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Wednesday, July 2, Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 16

Month Full of Music “Little Main Street”

Patriotic Tunes in The Flag City Add some music to your summer nights with a crowd-pleasing concert by the Findlay Civic Band. Now in its 63rd season, the community band will perform a festive lineup where dancing along is encouraged. “Many people bring their entire family along and enjoy a picnic dinner prior to or during the concert,” said director Jack Taylor, music professor and director of bands at the University of Findlay. “The music is light, the atmosphere is casual, and we try to keep it that way.” Some seating is available on park Who needs dinner and a movie when you have lunch and some music? Have some pizzazz with your noon meal by stopping by downtown Findlay’s Latham Courtyard on Tuesdays during the summer for The Arts Partnership’s Courtyard Concert Series.

In addition to some of Findlay’s finest acoustic musicians, patrons can enjoy special offerings by local eateries. Seating will be available, including extra seating for the always-popular Pantasia steelband.

“It’s usually pretty chill,” said Lindsay Diller of The Arts Partnership. “It’s a very relaxed environment.”

Findlay’s Latham Courtyard, 510 S. Main St., Findlay (south of the downtown Chase Bank building) at 11:30am. benches and bleacher stands, but many bring their own lawn chairs. This year’s themes range from venerable patriotic tunes to movie magic.

On July 2, the band will play selections that focus on America’s armed conflicts, with a color guard by Boy Scout Troop 308. July 9 will feature European compositions. Classic film scores round out the season on July 16. Each concert includes the “Star Spangled Banner” and Findlay’s own “Down By the Old Mill Stream.” New members are always welcome. High schoolers are asked to check with their school band directors first, and community members who want to dust off their instruments are encouraged to contact Taylor with any questions.

Wednesday, July 2, Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 16. Performances begin at 7:30pm. Allen Dudley Bandshell at Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave., Findlay. For more information, call Taylor at 419-434-4573 or email him at taylor@findlay.edu. Free.

Scheduled line up July 1: Music by David Lester, Lunch by Amy May’s Rockin’ Taco

July 29: Music by Pantasia, Lunch by Bistro on Main

July 8: Music by Aaron Peterson, Lunch by FINS

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July 22: Music by Melody Road, Lunch by Bread Kneads

Take a walk down Little Main Street and get a first look at The Children’s Museum of Findlay. The museum, which has future plans to be in its own building, will have a grand opening of its “Little Main Street” exhibit on July 11 at the Findlay Village Mall.

Fundraising continues for a permanent space for the museum, but for now, families can enjoy a taste of what the museum will eventually offer.

Board president, Nikki Bonomo, said the idea came from living in other cities that had children’s museums. It seemed like the perfect fit for the Findlay area, she said. Little Main Street, in a storefront next to the old Sears store and across from Jo-Ann Fabrics, will feature 12 storefronts with hands-on activities for children through 10 years of age. A play grocery store, auto shop, art area and reading area – laid out like a traditional main street– will let little imaginations roam free. The grand opening will also feature face painting and other kid-friendly activities.

Hours: 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday. Admission is $5 to the museum. For more information or to find out about other events, visit www.cmfindlay.com.

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Something Old, Something New

See what your mother, grandmother and even great-grandmother might have worn for their weddings thanks to an exhibit at the Hancock Historical Museum. “Something Old, Something New” features eight wedding dresses from the museum’s collection. Curator and archivist Joy Bennett said she selected dresses from a wide range of eras 1911 through the 1970s. “I was going through our collection room and discovered we have at least 100 wedding dresses,” she said. “I tried to pick dresses that really fit the decade they were representing.” Styles include a beaded flapper-inspired number from 1911, several more subdued dresses from the 1930s and 1940s and a white velvet dress from the 1960s. All dresses belonged to women who lived in Hancock County. The displays include information on wedding customs at the time, background on the weddings at which the dresses were worn, and in some cases the formal wedding portraits.

Throughout July and August: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. Contact museum for exact ending date. Free/members, Non-member admission is $5/adults, $3/seniors and $2/children under 10. Hancock Historical Museum, 422 West Sandusky St., Findlay. For more information, call 419-423-4433 or visit www.hancockhistoricalmuseum.org.

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Welcome, Miss Ohio!

Seven lucky Hancock County third graders got the royal treatment as winners of Blanchard Valley Center’s Third Annual Coloring Contest.

Each year, the center has invited the reigning Miss Ohio to host the event. This year, 2014 Miss Ohio Heather Wells, came to the center to celebrate with the winners by dancing, autographing pictures, presenting awards and sharing her tiara, allowing everyone to take a turn trying it on.

“We feel Miss Ohio is a good role model,” said Blanchard Valley Center executive assistant and public awareness specialist Cindy Maag. “The students also 2014 Miss O hio Heather are able to enjoy the talent and the exciteWells ment of wearing a tiara.”

Maag said that all Blanchard Valley Center students, grades one through twelve were also invited to the celebration which included lunch and an introduction by BVC Superintendent Connie Ament.

Student winners included: Karris Willow, Arlington; Brynn Reese, Cory Rawson; Alana Subramaniam, Liberty Benton; Anna Threet, McComb; Whyett Orians, Riverdale; Ava Leal, Van Buren; and Nora Crafts, Vanlue. -KM

Unique Shop is More Than Meets the Eye

Shoppers will be delighted at the wide selection of unique items that fit every budget at Cammys Candles and Affordable Furnishings. While most people stop in for the scented candles, Cammys has much more to offer. “We have something for everyone,” says owner, Cammy Gogol. The shop carries gently used clothing and purses, vintage furniture and even chalk paint. With a background in house painting, Cammy decided to use her skills to paint and refinish furniture. Those skills, combined with her successful candle-making, led to the opening of her store in December 2013. -JK 830 N. Main St., Findlay. 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday; other hours by appointment.

