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Grab and Go: Family Planner, March 18, 2011

Five family friendly activities for the weekend.

How are you going to spend the last weekend of winter?  Here is what is going on in and around the greater Rose Hill area. Be sure to check out the Rose Hill events calendar for even more ideas.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Where/When: Accotink Unitarian Church; 8 a.m. –  p.m.  Cost: FREE. Choose from thousands of gently used summer clothing, toys, equipment, and activities for children.

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Where/When: Garfield Elementary School; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: FREE. Over 65 vendors are selling their handmade crafts and art. There is a kid’s activity room where children can make their own craft.

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Where/When: Torpedo Factory; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: FREE. Enjoy a free children’s art activity sponsored by the March of Dimes.

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Where/When: Claude Moore Recreation Center; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: FREE. Fit Kid’s is part of the Let’s Move Initiative to get children active. This event will teach kids about sports, wellness, exercise, and outdoor activities.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Where/When: Hidden Oaks Nature Center; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $15. Have afternoon tea and finger snacks with Alice in Wonderland and her friends.

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