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The Beautiful Spring
A Poem for Children!

"I was here first," said the snowdrop: "look!"
"Not before me!" sang the silver brook.
"Why," cried the grass, "I've been here a week!"
"So have I, dear," sighed a violet meek.
"Well," piped a bluebird, "don't leave me out! I saw the snow that lay round about."
"Yes," chirped a snowbird, "that may be true; but I've seen it all the bleak winter through."
"I came betimes," sang the southwind, "I!"
"After me, love!" spake the deep blue sky.
"Who is it cares?" chimed the crickets gay: "Now you are here, let us hope you'll stay."
Whispered the sun, "Lo! the winter's past: What does it matter who's first or last? Sky, brooks, and flowers, and birdies that sing, All help to make up the beautiful spring."
by George Cooper
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Family Fun Day!

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Thursday, March 11 through Friday, March 12 - High School Musical Jr.
Where: Ardsley Middle SchoolWhen: 7:00 PMWho: all agesHow: Order tickets onlineCost of event: adults $9, children $7
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Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 14 - Cinderella by the New York Theatre Ballet
Where: Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street, NY, NYWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Additional shows at 1:00 and 3:30 PM )Who: All AgesHow: http://www.nytb.orgCost of event: $25 for children (plus $1) $30 for adults (plus $1)For more info: 212-679-0401 or Email: info@nytb.org
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Saturday, March 13 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Where: Mamaroneck AvenueWhen: 12:00 PMWho: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: (914) 686-0239
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Thursday, March 18 - Brett Band Concert & St. Patrick's Day Activities
Where: Citibabes, 7 Popham Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 3:45 PMWho: Ages 1-5How: Please RSVP to scarsdale@citibabes.com.Cost of event: The cost is free for members and $10 for non-members.
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Friday, March 12 - Book Groups @Ardsley Library
Reading Rox (and Pizza Too!) Drop in for a delicious pizza snack, a cold drink and great book discussion. grades 5 and 6. 4:00 p.m: 4/9 & 5/7
Critic's Corner Discuss engaging books while munching on something good to eat! grades 7 and up. 6:00 p.m: 4/8 & 5/13
Where: Ardsley Public LibraryWhen: n/aWho: grades 3 and upHow: registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: (914) 693-6636
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Saturday, March 13 - Hastings Winter Farmers Market
Where: James Harmon Community Center, HastingsWhen: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: everyone!How: Just show up!Cost of event: Pay for what you buyFor more info: Hastings Winter Farmers Market [link]
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Saturday, March 13 - Trees: Heroes of our Planet
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Through Oct. 3, 2010. No Fridays - Center closed )Who: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: Included with museum admission.For more info: 914-723-3470 or http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
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Saturday, March 13 - Free Crafts for Kids
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, Midway Shopping Center, 969A Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and UpHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 914-472-1820 or www.lakeshorelearning.com
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Saturday, March 13 - Family Art Project at Wave Hill
Where: The Sally and Gilbert Kerlin Learning Center, Wave Hill, Riverdale NYWhen: 1:00 PM ( Another session at 2:30 PM )Who: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREE with grounds admission: Free to Members and children under 6. Saturday: Free 9am to noon year-round
$6 Adults, $3 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+For more info: Parking is $8.00 per vehicle on-site but offsite parking is available http://www.wavehill.org/visit/
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Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 14 - You Can't Take It With You
Where: Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, IrvingtonWhen: 7:30 PM ( 2PM on Sunday and again next weekend )Who: Ages 13 and upHow: Call 914-591-6602Cost of event: $28 for adults and $20 for studentsFor more info: http://www.irvingtontheater.com
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Sunday, March 14 - Indoor Farmers Market at the Westchester County Center
Where: Westchester County Center White PlainsWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Sunday 3/14 )Who: Everyone!How: Just show upCost of event: Free admission. Parking $4.For more info: (914) 995-4050 or www.countycenter.biz
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Sunday, March 14 - A New Suburban Lifestyle - Tips to Settle
The class is led by life coach Laurie Jane Wolk and founder of busybusyhappy and the school of suburban happyness.
Laurie will help you identify that "storybook home" inside your head and uncover that which you truly enjoy. With that knowledge, you will go further and build for a successful transition. From there, Well, happyness happens. PLUS One lucky mom will win the Ultimate Stepford Mom Package...! ... A cupcake courier for those mom bake sales, gloveable funky dishwashing gloves for the stylish "neatnik" mom in all of us, and more.
Where: Citibabes, 7 Popham Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 10:00 AMWho: ALL moms welcome to attend - stay at home moms, working moms, part time working moms, work from home moms. Babies are welcome too, but why not see if you can sneak away for a couple hours and leave Daddy in charge?How: Space is limited to 12 moms. Please RSVP to http://westchester@babybites.comCost of event: $25.00
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Sunday, March 14 - Pizza at Frankie and Fanucci's
Where: Frankie and Fanucci's, 202 E. Hartsdale Avenue, HartsdaleWhen: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 1+How: RSVP at http://www.therivertownplaygroup.comCost of event: $10.00 per child
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Sunday, March 14 - Maple Sugaring Party
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 2 and up.How: For discounted rate, register and pre-pay by Thursday, March 11.Cost of event: Early registration rates: Members-$4, Non-members-$8. Day of event rates: Members-$6, Non-members $10 per person.For more info: http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
