Preschool Open Gym @ JETS Gymnastics

Jets Gymnastics • 2440 Clare Lane NE • 285-9262 • www.jetsgym.com

Preschool Open Gym: Every Monday and Friday from 10:30 to noon and Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30pm. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

Storytime @ ABC&Toy Zone

Storytime at ABC & Toy Zone • Miracle Mile Shopping Center • 286-8440 • www.abctoyzone.com

Story Time with Peter Wednesdays at 10:30am. Story Time with Kristin Fridays at 10:30am. Story Time with Peter Saturdays at 10:30am. Free craft project immediately following Saturday's storytime (11 a.m.).

Kids Club @ Prairie Walls Climbing Gym

Kids Club is a chance for young climbers to experience the excitement of rock climbing in the supervised environment at Prairie Walls. Kids love to climb, and as they learn the skills of safe rock climbing they will also be gaining self confidence, learning trust, improving coordination and physical fitness. Prairie Walls staff will take care of all the safety checks and belaying while the kids climb. For kids that have taken our Get Vertical or Sharp End classes, the staff will provide supervision while the kids practice the belaying and safety skills they have learned. Our staff to climber ratio is approximately 1 to 8. Fridays, 5:00 to 7:00. $18.00, All of the required rental equipment is included. Kids Club punch cards: 10 pass $140.00; 5 pass $80.00. Reservations are requested for kids club. www.prairiewalls.com

Gov. Jesse Ventura @ B&N Apache

Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Apache Mall • 281-7950

Upcoming Events

Friday, Mar 19 at 6:00 pm. American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura will be joining us to discuss and autograph his new book, American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us.

Monday, Mar 1 at 11:00 am. Storytime. "Race You to Bed" - Getting ready for bed is tiring! Join us in the Children's Department to see how many things the bunny can race to bed.

Saturday, Mar 6 at 10:30 am. Biscuit the Dog is coming to Barnes & Noble. Biscuit will be here for storytime with Miss Pam. Join us in the Children's Department for stories about our dog friend Biscuit. Bring your camera!

Monday, Mar 8 at 11:00 am. "Sitting Duck Storytime" - Can babysitting a puppy really be that hard? Just ask Max the Duck after he spends the day with Anabel the puppy.

Saturday, Mar 13 at 10:30 am. Storytime Adventures with Miss Pam. Is it hard to pick out clothes to wear? Can something actually have too much purple? Listen to Miss Pam tell how difficult getting dressed can be for a certain little girl in Too Purpley!

Saturday, Mar 13 at 2:00 pm. American Girl Event. Join us for an event inspired by American Girl's newest Girl of the Year Lanie Holland. Lanie discovers the world in her own backyard. Fun crafts and activities will revolve around the "nature" theme. Sign-up is required. Ages 8 and older please.

Monday, Mar 15 at 11:00 am. St. Patrick's Day Storytime. The luck o' the Irish is in the air. Join us for a St. Patrick's Day countdown and a fun craft to celebrate the day!

Saturday, Mar 20 at 10:30 a. Storytime Adventures with Miss Pam. It's Very Hungry Caterpillar Day! Join Miss Pam as she reads about our favorite creepy, crawly friend and all the food that gets eaten.

Monday, Mar 22 at 11:00 am. Hot Rod Hamster Storytime. Hamsters are fast... but this Hamster wants to be really fast so he needs a Hot Rod for the big race. Join us in the Children's Department for some speedy fun!

Saturday, Mar 27 at 10:30 am. Storytime Adventures with Miss Pam. Have you ever seen a crocodaddy? Come to the Children's Department and listen as Miss Pam reads about a brave little boy searching for this creature in Crocodaddy.

Monday, Mar 29 at 11:00 am. Wag Storytime. Do you know why dogs wag their tail? Mooch thinks he knows why Earl wags his tail. Join us in the Children's Department to see if he's right.

Bob Miller, Magician @ Paradise Pete's

Going out to dinner? Looking for something fun for the whole family? Magician, Bob Miller makes balloon animals for the kids and performs table-side magic at local restaurants. Look below to see where Bob Miller is performing tonight. For more information on Bob Miller, Magician visit www.bobmillermagic.com.

* Monday nights: 5:30 - 7:30pm @ Dos Amigos 2 (20 4th Street SE, 282-3300).
Tuesday nights: 5 - 7 p.m. @ Pizza Ranch (1580 2nd Ave NW, Stewartville)
* Wednesday nights: 5:30 - 7:30pm @ Dos Amigos 1 (Hwy 52 North, 536-4527)
* Thursday nights: 5:30 - 7:30pm @ O'Neill's Pizza Pub (1201 Broadway S, 529-1200)
* Friday nights: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Paradise Pete's (Miracle Mile Shopping Center, 287-8700).

Family Fun Night @ The Y

Come and unwind after a busy week and enjoy an active night of games as a family. The program takes place two Fridays a month. Families will play gym games, have scavenger hunts, enjoy special family challenges and more. This is a great way to spend time together and get to know other families at The Y. Activities appropriate for children ages 4 and older. Parents may bring younger children as Kids Care will be open for the younger children. Preregistration required. Free for Y Members. $10 per family for nonmembers. 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 22; Feb. 5 and 19; March 5 and 19. www.rochfamy.org

Kids Night Out @ JETS Gymnastics

Jets Gymnastics • 2440 Clare Lane NE • 285-9262 • www.jetsgym.com

KIDS NIGHT OUT. Fridays, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Kindergarten to age 15. $15 for members. $18 for nonmembers.