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Family events
For the week of Feb. 17-23
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This week

Adult Hip-Hop Classes, Flowery Branch. For ages 16 and older. Six-week class. Each six weeks, students will learn a new routine. 7:30-8:30 p.m. today, Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. 770-965-7887.

"Mythic Creatures: Unicorns, Dragons and Mermaids," Atlanta. Natural and cultural roots of mythical creatures from Asia, Europe and the Americas. Saturday-Aug. 14, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. $15 adults, $14 students and seniors, $13 children age 3-12, free for age 2 and younger and museum members. 404-929-6300.

Active Generation Recipe Swap & Dessert Tasting, Flowery Branch. For age 55 and older. Bring your favorite cookie or dessert, sample treats and swap recipes. Register at least one day in advance. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. 770-965-7887.

Moms & Tots Weekly Program, Duluth. Simon Kidgits Club. Songs, games, story time and more. For parents and kids age 4 and younger. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 16, upper level of Belk wing, Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. Free with Simon Kidgits Club membership. Membership $5. 770-476-5160.

Upcoming

Signing Tots Class, Flowery Branch. Parents can learn how to communicate with pre-verbal toddlers. Register two business days before the class. 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $20 per person; $30 per couple. 770-965-7887.

 Ongoing

Story times, Hall County. Children can listen to stories, sometimes read by special guests. Various days and times at libraries in the Hall County Library System. Free.

"Waters of Time: The Chicopee Woods Story," Gainesville. Learn about previous eras and inhabitants of Chicopee Woods. Hours through Feb.: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5 adults, $3 children age 2-12; age 1 and younger and members free. 770-535-1976.