National Wildlife Refuge, fws.gov/deerflat, 467-9278. Registration required.


Mom and Daughter Cake Decorating Date. Girls ages 3–10 and their moms are sure to remember this creative and yummy experi- ence. 1–3pm, Meridian High School. Space is limited; email phillips.shannon@meridi- anschools.org for more information and to register.


Monster Jam. One of the most popular tour- ing family entertainment sporting events in the world, Monster Jam is a dirt-flying, car- crushing explosive event of speed, power and breathtaking stunts. 2 & 7:30pm, Idaho Center. Tickets available at the Idaho Center Box Office, ictickets.com, or 442-3232, monsterjam.com.


Parent Survival Night. Quality kid time in a safe, fun, familiar place for ages 3–12. The Little Gym of Eagle/Meridian, thelittlegym. com/eaglemeridianid, 938-6185. Call to register.


X-Treme Gamers Night. Electronic game fans ages 12–17 will enjoy big-screen tournament play along with prizes, food, and drinks. 7–10pm, Fort Boise Community Center, cityofboise.org/parks, 384-4486.


Neighborhood Open Gyms. Supervised gym time for kids in grades K–6, 10am–2pm at Whitney, Liberty, and Koelsch Elementary Schools. For grades 7–12, 9am–noon at Les Bois, South, West, East, and Hillside Jr. High Schools. cityofboise.org/parks, 608-7652.


Shamrock Hunt. Hunt for the four-leaf clover, fun prizes for lucky winners. Fun for ages 3–12, 11am, Nampa Recreation Center, namparecreation.org, 468-5858. American Red Cross Babysitter Training. Ages 11–15 will learn information and skills neces- sary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents and guardians. 9am–3pm, Nampa Rec Center, nampareccenter.org, 468-5777.


Bilingual Marionette Show. Fun for all ages, noon, Garden City Library, notaquietlibrary.org.


Family Movie Matinee. Cars 2. Star racer Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. (2011, rated G). 2pm, Library! at Cole & Ustick, boisepubliclibrary.org, 570-6900.


Saturday Storytime. St. Patrick’s Day theme, an event for children of all ages. 11am, Barnes & Noble, 375-4454.


IDAHO Magazine Fiction Contest Readings & Awards. Hear some of Idaho’s best new fic- tion. Purchases made during this event will benefit the Meridian Elem. School Library. 1:30–3:30pm, Barnes & Noble, 375-4454.


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Gnat Man! Fun family theater. 2pm, Prairie Dog Playhouse, pdplayhouse.com, 336-7383.


JumpTime Idaho Family Day. Jump on huge mats that stretch side by side across the room. A family of 4 can jump for 2 hours for $25. JumpTime Idaho, 1375 E. Fairview Ave. in Meridian, jumptimeidaho.com, 855-5867.


Sunday Powerplay. Bring a friend and enjoy 2-for-1 public skating. 12:30–3:30pm, Idaho IceWorld, idahoiceworld.com, 331-0044.


Nutrition Detectives – A Class for Kids. Empower your child with the ability to make better food choices while still eating the foods they love. 3–4:30pm, Treasure Valley Midwives, register at boisenutritiondetec tives.eventbrite.com, or eattothrive.com.


Neighborhood Open Gyms. Supervised gym time for kids in grades K–6, 1–4pm at Whitney, Liberty, and Valley View Elementary Schools & 10am–2pm at Koelsch. For grades 7–12, 1–4pm at Les Bois and Hillside Jr. High Schools. cityofboise.org/parks, 608-7652.


Making Narrative Connections. Presented by Boise’s Novel Orchard. All writers of all genres, styles, and ages are encouraged to join. 3pm, Library! at Cole & Ustick, boisepubliclibrary.org, 570-6900.


Sprouts Writing: Writing Workshop for Kids. Kids who enjoy creative writing are invited to Sprouts Writing, a three-session workshop on writing for students ages 6–11. Sessions


Community Autism Resource Forum LearningRx invites you to attend the Community Autism Resource


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Plus, meet representatives from community organizations that provide help and resources for families impacted by autism.


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Forum with special guests Phil and Amy Parham, stars of “The Biggest Loser” TV show and parents of an autistic child.


March 12, 2012 7:00 p.m.


Church of the Harvest 831 North Main Street Meridian, ID 83642


Please RSVP by calling 258-2077


Admission is FREE or register online at: www.learningrx.com/boise-west


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