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				1	2 Balancing the Holidays Parent Workshop Balancing the Holidays Parent Workshop Balancing the Holidays Parent Workshop Balancing the Holidays Parent Workshop December 2, 2011 9:00 am - 10:00 am Balancing the holidays can be tough! From getting a handle on the costs of gifts to the quality of time spent together as a family, this season can be challenging. This workshop will provide economic solutions for the holidays. We all want to give… The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class December 2, 2011 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Join Pretend City volunteer ballet dance instructor, Sydney Tsao, as she teaches dances from the classic ballet The Nutcracker. This 4 session class will begin with a short ballet warm-up and will focus on learning some of the original choreography of The Nutcracker, including…	3 The Nutcracker Ballet Class Volunteer Training Volunteer Training December 3, 2011 10:00 am - 11:30 am What a wonderful holiday gift…volunteering! By volunteering at Pretend City, you’ll have the opportunity to help a child learn life skills through exhibit exploration, supporting staff with birthday celebrations, or assisting with administrative tasks…just to name a few! Any time spent volunteering is…
4	5 Volunteer Training Volunteer Training Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts December 5, 2011 11:00 am - 11:45 am Encourage your preschooler’s enthusiasm for art and drawing. Young Rembrandts’ drawing lessons will challenge and excite your budding artist. Learning to draw basic shapes is an essential building block for every learner. Our subjects are always interesting, from beautiful apple baskets and Native American… Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts December 5, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Rejuvenate your child’s creativity this winter with a young Rembrandts cartooning class. Giggles are guaranteed as we draw silly turkeys, over the top sports fans and maybe even a reindeer imposter or two. We learn basic drawing skills while having a great time. Classes…	6 Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor December 6, 2011 10:30 am - 11:45 am With so much going on, the holidays can be quite an adjustment for your toddler. Join us to tackle your frustrations! During this parent/toddler interactive class, feel free to share your concerns and challenges with everything ranging from:- Is what my child doing normal?-…	7 Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Speech & Language Screenings Speech & Language Screenings December 7, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Are you spending time with relatives you don’t see all that often this holiday season? By age 5, most children are able to speak clear enough for distant family members and unfamiliar people to understand. Check it out at our speech and language screenings,…	8	9 Speech & Language Screenings Speech & Language Screenings Speech & Language Screenings Way to Play Day: A Package of Learning! Way to Play Day: A Package of Learning! December 9, 2011 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Prepare your child for play groups, preschool, and even kindergarten! Join us to receive a package of learning to help you understand your children’s development and successfully prepare them for the world. Today’s package will include: – Developmental Checkups: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00… CHOC Toy Drive Pick up by Orange Coast Harley Owners Group CHOC Toy Drive Pick up by Orange Coast Harley Owners Group December 9, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join us for a special visit from hundreds of Harley Davidson riders as the come to Pretend City to pick up all of the toys we’ve collected for the children at CHOC Children’s Hospital. Watch your child’s eyes light up as Santa comes riding… The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class December 9, 2011 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Join Pretend City volunteer ballet dance instructor, Sydney Tsao, as she teaches dances from the classic ballet The Nutcracker. This 4 session class will begin with a short ballet warm-up and will focus on learning some of the original choreography of The Nutcracker, including…	10
11	12 The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts December 12, 2011 11:00 am - 11:45 am Encourage your preschooler’s enthusiasm for art and drawing. Young Rembrandts’ drawing lessons will challenge and excite your budding artist. Learning to draw basic shapes is an essential building block for every learner. Our subjects are always interesting, from beautiful apple baskets and Native American… Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts December 12, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Rejuvenate your child’s creativity this winter with a young Rembrandts cartooning class. Giggles are guaranteed as we draw silly turkeys, over the top sports fans and maybe even a reindeer imposter or two. We learn basic drawing skills while having a great time. Classes… Baby Steps through Pretend City Baby Steps through Pretend City December 12, 2011 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Specifically for: Infants (0-16 months), grown-ups. For the comfort of our infant guests, no older siblings please. Enjoy Pretend City and all it…	13 Baby Steps through Pretend City Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor December 13, 2011 10:30 am - 11:45 am With so much going on, the holidays can be quite an adjustment for your toddler. Join us to tackle your frustrations! During this parent/toddler interactive class, feel free to share your concerns and challenges with everything ranging from:- Is what my child doing normal?