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BRISTOL — Everything that's happening in Bristol this weekend.

Legos and a movie at the Library

Legos at the Library is every Friday from now through May 18. Children of all ages can make anything they want out of the library’s Legos from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. in the Herreshoff Community Meeting Room. There have been many new donations of Legos in the last few weeks for generous patrons. Preschool and kindergarten-aged children must bring a parent. School-aged children can leave their parents home.

A free family movie is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, with “Dolphin Tale,” a 2011 movie about a rescued dolphin. It is rated PG, and stars Harry Connick Jr. and Morgan Freeman. There is free admission, free popcorn and no registration needed.

The movie is in the Herreshoff Community Meeting Room.

At the Audubon center

Wild Saturdays, nature flicks and a “Cooking for the Birds” program are at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center at 1401 Hope St. on the Bristol/Warren town line.

The center features a life-sized model of a Right Whale, harbor seal display, marine and freshwater aquarium exhibits, tide pool tank, along with trails and a boardwalk to the bay on the 28-acre wildlife refuge. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The usual admission fee is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children 4 to 12 years (under 4 are free). However, it is waived on the first Saturday of each month for Family Fun Day courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation.

For more information, call 245-7500 or visit www.asrieec.org. A complete listing of activities and programs around the state is detailed in a free guide available by calling 949-5454 or online at www.asri.org.

To register for programs requiring registration, call 949-5454, ext. 3041, or e-mail programs@asri. org.

n “Wild Saturdays” provide an opportunity for families to discover nature together. The programs are free with admission and are open to all ages.

— Animal Interviews are at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21. Get up-close with creatures and learn all about their habits and habitats.

Sunday Nature Flicks are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in January. Looking to get out of the house this winter? Audubon is presenting nature documentaries on the big screen. The National Geographic videos celebrate the wonders of our beautiful national parks and take you beyond the tourist hot spots to explore these amazing places as never before. They are free with center admission.

— Jan. 22: “Extreme Alaska: Denali National Park.” Located near the top of the world, this park is home to more than six million acres of extreme wilderness. Venture out on a low- to high-altitude trek through Denali’s breathtaking ecosystems.

Business owners can get tips from executives

“Leadership: Insights and Views on Advancing Women; How can East Bay business owners learn from top executives?” is a video presentation, with open discussion and networking to follow, on Friday, Jan. 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the East Bay Chamber of Commerce community room, 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren. This is a brown bag lunch series. Bring your lunch if you wish; they will provide drinks.

The presentation is hosted by Michelle Hughes of Farmer & First, CPAs, and W.E.B.O.N.D., along with a guest professional coach and leadership executive trainer leading the group discussion. The seminar is free, but seats are limited so call 245-0750 to register.

Blood drive is on Friday at BankNewport

The R.I. Blood Center is conducting a blood drive on Friday, Jan. 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the bloodmobile at BankNewport, 6 Gooding Ave.

All are invited. All types are needed. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. For more information, call 800/283-8385 or visit www. ribc.org.

Learn to Swim program at university

Winter is here but local residents can still enjoy a dip in the pool or brush up on their backstroke through the Aquatics Center’s Learn to Swim program at Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road.

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 21, the community swim lessons are on Saturdays in half-hour segments. Seven levels are offered from beginner Aqua Tots courses up to Level 6 classes to refine strokes, dives and endurance swimming. Classes are based on American Red Cross levels and most are limited to seven participants.

Lessons will take place on Jan. 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 11. Levels 1 and 2 are offered at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Level 3 is offered at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Levels 4 or 5 are at 9:30 a.m. Aqua Tots is at 10 a.m.

Cost of the four-week program is $45. For more information, or to register for swim lessons, contact Michelle Kellerman, assistant swim coach/aquatics coordinator, at 254-3421 or mkellerman@ rwu.edu. To learn more about other RWU aquatics programs, visit www.rwu.edu/athletics/recreation/ aquatics/programs.htm.

Mt. Hope Farm farmers’ market is on Saturdays

Mt. Hope Farm presents the Mt. Hope Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays all winter. Vendors in the barn at the farm at 250 Metacom Ave. sell beef, chicken, lamb, seafood, herbs, cupcakes, coffee, breads and other baked goods, granola, honey, cheese, vegetables, potatoes, onions and other produce, jams, dips and condiments from Wicked Natural and more.

Devine’s Diner will be on hand this week, playing Celtic and folk music. After shopping, tour the historic Governor Bradford House and explore the farm’s 127 acres, which stretch down to the shores of Mt. Hope Bay.

Concert at St. Mary’s on Sunday canceled

A concert scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 22, at St. Mary’s Church has been canceled because performer Michael DiMucci is ill.