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Spring Break Fun­cation

Games and activities kids will love!

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A Kid's First Crush

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LuLu’s Diner

Beckoning from Bluffton

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Volume 6 • Issue 03 March 2016

[special features] On the cover

Exciting activities you and the kids will not soon forget

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community snapshots

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what’s briefly happening new kids on the block

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exceptional families

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ask the expert 13 calendar 18

compiled by Marisa Rubin & Chloe Rothschild

FIND LIKE AND FOL LOW US

marketplace 19

[commentary] family planet Too Tiny for Me

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by Rose Roccisano Barto

food fight

LuLu’s Diner 17

Beckoning from Buffton

by Sarah Mayle

Hatching new ways to celebrate We have eight Egg­citing Easter traditions for your family to try.

The Eggshausting Hunt

As his 11-year-old daughter grows older, Partrick Hempfing shares humor on how each year’s Easter egg hunts get harder.

Always Among the Best Dietsch’s Recognized as top ice cream shop in Ohio magazine

[Always online] Our Top Docs & Wellness Champions issue is your guide to the basics when it comes to keeping kiddos healthy. Local medical experts dish on what their Golden Rules are for avoiding sick days at home!

Blogs by local moms, for local moms, are at your fingertips. Relatable and hilarious reads online at

findlayfamily.com

Join us and our 1,900+ followers for laughs, updates & parenting discussions.

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Kameron, 1 year, Findlay

KIDS HOROSCOPE March 21April 19

By Sue Lovett

As soon as they are big enough, get them a toy fire engine to ride and the appropriate costume and hat. They love noise, are impatient, and always want to be first in everything they do. They have trouble sitting still, even lying still in their cribs and playpens. They recognize the color red and are not frightened by loud noises. They want to be FIRST in line at the store, in school, even getting to the table for meals. They have a bit of a temper, but seldom hold a grudge. If you ask them a question you can depend on them to give you a quick honest answer.

In day- care or pre-school they adjust easily but may become impatient with the other children who are not as fast as they are! Patience is not one of their virtues, but they can learn it when given examples. They definitely are leaders and thrive on responsibility. Give them specific assignments and they will never disappoint you.

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An inside look at what we’re loving for parents this month

Adams Street Publishing Co. What was your favorite part of preschool?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledoparent.com) I stayed home with mom.

Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledoparent.com) The Corral - an indoor area with trikes and scooters

With Spring around the corner you can enjoy time outdoors with the Burley Honey Bee Child Carrier from Muddy River Bicycle Co. Attach it to your bike or use it as a stroller. It is sturdy and has room for two children as well as a space for storage in the back. Plus it’s designed to stay up even if you fall. Little ones will enjoy riding in comfort and style!

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Sarah Mayle (editor2@findlayfamily.com) Prizes in the treasure chest Calendar Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Snacktime followed by naptime Contributing Writers: Emilee Roberts, Jessica Kempf, Rose Barto, Kerry Trautman, Laurie Wurth-Pressel, Christy Denman, Kerrie McLoughlin, Sue Lovett, Patrick Hempfing

Muddy River Bicycle Company

Art/Production Production Manager Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The green machine

403 S. Main St., 419-422-1161, muddyriverbikes.com and on Facebook under Muddy River Bicycle Co.

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) DIDN’t go…

Graphic Designer: Ashley Crapsey (acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com) My friends Contributing Designer: Anita Tipton Didn’t go.

Rieck’s Gallery

524 South Main St, 419-422-2862, riecksgallery.com and Facebook under Rieck’s Gallery

Kids of all ages will have fun with the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Tunnel from DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet. With fun, bright colors this cute caterpillar tunnel is a hit with kids of multiple ages. It makes for a great rainy day activity and folds up to take up little storage space. There is even a matching folding chair that is perfect for spring weather! DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet offers a variety of great gifts for the whole family.

Advertising Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Pre-school?!

Sales support: Cassi Hadadd (cassie@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Recess/ Playtime Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Painting Sales Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) There was no preschool...

Administration

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledoparent.com) Pre-School?!

Media Manager Saul Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Making my teacher cry

FUN FACT

A must-have for all parents the Clover Drink Covers seal tightly on all smooth rim stainless steel, glass, plastic and ceramic containers.

No more spilled or wasted drinks! Made of silicone, the drink covers are eco-friendly and BPA Free. Pair it with the lids or bottle stoppers for more simple storage options. Rieck’s Gallery has been in Findlay for 127 years, yet remains fresh and new.

Did you notice that most of our staff didn’t attend preschool?

Preschool did not become the norm until 1999, when nearly 60% of the pre-K tots were enrolled in an early childhood education program—69% were four years of age, and 76 % five years. In 2012, 54% of 3-4-year-olds were enrolled in preschool in the US. Comparatively, 99% of French children are enrolled in preschool.

Advertising/General Info:

For advertising and general information, call (419) 244-9859 or fax (419) 244-9871. E-mail ads to adsin@findlayfamily.com Findlay Area Family subscriptions are available by mail for $28 per year at Findlay Area Family, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604. Letters to the editor must be limited to 300 words, are subject to editing and should include the writer’s full name and phone number.

Entire contents © 2016 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher.

Also publishers of:

DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet

327 South Main St, 419-425-5510, shopdorannes.com and on Facebook under DorAnne’s Gifts and Gourmet

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COMMUNITY

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The Monster Who Ate My Peas

On March 13, literary characters will come to life through ArtsPower’s musical retelling of The Monster Who Ate My Peas.

The children’s book, written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated

by Matthew Faulkner, tells the story of a young boy who does not want to eat his peas. When a monster suddenly shows up and offers to eat the boy’s peas in exchange for his possessions, the bargaining begins. According to Zachary Huber, Marketing and Box Office Director for The Arts Partnership, “what children will like most about this show are the bright colors and catchy songs. The fact that it is also a book is crucial as they will be able to make connections and be familiar with the story to better understand the show.”

Illustrator Matthew Faulkner will attend the performance to sign copies of the book for children. Books can be purchased through the Arts Partnership for $8 and additional learning tools can be found at their website. -JK Sunday, March 13, 3-4:30pm at Winebrenner Auditorium at the University of Findlay. Tickets $7 adults and $5 children. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624, Ext. 1, or go to artspartnership.com.

Absolutely Incredible Kids Day

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The University of Findlay host Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 16, a letter-writing activity for adults to express how much the children in their lives are valued.

