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Published: November 19, 2009, 12:30 am
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1. Budding artists learn more at the Botanical Gardens.
A watercolor class— stylized to meet the needs of novices and experienced painters— will be taught by artist Joan Saba from 9 to 10:30 a. m. Saturday. All materials will be provided. Cost is $11. Class is appropriate for children ages 6 to
12. Registration required by calling 827-1584, Ext. 291. Find the tranquil gardens at 2655 South Park Ave.
2. Now you’re cooking! Little chefs, take your parents to Buffalo and Erie County Central Library, One Lafayette Square, at 6:30 tonight for a free cooking lesson. Listen to some sweet stories, too. Registration required by calling 858-7192. Or visit www.buffalolib.org . This event is appropriate for ages 5 to 12. 3. Today and Friday are your last days to troll the Amazon River at Canisius College.
Presented by the school’s Zoo Biology Program, this mini-zoo exhibit features 11 species on loan from The Buffalo Zoo, including poison dart frogs, prehensile-tail porcupines, squirrel monkeys and dwarf caiman crocodiles. All habitats in “South AmeriCanisius,” located in the Health Science Building at Jefferson and Delavan avenues, are designed by students. Hours 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
4. Mark the Great American Smokeout today with a trip to a special installation at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway.
“Your Cancer and Drug Store” examines 30 years of advertising practices by the tobacco industry. Examine the stuff and then snuff the butts forever. Included with museum admission through Nov. 29. Hours: 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Wednesday, and 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Thursday through Sunday; www.buffalomuseumofscience.org or 896-5200.
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