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KIDS
GYMNASTICS CLASSES will be offered at the South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd. Cost is $24 for four weeks. Saturdays, 10-11am. 444-6601.TOAD HALL children's book store offers a variety of events for the kids every week. Sat, Feb 15, 11am-1:30pm: lunch with Angelica Ballerina, featuring a dance lesson, a strontium, and cheese sandwiches ($4, RSVP). The shop is located at 1206 W. 38th, Suite #1101. 323-2665.
THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL is currently taking submissions for their local film, video, and animation competition. All youth age 9-18 are eligible to participate. Sponsored by the Austin Children's Museum. Submission deadline is May 15, 1997, so start working now! For details, look up http://www.amplify.com/acm or call 472-2499, ext. 235.
THE AUSTIN NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER, located in Zilker Park, provides exhibits and educational programs for children of all ages. Free. Hours are Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm. The center is a variety of classes and workshops for both children and families throughout February. They include: Backpacking Adventure; Mountain Biking Adventure; Life in Tropical Rain Forests; Caving Is Cool; Paws and Claws; Red, Fish, Blue Fish, One Fish, Two Fish; and more. Call for schedules and fees. 327-8181.
AUSTIN ZOO features a "hands-on" approach to educating our community about a variety of exotic and domestic animals. Admission is $4 adults, $3.50 kids/seniors, kids under 3 years free. Open daily, 10am-6pm; 10807 Rawhide Tr. 288-1490.
NATIONAL WILDFLOWER RESEARCH CTR., 4801 LaCrosse, Saturday activities featuring nature walks, planting, leaf-printing, stories, and more. 292-4200.
PIONEER FARM, 11418 Sprinkle Cut Off Rd., shows how pioneers settled and farmed the land. Visitors can see farm animals, take part in daily chores, and tour historic homes and barns. Sun, Feb 16: the farm is closed in honor of President's Day. Sun, Feb 23: Field to Food - The staff at the farm will process a barnyard chicken, as well as demonstrate tasty ways of preparing chicken using the woodburning stove and dutch ovens. Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm is open Sundays, 1-5pm; Mon-Wed, 9:30am-1pm. Admission is $3 adults/$2 children 3-12. 837-1215.
AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM "Inside the Looking Lens - The Art and Science of Photography" is the latest exhibit at the museum. A variety of events for the whole family will be held throughout the exhibition's run - participants can work in a dark room, select their own tools in a camera store, compose their own photograph on a computer, and capture images on film in the museum's photo booth. Playscape Escape, an educational, hands-on activity program for parents and children (up to age 2), is held every Monday, 10am-1pm. Admission is free every Wednesday, 5-8pm. Hours: Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, noon-5pm (closed Mon). 1501-A W. Fifth. 472-2494.