KARATE FOR KIDS is offered at Austin Cha Yon Ryu, led by Master John Blankenship. Children learn discipline and focus. 452-3618.
THE CREATIVITY CLUB is an afterschool program for hose who want more than daycare for their 6-9 year old children. Sponsored by the Dougherty Arts Center, the club provides an introduction to the performing and visual arts through drama, music, dance, visual arts, and non-competitive recreational games. The club is offered all school year at Sunset Valley Elementary, Zilker Elementary, and the Dougherty Arts Center. Also, registration is currently underway for Visual and Performing Arts for Preschoolers. 397-1458.
THERE ARE LOTS OF GREAT STORYTIMES around Austin, and here's some of
them: Sunset Valley Bookstop, 5400 Brodie Lane, Suite 1000, has a
children's storytime every Saturday afternoon at 1pm; Crossroads Bookstop, 9070
Research, has changed its weekly storytime to every Sat and Sun at 1pm in their
children's section. A different story is featured each storytime. Free and open
to all; BookPeople's Book Kids' Storytime is every Sat at 1:30pm for all ages
and every Wed at 10:30 for 2-6 year olds. Silly and for free.
472-5045 for
theme or to get on mailing list; Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 10000
Research at the Arboretum, has children's activities at 10:30 am on Wednesdays,
8pm on Fridays, and 11am on Saturdays. 418-8985.
AIKIDO CLASSES FOR CHILDREN ages 6-12 are offered weekly at Hancock Recreation Center, 41st & Red River. Children learn the basics of self-defense, conflict avoidance and resolution, and self-awareness through games, exercises, and aikido techniques. 453-7765 or 703-8942.
FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINICS will be available in November for youth under 18 years of age. Parents need to bring their children's shot records to the clinic they're attending. For the location nearest you, call 469-2191.
HERE'S LISTENING TO YOU KIDS is a call-in radio talk show by kids, for
kids, every Sunday,
4-5pm, on KOOP 91.7FM. Kids speak about different fun
or serious topics. Kids can call in and give them input on that day's topic, or
write and tell them a topic they would like to have discussed. Write: KOOP
Kids, PO Box 49340,
Austin, TX 78765.
PIONEER FARM is a place to learn how pioneers settled and farmed the land. Visitors can see the farm animals, take part in daily chores, and tour historic homes and barns. November 23-26, the farm will be closed for the holiday weekend. The farm is open Sundays, 1-5pm; Mon-Wed, 9:30am-1pm. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children 3-12. 837-1215.
THE AUSTIN NATURE CENTER, located in Zilker Park, provides exhibits and educational programs for children of all ages. Exhibits illustrate the ecology of Central Texas through preserved natural areas, including a pond trail, a "Discovery Lab" featuring hands-on displays, wildlife exhibits with native animals (injured or orphaned and unable to survive in the wild), and a wildlife garden featuring native habitats. Admission is free. Hours are Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm. 327-8181.
AUSTIN ZOO, aka Good Day Ranch, features a "hands-on" approach to educating our community about a variety of exotic and domestic animals. Children can pet, feed, and learn about a variety of animals, including a serval, lemur, python, wallaby, and others. The zoo will sponsor a special holiday camp for kids in Dec. Look in next week's issue for details. Admission is $4 adults, $3.50 kids/seniors, kids under 3 years free. Open daily, 10am-6pm; 10807 Rawhide Tr., 288-1490.
AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM A new permanent addition, "The Weather Gallery," is featured at the museum. Museum-goers can observe cloud formations, experience a wind tunnel, or make it rain. "Jungle Impressions" is also on view through January 21. Visitors begin their journey at the Travelers' Outpost where they pick up supplies: pith helmet, clipboard, and note pages, and continue their exploration by collecting sketches and rubbings of plant and animal forms, crossing a winding river, peeking into a cave, and visiting a butterfly corner. Hours: Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, noon-5pm. $2.50 (free for members and kids under 2); 1501-A W. Fifth. 472-2494.
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