4th Annual Special Needs Activity & Resource Fair - Lewisville The LISD Special Education PTSA is host- ing its 4th Annual Special Needs Ac- tivities & Resources Fair. Families from LISD and surround- ing communities are invited to attend this informative event! There will be some- thing for all ages and abilities, and every- one is welcome. We are inviting various activities, sports, therapists, summer camps, lawyers, fi- nancial planners, and professionals that serve the Special Needs community from early child- hood through adult- hood to come share their information with students and families, as well as educators. For ques- tions, email Heather
Brogan-Myers at mailto:hbroganmyers@
yahoo.com http://www.lisdseptsa.txpta.org - Bolin Administrative Center, 1565 West Main Street, Lewisville - Sat Feb 5 10am to 2pm
Family Days at the Crow - Dallas Chinese New Year Celebration: Kick off your Chinese New Year with lion dances, lantern making, yoga inspired by the ani- mals of the Chinese Zodiac, and a rabbit pet- ting zoo in honor of the Year of the Rabbit.
http://www.crowcollection.org/event_view. aspx?date=2/5/2011 - The Crow Collection, 2010 Flora Street, Dallas 75201 - Sat Feb 5 10am to 2pm
Dallas Capoeira Grand Opening Come celebrate with us the opening of the 1st and only full-time Brazilian Capoeira school in all of DFW. Events on this day include: -FREE workshop kids 3-11, 11am -FREE workshop adults 12 & up, 12pm -FREE food -Door prize entry for all who attend Come find
out why Brazilian Capoeira is the funnest and sleekest way for you and your family to stay active and fit. Dance, Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Music, and a cultural experience. http://www.
capdallas.com - Dallas Capoeira - Sat Feb 5 11am to 1pm
3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trails - McK- inney
Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. Af- ter a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by some free paddle time to explore on your own. Minimum Age: 7 years $32 members | $42 non-members. http://
heardmuseum.org - Heard Museum 1 Nature Place McKinney, Texas 75069 - Sat Feb 5 1pm to 4pm
SPCA Grief Counseling Group - Dallas The SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery pro- gram is designed to help those who are griev- ing the loss of a beloved companion animal. Free and open to the public. SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, conference room.
http://www.spca.org (214) 742-SPCA - Dallas - Sat Feb 5 1pm to 2pm
Daddy and Daughter Dance - The Colony Sparkling tiaras, pink balloons, and little girls with curls will set the tone for the upcoming Daddy and Daughter Dance sponsored by The Colony Parks and Recreation Department. Dads, uncles, grandfathers and caregivers can enjoy a special evening with their little girl (ages 3 - 12), Saturday, February 5. Partici- pants will have the option to purchase tickets for one of two dances at The Cascades Event Center at 5909 Stone Creek Drive. Tickets for the Daddy and Daughter Dance are on sale now at The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 North Colony Boulevard. Participants can purchase tickets for either the 5:00pm or 7:00pm dance. The cost is $30 per couple and includes one 4X6 photo. The Colony Recreation Center at 972-625-1106.
http://www.ci.the-colony.tx.us - Cascades Event Center at 5909 Stone Creek Drive, The Colony - Sat Feb 5
Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance Join us on Saturday, February 5 for an evening of dancing, light refreshments, photographs, and more. Ages 3 to 7 are invited from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 16 are invited from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The dance will be held at the BISD Fine Arts Complex, 9200 Mid-Cities Blvd, with a live DJ. The cost is $8 per per- son. Tickets are on sale at the NRH Recreation Center, 6720 NE Loop 820. For more details, please call 817-427-6600. Sign up before Feb- ruary 1 for a chance to win door prizes and limo rides! - BISD Fine Arts Complex, 9200 Mid-Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills - Sat Feb 5 6pm to 7:30pm
6 Sunday
Family Past Times at Dallas Heritage Village The 1st Sunday of the month is free admission day at the Village. Pack a lunch and bring the whole family for historic fun. Participate in themed activities for everyone to enjoy. http://
www.dallasheritagevillage.org - Dallas Heri- tage Village, Dallas - Sun Feb 6
8 Tuesday
Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano Join us at one of our regular program meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. There’s always an interesting speaker, and you’ll meet a lot of fun women! Please join us at SMU-in- Legacy, 5228 Tennyson Parkway, Plano. Look for our signs! (West of Preston Road on the SE Corner of Tennyson & Democracy) http://
www.newcomerfriends.org - Plano - Tue Feb 8 9:30am to 11:30am
February Kids Club at The Parks at Arlington The Parks at Arlington invites little ones and their parents/caregivers to the first Kids Club of 2011. Off to a sweet start, free, one-hour club event will include Valentine-themed ac- tivities, including a make-and-take craft that’s sure to please. There are no fees, no tickets, no fuss - just fun. Parents/caregivers will be required to stay with their child/children dur- ing Kids Club. Activities for Kids Club will be designed for children ages two to six, but all children are welcome.
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