14 Things TRACK 4 Families Can do Jan. 5-28

Visit the Triangle TRACKS calendar for details on all of these events.

1. "The Greatest Places" IMAX® Film Opens, Jan. 6.

2. Check out "Birdapalooza" with Birdman Dave at the Museum of Life and Science, Jan. 10.

3. "Canstruction 2009 – Build Out Day" at Marbles Kids Museum, Jan. 10.

4. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Children’s Performance: Celebrating African Dance, Music, and Song, Jan. 10.

5. Participate in Hoop Shoot at Bond Park Community Center in Cary, Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m.

6. Marbles Kids Museum Year Round Camp (for track 4), Jan. 12-16.

7. Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Adults Presents "Handsel and Gretel," Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

8. Marbles Kids Museum Can Opener, Jan. 17

9. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Family Fun Saturday: Envelope Book, Jan. 17.

10. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Family Fun Saturday: Clay-Relief Workshop, Jan. 24.

11. N.C. Symphony's Young People's Series: "Bugs Bunny on Broadway," Jan. 24.

12. Marbles Museum and IMAX Open – Teacher Work Day, Jan. 26.

13. Go to a movie! “Hotel for Dogs” opens Jan. 16, and "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Marley and Me" are currently in theaters. (Please see reader comments on "Marley and Me" at this link before you take the kids to this movie.) IMAX is currently showing a great selection of movies, and Blue Ridge Cinemas is showing "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and "The Dark Knight."

14. Go for a hike, hit a playground or take a bicycle ride. North Carolina's mild winters enable plenty of outdoor activity this time of year! Check out Outdoor TRACKS for ideas.

Great Triangle TRACKS Forum Posts in August!

Hi TRACKS visitors! Below are some of the great forum topics Triangle TRACKS members posted this month, in case you didn't get a chance to check them out yet.

Also, stay tuned for the September newsletter. I'll send it out Friday!

August Forum Topics:

Museum of Arts Introduces Track-Out Camps

Children’s Cooking School and Etiquette Training Center Opens

APA Jazz Class in Need of Dancers

Are Your Tires Safe? Important Information Every Driver Should Know

Swim Lessons Available Year-Round at Triangle Swim School

Call for Entries: N.C. Museum of Art Contest

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Check Out Boy Scouts of America’s Centennial Celebration Shirt and Other Products