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• Kids’ Zone (to age 12): Fun activities, snacks, and more.

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Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 Blanchard Valley Hospital Campus, Findlay Adult, Survivor, & Virtual: $30 Youth (18 and under): $20

AFTER PARTY Keep the party going after the Race! We’ll announce the running awards, and then you can purchase snacks and drinks from the food trucks, and listen to live music from The Athen Ry!

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Volume 5 • Issue 9 September 2017

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Becoming a Foster Parent How SAFY made a family’s dream a reality — by Kay Mathias

family planet 15

It Isn’t Easy Being Green

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For 75 years Wolfe’s Produce has stocked their shelves with crisp, fresh fruits and vegetables. In early fall bountiful barrels of apples are Wolfe’s pride. Locally sourced red delicious, golden delicious, granny smith, honeycrisp and ginger gold apples are available, along with cider and fresh Amish baked pies are delicious accompaniments to the fresh produce.

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Hot, iced, or loose leaf. However you like your tea, The Cracked Pot’s Tea Shop has you covered. The shop serves over 50 different types of tea, but the most popular flavor is Organic Long Island Strawberry green tea. The flavor, described as “summer sweet strawberry”, has actual papaya pieces in the tea which, “round out the smooth green tea.” Customers can purchase hot tea by the pot ($4.75), hot tea to-go ($2.75), iced tea by the pitcher ($5.75) and iced to-go ($3.00).

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Tell-a-Tale writing contest Imagined by the Literacy Coalition of Hancock County, the Tell-a-Tale Short Story Contest is open to all kindergarten thru fifth-grade students. Participants will write about a specific topic based on their grade level. Stories must be no more than 350 words. Illustrations are encouraged, but not required.

All participants must live in or be associated with the Findlay City Schools and/or Hancock County School District. Entry forms and a complete list of contest rules can be picked up at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (FHCPL) in the Children’s department or downloaded at the Literacy Coalition’s website hancockliteracy.org.

Corresponding community activities include a writing and illustration workshop at the main branch of the library on September 9 from 2-3:30pm.

Young writers are encouraged to attend the workshop and get ideas and advice for their stories and illustrations. The Literacy Coalition will also post story writing tips and ideas on their Facebook page (under “Literacy Coalition of Hancock County”) throughout September.

Writers may drop of their completed stories at any FHCPL location (Main branch, Arlington or Bookmobile); entries will be collected in the Children’s Department. Completed stories and entries must be received

by September 29, 2017.Winners for each age category will have their stories printed in a special tab section of The Courier during October. There will be an awards ceremony on October 19, 2017.

Handbags that Help celebrates 10th year If you’ve visited the Findlay YMCA, received a book in the mail from the Literacy Coalition of Hancock County or enjoyed a day at The Children’s Museum of Findlay then you’ve been touched by Handbags that Help.

Handbags that Help, a local women’s philanthropy group that funds grants and charitable projects in Hancock County, has awarded over $410,000 in grants since their inception 10 years ago. “Our mission is to build strong families,” explains Tasha Dimling, Vice Chair of Handbags that Help.

The group will kicked off its 10th year with a Ladies Luncheon at the Findlay Country Club last month.

The women of Handbags that Help are philanthropic leaders in Hancock County meeting the needs of our community. For more information about Handbags that Help, including membership opportunities, visit community-foundation.com and select Handbags that Help or contact Andrea Reinhart at 419-425-1100. -HS

Early bird dinners

Whether you and your family are food insecure, in need of a good social event or you just want a free meal, make your way over to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for their recurring community dinners.

The dinners, which began at St. Andrew’s UMC in 2001, have become a regular monthly occurrence, rotating among five Methodist churches in the area. You’re always welcome to attend church services before the meal, and if you know anyone in the community who could use some fellowship, feel free to bring them along as well.

If you want, get involved with volunteering and either contribute donations of food or finances or help serve the meals. For information on volunteering, contact the church directly. 11:30am-1:30pm. Sunday, September 24. St. Paul’s UMC, 218 E. Sandusky St., 419-422-4131. stpaulsfindlay.org Free –JK

Findlay Family YMCA’s Y-Guides Club holding open house

Y-Guides is a program designed for daughters or sons ages 5 to 12 to make lasting memories with their dads. Activities are usually monthly and include a fall, winter and spring campout, ice skating, pinewood derby, Ninja training at XT Fitness, swimming, a Toledo Mud Hens game and more. Cost is $20 per person for YMCA members and $25 per person for non-members for the whole year, which runs from September to June.

Truck stop

If your kids have an endless fascination with trucks, emergency vehicles and farm equipment, they’re in for a treat as the Touch a Truck event returns to Findlay.

“A kid’s dream day,” a morning event, to be held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, allows kids (and grownups!) to get hands on with their favorite equipment. Diesel trucks will be available for tours, rides will be offered on tractors, and there’ll be safety demonstrations of farm equipment. Refreshments and raffles will be available, with all proceeds going to benefit the Children’s Museum of Findlay. This event is put on with assistance from Garner Trucking and the Ohio Farm Bureau. 10am-2pm. Saturday, September 16. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., 419-423-1373. Free.

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Visit the YMCA’s Downtown Branch, 300 E. Lincoln St., for a free Y-Guides open house from 10am to 12pm on Sept.16. During the open house, dads and kids can play basketball, kickball, dodge ball, enjoy bounce houses and snacks, and meet other Y-Guides leaders and members. Sign up at the YMCA, the YMCA’s website, findlayymca.com, or in person at the upcoming open house. Financial assistance is available. Contact Brent Cassata at 419-560-0632 or visit findlayymca.org/ourfocus/youth-development/ymca-y-guides for more information. -SM

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HHWP CAC Head Start Where the Love of Learning Begins

Ultrasound Studio and Children’s Boutique Opens on Main Street

New to Main Street, First Glance Studio & Boutique is an elective ultrasound studio and children’s boutique. Owner, Maribeth Toumazos, an ultrasound technician for 30 years at area hospitals and physician’s offices, offers elective ultrasounds and non-medical keepsake scans (often in 3D), for expecting parents. “My elective ultrasound business has been steadily growing. There isn’t anything like it in Findlay so I thought it was time to branch out”explains Toumazos, who previously offered the service at Findlay Women’s Care.

