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The Fun-Time Calendar January 2013 Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confi rm times and requirements.

Jan 1 - 5 • Festival of Light at Moody Gardens • As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. Admission $6.95 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Jan 1 - 5 • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo • 6:00pm • For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. During Zoo Lights, the Zoo will close at 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. The Zoo will reopen for Zoo Lights at 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 9pm, and the event ending at 10pm. $8 members, $10 non-members • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Jan 1 • First Free Tuesday at the Houston Zoo • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 – 5pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Jan 2 • Teen Movie • 2:00pm • Call library for title. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 2 • Winter Craft • 6:00pm • 4-8 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 5 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • 5-12 yrs. • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Jan 5 • Free Craft for Kids-Picture This! Photo Frame • 11:00am-3:00pm • Capture the fun of a brand-new year in this festive frame for children’s favorite photos. • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Jan 6 • Target Free First Sunday at the Children’s Museum of Houston • 12:00pm-6:00pm • You’re invited to visit the Children’s Museum of Houston for free every first Sunday of the month, courtesy of Target! • All Ages • Free • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Jan 7, 14 & 28 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 mths • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 7 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs and rhymes for babies. • 0-18 mths • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 8 - May 4 • Mini-Session Classes • Fun, educational instruction along with professional quality teaching! These sessions include Ballet/Tap classes. No registration fee and no recital! • 3-8 yrs • Amy Blake Dance • amyblakedance.com • 281-482-0600

Jan 8 • Para los Ninos Bilingual Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Arts and Crafts • 4:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Each class the participant will create a piece of art they can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 12 yrs & up • Free • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Game Night • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. Come

join us for an hour long session. We will play different games

every week with prizes being awarded to the winners. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10 yrs & up • Free • The Recreation Center & Natatorium

• pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Baby/Toddler Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

Jan 9 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come help plan library programs. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 10 - 16 • Leggo My Lego • Celebrate Denmark’s contribution to recreational education with multiple Lego themed activities going on at the museum! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

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Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join the No Limits Bowling Team and make new friends, improve your game and enjoy the support of other participants! Course includes 6 games with shoes, refreshments, team t-shirt and team-building/socialization opportunities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Basketball • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Have fun while building fitness, coordination and teamwork. Participants learn basic basketball skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, playing defense, etc. Open to all skill levels. Course includes a team t-shirt. Parents, guardians, caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 12 yrs & up • Free • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 10 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Winter bedtime stories, juice and cookies provided. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Jan 11 - Apr 5 • Ladies Bible Study • 9:30am • Beth Moore “Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John” Friday’s 9:30 am - 12:00pm, January 11, 2013 - April 5, 2013 Tuesday’s 6:30pm - 8:00pm, January 15, 2013- April 2, 2013

Registering online at fbfconthenet/event-registration. • Cost of book $12 to $15. • First Baptist Church Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net

Jan 11, 18 & 25 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Water Exercise • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches. All classes take place in the activity pool. Must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with specials needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 13 yrs & up • Free • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 12 • Lowes Build and Grow-Mystery Kit • 10:00am • This Saturday, each store will receive a different classic Build and Grow kit! The project may be a mystery but it’s no surprise that your child will have fun building it at Lowe’s! • All Ages • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Jan 12 & 26 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 12 • Free Craft for Kids-All About Me Flip Book • 11:00am-3:00pm • Children create their own unique flip book and then write a story that’s all about them. • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Jan 12 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Night full of games, contests, crafts and all your favorite high energy entertainment...not to mention meeting

up with friends and just hanging out. Dinner will be served to each registrant. *Kids must be potty-trained. No exceptions. Pull-up are not considered potty-trained. Fee: $18/members; $24/ non-memebers • 3-11 yrs • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 14 & 28 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600

Jan 14 • Marshmallow Stamping Craft • 4:30pm • Create a Snowman by stamping with marshmallows. • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 15, 22 & 29 • Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

Jan 17 - 20 • Math Playground • Nearly everything we do has math in it! From geometry to measuring, come learn about the math we use every day during the Math Playground event. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Jan 17 • Winter Crafts • 3:30pm • 5 yrs & up • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Jan 18 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:00pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $25 members, non-members $35 • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042

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Jan 19 • Aladdin and the Arabian Nights • Take a magic carpet ride as we tour music inspired by Arabia. Showtimes ate 10am & 11:30am. • $16-$24 • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575

