January
2003
Places
to Play
Explore
the city and the greater Trenton area with your children through
these great cultural and recreational opportunities.
Saturday,
January 11 and Sunday, January 12
Super Science Weekend 2003
23rd Annual Celebration of Science and Technology.
New
Jersey State Museum
205 West State Street, Trenton
www.newjerseystatemuseum.org
An
interesting mix of entertaining science programs in the auditorium,
continuous demonstrations by scientific organizations, and nonstop
shows in the Planetarium. In addition, the Museum's own scientists
emerge from behind the scenes to talk about their work. Most activities
are free. For more information, or the register, call (609) 292-6310.
Sunday
January 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Second Sunday Family Arts Program
This month's topic: Africa - Dwellings and Designs
ARTWORKS
19 Everett Alley, Trenton
www.artworksnj.org
Open
studio workshops. Free, indoors, all ages, no registration required,
refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call
(609) 394-9436.
Saturday,
January 25, 8:30-10 a.m.
Winter Search Party
Isles, Inc. Family Walk Series
Cadwalader Park, Trenton
www.isles.org
Become
a winter explorer! Investigate the lives of animals and plants
in the winter. Look for footprints, abandoned nests, winters homes
and much more. Bring your binoculars and magnifying lenses. Tour
leader is Kevin Kopp. Tour will leave from the front of the cottage
in Cadwalader Park. Tour is free of charge. Reservations are required.
In the event of rain, the tour will be cancelled. Call (609) 393-5656,
Ext. 19 for more information.
If
you have any suggestions for this column, please email me - lisa@trentondowntowner.com.
Remember,
Trenton is a great place to live, learn, work and PLAY! Have fun
and see you next month.
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Lisa Kasabach