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SATURDAY
seum of Nature and Science. The 5,000-square-foot exhibition will explore the discovery of fossils that have never been displayed outside of South Africa. The exhibition will feature interactive experiences, a simulated excavation site, and the intriguing stories of the diverse, multinational scientific teams who excavated both discoveries. This special exhibition requires a surcharge for members and non-members. Members: $7. Non-members: $21–30. Through March 22. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas www.origins. perotmuseum.org
MONDAY 23
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
7:30-10:30pm Come to the AAC to cheer on the Mavericks as they take on the Houston Rockets. Tickets start at $36. AAC, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas www.mavs.com
TUESDAY 24
Nature’s Art – the Mineral Beauty of China
10am-5pm Collecting rocks and stone carvings has been popular in China for thousands of years. Marvel at breathtaking specimens including a metallic masterpiece of stibnite, feet-shaped azurite and malachite, a mountainous fluorite covered in snow-like calcite and much more. This special exhibit is included with General Admission. Through Sept. 7. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St., Dallas www. perotmuseum.org
Yoga Storytime
10:30-11:15am This structured storytime teaches preschoolers to follow directions while moving and listening to stories with their caregivers. Please be prompt, as doors will close once the program begins. South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr., Irving www.cityofirving.org
WEDNESDAY 25
Little Steppers: Herpetology Helpers
11am-12pm Students with special needs will learn about nature. Pre-registration required. $7/$9 per student. For ages 5-17 years. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield www.olivernaturepark.com
TrainTopia Model Train Exhibit 10am-5pm The TrainTopia exhibit features topography from Arizona to Texas, New Mexico, and Northeast Texas in the 1960s. Among its many features are an animated downtown Dallas street scene and the famed Palo Duro drive-in theater with a real movie playing! The hours of operation for this model train exhibit are Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are booked in 30 minute time slots and are now available for purchase online, and also onsite at the Frisco Discovery Center. See the website for available time slots. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org
THURSDAY 26
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz 7:30-10:30pm Come to the AAC to cheer on the Mavericks as they take on the Utah Jazz. Tickets start at $18. AAC, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas www.mavs.com
FRIDAY 27
Junie B. Jones Jr.
5-6pm Junie B. Jones Jr. captures the hearts of audiences of all ages, just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Tickets from $8. Through April 25. 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst www.artisanct.com
Open Gym at Best Gymnastics in Flower Mound
1:30-2:30pm Participants can jump on the trampolines, play in the foam pit, tumble on the rod floor, play games on the Big Blue Floor, or swing on the bars. Open Gym is a drop-off event. There’s open seating for parents who want to stay, a cafe area with live television, and free Wi-Fi. The cost is $5 per child. For kids ages 6 and younger. 601 Cross Timbers Rd Ste. 100, Flower Mound www.bestgymnastics.net
SATURDAY 28
Festival of Joy
11am-6pm Experience India’s vast cultural and spiritual heritage at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy live music and dance performances, along with traditional eats, games, and activities for the entire family. Free. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas www.fojdallas.com
Nash Farm Heritage Workshop Visit Nash Farm and experience what it’s like to stepinto a 19th century home while learning the essential farm skills. This open-house setting allows guests to discuss the activities with the interpreters and involvement may be encouraged when possible. This month’s workshop: Preparing a 19th Century Farm Meal. Prepare a late 19th century meal on a wood cook stove in the 1869 farmhouse with historic culinary educators. Following your visit to the farmhouse, you may visit the farm grounds to complete your experience. Registration is required, but walk-in registration is also encouraged. Participants of all ages may attend. Space is limited at all events. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine www. grapevinetexasusa.com
MONDAY 30
Crayola Experience