First Glance utilizes the latest technology in elective ultrasound, HD Live, allowing parents to view their growing baby in astounding detail and quality. Equipped with a 55 inch viewing monitor for comfortable viewing, the boutique carries a full line of baby clothing along with heartbeat jewelry and stuffed animals. There is an ultrasound package for every pregnancy milestone beginning at 8 weeks, which allows parents to see baby and hear baby’s heartbeat for the first time, gender reveals at 15 weeks (with a money back guarantee for accuracy), and a chance to see baby’s chubby cheeks and facial expressions from 28-34 weeks. All ultrasound packages include a CD of ultrasound photos, a DVD set to music and a personalized scrapbook page with baby’s photos. First Glance Ultrasound Studio Boutique partners with local photographer Kristen Schnipke to offer maternity and newborn photos in studio.

The studio is open evenings and weekends. -HS 327 South Main St., 419-557- BABY, threedultrasound.com

FREE Preschool for 3-5 year old children Now Enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year Half day and Full day options available Check us out on Facebook

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Just a Touch: Serving Pets & the Owners Who Love Them

Have you ever wished for personalized, in-home vet care for your ailing pet?

Now you can bring experienced vet care home with Just a Touch LLC: Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Therapies. Danielle Schloemp, a registered vet technician with over 10 years experience, began Just a Touch to offer in-home vet services to pets suffering from disabilities or terminal, acute or chronic illnesses. Services offered range from simple nail trims to administering medications or fluids subcutaneously. Schloemp also supports families in choosing the appropriate time to say goodbye to their pet through euthanasia. In her clinical work, Schloemp recalls, “All too often I heard owners say, ‘I’ll never do this again’ or ‘I waited too long to make the decision.’ One of my goals is to alleviate some of that guilt I’ve heard expressed so many times over the years.”By serving as a liaison between vets and owners, Just a Touch helps to fill a care gap between veterinary services and personal support in the time between a difficult diagnosis and saying goodbye to a special pet. -BW 419-889-8716, justatouchllc.weebly.com, danielle_schloemp@yahoo.com, “Just a Touch LLC: Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Therapies” on Facebook

Reineke Purchases Findlay Honda Dealership

The Reineke Family is adding a new Findlay franchise. In June Reineke announced the purchase of Gene Stevens Honda on Bright Road. Per a company news release, the Reineke family is “very excited” to add a Honda franchise to their Northwest Ohio vehicle lineup. The Honda dealership will remain at its current location and Reineke is working with current employees to ensure a smooth transition. Scott Stevens, son of Gene Stevens, will remain as general manager. Dan Reineke, co-owner of Reineke Family Dealerships, states, “Reineke Honda will provide our customers with another vehicle option (in Findlay), in turn allowing us to do what we do best...take care of our customers.” -HS 1033 Bright Rd, 419-422-3511, reinekehonda.com, “Reineke Honda” on Facebook

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Local Mom Inspires Teen Girls through Website A free resource with a positive impact

By Jessica Kempf

Mary Bowman, local mom of four, had a vision over ten years ago to make a positive impact in the lives of teen girls.

A graduate of the University of Findlay, Mary double majored in Western Equestrian Studies and Equine Marketing & Graphic Design. She originally envisioned creating a horse magazine that was in line with her studies but said that God put it on her heart to reach teen girls instead. Over ten years later, relatemag. com is an inspirational and robust website that serves as an incredible free resource for girls in their teen years.

Starting in print

In 2006, Relate started as a quarterly print magazine targeting girls in their mid-teens to those in their early college years. Articles touch on many relevant teen topics, from a Christian perspective.

When asked why she chose to focus on

teen girls, Mary explains, “I was involved in a youth group and I had a desire to encourage and motivate girls who were younger than me. Any time I saw a girl with low self-esteem or struggling to fit in it would just pull on my heart. Those are the kind of girls I had on my mind; those are the ones I wanted to help.”

Moving online

Over the course of several years, the content from Relate was moved online where it is easily accessible and free.

New articles are posted every week and a variety of writers contribute to the online content. From celebrity interviews to effects of peer pressure and positive views of body image, topics are selected to interest and encourage teen girls. Due to Mary’s passion and hard work, teen girls and their parents can get inspired at relatemag.com.

Mentoring brings out

The Superhero in ALL of us!

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For the 2017 school year at Jacobs Primary, Bigelow Hill Intermediate, Glenwood, Donnell and Cory Rawson.

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Mary lives in Findlay with her husband, Jake, and their four children: Cora (age 7), Eliza (4), Judah (2) and Ezra (2 months)

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Helping on All Levels

Blanchard Valley Center team fills the need with Service and Support Administration

By Kelsey Nevius

Within Blanchard Valley Center, a team from the Service and Support Administration (SSA) helps people of all ages and abilities find the services and support they need. SSA is a statewide program with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. A service and support administrator (SSA) is a person who works for a County Board of DD and is assigned to act as the primary, or main point of coordination for your services and supports. An SSA is a trouble-shooter, problem-solver and an advocate.

How the process works and what you can gain

Nicole Bowen, SSA director, explains that to be eligible for SSA assistance, one must reside in Hancock County, and meet one of the following criteria: for ages three to five, two developmental delays in two different life areas; for ages six and older, a diagnosis of a mental disability; and for adults to have three substantial functional limitations in major life areas.

“We use an instrument and assessment, depending on age, to note a qualifying disability,” said Bowen. “After looking for disabilities or delays, we offer services like contract therapy, referrals to other agencies and support, if they’re qualified.”

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Working with the SSA team, individuals can access benefits including help with their physical or emotional well being, work on relationships and social inclusion, knowing their rights and self-determination. They connect individuals to resources that can support them with everything from services in their home to community employment. With person-centered thinking and advocacy, the SSA works with individuals and their team to develop a plan that reflects their life goals.

Why SSA?

Bowen notes that support and advocacy are essential. She and her team strive to meet needs, whether that is connecting them with resources, seeking funding for them or supporting them at meetings.

Bowen and her team stay connected and updated on training and issues within the community.

“There are successes every day,” Bowen said. “Developing independence and growth while working with people is one of my favorite parts of my job, as well as my team’s.”

For more information visit Service & Support Administration, 1700 E. Sandusky Street, 419-425-8747, blanchardvalley.org and “Blanchard Valley Center” on Facebook.

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FIELD TRIP & AFTER SCHOOL GUIDE 2017

School may be back in session, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to end! With these great after school programs and field trips, the fun of summer is still going strong. Plus, you’ll know your children are engaged and entertained after the bell rings, but before dinner is served!

