Playful Discovery - UCONN
March 12, 2010 - Stamford

Participate with your child in this program designed to foster socialization, school readiness, speech & language, intellectual development, emotional development and motor development. Runs through May 14.

Kids Night Out - Sweet Rexies
March 12, 2010 - Fairfield

Leave the kids at Sweet Rexies while you have dinner at a nearby restaurant. They'll enjoy crafts, pizza, games, candy, and ice cream. Pre-paid reservations required. 203-254-3254.

Game Day Friday - Fairfield Library - Main Branch
March 12, 2010 - Fairfield

Bring your games or use ones provided by the library. Meets every Friday when school is in session. Snacks provided. Meets in the Rotary Room.

Boys & Girls Hip Hop Dance - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

Learn to move your body like a dancer in this beginner Hip Hop class! Our experienced instructor will help your little ones come out of their shells and show off their dancing talents. No experience is necessary! (Choose Mondays or Thursdays). For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Boys & Girls Hip Hop Dance - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

Learn to move your body like a dancer in this beginner Hip Hop class. Experienced instructor will help little ones come out of their shells. (Choose Mondays or Thursdays). For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Afternoon Chess - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

All levels are welcome to learn to play chess with pro Alex Eydelman. Mondays. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Cartooning with Phil - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

For beginners through experienced, this clourse allows you to either practice or perfect your technique of drawing your favorite characters. Monday. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Aquatics Classes for Grades K-5 Level V - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

6 - 9 years This program is all about stroke refinement. Butterfly, surface dives and endurance are also part of the program. Mondays, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Ellen Pradella at 487-0990 or epradella@stamfordjcc.org

NEW! Sports & Games Galore with Coach Mo - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

Join us for some indoor fun as we play soccer, basketball, floor hockey, baseball, as well as some non traditional sports like kickball, wiffle ball, gaga, dodgeball, pillo-polo, and capture the flag. Every week will play a different game as we learn the skills and rules of each game and compete in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Mo Concepcion at 487-0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org.

NEW! Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy - Stamford JCC
Through March 15, 2010 - Stamford

Grades K - 3(Monday), Grades 4 - 8 (Thursday) Want to become an all-star baseball/softball player? Let the staff from Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy help you improve your hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running to become an all-star player. Instructor: BVSA Staff. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Mo Concepcion at 487-0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org.

NEW! Art with Holly - Stamford JCC
Through March 16, 2010 - Stamford

This art class is tailored for artists in grades 3-5 who want to explore different ways to express themselves through painting, sculpting, drawing, and more. Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Gym Runners - Walkers - 23 months - Stamford JCC
Through March 16, 2010 - Stamford

Share in the delight as your child improves gross motor skills, coordination and listening skills. Includes movement activities, song, dance and parachute play. A mommy-and-me class taught by Sarah Fradkin. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Fradkin at 487-0965 or sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org

Story Time - Birth - 5 years - Stamford JCC
Through March 16, 2010 - Stamford

It's story time, with songs and finger plays! All ages welcome. Drop in anytime. M / NM no charge. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Fradkin at 487-0965 or sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org

Story Time - Birth - 5 years - Stamford JCC
Through March 16, 2010 - Stamford

It's story time, with songs and finger plays! All ages welcome. Drop in anytime. M / NM no charge. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Fradkin at 487-0965 or sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org

NEW! Art with Holly - Stamford JCC
Through March 17, 2010 - Stamford

This introduction to art for children K-2 teaches drawing, painting and color techniques while encouraging self expression. Wednesdays. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org

Cheerleading with Cheer Xcape - Stamford JCC
Through March 17, 2010 - Stamford

Get your pom poms out and get ready to learn how to cheer like a pro. No experience necessary. Wednesdays. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org.

Soccer with Blue Wave Kickers - Stamford JCC
Through March 17, 2010 - Stamford

Grades K - 3 Let Coach Jonathan Bradley and his BWK staff engage your child in physical activity while teaching them the fundamentals of soccer. Children will enhance their soccer skills through games and scrimmages that help build confidence, teamwork, and self esteem. Instructor: Jonathan Bradley and BWK staff. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Mo Concepcion at 487-0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org.

NEW! Simply Sing - Birth - 2 years - Stamford JCC
Through March 17, 2010 - Stamford

Wednesdays. Learn simple tunes, finger plays and rhymes about accessible topics such as body parts, animals, colors, Jewish heritage, and nature. Songs will develop language skills and allow children to have fun while learning about the world around them. A nurturing setting where children can let their energy carry them on a playful, musical journey. For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Sarah Fradkin at 487-0965 or sfradkin@stamfordjcc.org

Mysteries of the Great Lakes - IMAX Theater, Maritime Aquarium
Through March 18, 2010 - Norwalk

Take an in depth journey to the Great Lakes and learn why they are a vital resource for our country's social and economic vitality. Learn about the wildlife that lives in and around the lakes. Featuring music by Gordon Lightfoot.

