– COMPILED BY JANE CLIFFORD

July 5, 2008

BY THE NUMBERS

35,790

That's how many children suffer nonfatal injuries every year related to bunk beds, according to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most vulnerable, not surprisingly, were children 6 and younger, and six in 10 of all injuries were to boys. Even college students had their share of falls and lacerations.

TEA WITH THE PRINCESS

Young Actors' Theater in San Diego brings its summer production of “Disney's Beauty and the Beast” to life this month with special matinee tea parties on the weekends of July 12-13, and July 19-20. Belle, Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Chip, and Cogsworth will be on hand, while guests enjoy catered sweets and beverages. Finish with a behind-the-scenes tour and receive a complimentary autograph book. Theater showtimes are at 2 and 7 p.m. from July 10 through 20 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Play tickets start at $15; matinee tea party prices start at $30. Information: yatsandiego.org or call (619) 670-1627.
PEANUT GALLERY

Daniel Zolezzi, 8, created this line drawing of a bicycle, submitted by his teacher, Judy Pickell at Cook Elementary in Chula Vista.

Young people are invited to submit original artwork (done in color), which we will publish in our Peanut Gallery feature. Send submissions to: Family Section, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112. Include your name, address, age and a phone number in case we need to reach you.

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