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15440 U.S. 224 419-423-7423 beckysschoolofdance.net

Becky’s School of Dance is “A STEP in the right direction” with over 50 years of quality dance education. Students learn physical expression, concentration, focus and commitment. Becky’s School of Dance is currently accepting new students in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre and pointe. Class schedule and registration information can be found on their website beckysschoolofdance.net.

Awakening minds art is a nonprofit organization that offers therapeutic and educational art to students of any age and ability. Fall programming information can be found online at awakeningmindsart. org/fall. For more information visit their website at awakeningmindsart.org and “Awakening Minds Art” on Facebook.

Findlay Family YMCA Downtown Branch: 300 E. Lincoln St. East Branch: 1400 Manor Hill Rd. 419-422-4424 Findlayymca.org

The YMCA offers programming for children of all ages. This fall, some of the classes offered for members or nonmembers include: swimming, dance, cheerleading, tumbling, gymnastics, racquetball, tennis, judo, art, gym for homeschoolers, a basketball league and a flag football league. Fall Session I programs run from September 5 to October 21.

Bowling Green State University 417 North Mercer Road Bowling Green 419-372-2264 bgsu.edu/icearena Programming offered to skaters to introduce the wide range of skating from figure skating, youth hockey, to recreational. Skate rental is included and registration can be completed online, over the phone or in person. Information can be found online at bgsu.edu/ ice-arena and “Slater Family Ice Arena” on Facebook.

Hancock Park District 1424 E. Main Cross St. 419-425-7275 hancockparks.com

The Hancock Park District has much to offer kids and families of all ages.

Hayrides, horseback riding, self-guided float trips, along with numerous free programs and events that will be offered in the Hancock Parks this fall. Email hpdparks@hancockparks.com, call 419-425-PARK/7275, visit “Hancock Park District” on Facebook or visit HancockParks.com for more information.

The Arts Partnership 618 S. Main St. artspartnership.com 419-422-4624

The Mazza Museum 201 College St. 419-434-4560 mazzamuseum.org

Funday Sunday at Mazza Museum is a day of fun, art and literature all for free! Families can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, snacks, shopping and more. Funday Sunday is from 1:30-3:30pm at Mazza Museum located on the campus of The University of Findlay. Explore a different theme each month. The schedule of events can be found at their website (mazzamuseum.org) under the “Funday Sunday” tab.

Music Together 208 Broadway St. 419-957-4868 Director, Amanda Sprague musictogetherfindlay.com

A Music Together class is a group of children, with their parent or caregiver, learn-

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Awakening Minds Art 515 South Main St. awakeningmindsart.org 419-302-3892

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ing, exploring and actively making live music. Although the children will believe that Music Together is only play, they will be learning Basic Music Competence: to sing in tune and to find and keep and accurate rhythm. Tuition is $125 for a 10week session of 45 minute classes which includes an illustrated songbook and two copies of the CD.

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The Arts Partnership in Findlay offers several exciting and educational experiences for students. The Youtheatre program gets kids involved in drama, both on-stage and off. The NEW Youtheatre Club will begin in September.

Students in grades 1-12 will meet monthly to explore all aspects of theatre and performing.

The Academy of Martial Arts Studies 102 Crystal Ave., Suite A 419-422-9262 martialartsstudies.com

The Academy of Martial Arts Studies offers programs for both kids and adults.

Training includes traditional Japanese “close in” style Karate, street self-defense, avoidance tactics and how to turn anything into a weapon. Chief Instructor Kevin Cullen is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s personal body guard every year in Columbus at the Arnold Classic!

Our Church family invites your family to join us this Sunday!

Worship Services at 9:15 and 10:45am

Rolling Thunder Skating Family Fun Center 2225 Keith Parkway 419-422-7227 rollingthunder-findlay.com

At Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center, family fun is what they’re all about! From skating, to their arcade, to their high energy light show as well as their Cafe, your family will have a blast! Rolling Thunder offers S.T.E.M. Educational field trips for grades K-12 as well as various public skating sessions.

Watch their web site at rollingthunderfindlay.com or find them on Facebook under Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center.

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1800 Tiffin Ave. Suite 201 cmfindlay.com 567-250-9616 The Children’s Museum, located inside the Findlay Village Mall, offers handson exhibits that help children aged birth to ten years old learn all about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through a variety of activities tailored just for their learning experience. It brings to life pretend play, stimulates the brain through STEM challenges, and lets kids explore and imagine in a world just their size.

Children’s Museum of Findlay is open from 10am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-7pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday, noon-5pm on Sunday and closed on Monday. For more information visit their website at cmfindlay.com and “Children’s Museum of Findlay” on Facebook.

Imagination Station 1 Discovery Way 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

All their programs are aligned with state standards for Ohio and Michigan, so

the Imagination Station makes a perfect location for a field trip. Just $6 per participants from Lucas County ($6.50 if outside), there is a host of activities for students that are so fun, they might not realize they’re learning. Think Tank Workshops are available for an additional fee that allow stundents to dissect a cow’s eye, get hands on with the life cycle and more.

Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-5721 www.toledozoo.org

The Toledo Zoo is an excellent place for an educational and enjoyable time. This “must do zoo” is fun for any age and gives visitors an up-close look at animals from around the world. As if that’s not fun enough, an aerial adventure course was recently added which allows visitors to see the zoo from a new angle.

Additionally, the beautiful aquarium is included with all zoo admission. For many school districts, The Toledo Zoo is a perfect field trip choice.

Little Red Schoolhouse 8884 CR 236 hancockhistoricalmuseum.org 419-423-4433

Take a step back in time and experience what life was like for students from another century. Kids will love sitting in the little desks, writing on slate boards, and maybe even taking a turn in the “dunce cap.” Reservations to visit should be made through the Hancock Historical Museum.

Armstrong Air and Space Museum 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta 419-738-8811 armstrongmuseum.org

What better way to study space exploration than with a hands-on experience at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum? Students can practice landing a space shuttle, enjoy an educational film in the Astro Theatre, or tour the many artifacts throughout the museum based on Neil Armstrong’s life.

Interdisciplinary lessons and programs are available for grades K-12.

www.bgsu.edu/icearena 419.372.2264 or icearena@bgsu.edu 417 North Mercer, Bowling Green, OH 43403

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CONNECTIONS

Since coming to Findlay from Japan two years ago, Ayane Hida (pictured center in black, with necklace) has spent her time at the Mazza Museum teaching children about culture.