Deep Sea - IMAX Theater, Maritime Aquarium
Through March 18, 2010 - Norwalk

Swim with some of the planet's most unique creatures, from the unusual wolf eel to the giant Pacific octopus in this undersea exploration narrated by actors Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet.

Tumbletrain Gymnastics with Fran - Stamford JCC
Through March 18, 2010 - Stamford

Children in K-1 will learn basic gymnastic tumbling skills as well as working on the balance beam, single bar and trampoline. Thursdays. Contact Sarah Evans at 487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org.

NEW! Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy Run & Shoot Football - Stamford JCC
Through March 18, 2010 - Stamford

Grades K-3 / 4-8 Take your game to the next level. This Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy clinic will cover everything from speed and agility workouts to the basic fundamentals of football. Come train with former Professional Football player Mike Abate. All positions of the game will be covered. This will be a very educational and fun experience! For more information, visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Mo Concepcion at 487-0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org

Intramural Swim Clinic 6 - 16 years - Stamford JCC
Through March 18, 2010 - Stamford

Learn competition-style swimming and become faster and more efficient in your strokes and turns. Students compete against each other in a fun and relaxed aquatic environment. Meets are held each semester, where children will compete against one another. Children who are enrolled two days a week may qualify for Sunday practice sessions at no extra charge.

PRINT WHAT? - Loft Artists Association
Through March 21, 2010 - Stamford

Visit this exhibit of printed works by members of the LAA, offered in conjunction with free printmaking workshops. View a collection of monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs and silkscreens. Free weekend print workshops will be offered on Saturday, February 27th and on Saturday, March 13th. A $5.00 donation is suggested. Ages 3 and up.

Children's Beginner Chess - Wilton Library
Through March 25, 2010 - Wilton

Those brand new to chess will learn the history and rules of the game; basic checkmate themes and patterns and basic strategy and tactics. Practice games are part of the classroom lessons. In-person registration is required.

Children's Advanced Chess - Wilton Library
Through March 25, 2010 - Wilton

Review the basics; learn more advanced strategy and tactics; learn optimal opening and endgame play and gain an appreciation for the vital importance of making and carrying out sound plans. Practice games are part of the classroom lessons. In-person registration is required.

Go Fish: Long Island Sound & Beyond - Maritime Aquarium
Through March 31, 2010 - Norwalk

This new permanent exhibit will explain how we can learn to "Respect the Fish" by exploring our fascination with catching, eating and protecting fish in the Sound. A new 30,000 gallon tank will house some of the largest species native to the Sound. A variety of hands-on and multimedia activities will enhance the experience.

The Orchid Show: Cuba in Flower - The New York Botanical Garden
Through April 11, 2010 - Bronx

Experience the tropical beauty of Old Havana in bloom featuring thousands of orchids and native plants. Exotic floral displays through architectural scenes transport visitors to the romantic intrigue of Cuba.

Red Riding Hood - Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Through April 11, 2010 - Bridgeport

A pop musical version of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. Saturdays and Sundays through April 11.

Amusement Park Science Exhibit - Discover Museum and Planetarium
Through April 18, 2010 - Bridgeport

An interactive exhibit that explores the physics behind amusement parks. Twelve hands-on exhibit components include a Create-a-Coaster area, interactive video and computer kiosks, bumper cars and more.

A Diorama Takes Shape: Bringing the Genius of James Perry Wilson to Life - Yale Peabody Museum
Through April 25, 2010 - New Haven

A two month exhibit where visitors will see a diorama created before their eyes. Michael Anderson, Torosaurus sculptor and Museum preparator, will prepare a foreground for a newly acquired painting by diorama painter James Perry Wilson. The scene depicted is the celebrated warbler migration at Point Pelee in southwestern Ontario. See what normally goes on behind the scenes as Michael and trained volunteers prepare plants and other foreground elements.

Gerberich Gadgetry - STAMFORD MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER
Through May 23, 2010 - Stamford

This exhibition is a compilation of works reflecting his 25-year artistic career. Described as "Analog Work for the Digital Age," Gerberich artworks ask us to step back from the frenzy and let the clanking, clanging motion of each piece take us on a tour of our own memories as filtered through his imagination. Located in the Bendel Mansion.

African Underwater Safari - Maritime Aquarium
Through June 01, 2010 - Norwalk

Explore the marine life of Africa and discover how the continent?s fish face similar environmental challenges as the fish in the Long Island Sound. See fish and reptiles from the Nile River, the lakes of Africa?s Great Rift Valley, the Red Sea and Africa?s shorelines, including the ecosystem of Madagascar.

Building America's Canals Exhibit - Mystic Seaport: Museum of America and the Sea
Through October 11, 2010 - Mystic

A hands-on exhibit divided into sections relating to key canal structures - locks, masonry arches, cranes and aqueducts. Build your own canal, use model cranes to load and unload cargo from canal boats, or try a computer game in which you build and operate a lock, complete with virtual dynamite.

Penguins - Maritime Aquarium
Through December 31, 2010 - Norwalk

Come fall in love with the new colony of African penguins in a new outdoor exhibit, offering views above and below the water.