Call 567-301-2220 or visit their Facebook page for more information.

Get Pampered and Experience Bliss Kerri Strohl and Brooke Simsa were frustrated with the direction of the beauty industry. They envisioned a salon that was welcoming, friendly and uplifting, leading to the opening of Bliss Beauty Lounge, a salon and spa focused on integrity and values. “We want to make people feel encouraged and empowered,” says Strohl. Their focus on a positive customer experience is catching on quickly. Open since November 2013, Bliss is currently renovating their building to double their salon size and add new services. The handicapped-accessible building, with smaller, less intimidating rooms, is perfect for accommodating clients of all ages and those with special needs. Kids can come in for a cut and style for only $10. -JK 1100 Croy Dr., Findlay. Open Tuesday through Saturday, hours vary. Call Bliss at 567-429-8379 or check out their Facebook site for a list of services and more details.

Beat the Heat this Summer at Riverside Pool

Where you “Can Do” Anything

Kan Du Studio, an extension of Blanchard Valley Center, is hoping to recruit local art community members to share their talents and love of art with students.

Kan Du Studio has supported artists with disabilities since 2007, and strives to provide numerous opportunities. The studio was recently awarded a grant of $520,000 as part of Governor Kasich’s Arts and Cultural Budget.

According to Cindy Maag, BVC executive assistant/public awareness specialist, there are preliminary plans to relocate and/or expand the studio and get more local artists involved. This would include expanding the number of saleable items within the art gallery.

“We would like to enable more participation. That’s what our mission statement is about,” Maag said. “We would like to integrate more with the community.” -KM Kan Du Studio, 329 South Main St., Findlay. 419-581-0254. kandustudio.org.

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School’s out, the days are hot, and everyone is ready to dive into a refreshing swimming pool.

Fortunately for those who live in the Findlay area, Riverside Pool offers an affordable and familyfriendly place to relax and enjoy summer days. The large facility with three separate pools, a splash pad, and a concession stand has been renovated.

New for 2014 is the twin flume water slide and adults will enjoy the reclining lounge chairs and increased shade offered by a new pavilion.

Riverside Pool is owned by the city of Findlay and operated by the Findlay YMCA and the lifeguards and YMCA staff members keep safety as their top priority. “We are hoping to make it just a little bit safer this year,” explains Erin Fishpaw, aquatics director. Riverside will offer swim lessons in July along with American Red Cross lifeguarding and junior lifeguarding classes for pre-teens and teens. -JK

Riverside Pool, 231 McManness Ave., Findlay. Open daily through August 17 (July 11-13 pool will be closed to the public). Affordable family, youth and adult memberships are available through the YMCA. The daily admission rate to enjoy the pool is $3.50/adults and $1.75/children. For more information about the programs offered or membership, visit www.findlayymca.org or contact the YMCA at 419-422-4424.

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It’s Tummy Time

Taking baby steps toward mobility

By Sandra Gordon

To reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, you know the mantra: Place babies to sleep on their backs (unless your pediatrician advises otherwise) at naptime and nighttime in a crib that meets the latest safety standards.

Since the “Back to Sleep” campaign was initiated in 1994 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, SIDS rates have declined by 50 percent. That’s good news. Still, there’s a downside.

Because babies spend so much time on their backs when they’re sleeping, they may not be spending enough time on their tummies when they’re awake to develop appropriately.

“Tummy time is critical,” says Brannon Perilloux, M.D., a pediatrician. “It develops head control, which helps develop walking skills, and increases neck and body strength and improves balance.” When babies are on their tummies, they instinctively do the infant version of push-ups: They use their shoulder muscles to push their head and shoulders off the floor.

As a result, babies who put in enough tummy time develop head and neck control early and strong shoulder muscles that can help improve their posture and neck strength, a prerequisite for crawling and other physical skills. To make the most of this important developmental activity:

Start early. Tummy time should start from day one, beginning with 3 to 5 minutes, two to three times each day,

working up to 30 to 90 minutes daily as your baby gets older,” says Melanie Mintz, DPT, a board-certified pediatric physical therapist. Feel free to break that time up into five or 10-minute increments. Official tummy time can end when your baby starts to roll and crawl.

Invest in an activity gym. Detach your baby’s favorite toys and have her reach for them. At first, your baby may only be able to make general movements toward the object. Reaching for toys helps foster mobility. “One of the precursors to crawling is being able to shift your weight and pivot on your tummy,” Mintz says.

Be your baby’s play mat.

For babies who cry as soon as they’re placed on the floor, try an inclined version of tummy time: Have your baby lie on your chest, while you sit in a semi-reclined position. It’s easier on babies because they don’t have to use as much muscle strength to hold their head up. “Work your way down to a reclined position,” Mintz says.

For more ideas on how to integrate tummy time into your baby’s routine, visit www.pathways.org and click on “Five Essential Tummy Time Moves.”

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PREGNANCY

With so many products and services out there for pregnant women and new moms, and so much advice floating around, how do you know what’s really best for you? We talked to local experts about lesser-known, not often talked about, or even slightly controversial options for pregnant women, and got the scoop on a few important ideas that women may have never considered.

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Harmony Yoga: Body, Mind & Soul

Expert: Barb Matheny, owner and instructor At a time in a woman’s life that is overwhelmed with questions about pregnancy, babies and body changes, prenatal yoga may serve as a source of security. Building strength, stamina, toning, flexibility and balance are helpful throughout pregnancy, labor and childbirth. It’s also a chance to develop a camaraderie and be with others who are having similar experiences. “There is a lot of talking going on before and after my prenatal yoga classes,” said Barb Matheny. “Friendships are formed and I love that about what I do.” Prenatal yoga helps alleviate physical discomfort including lower back pain, swelling, and restricted breathing.