UF’s Ayane Hida Spreads Knowledge and Joy

JOI coordinator impacts Findlay community with Japanese culture and positive attitude

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apanese native, Ayane Hida, always had a dream of teaching in the United States. When the opportunity arose, Ayane seized it, and she was assigned to the Mazza Museum to work with Ben Sapp, Director of the Mazza as the JOI (Japan Outreach Initiative) Coordinator.

Ayane couldn’t have been happier (or more well-received) than at the University of Findlay.

Spreading love and understanding through teaching

Since coming to Findlay and the University two years ago, Ayane has been bringing her culture and cheerful attitude to the Mazza Museum.

As JOI Coordinator, she was tasked with integrating Japanese culture into the lives of U.S. children: a job she loves and a goal she continues to work towards.

“I go to schools, libraries, do activities with kids, go to conferences and

camps at the Mazza and much more” Ayane explains. “I even reached out to and work with Japanese illustrators to get their work into the Mazza to bring in more Japanese culture.”

Learning and living

Ayane’s favorite work is teaching kids about her culture. “Some kids are very open and some aren’t,” she said.

“I remember one time I was speaking in a 3rd grade classroom, and for an activity I had them make sushi. One boy didn’t even want to try it. He said he knew he would hate it. After convincing him to try it, he actually loved it! Sometimes, people hesitate to try something new, but knowing more about it changes them.”

Ayane has many licenses for teaching including those in physical education, history and Japanese. However, this month, Ayane will be moving back to her hometown of Kyoto.

“I’m not sure what I’ll be doing next,” said Ayane. “ I know I love to teach, so I think I will continue doing something with education and international culture.”

Though Ayane will be missed, her permanent mark will be left at the Mazza Museum and the children that she taught here. Mazza Museum director, Ben Sapp, has expressed his hope to continue the programs even after she has left.

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It Isn’t Easy Being Green Especially when it comes to schoolwork

By Rose Roccisano Barto

Bill Grose, feels rewarded by being a foster parent.

Becoming a Foster Parent

How SAFY made a family’s dream a reality

By Kay Mathias

Bill Grose 53, is an independent provider for people with developmentally disabled. Though not married, he always wanted children of his own. Four years ago he decided to make his dream happen. He knew there was a community need to find loving homes for children so he became a foster parent to five children from tweens to teens.

The local agency, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of Findlay, helped Grose navigate the process. According to SAFY Foster Parent Recruiter Miranda Cherry, when an individual decides to become a foster parent a home visit is made to explain the process and answer questions. Next, the foster parent candidate(s) attend 12 pre-service training classes.

Once an application is submit and background checks are completed, a home safety plan is put into place by Family Development Specialist, Ivy Babb. Placement determinations are made and the family/household becomes licensed.

SAFY provides a case coordinator and home visits are made at least two times a month to ensure that children receive quality therapeutic assistance.

How many trees died for your children last year?

The need for foster families

When they were little, I would tuck away handprints, first worksheets and the “getting to know you” packets they filled out every year. Now that they are older we save less exciting items such as anatomy notes, periodic tables and other things that might be handy in the years to come.

I didn’t accumulate nearly as much paper at the end of my school years. When my siblings and I cleaned out my mother’s basement, the three of us found our massive biology notebooks from high school but not much else. I still had my American History notes which, for the record, never came in handy in college, even though I minored in the subject. My brother had two large boxes from college and graduate school. My sister, the music major, had nothing.

We found treasures, however, in my mother’s nightstand. There we uncovered report cards, school programs and homemade Valentine’s Day cards. There was my long ponytail combed into a curl that was sacrificed for a pixie cut in first grade. And none of us could resist trying to fit our adult hand into the Plaster of Paris molds made with our kindergarten hand prints. These keepsakes were rendered all the more special because there were so few of them.

Cherry, a former foster youth adopted through SAFY, believes that the need for foster parents has escalated in recent years.

“Due to the opioid epidemic there are many more children needing foster care,” Cherry said. “We have so many children coming into care that we can’t place them. We have a lack of homes that can take sibling groups.”

Cherry said an ideal foster parent is someone who has a passion to help children, has a flexible schedule, can transport children to and from visitations and can provide a healthy, loving home.

Grose feels he has those qualities to offer and it is the reward he receives from giving of himself that keeps him going as a foster parent.

“You aren’t just taking the child,” Grose said. “You’re taking their past which in return can form their future. We need families that are dedicated, strong, and believe you can change lives.

Although your first placement can make you nervous, once you receive your first child the rewarding feeling of helping them will replace the feeling of nerves immediately. The longer I’m a foster parent, the more rewarding it is to me, as well as to the children.”

SAFY Foster Parent Recruiter and

former foster youth, Miranda Cherry.

For more information on becoming a foster parent, you may contact Miranda Cherry at SAFY at 419-427-332, ext. 1512.

In my case, it seemed like an entire forest ended up in my recycling bin a few days after school was done. I might be exaggerating – slightly – but I was astonished at the amount of paper that was discarded by the end of May. Workbooks, notebooks, loose leaf, projects, handouts – it all added up to a towering pile of paper that overwhelmed my recycling bin. That’s not even counting work that never got handed back, disappearing forever into the school vortex. Or, more likely, into their recycling bin.

I usually keep a box for each kid and throw everything in that box over the course of the year. That way I always know where all the school flotsam and jetsam can be found. At the end of the year, I go through it and keep selected items.

School remembrances

Telling my kids’ story, who they are and who they can be

I probably save too much of the special stuff. I know I overcompensate because, as international adoptees, my children came to us with, literally, only the clothes on their backs. As they’ve gotten older the hand prints have been replaced with report cards, term papers and tests. Boring.

The high school files are now filled with resumes, volunteer hours and transcripts. There is nothing cute about those. They are, however, just as important to telling the story of who my children are and who they can be.

Someday, they will look at those boxes and smile at what was saved – with an eye roll or two, I’m sure.

And, like me, maybe they will take their adult hand and compare it to their little hand print from when they were in kindergarten.

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As the prevalence of technological gadgets has increased, physical activity levels of our children have diminished. This trend defies the fact that most people develop the majority of their bone and muscle mass between the ages of 13 and 20, development which benefits greatly from physical activity. This reduction can negatively affect bone health, often years later, resulting in an increasing number of younger people diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone health refers to the strength of the bones. Healthy bones are determined by bone density. It is crucial for parents to consider the bone health of their children as an important component of overall health.

Kyle Zagrodzky, Founder and President of OsteoStrong and well versed in bone health, identified specific habits for children to promote a healthy skeletal system. stating that “high impact play or sports produce the best results because the central nervous system requires high levels of pressure in order to trigger osteogenesis, which is the growth of healthy new bone tissue.� OsteoStrong’s techniques build upon this premise.

