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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
March, I have decided is the month for doing something mad and fun. This weekend past, my husband shaved off all his hair and my kids painted their hair bright purple and orange in the spirit of Shave SA!
There are plenty of opportunities for getting out and doing something crazy with the kids. Visit the reptile expo and lounge with lizards, hop along to the fun frog walk, (let me know if the frog you kiss turns out to be a prince) or howl with laughter at Red Riding Hood and the loopy wolf. Why not ride on an old steam train? Discover the twinkling stars and learn about Jupiter and Mars. Whatever you do, make sure it is different, out of the ordinary for you and lots of fun.
Our mad month of March is not complete without celebrating 50 years of Dr. Seuss. A Dr. Seuss book is a wonderful gift as they are timeless and, if cared for, can be passed down to the next generation. They are wacky and witty and loads of fun to read out loud together. Their riotous rhymes and interesting characters will entice even the most reluctant readers. Make sure you read at least one Dr. Seuss book this month.
"Did you ever fly a kite? Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head? Did you ever milk this kind of cow? Well, we can do it. We know how. If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good." Extract from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss.
Cara Mullin
Editor
P.S. We have 4 brand new competitions on our site this month, please enter below to stand a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes on offer.
P.P.S. Next month...Easter Holidays! Can you believe it? Sugar Bay is offering a special 2 for 1 price on their April Kids' Holiday Camps. Click here for more information.
THEATRE AND SHOWS GautengWestern Cape 
5 March to 10 April 2007 - Alice in Wonderland
Don’t be late… you have a very important date with Alice and her friends at the Peoples Theatre. Join us down the rabbit-hole for a contemporary take on Lewis Carroll’s ‘masterpiece of the ridiculous’. Alice in Wonderland presents an enchanted topsy-turvy world where nothing is what it seems. Come and meet the hurried and neurotic White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat - and all your other wonderfully eccentric friends – on a journey where young Alice learns to see the world from a different perspective.
VENUE: Peoples Theatre, Civic Theatre Complex, Braamfontein
TIME(S): Performance times vary, two shows daily from Monday to Saturday
TICKET PRICES: R70 for non-members and Kids Club members pay R45, with accompanying audience members paying R60. Special school performances are available at R40.00 per learner, with one complimentary Educator ticket issued per 20 learners.
BOOKINGS: Booking is essential through Computicket or with the People’s Theatre on 011 403 1563.
10 March 2007 - Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Barnyard Theatre - Cresta
Show starts at 10am. Tickets cost R35. 011 280 4370.
20 March to 15 April 2007 - Beauty and the Beast
VENUE: Ubunye Theatre, Emperors Palace
The tale tells the story of Beauty's father, who picks a rose from the Beast's garden and gets caught.
He makes a promise to send his daughter to the Beast when she is older he does, and in the end they fall in love.
To add humour and great antics we have the traditional pantomime style spoilt-rotten ugly sisters, a wicked fairy Davina, her apprentice Dewdrop, and a dictatorial housekeeper Mrs Bollocks to keep you in stitches.
Sir Sid Pretty face and Sir Thomas Twit are bumbling suitors who try impressing King Ben, while his younger daughter Beauty treats a rather ineffectual Father, Mr Brown with great affection. Guaranteed to entertain the whole family Beauty and the Beast is traditional pantomime at it's best and a must see
Price R71.50 Children over 1 years: R61.50. Book through Computicket.
Block bookings of 10 or more or School Groups can only be done directly through Emperors Palace on 011 928 1297.
Babbelbox Kinderteater se volledige webwerf is D.V. binnekort op die lug. Hou hierdie spasie dop.
Op die oomblik is Die Paddaprins en Little Red Riding Hood op die planke en op 9 Maart open Heidi en Goldilocks.
Babbelbox bied jou ook kinderpartytjies te kus en te keur. Maak jou kind se volgende partytjie iets spesiaal!
Skakel Babbelbox nou by 0129977907 of epos Babbelbox by babbelbox@stof.co.za vir jou navrae en besprekings.
The Living and Loving Expo at Emperors Palace will be on from the 29th of March to the 1st of April. Baby Hands will be giving introductory workshops. Click here to read more about Baby Hands.
7 March to 14 April 2007 - RED RIDING HOOD
Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch
This delightful fairy tale follows the well-loved story of the naughty little girl who disobeys her mother and, instead of taking the safe road to visit her granny, goes into the wood where she encounters a big bad wolf (in this adaptation a rather stupid Loopy-de-Loop type who is an ex-Music-Hall star). Red Riding Hood learns some important lessons along the way and, as in all good fairy tales, lives happily ever after.