Matheny emphasizes the importance of doing these exercises with a trained, certified prenatal instructor. The difference between prenatal yoga and other aerobic classes is that the body doesn’t overheat, which can harm babies.

Matheny is always reminding women where to align their bodies so they don’t have any compression in the belly area and cautions them “to pay attention if they’re feeling uncomfortable because it’s likely that their baby is too.”

Playing down any kind of competition in the class is vital because some might look around at others and think, ‘They’re doing that, I should be able to, too.’ As a pregnancy develops, women start to release hormones called relaxin, which is a natural hormone produced to help stretch the muscles. Women who might not have felt flexible in the past suddenly do and need to be aware of overstretching their muscles.

“I certainly believe that when a mother is calming her body down, she is creating a calm environment for her baby as well,” Matheny said.

For more information, contact Barb Matheny at 419-306-6136 or visit www.findlayharmonyyoga.com.

World Breastfeeding Week is Au-

gust 1 through August 7. The annual, global campaign’s intent is to generate public awareness and support for breastfeeding This year, its slogan is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal- For Life!” It asserts the importance of sustaining the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. Get more information at worldbreastfeedingweek.org.

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Mothering Touch

Expert: Carolyn Zara, Masters of Science in Nursing, Maternal Development Specialist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Lactation Consultant Carolyn Zara outlines the perks of breast feeding in the following ten facts about breast milk: 1) It’s a baby’s perfect food with all the right nutrients in just the right amounts, making it easy to digest.

2) It’s always ready.

3) It changes to meet the needs of the growing baby.

4) It helps the baby’s brain grow.

5) Breastfed babies are sick less often. They have less earaches, allergies and stomach issues and diarrhea.

6) Formula is cow’s milk. It’s designed specifically for baby calves. Breast milk is an extension of what was happening during the mom’s pregnancy because it comes from the mother’s bloodstream.

7) Breastfeeding helps you feel close to your baby. When you’re breastfeeding you learn to watch your baby and their cues. The baby is the leader and the mom is the follower.

Mothers and babies begin to fall in love, and those hormones flow which leads to breast milk and the baby’s development.

8) Breast milk is free.

9) It’s easier because there’s nothing to carry, measure or heat. It makes nighttime feeding and traveling much easier.

10) Breastfeeding helps mothers get back in shape. It’s estimated that breastfeeding burns up to 500 calories per day. It also makes the uterus contract and shrink back to its normal size.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends mothers breastfeed for at least a year. Mothers and babies need to have “skin-to-skin” time after the child’s birth to

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helps promote establishment of milk supply, Zara said. “When the baby is lying skin to skin on the mother’s chest, it’s very soothing and calming. Also, it allows the baby to instinctively find the breast on its own.”

Babies have to nurse frequently and mothers need to allow the baby to nurse anytime they’re hungry. “Many mothers have to go back to work or school but need to find a way to maintain milk supply through a breast pump or nursing,” Zara said. “She has to find a way to collect, store and provide milk for her baby in her absence. The best way of doing that is with a double-electric breast pump.”

Zara recalls being a young mother and wanting to breastfeeding her babies. When she had difficulty, her doctor told her to simply stop. “I became very engorged and uncomfortable. Nobody answered my questions, nobody helped me. I was determined to breastfeed my next child and went to La Leche League and learned all I could. I felt the need to be able to help other people.”

After 40 years of doing so, Zara is still fascinated by mothers and babies. “I love watching women develop into mothers. It’s my passion.”

For more information, call 419-525-4620 or visit www.motheringtouch.com

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Cascades Women’s Health

Expert: Tonya Fenzl, CNM Tonya Fenzl takes pride in knowing that she is helping expectant mothers during one of the most exciting journeys of their lives.

Backed up by physicians, nurse midwives are able to provide personalized care that caters to patients. “I’m able to be there and answer their questions. In labor, I can be at the bedside the entire time; there’s a lot more dedicated, personalized care with a midwife.” Their main goal is to educate women from the moment they’ve had their confirmation ultrasound through their labor and delivery. “My job is to make sure that they are in the best condition possible and let them know what to expect next with their bodies and their baby’s growth pattern. Whether they’re experiencing heartburn, nausea, or another form of discomfort, I want to ensure them that it’s normal.”

Stepping Stones Counseling Center Expert: Rachael Helms, licensed independent social worker Having a newborn is almost synonymous with change. And it may not always be pretty. Sleepless nights, extreme emotions and altering relationships may leave women feeling more guilty than joyful. For one in eight women, this will mean experiencing some form of postpartum depression, which is any form of depressive disorder usually starting two weeks after giving birth.

Symptoms such as feelings of hopelessness, difficulties with decision making, withdrawal from family and friends, focus on routine, and anxiety, leave moms wondering why they feel the way they do.

Causes are significant hormonal changes including the rapid decline or change levels of estrogen and progesterone, and previous cases of depression and anxiety. “It doesn’t mean that anybody who experiences postpartum depression has a preexisting case, but if you did, it increases your risk,” said Rachael Helms.

Postpartum depression and mood disorders often affect

more than the mother. The significant other is likely dealing with a lot of their own symptoms. “Their whole life has shifted and things are changing, educating them is the first step and then teach them to support each other,” Helms said.

Education is also the first piece in prevention. Making sure that women are in good health is integral. Helms works on proactive planning to give women the necessary education ahead of time.

“After that two-week period, if certain feelings and thoughts start to develop, you can quickly challenge and address those by saying ‘Okay, this is just my body’s response, this is just the hormones working.’”

