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ARTS & CRAFTS

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SNOWFLAKES AND CRYSTALS, nature art workshop, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. $8. 801-392-6935.

SNOWMAN ART, ages 6-10 create sculptures using air-dry clay, 5:30- 6 p.m. Jan. 17, Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, $8. 801-392-6935.

GREAT SALT LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL STUDENT ART CONTEST, for Utah students in kindergarten-12th grades. Using color on 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch white paper or art board, create an original drawing of an adult, male ruddy duck. Cash prizes, $15-$50. Entries must be postmarked by April 1, and mailed to Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, Attn: Student Art Contest, P.O. Box 618, 28 E. State St., Farmington, UT 84025. Entry forms and information at www.GreatSaltLakeBirdFest.com.

MUSEUMS/PLACES

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ELIZABETH STEWART TREEHOUSE MUSEUM, 347 22nd St., Ogden. New Year's Eve Party, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, with countdown to noon and more. Interactive exhibits and activities with emphasis on arts and literacy. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fridays. $6/children, $5/13-older 801-394-9663, www. treehousemuseum.org.

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DISCOVERY GATEWAY, 444 W. 100 South, SLC. Hands-on exhibits and workshops teach children about art, science, community and more. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. $8.50; $6/seniors, free/under age 1. 801-456-KIDS or www. discoverygateway.org.

PRODUCTIONS

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'THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES,' 7 p.m. Fridays, and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14- Feb. 5, The Children's Theatre, 237 S. State St., SLC. $12. 801-532-6000, www.tctheatre.org.

'RING AROUND THE ROSE,' Ballet West performance, 11 a.m. Jan. 15, Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, SLC. $5. 801-355-2787, ArtTix.

SCIENCE & NATURE

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PARENT-TOT NATURE HOUR, ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Jan. 7, Stokes Nature Center, 2696 E. U.S. 89, Logan Canyon. $3; parent must accompany child. Registration, 435-755-3239 or www.logannature.org.

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'SENSATIONAL SNOWFLAKES,' 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 8, Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, U of U, SLC. Snowflake science and art activities. Registration required. $5/members, $7/nonmembers, plus garden admission. 801-581-8454.

STORY TIME

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BILINGUAL CHILDREN'S STORY TIME, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Weber County Library's Main Branch, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. 801-337-2639. Free.

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME, 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, Hastings Books, 340 E. 525 North, Harrisville. 801-399-2090. Free.

PUPPET STORY TIME, ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult), 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month, Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City. Donation of $1/child suggested. 435-723-0740.

DISCOVERY TIME, music and stories for ages 5-under, Weber County Library. Resumes Jan. 10. 801-337-2639.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, American West Heritage Center, 4025 S. U.S. 89-91, Wellsville. Stories and songs. Free. 435-245-6050 or 800-225-3378.

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