THIS WEEK: FEB. 5 to 11, 2010
Isaiah’s Corner: Build It! Make origami animals with moving wings and parts, construct your own version of the Everhart Museum, build a colorful brick structure with box materials, dress LEGO paper dolls and create art with magnetic bricks. Held in conjunction with the “Art of the Brick” exhibit. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Opens today and continues through May 2. Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $2 children. 346-7186.
Winter Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Mondays, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. through March 15. Registration: 474-9313.
Winter Story Hour, for ages 3 to 5. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Wednesdays through March 31, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Registration: 287-2013.
FUTURE
Heart Day. Learn all about the human heart and other animal hearts at the Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.
Disney’s Aladdin Jr., performed by kids for kids. Presented by the Pennsylvania Theater of Performing Arts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Feb. 11-12 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 13-14 at 3 p.m. 454-5451 or ptpashows.org.
Camp Kestrel Habitat Workshop, with birdhouse building, live wildlife presentations, a low-litter lunch and plenty of information about recycling, composting and conserving resources. Recommended for age 8 and older. Sponsored by Alliance Landfill at Alliance Community Center, 360 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration: 562-1600, ext. 244.
Groundhog’s Shadow. Meet Woody Woodchuck, make a craft, learn about woodchucks and groundhogs, and listen to related stories. For age 3 and older. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309, Dallas. Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. 675-9900.
Max and Ruby, the sibling bunnies take the stage in a musical production about Ruby enlisting the help of her little brother to put on a special show for Grandmother. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. $10. Preceded by an optional Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. ($4). 344-1111 or 800-745-3000.
Teen Advisory Group. Plan and produce library programs for teenagers. Open to all students in middle and high school. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 474-9313.
Eagle Watching, with the Junior Bird Club. Venture for the day to view eagles along the Delaware and Lackawaxen rivers. Dress warmly and bring a lunch, drinks and snacks. For ages 9 and older. Carpool from Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Registration: 403-2006.
Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Wonder Pets” and “The Monkey King Adventure” in this musical adventure. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 25 at 4 and 7 p.m. $32, $22, $18. 826-1100.
Kids Night Out, with themed games movies, snacks and supervision for children age 4 and older. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Feb. 26, 7 to 11 p.m. $15. Reservations: 925-0163.
All About Birds, a program for cub scouts and webelos to earn badge requirements. First come, first served. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. $2. Registration: 403-2006.
The Haunted Dietrich. A group of students are rehearsing for their Halloween play but something isn’t quite right. Find out who is haunting the set in this play by the Dietrich After School Players. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. March 6 at 11 a.m. $5. 996-1500.
When Elmo Grows Up, a “Sesame Street Live” production about Elmo and his friends predicting their grown-up careers. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. March 11 at 7 p.m.; March 12 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; March 13; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; March 14 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. $22, $17, $13. 970-7600 or 800-745-3000.
Indoor Carnival, a celebration of spring with games, prizes and special activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. March 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.
A Year with Frog and Toad, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical based on the popular children’s books by Arnold Lobel. A school show for kindergarten to grade six but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. March 24 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
Kids Night Out: A Pirate Party, with themed games movies, snacks and supervision for children age 4 and older. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. March 26, 7 to 11 p.m. $15. Reservations: 925-0163.
Easter on the Farm, an egg hunt, crafts, games, farm animal and hayrides with the Easter Bunny. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. March 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 696-4500.
Animal Junction with Jungle Joe, an eco-adventure spotlighting 15 exotic animals including a nine-foot albino python, a red kangaroo, an African serval cat, foxes and an eagle owl. A school show for all ages but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 13 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
Harold and the Purple Crayon, a stage show based on the book series by Crockett Johnson following the adventures of an inventive young boy. Presented by Enchantment Theatre Company. A school show for pre-kindergarten to grade three but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 21 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
Mathemagic! Acclaimed magician and educator Bradley Fields performs magic illusions then teaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. A school show for kindergarten to grade eight but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 13 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
The Gizmo Guys, a unique combination of humor and juggling by Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker. A school show for kindergarten to grade five but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 14 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Carole’s Crazy Kidsongs, a collection of songs for young children written and performed by Trucksville resident Carole Kennely is available for sale at Gallery of Sound stores, the Harris Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Luzerne and online at amazon.com.
