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This show takes place in the Studio Theatre and will be preâ€" sented at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. by storyteller/percussionist Emerita Emerencia. "Playing in the Park" with Theatre on the Move kicks off the Children‘s Centre‘s Winter Series this Sunday. The presentation, which is geared for those in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4, tells the story of Liska and Jacquie who meet a new friend on the playâ€" ground during a P.D. day. Through their games, arguments, humor and delightful songs they each come to a better understandâ€" ing of the pain of prejudice and the importance of accepting peoâ€" ple for what they are. Showtime is 2 p.m. Call the Oakville Centre box office at 842â€"2555 or drop by 130 Navy St. Box office hours are Monday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. On Feb. 7, it‘s "Stories My Grandmother Told Me." Geared for those in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4, the event features songs, dances and stories taught to Emerencia by her grandmother in the Caribbean. Note: there will be only 150 seats available in the Studio Theatre. "Hansel and Gretel," presented by the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble, takes place Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. A wicked witch, two feisty children, a gingerbread house and plenty of excitement will be in store as Canada‘s renowned opera company presents Humperdinck‘s classical work in a show for the whole family. On Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Young People‘s Theatre goes "In Search of Dragon‘s Mountain." Children‘s Centre starts series Pulling stuff out of his Yucky Bag was only part of local actor/entertainer Jim Paris‘ perforâ€" mances at St. Bernadette‘s School recently. Paris was on hand to help teach students safety through music, song and a series of interactive lessons. "It‘s fun. It‘s not lecture time," he says. Topics ranged from traffic lights and drugs to strangers and individuality. At one point during his shows, Paris would take things like cigarettes from his Yuckey Bag and get the children to This show is geared to those in On Feb. 28 it‘s Kim and Jerry Brodey in Concert. The 2 p.m. show is ideal for those from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. The Winter Series concludes decide whether they were "yummy" or "yucky." Paris‘ methods have been endorsed by the police and various community groups as a supplement to reinforce their messages. Paris â€" a successful professional musician â€" says he performs these shows since "there‘s more to life than selling records." His appearance at the school was made possible by Lori Tippett, president of the school‘s PTA. March 7 with "Clowning Around" _ with _ Lampoon Puppettheatre. Children from _ Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 with enjoy this 2 p.m. show. (Photo by Riziero Vertolli)