Grab & Go Kids Planner

FAMILY BEST BETS

Parents Night Out at North Arundel Aquatic Center

• Where/When:  7888 Crain Hwy S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (North Arundel Aquatic Center)/ Friday, Feb. 18 from 5 - 7:45 p.m.  http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/swimcenters/aquaticcenter/index.cfm
• Why Go:  This event gives parents a night out by having their children (ages 6-11) spend the evening doing activities, games, swimming, watching movies and eating pizza at the North Arundel Aquatic Center.  Children should wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring a swimsuit and towel.  Due to limited space, early registration is encouraged.   Phone: 410-222-0090

• Pricing:  $10 in advance (by the Thursday before), $12 day of the event

Beauty and the Beasts by Chelonia Eco-Adventures  

• Where/When: , 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146/ Saturday (Feb. 19) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. 

• Why Go?  Learn the softer side of scaly, slithery, slimy creatures from an up-close and personal perspective.  Face painting and taking home a hand-made frame for the picture of your child and their "beast" - makes this event even more appealing.  For ages 2 1/2 - 4 years old.  To RSVP, please call 410-279-5416 or visit  http://www.CheloniaEco-Adventures.com

Joe Romano, Magician at The Chesapeake Arts Center

• Where/When:   194 Hammonds Ln, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 (The Chesapeake Arts Center)/ Saturday (Feb. 19) 4 p.m.
  

• Why go?  This show is for those members in your family who love magic and illusion.  Joe Romano ( http://www.romanomagic.com/) has performed with Larry King, Sinbad, Celine Dion and Ricky Martin.  For more information visit:  http://chesapeakearts.org/events.html . 

• Pricing: $10 for adults and $5 for children

Budding Authors 101 (for children in fourth-sixth grade)

• Where/When: , 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146/Weekly on Mondays starting Feb.21  from 4:30 -5:30 p.m.
  

• Why Go?  This a great opportunity for your child that loves to write!  This is an eight week program where children complete a workbook that helps them create their own book.  After the end of the program a professional graphic designer will assist in creating pictures and a cover for each book based on the ideas and drawings from the child.   

• Approximately 2-4 weeks after the program ends, students completed books will be available.  To register for this course, please visit www.balanced-families.com or go to the SPCC lobby on Feb. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m for an open registration day.  In addition, if you have questions, please contact Connie Stewart at 443-525-8353.

• Pricing: The cost for a black & white script & pictures is $150 per student ($25/week) or for black & white script with color pictures is $240 ($40/week)

Storytime at Franklin's Toy Store

• Where/When:  , 558 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 /Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  

• Why Go: Close-by and appropriate for children ages 2 to 6 years-old.
  

• Pricing:  Free!  For more information visit:   http://www.franklinstoystore.com/read/severna-parks-best-toy-store/.