12-6pm Come experience 22 hands-on attractions inspired by Crayola products and their technologies. Visitors can name and wrap their own Crayola crayon, star in a coloring page, create melted wax spin-art, and learn how crayons are made in a live factory show. General admission is $20.99 at the door or $18.99 online. Kids under three are free. Crayola Experience at the Shops of Willowbend Mall, 6121 W Park Blvd Suite A100, Plano www. crayolaexperience.com/plano
TUESDAY 31
Music and Stories with Kidworks 11am-12pm Bring the kiddos to a storytelling session in the park! Bring your little ones and join us for an hour full of music, movement and fun stories every Tuesday. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas www. klydewarrenpark.org
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY 29
Dallas Blooms—Sounds of Spring 9am-5pm With more than 100 varieties of spring bulbs and over 500,000 blooms bursting with color, the Dallas Arboretum announces “Sounds of Spring” as this year’s Dallas Blooms theme. Go online to check out the full schedule of activities and family fun all season. Free with general admission. Through April 12. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas www.dallasarboretum.org
Inherit the Wind
2:30-4:30pm One of the most outstanding dramas of our time, Inherit the Wind is a fictional dramatization of the notorious 1925 Scopes “Monkey” trial when a Tennessee teacher was jailed for teaching Darwin’s Theory of evolution to his pupils. Tickets from $21. Through April 4. Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving www. irvingartscenter.com
APRIL 3
Down in the Hollow – Celebrating Washington Irving’s 237th Birthday 6:30-8pm. Join us for storytelling, Mad Lib, fun activities, prizes and birthday cake! The first of many events of the 13th Annual Celebrating Irving: The City and The Man 2020. Irving South Library, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving. 972-252-3838 www.irvingheritage.com. See ad in this issue for more events.
APRIL 4
2020 Citywide Egg Hunt 9:30-11:30am. A free fun event featuring more than 20,000 eggs, petting zoo and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Rd, Irving. 972-721-2501 IrvingEvents.org. See ad in this issue.
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COLORFUL EATING
Hey, get creative! Eating different colors of the rainbow is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit and vegetables. Simply having different colors of fruits and vegetables available for them to put on their plates enriches their nutrition in a fun and colorful way. So encourage your kids to try new foods. Eat a Rainbow! In her words
A Note from Martha Washington
GOTTA LOVE ‘EM
I was reading some nature stories to my 4 year old, and asked him if he knew that owls were nocturnal. He replied, “Yeeesss, everyone knows that owls are not turtles!” — Mom of one funny boy
Q. How can you tell if a leprechaun is having a good time?
A. When He is Dublin Over with Laughter
When is an Irish Potato Not an Irish Potato?
When it’s a French Fry
What do you call a Fake Stone in Ireland? A Sham-Rock
2.1 mg
Get your iron
3.2 mg
EVERY BITE COUNTS ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH IRON?
Although you absorb less of the iron in plants, adding a source of vitamin C to vegetarian sources of iron will enhance absorption. Some of the best plant sources of iron are: beans, lentils, tofu, baked potatoes, cashews, dark green leafy vegetables (think spinach), fortified breakfast cereals, whole-grain and enriched breads.
Potatoe patata Potatoes contain significant amounts of iron, mostly concentrated in their skins. More specifically, one large, unpeeled potato (10.5 ounces or 295 grams) provides 3.2 mg of iron. Sweet potatoes contain slightly less — around 2.1 mg for the same quantity. Potatoes are also a great source of fiber. Additionally, one portion can cover up to 46% of your daily vitamin C, B6 and potassium requirements.
Mad Libs!
Have some fun by reinforcing parts of speech with this hilarious classic game of fill-in-the-blanks. The genius of Mad Libs is that you don’t really know what story you are filling in…until the reveal at the end. The results are always odd, and often hilarious. Mad Libs is a great educational game for home, but you can also play it on car journeys. Yea, take a trip!
WHAT ARE TRIGLYCERIDES?
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. When too many calories are eaten, the body stores them as triglycerides for use at a later time; but when triglyceride levels become too high they may increase the risk of heart disease.
What’s Normal? A normal triglyceride level is considered to be below 150 mg/dL, whereas a level about 200 mg/dL is high. Being inactive from too much screen time and not enough exercise puts teens at risk. Avoid high-fat or high-sugar diets!