The duration of the show is 40 minutes, and it is suitable for children aged 4 - 8.
Dates and Times:
Schools performances: 7–9, 15–16, 26–27 March at 09:30 and 10:45
Public performances: 31 March – 14 April at 11:00
Price (public performances): R28
Discounts (public performances): UCT staff members and block bookings of more than 10: R25.
Book online through Computicket for performances in the Theatre (31 March and 9 – 14 April) and in the Concert Hall (2 – 7 April)
Enquiries and block bookings: please phone Elton on 083 364 8284 or 021 696 1423
10 and 24 March - The Cape Town Festival presents SCAZI LOVE
Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch (Concert Hall)
This Jungle Theatre Company production features a hilarious duo who use multilingual storytelling, original music, local characters and innovative puppetry to enact the amazing story of how they rekindled their lost love.
Dates and Times: 10 and 24 March at 10:00
Price: R25
Discounts: Block bookings of more than 10, senior citizens and students R20.
March 2007 - The Twinkle Show
iziko planetarium - 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
This is a playful introduction to astronomy especially for the under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds.
Until 25 March
Saturday - 12:00
Sunday - 12:00
21 March – 12:00
Especially for children aged 5 – 12
31 March - 15 April - Morris Mouse
iziko planetarium - 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Morris Mouse has a household problem that he has difficulty solving! One night our little furry hero has a rather strange dream, in which he meets and talks to a few most unusual characters. He asks them to help him and in the process, sees many wonderful sights. But was it all a dream ... or wasn't it? Join us and decide for yourself!
31 March - 15 April
Monday to Friday - 12:00 & 13:00
Saturday - 12:00
Sunday - 12:00
Especially for children aged 5 – 12
KwaZulu-Natal
1 April 2007 - Mr Price Music at the Lake Concert
Freshly Ground is performing in the Durban Botanic Gardens. The concert begins at 3pm with supporting act.
Cost: Tickets are R100 each - R50 for children 6-12 years
This is a chance to support South Africa's No. 1 band and 2006 MTV Award Winners. For more information call the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens 031-3091170 – open 7 days a week Or the Office of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens 031-2025819 (office hours).
EVENTSGautengWestern Cape Trés Jolie Café - We are hosting the following events:
1.Food-Tasting Extravaganza
Date: Wednesday, 07March 2007
Come and tantalize your taste buds with our variety of exquisite nouvelle foods from the greatest cafés of the world.
Price:R80 per person.
Bookings Essential !!!
2.A Classic Irish Evening
Date: Friday, 16 March 2007
Enjoy a three course meal of Gaelic Cuisine.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
Acoustic Guitarists, Vocalists and Guest Violinist from Durban Philimonic Orchestra.
Playing Contemporary and 14th Century Folk Music.This evening promise to be enchanting.
Price:R150 per person.
Bookings Essential!!!
3.Christian’s Ladies Breakfast
Date: Saturday, 24 March 2007 at 9:00
Topic : Ordinary women with extraordinary mission in today’s times.
More women are forced to take the initiative and be the dominant roll player in Christian homes today.
How to cope…
Our guest speaker for the morning is sensational!!!
Fabulous Breakfast buffet included.
Price:R65 per person
Bookings Essential !!!
Limited space available!
For more information please contact :
Bryan / Lizette on 011 794 2473 or email: cafe@tresjoli.co.za
9 March 2007 - Challenges Of Parenting - Public Talks
Bryanston
Difficult Children; Who’s Difficult? The second in the series of Public Talks on Confronting the Challenges of Parenting Today by Rev. Reingard Knausenberger. All are welcome, entrance fee R30 including refreshments. For more information call 011 886 2220.
Every Friday in March 2007 - Olivedale LIBRARY STORYTIME
Dates: 9, 16, 23, 30 March 2007
Venue: Olivedale Library
Times: For preschoolers at 10h00am each Friday.
10 March 2007 - Birds of Prey Expo
A registered non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of raptors world-wide, the South African National Bird of Prey Centre’s mobile team brings a Birds Of Prey Expo to B&B Markets Hillfox from 12 to 2pm on Saturday 10 March. For more information please visit www.craft.co.za or contact B&B Markets on 011 442 4488. Time: From 12 noon.
