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Kepler's Family Event

Story Time with Oliver Chin, The Year of the Tiger: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Sunday, January 3, 2009
11:30 a.m.
Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino, Menlo Park

**Remember to mention Laurel School at the register and 10% of your Kepler's purchases comes back to our PTO.**

Spirit of Uganda

Come see this amazing group of children from Africa (age 8-18) perform riveting dances from East Africa and help raise money to support and educate children orphaned by AIDS, war, and poverty. "Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy." - The New York Times. Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 p.m. at the new Performing Art Center at Menlo-Atherton High School. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Ouren at 322-6891 or eouren@gmail.com. To learn more visit www.EmpowerAfricanChildren.org.

Online Registration for Menlo Atherton Little League 2010 NOW OPEN!

M-A Little League includes six levels of baseball. Boys and girls between the ages of 5� and 16 (by April 30, 2010) are eligible to participate if registered by January 19, 2010. Visit the league's web site at http://www.m-all.org/ to enroll your child for the 2010 season. Play begins in late February and extends through the end of the school year. Applications received after January 19th are subject to a waiting list and a late fee of $25. Scholarships are available; contact registration@m-all.org. Menlo-Atherton Little League boundaries are west of HWY 101 and east of El Camino in Menlo Park (except unincorporated Fair Oaks) and all of Atherton. There are other Little Leagues available for those living outside these boundaries. For information on the other leagues: http://www.cadistrict52.org/

Menlo Park Children's Chorus

Does your child love to sing? Consider signing your child up for Menlo Park Children's Chorus. Participants will meet each Wednesday from 4 - 4:45 pm at the Burgess Recreation Center, beginning January 6. Children in grades 1 through 6 are welcome. No former singing experience necessary; no need to read music or words; all your children need to bring is enthusiasm! You can sign up your child/ren now, either online or at the front desk of the Burgess Recreation Center. Any questions should be directed to April McNeely at 408-314-7589 or april.mcneely@gmail.com.

Friday Night Fun

Parents: This is your chance to drop off your child at the Burgess Recreation Center and enjoy a Friday Evening out! Our enthusiastic staff will facilitate various themed activities for your child and in addition, they will be provided with a snack for the evening. It's cheaper than a babysitter and more fun for your children too! Advance registration through the City of Menlo Park is required. You can do so by calling 650.330.2200 or by clicking here. This month's event takes place on January 8^th from 7:00-9:00pm and we will be screening the movie "UP." The fee is $10.00/child.

Alpine-Menlo-Atherton (AMA) Girls Softball Spring Sign-Ups

Is your daughter interested in playing softball? Visit www.eteamz.com/amasoftball for more information and to register by January 31, 2010. AMA is a recreational softball league for girls ages 5-14 serving the Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, and Woodside communities. The season runs from mid-March through the end of May. Please invite friends that you think might be interested in playing. We also need coaching and volunteer help with the league, so please email Fred Wang, the softball commissioner, at fredwang@pobox.com if you're interested in helping!