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David Phillips Activity Center
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DAVID PHILLIPS ACTIVITY CENTER DAVID PHILLIPS ACTIVITY CENTER (continued)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
LEARN, ENGAGE, AND PLAY - LEAP! at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 2 - 6 LEAP is a remarkable program that encourages children to think for themselves, learn by doing, and view the world through excited eyes. LEAP educators come directly from the classroom and have experience with all ages, therefore the program is designed to change with each age group that is taught, becoming age-appropriate for every child. Whether it’s holding a star fish, seeing how a tornado develops, or making slime....every LEAP class is preformed with the intention of encouraging learning, engaging, and playing! Min. 4; Max. 8. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Heather Williams Per Class: $9 City Resident; $12 Non-Resident MAKING WINTER SENSORY BOTTLES - Children get to use various art crafts to make winter sensory bottles to keep 9000.422 Tuesday Jan 11; register or cancel by Jan 10 3:00 - 4:00 PM THE SCIENCE BEHIND SNOWFLAKES - Students will learn how snowflakes are created and get to play in snow sensory bins 9001.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 3:00 - 4:00 PM BUILDING PENGUIN NESTS - Children will learn how penguins make their nests and get create their own penguins nest! 9002.422 Tuesday Jan 25; register or cancel by Jan 24 3:00 - 4:00 PM ALL ABOUT POLAR BEARS - Students learn how polar bears stay warm and get to replicate polar bear fur and put it to the test! 9003.422 Tuesday Feb 1; register or cancel by Jan 31 3:00 - 4:00 PM FROZEN BUBBLE LAB - Kids get to create bubbles made from dry-ice and learn how bubbles are formed. 9004.422 Tuesday Feb 8; register or cancel by Feb 7 3:00 - 4:00 PM MAKING MOTORIZED ENGINES - Students will learn how engines are made and get to make little toys out of real engines. 9005.422 Tuesday Feb 15; register or cancel by Feb 14 3:00 - 4:00 PM ROLLER COASTER DESIGN CLASS - Children get to design and make roller coasters that run using engines and magnets. 9006.422 Tuesday Feb 22; register or cancel by Feb 21 3:00 - 4:00 PM RAINBOW LAB - This colorful lab teaches kids how rainbows are made and get to mix edible colors to create a see through rainbow scene. 9007.422 Tuesday Mar 1; register or cancel by Feb 28 3:00 - 4:00 PM USING MATH TO COOK! - This fun class uses measurement and math to cook up a tasty treat to take home! 9008.422 Tuesday Mar 8; register or cancel by Mar 7 3:00 - 4:00 PM GLOW LAB - How do we make things glow in the dark? Students get to mix different things under black lights to see what will glow and what won’t, they will also get to see how glow sticks light up. 9009.422 Tuesday Mar 15; register or cancel by Mar 14 3:00 - 4:00 PM USING ENGINEERING TO DESIGN FORTS - This class is focused on a fun fort building competition to see whose fort will hold the most weight! 9010.122 Tuesday Mar 22; register or cancel by Mar 21 3:00 - 4:00 PM BUBBLE LAB - Create your own bubble solution, make square bubbles, and stand inside a bubble! Kids learn more about bubbles as they get to stand inside one, make their own bubble solution to take home, make giant bubbles, and more! 9011.122 Tuesday Mar 29; register or cancel by Mar 28 3:00 - 4:00 PM MOTORSPORTS IN STEM - Students create motorsports out of different objects and get to race their creations! 9012.122 Tuesday Apr 5; register or cancel by Apr 4 3:00 - 4:00 PM CREATING SKYSCRAPERS! - In this class we will use different types of blocks to replicate real skyscrapers located throughout the world! 9013.122 Tuesday Apr 12; register or cancel by Apr 11 3:00 - 4:00 PM INTRO TO PALEONTOLOGY - Dig for dinosaur fossils and find a real prehistoric dinosaur tooth! 9014.122 Tuesday Apr 26; register or cancel by Apr 25 3:00 - 4:00 PM SAVE THE BEES CLASS - Students learn all about bees and why they are so important while doing a fun art activity. 9015.122 Tuesday May 3; register or cancel by May 2 3:00 - 4:00 PM STRAWBERRY DNA LAB - Students learn about the DNA and fruit, get to look at it closely under a microscope, and learn how to extract it from strawberries 9016.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 3:00 - 4:00 PM MIXING SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY - Children get to create fun devices powered by solar energy! 9017.122 Tuesday May 17; register or cancel by May 16 3:00 - 4:00 PM
