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Kid Creations, on Tuesdays; kids can drop in after school to make, create, and construct art, crafts, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Step by Step, build a set of stairs based on Marvin Cones paintings; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Marion Public Library, 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Wed Nov 28. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Hiawatha Public Library, check out Marvin Cones painting The Houses That Jack Built and build a house in your imagination; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Nov 30. Twas the ARTmare Before X-mas: Candyland Kids Night, featuring child performances, hula-hoop artists, a holiday arts & crafts station, face-painting, refreshments, and more; $5-7; for tickets and information, call 562-477-4965 or e-mail sarahrobb15@ yahoo.com, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.robb-designs.com, 6pm Fri Nov 30. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Achmed, see how Marvin Cones cat features in the artists works; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http:// www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Dec 7. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Achmed, see how Marvin Cones cat features in the artists works; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Marion Public Library, 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Wed Dec 19. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Abstracts, a look at some of Marvin Cones abstract pieces, and find out how simple and fun it can be to make abstract art; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http:// www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Dec 28. Kid Creations, on Tuesdays; kids can drop in after school to make, create, and construct art, crafts, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Jan 8 thru Tue Mar 5.
to the Winter 2012/13 KWQC Family Fun Guide, a special supplement to the River Cities Readers Winter Guide. We have separated our childrens calendar from the regular seasonal guide and made it easier to navigate so that you can find the perfect events for your kids and family. Weve also added fun activities related to some of the hundreds of things happening over the next three months in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. So any day your children complain about being bored, youre sure to find the perfect antidote here.
563-326-1333, RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Jan 19. Kidz Days at RME, an educational program geared for children pre-school to 12 years of age that is centered on live music and other performances just for kids; $5 for parents, kids free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Feb 16. Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Nov 26 thru Mon Dec 17. Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Nov 26. Book Bunch Club, a book club with activities for children ages 7-9.s; free; for information, call 309-5242480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 27. 30/31 Storytime, on Tuesdays; for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. Baby Story Time, on Tuesdays, for ages 0-18 months; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 18. Preschool Storytimes, on Tuesdays; stories, songs, and action rhymes for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Tue Nov 27 thru Tue Dec 11. Books on the Move!, for ages 4 & under; a new, active, storytime program based on music, movement, and early literacy; free; for information, call 309-5242480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Nov 28. Southwest Storytime, on Wednesdays; for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Nov 28 thru Wed Dec 19. Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Nov 28. Building with Books Lego Club, for ages 6-12; build with Lego blocks while listening to stories; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www. molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Nov 29. Preschool Storytimes, on Thursdays; stories, songs, and action rhymes for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Nov 29 thru Thu Dec 13. Preschool Story Time, stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http:// www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Thu Nov 29. Little River Valley Readers Toddler Story Time, on Thursdays; stories, activities, craft time, and singing for ages 2-3; free; for information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http:// www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 10am Thu Nov 29 thru Thu Dec 27. Toddler Story Time, on Thursdays; activities, stories, and social interaction for ages 18-36 months; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu Nov 29 thru Thu Dec 27. Main Storytime, on Fridays; stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary. org, 10:30am Fri Nov 30 thru Fri Dec 21. Preschool Story Time, on Fridays, for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Nov 30 thru Fri Dec 28. Preschool Story Time, on Fridays, for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Nov 30 thru Fri Dec 28. Teen Book Club, refreshments served; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, 30/31 Branch, Rock Island Public Library, 3059 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Sat Dec 1. Evening Storytime, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Dec 3. Reading Assistance Dogs, students can take a turn reading to one of the dogs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. com, 6pm Wed Dec 5. Book Launch for Cupcake Diaries: Emma, Smile and Say Cupcake, for grades 2-5; the event includes Wimpy Kid games, a craft, and a chapter reading of the book; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Thu Dec 6. Reading Assistance Dogs, kids gain confidence and self-esteem in reading by practicing on dogs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http:// www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Thu Dec 6. Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Dec 10. Evening Storytime, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, 30/31 Branch, Rock Island Public Library, 3059 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Dec 10. Teen Writers Group, teens share their works with others, get feedback, and learn some new tricks; free; for information, call 309-524-2440 or e-mail reference@ molinelibrary.org, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 10. DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and Humanoids discuss all things relating to science-fiction and fantasy books, music, and movies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Dec 10. Tales for Tots!, ages 0-3 and an adult caregiver hear stories, move to music, recite action poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 12. Readers Theater, listen to young readers perform folk tales, fairy tales, and other stories in script form; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www. molinelibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec 12. Books on the Move!, for ages 4 & under; a new, active, storytime program based on music, movement, and early literacy; free; for information, call 309-5242480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Sat Dec 15. Southwest Evening Storytime, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Winter Blues at RME, open to musicians 8-18 yrs. of age, led by RMEs Ellis Kell and Hal Reed; featuring veteran blues musicians from the region as special guests; the focus will be on sharpening ones individual skills and expressing oneself through the blues roots form by learning how to improvise, and also through the composition of original blues lyrics and music; workshops and rehearsals Dec. 26 - 28; for information and to register, e-mail ekell@rivermusicexperience. org or call 563-326-1333 ext. 113., RME (River Music Experience), 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. rivermusicexperience.org, 3pm Wed Nov 21 thru Wed Dec 26. Kidz Days at RME, an educational program geared for children pre-school to 12 years of age that is centered on live music and other performances just for kids; $5 for parents, kids free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Dec 15. Kidz Days at RME, an educational program geared for children pre-school to 12 years of age that is centered on live music and other performances just for kids; $5 for parents, kids free; for information, call
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Toddler Story Time, on Wednesdays; activities, stories, and social interaction for ages 18-36 months; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30. Toddler Story Time, on Thursdays; activities, stories, and social interaction for ages 18-36 months; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu Jan 3 thru Thu Jan 31. Preschool Story Time, on Fridays, for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 25,. Preschool Story Time, on Fridays, for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 25. Baby Story Time, on Mondays, for ages 0-18 months; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28. Pillows & Pages, on Mondays; songs, stories, games, and more for kids of all ages; attend in your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend or a pillow; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Jan 7 thru Mon Jan 28.
ur donkey friend Eyeore may always be feeling Miserable! Miserable!, but audiences at the Old Creamery Theatre are about to be feeling Delighted! Delighted! Thats because the Amanabased venue, from November 24 through December 15, will be staging the holiday musical A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, a brand-new adventure featuring all of author A.A. Miles beloved characters from the HundredAcre Wood! Milnes original Pooh book featured 10 individually titled chapters; see how familiar you are with them by filling in the missing word (or words) from six of them! 1) In Which Pooh Goes Visiting & Gets Into a ___________. A) Honey Jar B) Tight Place C) Real Mess 2) In Which Eyeore Loses a Tail & Pooh Finds ___________. A) a Friend B) Happiness C) One 3) In Which Piglet Meets ___________. A) a Heffalump B) a Woozle C) His Match 4) In Which Eyeore Has a Birthday & Gets Two ___________. A) Presents B) Balloons C) Candles 5) In Which Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition to ___________. A) Africa B) the North Pole C) Pooh Corner 6) In Which Piglet Is Entirely Surrounded by ___________. A) Bees B) Jagulars C) Water
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Evening Storytime, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Jan 14. DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and Humanoids discuss all things relating to science-fiction and fantasy books, music, and movies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jan 14. 30/31 Storytime, on Tuesdays, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jan 15 thru Tue Jan 29. Southwest Storytime, on Wednesdays, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www. rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Jan 16 thru Wed Jan 30. Rainbow Readers, book group for teens in grades 6-12 interested in the issues that face lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender teens; the group will discuss new LGBQT Young Adult literature each month and how the books relate to teenagers everyday lives; free; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Jan 17. Main Storytime, on Fridays, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Jan 18 and Fri Jan 25. Evening Storytime, for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Jan 21.
