for our third community workshop and provide your input to help guide future
improvements to Panhandle Playground, part of the Let'sPlaySF! initiative, a partnership
with the San Francisco Parks Alliance, on Saturday, December 9 from 10 to 11:30 
a.m. at the Urban School of San Francisco (1563 Page Street). The design team will
be presenting updated playground schemes for your review and feedback and food will
be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, December 8 at noon to help us with planning 
here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbFodK0YNkDAZmnelvAjbKHfVZaiQLffD1yEtpg2-wVM4k_AbFTRZI8x-kqhkyTX4gR-IYLj1Xw8lLAOrkoIf4jiRLFi9LPjv1O5KwJ9Li9wuVk2PbpEizC6tKOKg52oUU8&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
For those who cannot join us at that time, we will share designs and solicit additional
input via an online survey.
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Holiday Artisan Market on November 29
The Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin Street) is hosting its first ever Holiday Artisan
Market, TODAY, November 29. Swing by this FREE event before 8 p.m. and get all of
your holiday shopping done early. The Holiday Artisan Market features one-of-a-kind
handmade goods by local makers. For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbF9QC-i1GkxOWxyyWzamoJXD5gTahhyDEw8OQHnLiLZPrbIg-WMobf3u1atSUxvGYLut668twMGdsG8WrVYtebJYwm5tIiWs5a04dNBe2uQrTOOWD80vAXLdjPBT3yn9rZ&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==]
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Youth Stewardship Program (YSP) Workshop on November 30
Our YSP team will be hosting a workshop on Thursday, November 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.
at Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center (1199 Mason Street). Come learn about our free
programming, meet our environmental educators and network with like-minded folks!
To RSVP for this event, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVluPnXFxVxS-QdBQPKPxiWaTQWoR3OSlgfXYrH9P4LziaGDp5Pk2L_sXKSKcOda_oDvz2Vyn26N8m_g-CkVQTsvDG8lNfdcu91EA7uIpRNeK1ccyMTKnD5ptc_lEei08jISY3hOMhhY_E6bJvMvJj_24L2vSmQSiFt7759tW2-7i1&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at McCoppin Square on December 1
Join the People of Parkside Sunset (POPS) and Supervisor Katy Tang in celebrating
the holiday season with a tree lighting at McCoppin Square Park (Taraval Street 
and 23rd Avenue), Friday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. Help us decorate the tree, sing
holiday songs, enjoy some hot chocolate and of course, see the lighting of the tree!
For more information about POPS, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlt0YEggV9g9bwclIQI412HpAkIvK2_zouIMzkFGLr1DYIRDgjsf-xMgTRvnpYbDvQga260DazTcdldQgWyY0PvnttYZak1mHc18go_uYLR9-P2hi8aPZ5E8=&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Healthy Parks, Healthy People Trail Walk at Stow Lake on December 2
Free Guided Walk in the Park with Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Stow Lake Boathouse in Golden Gate Park
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet by the boathouse.

Join us in San Francisco's largest park as we stretch, study plants, watch birds,
or just take a few deep breaths and enjoy being outside. All levels of ability are
encouraged and cared for.
Let's Get Out & Play!

For a more enjoyable walk remember to dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, bring
water and use sun protection. Please check local weather forecasts - Trail Walks
 will be canceled due to rain or unsafe conditions. For more information, email 
Lisa McHenry here [mailto:lisa.mchenry at sfgov.org].
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Encaustic Painting Workshops at Harvey Milk Center For the Arts on December 2 & 
9
Our cultural arts team is featuring Encaustic Painting one day workshops at Harvey
Milk Center for the Arts (50 Scott Street) on December 2 and 9 individually from
 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Encaustic art is created by heat and pigment infused beeswax 
combined with photographs and collage artwork in which students create and take 
home as their own personal keepsake. The workshop can be registered online here 
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVluq5B4NhLQgTW6R7iX-hBUABvLgih9JeUIuTlg-DOhwFUyLHvg3mMkP5rmPBbP2WmsbK4fz_YvFrr7AxHpTMMCG_1fTH0bY0jipimj7amdLjANrdc4aQsHgaN6IYDoVnkQ==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==],
with class number 10874 (December 2) and 10875 (December 9). For more information,
call (415) 361-3174 or click here [mailto:melissa.keesor at sfgov.org].
