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Parenting OC Magazine | April 2017 71 www.ParentingOC.com GO OC 20 Thursday NatioNal HigH Five Day How do you celebrate National High Five Day? With high fives, of course! All day long at Pretend City, you can give, and receive, all types of high fives. Find out just how many different ways you can do a high fives. Besides the friendly hand slaps, there will be engaging activities designed to assist children in building their self-confidence as well as making new friends! Pretend City | 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 | www.pretendcity.org 15 Saturday aNNie BaNaNNie Annie Banan- nie uses balloons to tell stories. She will amuse and amaze kids of all ages with her unique balloon theater performance. She also just might include some lucky young- sters in her act too. Adults need to accompany children. There is no registration required for this show, which is part of the Library's cel- ebration of National Library Week. Mariners Branch Library 1300 Irvine Ave. Newport Beach 949-717-3838 www.newportbeachlibrary.org 16 Sunday Family art StuDio In this hands-on art-making program, children, and their families, can complete a work of art from start to finish. The art projects, which are supervised by members of the Laguna Art Museum Arts Coun- cil, will be inspired by one of the museum's current exhibits. Ad- mission is free for children and accompanying adults, with all ma- terials provided. Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach 949-494-8971 | lagunaartmuseum.org 13 Thursday ScieNce NigHt Searching for something different to do on a Thursday night? Why not increase your science IQ? At this family- friendly program, you can learn about some current science-related topics. Typically, there are hands- on activities that are geared for kids. Just don't call it a class or the kids will say that they already have had enough school. Dana Point Community Center 34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point 949-248-3527 www.danapoint.org 12 Wednesday aBBit tHe average As part of National Library Week, Abbit will be performing his fun-filled magic and juggling variety show at the Balboa Branch Library. Not only will he get you laughing, but he may make you part of his interac- tive act. The show is good for kids of all ages; however, children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Balboa Branch Library 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach 949-644-3076 www.newportbeachlibrary.org 18 Tuesday SNeaky SpiNacH Book pre- view witH Nékter Juice Bar Nékter Juice Bar co-founder Alexis Schulze wrote the book Sneaky Spinach in order to spread the important message of living a healthy and active life. Schulze will host this book reading, which will be followed by arts & crafts activi- ties. You can see all the good in- gredients that go into a smoothie. Nékter will offer free kids smooth- ie coupon at the event. Pretend City | 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 | www.pretendcity.org 14 Friday way to play Day The activities at this monthly event are designed to help parents learn more about their child's development. From 10:30 am-2:30 pm, there will be guided activities geared for specific age groups. Between 10 am-12 pm, parents can take advantage of free dental and speech & hearing screen- ings, along with free ASQ Develop- ment Check-ups. There are limited spaces for these screenings, so it is best to sign up when you first arrive. Pretend City | 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 | www.pretendcity.org 15 Saturday SNow wHite aND tHe SeveN DwarFS This timeless Brothers Grimm's fairy tale has been trans- formed by the Maple Youth Ballet, part of the highly regarded Orange County-based Maple Conservatory of Dance. Their ballet adaptationn features everything everyone loves about the story. The MYB's ballet showcases its talented young danc- ers in a production that will make long-lasting memories. Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine 949-854-4646 | www.thebarclay.org 13 Thursday Let's Make CoMiCs Ever dreamt about creating your own comic book? You can find out how it can be done. Comic book artist Ja- vier Hernandez will lead this hands- on workshop that show would-be Stan Lees the process of making a comic book story, which they can keep and take home. This free class is open for elementary school through high school students. Newport Beach Central Library Children's Room | 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach | 949-717-3800 www.newportbeachlibrary.org 21 Friday kiDS NigHt out It is called "Kids Night Out," but it is "Par- ents Night Out" too. Parents can bring their children to the Com- munity Center and then enjoy a Friday night together. Children, meanwhile, will have a fun time playing games, doing crafts and watching a movie. There will be dinner and dessert. Advance regis- tration required. Kids Night Out is for children ages 5-12. Cypress Community Center 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress 714-229-6700 | www.cypressca.org 20 Thursday live aNimal SHow The library will have some unusual visitors today – live animals! They won't be prowling the aisles looking for books. These animals will be part of a presentation by Wild Won- ders. It is a nice opportunity for youngsters to get a good look at some real live exotic creatures that come from all around the globe. Yorba Linda Library 18181 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda 714-777-2837 www.ylpl.net 21 Friday imagiNology April 21-23. Dis- cover what local students have devised as their STEAM projects for the annual Imaginology com- petition. The contest's categories cover fields like photography, po- etry, crafts, science & engineering, video and both fine and fiber arts. Besides the exhibits, this family- oriented event also features hands- on activities for all ages. Orange County Fairgrounds 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714-708-1553 ocfair.com/steam 22 Saturday wilD weSt SteamFeSt The- Old West meets steampunk at this all ages festival which presents an eclectic lineup of attractions. There will be old west reenactors, tea dueling, blacksmithing, faro card games and a costume contest as well as a number of panel discus- sions, vendor booths, living his- tory tours. Evening concert head- lined by Steam Powered Giraffe. Heritage Museum Of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard Street, Santa Ana 714-540-0404 www.wildweststeamfest.com 22 Saturday aMeriCa's FaMiLy Pet exPo April 22-23. This pet lover's para- dise is inhabited by all types of creatures: those that walk, those that fly and those that swim. The 28th annual event returns with such favorite attractions as Cook's Racing Hogs & Dogs, Repticon and the Splash Dogs. New this year is a meet & greet with variety of large Sulcata Tortoises. Please leave your own pet at home. OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa www.PetExpoOC.org 22 Saturday eartH Day at tHe Bay Par- ticipate in a restoration project, check out environmental exhibits and even pick up a rain barrel. The festival holds a variety of activities for families, including a scavenger hunt (with prizes for all partici- pants), live entertainment, arts & crafts projects and live animal pre- sentations. There is even an oppor- tunity drawing, which will benefit the Newport Bay Conservancy. Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach 949-923-2290 | www.newportbay.org 22 Saturday eartH Day FeStival It might be hard to find a lovelier location to celebrate Earth Day than at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Its annual festival presents a fun day where you can learn about a variety of ways to better preserve our earth, our oceans and our envi- ronment. There usually are a num- ber of exhibitors on hand who can share information and expert tips that you can use in your daily lives. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach 714-846-1114 | bolsachica.org