y now, Disney and Pixar have probably given us enough animated characters to fill an entire arena. Who wants to see if thats true?! Hopefully you do, because Molines i wireless Center is about to present seven performances of Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic, a brand-new skating extravaganza featuring more Disney and Pixar figures than you can count! In addition to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Daffy Duck, Goofy, and other favorites, this exciting family event (running December 13 through 16) will showcase plush versions of dozens of animated characters including a few you might have forgotten about! Try matching the following names with the movies they appear in! 1) Dash 2) Drizella 3) Grimsby 4) Le Fou 5) Mushu 6) Nigel 7) Percy 8) Razoul A) Aladdin B) Beauty & the Beast C) Cinderella D) Finding Nemo E) The Incredibles F) The Little Mermaid G) Mulan H) Pocahontas
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Get Your Game On, on Wednesdays; play non-stop videogames like Rock Band, Super Smash Bros., DJ Hero, and more; also with a wide selection of board games; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Jan 2 thru Wed Jan 30.
Meerkats 3D
Putnam Museum
Through Thursday, December 13
h, meerkats! So adorable! So smart! So surprisingly mean! If youve seen Meerkats 3D, the National Geographic documentary running at Davenports Putnam Museum through December 13, you know that while these pint-sized critters are awfully cute when standing on their hind legs, theyre also brainy and cunning and vicious when theyre backed into a corner nobodys idea of good pets! So in honor of these fascinating wild animals and the Putnam movie theyre appearing in, try your best at some Meerkat trivia ... with bonus points awarded if you can answer all the questions while singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight just like Timon! 1) When do meerkat pups start eating solid food? A) At six days old B) At three weeks old C) At six weeks old 2) Meerkats announce the beginning of guard duty with a call known as ___________. A) the watchmans song B) the predator alert C) chirping 3) Besides digging, what do meerkats use their claws for? A) Grooming B) Signaling C) Cleaning their teeth 4) When meerkats surround an unwanted visitor, its called ___________. A) mobbing B) roving C) intimidation 5) The second mark of the meerkats war dance is ___________. A) pawing the ground B) running away C) chirping 6) Why do meerkats make a high-pitched chattering sound? A) They need to forage for food B) Theyre fending off other meerkats C) Theyre excited and they want to play
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Treasure Island
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ACTING CLASSES
Acting for Ages 10-12, Mondays thru Apr. 8; this creative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4:30pm Mon Jan 7. Acting for Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Apr. 8; this creative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:15pm Mon Jan 7. Acting for Ages 7-9, Mondays thru Apr. 8; this creative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5:45pm Mon Jan 7. Broadway for Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Apr. 8; learn what it takes to dance, sing and act; no one is required
to sing a solo, as this class is about building confidence; $90; for information and to register, call 563-3267862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre. com, 4pm Mon Jan 7. Lighting Design for Ages 10+, Mondays thru Apr. 8; students will get the chance to learn about and handle equipment, create light plots, program a lighting board, visit our lighting loft and more; $90; for information and to register, call 563-3267862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre. com, 6:30pm Mon Jan 7. Teen Acting, Mondays thru Apr. 8; a great way to get professional theatrical training, some onstage experience, and meet other teens from around the theatre circuit in the QCA; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 7pm Mon Jan 7. Acting for Ages 5-6, Tuesdays thru Apr. 9; this creative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 4:30pm Tue Jan 8. Acting for Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Apr. 9; this creative, high energy environment provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation, characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills; $90; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. davenportjuniortheatre.com, 5pm Tue Jan 8. Advanced Acting for Ages 8+, Tuesdays thru Apr. 9; this class deepens the imagination and technique of storytelling, and uses a variety of tools to develop new skills while reinforcing old ones; $90; for information
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Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, and Creative Movement, for ages 3 to adult; for information and to register, call 309-786-3779, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617 17th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www. balletquadcities.com, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Mar 6. Ballet III/IV, Mondays thru Apr. 8; for ages 7+; class provides proper training in ballet technique, alignment, and terminology; $70; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior
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ello, my precious-s-s-s-ses! Are you excited about the December 14 release of director Peter Jacksons The Hobbit? If so, you can get your fantasyadventure fix a little early by visiting the main branch of the Rock Island Public Library on December 13 and participating in the Hobbit Party, an evening of J.R.R. Tolkein trivia, refreshments, and prizes for the best Hobbit-themed costumes! In Jacksons first Lord of the Rings movie a related story that takes place after The Hobbit the wizard Gandalf famously shouted, You shall not pass! But lets see if you actually shall pass this test of your word-search skills; try finding 15 characters from The Hobbit in the accompanying grid!
