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WQAD/Terry Swails Family Fun Guide
• Summer 2012
Welcome
to the Summer 2012 WQAD/Terry Swails Family Fun Guide, a special supplement to the
River Cities’ Reader
’s Summer Guide. We have separated our children’s calendar from the regular sea-sonal guide and made it easier to navigate so that you can find the perfect events for your kidsand family. We’ve also added fun activities related to some of the hundreds of things happening over the next three months in the Quad Citiesand surrounding areas. So any day your children complain about being bored, you’re sure to find the perfect antidote here.
CONTINUING EVENTS
Kid Creations
, on Tuesdays; kids can drop inafter school to make, create, and construct art,crafts, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. FairmountSt., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3:30pm
Tue May 29 thru Tue Aug 28
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Garden Art Contest
, open to ages 12 & under,with entries accepted June 4-23 only; the baseshould be no larger than 18” by 18”; entries willbe on display for voting June 26-July 7; free; forinformation, call 309-524-2480, Moline PublicLibrary, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
Mon Jun 4 thru Sat Jun 23
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Teen Crafts
, on Mondays; teens can make funky,useful, and innovative crafts; supplies provided;for information, call 563-326-7832, FairmountStreet Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm
Mon Jun 4thru Mon Jul 30
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Family Fun Art
, on Sundays; fee included withadmission price; for information, call 309-794-9991,Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm
Sun Jul1 thru Sun Jul 29
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Art / Iowa Children’s Art Workshop: EggshellMosaics
, for ages 4 & up; $3 suggested donation;for information, call 319-335-0548, University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum, 21 Old Capitol Museum,Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/oldcap,10:30am
Sat May 26
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The Great Design
, teens can create large-scaleart by themselves or in groups, designing worldsusing pencils, pens, and other media; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, Davenport PublicLibrary - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,3pm
Wed May 30
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Doodlebugs Preschool Program: PrimarySchool
, read a familiar story about fish that comein magical primary colors and then make your owncolorful fish; 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 Jun 1
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Building Art: Family Fun Day at the CRMA
,celebrate the opening of “Looking Forward,Looking Back” with a day of free activities for thewhole family; make artwork to take home, check out the new exhibition, and help us build an artproject together; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave.,Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 11am
Sat Jun 2
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Book Sculpting Guild
, for teens; repurposehardcover books into amazing works of art; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount StreetLibrary, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
Sat Jun 9
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Art / Iowa Children’s Art Workshop:Handmade Paper and Dried Flower Cards
,for ages 4 & up; $3 suggested donation; forinformation, call 319-335-0548, University of IowaOld Capitol Museum, 21 Old Capitol Museum, IowaCity, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/oldcap, 10:30am
Sat Jun 9
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Fridays at the Figge: Drawing & Printmaking
,art class for grades 1-5; $45-55; for information andto register, contact Heather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org,Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Fri Jun 15
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Father’s Day Craft
, for ages 5-9; make a presentfor dad; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL,http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am
Sat Jun 16
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Create with Kelli: Gingerbread in June
,a guided art activity for grades K-5; $5; forinformation and to register, contact Heatherat 563-326-7804 ext. 2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, 1pm
Sat Jun 23
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Lego Landmarks
, build some famousarchitectural structures with Legos, with Duplosavailable for the younger kids; free; for information,call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 4pm
Sun Jun 24
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Own the Night: Melted Crayon Art
, meltold crayons into beautiful art; be prepared to getmessy; free; for information and to register, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm
Mon Jun 25
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Tie Dying
, for teens; bring a t-shirt or two to dye;free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock IslandPublic Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm
Fri Jun 29
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Doodlebugs Preschool Program: MakeRoom for Seconds!
