FAMILY CALENDAR
Before attending any event listed on this page, we recommend that you call them first to confirm space availablity or that no schedule changes have been made since these were posted.
February 10, 17 & 24
7:30 p.m.
February 11, 12, 18 & 19
2 p.m.
Alice in Wonderland
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical adventure in Wonderland (Rated G).
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
440-951-7500
www.fineartsassociation.org
$10/Children ages 10 and under; $15/Seniors & Students ages 11 and up; $17/Adults
Saturday, February 11
Rail Fanning Day
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Western Reserve
Railroad Association
The Painesville Depot
475 Railroad Street, Painesville
216-470-5780
www.painesvilledepot.org
Come and watch the trains in the snow. Food and drinks available. Be sure to bring your camera and a chair.
The Depot opened in 1893 for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Line. The NYC was formed in 1914 and consolidated the LS&M.
Saturday, February 11
Teddy Bear Ball
Central Y Painesville
933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
440-352-3303
www.lakecountyymca.org
For fathers/daughters & uncles/nieces ages 6–15.
Includes dance with a DJ, keepsake custom corsages, couple photos and snacks. All the girls are dressed to the hilt and guys are all spiffed up, too. The dance will be held in the gym.
FEE $8 per person/$10 per person.
Monday, February 13
Hershey Kiss Bouquet Craft
for Teens and Tweens
3:30 p.m.
Mentor Library - Main Branch
8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor
440-255-8811
www.mentorpl.org
Make a delicious candy bouquet in time for Valentine’s Day. Please call 440-255-8811, ext. 215 to register.
Tuesday, February 14
Kids’ Night - Valentine’s Party
Chick-fil-A at Willoughby
35441 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
440-946-1831
www.ourchickfila.com
Kid craft, books, and fun! Kids eat free with each adult value meal purchase.
Saturday, February 18
“Dreaming of Summer” Sand Art
2-3 p.m.
Eastlake Library
36706 Lake Shore Blvd.
440-942-7880
Dream of warm, sunny beaches while creating a colorful piece of art using sand.
Sunday, February 19
Sledding Under the Stars
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
City of Willoughby City Hall
1 Public Square, Willoughby
440-953-4200
Come sled with us behind city hall. Bring your sled and enjoy and evening of sledding, music and hot chocolate.
Monday, February 20 (Presidents Day)
Fun Day Monday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd.
Kirtland
440-256-1404
www.lakemetroparks.com
Looking for a fun family experience? Stop by the Nature Center at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland for a “Fun Day” complete with activities for the whole family.
· Challenging scavenger hunt
· Simple to complete nature craft
· X-Plorer packs filled with hands-on activities
· A campfire complete with marshmallows.
· Snowshoes available for rent as weather permits
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Monday, February 20
Paint Splat Day!
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Madison Public Library
6111 Middle Ridge Rd., Madison
440-428-2189
Have you ever just wanted to throw paint on a canvas? Do you have a secret desire to paint your ceiling at home? Here’s your chance to get messy and creative with your friends. Registration requested.
Monday, February 20 (Presidents Day)
All Day Skate Camp
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mentor Ice Arena
440-974-5730
Offered on school holidays
and in-service days. Program includes skating, broomball,
movies, crafts, games and more skating. Children must be
6 years and up. The snack bar
is open for participants to purchase food or just brown bag it
for lunch. No season passes or
punch card will be accepted for
the All Day Skate Camp. Save
$5 by registering in advance!
Wednesday., February 22 & 29
Barks for Books
6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 7 p.m.
Willoughby Hills Library
35400 Chardon Rd.
440-942-3362
This program is for students who are in elementary school. The students are paired with therapy dogs and spend 15 minutes reading to the dogs. Registration required.
Saturday, February 25
Girls Go! Science!
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Great Lakes Science Center
Downtown Cleveland
(Just for girls in grades 6 - 12!)
It’s a girl thing! Join us for this day-long workshop of hands-on sessions led by women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Featuring a brand-new curriculum, including chemical engineering, chemistry, architecture, bioinformatics, water quality, veterinary medicine and more!
Meet working women in science from companies such as Lubrizol, Sherwin-Williams, Stark State College, Cleveland Clinic, Northeast Ohio Sewer District and Geauga Humane Society.
· Explore up-and-coming science careers
· Engage in fun science experiments
· Discover new friends
· Lunch and t-shirt included
Reserve today! Call 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm). $32 ($27 members)
Saturday, February 25
Kids @ Work
A Lego Brick Building Club
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Mentor Library - Main Branch
8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor
440-255-8811
www.mentorpl.org
Kids are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Kids @ Work Club. Imagination is all that is required--the library will supply the Lego and Duplo Bricks. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. No registration is necessary.
Saturday, February 25
Pinewood Derby
Central Y Painesville
933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Elisa Hennies
440-352-3303
www.lakecountyymca.org
For parent and child age 6-15
This is a project that you can do together from start to finish. We will race our cars on the official YMCA track. Cars will race in groups by age (including a new bracket for adults). Kits available. Pizza, chips and drinks included.
(followed by open swim)
Fee: Car kits $10 each/$15 each. Guest Spectators $3 each |