11 March 2007 - Zoo Trot
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo. Time: 07h30 Cost: R20
Every 2nd Sunday of the month you can walk or run for fun at the Johannesburg Zoo. 5km or 10km. For more information click here to visit their web site.
17 March 2007 - Mulbry Garden Club
Mulbry is the original larger than life gardening bear, created to create an awareness of gardening and the environment amongst our children.
Date: 23 January 2007
Venue: Lifestyle Garden Centre in Randpark Ridge
Time: 3 to 4 pm
Bookings: Sue Clegg 011-792 5616.
TWO-DAY THRASS ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE COURSES (based on the TEACHING THRASS guide)
16-17 March: Gauteng, Joburg (C) [St. Peter's Boys Preparatory School, Sandton]
Contact: Laola Altschul mailto:l.altschul@thrass.co.uk
Mobile: +26 771 310 262
Wednesday 21 March 2007 - Botanical Society Walk - FUN FROG WALK!!
Dates: 21 March 2007
Venue: Meet at the Nestle Centre at 18h00.
Price: R30 for BotSoc members and R45 for non-members. Booking for Botanical Society events is usually essential.
Led by Andrew Hankey. Please bring torch and wear old shoes.
For all bookings and enquiries for Botanical Society events telephone
011-958 0529 between 8 am and 1 pm.
Thyme
251 Cedar Avenue, Chartwell North
Telephone: 011 460-0630 or 082 055 3889
Now officially open on Friday and Saturday Evenings.
FAMILY DAY – WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH
Why not enjoy breakfast or lunch with friends and family on Human-Rights Day 21st March. Local Photographer Kate N. Wardrope will be spending the day at Thyme and will be available to do family or individual portraits. Kate uses the stunning garden setting as a backdrop for her artistic, natural style of photography (more details on request). Lots of family fun and relaxation.
EASTER WEEKEND - 6TH – 9TH APRIL
Thyme will open on Good Friday, Saturday 7th April, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Could we recommend that you book early for Easter Sunday – a warm,
welcoming family day with Easter treats for the little ones.
25 March 2007 - Tshwane Xplorer
Bring your Sunday picnic basket and board our heritage train, surrounded by railway history, for a nostalgic steam train trip around Pretoria, to see the city as you never see it from the road. It's like travelling back in time as you sit in our restored coaches and listen to the steady beat of the steam engine at the head of the train.
Depart: Cpk 13:30 prompt Arrive: Cpk approx 16:30 (Cpk = FOTR's Capital Park depot)
Prices: [Train trip]: Adults: R120 Children 5 to 12 years: R80 Children 2 to 4 years: R50. To book or for more information call (012) 548 4090.
31 March 2007 - Reptile Expo
Emperors Palace, Gauteng
SA's biggest Reptile Expo. 100's of different snakes and lizards under one roof. Displays & sales of exotic reptiles and reptile products.
The expo runs from 10am to 4pm. Entrance fee is R20 per person. For more info call 083 374 7087.
Symphony of Fire is the largest event of its kind on the African continent.
Date: 29 March and 1, 5 & 8 April 2006
Time: 20:15
Venue: South Arm Precinct (next to Portnet Tower)
Tickets: R110 to R160 - Bookings now open at Computicket
South Africa (29 March), Spain (1 April) and Canada (5 April) will battle it out and the event will end with a dazzling Grande Finale on Saturday 8 April!
For further information and interesting facts about this event, visit www.symphonyoffire.co.za
31 March 2007 - Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
Time: 11h00 - 12h30
Venue: Waterfront Craft Market & Wellness Centre
Cost: R75.00 all inclusive
Join in the fun and make Easter bunnies and decorate biscuits in time for Easter. The kit will include everything the children need and Sharon will be on hand to supervise them and guide their creativity. Get ready for the Easter Bunny with this fun workshop for children of ALL ages! Ideal for Easter gifts! For more information and to book contact Sharon on 083 756 4559.
31 March to 15 April 2007 SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN - CARTOON NETWORK VILLAGE
Time: 10h00 - 18h00
Venue: Market Square
Cost: R15 per child - Adults free
Hey boys and girls, the Cartoon Network Village is back - Bigger, Better and Tastier than ever. Join all you favourite friends from Cartoon Network to feast down on a Mountain of chocolate treats. With giant Jumping castles, fun jungle gyms and Scooby Doo’s Den for Under Threes ONLY! Live entertainment EVERY DAY includes cooking workshops, fun game shows and a live show you will not only meet Johnny Bravo but also the Easter Bunny – a true treat for the taste buds.