Zagrodzky was an experienced franchisor who started the company in partnership with John Jaquish, a Ph.D. who originally invented the osteogenic loading device to help his mother completely reverse her osteoporosis at the age of 80.

Local entrepreneur, Stacey Phillips decided to bring an OsteoStrong location to the area because it had scientific research results regarding multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Since it is a non-pharmaceutical solution, it forces your body to use its own resources to heal itself.

A local option in promoting your child’s bone health

OsteoStrong Findlay, located at 655 Fox Run Road Suite E, believes they have has a solution to combat the decline in physical activity among today’s youth and to positively influence the trajectory of your child’s bone health. According to Zagrodzky, OsteoStrong is a one-of-akind system of devices and exercises that develops and strengthens the skeletal system, resulting in extraordinary physical developments. Following the system for five to ten minutes once per week can result in multiple benefits including: increased strength, more energy, better balance and agility, increased athletic ability and reduction or elimination of joint and back pain. The facility treats children in addition to adults and has seen “younger people respond extremely well.� OsteoStrong is an option for Findlay area residents seeking an innovative approach to boosting children’s bone health.

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Family Fitness Awaits at Findlay Martial Arts Academy A workout experience for the whole family

By Jessica Kempf

There truly are not enough hours in the day to squeeze in all we want to get done. From filling our evenings with kids’ activities to making time for exercise, before or after work, we have to pick and choose how to use our limited and valuable time. But what if the whole family could exercise together, gain self-esteem and empowerment, and learn self-defense techniques in the process? I would say it’s worth a try! At Findlay Martial Arts Academy, options abound for families and children ages 4 and up. While I took a Fitness Kickboxing Class for adults, it became clear that the studio is also a great place for families.

Just keep moving

The class, taught by FMAA owner and Chief Instructor, John Paxton, began with a brief warm-up of jabs, kicks and stretches. Then we put on boxing gloves and got to work. The majority of the class involved hitting and kicking the standing kick bags while John demonstrated the technique and assisted participants. It felt more like a private lesson in boxing (think Million Dollar Baby) than a typical group fitness class. We moved at our own pace and John

assured me that you cannot make a mistake in this class as long as you just keep moving and hitting the bag.

After twenty minutes of boxing, we took off our gloves and moved to the floor for abdominal exercises. Next we got onto our hands and knees and did a variety of leg lifts and kicks that really targeted the glutes. It reminded me of the Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts that were so popular in the late 90s. The workout ended with push-ups followed by a cooldown and stretching. For the next few days my glutes and abs were SORE, the sign of a good workout.

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Fitness Kickboxing classes are offered every Sunday and Wednesday evening at 7pm and the cost is $7 per class. No sign-ups are needed. Just show up in comfortable workout clothes and prepare to sweat!

If you’d prefer to get the whole family involved in martial arts, FMAA offers several classes throughout the week for beginners to advanced students. Go to findlayma.com or like “Findlay Martial Arts Academy” on Facebook for more information.

Chief Instructor, John Paxton teaches families at FMAA how to get a great workout

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FIRESIDE BRICK OVEN 331 S. Main st. Findlay Findlayfireside.Com “Fireside brick oven pub and grill” on facebook Open: monday – thursday 11:00-9:00 Friday 11:00-10:00 Saturday 4:00-10:00 Closed sundays

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Fireside Brick Oven Pub and Grill: A new family favorite

By Betsey Watson

Downtown Findlay recently welcomed a new gem to its collection of restaurants.

After months of speculation and anticipation, Fireside Brick Oven Pub and Grill opened in May 2017 – a perfectly timed debut as Findlay residents emerged from winter eager to try something new.

Stepping inside (even with a trio of hungry, rambunctious kids) I was impressed with the understated elegance of the interior. Our table was also within view of the brick oven and the chefs at work behind a counter in the back of the restaurant.

After strategically seating the kids, they settled in to color while my husband, Jeremy, and I perused the drinks menu.

That day, the rotating beer selection included a light shandy that my husband enjoyed and often features local beers from the

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Findlay Brewing Company! I opted for one of the cocktails , a Fireside Shake Up, that was yummy and refreshing and filled with raspberries.

Delicious Choices

Fireside’s food menu offers an impressive variety of unique and cleverly-named appetizers, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and calzones that made choosing quite difficult (but in a good way!). All the pizzas can also be made into calzones and there were both lunch and pizza specials.

We chose to start with the Double Bruschetta appetizer. Aptly named for its fresh and sundried tomatoes, the bruschetta also featured chunks of mozzarella and fresh basil atop a thick slice of bread and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive

oil. The bruschetta was both beautiful and delicious. For our meals, Jeremy chose the classic Margherita pizza while I opted to build my own calzone with prosciutto.

Jeremy thought the pizza was okay – the cheese was sparse but the sauce was fresh and tangy. The crust on both the pizzas and my calzone was deliciously crusty and slightly spicy.

My youngest picked mac-and-cheese while the other two selected the kid’s pizza with the addition of bacon (50 cents per topping). All three selected fruit as their side, but fries are also available. Our kids’ fruit was a fresh, appropriate serving size of grapes and strawberries and their pizzas were beautiful. The mac-and-cheese was standard kid fare which was just fine with

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all of us. All three reported that their food was “Great!”

A New Findlay Favorite

As with any new restaurant, Fireside has a few kinks to work out. Some of the prices seemed a bit high but others seemed appropriate or even low (those kids’ meals were a steal!). The quality of the ingredients was high and I’m always eager to support a local establishment.

Findlay’s downtown has grown in recent years thanks to delicious dining options, and I believe Fireside will become a favorite amongst them. As we left, with bellies completely stuffed, my son asked when we would return. I predict that we’ll be back soon – we still need to try the tiramisu and cannoli and NY cheesecake and …

Lessons at the Restaurant Table Nine social skills kids learn from eating out

by Christa Melnyk Hines

As the school year heats up and our schedules get busy, we might be more inclined to hit up the drive thru line or put in an order for carry-out. And if your budget might put the squeeze on dining out regularly at restaurants, don’t completely cross the option off of your mealtime menu. Eating out, even occasionally, can help kids develop communication skills and learn acceptable behavior in a public place.

Manners. Basic etiquette informs those around us that we’re sensitive to them and aware of our surroundings.