, let the three primary colorswork their magic, blending to create brand-newsecondary colors; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Willman,Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am
Fri Jun 29
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Altered Book-Ends
, make your own funkybook-ends using found objects with CRMAEducation Director Erin Thomas; for information,call 319-393-1414, Hiawatha Public Library, 150West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org,1pm
Sat Jun 30
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Own the Night: Melted Crayon Art
, meltold crayons into beautiful art; be prepared to getmessy; free; for information and to register, call563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm
Mon Jul 2
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Doodlebugs Preschool Program: ShadyCharacters
, learn to mix colors to make tints andshades; free; for information, call 319-366-7503,Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE, CedarRapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am
Fri Jul 6
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Fridays at the Figge: Drawing & Printmaking
,art class for grades 1-5; $45-55; for information andto register, contact Heather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport,IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am 9am
Fri Jul 13
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Book Sculpting Guild
, for teens; repurposehardcover books into amazing works of art; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount StreetLibrary, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
Sat Jul 21
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Doodlebugs Preschool Program: OppositeDay
, learn about contrast with opposites on thecolor wheel; wear your craziest colors and watchopposite colors play tricks on your eyes; free; forinformation, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha PublicLibrary, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am
Fri Jul 27
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Family Fun Art
, fee included with admissionprice; for information, call 309-794-9991, QuadCity Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL,http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm
Sun Jul 29
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Doodlebugs Preschool Program: MetalDetectors
, learn what metallic colors are, and getto know a famous artist who used lots of real goldin his artwork; 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 Aug 3
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Book Sculpting Guild
, for teens; repurposehardcover books into amazing works of art; free; forinformation, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount StreetLibrary, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
Sat Aug 18
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CLASSES
Clay on the Potter’s Wheel
, Thursdays thruJuly 26, for ages 8-14; learn basic wheel-throwingtechniques, work on the potters wheel, andcreate hand-built projects using low-fire clay andstoneware clay; projects will be finished withacrylic paints and a glaze; a course in the 3rdAnnual Sun-Sational Youth Camps series; $46; forinformation and to register, call 309-796-5000, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave.,Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/2011/08/youth-classes-2/, 5:30pm
Thu Jun 14
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Art Adventures Camp
, thru June 22, for ages 8-12; students will be exposed to art history, famousartists, and hands-on art activities; explore a varietyof materials and ways of making art includingdrawing, painting, mixed media, and 3-D design; acourse in the 3rd Annual Sun-Sational Youth Campsseries; $62; for information and to register, call 309-796-5000, Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/2011/08/youth-classes-2/, 10am
Mon Jun18
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Art in the Middle: Drawing
, art class for grades6-8; for information and to register, contact HeatherAaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Wed Jun 20
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Fridays at the Figge: Painting
, art class forgrades 1-5; $45-55; for information and to register,contact Heather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext.2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge ArtMuseum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Fri Jun 22
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Art in the Middle: Painting
, art class for grades6-8; for information and to register, contact HeatherAaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Wed Jun 27
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Fridays at the Figge: Sculpture
, art class forgrades 1-5; $45-55; for information and to register,contact Heather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext.2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge ArtMuseum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Fri Jun 29
.
Animal Mandalas
, thru July 6; for ages 7-10,with instructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; draw circularpatterns of favorite animals, and explore a widevariety of materials; $36; for information and toregister, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio,610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 2
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Basketry
, thru July 6; for ages 11-adult, withinstructor Deb Steffen; learn basic basketry skillsand weaving techniques to make a square napkinbasket using natural reed with accent colors; $36;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island,IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 2
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Beat the Heat
, thru July 6; for ages 4-6, withinstructor Jennifer Lanphere; create lots of “hot art”with summer as our inspiration; paint, print, andwork with colored sand; $36; for information and toregister, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio,610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 2
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Build a Birdhouse
, thru July 6; for ages 8-12,with instructor Eric Mathis; build your own woodenbirdhouse and wood box and paint them; $36;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island,IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 2
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Outer Space
, thru July 6; for ages 4-6, withinstructor Amy Herzel; make galactic creatures,flying saucers, rockets, and more; $36; forinformation and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 2
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Pattern Club
, thru July 6; for ages 7-8, withinstructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; create patterns ina new graphic design style using a grid format, andcreate and trade pattern cards with friends; $36;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 2
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Puzzle Art
, thru July 6; for ages 8-12, withinstructor Eric Mathis; design and make your owncolorful wooden 2-D and 3-D puzzles; $36; forinformation and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 2