The event, held on UF’s campus for more than a decade by the student-led Campus Program Board, is sponsored by Camp Fire, a national nonprofit organization. It will take place from 11am-3pm in the Alumni Memorial Union’s Fireside Lounge.

Stationery, stickers, markers, envelopes, sample letters and other supplies will be available. If you don’t have any special kids in your life but would like to reach out, the university will provide a list of children’s names from the community who would love to receive a simple letter.

Corporations and other philanthropic partners celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day around the country. As well as writing letters, participants are encouraged to post, tweet, hashtag (#AIKD) and Instagram notes to show the kids in their lives how much they are appreciated. -SM University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St., for more information call 419-434-4606.

Your Chance to See Dance

Classical ballet and contemporary dance – along with a surprise or two – await the audience at the Pointe of the Evening Ballet and Auction.

The annual event, held this year on March 19 for the first time on the stage at the new Marathon Center for Performing Arts, features local and professional dancers.

“The opportunity to perform on a worldclass stage in downtown Findlay is exciting,” says Judy Reading, ballet professional at the Findlay Academy of Ballet. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to see professional dancers at their best in a superb environment.”

Advanced members of the Findlay Academy of Ballet will present selections set to classical works by Joseph Haydn and Johann Sebastian Bach. Professionals will dance from Verb Ballets of Shaker Heights to a live piano accompaniment. Another highlight is a “Bogie and Bacall”-inspired performance by Brooke and Bobby Wesner, founders of Mansfield-based Neos Dance Theatre.

Additional choreography will feature other Neos dancers and members of trideaDANCE, the resident dance collaborative of the Ritz Theatre in Tiffin. Proceeds from the event go to the scholarship fund, which provides financial assistance and instruction opportunities for local dancers. Donations to the 501c3 organization may be mailed to the Chance to Dance Foundation, in care of Judy Reading, 7443 Eagle Dr. Major donors to the event include Ohio Logistics, Imaging Consultants, Financial Strategies, Kohl’s, Daniel and Dr. Heide Budke, Melanie and Rick Mattingly, and Phyllis Shoaff.

Saturday, March 19 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 West Main Cross St. Silent auction at 6:30pm, performance at 7:30pm, followed by a reception. Advance tickets are $14/adults and $12/seniors and students, available at marathoncenterarts.org or by calling 419-423-2787. Tickets $17 at the door.

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Latest Fashions to Benefit Local Charity

The latest fashions will be out in full force April 7 at the Zonta

Club’s Spring Style Show.

This annual event is a community favorite, attended by hundreds of women each year.

During the show, the hottest trends of the year will be on display and modeled on stage, courtesy of Papillon Boutique in Findlay.

Items will also be raffled to lucky winners. Ticket prices are $20 and include wine and light pairings as well as a SWAG bag full of goodies and coupons from local businesses.

All proceeds from both the ticket prices and the raffles benefit the Center for Safe & Healthy Children, a local organization serving Hancock County. The organization provides advocates for children who are victims of abuse, as well as counseling and support services.

Purchase tickets from any Zonta Club member or by calling Kathy Natal at 419-957-7609. Visit the Zonta Club Facebook page under keywords Zonta Club of Findlay for more information.

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Exploring the Arts with New Classes

Need ideas for throwing your next birthday bash? Look no further than our Birthday Guide, filled with themes thought up by local parents!

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Budding performers and writers can hone their skills in new classes being offered by The Arts Partnership and the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. The five classes include musical theatre, acting and creative writing.

It’s the first collaboration between The Arts Partnership and the performing arts center. Each class will be held at the center, 200 West Main Cross St., and meet for 90 minutes once a week. Classes run March 7 through April 12, and are offered for youth, teens and adults.

“When the performing arts center was built the center hoped it could offer educational class for the community, and they approached us to work with them,” said Craig VanRenterghem, education director for The Arts Partnership. “We are very fortunate and appreciative to have such a great space to use.”

Cost per person per course is $125, with a discount for AP and MCPA members. Course descriptions and registration forms are available at artspartnership.com and marathoncenterarts.org/classes. For more information, call The Arts Partnership at 419-422-3412 extension 3.

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Bluffton Women’s Care Adds Three Medical Providers

Bluffton Women’s Care welcomes Robert Schutz, MD to their newly-renovated offices at 559 Harmon Rd. in Bluffton. Dr. Schutz, a longtime Bluffton resident, is accepting new obstetric and gynecological patients while also retaining patients from his former practice at Cascades Women’s Health in Findlay. Certified nurse midwives Tonya Fenzl and Shirley Cole have also come on board the team. The three join existing providers Jacob Dagani, MD and Sarah Howe, CNP. -KT

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Charming and Historical New Findlay Venue for Special Events

A beautiful new wedding and special event venue has opened in Findlay and guests are sure to be in awe of the picturesque setting. Located just south of Findlay at 13754 US Route 68, Scarlet Oaks Estate boasts 13 acres of land, including a charming and historic Main House, Guest House, and rustic barn.

The setting is perfect for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, bridal showers, graduations, small corporate parties and more with many indoor and outdoor options.

Scarlet Oaks is owned and operated by the creative duo of Kate Manders and Bridgett Dunn. The friends and entrepreneurs have been busy renovating, decorating and hosting events since they purchased the property in November, and many weddings for 2016 and 2017 have already been booked. Scarlet Oaks offers an attention to detail that cannot be found elsewhere. “We focus on the little things and I think that’s what makes us unique,” said Kate. “There are so many options with the space and we can give you ideas. We don’t have a tailor-made plan. You can truly make it a customized experience.”

The property has a total of five bedrooms, including a master suite with a fireplace and breathtaking views. The Bridal Suite provides the perfect space for the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids while the Guest House offers a separate space for the groom and groomsmen.

Because of the separate spaces, couples and their wedding party or families can stay on-site during the weekend of their wedding, complete with a personalized continental breakfast. -JK For more information, go to scarletoaksestate.com or call 567-703-6257.

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Come Together: A Gliding Stars Tribute to The Beatles Your Chance to Watch them Shine

By Emilee Roberts

Gliding Stars will present their 15th Annual Ice Show on March 13, featuring 55 stars ranging in age from 3-years-old to the mid-30s.

