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Barnes & Noble storytime, reading to a dog, healthy menu options.

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Where/When: on Mar. 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: The 5th Quarter Boys Basketball mentoring program supports at risk youth in applying the qualities of teamwork, community and leadership used in basketball to their everyday life.
Pricing:   FREE

Where/When: at 10:30 a.m. on Mar. 12
Why Go: This storytime session at Barnes & Noble will feature a reading of, "I Must Have Bobo!" by Eileen Rosenthal, which demonstrates the important virtue of sharing.
Pricing: FREE

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Where/When: at 10:30 a.m. on Mar. 12
Why Go: Mrs. Claudia offers kids age 2-5 with a caregiver some time to have fun with books, songs and art in Spanish and English.
Pricing:   FREE

Where/When: at 11 a.m. on Mar. 12
Why Go: Kids in grades 1-3 can practice reading with Samantha, a dog certified with Therapy Dogs International. Samantha listens to children and is a very gentle, friendly dog to get to know.
Pricing: FREE. Registration is required.

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Where/When: Stamford downtown, every day until Mar. 13, at participating restaurants.
Why Go: Stamford Tables 2011 Winter Restaurant Week is offering special rates on dinner and lunch menu items and is encouraging nutrition for children this year with special priced meals for kids under 12 at participating restaurants. Patrons will also receive a small popcorn voucher for .
Pricing: Prixe-fixe lunch and dinner menus will be offered at participating restaurants.

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