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The 7th Annual San Francisco Youth Art Summit on December 2
See the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC) perform excerpts from
their upcoming musical, "Bat Boy" in a city arts performance competition. Last year
YPTMTC took the first place prize in the competition for performing arts! The event
takes place on Saturday, December 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Somarts Cultural Center
(934 Brannan Street). For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbF-FDmKcGORpiNnTP0CyQebqHLHeELmJfEQ8zEMQH0ssWHU7VV9xOyZGaHoPWSEx3oXK5YVOoQ2iREr93Mtj6SZzjeCmwRXGweBgTt4L-gZ65XOzMfcGB8pWqfnZ_6JS2DKH-BddfL5dGzGpog0xu_-BesFH5CK_TP&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Sharon Art Studio's Winter Sale on December 3
Want to shop for something unique and handmade for this holiday season and support
local artists? Swing by the Sharon Art Studio (300 Bowling Green Drive) on Sunday,
December 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the winter studio sale. Items to purchase 
include ceramics, glass, jewelry, fine art and more! The event is FREE and open 
to the public with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Sharon Art Studio and
the Friends of Sharon Art Studio. For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVljYhQCGIlN8ikbhepEEFgDb1gZKCkCuEVE6fEOgY-JHqo4Mo-9_-isGdwAIlVGpfQ0XPD5foZhH0qmXO8KJTfpgH1OP1-YInfemr1aItjwh2rU2tgN3eMEk=&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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San Francisco Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting on December 5
Bundle up, and bring your family and friends to eat cookies, drink hot chocolate,
listen to music and kick off the holiday season with the San Francisco Civic Center
Plaza (Polk and Grove streets) Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December
5.
Host Honey Mahogany will emcee the night of entertainment, which includes performances
by vocalist and X-Factor finalist Jason Brock; a cappella glee club "Scales of the
City," San Francisco A Cappella; the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and members of 
Boxcar Theatre's Speakeasy, such as Nick A. Olivero, who will lead a Christmas parade
of children to the event. Christmas VIPs include the Great Dickens Christmas Fair's
Scrooge and Ghost of Christmas Present and of course, Santa himself!  For more information,
click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbF-ddOeRVfNeVYOaGnQliunoTbRXrTODprHiUEDL25gX5ZsdYm0EJaBLGN_Q7aD3KgqU2IIwuKHne_OUCpphF9w2ScWPlzFExVJvTYu9AAtRCZ-XfeaB2MV621JK3vwB2l&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Senior Holiday Dance at Betty Ann Ong on December 6
Join us for our FREE senior holiday dance for those who are 55 and better at Betty
Ann Ong Recreation Center (1199 Mason Street). Come to dance or just socialize as
we provide refreshments, treats, and music. There will be a few demos from our instructors
who teach senior classes at BAO Rec Center. For more information, contact Katherine
Hill here  [mailto:Katherine.Hill at sfgov.org]or at (415) 518-7725.
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SF Rose Society Pruning Demo on December 9
Join the SF Rose Society at the Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park (John F. Kennedy
 Drive and Park Presidio Drive) for their winter rose pruning demo! This FREE event
will feature volunteers from the SF Rec and Park and the SF Rose Society demonstrating
proper winter pruning techniques and free cuttings from renowned grade 1 roses. 
The event will take place on Saturday, December 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more 
information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlscIR68Nf3UTFNBrM51rALsTu21O2JKQKS0vwTkUY2LkyAYMgo7EXRwaaruptJfRq4EQBoxNfiZyp06AaR9HJXzpLVUEB3ySULbEj26BrI_6o8tJCvuwAff4Hfe-5m98Pw==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
In addition, we are currently recruiting volunteers for this event. If interested
or for more information, please call (415) 831-6330 or click here [mailto:recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org].