The show begins at 2:30pm at The Cube, where guests will be entertained by the Stars as they skate to songs from The Beatles such as “Good Day Sunshine,� “Can’t Buy Me Love� and more. “The kids know the crowd is for them and love performing,� explains Cindy Bregel, executive director of Gliding Stars of Findlay. “They wear costumes for the show and experience their moment to shine.�

Gliding Stars provides opportunity for individuals with disabilities to increase their personal potential through development of ice skating skills. The program offers equipment and skates to accommodate a wide variety of disabilities as well as the opportunity to socialize and connect with others. Even those with wheelchairs are able to enjoy time on the ice.

Practice and a One-of-a-Kind Experience

Stars begin practice for the annual ice show in September and practice one day per week September through March while taking breaks in December for the

Our Mission: To offer our members an inviting family atmosphere, personalized services, outstanding facilities and a commitment to excellence.

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holidays. Each Sunday they get together to prepare for the show and enjoy their time on the ice.

Each Star skates in at least three performances during the show, and it’s a lasting experience.

A Community Comes Together

Gliding Stars is supported by donations and volunteers. Over the past 15 years the community has come together to offer support. The annual ice show has grown from having 250-350 attendees to over 1,200.

Gliding Stars of Findlay has inspired additional Gliding Stars groups including the Toledo chapter and will be hosting a group from Columbus, Indiana.

Tickets are available for presale at $8 for adults and $5 for children 9 and under at Trends on Main, Integrity Salon and Mother Hubbard’s Learning Cupboard.

Raffle baskets ranging in value from $500$600 will be awarded the day of the show.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Winners do not need to be present to win.

If you would like to learn more or support Gliding Stars, you can contact Cindy Bregel at 419-423-4536 or 419-306-5327 or fndoha@ glidingstars.com and find them on Facebook under Gliding Stars of Findlay.

THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Upcoming Tween Activities at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Candy Striper Volunteer Working Hard to Help Kenzie Rigsby hopes to one day become a cardiovascular surgeon

By Kerry Trautman

Kenzie Rigsby enjoys helping patients and being in a hospital setting as a volunteer candy striper at Blanchard Valley Hospital. In fact she wishes she was allowed to do it more than just one day per week.

The Liberty-Benton 9th-grader was drawn to medical volunteer work because she was born—at Blanchard Valley Hospital—with a heart condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) that required surgery as a child. The same year as her heart surgery, her grandfather underwent a quadruple bypass. She hopes to one day become a cardiovascular surgeon.

Kenzie’s tasks include getting mail, delivering newspapers and bookmarks to patients, recharging pagers for the staff, and providing general help for the staff.

One volunteer job would be enough for most 15-year-olds, but Kenzie also recently joined the team at Armes Family Cancer Care Center, where her mother, Andrea Rigsby, is employed as a radiation therapist. When asked what she might say to prospective candy stripers, Kenzie advises, “Give it a try because it’s a nice reward to know that you got out of your comfort zone and have made a patient smile.”

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Tween Tuesdays (Grades 2-6) 6-7pm Lindamood Room March 8: Star Wars crafts April 19: Minecraft crafts Makerspace 3:30-5pm Children’s Program Room March 2 & 16: Simple sewing March 30 & April 13: Power painting Whovian Wednesdays (Grades 4-12) 6-7pm Lindamood Room Crafts, video clips, discussion and games.

Wear your fun gear and don’t blink!

March 9 & April 13

For more information visit bvhealthsystem.org and type “candy striping” in the search box, or call Heather Schalk at 419-423-5342.

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Around the Clock Childcare 920 McManness Ave. 419­-423­-5967

Educational philosophy: Around the Clock uses

Creative Curriculum Online Gold, a spiraling curriculum, so that as children advance, the curriculum advances with them. Parents can view their child’s progress online. The center also uses the educational program ABC Mouse, which parents can work on at home. If a child is having a hard time in a particular area, parents can use ABC Mouse as a tool to improve. Care available for ages infant to 13 years.

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Almost Home Infant Care and Preschool 801 Lincoln St. 419-­427-­2721 almosthomekids.com

Educational philosophy: Located on a beautiful one acre property, Almost

Home is a licensed 3­-star rated childcare center and preschool serving Findlay since 1998. Almost Home provides care and education to children 6 weeks old through 8 years of age, and also offers before and after-school care to children in grades K-­2 with transportation to Findlay City Schools. A full-­time summer camp program is available for school-aged children as well.

come for an appointment during nap time to avoid learning interruption, between noon and 1:30pm.

Tours and open houses available: Call to make an appointment.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infants 4:1,

Hours of operation: Year round: 6am­-6pm Monday-­Friday.

preschool 10:1, school-age 15:1, toddlers 6:1

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infant 1:4; toddler 1:6; preschool 1:12 Daily activities: Full-day and half-day preschool options are very structured

midnight Friday, closed Saturday.

with a focus on kindergarten readiness and reading preparation, with a degreed teacher in each class and a full-time registered nurse on staff.

Daily activities: Circle time, small groups to work

Nap times? Full-day preschool students nap, half-day preschool and school

Hours of operation: Open until: 9:30pm Sunday,­ on intentional teaching (such as the alphabet), science projects, patterning, writing in journals, outside play when possible, music, and more.

Nap times? Yes Meals and snacks provided? Yes, snacks and all

aged kids do not.

Meals and snacks provided? Hot breakfast and afternoon snack provided.

Pack lunch.

Potty training required? No, help will be provided.

meals available.

Potty training required? No, it is part of the Toddler Room curriculum.

Children’s Corner

2125 Park St. (preschool-school age) 3330 Oakland Ave. (6 weeks-3 years) 419­-422­-0618 Facebook under Children’s Corner

Educational philosophy: Structured kindergarten readiness along with play­-based activities throughout the day.

Tours and open houses available: Call the center or 419­-306-­4573 to set up a tour.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infants 1:5; toddlers (18 months-3 years) 1:7; 3­year o ­ lds 1:12; 4 & 5 year ­olds 1:14; school-age 1:18

Hours of operation: 2125 Park St. 5:30am­-6pm Monday­-Friday; 3330 Oakland Ave., 6am­-6pm Monday­-Friday

Daily activities: Free play, kids help with clean-up, three main learning areas for

learning­ letters, shapes, numbers, colors, getting along, group games, story time and circle time.

Nap times? Yes. Meals and snacks provided? Yes, breakfast, lunch and two snacks are available.

Potty training required?