Consistently practice manners around your family’s dinner table to lay the groundwork for eating out. Whether you choose to dine at the mall food court or a sit-down establishment, role model how to place a polite order.

Coach your youngster to say please and thank you when the server delivers beverages and food.If your vigilant pupil observes another’s lackluster manners, ask him how he’d conduct himself differently.

Speaking up. Just when you think your child doesn’t have volume control, her voice drops to a whisper when ordering a drink. Before the server arrives, discuss the menu choices and prep her about what to say. Remind her that because restaurants can be noisy, she should speak up in a clear voice while ordering.

Eye contact. When your child orders, remind him to look at the server. Eye contact denotes confidence and signals polite respect. The skill isn’t easy for many people, especially kids who are apprehensive about interacting with people they don’t know. With time, repetition and maturity, kids can develop this valuable skill.

Self confidence. Uncertainty is the root of fear. Start small, role model and practice. Preschoolers can order their own drinks (limit choices to ease decisionmaking) and work up to ordering a main meal. Encourage them to make specific requests like, “May I please have some ketchup?”

Got a kiddo who clams up when talking to adults? Avoid labeling him as shy.

Instead place the order for him by saying, “You wanted the cheeseburger, right?

What kind of cheese would you like?”

This gets him involved in the process.

Eventually, he’ll grow more confident.

Further support him by responding to questions that he’s unsure how to answer.

Social cues. Eating in restaurants helps kids recognize social cues like body language, facial expressions, tone of voice and boundaries. These non-verbals help us discern appropriate behavior in a particular environment.

For example you might say: “People talk quietly in this restaurant. We need to keep our voices down too so that we don’t disturb them.” Or “See how everyone is sitting down in their seats at their own table? We don’t run around or reach our hands across to other people’s booths because that bothers them.”

Self control. Dining out often requires kids to stay seated for longer periods of time than they do at home.

Set your family up for success by initially choosing kid-friendly places that don’t have long waits.

If possible, call ahead to put your name on the waiting list when headed to a popular spot or beat the rush by arriving early. Warn your waiter if you think you’ll need to make an early exit due to an unpredictable or tired toddler.

Patience. Waiting is tough for adults, but it can be excruciating for a hungry tot.

Bring a light snack like crackers, apple slices or raisins that will help ease hunger pains. Pack activities like crayons, blank paper, chat packs and a deck of cards.

Draw pictures, play I-Spy, tic-tac-toe, “Would You Rather...,” or a game of Old Maid to help pass the time.

Small talk. According to the Family Dinner Project, meal time conversation can help build a child’s vocabulary.

Furthermore, eating out together fosters small talk skills and family connection. Ask each other questions.

Discuss sporting events, the weather, the upcoming weekend or tell a humorous story.

Flexibility. Even if you’re packing up your meal early on your first few outings, keep trying. Restaurant experiences don’t always go smoothly. Kids may not like the food. They’ll complain, whine and express boredom during long waits. But over time, they’ll get better at going with the flow.

Remember, you’re treating your youngsters to more than dinner out. They’re indulging in essential, real-life social skills that they’ll (someday) be grateful you taught them.

Fun ways to practice manners Play pretend

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Consequential Use defined

Here are a few consequences you may recognize in yourself or your kids: Time — Devoting more and more time to cellphone activities, partly because the person loses track of time and partly because it takes longer to feel satisfied.

Are We Addicted to Cellphones?

Obsession — Thinking about being online even when the person is offline. Failure to cut back despite resolutions. Mood – Feeling anxious, restless, irritable or even angry when online activities are interrupted or when the person has to be offline.

How our phones dominate our lives

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Social­— Withdrawal from friends and real life social activities. The feeling that online relationships are more significant and genuine.

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ow much time did your kids spend with their cellphones yesterday? When was the last time you checked yours? If contemplating these questions makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone.

Cell phones dominate our lives in part because they are designed to do precisely that according to Tristran Harris, a tech entrepreneur who worked for a while as Product Ethicist at Google. He now runs TimeWellSpent, a non-profit that points out how cellphones and their apps hijack our attention. The group urges tech designers to take the equivalent of the Hippocratic Oath and encourages consumers to make more mindful decisions about when, how and where to use their phones.

Harris isn’t the only expert concerned about cell phone overuse. Some researchers have noted brains scans of people who spend a lot of time online are disconcertingly similar to those of people with substance abuse problems. In a recent NPR report, Dr. Anna Lembke, an assistant professor in addiction medicine at Stanford, noted that Internet use can follow a classic pattern— “intermittent to recreational use, then progresses into daily use, and then progresses into consequential use.”

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Hancock County Fair - Enjoy rides and games, livestock shows, yummy food, a coloring contest, obstacle course, rodeo, and much more this Labor Day weekend.

8am-11pm Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4. $7/daily single admission, other prices vary. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., 419-429-7344. hancockfairgrounds.org

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Labor Day Sales - Welcome fall with both thrift and style at this end-of-summer transitional sale. Great holiday weekend discounts can be found at stores around the mall. 10am-9pm Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2. Noon-6pm Sunday, September 3. 10am-6pm Monday, September 4. Prices vary, free admission.

Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-423-8732. shopfindlayvillagemall.com

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and caretakers. Puppets, storytime, and activities help kids learn along the trails.

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Mommy & Me at the Museum - All parents and children are free to enjoy storytime, a self-guided museum tour, and snacks. 10am-noon. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13600 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org.

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KidShop - This support group for children and siblings with mental illness, and includes open discussion and fun, engaging activities. Ages 5-14. Lunch provided.

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Jacob’s Primary School, Jacob’s Ave., 419-425-5988. namiofhancock.org. Free

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The Gaslight Gallery, 113 E. Crawford St., 419-306-5720. thegaslightgallery.org

[Outdoors] [Education]

Backpackin Babies: Fur, Fin, and Feathers - This exploration into the world of animals is for infants up to 18 months

Ultimate Dogpawlooza The Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County and the Hancock Park District are hosting their family friendly event, the Ultimate Dogpawlooza, at Riverbend Recreation Area. The Ultimate Dogpawlooza features Ultimate Air Dogs, the premier dock jumping organization that has been featured on ESPN and has appeared on Good Morning America and the David Letterman Show. There will also be demonstrations by the Police/Hancock County Sheriff Department’s K-9 Unit. In addition, vendor and information booths will be available to browse, shop and enjoy.

