Chinese New Year

2011 is the year of the Rabbit!  The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association and The Great Wall Chinese Academy are celebrating the Chinese New Year this weekend at Southridge.  On Saturday and Sunday (January 29 & 30) the traditional Chinese stage performance is 4:30pm - 5:30pm.  It features dragon and lion dances, Kung Fu, and music.  The Cultural Fair and Taste of China will be held each day 3pm - 6pm.  Tickets are $10 per person (children under two are free on their parent's lap).  Happy Chinese New Year!

Storytime

We love going to Storytime at the Library.  We first went when Jack was about seven months old.  At the time I wasn't sure if he was too young, but there were actually a lot of other babies there.  Now that Jack wants to walk around all the time, I remember how easy it was taking him when he just sat on my lap and listened.  Storytime is a half hour long.  Besides stories, there are songs, dancing, puppets, and some other educational activities.  The librarians do an amazing job at keeping all of the children (infants to five years old) interested.  Jack loves books and whenever he hears music he starts to dance, which I think is partly because of all the singing and dancing that we do at Storytime.  Here's the schedule for the Highlands Ranch Library: Storytime. 

Free Fitness Classes

If getting in shape was one of your new year's resolutions.....I have some information that can help!  The Highlands Ranch rec centers are offering free fitness classes.  It's a great opportunity to try out a class that you've been thinking about going to, but haven't gotten enough motivation to make it there.  It's also nice to be in a class with other newbies, so you're not the only one.  The fitness classes are free all day.  With so many classes to choose from it will be a great time to find a new favorite.  For a complete list check out hrcaonline.org/fitsched.  Whichever class you choose, be sure to get there early as the classes will fill up fast and the instructors will be enforcing the maximum capacity.  Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult.  The dates are: January 20, February 25, March 12, and April 13.  Mark your calendars!