Park St. location: Yes. / Oakland Ave. location: No. 10

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Merry Time Nursery School 225 W. Bigelow Ave. 419­-366­-3742 or carriehammond@aol.com Facebook under Merry Time Nursery School

Educational philosophy: Merry Time Nursery School is a learning center that strives to foster optimum growth and development in preschool-aged children. Focus on the total child, including the physical, mental, social and emotional development of each individual, the school’s atmosphere is based on a loving concern for each child.

Tours and open houses available: Please call for a private tour.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 1:10; children need to

be age 4 by October 1.

Hours of operation: 9-­11:30am Monday, Tuesday & Thurs-

day

Daily activities: Storyland with extension activities, freeplay learning centers, snacks, art, large motor activities.

Nap times? No. Meals and snacks provided? Yes. Potty training required? Yes.

Sunshine Child Care Center Something Special Learning Center

115 Ely Ave. 419­-422­-0213

655 Fox Run Rd., Suite J • 419­-422-­1400 somethingspecial.us Facebook under Something Special Learning Center

Educational philosophy: Something Special Learning Center provides opportunities for each child to engage in creative play with music, language arts, health, math, science, and large motor experiences.

Tours and open houses available: Upon request.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infants 1:5; toddler

one, 1:6; toddler two, 1:7; Pre-K one, 1:8; Pre-K two, 1:12; kindergarten readiness 1:14; school-age 1:18

Educational philosophy: Sunchine Child

Care Center aspires to help children thrive by loving each child as the special individual they are, inspiring them to be explorers of their world, teaching clear Christian values, preparing their minds for future education goals, while ensuring a safe environment.

Daily activities: A balance of age-appropriate activities designed to encourage learning and exploration.

Nap times? Yes, typically between noon and 2pm.

Meals and snacks provided? Yes, a nutritious break-

Tours and open houses available:

fast, lunch and snack.

By appointment.

Potty training required? No, teachers will work with

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio:

the families on potty training.

3-­year ­olds 8:1; 4­-year olds 12:1; 5­-year olds 14:1.

Hours of operation: 6am-­6pm Monday-Ffriday.

Hours of operation: 6am-­5:30pm Monday­-Friday.

Daily activities: Chapel, guided play,

Washington Preschool Findlay Schools

independent play, arts & crafts, educational activities (math, science, alphabet, writing, etc.)

1100 Broad Ave. 419­-425-­8231 preschool.findlaycityschools.org

Nap times? 1­2:30pm.

Meals and snacks provided? Yes, lunch

and an afternoon snack.

Educational philosophy: Provide our children with a variety of age appropriate play, literacy, learning experiences, technology exploration and social activities so that they will develop a strong foundation as future learners.

Potty training required? Yes.

Tours and open houses available: Call to make an appointment.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 2:16 Hours of operation: 9am-­3:40pm, Monday-­Friday.

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Daily activities: Our classrooms offer a wide range of technology experi-

ences as well as developmentally appropriate hands on experiences.

Through these activities, the children discover who they are by relating to other children, adults, and exploration of their environment. A mix of active and quiet play, art, literacy and math activities are provided as well as large motor opportunities.

Nap times? No. Meals and snacks provided? A snack is provided and lunch is offered through Findlay City Schools.

Potty training required? Yes.

HHWP Community Action Commission Head Start

545 Winfield Ave. 419­-423-­3147 hhwpcac.org Facebook under HHWP Community Action Commission

Educational philosophy: This free preschool uses Creative Curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten by providing fun and educational activities that meet the child’s interests and developmental level.

Tours and open houses available: Business hours or by appointment.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 2:20 8:30am–noon or noon-­3:30pm.

for kindergarten around literacy, arts, science, math, social/emotional development. For example: If we are talking about vehicles this week, we might read books about different vehicles and talk about what letter car starts with (literacy), draw or build vehicles out of boxes or blocks (art), see whether the heavy car or the light car goes down a hill faster (science), count the red and blue cars (math), and learn to take turns in the pedal cars (social / emotional).

Nap times? No Meals and snacks provided? A free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is

provided.

Potty training required? No.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool 2300 Northridge Rd. 419­-422-­8209 immanuelfindlay.org/community/ preschool­information.html

Jack & Jill Preschool 120 W. Sandusky St. 419­-422­-7740 jackandjillfindlay.org

Educational philosophy: Jack & Jill Preschool provides an af-

Educational philosophy: Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool offers a safe, moral, and positive environment for child development.

Tours and open houses available: Call the office to schedule a visit, 8:30am-­3pm Tuesday-­Friday.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 3­ year-olds 2:12; 4 & 5 -year o ­ lds 2:16.

Hours of operation: For ages 4 & 5: Monday,

Wednesday, Friday, Morning class: 9-­11:30am, afternoon class: 12:30­-3pm; For 3­-year ­olds: Tuesdays & Thursday morning class: 9-­11am.

fordable preschool program devoted to enhancing the lives of young children, ages 3-­5, through a curriculum that is based on the Ohio Department Early Education standards.

723 Sutton Place 419­-423-­2738 findlaystmichaelschool.org

Tours and open houses available: Please call for an

Educational philosophy: In God’s time

appointment. Open house 6­-7pm on March 2.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 1:10 Hours of operation: Morning session: 9­-11:30am; Afternoon session: 12:30-­3pm.

Daily activities: Free-play, circle time, literacy activities, handson centers with blocks, dramatic play, science, books, writing, motor activities in the gym, children help with clean-up.

Daily activities: Play time, circle time, craft, story and planned lessons.

Nap times? No.

Nap times? No.

snack.

Meals and snacks provided? No meal, but there

Potty training required? Not required, but preferred.

Meals and snacks provided? Parents sign-up to provide

is a rotating snack schedule.

Potty training required? Yes.

Children’s Mentoring Connection 305 E. Lincoln St. 419­-424-­9752 hancockmentors.org

Educational philosophy: Hancock County’s Chil-

dren’s Mentoring Connection (CMC) matches a boy or girl (6­-14 years old), primarily from single parent households with a stable adult mentor who will provide consistent and dependable guidance, understanding, acceptance, fun and support. The agency staff recruits, screens and closely evaluates adult applicants while gathering a complete history and personality profile on each youth appli-

cant. Once a match between adult and child is made, follow-­up supervision and guidance is provided. The volunteer works with the child in an asset ­building relationship in the areas of growth and development, prevention, life skills, problem solving and decision making.

Volunteer opportunities are available in the community and in local schools. Call CMC or check out the CMC website to find out how to enroll a child or become a mentor today.

