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FEBRuary 2012
Saturday | February 4
Ice Volcanoes on Lake Erie Evangola State Park, 10191 Old Lake Shore Rd., Irving, 10am to Noon. When Lake Erie freezes, its surface becomes a craggy terrain of caves and craters. This guided walk explores the frozen lake’s geology. To register and for details, call 549-1050.
Literature Live National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 10am to 5pm, FREE with Museum admission. Meet Mama Bear of Berenstain Bears fame. Mama Bear also visits on Sunday, Feb. 5. Visit www.museumofplay.org for more events or call 585-263-2700.
Storytelling Saturdays Aquarium of Niagara Falls, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls, 11:30am and 2:45pm, FREE with regular admission (members are admitted free.) Tales about tails, fins, and people, too, make these Saturdays extra fun. A different storyteller spins unique stories every Saturday this month: Feb. 4 – Anne Marie Jason, Feb. 11 – Mr. Beau the Clown; Feb. 18 – Denise Chapman-Acosta; and Feb. 25 – The Wondermakers. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 285-3575 ext. 206 or visit the aquarium’s website at www.aquariumofniagara.org.
Snowman Making Challenge This second annual event presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of WNY is a fun way to celebrate winter and take part in a healthy activity as a family. The Challenges are FREE and everything you need to make a snowman – with or without snow! – will be provided. The schedule is: Feb. 5 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Park (Fillmore Ave. entrance), Buffalo, 1pm to 3pm; Feb. 12 – Buffalo Winterfest and Powderkeg Festival, Niagara Sq., Buffalo, Noon to 3pm; Feb. 19 – Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park, Noon to 3pm, and Feb. 26 – JCC Benderson Campus, N. Forest Rd., Amherst, Noon to 3pm. Complimentary refreshments and prizes are included. The Healthy Zone Cruiser will be present with other fun activities. Participants may register on-line for the events ahead of time and then bring an eTicket to enter a drawing for the chance for more great prizes. For more details and to sign up for one or all of the Snowman Making Challenges, visit BlueCross BlueShield of WNY’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bcbsofwny or call 887-8534.
Monday | February 6
Preschool Story Hour Dudley Branch Library 2010 South Park Ave., Buffalo, 10:30am to 11:30am, FREE. Miss Kerral shares stories and rhymes with 3 to 5 year olds. Call 823-1854 for details.
Toddler Book Club National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Sq., Rochester, 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm, FREE with regular admission. “Love Is In the Air” is this month’s theme. Toddlers and their grown-up escorts will enjoy stories, songs and activities. The series repeats Feb. 13 and 27.
Friday | February 10
Nanotechnology Discovery Camp Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 9am to 4:30pm (extended care is available),$190 per child (members save 10%). Today’s the deadline to register for this break-week activity. For 5 to 12 year olds with ultra curious minds, this experience examines a world we only thought existed in science fiction, where individual atoms and molecules do amazing things. Call Betsy to register at 896-5200 ext. 345 or visit www.sciencebuff.org.
Saturday | February 11
Valentine’s Party Hamburg Branch Library, 102 Buffalo St., Hamburg, 3pm, FREE. Junior cupids, age 5 to 9, will make cards and enjoy sweet stories. Registration required; visit the library or call 649-4415.
Let’s Get Physical Explore & More Children’s Museum, 300 Gleed Ave., East Aurora, 10am to 5pm, $5 per person and FREE for members. The whole family will have a great time with active, physical fun in the indoor gym. New this year, the Imagination Playground is an interactive area that prompts children to manipulate their environment and create their own playspace. This program repeats on Saturday, Feb. 25. Visit www.exploreandmore.org for details or call 655-5131.
Cross-Country Ski Tour Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr, Depew, 1pm, $4 ski rental. Ski in the woods a get a new perspective on winter and animal life. Best for kids over 10 with an adult. Call 683-4949 to register and further information.
Wednesday | February 15
Nature Nuts Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, 4pm to 5pm, $6 per child with adult ($4 for each additional child and the same adult), Buffalo Museum of Science members save 10%. This month’s theme is “Brrr, It’s Cold Outside” and 6 to 8 year olds will discover the wonders of the outdoor world in the winter. Walks, activities, and discoveries make this a fun-while-learning experience. This class is held outside so please dress appropriately. Registration is required. Call 896-5200 ext. 338. Visit www.sciencebuff.org for more events.
Chinese New Year Celebration Eggertsville Public Library, 4622 Main St., Snyder, 4pm, FREE. Kids 5 years and older will learn about the Year of the Dragon, Chinese culture, and the story of the Zodiac animals through games and activities. Call the library at 839-0700 for more information.
Saturday | February 18
February Break Week Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, Noon to 4pm, FREE with regular Museum admission. All this week, enjoy a different “Extreme Animal Kingdom” adventure daily, from reptiles to birds of prey. See the complete schedule at www.rmsc.org or call 585-271-1880.
Monday | February 20
Child Fingerprinting Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 10am to 3pm, FREE with Museum admission. Operation SAFE CHILD was created to raise awareness about child safety. Using the latest digital fingerprinting technology and high resolution photography, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office will produce a SAFE CHILD card for parents and guardians. Visit www.sciencebuff.org for details or call 896-5200.
Thursday | February 23
Wild About the West Hamburg Public Library, 102 Main St. Hamburg, 6:30pm, FREE. Cowboys and Cowgirls ages 3 to 8 will love these Western stories, crafts and games. Giddyup! Call 649-4415 for details.
Friday | February 24
Winter Break at the Movies North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Dr., N. Tonawanda, 3pm, FREE. This family-fun adventure film (rated PG for some mildly rude humor) is a swash-buckling romp about friendship and loyalty. It’s a purr-fect afternoon! Curious? Stop by the library to learn the film’s title. No registration needed, but parents, if your kids are under age 12, you need to accompany them. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Tonawanda Public Library. For more information, call the library at 693-4132 ext. 5 or visit www.ntlibrary.org.
K-9 Demonstrations Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo, 10am and 1pm, FREE with regular Museum admission. Meet the dogs (and their handlers) from Phillips Command Dogs in Olean and see how they track and trail, search for human remains and narcotics, and perform other useful forensics tasks. Learn more about their work at www.thedogguy.net learn more about Museum programs at www.sciencebuff.org.
