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Latin and Jazz Make for Family Fun

This week, kids of all ages can learn Latin/Jazz dance moves, families can have some fun learning about new board games and after school fun will prepare kids for the upcoming Spring season.

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This week, kids of all ages can learn Latin/Jazz dance moves, families can have some fun learning about new gameboards and afterschool fun will prepare kids for the upcoming Spring season.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Where/When:   from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 17
Why Go: Thursday classes for the Children and Teen Spring series offer Latin and Jazz dance instruction. Taught by world class performers, coaches and dancers.
Pricing:   Please contact for specific course information and pricing.

Where/When:   from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mar. 19
Why Go: Check out the best in new modern board games for families and children. This is a session of gaming and instruction for all families in the area.  Try out some games that are actually fun to play for children and adults.
Pricing:   FREE

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Where/When:   at 4:15 p.m. on Mar. 18
Why Go:  Visit the library for an afternoon of stories followed by an interactive craft. Open to kids in grades K - 3. This sesssion's theme will be "Spring"an include stories and crafts about gardening and springtime.
Pricing:   FREE. Registration required.

Where/When:   at 11 a.m. on Mar. 19
Why Go:  This is a special storytime event for children that will include a reading of the narrative about a hungry catepillar that grows to be a beautiful butterfly.
Pricing:   FREE

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Where/When:  from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mar. 19
Why Go:  Kids can compete against friends and try to high scores in iDance, Light Space Wall, 3-Kick and J·Mat. The highest scores will win some cool prizes!  Drinks and snacks provided.
Pricing:    Members: $10 / Non-Members: $15

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