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Our loving, healthy, educational childcare is open Sunday evening at 9pm to Friday night at midnight.

Findlay Family YMCA Child Development Center 231 E. Lincoln St. 419-­422­-3174 findlayymca.org/programs /toddler­programs/ child­development­center

Educational philosophy: The Findlay

Family YMCA Child Development Center is designed to enhance the lives of children and to provide a positive environment for independent growth. All children are provided with time for learning, planning, investigating and problem solving. The center offers full-day child care while incorporating a preschool program that meets core standards and prepares children for kindergarten. Offering before and after-school care for children kindergarten thru 5th grade, and full-day care during the summer, the schoolage Summer Adventure Program keeps children educationally entertained.

Sun. 9:30pm - Friday 12 Midnight Ages - Infants 6 weeks through 12 years Pre-school program - with full daycare Transportation - To all area schools Homework Help - from licensed teachers Healthy - Hot meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Mid-Morning & after school snacks also.

Tours and open houses available:

Call for a school tour.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 1:10 or smaller.

Hours of operation:

All day kindergarten readiness: 8am-­2:25pm; Preschool: 8:30­-11am.

Daily activities: Art activities and

crafts, story time, science activities, center-­based free-play, dramatic play, a reading center, large and fine motor skills, library, music class, kids help with clean-up and prayer.

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Meals and snacks provided? Children may pack a lunch or purchase one from the cafeteria. Families provide snacks to share.

Potty training required? Yes.

Marilyn’s Lifelong Educational Center 15100 Birchhaven Lane 419­-425­-3049

Educational philosophy: Marilyn’s

Lifelong Educational Center encourages the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth of young children while providing them with the opportunity to interact with seniors.

Children learn through hands-on explorations and daily interactions with guidance within a natural family­-like environment. Educational explorations are implemented by teachers and designed to help children learn life skills and gain an academic advantage. The center is a 5-star quality program which serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Tours and open houses available: Available by appointment.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio:

Infant one, 1:5; infant two, 1:6; toddler one, 1:6; toddler two, 1:7; preschool 1:10

Hours of operation: 5:45am-­6pm Monday-Friday.

Daily activities: Activities vary per age group/classroom: creative arts, literacy, math, science, music, large muscle, dramatic play, social engagement, self­-help skills, inter-generational activities and more.

Nap times? Yes, depending on the

age group.

Meals and snacks provided? Yes, both meals and snacks.

Potty training required? Only to be continued on pg. 15

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Nap times? No.

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TLC Preschool and Child Care 935 Bigelow Ave. 419-­420-­9894 Trinityfindlay.org

Educational philosophy: TLC provides a nurturing, safe environment for children to learn, grow and play. Positive development is emphasized through the sharing of Christian beliefs and the understanding of the gospel.

Tours and open houses available: Upon request.

Ask the Expert

Kids and Screen Time: Where to Draw the Line

Tiffany Pottkotter, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and professional clinical counselor

1. Kids are spending more and more time looking at screens. Should limits be set?

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Toddler 7:1; Preschool

Yes. Screen time includes TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, and video games.

Kids need face to face social interaction to learn how to read social cues and emotions.

Children also need to learn how to deal with boredom. Screen time can limit their ability to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.

Hours of operation: 6am­-6pm Monday-Friday.

2. What time limits do you recommend?

(3-­4 years) 12:1; Preschool (4-­5 years)14:1; school-age (5-­ 12 years) 18:1.

Daily activities: Breakfast, individual play (small group),

a morning snack, gym/outdoors, lunch, nap and an afternoon snack. Preschool teachers work with the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, coordination, and many other kindergarten readiness skills.

Nap times? Toddlers: 12-­2:30pm; Preschool: 12:30-­2:30pm.

Meals and snacks provided? Yes. Potty training required? No.

1 Amazing Place Child Care Center 207 E. Foulke Ave. 419-­420-­0424 Facebook under 1 Amazing Place

Educational philosophy: School experiences at 1 Amazing Place Child Care Center stimulates intellectual development, self­-reliance, creativity, problem solving abilities, hand-­eye coordination (needed for reading and writing) as well as large motor skills and providing the tools needed to get along with others. The center is a play and fun­-oriented school, not a paper and pencil structured environment, with the goal of making every child feel happy and safe while learning and growing at his/her own rate.

Tours and open houses available: There is an open door

policy, stop in anytime.

Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infant 1:5; Toddler

(up to 18 mos.) 1:7; Toddler (18 mos.-3 years) 1:8; Preschool (age 3) 1:12; Preschool (ages 4 & 5) 1:14; Schoolage 1:18.

Hours of operation: 6am-­6pm Monday-Friday.

Nap times? Daily naps for infant to preschool-age.

Meals and snacks provided? Yes, breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided.

Potty training required? No, the center helps train toddlers up to age 3.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO screen time for children under the age of 2, no more than one hour per day for children ages 2-5, and no more than two hours per day for children ages 5-18. Other recommendations include no TV or tablets in the bedroom, and no TV on while eating or doing homework.

3. Can overexposure to screens lead to severe negative health effects?

Research has shown that overexposure to screen time can lead to childhood obesity, poor sleeping patterns, and lack of social skills. It may increase your risk for attention and behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and aggressive behavior. Screen time increases your child’s exposure to risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, as well as violent acts.

The average American child will see 200,000 violent acts on TV by the age of 18, which can lead to desensitization of this type of behavior. Additionally, young children are unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality, leading to behavior and sleep disturbances caused by fear.

4. What about screens when out to eat?

Top three things that parents can do to raise a happy, healthy child?

1

Communicate with your child. Ask them to tell you about their day, who their friends are, and what their favorite and least favorite part of their day was. This gives you an opportunity to role model healthy communication and emotions and learn about your child’s likes, dislikes, or fears.

2

Interact with your child. Go for a walk, play a board game, do some crafts together, bake, listen to music together.

Spend quality time with your child and make a new memory. It does not have to involve spending money. This is what your child is going to remember, not what TV show you watched together.

3

Be present, and be a role model.

Often, tablets or any type of elecSet limits on your own electronics use tronic use at a dinner table means less as an adult to teach children that constant communication and social interaction screen time is not acceptable. Give your child with one another. Dinnertime can be your full attention, and make eye contact a great opportunity to discuss your with them when they’re talking to you. Put day, communicate and interact with electronics in another room so you’re not one another, and form a connection distracted or tempted to use them. with each other. This is not an open gate to judge others that do use tablets at restaurants, as every family is different, and there are special populations that may need to use technology occasionally while out with others.

