FAMILY ACTIVITIES
March 1 F.R.E.E. Time @ the Library Kickoff event celebrating Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat," for children ages 3-10 with their parents/caregivers in the Children's Room at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo. Space is limited. Call 858-8900 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information.

March 1 Spring Crafts, presented by the Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Children Events), for children ages 3-5 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga. Registration is required. Call 668-4991 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information.

March 3 The World's Toughest Rodeo returns to HSBC Arena, 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Call 888-223-6000 or visit www.hsbcarena. com for more information. Cool Constructions Plan and Build Your Dream Home with Explore and More... for children ages 6-12 beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Marilla Library, 11637 Bullis Road, Marilla. Registration is required. Call 652-7449 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. Pint Size Picassos Hands- on art classes will be offered with Miss Lauren, featuring a different craft project each week for children ages 6 and up starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. Registration is required. Call 632-6176 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. Animal Homes Search out the park for places that the animals like to hide and raise their young, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Knox Farm State Park, 437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora. Call 655-7200 or visit http://nysparks.state.ny.us for more information. Snowshoe Walk Try out a pair of snowshoes or bring your own and enjoy a tour of the woods in winter starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at Reinstein Woods, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. They will walk if there is no snow. Snowshoe rental is $2/pair or free for FORNP members. Advance registration required. Call 683-5959 or visit www. dec. state. ny. us/ website/ reg9/ reinstein/ calendar.html for more information. Frogwatch USA Training Learn the songs of frogs and toads and help monitor where they live in Reinstein Woods, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at Reinstein Woods, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Call 683-5959 or visit www. dec. state. ny. us/ website/ reg9/ reinstein/ calendar.html for more information.

March 3-11 Buffalo Home & Garden Show Offering more than 500 exhibits. Shop, get ideas and speak with experts. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 3; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 4; 5-9 p.m. March 5-8; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 9 and 10; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 11, the Buffalo Convention Center, Convention Center Plaza on Franklin Street, Buffalo. Meet The JUNKMARKET Girls. Call 631-2266, x209, or visit www.bfloconvcenter.org for more information.

March 4 Sunday Family Walks Walk through the woods as naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java. Call 1 (800) 377-1520 or visit www.buffaloaudubon.com for more information. The 38th Olcott Polar Bear

Swim for Sight. Sponsored by the Olcott Lions Club, the Swim for Sight has become best known for its fundraising efforts that aid the blind and visually impaired. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 4 with 1:45 p.m. Polar Bear Queen Contest, teen dip at 1:50 p.m. followed by the adult dip at 2 p.m. Call 716-625-1542 or visit www.olcottlions.org for more information.

March 7 Reading is Fun! - Scooby Doo. Hear stories featuring your favorite characters, play games and make a craft for children ages 4 and up, 4-4:45 p.m. Registration required. Amherst Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib. org for more information.

March 8 Magic Tree House Club - Join Jack and Annie in their travels to the vast plains of Africa, for children ages 5 and up with Miss Lucy, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Registration is required. Call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information.