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How do you buy a replacement battery for those big backyard ride-on toys?

Tom, dad of Connor(4), Ian(3) and Theresa(2).
Allentown, PA
It's best not to look in stores but instead to call the toy company's customer service #800 number. They sell these separately and keep in mind, it is always best to keep these recharged when not in use but they don't last forever.
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Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
Pueblo , CO

www.sangredecristoarts.org

Newly designed winter experiential tours guide participants through the past to see Native American artifacts, Charles Russell paintings, the history of the toothbrush, the history of toys, Indonesian puppets, the experiential solar system and more! These tours are just the ticket for encouraging critical thinking skills in a fun environment. Book a tour this February and enjoy a complimentary storyteller who will share the true tales of the Orphan Train or Homer’s Grocery and Market. Both stories are focused on Pueblo. Add a workshop in theater, clay, painting, fibers, sculpture, and more! Workshops can be tailored to meet your group’s needs and are all lead by professional artists and artisans. Pre-arranged tours are $2 per person. Pueblo City Schools and D70 students are prepaid for tours at the Arts Center. Tours are open for groups of 10 or more including home school students, Red Hat Ladies, Girl and Boy Scouts, church groups, or grandparents enjoying an afternoon with grandkids. Call Diane Pirraglia (583-6217) to reserve a trip to the past, for more information on standards or special workshops designed to meet your curriculum. Tour bookings end in May.



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