5. Are there positives to screen time?

Screen time can be very beneficial to children too, especially in a world where education is shifting to the use of more technology to enrich the learning experience. It can be an excellent source of education, and allows children to access and view what is going on in all parts of the world. As with most things, moderation is the key. Monitor what your child is watching at all times.

Tiffany Pottkotter, MSN, MA, RN, PCC, PMHNP-BC, has worked in the mental health field for 15 years and is currently accepting patients ages 16 and up at Promedica Physicians Behavioral Health, 1100 E. Main Cross, Suite 159, Findlay, 419-424-2011.

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Funcation

By Christy Denman

These fun and easy stay-at-home activities make a list your kids won’t soon forget!

Have your kids choose their favorites, or surprise them each day! Either way, it’s sure to make a fun week for all!

Weather in Ohio is unpredictable, especially in the spring. All of these activities can be done indoors, come rain or snow!

Exciting activities you and the kids will not soon forget Let the kids have a picnic inside or watch a movie on a laptop/tablet to really make their day!

Make Crafts Sew a pillow, paint a painting, make a mosaic, or teach the kids to make “ransom notes” out of old magazines. Get those creative juices flowing!

Pom-pom Floor Race

Teach Them a New Game

Make a race course on the floor with masking tape. Grab a craft pom-pom and a straw for each player, and race to the finish line. When you’re tired of racing, it’s a new track for cars or trains!

Pull out one of your old favorites from childhood – like Rummy, Euchre, or Solitaire. Then play one of their favorites with them!

Bake Some Goodies Bake one of your favorite recipes – bread, cupcakes, cookies, the options are endless! Then take the baked goods to a neighbor or a sick friend!

Lego Challenge Print off some pictures of famous monuments, and challenge the kids to build them out of Legos or blocks.

Some great ones to build include the Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, or the Great Pyramids of Egypt!

Balloon Ninjas Hang balloon ninjas from the ceiling and have your little warriors attack them with nerf guns or light sabers!

Photo Scavenger Hunt Write the ABCs on a piece of paper, and then give it along with a camera to your budding photographer. Tell them to find something that starts with every letter of the alphabet!

Blanket Forts This time-tested classic is still a favorite of kids everywhere. Set up card tables, grab a stack of sheets and blankets, and make the biggest most elaborate fort you can!

If the sun cooperates, these outdoor adventures will help beat cabin fever and get everyone outside!

Neighborhood Cleanup Grab a wagon, a trash can, and a pair of gloves and head out on a cleanup walk.

Pick up trash around your neighborhood or your favorite park, and at the same time give your kids a valuable lesson about taking care of the environment!

Go Star Gazing Go outside and look at the stars – you might have to bundle up a little, but you don’t have to keep your kids up super late like in the summer. The full moon is on March 23rd if you want to check that out, too!

For more fun activities, parenting tips, free printables, and more, check out Christy’s blog: ourcozyden.com!

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Too Tiny For Me

A Little Personal Space...is Good Space

By Rose Roccisano Barto

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I am hooked on the fantasy of tiny houses.

Not just smaller-than-average houses.

Not just cute little bungalows. I’m talking houses that are barely bigger than your average dorm room. Houses that make New York City tenements look like palaces.

It all started when I saw the show “Tiny House Nation� on FYI. People downsize from traditional homes – some quite large – into so-called tiny homes. Those tiny homes range in size from 100 to 400 square feet. With the average home running about 2,600 square feet, it is a downsizing of drastic proportions.

The show’s host helps the homeowners cut down on their possessions. Want space for a hobby? It has to fit in this plastic container. The closets, it there are closets, are barely two feet across. The bedroom is up a ladder, above the kitchen. That kitchen might not have any full-sized appliances, and the bathroom might have a composting toilet. The entire house be on wheels.

I liked the idea of designer downsizing.

When I moved from college to my first job, everything I owned fit into my two-door Chevy Cavalier. Since then, like most people, I’ve acquired more books, furniture, paperwork, electronics, memorabilia and doo-dads. I am far from being a clutter bug, but occasionally I watch shows like “Tiny House Nation� and wonder what it would be like to have just enough. One plate and a spoon. One bath towel – maybe two if I want to get crazy. A couple pairs of pants, two pairs of shoes and Netflix and Amazon subscriptions that take the place of dvds and books.

The Reality

But then I remember I have kids.

And I laugh.

There have been people on the show who have downsized with toddlers. I can’t help but think what happens as the toddlers grow and take up teenager-sized space. Sure, you can play outside but what about when it rains? I giggle when I realize the couple plans to have the children’s

sleeping loft ten feet away, a pretty grim form of birth control. And every person has their stuff, even little ones.

More importantly, couples have disagreements. It’s all well and good to say, “we will have to get along.� Try practicing that after a heated discussion with your spouse when all you want to do is walk away and cool off. In a tiny home, you can walk about three feet away.

Both my husband and I grew up in smaller homes with larger families. We both shared bedrooms with siblings and one bathroom with the entire family. We’ve owned a total of two homes as a married couple, both houses being much smaller than the bank said we could afford. We are used to smaller spaces, but not tiny ones.

Do I still think about downsizing? Sure.

That might happen after our daughters are on their own and we move closer to wherever they live. We still want a house that’s big enough to welcome them and their families, and big enough to have our own personal space.

So for now, tiny living is still a fantasy.

In the meantime, I will indulge in my fullsized refrigerator, a bookcase filled with books and other little luxuries. When it comes to living comfortably, tiny homes just don’t measure up for me.

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Your kid’s first crush

When to Expect it and How to Navigate

By Laurie Wurth-Pressel

We asked Holly E. Schweitzer Dunn, LISW, of Mind Body Health Associates about that tricky time when kids start to take notice of the opposite sex. Learn when to expect it and how to navigate through this new stage of the game.

At what age do tweens start developing romantic feelings for others?

Usually at the onset of adolescence, approximately age 11. This is part of what makes the middle school years so interesting! Of course, some children begin to show a romantic interest in others earlier than this and some later. Emotional maturity plays a large role. Often, girls begin to show interest earlier because they begin to develop earlier than boys.

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What do these early “relationships” look like?

