KIDS SNEAK PEEK COOKING UP YOUNG FUN.Byline: - Nancy Hewitt Summertime is a wonderful time to have fun with your children, whether it's indoors or outdoors. If you are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. some creative activities that you can enjoy together, take a look at ``The Incredible Secret Formula Book'' by Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone, two mothers who know how to make science fun. There are recipes for making rock candy rock candy n. A hard confection that is made by cooling a concentrated sugar syrup into large clear crystals around a piece of string or a stick. Noun 1. , jelly snakes, face paint, slimy putty, crystals, doughs, and more weird and awesome stuff. ``We let kids think about everything they do and how it relates to science,''says Levine. The 64-page book is divided into 13 sections ranging from bubbles and blowers to slime - six different kinds. When compiling entries for the book, she used Johnstone's kids and an assortment of cousins and neighborhood children to gauge what worked and what didn't. If she got a ``wow'' response, the recipe was a keeper. The whole concept behind the book is to use products you have at home or to purchase inexpensive items from the store. Like using Ivory bar soap for the exploding soap experiment. And making sure when doing the Eyd Eit (tie dye) project to mix bleach with one gallon of water. Part of the the book's appeal is that it encourages children and their parents to play together. ``Don't just hand the book to the child, hand them the ingredients and send them outside to do it,'' Levine says. ``Do it with your child. That's the fun of it.'' And really, isn't summer all about having fun? ``The Incredible Secret Formula Book'' retails for $5.95 and is available at local bookstores. For other fun activities, visit Levine's Web site: www.sciencelady.com. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Harry Potter is having a birthday. Join other kids age 8 and older at local ZanyBrainy stores at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to celebrate your favorite book hero's special day. Stores are in Northridge at Northridge Fashion Center Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995 and 1998. , 9301 Tampa Ave., (818) 576-1270; Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. at Northgate Center, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 101, (805) 449-4277; Pasadena, Hastings Village, 3393 E. Foothill Blvd., (626) 351-4663; Valencia, Town Center Drive, 24201 Valencia Blvd., (805) 288-1635; Glendale, 201 N. Brand Blvd., (818) 243-5077; and Woodland Hills at Warner Center Marketplace, 6520 Canoga Ave., (818) 887-9536. LIVE THEATER FOR KIDS: ``Blue's Clues Blue's Clues is a children's show about a dog named Blue. It features live action one on one on paper-cutout animation. The series follows a dog named Blue through her everyday life, providing small children with fun and education. The show airs on both Nick Jr. and Noggin. Live!'' is coming to Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, beginning July 31. The show comes to the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach on Tuesday and Wednesday, then moves to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium is a name commonly used for a city's auditorium and/or arena. Canada
The special performance at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 will benefit the Children Affected by AIDS foundation The Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF) is the global nonprofit foundation devoted to providing social, educational, recreation and other critical support programs to children impacted by HIV/AIDS. . Tickets for this event only are $100 per person and include a preshow party hosted by actress Marlee Matlin Marlee Beth Matlin (born August 24 1965) is an Academy Award-winning American actress who is almost completely deaf. Biography Early life Matlin was born in Morton Grove, Illinois to Libby and Donald Matlin, an automobile dealer. . Kids in attendance will be treated to breakfast, gift bags, door prizes and a chance to meet Blue the puppy in person. They will also receive preferred seating for the show. To order tickets for the benefit only: (310) 258-0580. |
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