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Sunday, March 14 - Hands On on the Farm at Stone Barns
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road , Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 (Tarrytown on GPS)When: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: ages 2-14How: please enroll by calling: 914-366-6200 x151Cost of event: Registration fee of $10.00 is for children and youth ages 2 — 14. Adults may accompany free of charge.For more info: http://www.stonebarnscenter.org
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Sunday, March 14 - St. Patrick's Parade - Tarrytown
Where: Route 9 and Main Street, TarrytownWhen: 1:30 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: 914-909-6519 or www.tarrytowngov.com
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Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, May 26 - Children's Storytimes @Ardsley Library
Two's Company With caregivers. Hear stories and rhymes, sing songs and join in with the Ardsley Toddler Marching Band! Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. no sessions on 2/17 & 3/31
Bouncing Babies Join Nora Maher and introduce babies to stories, rhymes, songs, musical instruments and other bouncing baby treats. Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 1/15 -5/14. no sessions on 2/19 & 4/2.
Where: Ardsley Public LibraryWhen: n/aWho: preschool 3.5-5 years, toddlers 2-3.5 years, babies 6 months - 2yrsHow: registration requiredCost of event: FREEFor more info: 914-693-6636
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Monday, March 15 - Nature Bugs
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 1:30 PMWho: For ToddlersHow: Just show up!Cost of event: $9.00, children $7.00For more info: 914-723-3470 or http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
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Tuesday, March 16 - The Rivertown Play Group's Monthly Play at Citibabes
Where: Citibabes, 7 Popham Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PMWho: Ages 0-3How: RSVP at http://www.therivertownplaygroup.comCost of event: $10.00 per child
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Tuesday, March 16 - The Rivertown Play Group's Pilates Party
Where: Center for Movement, 846 Scarsdale Avenue, ScarsdaleWhen: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Parents/AdultsHow: RSVP at http://www.therivertownplaygroup.comCost of event: FREE
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Wednesday, March 17 - Critters, Crafts and Kids
Where: The Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in ScarsdaleWhen: Wednesdays 10 - 11 AMWho: Ages 18 months - 5 YearsHow: Just show up - this is a drop-in class!Cost of event: Tuition per class: Members: $5 adult; $4 child. Non-members: $8 adult; $7 childFor more info: (914) 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
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Wednesday, March 17 - Salsa Babies
Where: Groove Performing Arts, 157 Larchmont Avenue, LarchmontWhen: 12:30 PMWho: Toddlers and their caregivers!How: Call 914-834-3383Cost of event: $20.00For more info: http://www.findgroove.com
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Thursday, March 18 - Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday at GNC
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ( Same time again on 3/18 )Who: Ages 2-8How: Pre-Registration is suggested http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.orgCost of event: FREE but The Lorax hard cover books and stuffed animals will each be available for a $10 donation. Proceeds will be used for the GNC Playground.For more info: Parking is free, and handicapped parking is available.
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Friday, March 19 - TRPG and Kids Unplugged's Baby/Toddler Hike
Where: Halsey Pond between Dobbs Ferry and Irvington.When: 11:00 AMWho: All AgesHow: RSVP at http://www.therivertownplaygroup.comCost of event: $8.00 donation requested
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Friday, March 19 through Saturday, March 20 - Family Fun Night
Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Norwalk, CTWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:30 AMWho: all agesHow: reservations requiredCost of event: $12/person, free for children under 1For more info: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org ,203-899-0606
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Saturday, March 20 - Greenburgh Police Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
Where: Big Dee Volvo/Jaguar Service Center, 499 Old Tarrytown Road, White PlainsWhen: 11:00 AMWho: All ages.How: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: www.police.greenburgh.com
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Saturday, March 20 - The Beauty of Ugly
Where: Lenoir Nature PreserveWhen: 2:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: http://westchestergov.com/parks
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Saturday, March 20 - Singing Harp's "The Frog Prince"
Where: Warner Library, 121 North Broadway, TarrytownWhen: 3:30 PMWho: All ages.How: Reservations are suggested. Call 914-232-1233Cost of event: FREEFor more info: http://www.warnerlibrary.org
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Sunday, March 21 - TADA at Barnes & Noble
TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble will be performing songs from original TADA! musicals
Shop with the TADA! voucher # 10156305 all day long on Sunday, March 21, and 10% of your purchases supports TADA!'s programs for kids! Voucher can be used for both in-store and online purchases.
Where: Barnes & Noble
Upper East Side
150 East 86th StreetWhen: 3:00 PMWho: all ages!How: Just show up!Cost of event: FREEFor more info: Online fundraiser: March 21-26 at www.bn.com/bookfairs
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Sunday, March 21 - UJA "Hop, Skip and Jump into Spring" Fundraiser
Where: CITIBABES, 7 POPHAM ROAD, SCARSDALEWhen: 9:30 AMWho: THE WHOLE FAMILYHow: For advance tickets contact Rachel Cyrulnik at 914.761.5100 ext. 128 or Tammy Brass at 914.761.5100 ext. 133.Cost of event: he cost is $36 per family in advance and $45 at the door.
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Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2 - Spring Break Jams at Groove!
Where: Groove 157a Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NYWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: 6mos - 5 yearsHow: Registration required at http://www.findgroove.com.Cost of event: $15/first child, $10/siblings
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Macaroni Music
I'm a Rock Star!

