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September 4, 2008 / Brooklyn news / Parenting / Family Calendar

Family calendar

By Susan Rosenthal Jay

for The Brooklyn Paper

Saturday, Sept. 6

9 am: Dumbo Kite Flying Society shindig. In front of the Galapagos Art Space (16 Main St., between Water and Plymouth streets in DUMBO). Free. Call (718) 222-8500 for info.

11 am: Back-to-School party featuring the Deedle Deedle Dees perform. The Moxie Spot (81 Atlantic Ave., at Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights). Free. Call (718) 923-9710 for info.

12:30 pm and 2:30 pm: “Hansel & Gretel.” Puppetworks (338 Sixth Ave., at Fourth Street in Park Slope). $7 kids, $8 adults. Call (718) 965-3391 for info.

2 pm: Learn about worms. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights). $8 adults, kids free. Call (718) 623-7200 for info.

Sunday, Sept. 7

12:30 pm and 2:30 pm: “Hansel & Gretel.” See Saturday, Sept. 6.

Monday, Sept. 8

7 pm: Reading of “Is There a Mouse in the Baby’s Room?” Bookcourt (163 Court St., near Pacific Street in Cobble Hill). Free. Call (718) 875-3677 for info.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

11 am: Sing-along. The Moxie Spot (81 Atlantic Ave., at Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights). Free. Call (718) 923-9710 for info

2 pm: Hands-on activities including nature explorations, plantings and garden arts. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights). $8 adults, kids free. Call (718) 623-7200 for info.

Saturday, Sept. 13

11 am: Tasting lunch and music. Giggles and Green (369 Court St., near First Place in Carroll Gardens). Free. Call (718) 499-0010 for info.

1 pm: Creative nature crafts. Salt Marsh Nature Center (Avenue U at 33rd Street in Marine Park). Free. Call (718) 421-2021 for info.

1 pm: Apple harvest at Lefferts Historic House. Help cook apple fritters and press cider. (Enter Prospect Park on Flatbush Avenue just north of Empire Boulevard). Free. Visit www.prospectpark.org for info.

12:30 pm and 2:30 pm: “Hansel & Gretel.” See Saturday, Sept. 6.

Sunday, Sept. 14

2 pm: Hands-on activities at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. See Tuesday, Sept. 9.

12:30 pm and 2:30 pm: “Hansel & Gretel.” See Saturday, Sept. 6.

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