Tonight, Thurs Feb 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.at the Sidney Center Branch Library is a food allergy/sensitivity presentation with Sharon Beadle of Wildtree, call 369-7500.

Friday Feb. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Adults and teens can audition for Disney's Beauty and the Beast (99 Main Street, 2nd Floor), to be presented by the Orpheus Theatre. Sat Feb 14th from 1-2pm are the auditions for children ages 6-12. Saturday from 2-4pm will be additional auditions for adults and teens. For info: 432-1800 and www.orpheustheatre.org.

Saturday Feb 14th: Oneonta World of Learning (OWL) and the Science Discovery Center are teaming up to present Science Saturdays! Although the workshops are filled, this will be a great opportunity to explore the center and participate in science activities appropriate for children ages 2 and up. Participants will explore geological specimens (rocks!) take home their own planet earth! The activities will continue from 10am through 12:30pm. Free of charge, although a $5 donation is encouraged. Contact: 436-3177, gallagha@oneonta.edu. More fun-filled workshops are planned for March 21, April 25, and May 2, each featuring a different science discipline. Directions: oneonta.edu/ACADEMICS/SCDISC/index.html

Also Sat, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m: Join the Rogers Environmental Education Center staff in a cross-country ski outing. Register: 674-4017.

If you are hanging out downtown in Oneonta Sat, drop by History Center at 183 Main St between 10am and 4pm. There's still time to play with both the Thomas Train set and the historical electric train set, read books and do craft activities. For info: 432-0960.

Can't get enough of trains? Sat from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Norwich the Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Inc. Museum (33 Rexford St) will be For info: 334-4522 or 336-5951.

Looking ahead:

Tues Feb 17: The History Center is also open Tuesdays from 12-3pm during this winter.

This is a great area to live in. There are a lot of things to do and creative wonderful people around every corner. Please share your family-friendly events/classes/ideas and I will do my best spread the word.

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