-…	14 Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Fine & Gross Motor Screenings Fine & Gross Motor Screenings December 14, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Could new bikes, balls or jump ropes be in your child’s holiday future? Fine and gross motor screenings assess a child’s physical development in areas such as walking, running, jumping, going up and down stairs, kicking and throwing balls, picking up objects, turning pages… Feeding & Eating (Oral Motor) Screenings Feeding & Eating (Oral Motor) Screenings December 14, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Could your child use a bit of support learning to eat effectively at your holiday dinners this season? Join Head To Toe Therapy as they provide free feeding and oral motor screenings for your little one. Meal time is not just about putting food…	15 Feeding & Eating (Oral Motor) Screenings Connect With Your Child through Play Connect With Your Child through Play December 15, 2011 9:00 am - 10:00 am Did you know that children learn best through their play? Discover the connections between learning and play during this hands-on seminar. Learn why play is important and how to play with your child while fostering development, language, and social skills; all while having fun!…	16 Connect With Your Child through Play Connect With Your Child through Play Las Posadas Celebration Las Posadas Celebration December 16, 2011 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Today marks our annual kick-off to Las Posadas celebration. Come celebrate the first day of this 9 day celebration through special activities which will allow your children to have a better understanding of the history of this celebration in which so many museum guests… The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class December 16, 2011 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Join Pretend City volunteer ballet dance instructor, Sydney Tsao, as she teaches dances from the classic ballet The Nutcracker. This 4 session class will begin with a short ballet warm-up and will focus on learning some of the original choreography of The Nutcracker, including…	17
18	19 The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class Pretend City OPEN FULL DAY Pretend City OPEN FULL DAY December 19, 2011 Pretend City will be OPEN FULL DAY. Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts Let’s Draw Preschool with Young Rembrandts December 19, 2011 11:00 am - 11:45 am Encourage your preschooler’s enthusiasm for art and drawing. Young Rembrandts’ drawing lessons will challenge and excite your budding artist. Learning to draw basic shapes is an essential building block for every learner. Our subjects are always interesting, from beautiful apple baskets and Native American… Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts December 19, 2011 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Rejuvenate your child’s creativity this winter with a young Rembrandts cartooning class. Giggles are guaranteed as we draw silly turkeys, over the top sports fans and maybe even a reindeer imposter or two. We learn basic drawing skills while having a great time. Classes…	20 Cartooning Elementary with Young Rembrandts Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor December 20, 2011 10:30 am - 11:45 am With so much going on, the holidays can be quite an adjustment for your toddler. Join us to tackle your frustrations! During this parent/toddler interactive class, feel free to share your concerns and challenges with everything ranging from:- Is what my child doing normal?-…	21 Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Toddler Talk with The Parenting Doctor Hanukkah Celebration Hanukkah Celebration December 21, 2011 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Happy Hanukkah! This is a special time of celebration and learning! There are many symbols associated with Hanukkah. Today is your opportunity to come and learn more about many of these symbols. Engaging activities are sure to have your little ones delighted while wanting… Hanukkah Olive Press Workshop Hanukkah Olive Press Workshop December 21, 2011 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Today at Pretend City step back in time as you pretend to be a group of Macabees. Children will utilize their fine motor skills to refine the olive oil needed for the Menorah while they:- Pit fresh olives, squeeze them with a hand press.-…	22	23 Hanukkah Olive Press Workshop Hanukkah Olive Press Workshop Christmas Celebration Christmas Celebration December 23, 2011 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…over to Pretend City for this Christmas celebration! This Christmas festival will have you and your child wanting to keep those musical notes and dancing feet jingling throughout the city! Don’t miss out! The Nutcracker Ballet Class The Nutcracker Ballet Class December 23, 2011 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Join Pretend City volunteer ballet dance instructor, Sydney Tsao, as she teaches dances from the classic ballet The Nutcracker. This 4 session class will begin with a short ballet warm-up and will focus on learning some of the original choreography of The Nutcracker, including…	24 The Nutcracker Ballet Class Pretend City CLOSES at 1:00 p.m. Pretend City CLOSES at 1:00 p.m. December 24, 2011 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pretend City CLOSES at 1:00 p.m.
25 Pretend City CLOSES at 1:00 p.m. Pretend City CLOSED in honor of Christmas Pretend City CLOSED in honor of Christmas December 25, 2011 Pretend City CLOSED in honor of Christmas	26 Pretend City CLOSED in honor of Christmas Pretend City CLOSED in honor of Christmas Pretend City OPEN FULL DAY Pretend City OPEN FULL DAY December 26, 2011 Pretend City will be OPEN FULL DAY. Kwanza Begins Kwanza Begins December 26, 2011 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday that was created to reconnect African-Americans to their African roots. The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza”, meaning the first fruits of the harvest. In honor of this holiday, guests will learn about the…	27	28	29	30	31 Kwanza Begins Ring in the Noon Year! – New Year’s Eve Celebration Ring in the Noon Year! – New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pretend City will be closing at 1:00 p.m. Specifically for: Children of all ages and their grown-ups Spend this New Year’s…

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