The most effective treatment would fall under what Helms calls cognitive behavioral therapy which is a short-term solutionfocused treatment that focuses on defying troublesome thoughts and finding ways to challenge them. “This is supposed to be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation, and you’re supposed to love this child so much that the rest of the world melts away,” said Helms. “Women not feeling these things have to understand it really has nothing to do with their bonding or love for their child.”

For more information, visit www.steppingstonesfindlay.com or call 419-422-7970.

Other important health concerns are monitoring blood pressure and healthy weight gain. “The advantage is that you are talking to another woman about a woman’s body. We get to know them very well and can relate to them.”

Home births have been getting more attention recently and although Fenzl hasn’t seen any home births in Findlay, she says, “The experience is wonderful, and completely normal. It’s usually a calm environment, and when things start to get intense, you have to convince the mother that she will be okay.” The very minute things move away from the right direction, midwives must recognize that and transfer the laboring mom to a hospital. It needs to happen with someone trained and very experienced and “most patients are very capable of it,” she said.

“I was geared toward midwifery my whole life,” Fenzl said. “Once I got into nursing school and I did my rounds in obstetrics, I was completely in love. It was magic to me.” For more information, call 419-4251510 or visit www.findlaycwh.com.

Don’t worry about spoiling your newborn, they need the extra love and attention! If I could do it over, I would have snuggled her a lot more like I am doing with her newborn sibling now.

Amie Noel, Findlay

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It’s a Twin Thing

Double the trouble, but double the joy!

If you think it’s challenging caring for one fussy baby or active toddler, try two. Local moms with twins share their tips for multitasking and enjoying every moment.

For those who may have wondered what it would be like to have twins, three sets of parents provided snapshots of what life is like raising twin babies/toddlers.

By Laurie Wurth-Pressel

Erin & Andy Ebert

Amy & Kyle Johann

Parents to Lincoln, age 11, Lexi, age 7, and Danika and Devyn, 3 years old, Findlay

Parents to Graham, 5 years old, and Brinley Paige and Corbin, 22 months, Findlay What are the easiest/hardest parts of having twins?

There isn’t much that is easy about having twins, at least not at this stage. We are noticing that they communicate in their own little way to each other. They have a built-in best friend, and we are excited to see them grow and develop. The hardest part about having twins, besides the fact that it is completely exhausting, is always feeling like there is never enough of me to go around. It’s hard when all three of our kids want mommy, but I’m only one person.

I have a job, I have a house to keep and mouths to feed, and it’s overwhelming sometimes to balance everything.

They are learning the importance of patience, which we all need a little more of anyways.

What advice would you give a mother expecting twins?

Remember to breathe- just breathe- and laugh. We were warned that we wouldn’t remember much of the first year or two. We had no clue how true that was until we experienced it ourselves! Accept help when it is offered, don’t sweat the small stuff, and enjoy every sleepless, tearful night. They don’t stay little for long. We have also found that finding a routine that works for you and your babies and then sticking to that routine will save you tears and many headaches. Take cues from your babies and follow your gut- don’t ever doubt your intuition.

What has been the most rewarding moment of having twins?

The twins have not only completed our family, they have strengthened us as a family. My husband and I have become quite a team, and operate in-sync with each other. We are also proud of our oldest son for stepping up immediately and being an incredible big brother. He is such a big helper, and loves his siblings selflessly. We are truly blessed.

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What are the easiest/hardest parts of having twins?

The easiest part is that they always have someone to play with. My girls are together all day every day and have their best friend with them everywhere they go.

The hardest is keeping up with two three year olds. They always seem to be a few steps ahead of the rest of us.

Sara & Rob Cleary Parents of Harper Lee and Oliver Malcolm, 2 months, Findlay

What are some of the most difficult aspects of raising twins?

Night time is hard right now with newborn twins because they have different feeding and sleeping schedules. Also, when my twins were born they were full term, but little.

Harper had to stay seven extra days in the special care nursery at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The nurses and pediatricians there are truly amazing and a gift to any new mother. But it was incredibly hard to come home with only one baby and I cried every night when I left her at the hospital. The best part is cuddling two beautiful babies and I often stop and think about how blessed we are. Having twins is truly an amazing and unique experience!

What advice would you give parents expecting twins?

Take any help you can get, delegate jobs such as grocery shopping, meals, laundry and house cleaning, to friends and family. Do what is best for your family and don’t feel guilty, whether it’s breast feeding, pumping or formula. The last thing a mother of twins needs is extra stress! Communicate with your spouse as to what you need and when, don’t assume your spouse will pick up on your body language or comments. You are both sleep deprived, so communicate clearly.

How important is multitasking for your schedule?

Do not multitask during feeding time, pay attention and be present. Make use of every little second of the day to accomplish things, which means that sometimes when the babies are sleeping you have to choose between a shower, eating or sleeping.

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What advice would you give a mother expecting twins?

Do everything in an assembly line. When you feed one, feed both. When you change one, change both and so on. This holds true even if one is sleeping. Always ask for help when you need it. We have a great support system and appreciate the help that has been given to us over the years. Always keep in mind that what one twin doesn’t think of, the other does. They like to stay “busy” so keep a close eye on them.

What has been the most rewarding moment of having twins?

I still look at them every day and am amazed that I had these two little girls. They complete our family! They take dance lessons at Becky’s School of Dance and just finished their first recital. It was a very proud moment for me to see them complete their first dance number on a big stage in front of a large group of people. #Twinning in Twinsburg!

In honor of all things “twins,” the Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, is the largest annual celebration and gathering of twins and other multiples in the world. It will take place on the first full weekend of August so mark your calendars now and make your plans. The theme for the 2014 Twins Days Festival is “Twinstock – Groovy in Twinsburg!” and twins can dress however they want to channel that era. Expect to see a lot of peace signs and tie dye!

