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Today. More than 250 hands-on experiments and interactive presentations are part of the 20th annual Little Shop of Physics Open House happening at Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center. Organized by the school’s Department of Physics, today’s event theme is “It’s About Time.” It is part of a traveling hands-on science outreach program that started at Colorado State in 1991. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Lory Student Center is near the intersection of Laurel Street and Meridian Avenue in Fort Collins. For more information, visit .
Aeromodeling expoToday. The seventh Annual Rocky Mountain Aeromodeling Expo takes flight, promising radio-controlled planes, helicopters, flight simulators, food, demonstrations and hobby vendors. And keep an eye peeled for the area where kids can build a plastic Make & Take model plane. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6-$9; kids under 4 are free with an adult. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Details at or call 303-360-5360. Elana Ashanti Jefferson, The Denver Post
Gardening spring break
Upcoming. Spring break looms, parents. If your second- to fifth-grader has caught the gardening bug, check out the Spring Break Camp at the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, March 14-18. Participants will learn about what, when and how to plant vegetables and practice in a plot in the Children’s Garden. They’ll also create garden art to take home, play games and make new friends. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; pre-registration is required. The camp costs 135; those with family memberships get a discount. Call 970-416-2486 to register. Susan Clotfelter, The Denver Post