DAVID PHILLIPS ACTIVITY CENTER (continued)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
LEARN, ENGAGE, AND PLAY - LEAP! at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 6 - 12 LEAP is a remarkable program that encourages children to think for themselves, learn by doing, and view the world through excited eyes. LEAP educators come directly from the classroom and have experience with all ages, therefore the program is designed to change with each age group that is taught, becoming age-appropriate for every child. Whether it’s holding a star fish, seeing how a tornado develops, or making slime....every LEAP class is preformed with the intention of encouraging learning, engaging, and playing! Min. 4; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Heather Williams Per Class: $9 City Resident; $12 Non-Resident MAKING WINTER SENSORY BOTTLES - Children get to use various art crafts to make winter sensory bottles to keep 9017.422 Tuesday Jan 11; register or cancel by Jan 10 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9018.422 Tuesday Jan 11; register or cancel by Jan 10 6:00 - 7:00 PM THE SCIENCE BEHIND SNOWFLAKES - Students will learn how snowflakes are created and get to play in snow sensory bins 9019.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9020.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 6:00 - 7:00 PM BUILDING PENGUIN NESTS - Children will learn how penguins make their nests and get to create their own penguins nest! 9021.422 Tuesday Jan 25; register or cancel by Jan 24 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9022.422 Tuesday Jan 25; register or cancel by Jan 24 6:00 - 7:00 PM ALL ABOUT POLAR BEARS - Students learn how polar bears stay warm and get to replicate polar bear fur and put it to the test! 9023.422 Tuesday Feb 1; register or cancel by Jan 31 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9024.422 Tuesday Feb 1; register or cancel by Jan 31 6:00 - 7:00 PM FROZEN BUBBLE LAB - Kids get to create bubbles made from dry-ice and learn how bubbles are formed. 9025.422 Tuesday Feb 8; register or cancel by Feb 7 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9026.422 Tuesday Feb 8; register or cancel by Feb 7 6:00 - 7:00 PM MAKING MOTORIZED ENGINES - Students will learn how engines are made and get to make little toys out of real engines. 9027.422 Tuesday Feb 15; register or cancel by Feb 14 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9028.422 Tuesday Feb 15; register or cancel by Feb 14 6:00 - 7:00 PM ROLLER COASTER DESIGN CLASS - Children get to design roller coasters and make roller coasters that run using engines and magnets. 9029.422 Tuesday Feb 22; register or cancel by Feb 21 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9030.422 Tuesday Feb 22; register or cancel by Feb 21 6:00 - 7:00 PM RAINBOW LAB - This colorful lab teaches kids how rainbows are made and they get to mix edible colors to create a see through rainbow scene. 9031.422 Tuesday Mar 1; register or cancel by Feb 28 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9032.422 Tuesday Mar 1; register or cancel by Feb 28 6:00 - 7:00 PM USING MATH TO COOK! - This fun class uses measurement and math to cook up a tasty treat to take home! 9033.422 Tuesday Mar 8; register or cancel by Mar 7 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9034.422 Tuesday Mar 8; register or cancel by Mar 7 6:00 - 7:00 PM GLOW LAB - How do we make things glow in the dark? Students get to mix different things under black lights to see what will glow and what won’t, they will also get to see how glow sticks light up. 9035.422 Tuesday Mar 15; register or cancel by Mar 14 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9036.422 Tuesday Mar 15; register or cancel by Mar 14 6:00 - 7:00 PM USING ENGINEERING TO DESIGN FORTS - This class is focused on a fun fort building competition to see whose fort will hold the most weight! 9037.122 Tuesday Mar 22; register or cancel by Mar 21 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9038.122 Tuesday Mar 22; register or cancel by Mar 21 6:00 - 7:00 PM BUBBLE LAB - Create your own bubble solution, make square bubbles, and stand inside a bubble! Kids learn more about bubbles as they get to stand inside one, make their own bubble solution to take home, make giant bubbles, and more! 9039.122 Tuesday Mar 29; register or cancel by Mar 28 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9040.122 Tuesday Mar 29; register or cancel by Mar 28 6:00 - 7:00 PM