Friday, August 1, Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3.

Admission $4/person per day and children 5 & under/free. Twins Days Festival, 9825 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087. 330-425-3652. www.twinsdays.org.

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McClelland’s Daylilies

Take in the beauty of lilies right here in Findlay! Owners Keith and Becky McClelland opened their doors to show their assortment of these beautiful flowers in 2002.

Six years of preparation was behind the grand opening of McClelland’s Daylilies Building and they now have over 500 varieties of daylilies, including all colors of the rainbow and sizes anywhere from 2-14 inches. Doors are open from June 28-August 9. Don’t miss out on these hardy, drought resistant, daylilies that multiply that have made what is now McClelland’s Daylilies!

Monday- Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm 9728 CR 37, Findlay 419-326-5185

Wood County Historical Center

Paloozas!

Can you dig it? Archeology programs

feature artifacts from prehistoric Native-Americans, through Wood County’s pioneer days of the 1820s, all the way through the County Home time of 1868-1971. Several hands-on archeology workshops are scheduled, plus periodic digs during regular museum hours. Demo Days are also available throughout the summer. Watch and learn historic demonstrations at the Log Cabin and throughout the grounds. Museum open for self-guided tours during all Demo Days. Visit their website for more events!

13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green 419-352-0967 woodcountyhistory.org/pr_archeology.html

Looking for a fun activity for a Girls Night Out, company team building, birthday parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or something for your kids to do when they say they are bored?

Call and schedule an event with Paloozas! Canvas paint classes, fused glass class, painting, creating pottery, t-shirt designing, princess parties and more!

103 E. Sandusky, St., Findlay 419-422-7565 www.paloozas.net

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Ready for some MEGA fun? MEGA Sports Camp will definitely add some fun to your child’s summer!

MEGA Sports Camp is a free camp for the whole community focusing on sports skills and Biblical truths. Kids 3 years through those who just finished 5th grade are welcome to join the fun on July 22, 24, 29, 31 and August 1 from 6–8:30pm. Register online before July 7 for a free tee shirt!

2111 Stonehedge Dr., Findlay 419-422-6862 stonebridgechurch.org

BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to collecting quality plasma in a safe and clean environment. We are always listening to our donors’ suggestions on how to make our plasma centers and plasma donation process better, so that our plasma donors feel even better about saving lives. With our Supervised Children’s Playroom, kid’s can enjoy fun activities and play while you are helping save lives!

1789 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay 419-425-8680 www.biolifeplasma.com

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On the Road Again

The precious moments in “Mom’s Taxi”

By Rose Roccisano Barto

Mom’s Taxi makes the rounds in Findlay nearly every day.

School, ballet and karate make up most of the stops – places my van could find on its own by now. Whether it’s dropping off or picking up, my kids and I spend a fair amount of time in the van. One Mother’s Day I even received a “Mom’s Taxi” keychain that still hangs off my rear view mirror.

Mom’s Taxi might not cost them anything, but the fare is far from free. The cost to enter is unsolicited advice, probing questions and hopefully some sharing. In Mom’s Taxi, I’ve got them where I want them - trapped and talking.

My kids tell me, at home, in very basic terms, about their day at school, but it’s in the van where I hear the details. When they were younger it was about whose card got moved to yellow, why they had to stay inside for recess when it rained and whether lunch was edible. These days it might be who posted what on Instagram, why “Divergent” is an awesome book and whether 16 is old enough for a driver’s license (no).

When my oldest was a toddler, I took her grocery shopping one day and she just wouldn’t stop talking. I offered her a dollar if she’d be quiet for five minutes.

She declined. Her reason? “But Mommy, I like to talk.” Little did I know that, as a teenager, there would be times I would gladly pay her a dollar to talk as much as she wanted.

I want to hear what is going on in their lives, and something about riding in the van is magic. Whether in the seat beside me or from the back seat, we often become a mobile talk show. The subjects including basics like school and activities, but we’ve also veered into the serious and the silly.

The Holocaust, choosing a college, Sherman’s march on Atlanta, the future first apartment, trigonometry and baseball

Getting a Grip on Social Media Is it making your family miserable?

By Carolyn Jabs

are only a few of the varied subjects that we’ve talked about.

One of the best decisions we’ve made as a family is to ditch the electronics as much as possible on long car rides. When they were smaller I was grateful for a dvd player that kept them occupied. One day the dvd player stopped working when we had a trip planned. The results were surprising. When they weren’t sleeping, they were talking to us. We told jokes, stories and played games. These days we do use some electronics on longer trips, but very often they put them away on their own, opting instead for a round of corny jokes.

I am lucky because my kids share more with me than other parents learn from their teens and preteens. They are greeted with three questions when they get off the bus: What homework do you have? Did you forget anything? Is there anything I need to see or sign? Somewhere in there I usually hear the short version of their day.

It’s in the van, however, where I hear the good stuff. We talk about school, but also what is going on in their lives. Those topics are wonderful insights into who they are and who they are becoming. I am constantly reminded that while I love my kids, I also like them as people.

Mom’s Taxi gets them where they are going. But It also shows me who they are becoming.

You’ve probably seen headlines linking social media to depression, loneliness and other emotional problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a clinical report urging pediatricians to counsel families about something they called “Facebook depression.” Despite the headlines, much of the early research about how social media impacts mental health has been contradictory.

Recent research indicates that what really matters is how people use social media. In general, people are happiest when they feel they can exert some control over what happens to them.

People who stay focused on what they are able to do seem to fare better than those who become preoccupied with what others are doing. Understanding this principle can help parents make social media a more positive experience for everyone in the family, including the grown-ups.

