Dan's Papers - May 15, 2009 -

GYMBOREE FAMILY ART - From 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Hand-on art class for children 18 months to 4 years old at CMEE. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250.

BABY AND ME YOGA CLASS - From 4 to 5 p.m. at the Ananda Yoga and Wellness Center. Cost is $70 for the series or $20 for the class. 20 Hampton Road, Southampton. 631-204-1219.

BIDEAWEE: SAFETY AROUND DOGS - For children in grades second through fifth, Bidewee in Westhampton is offering a free one-hour workshop to teach safety around dogs. Children will receive an AKC safety activity book, coloring book and souvenir. Located at 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 631-325-0200, ext. 118.

THE SATURDAY MORNING PICTURE SHOW - 11 a.m. Classic family films on Bay Street's big screen. $7. Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9500.

BUTTERFLY: STORY OF A LIFE CYCLE - Science and art combine in this musical celebration of the life cycle! Each stage of the Monarch's incredible transformation from tiny egg to glorious butterfly is brought to life through large-scale puppetry and song. Join the butterfly as she learns about her unique place within the animal kingdom with the help of some very special insect friends. Tickets are $25, $20, $15. The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-1500.

GO WILD ABOUT LLAMAS - A "Meet the Animals" program. Ages 2 to 6. Visit with a llama and learn about this gentle, intelligent animal. 1 to 2 p.m. $7 per child. Red Creek Park, 102 Old Riverhead Rd., Hampton Bays. Pre-registration required. 631-728-8585.

RHYTHM RECREATION BEGINS - Introduction to dance with emphasis on rhythm, coordination, and versatile beginning techniques. Thursdays, May 21 - June 25. Ages 3 to 8. $55/$45 residents. Lodge at Squiretown Park, 62 Red Creek Rd., Hampton Bays. 631-728-8585.

MOMMY AND ME COOKING & CULTURE - Thursdays. Each week features a recipe and craft from a different culture. Series concludes with a dumpling feast where kids share what they've learned with friends and family. Kids under 5 with a caregiver, $100 per six-week session. Sibling discount available. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. North Sea Community Center, Noyac Road, Southampton. 631-283-4555.

MOMMY (OR DADDY) & ME CAKE DECORATING CLASS - Learn basic cake, cookie and candy decorating skills together. Tuition: $150.00 for the full session or $37.50 per class (please register in advance.) Thursdays and Sundays 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. The Country School, 7 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 631-233-0251.

AMY'S ARK FARM - "Art of Life." Tuesday to Friday. 4 to 5 p.m. Small art classes held in a converted barn in Westhampton. Focus on art, cooking, reading, yoga and more. Ages 4-9. $85 per 4 week session. 631-288-3587 or 631-902-3655.

GYMBOREE AT CMEE -The Children's Museum of the East End presents "Gymboree." Friday mornings in May and June. $110 for Members/$120 for Non-Members. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250.

KIDS KARAOKE - 5 to 7 p.m. Regulars Music Caféé, 1271 North Sea Road, Southampton. 631-287-2900.

BASKETBALL, SOCCER, BALLET, TAP, DODGE BALL- SYS in Southampton. Kids' programs continue daily with sports, dance and fun. Contact SYS for info at 631-287-1511.

HAMPTON LIBRARY STORYTIME - Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Children ages 4 to 7. Age appropriate stories and music making. Registration required. Hampton Library, Bridgehampton.

QUOGUE LIBRARY STORYTIME - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages. Story time, literacy games, puzzles and more. 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224.

PETTING FARM AT AMARYLLIS SANCTUARY - Sundays. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pony rides available on most days. 93 Merchants Path, off Sagg Road (behind Wolffer), Sagaponack. 631-537-7335.

ART AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE - 14 Gingerbread La. East Hampton 631-324-0603.

CMEE - Children's Museum of the East End. Interactive exhibitions, arts and science based programs and workshops, special events. 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. . General Admission $7. Free to members.

GOAT ON A BOAT - Goatonaboat.org. Puppet Play Groups for children under 3 on Mon., Thurs. and Fri. at 9:30 a.m. Tot Art for children 5 & under Mon. and Fri. at 10:30 a.m. Rte. 114 and East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193.