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Play Date! Jan. 18 - Jan. 25, Montessori Presentation, Museo Fun, and Story Times

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, but be sure to check for weather-related cancellations.

Jan 18: Presentation for Parents at the in Redmond

  • 7 - 8:30 pm
  • For parents only, no children please.
  • Speaker Doreen Hunt, MA, OTR presents Getting Your Child’s Brain Ready to Learn.
  • Cost: Free but you must pre-register by calling 425 883-3271.

Jan. 19: Preschool Story Time at the

  • 10 - 11 am
  • For ages three to six with an adult caregiver.  Siblings welcome.
  • Enjoy fun Early Literacy skills with stories, music and activities designed for early learning.
  • Cost: Free

Jan. 19: Swaddler Baby Story Time at the

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  • 11 - 11:30 am
  • For newborn to nine months with an adult caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, seated with his or her own doll or stuffed animal.
  • This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes bounces, tickles and nursery rhymes with your baby.
  • Cost: Free

Jan 19: Hindi Story Time at the

  • 4 - 5 pm
  • For ages three and older with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy stories told in English and Hindi.  Puppets, music and games make this a fun language learning activity for the whole family.
  • Cost: Free

Jan 20: Pizza and Picasso Night at Museo Art in Issaquah

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  • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • For ages six to twelve.
  • Kids enjoy a fabulous Friday night out with pizza, music and creative fun.  Kids can choose from a variety of art activities in an open studio environment. A great date night childcare option for parents.
  • Offered every third Friday of the month.
  • This month featured artist is Michelangelo.
  • Cost: $29 per participant includes pizza dinner. Sign up with a friend and you each save $10 (discount does not apply to siblings). Register online. Questions? Call 425 391-0244. 

Jan 23: Pajama Story Time at the 

  • 7 - 8 pm
  • For ages two to six. Families welcome.
  • Its a pajamarama! Enjoy stories, puppets, music and movement in your pjs.
  • Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

  • Deal: Just in time for the snow!  Save up to 60% off outerwear at Eddie Bauer in .
  • Good Through: Jan. 31, 2012

Naartijie Kids 

  • Deal: 40% off super cute kid clothes in sizes zero to ten at the store.
  • Good Through: January 25, 2012
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