Banishing Barney

You inject fictitious, not to mention obnoxious, words into daily conversation. When excited, you shout, “Super-dee-duper!” and rapidly clap your hands. To outsiders, this sounds like a case straight out of famed neurologist Oliver Sack’s files. Parents, however, will instantly recognize the symptoms of severe Barney overload. The only cure for such an alarming condition is the immediate evacuation of your home. For your own sanity, we recommend attending The Cool Event. Head to Cool-de-sac: Play Café and learn about various nondinosaur innovations in parenting.

As your children dress like princesses or experience intense crafting, you will hear about everything from organic foods to water safety to the cutting edge of baby products and accessories. Eat a complimentary breakfast, win raffle prizes, and watch surrounding adults stop twitching uncontrollably. Life beyond the purple dinosaur is good. Liberate yourself from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Admission is free with the donation of school supplies. To register or request more information, e-mail susan@oscarproject.org. Call 305-446-1687, or visit www.cool-de-sac.com.
Mon., Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 2008