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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Feb. 9-16

This week, we're showcasing Valentine activities and craft workshops along with dance performances and fundraisers.

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner!

You are pressed for time, so we've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

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Here is the list for Feb. 9-16:

  • Where/When: , 302 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis/1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
  • Why: My Gym has a Valentine's Day Party for you, the kids can make Valentine's, play games, enjoy songs and dances. Select Confections will provide the treats and drinks for the party. Enrollment Special for the Valentine's Day Party only, enroll for membership during the party and receive $50 off the membership fee and enjoy the party for free!   http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_news.aspx?id=286&articleid=3664, phone: 410-573-989.

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  • Price: Enrolled Members: $7 Members: Bring a friend to enroll in class and the party is FREE for you and your friend! Members: $10 Non-members: $12.

    • Where/When: 2590 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater (Knights of Columbus Hall/7 p.m. Feb. 12.
    • Why: This event will benefit the All Children's Chorus of Annapolis (ACCA), a non-profit organization, partially funded by the Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Maryland State Arts Council, and City of Annapolis. Entertainment for the evening will be performers Kevin Lee and Jared Stern, admission will include the first beverage and a light dining fare.http://www.allcca.com/, Phone: 410-320-1794.

  • Price: $40 per person; $75 per couple; $280 per table of 8 (For ages 16+.

    • Where/When: , 3277 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 13.
    • Why: The Parisi Speed School is sponsoring a University of Maryland Gymkana Performance. Please call 410-956-2665 to reserve your spot.  This performance is FREE for ages 5 and up.Gymkana's mission is to inspire drug-free and healthy lifestyles through positive example. With children as the primary audience, the members of the Gymkana Troupe demonstrate their commitment to making healthy choices through impressive gymnastic performances and mentorship in Gymkana's gymnastics classes and summer camp.http://www.southriverfitness.com, 410-956-2665

  • Price: Free.

    • Where/When: , 743 W Central Ave, Davidsonville/2 p.m. Feb. 13.
    • Why: Get the kids started gardening early with this crafty class. Students start off by decorating a terracotta pot and then plant a rose to create a sweet gift for someone special in their life (think Mom, Grandma or a teacher). http://homesteadgardens.com/winter-workshops, 410-798-500. 

    • Price: $15 per person.

    • Where/When: , Camp Letts Road, Edgewater/2 p.m. Feb. 13.
    • Why: Grab the family and come explore the YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater. As the oldest organized resident camp in the Washington metro area, Camp Letts offers an exciting camper experience for campers including hiking, horseback riding, sailing and much more. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and figure out if your child is ready for camp. http://www.campletts.org/about.htm, 410-919-1410.

    • Price: Free.

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