Take Your Children to the 4 Seasons (No, Not the Hotel)

“Discover the Seasons” is a perfect way for children to celebrate nature all year around. Author Diane Iverson has managed to pack engaging illustrations, verse and seasonal activities (tracing autumn leaves, for example) and recipes (check out the finger salad) into one lovely book.

Chances are everyone will be captivated, even though the work was created for children 3 to 10. The book is available for $9.95 at bookstores or by calling Dawn Publications at (800) 545-7475.

EVENTS TODAY

* Today from 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a free workshop for adults and children on “The Role of the Parent in Today’s Family: Choosing a Child Care Plan That Fits Your Family.” $5 per person. Los Angeles Children’s Museum, 310 N. Main St., Los Angeles. Reservations are required: (213) 687-8801.

WEDNESDAY

* “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” is a free class offered 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. at Parent Support Services, 1687 Erringer Road, Suite 102, Simi Valley. Registration required: (818) 898-2141 .

* Also on Wednesday, children of all ages are invited to “Storytelling Magic for Families.” 7 p.m. Free. Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. (714) 717-3800.

APRIL 19

* A bereavement group will meet every Friday beginning April 19 at the Jewish Family Service. “A Time to Heal” is set for 9-10:30 a.m. Fees are on a sliding scale. 11646 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles. Call (310) 473-8448 to register.

APRIL 22

* District Attorney Gil Garcetti will discuss child support on April 22 with “My Child Says Daddy,” a nonprofit organization for African American parents. The question-and-answer session will go from 7 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. Donation requested. Reservations required: (213) 296-8816.

APRIL 25

* Colt’s 15th annual End of the Trail Cowboy Shoot Out and Wild West Jubilee runs April 25-28. Proceeds benefit the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Happy Trails Children’s Foundation for abused children. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $9 a person per day; free for children 12 and younger. Parking: $2 per vehicle. Raahauge’s Ranch, Prado Dam Recreation Area. For more information call (714) 998-0209.

APRIL 26

* A workshop for parents on “Building Good Readers” is scheduled for April 26. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa, Encino. Call (818) 885-6200 for details.

APRIL 27

* A “Moms on the Net” workshop, presented by Trish Kasey, editor of the Mommy Times, and computer consultant Debbie Simon, will take place April 27. “What the Heck’s the Net?--Untangling the Mysteries of the Web” costs $39, which includes breakfast and a canvas tote bag. 9-11:30 a.m. Mimi’s Cafe, 1835 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Call (800) 99-MOMMY to reserve a seat.

* Instruction on “Creative Cardmaking for Mother’s Day” will be offered on April 27. The workshop, for children ages 12 and older, is free. 11 a.m. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Reservations required: (800) 769-BOOK

* This family roundup appears on Sundays. Items to be considered should be mailed 3 1/2 weeks before the event to Candace A. Wedlan, The Family File, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, Calif. 90053. Fax: (213) 237-4888.