LEARN, ENGAGE, AND PLAY - LEAP! at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 6 - 12 LEAP is a remarkable program that encourages children to think for themselves, learn by doing, and view the world through excited eyes. LEAP educators come directly from the classroom and have experience with all ages, therefore the program is designed to change with each age group that is taught, becoming age-appropriate for every child. Whether it’s holding a star fish, seeing how a tornado develops, or making slime....every LEAP class is preformed with the intention of encouraging learning, engaging, and playing! Min. 4; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Heather Williams Per Class: $9 City Resident; $12 Non-Resident MOTORSPORTS IN STEM - Students create motorsports out of different objects and get to race their creations! 9041.122 Tuesday Apr 5; register or cancel by Apr 4 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9042.122 Tuesday Apr 5; register or cancel by Apr 4 6:00 - 7:00 PM CREATING SKYSCRAPERS! - In this class we will use different types of blocks to replicate real skyscrapers located throughout the world! 9043.122 Tuesday Apr 12; register or cancel by Apr 11 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9044.122 Tuesday Apr 12; register or cancel by Apr 11 6:00 - 7:00 PM INTRO TO PALEONTOLOGY - Dig for dinosaur fossils and find a real prehistoric dinosaur tooth! 9045.122 Tuesday Apr 26; register or cancel by Apr 25 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9046.122 Tuesday Apr 26; register or cancel by Apr 25 6:00 - 7:00 PM SAVE THE BEES CLASS - Students learn all about bees and why they are so important while doing a fun art activity. 9047.122 Tuesday May 3; register or cancel by May 2 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9048.122 Tuesday May 3; register or cancel by May 2 6:00 - 7:00 PM STRAWBERRY DNA LAB - Students learn about the DNA and fruit, get to look at it closely under a microscope, and learn how to extract it from strawberries 9049.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9050.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 6:00 - 7:00 PM MIXING SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY - Children get to create fun devices powered by solar energy! 9051.122 Tuesday May 17; register or cancel by May 16 4:30 - 5:30 PM 9052.122 Tuesday May 17; register or cancel by May 16 6:00 - 7:00 PM
DAVID PHILLIPS ACTIVITY CENTER (continued)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
TENDER DELIGHTS COOKING at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 7 - 10
JANUARY
In honor of national soup month, the chefs-in-training will be preparing homemade soups to warm the family. Min. 4; Max. 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident
CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP
9054.422 Tuesday Jan 11; register or cancel by Jan 10 5:30 - 7:30 PM
TACO SOUP
9056.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 5:30 - 7:30 PM
LASAGNA SOUP
9058.422 Tuesday Jan 25; register or cancel by Jan 24 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
FEBRUARY
Loving Hearts - The chefs-in-training will be preparing heart healthy meals. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Min. 4; Max. 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident BREAKFAST FOR DINNER - Strawberry shortcakes with homemade strawberry syrup. 9060.422 Tuesday Feb 1; register or cancel by Jan 31 5:30 - 7:30 PM SWEETS FOR MY SWEET - Creating a Valentine’s Day jar for Valentine’s Day 9062.422 Tuesday Feb 8; register or cancel by Feb 7 5:30 - 7:30 PM
ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP SCAMPI -
9064.422 Tuesday
TUNA MELT W/ SWEET POTATO CHIPS -
9066.422 Tuesday Feb 15; register or cancel by Feb 14
Feb 22; register or cancel by Feb 21 5:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 - 7:30 PM
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MARCH
In honor of National Noodle Month, the chefs-in-training will be preparing meals w/ noodles (with a St. Patty’s Day Celebration). Min. 4; Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident
HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS W/ SNACK SIZE PASTA SALAD
9069.422 Tuesday Mar 1; register or cancel by Feb 28 5:30 - 7:30 PM
COTTAGE NACHOS
9071.422 Tuesday Mar 8; register or cancel by Mar 7 5:30 - 7:30 PM
BEEF AND CABAGE EGG ROLLS AND ST. PATTY’S PARFAIT
9073.422 Tuesday Mar 15; register or cancel by Mar 14 5:30 - 7:30 PM
MEATLESS SPAGHETTI
9075.122 Tuesday Mar 22; register or cancel by Mar 21 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
APRIL