Here are some guidelines to consider:

Lurk less. Several studies have concluded that people who simply scroll through information provided by others are more vulnerable to negative feelings including envy and loneliness.

Catching up with friends may generate positive feelings, but avoid lingering too long over other people’s photos and status updates.

Make posts matter—to you. Instead of using posts to provoke a response from others (something that is out of your hands), shift the emphasis and use social media to chronicle experiences and ideas that you want to remember.

Don’t believe everything you read. Social media amplifies the very common adolescent anxiety that everyone else is having more fun. Of course, by now, everyone has gotten the same message: What you post online never really goes away. Because most people want to be remembered for the good things that happened in their lives, that’s what goes on display.

Disconnect when necessary.

Sometimes, in real life, people may have no choice about spending time with others who are unpleasant. Online, there’s more control and you’ll feel better if you use it. Unfriend people who

are hostile or mean. Consider hiding posts from people who can’t help bragging about vacations, clothes, grades and good looks. Concentrate on input from people who make you think—or laugh.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs.

She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.

EFFECTS ON YOUTH We talked to Jamie W. Franks, Clinical Social Worker, about the effects of social media on children: “As with anything, social media has positive and negative effects. It allows youth to stay connected with friends and family that move or have never lived close to them. However, bullying, harassment, and rumors are not left at school, but follow them home and can be made public for the entire world to see. If you aren’t getting any positive comments or reinforcement then you are left feeling worthless and not good enough. I would encourage parents to always have passwords for their children’s accounts and to monitor those accounts. Set limits with social media and encourage them to walk away from it and spend time doing other activities. The most important thing a parent can do is to be willing to talk about anything and everything that comes up, no matter how uncomfortable.

There are positive ways for youth to utilize social media. Staying connected to a best friend that moved away, following a band, finding new interests and people are all positive influences. I’ve seen youth be more informed about world events because of social media than in the past due to news feeds.”

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Asian Fusion

Pleasantly surprised by the new menu in town

By Sarah Mayle

Stix Restaurant

122 E. Sandusky St. Findlay, OH 45840 567-525-3192 Hours: 11am-2:30pm and 5-9pm Monday-Friday 5-10pm Saturday, Closed Sunday Carry-out (no delivery) and catering available Find them on Facebook and Instagram @stixfindlay At Stix, a new “Asian fusion” restaurant which opened in April, my family was treated to delightful, uncharted tastes like seaweed salad, sake chicken and honey miso-glazed quail. It can be said assuredly, that after our meal at Stix, we are officially free from our child-imposed culinary shackles.(The mandate that we must eat only where chicken fingers are on the menu is officially over!)

Owners Renz and Lala Salanga want patrons to enjoy something fresh and different, blending Asian tastes such as Thai, Japanese, Lao, Vietnamese, Mexican and Filipino into an invigorating dining experience. They purchase their food daily from local farms and markets to ensure utmost freshness.

Dining in unfamiliar, enchanting territory

There is no kids menu at Stix but, while that can seem a little scary for parents when dining in unfamiliar territory, they are more than happy to tailor a meal for children. What I liked was that the Salangas worked with us as we were trying something new with the kids.

With that, our time at Stix became more than just a meal, it was a dining adventure. Instead of everyone placing their usual orders, we were trying each others’ food, having fun sampling new tastes, and making memories.

“A lot of times with Asian food, people think they should just pick it up and go, that it’s fast food,” Renz Salanga said. “That’s not how it has to work. We want people to bring their family and sit down and take their time to eat, to really enjoy it.”

The kids ended up splitting an order of sake chicken, breaded and served with a tangy sauce. My 8-year-old son valiantly ate and enjoyed it, avoiding the sauce as much as possible. I sampled the chicken and thought the whole package, especially the sauce, was delicious. Both children tried the egg rolls, which are phenomenal. Our 5-year-old daughter loved them.

To start, I ordered a seaweed salad, beautiful to just look at, arranged elegantly and so colorful. It was made up of organic greens, mandarin oranges, chopped mango, honey walnuts and a fig-balsamic vinegar dressing. The seaweed had a pleasurable, unique texture and the dressing complemented it all nicely. My son even tried the seaweed and both kids were happy to make

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sure no mango or oranges SHORT were left behind.

Kid friendly: Yes I also ordered the To avoid wait: quail small plate, which Reservations preferred came with seasoned brusfor dinner, especially sel sprouts. I’m not sure Thursday through that I’ve ever had quail, Saturday evenings, or for and when it arrived I was larger parties – amused - at the size of Noise level: Moderate the petite bird, split in two Bathroom amenities: Clean and cooked to perfection. and sufficient, dental floss The quail was tender and available juicy and the sauce sweet High chairs Yes and flavorful.

Got milk? No My husband ordered Kids’ menu? No, but feel the Hot Stone bibimbop free to call ahead to tailor with chicken, which is rice a meal for the kids with assorted seasoned Healthy kids options Yes, vegetables, and your fruit, salad, fresh meat choice of chicken, beef or Food allergy concerns Call tofu. Served in a hot stone ahead, most dietary bowl with an egg cracked restrictions and allergies on top, you stir the egg can be accommodated. throughout the entree to cook and mix it. The bibimbop received high marks from my husband, as did the hot stone bowl.

Stix offers additional small plates as well as several entrees like pan-seared salmon, lemon-mirin rib eye and smoked duck breast. Tacos with chicken, pork belly, tofu or even cow’s tongue adorn the menu, and on Taco Tuesdays, they are only $2.

Stix’s menu will change often based on the fresh foods of the season. It also bears mentioning that while Stix does not serve alcohol, patrons can bring their own and they will refrigerate it for you.

As a family, we thoroughly enjoyed Stix.

