Grab & Go Kids Planner

1. Animal Adoption Event

Saturday March 12, 2011
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Stratford Animal Shelter, 9 Frog Pond Lane

FREE admission

The Stratford Animal Rescue Society will be hosting a Pet Adoption & Brick Fundraiser Event. There will be all types of cats and dogs available for adoption.
Personalized bricks and benches will be available for purchase. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted and prices start at just $50.00 for a 4X8 brick.
All bricks and benches will be placed on the entrance walkway of the new Animal Control Facility on Beacon Point Road and the proceeds will benefit homeless animals. Also available for purchase - pet toys, treats, boutique items, funny pet car magnets and more!
For more information: www.stratfordanimalrescue.com



2. Southwest Conference Championships & New England Open USSBA Winter Guard & Drum Line Show

Saturday March 12, 2011
12:00 PM
Bunnell High School
1 Bulldog Boulevard, Stratford 

Admission:  Adults $10
Students K-12 & Seniors $8
Under 5-Free
Family of 4 Discount (2 Adults-2 Students) $30
Tickets are available at the door

Bunnell High Marching Band & Guard will host the Southwest Conference Championships & New England Open USSBA Winter Guard & Drum Line Show. Come see and hear great Color Guard and Drum Line performances from many New England high schools.



3. Famous Local Helicopter Firsts

Friday, March 11, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Stratford Railroad Station



4.

Saturday, March 12, 2011
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Admission: $5 CT Audubon Society Members/$8 Non-Members
For ages 6 years and up

Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street, Fairfield

Explore the fascinating world of Owls and discover how these flying hunters are built to do their job! Meet the Connecticut Audubon Society's owls (from small to big) up close and personal and discover their unique and intriguing life.
Dissect an owl pellet and enter the interesting world of owl biology!

To register or for more information call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
Connecticut Audubon Society's website at www.ctaudubon.org



5. Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Saturday, March 12, 2011
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare of Wilton
992 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
FREE admission

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
Story Telling with The Cat in the Hat.
Face Painting, Games and more!!
Please let us know if you can join us, we want to be sure to have a goodie bag for everyone!

For More Information: 203-544-7575
Email:     honeytreeinfo@aol.com



6.

Saturday, March 12, 2011
2:00pm
Pequot Library in Southport
FREE Admission

The 20-year-old prize-winning violinist, RAY CHEN, will perform the next FREE Young Persons’ Concert in a program presented by Music for Youth and Pequot Library. In June 2009, Mr. Chen won the Grand Prize in Brussels at the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition. It awarded him a purse of 20,000 euros, many concert engagements, a recording and a three-year loan of the “Huggins” Stradivarius. That same year he also won the Young Concert Artists Auditions, and in 2008, the Yehudi Menuhin Competition.
Ray Chen is among the most compelling young violinists today.
Free master classes will follow the recital.

To register, please call 203-938-3843
or e-mail: pcum@optonline.net
http://www.pequotlibrary.com



7. Critters & Crafts at Earthplace

Saturday, March 12, 2011
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT
Admission:
$7 adults and children over 12
$5 children 1—12 yrs & seniors

Enjoy a family program with a live animals, stories and crafts.
There is a different theme each time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages 3 and above.
Included with regular admission.
   
Phone:     203-227-7253
Email:     g.ardwin@earthplace.org
Website: http://www.earthplace.org



8.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport
600 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT

Admission: Yes

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world’s premier monster truck series.
Four performances from March 11 to 13. The event will feature these popular trucks subject to change without notice:
Crushstation, Air Force Afterburner, Martial Law, Thrasher® driven by Connecticut’s own Pat Summa, your 2010 World Racing Champion Grave Digger® and for the first time ever in Bridgeport—El Toro Loco®!
The show also includes FMX, BMX, and more exciting action to be announced.
Seats for Monster Jam events start at $10.25 for kids age 2 to 12, and $20.25 for adults. There are a limited number of Gold Circle tickets for $35.25 each.
Fees may apply and all tickets are $5 more when purchased on day of the event.
Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000, or visit a Ticketmaster retail outlet.

Phone:     203-345-2300
Email:     marketinggroup@arenaatharboryard.com
Website: http://www.arenaatharboryard.com