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May Ling Wong Holiday Event on December 9
Swing by the May Ling Wong Holiday Event at Crocker Amazon Clubhouse (799 Moscow
 Street) on December 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. This family holiday event will feature gifts
for kids, holiday activities and a visit from Santa! For more information, please
email Facility Coordinator, Gerald Reader here [mailto:Gerald.reader at sfgov.org].
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Harvey Milk Center Holiday Craft Fair on December 10
Need to get some Christmas shopping done? Join us at the Harvey Milk Center for 
the Arts (50 Scott Street) on Sunday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their
holiday craft fair! This event will include numerous local artists offering their
unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. The event is FREE to attend
and will also host family friendly activities for all ages including music, popcorn,
art projects and a photo booth! For more information, call (415) 554-8742 or click
here [mailto:hmcaevents at sfgov.org].
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Junior Acting Troupe Presents: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein on December 15 and 16
Join the Junior Acting Troupe as they present Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" on December
15 and 16 beginning at 7 p.m. at Moscone Recreation Center (1800 Chestnut Street).
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature
is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty
wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, 
determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns
of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature
of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic
gothic tale adapted by Nick Dear from Mary Shelly's novel for the National Theatre
of London. For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmZ7XJB0uc9Gu3A0DYYQOvsU8rnBPx0PVLRlWQR9-BSIbuMObrzBQ85XvUmfmhO2I0RkUdc3G8RGl0qYdg6sLC0mSqqECr-26IF3MFVu-pP7us_Dit8lMkQAsJ1dNnek8r-NzxrO3EFFnzO7S-eUkW2sNwe0RAUSSK-5SRh2sCUE&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Winter Registration Opens on December 16
Winter registration opens on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m.! Classes include Robotics,
Woodworking, Skateboarding and Martial Arts! For a full list of classes, as well
 as sites where you can register, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVlmQc3FmmhDbFUrLwRbm2AdQ8A5epr10fT9W4gt2eEQsFrh2ztkARuLqNed24dASoPLKmoV5If7iwQLLHwRSFsHko9LYpZtpfOhLT_x_kg5Vcbnh8yObaHvfiyqEnpudNapYen96QqljwnCZnahy2bm0Bo81qpO_tLQ3tEmmJfBSL8i65uiy18-el0YGnBhb4sdDwQxs--aogUUXj9oGpSeuRN9p34ZODyORElwcOCvES7r3RDx5ZOxlOTyUf918Rbr48l7wXgSKJ4qyLNg4n7BNJWHeq0hfebQ==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
To register the day of, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bAPw0cUvPB35b6Kjvr2h0cTn6oROm1J6YAHVfiyjcblsxyk1eVTVluq5B4NhLQgTW6R7iX-hBUABvLgih9JeUIuTlg-DOhwFUyLHvg3mMkP5rmPBbP2WmsbK4fz_YvFrr7AxHpTMMCG_1fTH0bY0jipimj7amdLjANrdc4aQsHgaN6IYDoVnkQ==&c=nbyn8-8FjTo9-IZxrIoW0ncihG14RU_zf1OXMC2jAsEjwM8xY4K3mw==&ch=EzzZlVAc0rXNxDGT__kXZWMAXZo5sKxiSwBpHJgz8utfc1yZcLTCYw==].
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Art Workshops for Infants & Toddlers at Randall Museum in October
Drop into the Randall Museum at Mission Art Center (745 Treat Avenue) for an innovative
art class for infants and toddlers ages 1 year and two months to 5 years old. Kids
and caregivers will combine art making with children's songs and nursery rhymes.
 Together they can use toys and everyday art tools to make this art class extra 
fun. Paint with sponges, miniature cars, rollers, fingers and more. As with every
art class, dress for a mess!
Infants and toddlers must be accompanied by a participating adult with a cost of
 $10 per parent-child combo. Drop-in between 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays and
1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays in November.
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features a little forehand and backhand practice at our Tennis and Vocabulary Thanksgiving
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We hope everyone was able to work up an appetite for some turkey!
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