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Kids Planner: Raptor Release, Touch-a-Truck, Bowling
Make the most of time off from school with some family activities.

Here are some ideas for fun things to do with your family this week.
Raptor Center Talk and Release
- When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the .
- Why Go: Hear about what the Raptor Center does during the course of rehabilitating an animal and watch one get released.
- Geared Toward: The whole family – elementary school kids would especially enjoy this.
- Price: Free.
Touch a Truck
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- When/Where: Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. at .
- Why Go: Let your preschooler or elementary age child check out trucks from the public safety and public works department. See the ladder truck, ambulance or snowplow.
- Geared Toward: Everyone but best for the younger set.
- Price: Free.
Bowling
- When/Where: All day, every day at .
- Why Go: Treat your kids to a round of bowling after this first week of school. The bonus is that you have their attention and can find out all about how their first few days went.
- Geared Toward: Everybody.
- Price: Varies depending on the day and time.