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Macaroni Safety
Buckle Up!

The child seat should not move more than 1” side to side at the base, the area where the seat bottom meets the seat back. Using the latch system and seat belt does not provide extra protection. Studies show that one or the other is sufficient. Utilizing a device such as the Mightytite® may make your car seat snug, but it actually stretches the seat belt and studies have been shown these to cause seat belts to break in an accident making your car seat, and child, a projectile.
It is also important to keep your child rear facing as long as you can. While having the ability to see your child may put you and your child's mind at ease, rear facing seats provide much more head and back support than front facing. To get more information on child passenger safety, or to have your child’s seat inspected, you can contact a local CPST. Visit www.safekids.org to find the nearest CPST in your area. - Chris Dimon, owner of Safe Hampton (www.safehampton.com) and Child Safety Professional
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Winter Sun Catcher!

Make color ice cubes by adding 1-2 drops of food coloring to the water in each section of a ice cube tray. The colors will run together in the pan later so use complimentary colors. Freeze the ice cubes completely.
Fill a round cake pound about 2/3 full with water. To make a hole for a ribbon, set a plastic cup full of water in the pan. Place the pan in the freezer for about an hour. Put the colored ice cubes in the pan and let all the liquid freeze completely. Remove the plastic cup, flip the frozen sun catcher out of the pan and hang from a tree branch with a ribbon.
I can't wait to try it!
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