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Animation Cel-ebration: From Gertie to Grinch, exhibit features the world-renowned animation-artcel collection of Ted and Dawn Hopkins; discover how animation developed from its infancy through the classic age of animated features and beyond, operate some of the earliest animation devices, learn how to draw your own animation cels, and more; free with $5-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Sun Feb 3. Holiday Magic at the Putnam Museum, get your picture with Santa, and enjoy childrens activities and live entertainment; milk and cookies will be available for purchase, and holiday movies will be playing throughout the day; $5; for information, call 563-3241933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 11am Sat Dec 1.
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Putnam Explorers Jr.: The Element of FUN, for grades preK-1; enjoy scientific experiments in which potions change color, gel flows up, and more; $6-8 individual tickets, $22-28 for entire series running monthly Oct. 6 - April 6; for information and to register, call 563-324-1054 ext. 266, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Sat Dec 1. Putnam Explorers: The Element of FUN, break out the lab coats and safety glasses because this good time is not magic - its science; watch potions change right before your eyes, fool gravit,y and maybe even create an explosion or two; $7-10; for information, call 563-3261933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 1:30pm Sun Dec 2. Putnam Museums Polar P.J. Party, guests will get to enjoy an overnight party with all-you-can-drink hot cocoa, lights-out in the museum, screenings of The Polar Express at 5:30 & 7:45pm, a Holiday P.J. Sock Hop, and more; $5-10; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http:// www.putnam.org, 5pm Fri Dec 7. Putnam Explorers Jr.: Build it Bash! Jr., for grades preK-1; learn how the things we build can be strong, or not, with lots of hands-on fun; $6-8 individual tickets, $22-28 for entire series running monthly Oct. 6 - April 6; for information and to register, call 563-324-1054 ext. 266, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Sat Jan 5. Putnam Explorers Jr.: Blast Off! Jr., for grades preK1; rocket through the morning with exciting activities about planets, our universe, and rockets; $6-8 individual tickets, $22-28 for entire series running monthly Oct. 6 April 6; for information and to register, call 563-324-1054 ext. 266, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Sat Feb 2. Putnam Explorers Jr.: The Universe Within! Jr., for grades preK-1; discover what we look like on the inside and how doctors and others help keep us healthy; $6-8 individual tickets, $22-28 for entire series running monthly Oct. 6 - April 6; for information and to register, call 563-324-1054 ext. 266, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Sat Mar 2.
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Meerkats 3D
Answers 1 B, 2 A, 3 C, 4 A, 5 A, 6 B.
Hotel Transylvania, the animated hit on the six-story screen; $9-12.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 6:30pm Wed Nov 21. Tornado Alley, documentary adventure on the sixstory screen; $6.50-$8.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Dec 13. Meerkats 3D, nature documentary on the six-story screen; $6.50-8.50; for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 21 thru Thu Dec 13. The Polar Express, Robert Zemeckis animated holiday hit on the six-story screen; $5; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Fri Nov 23 thru Thu Dec 13. Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Jim Carrey holiday hit on the six-story screen; $6.508.50; for tickets and information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http:// www.putnam.org, Fri Nov 23 thru Thu Dec 13. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 movie classic based on Roald Dahls Charlie & the Chocolate Factory; free; for information, call 319-6882653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 3pm Sat Nov 24. Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on Saturdays; screenings of the half-hour cartoon classic; free with purchase of museum or movie admission ticket; for information and showtimes, call 563-3241933, Putnam Museum, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Sat Nov 24 thru Thu Dec 13.
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