“Going out” can mean many things, from talking in the hallway between classes, to talking or texting on the phone, to sitting next to each other on the bus, to spending time together after school. Some middle schoolers do become very committed to their significant other and may be interested in solo dating and physical affection. Emotions run high with middle school children. The first feelings of love should be taken seriously by caregivers, as these feelings are very powerful and serious for tweens.

What kind of emotional conflicts do tweens face during this time?

Conflicts can arise when tweens feel it is expected to want to “date” and they are unsure what this means or they aren’t ready for it. Kids who choose to hold off on dating may be called names by their peers, be the target of derogatory comments, or may start to question their sexuality. Tweens may feel scared,

uncertain and anxious about having a first boyfriend or girlfriend. Peer acceptance is paramount during this age, so tweens sometimes make decisions based on perceived acceptance or fear of rejection from peers.

How can parents help their tween navigate this period?

Create a safe and open environment for communication at home. Remain lovingly firm in the boundaries and expectations you have for your children, ensure consequences are reasonable and related to behavior, and set up a family routine that allows for debriefing and discussion. Also, parents must be diligent about supervision in this age of social media. Ensure that electronic devices are utilized by your tween within your line of sight and set firm boundaries for time and access.

Holly E. Schweitzer Dunn, LISW, 200 W. Lima St., 567-525-3311, mindbodyhealthassociates.com

LuLu’s Diner: Beckoning from Bluffton I Need More of this Mouthwatering Menu

By Sarah Mayle

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Absolutely

LuLu’s Diner

114 E. College Ave. Bluffton, OH 45817 419-369-5858 (LULU) Hours: Monday-Saturday 6am to 2pm, Sunday 7am to 2pm Catering and takeout available Lunch at LuLu’s Diner felt like a wonderful little adventure. We piled the family into the van, hit the open highway to Bluffton and found ourselves seated by a sunny window, loving the atmosphere and feeling wowed by the extensive menu.

Restaurant owners Justin and Amy Musil pride themselves on fresh produce, homemade goodness, great prices and great service, explained Nate, restaurant manager and head chef. While there are three other locations in Lima, the Bluffton LuLu’s opened in July of 2015.

“It has been fantastic,” Nate said. “The community has really adapted to us and shown us a lot of love.”

The inside of LuLu’s is cozy, both in character and temperature. (Much appreciated from someone who is always cold.)

LuLu’s newly renovated interior offers booth and diner-style table seating and the option to sit at the distinctly-painted black and white bar area. I can see why it is a favorite hangout for Blufftoners.

How to Choose!?

I waffled between lunch and breakfast (pun intended), because everything simply looked so good and there was so much variety. Did I want the Eggs Benedict? An omelet? Bananas Foster French Toast, or a Zesty Feta Burger? How do I choose?!

Hoping to satisfy both my lunch and breakfast cravings, I ordered the Breakfast Club Sandwich.

Wow, it did not disappoint. When my sandwich arrived, it was so tall that my 7-year-old daughter found it hard to believe that I would be able to bite it. I assured her I could smash it down, then bite...I’m glad I figured that out so I didn’t miss the variety of delicious tastes.

The sandwich was made of a slice of smoked ham, two fried eggs, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, wheat bread, and I chose bacon instead of sausage. It has quickly taken a spot atop my favorites list — perfectly warm with a striking diversity of tastes — and the hash browns that came with it were great as well.

My husband ordered the Triple Decker Club - again, a “smash to bite,” hefty sandwich - with fries. My daughter and 10-year-old son opted for the kids chicken tenders with fries, with my son adding a side salad.

Everyone enjoyed their food. It is always a compliment if my daughter eats her food quickly, as she can find just about anything to distract her from a meal. Here, she stayed on task.

The Chicken and Fries Connoisseurs that would be my kids - ranked these among the best.

A nice touch, my son’s salad came with a slice of “orange bread,” which was drizzled with icing on top. He and I tasted the bread and found it unique and delicious, like a teaser dessert. He also told me the homemade ranch used on his salad, and as a dip for his chicken, was the best he’s ever had. Wow! I Wasn’t Kidding about the Menu It’s worth it to double back to that wonderful menu which boasts, “Home Cooking with Modern Flair.” LuLu’s is open for breakfast and lunch, so at least you don’t have to add dinner into the decision-making mix.

Just about anything you could want for breakfast is available, from the basic eggs and toast, to pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos, several omelets, and more. There is even a Granola Sundae - homemade granola and vanilla yogurt layered with strawberries and bananas, and served with orange bread. Look for more fun specialties as well.

To avoid wait: Come at off-times.

Busiest just after 10am Sundays and around noon on weekdays Noise level: Moderate

Bathroom amenities: New, nice and clean

High chairs? Yes, and booster seats

Got milk? Yes, also orange juice and apple juice Kids’ menu? Yes

Food allergy concerns? All utensils hand-washed twice, no contact with anything else. Can account for most allergies, let your server know, can help you make your choice.

For lunch, there are several wraps and burgers available, eight sandwiches, the homemade soup of the day and eight unmistakable salads.

Reviewing the menu again is almost painful, making me realize how badly I’d like to head back to LuLu’s and try more things. If we’re lucky, my daughter might again provide premier entertainment, like this joke she coined during our meal: “What’s the kind of sauce that you need to catch up on eating?”

Anybody?

“Ketchup.”

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All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

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6 SUNDAY

Winnie the Pooh - Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Based on the beloved characters of the Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect first pick for young performers.

Performances through March 6. 7pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday. $12/ adults, $8/students & seniors. First Presbyterian Church, 2300 S. Main St. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com Monster Jam - The stars of the show are the biggest performers on four wheels: the Monster Jam trucks. The twelve-feettall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over. Through March 6.

7pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Saturday & Sunday. $10-$52. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave, Toledo. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

5 SATURDAY Kids in the Park: Nature Explorers Hike - Enjoy a hike around Riverbend looking for animals and their tracks. Are the animals hungry when they wake up?

Is there enough food for them to eat? How can we help the animals put some spring in their step? 1pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Rd. 208. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

Acoustics for Autism - Have fun listening to over 20 bands while supporting ProjectiAm, which helps support local families touched by autism. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., Maumee. acousticsforautism.com

7 MONDAY Freedom Train - This production tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the time period.

Ideal for grades 3-9. 10am & 12:30pm.

Marathon Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org Wee Ones: Maple Sugarin’ - Learn about the Sugar Maple tree and the sweet treats that come from it. See what the watery sap from the maple tree turns into when you cook it down. How did the pioneers and Native Americans make maple syrup? How do we make maple syrup today? There will be a story, craft, and a game. For ages 3 and under with an adult.