We can now eat anywhere, and I can’t wait to try more of the Stix menu. It seems everything is delicious, but one last tip: Should you visit, make sure you try the Elote, or mouthwateringly seasoned corn. I’ve never had corn remotely like it - and don’t fret, they even provide dental floss in the restroom.

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Glamor Girls Tea - Come dressed for tea, nail painting and make-up. Pose for pictures then off to the Swan House Café for lunch. Fee includes lunch, tea and a boa. Transportation included. For ages 3-5 and on July 16 for ages 6-9. Registration required. July 1, 9am-noon; July 16, 9am1pm. July 1, members, $22/ nonmembers, $32/ July 16, members, $25/ nonmembers, $45. Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org Mission Impossible Combat Robots Build your own robot and see if it can withstand the missions ahead. This one day camp is for ages 8+. Registration required.

9am-noon. $30. Snapology of Findlay, 15033. 419-701-9529. snapology.com

2 WEDNESDAY The Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Experience

Saturday, July 12 / St. Marks United Methodist Church Grab the family and experiment with your chemistry skills in hands-on activities at The Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience on July 12. Families are able to participate in more than 150 activities, some of which include rockets, magnets, electricity, magnification, slime and more. Following the exhibits at 1pm, families will be entertained with a stage production, including fast-paced, educational experiments. During the show, explosions, colored foam, liquid nitrogen and glow-in-thedark solutions will mesmerize audience members of all ages. Flag City Hotdogs and Kona Ice will provide food for the event. While the event is free, pre-registering for the event is encouraged and enters you into a drawing for a chance to win four Cedar Point tickets. Saturday, July 12. 11am-2pm. St. Marks United Methodist Church, 800 S. Main St. 419-422-4236. stmarksfindlay.com —HB

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Pirates Camp - Children will have fun searching for hidden treasure through games, crafts and other activities. Camp is for ages 3-6. Registration required. 9:3011:30am. Members, $10/ nonmembers, $20. Findlay Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org Little Ones Walk - Take your little one for a short hike through the woods.

Participants will use there senses to see, smell and hear. Recommended for ages 3-6 with an adult. 10am. Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue and Bank St. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Pinterest Arts Class - Enjoy creating beautiful pieces of art inspired from Pinterest. For all ages and abilities.

Walk-ins only. No registration required.

Thursdays, 10-11am. $10/ $5 for additional siblings. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

4th of July Celebration - Everyone will have fun celebrating Independence Day with kids games, a cornhole tournament, pool games and live entertainment.

Fireworks begin at 10pm. Price varies.

Hedges-Boyer Park. 419-448-5408. tiffinparks.com 4th of July Science - Come celebrate the 4th of July and create your own patriotic, colorful masterpiece while learning about the physics of centrifugal force. 10am-6pm. General admission.

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

5 SATURDAY Railroad Days - Come have fun looking at the museum at the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Museum. 1-4pm.

Price varies. Saturdays and Sundays.

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 11600 CR 99. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org

7 MONDAY Discovery Story: Trees of Summer Program includes a story, activities and a craft. For ages 3-6 with an adult. 1pm.

Oakwood Nature Preserve: Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Young Chef’s Week - Kids will learn how to make easy and delicious snacks.

Registration required. For ages 6-10.

Through July 9. 10am-noon. Members, $40/ nonmembers, $60. Findlay Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org.

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Rock N’ Roll Ice Cream - Families will learn how to make homemade ice-cream.

6:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Princess Parade - Little princesses will have fun dancing, making crafts, listening to stories and learning graceful etiquette.

Parents are invited to watch the Princess Parade and then watch their princess perform the dances they learned. For ages 3-6. Registration is required. Through July 10. 9:30-11:30am. Members, $35/ nonmembers, $45. Findlay Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org.

8 TUESDAY Budding Naturalist Camp: Plants a Plenty - Plant related activities, crafts and games galore. For ages 6-8. Please bring a lunch and drink. Registration required.

9am-3pm. $35. Oakwood Nature Preserve: Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com.

10 THURSDAY Chicken BBQ - Enjoy summer with a delicious BBQ. 4:30-6:30pm. Price varies.

Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St. 419-423-1373. hancockfairgrounds.org.

Pizza Planetarium - Families will enjoy pizza and drinks followed by a planetarium show about constellations visible

in the summer sky. Participants must sit on floor. Registration required by July 9. 5:307:30pm. $5. Oakwood Nature Preserve: Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com.

11 FRIDAY Tree Town Festival - The whole family will have fun with rides, children’s activities and fantastic vendor food. Fireworks will be held on July 12th at 10:30pm. Through July 13. villageofforest.com

12 SATURDAY Can You Dig It? Dig Demos - Visitors will have a chance to interpret found objects. For ages 10+ with an adult. Also on July 26. 1-4pm. Wood County Historical Center, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. Free

5th Anniversary “Flirt with Dirt” 5k Trail Race & Walk - This event helps promote community health and wellness and demonstrates positive community collaboration amongst small businesses and organizations in Hancock County.

Registration at 7:30am. $25. 419-4257275. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208. hancockparks.com The Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Experience - Families are invited to participate in a hands-on science experience with more than 150 exhibits. See spotlight for more information. 11am-1pm & 11am-2pm. St. Marks, 800 S. Main Street. theamazingchemistryshow.com Free Classics on Main - Don’t miss one of the largest displays of classic cars from around the area. Check in at 8am, gates close at noon. Registration required. Noon-4pm.

Advance registration, $12/ day of show, $15. Downtown Bowling Green.