9am-6pm,16618 Township Road 208, For additional information, contact either the Humane Society by calling 419-423-1664, stop in at 4550 Fostoria Avenue or the Hancock Park District at 419-425-7275, or 1424 E. Main Cross St. in Findlay, or go online at hancockparks.com

Saturday September 23 Oktoberfest

Join the community in celebrating Northwest Ohio’s German Heritage! This fun filled festival features live German music, polka dancing, hearty German food and libations, a baking competition, kids activities, an Oktoberfest Pageant and much more! Featuring Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, Wurst und Bier and others food vendors, along with all your favorite German beer and wine. The proceeds from this event will support the Hancock Historical Museum.

[Cars]

Denny’s Cruize-In: The Grand Finale Celebrate 7 years of cars, friends, and fun with the final cruise-in, complete with prizes and an awards ceremony. 5-8pm. Denny’s, 1081 Interstate Ct., flagcitycorvettes.com.

Free

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[Outdoors]

Teddy’s 5th Annual Pooch Walk Take a one mile walk with your pup, and enjoy games, prizes, and giveaways. Dog costumes are always encouraged. Meet at Shelter House #22. Registration required.

8:30-10am. $15. Riverside Park, 219 McManness Ave., 419-429-8888. teddysrescue.org

Saturday September 9

2-10pm, Broadway Street Downtown Findlay, $5 for adults over 21, $3 for adults under age 21, $2 for children, hancockhistoricalmuseum.org/oktoberfest/ and “Oktoberfest Findlay” on Facebook.

[Misc.]

BGSU Falcon Family Weekend Game nights, family movies, brunch, planetarium shows, public skate time, a football game, and more await you at this special weekend. Registration required. All day.

Prices vary. Various locations at Bowling Green State University, Downtown Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu

[Art]

25th Annual Black Swamp Arts Festival - In addition to the incredible art, music, and vendors, there will be a Youth Arts Village with activities and projects, and a special Family Stage with live, family-friendly tunes. 5pm-midnight Friday, September 8. 10am-midnight Saturday, September 9. 11am-5pm Sunday, September 10. Downtown Bowling Green.

419-354-2723. blackswampfest.org. Free

Saturday September 23 Race for the Cure

The 5th Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure takes place on Saturday, September 23, 2017 beginning at 9am. Registration begins at 10am. There will be many fun activities scheduled including the a new kids zone and kids dash, along with the rocking after party featuring Athens Ry. 9am, Blanchard Valley Hospital Campus, 1900 South Main Street, “Findlay Race for the Cure - Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio” event on Facebook.

[Sports]

Back to School Public Skate - The City of Findlay Recreation Department presents their annual back to school open skate celebration. Stop by for some skating and family fun. 7-9pm. $5/admission, $3/skate rental. Huntington Arena at The Cube, 3430 N Main St., 419-424-7176. Check Facebook for details.

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[Outdoors]

Self-Guided Fall Float Trip - Enjoy a two-hour tour of the Blanchard River with the whole family, using the provided canoes or kayaks. Meet at Zonta Landing.

Registration required. Most Fridays and Saturdays through October 29. 1-3pm. $10. Riverside Park Waterside, 231 McManness Ave., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

[Art] [Art]

My Grown Up and Me - You and your child can create beautiful canvas paintings at this special family Paint & Partake event.

RSVP by Thursday, September 7. Light lunch and all art supplies provided. Noon1:30pm. $40/two participants, $50/three, $60/four. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.com

[Education] [Misc.]

DinoSnore Sleepover - Get prehistoric with this overnight, filled with activities, crafts, a scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, photo booth, a light breakfast, and even a virtual ride on a roller coaster simulator.

Registration required. Saturday, 5:30pm– Sunday, 11:30am. Prices vary. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. 419244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

Back to School Mini - Picture Me This Photography is offering 15 minute sessions for your child’s school pictures, with an adorable school-themed setting and props. Includes multiple poses and shots.

Reservations required. 8-11am and 5-7pm. $25/sitting fee, additional costs for prints and albums. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US Rte. 224. 567-307-3802. Check Facebook for details.

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[Education] [Outdoors]

Think That’s Weird? - Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to science and nature.

Learn some wacky but real facts at this event. Meet at Phillips Discovery Center.

1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free Cont’d on p22

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[Education]

Discovery Stories: Ewww. That’s Gross - Get in touch with the slimier and ickier side of nature with a storytime and hands-on activities that will make you say both “ooh” and “eww”. Recommended ages 3-6 with adult. 10-11am. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

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Tales for Tots - This tots and toddlers storytime includes music, activities, and even sign language, followed by an optional sack lunch. Preregistration optional. 10:4511:30am. Mazza Museum, 201 College St., 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org.

Free

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[Film]

[Sports]

Teen Gaga Ball - This high-energy game will be played indoors with a soft bat in an octagonal pit. Grades 6-12. Meet in the Lindamood Room. 6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org. Free

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[Misc.]

[Literary]

Classic Movie Night: Breaking Away - This 1979 film features four friends working together to make one of their dreams come true, winning a bicycle endurance race. Popcorn and refreshments provided. 7-9pm. Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St., 419-4234433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org. Free

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All Abilities Day - Children of all ages and abilities are invited to this night of engaging activities, fun and games. Hosted

by Friends of BVS. 4:30-6pm. $3/child, free/adults and families with memberships. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave Ste 201. 567-250-9616. Check Facebook for details.

[Culinary]

Breakfast in the Barn - Chef Elaine Bruggeman of Main Street Deli prepares a delicious, buffet-style breakfast feast to kick off the 2017 Historic Barn Tour.

Preregistration required. 7-10am. $10.

Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W Sandusky St., 419-423-4433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org

[Misc.]

Touch a Truck: A Kid’s Dream Day Explore the ins and outs of tractors and trucks at this exciting event full of rides, demonstrations, and activities, hosted by the Children’s Museum of Findlay. 10am-2pm. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com. Free

[Misc.]

Blanchard Valley Fall Fest - Celebrate the arrival of autumn with the whole family with carnival games, train rides, face and pumpkin painting, a photobooth, yummy treats, and a sensory station.

1-4pm. Blanchard Valley Center, 1700 E. Sandusky St., 419-422-6387. blanchardvalley.org. Free

[Outdoors]

Wood County Air Fair - Try a helicopter or hot air balloon ride, visit static aircraft displays, bounce on inflatables, eat some grub, and a go on free airplane ride (ages 8-17). Ages 16-20 can can try a hands-on Redbird simulator lesson at the BG Flight Center. 8am-4pm. $5/ adults, free/17 and under. Wood County Regional Airport, 1261 E Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-354-2908. Check Facebook for details.

