The Basics of Southwest Alabama  MARCH 2024 Newsletter
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 Website for  Parents: Brain-Boosting Tips.

How does your child learn to think?

It is never too early to begin reading to your child—even babies enjoy it and benefit! Reading aloud from the very beginning is one of the most important things you can do to prepare your child to do well in school. Reading and talking to your child about the story, even before they understand, builds their language skills and sparks their imagination. Reading, looking at books, or sharing stories is also a special time to snuggle up and connect. Reading together creates bonds and lasting memories for parents and children.

SPRING FORWARD

Set Your Clocks Back One Hour Before You Go to Bed Saturday Night!

It's that time once again to “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. the changeover officially occurs at 2:00 am Sunday, March 10, 2024.

MARCH IS NATIONAL

READING MONTH

TODDLER STORYTIME MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOOK RECOMMENDATION LIST

WOMEN HISTORY MONTH



GENERAL PHOTOS: March 5, 2024

5-8 PM Connie Hudson Center

SELF DEFENSE: March 12, 2024, 5:30- 6:30 PM Springhill Taekwondo Center

CLOTHING SWAP: March 19, 2024 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Langan Park

WOMEN'S HISTORY BINGO: March 26, 2024| 10:00 AM-Noon: Sullivan Thomas Park & Recreation Center

1000 BOOKS BEFORE K5!

READING TIPS FOR PARENTS

ACTIVITES HAPPENING IN MARCHCLICK ON EACH TITLE FOR MORE DETAILS
  • Under the Big Top/The Royal Hanneford Circus: March 1, 2024- March 10, 2024 at The Grounds (Fairgrounds). The Royal Hanneford Circus is stepping into the new age of the circus in America
  • LODA ArtWalk - Celebrate Ninja Turtles & Culinary Arts: March 8, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Downtown. MobileKids' Zone: Ninja Turtle Crafts, Music, Photos, and more on N. Claiborne St.
  • Kids Day: March 9, 2024, 10:00 AM-NOON Seals Park, 540 Texas St. FREE Bring your Power Wheels for the race of a lifetime. Enjoy a bounce house, music, and more!
  • Mystery Pop-Up Event: CAR SHOW: FREE March 9, 1:00-4:00 PM at Seals Community Center Parking Lot. Come show off your ride for a chance to win a prize. Also, music, shopping, bounce houses, and much more
  • JC Penny Kids Zone: Design Your Spring Banner: March 9, 11:00 am -Noon Bel Air Mall Ages 4 & up| Parents get 10% off Coupon to boost savings
  • Toddler Time at Mobile Museum of Art: March 14, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Create a Suncatcher and a No Sew Rainbow Stuffed Plushie. $5 for members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session
  • Wee Exchange Huge Kids' Resale: Monday, March 11, 7:00AM-Sat, March 16, 2:00 PM. The Largest Children’s Consignment Sale on the Gulf Coast.
  • Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza: March 15, 6-8 PM - March 16, 7 AM-NOON. A FREE two-day ultimate fitness party showcasing a variety of fitness disciplines, including a Kid Zone. Mardi Gras Park, Government St.
  • TOUCH A TRUCK: Saturday, March 16, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at The Grounds (Fairgrounds). A family-friendly event offering children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of trucks & meet the people who build, protect & serve our community.
  • Lowes Kids: Make a Flower Bird Feeder: March 16, FREE (All Lowes Locations) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Spring Movies in the Park-March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG
  • Adult Field Day: March 23, 2-6 PM Herndon-Sage Park- Play all your favorite Field Day Games, and enjoy a live DJ. Solo and Team Competitions
  • Family Art class at Mobile Museum of Art: Thursday, March. 28, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session
  • ONLINE S.T.E.A.M. Class: Thursday, March 28, 2:45-3:45 PM. The cost is $20 for a 1-Hour Class
  • Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt:Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt: March 30, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM FREE at Dotch Community Center/Trinity Gardens Park. Events will be divided by ages 11:00 AM: Ages 0-4 followed by 5-9, an adaptive egg hunt, and ages 10-13. (Photos, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Games, Activities, Music and More!)
  • The Bunny Bolt 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: March 30, 7:00 AM at Mobile Infirmary Health. This is a family-friendly event with a 5K run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and post-race festivities. Participants will receive an event shirt and armband to attend the post-race party.

Dr. Deborah Curry: Program Manager: Email Phone: 251.431.0115

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