Help change the fate of Crisis Nursery's deserving babies,
children and families by attending a special screening of Disney Pixar's new feature film Brave.
Your kids will thrill to the adventures of Princess Merida, the red-haired heroine of Brave, who defies a custom and brings chaos to her kingdom. Determined to make her own path in life, Merida is granted one wish, and must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse that will keep her from finding her destiny. The film is rated PG.
The special screening is being held Saturday morning (June 23) at the AMC Creve Coeur 12 cinema. Pre-show entertainment and free raffles begin at 9 a.m. and showtime is at 9:45 a.m.
Serving more than 7,200 children each year, the St. Louis Crisis Nursery offers 24-hour emergency intervention, respite care and support at five Nurseries and six outreach centers to children ages birth through 12 years.
Tickets are $10 per person and include the pre-show activities, admission to the movie, a drink, popcorn and snack.
To take part in the screening, go to the Crisis Nursery's web site at www.crisisnurserykids.org to purchase tickets in advance and print out the flyer, or call 314-292-5770.
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See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
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Hop into story time with Peter Rabbit at The Magic House! This Peter Rabbit-themed story time is interactive and includes a surprise appearance by Peter Rabbit himself.