[Community]

Girls’ Lock In - This exciting sleepover event features activities, video games, socializing, snacks and drinks, a free water bottle, and a continental breakfast at 7am. All school age girls are welcome, including girl scouts, 4-H, sports teams, church groups, and many more. Must have adult accompaniment. Please bring your own bedding.

Registration required. 8pm-8am. $35/child, $10/adult.

Flashover Indoor Sports & Fun Center, 11600 Township Highway 99. 419-420-1575.

Check Facebook or flashoverindoor.com for details.

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[Misc.]

Help Me Grow Playgroup - Preschoolers and their family are welcome to enjoy this interactive, funfilled playgroup. 10-11:30am.

North Baltimore Public Library, 230 North Main St., 419-257-3621. North Baltimore. nbpubliclibrary.org. Free

[Film]

Family Movie Night Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. Popcorn and water will be provided. Meet in the Lindamood Room. 5:307:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-4221712. findlaylibrary.org. Free

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[Misc.]

Work on Reading with Gibbs - As school gets back into session, your kids may need reading support; at the library, they can work on reading with a furry friend. For grades K-12. 6-7pm. FindlayHancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org. Free

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[Misc.]

Twice Blessed Children’s Fall Consignment Sale - Come peruse an enormous selection of kids’ clothes, toys, books, furniture and more at this annual consignment sale. 4-8pm Thursday, September 21. 9am-noon Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23. Findlay First Church of the Nazarene, 2501 Broad Ave., 419-422-8660. twiceblessedsale.weebly.com. Free

[Music] [Dance] [Theatre]

Decades Rewind - The whole family will enjoy this trip back to the 1960s, 70s, and 80s through song, dancing, and theatrics.

Disco, funk, rock, and motown are the name of the game at this national touring event. 7:30-9:45pm. Check for ticket information closer to the event date. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W Main Cross St., 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org

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[Culinary]

Farm to Table Preschool Event Interactive learning, storytime, and a special snack activity will increase your child’s passion for the world around them, and the food that comes from it. 1-2pm. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Avenue Ste 201. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com.

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[Outdoors]

Fall Tractor-Drawn Hayrides - Breathe in the fresh fall air and explore local wildlife with an exciting, 1-hour evening hayride. Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during fall, beginning Friday, September 23. Registration required.

Various times. $60/group hayride reservation. Riverbend Recreation Area, Riverbend Park, 16618 Township Rd 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

[Misc.]

Bluffton Fall Festival - Inflatables, pony and carriage rides, pumpkin painting, a tractor show, petting zoo, food, kids games and activities, music, and much more are featured at this autumn fest. 8:30am-4pm.

Various locations, Bluffton. Transportation options available. Check Facebook or blufftonfallfestival.com for details. Free admission

[Misc.]

Pumpkin Train - Take a ride on the train, then pick your perfect pumpkin (at additional cost). The train will be running weekends through October 22. 1-5pm Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September $2/adults, $1/kids. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Road 99. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org

25 MONDAY

[Education]

Wee Ones: River Otters - Kids can enjoy learning about playful, water-loving otters through stories, hands-on activities, and crafts. Recommended ages 3 and under with adult. 10-11am. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

[Education]

Back to School Sensory Needs - This event includes a presentation and Q&A time with Occupational Therapist Miranda Tippie, and will help you learn everything your child needs to succeed throughout the school year. 5:30-7pm. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892.

Check Facebook for details. Free \

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[Outdoors]

Activity Barn Open House - Park rangers will be available to answer questions as you explore. Feel free to bring cameras, notepads, and tape measurers to record your discoveries. 6-8pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US Rte. 224, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.org

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[Outdoors]

Gardening at McKinnis House - The 1847 Period Garden at the McKinnis House is in need of some upkeep and beautification. Come help the community space by weeding, hoeing, and harvesting the veggies, herbs, flowers, and fruits.

Please bring work gloves. 9-10:30am.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US Rte. 224, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.org.

Free

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[Music]

Orchard Guitar Festival - Come to this jam-packed weekend event all about music, including activities, performances, and master classes, and featured artist John Scofield. All day Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. Prices vary, free admission. Various locations, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green.

419-372-2531. bgsu.edu

[Education] [Community]

Back to School Bash - Enjoy the return of the school season with inflatables, games, a dunk tank, raffles, concessions, face painting, family pictures, and much more. 4:30-7:30pm. Free admission, raffle and food prices vary. Chamberlin Hill Intermediate, 600 W Yates Ave., 419-425-8328. Check Facebook for details.

30 SATURDAY

[Misc.]

Pumpkin Fest with Tracks to the Past - It’s all about pumpkins at this awesome autumn festival. Take train rides, play games, and enjoy activities with the whole family. Check Facebook for updates.

9am-5pm Saturday, September 30. 10am5pm Sunday, October 1. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Road 99. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org.

[Sports]

Hockey for Habitat - Food, fun, and hockey are waiting at this eight-team tournament. 4-time Stanley Cup winner Darren McCarty of the Red Wings will be playing, so don’t miss out. Proceeds to Wood County Habitat for Humanity. 9am-2pm.

Bowling Green City Park Field, 1291 Conneaut Ave., Bowling Green. 419-3546223. Check Facebook for details. Free

OnGoing EVENTS

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free 20-word ad per month (products offered in ads must sell for under $100). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad. Free ads run one month and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

Ads MUST be typed or neatly printed and MAILED, E-MAILED, or DROPPED OFF to Ann Arbor Family Press. Classifieds by the15th of the month prior to publication.

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the month prior to publication.

Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can

be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).

Mail or drop off:

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Display Classifieds: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

Adams Street Publishing 1120 Adams St. Toledo, OH 43614 Phone: 419-244-9859 E-Mail: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com Refunds: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

Misprints: Credit toward future ads.

Wednesdays

Little Tykes Play Time This playgroup is all about learning and fun, with educational games, stories, activities, and toys for kids and caregivers. 10:15am-noon. FindlayHancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Thursdays

Farmers Market From pies to produce, honey to homemade soaps, the Market is chock-full of exciting local vendors and their wares.

Stop by while summer is still in the air and enjoy a day of perusing with the family. 4-6:30pm. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., 419-306-5218. Check Facebook for details. Free

Saturdays & Sundays

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Open - The NWORP will be open on weekends through September this year, where you can explore and take a quarter scale train ride, offered from 1-4pm. $2/adults, $1/kids 12 and under. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 County Road 99. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org

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