Storytime @ Apache Junction Library

Apache Junction Library
1177 N. Idaho Rd.

Apache Junction, AZ 85119

*Thursdays*
Baby Time ~ 9:30-9:50 Birth-2 yrs
Toddler Time ~ 10:15-10:45 2-3yr
Preschool ~ 11-11:30 4-5yrs

*The website says the toddler time and preschool time runs through March-I will check in April to see if this changes!

Apache Junction Library is FREE for us Laredo Ranchers :)
There is also an event calendar you can check out here.
Thanks Autumn for your info!

Story Time @ Queen Creek Library

Queen Creek Branch Library
21802 S. Ellsworth Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
 
Baby Time ~ Mondays 9:30-10 am
Ages 0-18 months with parent or caregiver. Introduce the library and books to your baby as we share stories, finger plays and movement activities. This is a lap-sit program. Registration needed. Mary Lou Fulton Room.

Toddler Time ~ Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:15-10:45am
Ages 18-36 months (with parent or caregiver). Share stories, rhymes and songs that are just right for your growing toddler. Tickets handed out 15 minutes prior to story time. Limited to 50 participants. Mary Lou Fulton Room

Preschool Time ~ Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:15-11:45am
Ages 3-6. Join us for story time with great stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Tickets handed out 15 minutes prior to story time. Limited to 50 participants. Mary Lou Fulton Room.


For information visit the Maricopa County Library District's Web site or call 602-652-3000.

Passport to Discovery Sat. 27th! 10-2

Passport to Discovery

A family experience that will excite, educate and entertain!
Date: 3/27/2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Desert Mountain Park
22201 S. Hawes Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
Passport to Discovery combines art, culture, science and fun in an all-in-one community celebration!

The entire family can enjoy a day of "discovery" and fun through interactive performances on the Cultural Rhythms Stage, hands on art and science activities in the Art Adventures area and Discovery Zone. Satisfy your taste buds and enjoy shopping at our Cultural Connections food court and specialty vendor area.

A signature feature of the event, the fifth annual Queen Creek Salsa Challenge will provide individuals the opportunity to prepare their tastiest salsa recipes to compete for the title of "Queen Creek's Best Salsa." A public tasting will be held with proceeds going to support the Queen Creek Family Resource Center.

Don't forget a bag or basket for the kids to load up on the "egg-straordinary" hidden treats at the scheduled egg hunts!

Egg Hunt Schedule:
10:30 a.m. 0 - 2 yrs
11:15 a.m. 3 - 4 yrs
Noon 5 - 6 yrs
12:30 p.m. 7 - 8 yrs
1 p.m. 9 - 11 yrs
1:30 p.m. Open*
*(For children who missed their scheduled time)

Passport to Discovery's "Honored Country" for 2010 is Ireland. Come and enjoy the music, dance and stories of Ireland along with a cultural display by the Irish Cultural Center. Check out the Cultural Rhythms Stage schedule for details.

Free shuttle service will be offered from overflow parking at the LDS church building on Ocotillo Road west of Hawes Road.

For more information, please check out the Passport to Discovery Web Page!

Roots n' Boots Family Rodeo

Sat. April 17th 8am-5pm

Admission:

$5/person or $20 Max/Vehicle

Carnival rides and other activities are included in the price of admission!

Location:

HorseshoePark & Equestrian Centre

20464 E. Riggs Rd

Queen Creek, AZ

Bring your family and spend the day!

~Carnival Rides

~Pony Rides

~Petting Zoo

~Blacksmith Demo's

~Gem Panning

~All Day Rodeo Events

~Food & Specialty Vendors

~Stick Horse Rodeo for Lil Buckaroo's

~Greased Pig Chase

~Money Calf

~Chicken Chase

Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs!

www.queencreek.org/HPEC

Farmer's Market and Safety Fair Sat 3/6

{This was in an email today...looks fun!}

Farmers' Market/Safety Fair

A free family event!
Date: 3/6/2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Queen Creek Library
21802 S. Ellsworth Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242

Residents looking for a way to enjoy the beautiful springtime weather are invited to join the Town of Queen Creek at the upcoming Farmers' Market and Safety Fair. This highly anticipated event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6 at the Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.

Residents may purchase locally produced treats and handcrafted items including decorations, jewelry, hair accessories, soaps, greeting cards and other artwork.

Kids can bring their bikes and join the Queen Creek Fire Department to navigate through bicycle obstacle courses. Also on hand will be free fingerprint services, child safety seat inspections, bike helmet giveaways and other safety demonstrations.

Playgroup Wednesdays @ 3:30

~Laredo Ranch Main Park Area
~Lots of fun and lots of kids!
~Fun to chat it up with other moms

Benefit for Landon Smith

There is a benefit event taking place this Wednesday, March 3rd, at the East Valley Barro's Pizza Locations, that will benefit 3-year-old Landon Smith, who was involved in a tragic gun accident February 6th. The participating Barro's locations are:
~Power/Queen Creek,
~Copper Basin,
~Ray/Val Vista,
~Power/Brown,
~Gilbert/Baseline,
~Brown/Gilbert, and
~Southern/Clearview.

If you make a purchase at any of these locations this Wednesday, and mention Landon Smith, 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the cost of his medical expenses.You can also donate directly through Bank of America, Account #457019440699.