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This week, there’s cooking classes for kids in Oyster Bay, Valentine crafts at the library or head over to Borders Books where you can celebrate the fairy tale character, “Pinkalicious.”
1. Ultimate Chef Challenge Club
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Where and When: What’s Cooking, 30 E. Main Street, Oyster Bay NY. (516) 992-2665. http://whatscookingny.com.
Occurs second Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and the next class is Thursday, Feb. 10.
Why Go: This 10-class session is for children ages 11-15. Kids can challenge their cooking abilities using new cooking skills and advanced recipes. Each child gets a recipe book of dishes created in class.
Pricing: $375, free prorated for remaining classes.
2. Pinkalicious
Where and When: , 425 Jericho Tpke. Syosset, NY , Saturday Feb. 12, 2011, 2 p.m.
Why Go: All Pinkalicious fans ages 4-8 are welcome to celebrate Silverlicious, the fairy–tale character, with games, crafts, give-aways and a Pinkalicious parade.
Pricing: Free.
3. Valentine Craft with Kids
Where/When: , 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset, Monday Feb. 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Why Go: Make a craft with a child, kindergarten through second grade. Refreshments will be served.
Pricing: Free.
4. Family Nature Adventures: Nature Art
Where and When: Bailey Arboretum, Bayville Road and Feeks Lane, Lattington, NY. (516) 571-8020. Sunday Feb. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Why Go: Kids can create art with items from the woods.
Pricing: Free, but donations accepted.
5. Story Songs with Debbie and Friends
Where and When: , 11 Davis Ave., East Garden City, 516 224-5800. http://licm.org, Saturday Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Why Go: Parents and kids join in this interactive “variety show” which includes a diverse array of styles including rock, pop, country and show tunes. For ages 3 and up.
Pricing: $4.00 with museum admission, $8.00 theater only.
