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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the information on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

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Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Basketball games, movies at the library, a romp in the park, pancake breakfast — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

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 FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

FOUNDATION PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Where/When: Kincade Elementary School, February 12 from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Delicious breakfast; funds science and writing instructional labs for Kincade; silent auction.

Pricing: $5.

Where/When: Mountain View Regional Library, Thursday, February 10 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: It’s great bonding time with the kids and we all know kids love movies.

Pricing: Free, ‘nuff said.

Where/When: Sandy Plains Park, any time during the day.

Why Go: To enjoy the outdoors with your family.

Pricing: Free.

DONATE YOUR FAMILY’S UNWANTED EYEGLASSES

Where/When: East Cobb Multipurpose Center through February 11.

Why Go: Because you and/or your children do not need them anymore and someone else will be grateful to receive them.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: All Tournament Players Park Games vary in times from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Why Go: Because you want to support the young athletes and cheer them on.

Pricing: Free; concessions available for purchase.

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