This month is all about protein (with an Easter Celebration). Our chefs-in-training will be creating healthy meals with chicken and turkey. Min. 4; Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident ORANGE CHICKEN W/ VEGGIE RICE AND EGGS - The chefs-in-training will prepare orange chicken w/ veggie rice and eggs 9077.122 Tuesday Apr 5; register or cancel by Apr 4 5:30 - 7:30 PM EASTER CELEBRATION - Easter pretzels and turkey zucchini boats 9079.122 Tuesday Apr 12; register or cancel by Apr 11 5:30 - 7:30 PM CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS - The chefs-in-training will prepare chicken lettuce wraps w/ mac n cheese 9081.122 Tuesday Apr 19; register or cancel by Apr 18 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
TENDER DELIGHTS COOKING at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 11 - 15
JANUARY
In honor of national soup month, the chefs-in-training will be preparing homemade soups to warm the family. Min. 4; Max. 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident
CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP
90565.422 Wednesday Jan 12; register or cancel by Jan 11 5:30 - 7:30 PM
TACO SOUP
9057.422 Wednesday Jan 19; register or cancel by Jan 18 5:30 - 7:30 PM
LASAGNA SOUP
9059.422 Wednesday Jan 26; register or cancel by Jan 25 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
FEBRUARY
Loving Hearts - The chefs-in-training will be preparing heart healthy meals. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Min. 4; Max. 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident BREAKFAST FOR DINNER - Strawberry shortcakes with homemade strawberry syrup. 9061.422 Wednesday Feb 2; register or cancel by Feb 1 5:30 - 7:30 PM SWEETS FOR MY SWEET - Creating a Valentine’s Day jar for Valentine’s Day 9063.422 Wednesday Feb 9; register or cancel by Feb 8 5:30 - 7:30 PM
ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP SCAMPI
9065.422 Wednesday
TUNA MELT W/ SWEET POTATO CHIPS
9068.422 Wednesday Feb 16; register or cancel by Feb 15
Feb 23; register or cancel by Feb 22 5:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 - 7:30 PM
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MARCH
In honor of National Noodle Month, the chefs-in-training will be preparing meals w/ noodles (with a St. Patty’s Day Celebration). Min. 4; Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident
HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS W/ SNACK SIZE PASTA SALAD
9070.422 Wednesday Mar 2; register or cancel by Mar 1 5:30 - 7:30 PM
COTTAGE NACHOS
9072.422 Wednesday Mar 9; register or cancel by Mar 8 5:30 - 7:30 PM
BEEF AND CABBAGE EGG ROLLS AND ST. PATTY’S PARFAIT
9074.422 Wednesday Mar 16; register or cancel by Mar 15 5:30 - 7:30 PM
MEATLESS SPAGHETTI
9076.122 Wednesday Mar 23; register or cancel by Mar 22 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
APRIL
This month is all about protein (with an Easter Celebration). Our chefs-in-training will be creating healthy meals with chicken and turkey. Min. 4; Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Mia Burkhalter, Certified Healthy Hands Instructor, Certified Kitchen Manager Per Class: $35 City Resident; $40 Non-Resident ORANGE CHICKEN W/ VEGGIE RICE AND EGGS - The chefs-in-training will prepare orange chicken w/ veggie rice and eggs 9078.122 Wednesday Apr 6; register or cancel by Apr 5 5:30 - 7:30 PM EASTER CELEBRATION - Easter pretzels and turkey zucchini boats 9080.122 Wednesday Apr 13; register or cancel by Apr 12 5:30 - 7:30 PM CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS - The chefs-in-training will prepare chicken lettuce wraps w/ mac n cheese 9082.122 Wednesday Apr 20; register or cancel by Apr 19 5:30 - 7:30 PM -
DAVID PHILLIPS ACTIVITY CENTER (continued)
WILD CHILD at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 8 & up This is a nature immersion program in which kids learn about nature and wildlife in a hands-on way and play some games. Each program will last approximately 1.5 hours Min. 2; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Rachael Marks No Fee. ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS - Check out some animal adaptations and learn how they are able to survive and thrive. 9200.122 Tuesday May 3; register or cancel by May 2 4:00 - 5:30 PM WATER! - Learn about the water cycle, check out the creek and find out how to help conserve our water. 9201.