KwaZulu-Natal
YOTV Presenter Search
YOTV, along with Shield Teens Deodorants, are going on a nationwide hunt for new girl talent during February and March! The two new female presenters will also walk off with amazing prizes, including a 12-month YOTV contract, a R25 000 bursary and a R2500.00 shopping voucher. The top four finalists will each win a R2500.00 skills bursary.
The Search team land at Gateway Theatre of Shopping from Wednesday 07th March auditions taking place at Expo Xplore from 13h00 on Wednesday 07 March - Friday 09 March. All girls between the ages of 11 and 14 wanting to audition must ensure that they sms their details to 33813 only those who have received an sms confirming that they may audition may register, so please make sure you get dialing. Saturday 10th March will see the Shield Teens Road Show hosted by SABC 1's YOTV presenters taking place at Expo Xplore - high energy and interactive this road show is sure to get Durban's youth going. The road show will take place from 09h00 - 16h00. On Sunday 11th March still on the stage at Expo Xplore 20 finalists will appear in a 1 on 1 workshop with YoTV presenters, catch the workshops and finalists from 10h00 - 12h00 on Sunday.
11 March and 8 April 2007
11:00 – 16:00 MODEL TRAIN RIDES – Kellaway Hall, Hinton Grove, Virginia. Gerald Hall 031-205 1098.
13 to 15 March 2007 - The Winter School Sport Expo
Venue: Durban Country Club
For further information contact Classic events on 011-482 1000.
21 to 25 March 2007 - Durban Motor Show
Durban Exhibition Centre - 11 Walnut Road, Durban
The Durban Motor Show is South Africa's longest running and most successful regional motor show. Times: 10H00 - 21H00
www.durbanmotorshow.co.za
5 to 9 April 2007 - Splashy Fen Music Fesival
Splashy Fen Farm - Underberg
South Africa’s longest-running and most renowned annual music festival, Splashy Fen has evolved into the ultimate outdoor experience for music and nature lovers alike. Tickets available through Computicket.
Inchanga Choo Choo
Wednesday 21st March 2007 "Special" Kloof - Pietermaritzburg - Nottingham Road - Kloof (07h30 only)
Wednesday 21st March 2007 "Special" Pietermaritzburg - Nottingham Road - Pietermaritzburg (10h00 only)
Sunday 25th March 2007 Kloof - Inchanga - Kloof (08h30 & 12h30)
Sunday 25th March 2007 Inchanga - Kloof - Inchanga (10h30 only)
contact ROBBIE either on 0823536003 or during office hours only on 031-3033003.
Sondela Restaurant, Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. Sunday morning leisurely breakfasts for families at Sondela Restaurant. 8am to 12noon. Click here for more information.
BOOKS 
With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.
Celebrate 50 years Of The Cat in the Hat and other well loved characters.
DVD's and Videos on Special New Releases Videos for only R14.95!! 
Happy FeetPre-order now for only R127.76
Open Season
Pre-order now for only R135.86
Barbie Fairytopia:
Magic of the Rainbow
Pre-order now for only R135.86
Barney Goodie Box
Only R207.95
Barney 4 disc collection
Only R185.95
Thomas 4 Disc Collection
Only R185.95
Barney - Night Before Christmas
Barney -
Oh Brother She's My Sister
Angelina Ballerina - The Costume Ball
Bob The Builder -
A Christmas To Remember
Here Come The Rubbadubbers
Boohbah Skipping Rope
NEW MOVIE RELEASES TuggerHappily N'Ever After 
*Release date:
23 March 2007*
Tugger is a little Jeep with a very special dream. He wants to fly!
[Read more]
*Release date:
6 April 2007*
Don't Let Your Hair Down.
Don't Go To The Ball.
Don't Visit Grandma.
[Read more]
Meet The Robinsons Currently on show 
*Release date:
13 April 2007*
This comedic-adventure follows Lewis, a brilliant twelve-year-old with a surprising number of clever inventions to his credit.
[Read more]
Barnyard
Everyone's Hero
Charlotte's Web
Flushed Away
[Read more]
Dr. Brown's Baby Bobo 
WIN 1 of 20 x 60ml sample bottles.
[Click to enter]
WIN a newborn starter pack outfit for your baby.[Click to enter]
Leonie M Photography Embryo to Eight 
WIN a photo shoot for you and your family.
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WIN a bedding pack to the value of R 499.00.
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