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The Ice Age is Returning
, thru July 6; for ages9-12, with instructor Jennifer Lanphere; createiceberg ships to rescue your wooly mammothheroes; $36; for information and to register, call309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 2
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3-D Sculpture
, thru July 13; for ages 8-12, withinstructor Eric Mathis; build a sculpture or 3-Dwood collage using various shapes and sizes, andadd paint for a lively 3-D contemporary sculpture;$45; for information and to register, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml,9:30am
Mon Jul 9
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Drawing Animals
, thru July 13; for ages 7-8,with instructor Heike Ehlers; learn to draw portraitsof wild animals in their environments, explorevarious techniques including charcoals and pastels,and create a mat and frame for your favoritedrawing; $45; for information and to register, call309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St.,Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 9
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Drawing Studio
, thru July 13; for ages 9-12, withinstructor Heike Ehlers; draw on aluminum, printa drawing, learn many techniques, and receive asketchbook to take home; $45; for information andto register, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio,610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 9
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Flower Alphabet Book
, thru July 13; for ages4-6, with instructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; draw,paint, and collage your own book of flowers fromA to Z; $45; for information and to register, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml,9:30am
Mon Jul 9
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Jewelry Studio
, thru July 13; for ages 9-12,with instructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; create yourfavorite designs on wooden beads, shells, and
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shrink art, and add plastic and glass beads to makebeautiful bracelets, necklaces, and key chains; $45;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 9
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Line Up for Clay
, thru July 13; for ages 8-12, withinstructor Eric Mathis; using techniques like theNative Americans used, learn to make a clay pinchand coiled pot and also a clay animal or figure; $40;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 9
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The Art of Africa
, thru July 13; for ages 7-8, withinstructor Jennifer Lanphere; explore zebras, lions,and gazelles of the Serengeti Plains, and create amask of colorful lizards that will climb your treehouse; $45; for information and to register, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml,9:30am
Mon Jul 9
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Art in the Middle: Graphic Novel
, art class forgrades 6-8; for information and to register, contactHeather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge ArtMuseum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Wed Jul 11
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Calligraphy with a Twist
, thru July 20; for ages9-12, with instructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; writeyour name on wood with markers, fill in each letterwith colorful patterns, and surround them with alively twisted design; $45; for information and toregister, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio,610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 16
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Oceans of Fun
, thru July 20; for ages 4-6, withinstructor Heike Ehlers; create your own oceanenvironment as you sculpt, and paint and collageall the shapes and colors of the ocean; $45; forinformation and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island,IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 16
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Painting and Collage
, thru July 20; for ages7-8, with instructor Heike Ehlers; collage, construct,and paint seahorses, fish, and vegetation whilelearning about 2-D design; $45; for information andto register, call 309-794-7729, Augustana Art Studio,610 35th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 16
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Spin the Color Wheel
, thru July 20; for ages8-12, with instructor Deb Steffen; do projectswith colored papers, pastels and a variety of paintwhile learning about primary, complementary,monochromatic and other color schemes; $45;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island,IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 16
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Terrific T-shirts
, thru July 20; for ages 7-8, withinstructor Jan Eberlein-Johnson; combine graphicpatterns with fabric markers, gel pens and acrylicpaint to create colorful, wearable art; $45; forinformation and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island,IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 9:30am
Mon Jul 16
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Who Lives in a Pineapple?
, thru July 20; for ages4-6, with instructor Amy Herzel; create with a varietyof materials inspired SpongeBob SquarePants; $45;for information and to register, call 309-794-7729,Augustana Art Studio, 610 35th St., Rock Island, IL,http://www.augustana.edu/x2779.xml, 11am
Mon Jul 16
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Art in the Middle: Printmaking
, art class forgrades 6-8; for information and to register, contactHeather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext. 2045or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge ArtMuseum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Wed Jul 18
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Fridays at the Figge: Painting
, art class forgrades 1-5; $45-55; for information and to register,contact Heather Aaronson at 563-326-7804 ext.2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge ArtMuseum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am
Fri Jul 20
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1)
Stanley & the Magic ______
A)
Lamp
B)
Potion
C)
Word
2)
The Amazing Mexican ______
A)
City
B)
Race
C)
Secret
3)
Stanley in ______
A)
Paris
B)
Space
C)
Trouble
4)
The African ______ Discovery
A)
Elephant
B)
River
C)
Safari
5)
The Intrepid ______ Expedition
A)
Canadian
B)
Italian
C)
Swiss
6)
______ Stanley
A)
Flat
B)
Invisible
C)
Second
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse
Saturday, June 30, through Saturday, July 21Scheduled performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
B
ased on the children’s book series createdby author Jeff Brown, the Circa ’21 Din-ner Playhouse’s
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
(running June 30 through July 21) willintroduce kids and their families to the young manwho can fly like a kite, enter doors by sliding underthem, and visit faraway friends by being mailed inenvelopes. To date, Flat Stanley has appeared in14 different books; see how famil-iar you are with his adventures by filling in the blanks to create the correct title.
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