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Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, May 11, 2011 – May 18, 2011

May 11: Play and Learn at

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Adult caregivers with kids ages two to five meet at the Crossroads stage for music, stories, art and games.  This is NOT a drop-off event.

Cost: Free!

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May 11: Student Wednesday at the

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 Cost: Free admission for students with online coupon

 May 11: Movie Night at the

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy The Lion King with a pizza dinner and lemonade from Jet City Pizza.

 Cost: $7 for non-members, $4 for members. Pizza and lemonade - $3.

 May 14: Get Crafty Saturdays at the

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn the basic principals of weaving to make a cotton pot holder.  Project is inspired by the Mysterious Content of Softness exhibit.

Cost: $2 materials fee per child or free with admission.

 May 14: Teen Workshop – DJ Workshop – Learn the Basics at the

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 Join DJ wd4d as teens explore the basics in what it takes to be a DJ. Learn about mixing music, scratching a record and the history of Hip Hop. This workshop will be a hands-on creative experience. Hosted by Bellevue Arts Museum Teen Arts Council.

Cost: Free for teens.

Sweet Deals On Groceries, Meals and Frappucinos

Deal: Annual Fred Meyer Founders Sale

Enjoy this once a year sale which features deep discounts on staples including Skippy Peanut Butter for $1 a jar with coupon and save 40% on all Seventh Generation’s products including cleaners and paper products and Colgate Toothpaste or Speed Stick deodorant or a Wave toothbrush for for just 79 cents each. Download coupons to your rewards card or print coupons out online here

Good May 8, 2011 through May 14, 2011

Deal: Enjoy the luck of the Irish every weekend at this family-friendly pub and Cajun cafe located just off 520 in Redmond near Marymoor park.  Every Saturday and Sunday kids eat free all day with purchase of an adult entrée.

Ongoing

Deal: Get a half-priced frappucino from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every afternoon at your local Starbucks.

Good through May 15, 2011 

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