10am & 1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

Glass Art Workshops for All

Ongoing: Check Facebook page for upcoming featured events/ Objects of Desire Artful Living Connect and learn with others as you create beautiful glass projects and memories. Join artist Kristen Dukat to create fused glass art, then take your project home. A variety of workshops are perfect for “me time” or “mommy and me time.” Each class includes materials, and professionals will fire your work.

Family-friendly workshops specify appropriate ages for children. $75. Objects of Desire Artful Living, 214 W. Front St. 567-­301-­2486. desireltd.com

Japanese Language and Culture Club for All March 15, 17, 22, 24; and April 5, 7, 12, 14 and 15/University of Findlay

Check out UF Genki Kids Club, a Japanese language and culture club for students in grades 3-6. Kids play games in both English and Japanese, enjoy fun activities, and more.

Participants will also get to perform during UF’s International Night on April 15. 4-5pm, $10/ student, University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St., children’s art studio and Malcolm Dining Hall inside Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion. Register by contacting Ayane Hida, The Mazza Museum’s Japanese outreach coordinator, at hida@findlay.edu or at 419-434-4689. newsroom.findlay.edu and search “genki.”

8 TUESDAY Little Scientists Week - This week is dedicated to the littlest scientists: kindergarten age and younger. Visit Imagination Station, and explore the age-appropriate, EGGstreme activities. Through March 13. $11/adults, $9/ages 3-9, $10/seniors (65+), free/children 2 and under. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

11 FRIDAY Kids Yoga Class - Your child will learn basic yoga poses and breathing in a playful environment including music, games, stories and imagination. Join in the fun and learn the many benefits of yoga for children.

Presented by Harmony Yoga of Findlay.

10:30am. $6.50/ages 16+, $4.50/ages 3-15, free/under 3 and members. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Don’t Stress Over the Dress Prom Event - Over 500 next-to-new, current gowns will be available at no charge to area high school girls in need of a prom dress. Gowns will come in all sizes and styles while they last. Accessories and shoes available in limited quantities. This is a 3-day only, community-supported event.

Through March 13. Distribution of dresses will be held from 3pm-8pm March 11, from 11am-5pm on March 12, 1am-4pm March 13. Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. shopfindlayvillagemall.com Free 18

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12 SATURDAY Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School - Junie B. Jones has finally made it through one-and-a-half years of school. She will give children tips and tricks on everything to know about beginning and making it through school. Junie B. and friends will sing about the joys and fears of being in school, from rules on the bus to sugar cookies at lunch. Before the music starts, a pre-show picnic will be held in the Grand Lobby at 12:30pm, with fun activities and the chance to meet the one and only Junie B. 2pm. $14/adults, $10/child.

The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo.

419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com An Adult-Only Evening of Play - Let your inner child explore an adults only evening of play where you can build, create, taste and move. The evening will feature small bites, grown-up kiddie cocktails (cash bar), a bourbon tasting from The Bourbon Affair, music from Big Dave and the Big Kahuna, mini canvas painting, a lego building contest, an upcycling challenge, cupcake decorating, and a balloon pop.

7pm. $75/single, $125/couple, $650/ reserved table of 8. Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Dr. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

13 SUNDAY The Monster Who Ate My Peas Based on the multi-award winning book written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated

by Matthew Faulkner, ArtsPower’s musical tells the funny story of a young boy who doesn’t want to eat his peas. When a crafty monster appears underneath his kitchen table, the boy is ready to make a deal with the monster. Children and adults alike will be entertained and engaged by this wonderfully written tale about the value of will power. 3pm. $7/adults, $5/children.

Winebrenner Auditorium, 950 N. Main St. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com

16 WEDNESDAY Gruff! The Musical - In this interactive and puppet-filled musical, a young goat leaves the junkyard for the first time and stumbles into the fantastical land of the trolls. There, she learns about the wonder of the natural world, and a new adventure begins, in which trolls and goats learn to live and play together. Ideal for grades K-3. 10am & 12:30pm. $5. Marathon Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Cross St. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella A masterful telling of the classic fairytale set to Prokofiev’s dynamic score and featuring leading dancers direct from Russia.

7:30pm. $39, $44, $49/adults;$29, $34, $39/students, $19, $24, $29/children.

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org

17 THURSDAY Zenobia Shrine Circus - Since the first Circus in 1952, Zenobia Shriners have presented an annual Circus in Toledo.

This year, the famous Jordan World Circus returns to Toledo to once again provide an array of breathtaking acts for your enjoyment. Through March 20. 6:30pm Thursday, 4pm & 7:30pm Friday, 11am & 3pm & 7pm Saturday, 1pm & 5pm Sunday. $10-$35. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo.

419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

19 SATURDAY Sunburst Pageant - Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this popular pageant. Prizes and awards will be presented in a variety of categories. Age divisions: 0-27/girls, 0-3/boys. Registration required, beginning at 10am. Pageant begins at 11am. Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. shopfindlayvillagemall.com Imagination Station’s STARLAB® Planetarium - Children will be amazed once they enter the portable planetarium and study the sun, moon, earth and the day and night sky. Participants will gain a new understanding of the stars in the galaxy and the stories that made them famous.

1pm & 1:30pm. $5. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

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Teddy Bear Care Fair - Whether you have a teddy bear, a monkey or an animal never before seen, all furry friends are able to be repaired. With Zookeeper talks, puppet shows, activities and more, the Teddy Bear Care Fair is one event that’s stuffed with fun. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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22 TUESDAY Students of the World - International Students from the University of Findlay will tell about their home countries from all around the world with presentations and fun activities. 9:30-10:30am. $6.50/ages 16+, $4.50/ages 3-15, free/under 3 and members. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

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Animal Egg Hunt - Animals throughout the Zoo discover that the Easter Bunny has visited their exhibits, and they track down treat-filled enrichment eggs hidden in their habitats. In addition, the Animal Egg Hunt features a number of craft areas and story times throughout the day. The Animal Egg Hunt is more than just fun for visitors—it’s also a great form of enrichment for Zoo animals. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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29 TUESDAY Teen Movie: Mockingjay Part 2 Teens will enjoy a screening of this popular book-to-movie sequel, as they follow Katniss Everdeen on her journey of survival.

5:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

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Wednesdays Inspired by the Masters, Learn about a famous artist from the past or present and create your own art inspired by that artist. For all ages and abilities.

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