FAMILY Activities ACADEMIC TALENT SEARCH Johns Hopkins national talent search ...
ACADEMIC TALENT SEARCH
Johns Hopkins' national talent search looks for children between second & eighth grade with 97% or above scoring on current standardized tests. Forms available by calling Center for Talented Youth, 410-516-0278, $29 application fee, deadline is mid-November, more info at www.jhu.edu/gifted.
FAMILY ART WORKS
Art activity classes for children & parent, grandparent, friend or caregiver?this week, quilt-making for the whole family; The Educational Alliance, 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-780-2300; Sun. 1-2:30, free [through 12/31].
FREE GYMNASTICS
Every Friday night middle & high-school students ages 12-19 are invited to attend free gymnastics classes at McBurney YMCA Chelsea Center, 122 W. 17th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-643-9013; register at 6.
HP INVENTOR CENTER
Exhibit lets kids learn about & discuss some of USA's prominent inventors & construct their own gadgets; Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-721-1223; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 10-5, free w/mus. adm. [through 11/30].
NYC TEENS
CitiKids Coalition hosts evening of discussion & exploration of various youth issues; The CitiKids Foundations, 57 Leonard St. (betw. Church St. & W. B'way), 212-925-3320; 6, free.
PERFORMANCE POETRY WORKSHOP
Outreach director Treva Offut leads writing workshop w/guest authors for teens; 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793; Sat. at 1, free.
ROCK CLIMBING CLASS
Class teaches children ages 9 & up the ins & outs of rock climbing during four classes at North Meadow Recreation Center, Central Park (midpark at 97th St.), 212-348-4867, reg. req.; call for times & prices.
SATURDAYS ALIVE!
Weekly art workshops for the family. This week, create you own footwear w/accessories designer Monique Martin & Japanese art Origami workshop; Arts Connection, 120 W. 46th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-302-7433; Sat. at 12:30, $2-$6.
Things to See & Hear
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD & THE LITTLEST MERMAID
Miss Majesty's Lollipop Playhouse offers two productions as alternatives to the boob tube; Grove St. Playhouse, 30 Grove St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 212-741-6436; Sat. & Sun. at 3:30, $8.50 [through 11/19].
CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE GARDEN
One-hundred & twenty bronze miniatures surround 40-ft. high peace fountain; Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347 for days & times; free.
FAMILY ROOTS & TRADITIONS
Create your own hand-bound family tree book w/artist Maria Borinquen Gallo; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200, ext.308, res. req.; 2:30 & 3:30, free w/grounds adm.
GALLERY TALKS
The Museum of Modern Art feat. guided walks & discussion. This week, What's Going On in this Picture? Stories in Art; 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9400; sign-in at 9:45 a.m., $5 per family.
GEO ZOOM/ LATINO HERITAGE WEEKEND
Celebrate opening of new exhibit for kids. Interactive exhibition w/exciting & educational activities teaches kids about geography of themselves & others. This week, music by Latino American musical groups incl. Julian Avalos & the Sounds of Afro-Andes & Coco Merenson; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), 718-735-4400; Sat. & Sun. 10-5 [through 3/2001].
MAYA THE BEE
Jazz puppet play for tykes 3-9 based on German book about bee who runs away from hive; Salon Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-539-6644; Sat. at 11, $7-$15.
THE TEDDYBEARBAITERS
Improv group takes Brecht's theories & makes them a reality for your children in attempt at extreme interactive theater; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Sun. at 11, $7, $3 kids.
WISEACRE FARM & RUMPLE WHO?
A birthday on the farm & a classic at Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Sat. & Sun. at 1, $7.