Saturday, April 9

Fantastic Felines! 9am-Noon, $25. "Lions and tigers and kitty cats, oh my! Let's meet these purr-fectly amazing critters!" Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka.Call Amber Neilson, 441-4217.  

Monday, April 11

To kick off the 2011 WOYC! Free showing of the documentary film, "Babies, " followed by a facilitated discussion, 6:30-8:30am. Humboldt County Office of Education Annex, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Presented by Changing Tides Family Services and Humboldt County Office of Education. Call Changing Tides Family Services, 444-8293 to reserve your seat.

Playgroup at Arcata Play Center, 10am-Noon. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. D St. Neighborhood Center, 14th & D sts., Arcata. Call Arcata Recreation Department, 822-7091.

Playgroup at F.U.N. Play Center, 9:15-11:45am. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Call Mo Merrell, 268-1844.

Casterlin Playgroup, Noon-3pm. No fee. Casterlin School, Rm. 5, 24790 Alderpoint Rd., Blocksburg. Call Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center 923-1147.

Tuesday, April 12

Trinidad Tots Playgroup, 9-11:30am. No fee, suggested donation $1/hour. Trinidad Town Hall, Trinidad. Call Penny Gunn, 834-8720.

Blue Lake Playgroup, 10am-Noon. No fee, donations accepted. Prasch Hall/Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad. Ave., Blue Lake. Call Blue Lake Family Resource Center, 668-4281.

Playgroup at Arcata Play Center, 10am-Noon. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. D St. Neighborhood Center, 14th & D sts, Arcata. Call Arcata Recreation Department, 822-7091.

Fortuna Library Grandparents and Books  Noon-2pm. 753 14th St., Fortuna.

Om Shala Kids' Yoga, 4:15-5:25pm. For ages 4-8. The benefits of flexibility, strength, and calmness, introducing children to the basics of yoga while incorporating games, songs, and fun! For parents we offer a Level I-II Vinyasa Flow class at the same time. 858 10th St, Arcata. Call 825-YOGA(9642).

Wednesday, April 13

Redway Playgroup, 8:45-10:45am. No fee. Redway School, Rm. 17, 344 Humboldt Ave., Redway. Call Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center, 923-1147.

Playgroup at F.U.N. Play Center, 9:15-11:45am. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Call Mo Merrell, 268-1844.

Arcata Library Storytime 10:30am. 500 7th St., Arcata.

Playgroup at Arcata Play Center, 10am-Noon. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. D St. Neighborhood Center, 14th & D sts, Arcata. Call Arcata Recreation Department, 822-7091.

Discovery Museum Playgroup, 10-11am. No fee. 517 Third St., Eureka. Call Discovery Museum, 443-9694.

Shelter Cove Playgroup, 10am-Noon. No fee. Golf Links, Shelter Cove. Call Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center, 923-1147.

Garberville Library Storytime 12:30pm. 715 Cedar St., Garberville

Ettersburg Playgroup, 2:15-4:15pm. No fee. Ettersburg School, 4500 Ettersburg Rd., Garberville. Call Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center, 923-1147.

Hoopa Playgroup, 4:30-6:30pm. No fee. Hoopa High Early Child Development Center, Rm. 12, Hoopa. Call Patti Kelley, (530) 625-5685.

McKinleyville Library Storytime 6:30pm. 1606 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville.

Thursday, April 14

Playgroup at Arcata Tiny Tots Playgroup, 9-11am. No fee, parents bring snacks. Arcata United Methodist Church, 1761 11th St., Arcata. Call Arcata United Methodist Church, 822-1963.

Thursday Fortuna Library Storytime with September, 10:30am. 753 14th St., Fortuna

Om Shala Yoga Mommy/Daddy & Me, 10:30-11:30am. A playful mix of yoga poses, songs, and activities to lay a good foundation for yoga, increase flexibility and body awareness, and stimulate the imagination. Celebrate life and love together! For all caregivers with children ages 0-5. $5/child. 858 10th St., Arcata. Call 825-YOGA(9642).

Blue Lake Playgroup, 10am-Noon. No fee, donations accepted. Prasch Hall/Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad. Ave., Blue Lake. Call Blue Lake Family Resource Center, 668-4281.

McKinleyville Playgroup, 10am-12:30pm. No fee, suggested $3 donation /visit. McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville. Call McKinleyville Parks & Recreation, 839-9003.

Oshun Yoga Kids Flow, 3:30-4:30pm. A fun creative environment where kids can explore the practice of yoga with movement, breath and song. This is a drop off class for ages 5 and up. $7/class. 343 Main St., Trinidad. Call 232-4505.

Discovery Museum Playgroup, 5:30-6:30pm. No fee. 517 Third St., Eureka. Call Discovery Museum, 443-9694.

Friday, April 15

Garfield Playgroup, 8:30-10am. No fee, donations accepted. Garfield School, Multipurpose Rm., 2200 Freshwater Rd., Eureka. Call Garfield School. 442-5471.

Humboldt County Library Storytime, 10am, all ages welcome. 1313 3rd St., Eureka.

McKinleyville Playgroup, 10-12:30pm. No fee, suggested $3 donation/visit. McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville. Call   McKinleyville Parks & Recreation, 839-9003.

Rio Dell Playgroup, 10am-Noon. No fee. Rio Dell Early Head Start Building, 95 Center St., Rio Dell. Call Rio Dell Community Resource Center, 764-5239.

Willow Creek Playgroup, 10am-12:30pm. No fee. Trinity Valley Elementary School, Rm. 15, Willow Creek. Call Willow Creek Community Resource Center (530) 629-3141.

Orleans Playgroup, 10am-12:30pm. No fee. Panamnik Building, Orleans. Call Corrina Cohen (530) 627-0012.

Fortuna Library Preschool Storytime, 10:30am. 753 14th St., Fortuna.

Friend of the Young Child Ceremony, 6:30-8pm. An annual event celebrating and honoring early childhood educators and those who work with young children.  Open to the public and will include entertainment and refreshments. Located at the Eureka Women's Club, 1531 J St., Eureka.

Saturday, April 16

Naturescaping: Rediscovering Nature-Based Play with Leon Smith, 8:30-4 pm.  Inspired by the value of outdoor play, participants will begin the design process to help young children connect with the natural world, one play space at a time. For educators of young children, parents, planners. College of the Redwoods. Free! Call 445-7385 to register or go to humece@groups.facebook.com