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Jun 02, 2023

Events this week around the towns

Tales for Tots: Tales for Tots is a story time for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. It features books, songs and actions designed to develop early literacy skills and a

Tales for Tots: Tales for Tots is a story time for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. It features books, songs and actions designed to develop early literacy skills and a love for reading; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

Twinkle Babies: Twinkle Babies is a lap-sit story time designed for adult caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. Age-appropriate actions, songs and books are presented to promote early literacy skills. Registration is required; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

CrafterNoons in the makerspace: Enjoy an hour of crafting fun and conversation on the first Tuesday of each month; 2 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

Mat Pilates: Learn the basics of Pilates and some great all-body exercises. Yoga mats are not provided, and registration is required; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St.; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

Music & Movement: Designed for children and caregivers to get up and move together, Music & Movement enhances motor skills and reinforces early literacy skills. Instruments and activities are geared toward children 3 to 5 years old; 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs are for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3 year olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

‘Radical Lafayette — Exploring the Violence Amid 1920s Coal-Mining Strike’ exhibit: This exhibit explores an era when the Industrial Workers of the World fanned the flames of discontent. Lafayette became the center of the IWW’s radical workers’ rights movement. The exhibit prominently features the roles played by women as labor leaders and the massacre wrought by members of the KKK; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette History Museum, 108 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; free; lafayettehistoricalsociety.org.

Coal Creek Meals on Wheels silent disco: Dance the night away at the silent disco for a good cause. Coal Creek Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals and socialization to anyone in need. A food truck will be on site, and drinks will be available through Romero’s. Prize drawings will also take place throughout the night. Due to venue restrictions, attendees must be 16 years of age or older; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House, 985 S. Public Road, Lafayette; $30; eventbrite.com.

Sensory story time: Kids and caregivers can join for a special story time designed for individuals that are neurodiverse and/or have sensory needs. Story time will be structured and include singing and books read by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Sensory toys will be available for any child that needs them. This story time is suited for ages 2-8; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.

Steve Vidaic Band at The Louisville Underground: Steven Vidaic is an American musician, songwriter and producer. He owns Immersive Records and Studios in Boulder. He currently performs and records with Citizen Cope, Goodbye Champion and as a solo artist; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville; eventbrite.com.

Louisville Art Association National Fine Art Show and sale: Out of hundreds of entries from around the country, 100 works have been selected for this prestigious show. Be sure to visit the show and vote for the People’s Choice award from Sept. 1-10; 10 a.m. Friday, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; free; louisvilleartassociation.org.

Pints in the Park: Calling all beer enthusiasts, foodies and music lovers. Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza with a lineup of craft brews from local breweries. Sip on delicious beers, sample mouthwatering bites from top-notch food vendors and groove to live music; 4 p.m. Saturday, Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville; $10-$55; eventbrite.com.

Louisville’s 87th annual Labor Day Parade: Labor Day Weekend in Louisville is the biggest community celebration of the year. Don’t miss the chance to come together with friends and neighbors to experience a weekend celebrating the community spirit of Louisville; 10 a.m. Monday, Downtown Louisville, 749 Main St., Louisville; free; louisvilleco.gov.

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