Jan 19 - Oct 6 • Newton Know-How • Aim, build, spin, and experience Newton’s Laws of Motion in an exciting new exhibit debuting at the Museum. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Jan 19 & 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Yoga • 10:00am • Class is offered by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In this class, you will learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath, the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, mediation, and the effects of stress and attitude on symptoms. Please RSVP to Sanita Stafford at 941-993-9568 or sanitafl@gmail.com before attending the class. • 13 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Country Place Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 19 • Free Craft for Kids-How Cold is it? Thermometer • 11:00am-2:00pm • Explore temperature and weather with a winter-themed thermometer children will love to display! • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Jan 19 & 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Wheelchair Soccer/Basketball • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Athletes can determine whether to play wheelchair soccer or wheelchair basketball. Come out and practice, play and socialize on one full court. No

registration required. • 13 yrs & up • Free • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 19 • Lego Time • 2:00pm • Come build a masterpiece. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 21 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Children will be introduced to foundation of music while having fun singing and dancing to their favorite songs. Instructor is certified by Texas in Music Education. • 3 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Country Place Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 21 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Peace Rally • 12:00pm • Take a trip to the museum to honor his acclaimed “I Have a Dream Speech” which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and sparked he everlasting legacy. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Jan 22 - Feb 3 • Camelot • Rediscover the grandeur of one of history’s greatest love stories in Lerner and Loewe’s timeless masterpiece. Showtimes: Jan 22-24, Jan 27 & Jan 29-31 7:30pm, Jan 25-26 & Feb 1-2 8pm and Jan 26-27 & Feb 2-3 2pm • Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887

Jan 23 • Teen Gaming • 7:00pm • Board and video games. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Jan 24 • Teen Ice Cream Social • 6:00pm • 12 yrs & up • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Jan 25 • Frosty’s Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Dan Brinkman • 10:30am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 25 • Young Adult Program-DIY iPhone Speakers • 4:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 25 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Dances • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Get your dancing shoes ready and join us for a night of music, light refreshments, socialization, and tons of fun with an entertaining DJ. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. RSVP required, limited to the first 150 participants. • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 26 - 27 • The Original Harlem Globetrotters • Bring the kids out for an exciting basketball experience. Saturday at 2 & 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. • Reliant Park • ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000

Jan 26 • Dawson Winter Dash • 8:30am • 5k & Family Fun Run supporting the Dawson High School Eagle Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Join the fun and excitement by cheering on your favorite racers and stay for some winter festivities, Texas-style. Entry to Winterfest included-up to a $10 value! Online registration available. • Pearland Junior High South, 4719 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

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Eagle Heights Christian Academy

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Gifted & Talented Kids Academy

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Heritage Christian Daycare

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iKidsikidsinc.com

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Ivy Kidsivykids.net

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Jungle Kids Academyjumpnjungle.com713-413-0700

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Little Genius Clublittlegeniusclub.com

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Livingstones Christian School

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Lutheran South Academylutheransouth.org281-464-8299

Methodist Childrens Program FUMC fumcpearland.org281-485-1466

Ms. Janet’s Children of the Futuremsjanets.com

League City- 281-538-5310Hughes Rd- 281-484-2376Scarsdale- 281-464-2366

Primrose Pearlandprimroseschools.com

Friendswood - 281-648-7773Pearland Parkway- 281-997-8855

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Log on to www.pearlandparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677.

Jan 26 • Winterfest • 10:00am-5:00pm • A fun-filled day of playing in the snow, riding rides, eating great food and playing games with friends and family. Event features a snow tubing hill, carnival, inflatables, games exotic petting zoo, rock climbing and more! Purchase your tickets in advance this year and save from Dec. 3-Jan 24; or bring a canned good to benefit the Pearland Neighborhood Center and receive $2 off admission price. Maximum one discount per ticket. All event parking takes place at Pearland ISD Bailey Campus, 4717 Bailey Rd. For more information on pre-sale tickets, visit website or call. • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Jan 26 • Free Craft for Kids-Magnetic Snowman Notepad • 11:00am-3:00pm • Celebrate the season with a decorative notepad that sticks right to the fridge. • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Jan 26 • Merging Forces Concert • The concert benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Performances are 4pm & 6pm. • San Jacinto South Campus on Beamer Rd • amyblakedance.com • 281-482-0600

Jan 28 • Feed the Birds Craft • 4:30pm • We will be making unique bird feeders by combining carrots, peanut butter & birdseed. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Jan 28 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear your pjs! • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • An exclusive installation of more than 100 children’s pedal cars on display. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Open Play • 10am-2pm • Every Tuesday thru Friday Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

TUESDAYToddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

WEDNESDAYToddler Time • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

THURSDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Mommy & Me Yoga • 10:45am-12:00pm • A combination of yoga for Mom, “yoga” for baby (movement, tummy time, basic massage, play, etc.) and bonding between the two. No experience is necessary. $45

for 4 weeks, 1 class per week. • Sundance Yoga Studio Friendswood • sundanceyoga.com • 281-482-9642

Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Let us do the cooking and cleaning for you while your family has a jumping good time. • $7/child 2 and up; $3.50/child under 2 • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

FRIDAYToddler Time • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Young Adult Program • 4:30pm-5:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

SATURDAYPearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com

Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700

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