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THIS WEEK: AUG. 8 to 14, 2008

The Big Bad Musical, a children’s musical about fairy tale characters putting the Big Bad Wolf on trial. Performed by students of Back Stage Pass, the theater school of the Harris Conservatory for the Arts, 545 Charles St., Luzerne. Tonight at 7. $9. 287-7977.

Dog Days of Summer. Meet and play with some friendly dogs while learning about dog-bite safety. The Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Alex’s Lemonade Fun Festival with moon bounce, dunk tank, strolling characters, the Fire Department’s Smoke House, Knee Hockey Competition, lemon-eating contest, food and lemonade for everyone. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer. Sponsored by Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group of the Catholic Community of Plains. Schiel’s Family Market, 7 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 270-3976.

Thomas the Tank Engine, a storytime session at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon. 208-4700.

Children’s Garden and Nature Class. Perennial Point Garden Center, 1158 N. River Road, Plains Township. Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 12. Free. 825-0644.

Fishy Fish. An introduction to the world of fish with naturalist Brianna Betress. For ages 3 to 6. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Thursday at 10 a.m. Free. 675-9900.