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Gas is HOW MUCH?

Fill up with cool ideas at an alt-fuel fest, and tote the tots to TAM for a rippin' birthday bash!

Like free stuff? Read on!

Lotsa South Sound events here!

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Excursions + diversions
 
Fuel fest
Do those fifty-dollar fill-ups have you yearning for a greener go-mobile? Check out the Lacey Alternative Energy Fair, complete with a grand prix electric car competition through the streets of Lacey! Free. All ages. Huntamer Park in Woodland Square, Lacey. 360-491-0857. Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
 
My, oh Mayo!
More Cinco de Mayo fun for the bebes at the Hands on Children’s Museum. Free with admission: $4.95-$7.95, under 12 months free. All ages. Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia. 360-956-0818. Saturday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 
Artsy partsy
A five-hour birthday party for a five-year-old? Are you insane? No, you’re the Tacoma Art Museum! TAM celebrates five years in its new building with a live DJ, sidewalk sale, face painting, art activities, an art cake display and more! Mexican Folklorico Dancers at 1 p.m., Fireside Story League at 2 p.m., Stadium Jazz Band at 2:30 p.m., and PAYO at 4 p.m. Free. All ages. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. Saturday, May 3, noon - 5 p.m.
 
Noisy tales
The Noise Guy rocks! Srsly. The Issaquah-based sound-effects genius spins a tale like nobody’s business. Check out his Web site, or better yet, his two hilarious albums (my kids are addicted to “Noisy Tales”)….then see him in person for free! Ages 5 and up. Summit Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tacoma. 253-536-6186. Saturday, May 3, 1 p.m.
 
Comic relief
Best. Parent. Ever. That's you when you take your tween to a special ‘zine and comix class. Learn how they’re made and published…and make a few of your own. Supplies provided, the kiddo provides the words and pix lurking in unknown reaches of his/her brain. Free. Ages 12 and up. Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College St. SE, Lacey. 360-491-3860. Saturday, May 3, 2-4:30 p.m.
 
Street show
Three words: Sesame Street Live. Need more? Elmo is…growing up! Will his voice change? Find out at a whoopin’ huge musical muppet mosh. All ages. $12-$28. 253-627-TIXS. At the Tacoma Dome. Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.; Thursday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
 
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Elmo's in town, and we're celebrating!

Get your little muppets moshin' with this classic family CD. Email us quick! Be sure to include your mailing address and put "Elmo" in the subject line.


 
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