419-354-4332. downtownbgohio.org Field Work - Bring a lunch, a bottle of water and come prepared to be outside for the afternoon. Ages 10+. Registration required. 9:30am-3:30pm. $15. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

14 MONDAY Family Bike Ride - Join other families for a leisurely ride from BFR Sports & Fitness to the Bluffton Village Park and back. Snacks and games will be provided at the park before heading back. 6-7:30pm. Adults, $5/ children, $3. BFR Sports & Fitness, 215 Snider Rd., Bluffton. 419-358-4150. bfronline.com Inventor’s Club Camp - Help create solutions to everyday problems. For ages 7+. Registration required. Through July 17.

1-4pm. $99. Snapology of Findlay, 15033 Flag City Dr. 419-701-9529. snapology.com Under the Sea Camp - Find out what is under the sea with games, crafts and other activities. For ages 3-6. Registration required. 9:30-11:30am. Members, $10/ nonmembers, $20. Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

15 TUESDAY Historian Camp: A Pioneer Boy’s Life - Participants will explore the historic McKinnis house, recreate games from the 1840s and try out a few of the chores they were responsible for. Please bring a lunch and drink. For ages 9-12. Registration required by July 9. Through July 17. 9am3pm. $35. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

16 WEDNESDAY Princess for a Day - Little girls will enjoy a day of pampering, photos, crafts and a special lunch. Registration required.

9am-1pm. BFR members, $20/ nonmembers, $35. BFR Sports & Fitness, 215 Snider Rd., Bluffton. 419-358-4150. bfronline.com

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18 FRIDAY Junior Triathlon - Swim, bike and run at this fun and challenging youth race.

Participants will need to provide their own bike and helmet, running shoes, and all swimming equipment. Registration required.

For ages 5-14. 6pm. Members, $25/ Nonmembers, $45. Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

19 SATURDAY 4th Annual Boutwell Customs Car Show - This show will feature all makes and models, and feature live music, family activities and great food. 3-7pm.

Registration, $5/ Spectators, free. Boutwell Customs, 16605 State Route 12 East.

419-422-7261. BoutwellCollision.com Duct Tape Challenge - Use your creativity, design skills and lots of duct tape to build something unique and functional while exploring the engineering process.

Through July 20. 10am. General admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org “Music under the Stars” - Don’t miss your chance to see the Toledo symphony perform in the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre.

Each show exhibits different themes for everyone to enjoy. Sundays through August 10. 6pm. Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Free

21 MONDAY Mad Science Family Movie - Bring the family for a movie classic: Flubber (with Robin Williams). Popcorn will be served.

5:30-8pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Awesome Adventures Camp - Work in teams under guided instruction to build and program an exciting, new Lego robot each day. Registration required. For ages 6+. Through July 24. 9am-noon. $99.

Snapology of Findlay, 15033 Flag City Dr. 419-701-9529. snapology.com

22 TUESDAY Little Warrior Camp - Active children will love these obstacle course and strength course that will challenge their inner warrior. For ages 3-6. Registration required. 9:30-11:30am. Members, $10/ Nonmembers, $20. Findlay Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

23 WEDNESDAY It’s Buggy Out There - Capture and observe bugs along with other activities and games. For ages 3-6. Registration required. 9:30-11:30am. Members, $10/ Nonmembers, $20. Downtown YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

24 THURSDAY Candy Experiments - Have fun with hands-on sugary experiments as you explore candy. For grades 3+. 1-3pm.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

25 FRIDAY Pet Portrait Day at the Park - Join the fun and create an everlasting memory of you and your pet. Your photo session will include a CD with 5 high resolution portraits and complete copyright privileges.

Registration required by July 24. 8am-2pm. $50. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Rd. 208.

Vanlue Fest - Enjoy the summertime with live entertainment, kids rides, delicious BBQ and carnival rides. Through July 27.

6:30pm-2am. $5 wristband for all-day rides. Vanlue Community Park, Vanlue.

26 SATURDAY North Baltimore Good Ole Summer Time Festival - The whole family will enjoy fantastic festival food, carnival rides, music, kids activities and fireworks. 8am11pm. Village of North Baltimore, North Baltimore. goodolesummertimefestival.com

28 MONDAY Animation Studio Camp - Campers will create a movie, complete with dialog and sound effects using a set built from Lego bricks. Registration required. For ages 7+. Through July 31. 1-4pm. $99.

Snapology of Findlay, 15033 Flag City Dr. 419-701-9529. snapology.com

31 THURSDAY Carey Fest Fireworks - Enjoy spending time with family and friends with a fantastic firework display. 9:30pm. E. Findlay St. Water Works Park, Carey.

43rd Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association Show Everyone will enjoy the tractor pulls, music and delicious food. Fun for all ages. Through August 3. 9am-11pm. $5.

Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St. nwoantiquemachinery.com

Open Studio at AMA, Individuals of all ages and abilities will enjoy open studio time. Walk-ins only; no registration required. 5-6pm. $10/ea. $5 for additional siblings. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org Mom & Tot Skate, Bring the little ones to the Cube for open ice skating. 10-11am. $3, skates included. The CUBE, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. findlayohio.com

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Hands-On Science, Visit the library’s science lab for weekly science fun. A different project will be presented each week.

10:30-11:30am. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419- 422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Mondays Family Bedtime Stories, Come in pajamas if you want and hear a bedtime story.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 6:30-7pm.

419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Wednesday & Friday Baby Story Time, Simple stories and rhymes for the youngest learners. For children up to 36 months with an adult. 9:4510:15am. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Wednesdays Read to a Therapy Dog, Come read to Tango the therapy dog at the library.

6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Toddler Art Zone, Families will have fun doing arts and crafts together in this exciting class. 11:30am-12:15pm. Members, $8/Nonmembers, $17. YMCA: West Pool Lounge, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

Saturdays Crawford Street Market, There is fun for the whole family at the market with art vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. 9am-1pm. Downtown Findlay. Free

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