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 4:00 - 5:30 PM BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS! - Learn about different birds, their calls and how to identify them. 9202.122 Tuesday May 17, register or cancel by May 16 4:00 - 5:30 PM NATURE JOURNALING - Create a nature journal, and find some cool plants and animals to journal about. Slow down and get a chance to look and listen to the sounds of nature. 9203.122 Tuesday May 24; register or cancel by May 23 4:00 - 5:30 PM - ONE-DAY WONDER at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 7 - 12 An intensive dive into learning about magic! Students will have “performance time” to show one thing that was learned to the rest of the class. All supplies included with registration. Min. 5; Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Barry Richards ‘Magic Barry’, Barry Richards is much better-known in the Charlotte Metro area by his performing name— Magic Barry. He has been performing in the Charlotte/Concord area since 1995 Per Class: $40 City Resident; $45 Non-Resident 9133.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 1:00 - 3:00 PM 9134.422 Monday Feb 21; register or cancel by Feb 18 1:00 - 3:00 PM 9134.122 Monday Mar 28; register or cancel by Mar 25 1:00 - 3:00 PM 9135.122 Wednesday Apr 20; register or cancel by Apr 19 1:00 - 3:00 PM 9136.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admin will add #. 0 0 WOW! WORKSHOP at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 7 - 12 Becoming a master ‘magician’ takes years of practice, but the Wow! Workshop is the entry-level gateway into the world of magic. Learn how to fascinate with tricks, and perform in front of family and friends! All supplies included with registration. Min. 5; Max. 10.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Barry Richards ‘Magic Barry’, Barry Richards is much better-known in the Charlotte Metro area by his performing name— Magic Barry. He has been performing in the Charlotte/Concord area since 1995 Per Class: $25 City Resident; $30 Non-Resident 9139.422 Tuesday Jan 18; register or cancel by Jan 17 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM 9140.422 Monday Feb 21; register or cancel by Feb 18 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM 9141.122 Monday Mar 28; register or cancel by Mar 25 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM 9142.122 Wednesday Apr 20; register or cancel by Apr 19 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM 9143.122 Tuesday May 10; register or cancel by May 9 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Admin will add #. 0 0 ADULT FITNESS CLASSES
PILATES at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 18 & up Improve your core strength, flexibility and balance while building strength. Workout incorporates bands, weights and fitness balls, combining yoga techniques. Bring your water bottle. Min. 5; Max. 17. Instructor: Michelle Colombero, Master Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Per Class: $5 4087.422 Tuesday Jan 4; register or cancel by Jan 3 6:00- 7:00 PM 4088.422 Tuesday Jan 11; register or cancel by Jan 10 6:00- 7:00 PM Per 6 Week Session: $25 City Resident; $30 Non-Resident 4089.422 Tuesday Feb 15 - Mar 22; register or cancel by Feb 14 6:00- 7:00 PM 4090.122 Tuesday Mar 29 - May 3; register or cancel by Mar 28 6:00- 7:00 PM Admin will add #. 0 0
ADULT ART PROGRAMS
BRUSH HOUR at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 18 & Up Experience the joy of painting with step-by-step instruction for beginners. Watch your very own canvas come to life with artistic ability you never know you had! Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Montana Maurer Per Class: $20 City Resident; $25 Non-Resident
SNOW BIRDS -
5123.422 Thursday January 27; register or cancel by January 24 5:30 - 7:00 PM
WINTER SUNSET -
5124.422 Thursday February 17; register or cancel by February 14 5:30 - 7:00 PM
ST. PATTIES DAY KNOME -
5125.422 Thursday March 17; register or cancel by March 14 5:30 - 7:00 PM
PIGLET MORNING -
5126.122 Thursday May 12; register or cancel by May 9 5:30 - 7:00 PM -
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH MAY
DECO DIVAS at David Phillips Activity Center Ages 18 & up
Showcase your home inside and out with themed décor created by you! Max. 10. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Montana Maurer Per Class: $20 City Resident; $25 Non-Resident
HOME SWEET HOME -
5008.422 Monday February 14; register or cancel by February 9 10:00 - 11:30 AM
FLOWER MONOGRAM -
5009.422 Monday March 14; register or cancel by March 9 10:00 - 11:30 AM
CUSTOM WOODEN TRAY -
5010.122 Monday April 11; register or cancel by April 6 10:00 - 11:30 AM
FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
