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Billy’s Activity Zone provides ways to keep the kids entertained, including coloring pages, videos with tips from the pros, word searches and more.

Karate classes for ages 6 and older take place on Facebook Live @ymcagojukarate every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit foxusagoju.com.

Check out The Children’s Trust website for a variety of ways to keep the kids entertained during the quarantine, including arts and crafts ideas, songs to sing while washing your hands, and audio book links. www.thechildrenstrust.org

It’s a zoo-wide Jurassic adventure with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs on the grounds. Included with Zoo admission.

Focus on mindfulness through meditation and movement through Zoom sessions led by professionals. Classes and times vary. Free. Check website for details. www.mindbodysocialevents.com

Use your electronic device to join one or many of the virtual Zoom classes the hospital has scheduled. Sessions include Zumba, yoga, Tai chi, mindful movement, line dancing, boot camp, crafts for kids and more. For a lineup, visit https://events.baptisthealth.net and select the virtual category.

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL), are now providing free, remote access to Hockey ScholarTM, the hockey-themed STEM curriculum for elementary and middle-school-aged students, powered by EVERFI and part of the NHL & NHLPA Future Goals™ Program. The program provides foundational STEM concepts and introduces students to careers in hockey related to STEM. To access EverFi Future Goals – Hockey Scholar, visit http://nhl.com/futuregoals/panthers.

The Town of Davie encourages the community to stay active, connected and informed through virtual, interactive activities. Visit www.davie-fl.gov/VREC for activities or follow them on Facebook @DavieParksRec.

Participate in physical movement, learning and hands-on activities via SPE’s new YouTube channel, Sony Pictures’ Kids Zone. The program is curated specifically to support families coping with school closures, work-from-home routines and social distancing. Visit https://www.youtube.com/SonyPicturesKidsZone

To connect artists and the community, ArtServe has created a virtual events series featuring Meditation Mondays at 10 a.m., Trending Tuesdays with artist-led discussions at 6:30 p.m., a variety of Paint-and-Chat discussions, Virtual Reality Art Workshops and more. Sessions are posted on Facebook Live @artserveflorida and Instagram @artservefla. For a schedule, visit www.artserve.org.

Families can learn how to make a stained glass luminary with a jelly jar, take online tours of the latest art installations, and participate in a healing art program on the museum’s Facebook page @coralspringsmuseumofart.

Tamarac offers a range of online classes, including Zumba for kids, Body Sculpting for adults, and Tai-Chi for seniors. For a complete schedule and Zoom information, visit tamarac.org/parks.

The library system provides outdoor walk-up services Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This includes pickup of pre-ordered materials, distribution of select state forms, book returns and book donations. Visit mdpls.org for locations and information.

CreekTALK Kids frequently posts new episodes filled with hands-on activities and learning lessons for kids including a homemade bank craft, reading fun, exploring nature and more. Visit the CreekTALK Kids playlist on the Creek TV channel on YouTube.

We won’t be able to view the Olympics in Tokyo this summer, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan offers a virtual passport to tour top destinations and celebrations of art and culture in Japan on YouTube at JVT-en.

Created by Old Davie School staff members, Pioneer Cooking with Lisa features recipes based on meals prepared by local pioneers. Selections include a Sweet Potato Bake and homemade butter. The show also highlights the history of the Davie area. Go to the Old Davie School Historical Museum channel on YouTube.

The Show Must Go OnLINE, so the Center is highlighting performances from their video archives for friends and fans of arts. Visit www.bca-sta.org.

Teens and adults can fine-tune their cooking skills via live Cooking with The Galleria lessons. For a schedule of upcoming classes, and videos of past lessons, visit @GalleriaFtLauderdale on Facebook.

Take a break with your little ones with a children’s story time at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Stories are told in English on Mondays, in Spanish on Wednesdays, and Haitian Creole on Fridays. Go to @browardelc on Facebook.

In addition to online story times, live tours and other family fun, the Broward County Library now offers live, online tutoring in a range of subjects for those needing help with homeschool, homework and remote learning. Sessions are available from 11-11:55 a.m. daily. Visit @browardcountylibrary on Facebook for more information and a link to sign in.

Tune in at 1 p.m. weekdays for active lessons and workouts for kids. Daily themes include Health/Nutrition, Flexibility, Preschool Movement, Strength/Conditioning and Sports Psychology. Visit @AmericanTwisters on Facebook and @twistergymnastics on Instagram.

This weekly class starts with the basics. Learn vocabulary and pronunciation using library tools such as the Laubach Method as well as Rosetta Stone.

Get ready to say Awwww! Log on to Zoo Miami’s website to watch the “Meerkam,” a live webcam featuring the zoo’s lively and curious meerkats. Visit zoomiami.org/animals#item=429890.