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BUILDING SKILLS AND COMMUNITY

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AUVI-Q RETURNS

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Dancing the Dream

Findlay ballet instructor’s storied career — by Sarah Mayle

food fight 18

Park Place Grill: Diverse Menu, Amazing Value

Cozy eatery offers quality, no-hassle meals — by Sarah Mayle

The Mast family lives abroad

The Findlay ballet instructor shows her style

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From Flag City to Slovenia

Judy Reading in the spotlight

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

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Our Maternity & Baby Guide can help you survive and thrive the beautiful, messy days of parenthood.

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Family Favorites Revealed

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Building Better Skills and Communities with 4-H

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Living in Central Europe with Findlay Roots

A family from Findlay lives abroad — by Jessica Kempf Blogs by local moms, for local moms, are at your fingertips. Relatable and hilarious reads online at On the Cover Hannah and Tailee, both 7 and classmates, at Disney

August Giveaway

From the best place to buy a birthday cake to the best place to read a book to the best place to eat with kids, you shared with us your Family Favorites. And since our readers know the Findlay area best, the following list can serve as your go-to for people to see, places to go and things to do all year long.

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There’s no doubt that traveling long distances can be tough on a kid’s sleep schedule. Some parents choose to travel overnight so kids can sleep most of the way. However, sleeping in the car or on a plane can be uncomfortable. Luckily, the specially designed Sneck travel pillow helps kiddos sleep in comfort by providing head and neck support. Sneck ensures that kids nap comfortably no matter what the mode of transportation!

It attaches to the car headrest with velcro so it will easily stay in place while your child slumbers. The pillow also comes with a pocket to store small items, like an mp3 player or your child’s favorite toy. Retails for $14.99 at BubbleBum.co/us If you would like to enter to win a Sneck travel pillow visit findlayfamily.com and click on our Giveaway through August 31st to win!

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What’s your favorite school supply?

Charming Finds Boutique

Once Upon A Child

Shopping for back to school clothes is expensive! Save some cash with Once Upon A Child. The store specializes in buying and selling new and gently used children’s clothing, gear, toys, shoes, and books. You can also sell outgrown items to the store for same day cash or credit to spend. Once Upon A Child only carries quality, gently used merchandise and their prices are a mere fraction (up to 70 percent off) of original retail pricing.

Tackle your next paint project with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint from Charming Finds Boutique. A specialty paint that requires very little preparation, i.e. no sanding or priming, and can be used to easily transform just about any surface into a chalkboard, Charming Finds not only sells chalk paint ($38.95 per pint) but also teaches painting workshops and classes. Whether it’s your kitchen cabinets or a desk for your child, check out Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to achieve easy and amazing results!

1100 Tiffin Ave, (567) 301-2396, charmingfindsboutique.com, “Charming Finds Boutique” on Facebook

1825 Tiffin Ave, (419) 422-0400, onceuponachildfindlay.com, “Once Upon A Child-Findlay” on Facebook

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Dave’s Running

Make sure your athlete starts the school year in properly fitting shoes. Dave’s Running specializes in making sure each customer leaves with the perfect shoes for their unique feet. Fit specialists are trained to measure feet, assess foot type, and evaluate gait. Properly fitted shoes can prevent injury and maintain proper body alignment while enjoying an active lifestyle. Dave’s Running carries running shoes for children and adults, in addition to lifestyle and walking shoes. The store also offers training programs and group runs for local athletes.

1817 Tiffin Avenue 567-525-4767, davesrunning.com/ “Dave’s Performance Footgear” on Facebook

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Marathon happenings Get set to fill your social calendar: The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) has announced its lineup for the fall 2017-2018 season.

For the opening event, the MCPA (200 W. Main Cross St.) has recruited balladeer Johnny Mathis to perform on Sunday, September 10. The singer of classic hits like “Misty,” “Chances Are” and “It’s Not For Me To Say,” has garnered five Grammy nominations. Additional events for the season include a stage performance of Sense & Sensibility, Jane Austen’s timeless novel; hip hop and country music artist Kevin Mac; and the Gilbert and Sullivan operatic classic The Pirates of Penzance.

Around Christmas, the MCPA will be bringing The Nutcracker back for a second year, and will close out the season in April with a performance by the bronze medal winner of the 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. For the full schedule, visit marathoncenterarts.org or call 419-423-2787. – JK

Celebrate Recovery Offers Programs in Findlay

Celebrate Recovery is an international ministry that helps people overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups that are holding them back in life.

Originally designed for alcohol and substance abuse, CR has expanded to a variety of life’s issues. “Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program. It follows the 12-step recovery process used by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, but with a Biblical basis,” explains Hugh McClintock, local leader.

Celebrate Recovery Groups meet at local churches and are open to adults 18 and up.

Gateway Church (620 N. Main St.), New Life Assembly of God (3120 Norcrest St.) and Cedar Creek Church (1800 Tiffin Ave.) all offer CR on different nights beginning at 6pm in a safe and confidential place for emotional, mental and spiritual support. Anyone is welcome and childcare options vary by church. “For someone who is thinking about what to do next, I would ask them to take a chance and come,” McClintock encourages. For more information, go to celebraterecovery.com. -JK

Dig Into Fun at Fossil Park

Part of The Olander Park System, Fossil Park offers visitors an opportunity to dig for fossilized brachiopods, corals and other ancient species. And best of all– you keep what you find! The ADA-accessible park, located in a rock quarry, offers a safe environment for fossil hunters to dig for, wash and learn about fossils dating back 375 million years. The fossils are embedded in shale soft enough to break apart with your hands– no tools necessary.

Stargazing with Hancock County Parks

Interact with the stars like never before! The planetarium at Oakwoods Nature Preserve allows children and adults alike to see the planets, stars and galaxies using actual footage from live satellites. The planetarium seats up to 27 people at a time. A projector illuminates the entire dome with the night’s sky in aweinspiring detail. On August 9, the topic will be “Mythology of the Sky” answering questions such as how did the constellations get their names and pointing them out in sky. The planetarium can be rented for classrooms, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and private events. Visit hancockparks.com or call 419-425-7275 or “Hancock Park District” on Facebook. -HS

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If you plan to visit, log onto Fossil Park’s website for access to several printables including a coloring sheet, a handout showing what fossils you’re likely to find and a field guide explaining more about northwest Ohio’s geological history.

For homeschoolers, use the Fossil Park lesson plan to create a hands-on science unit.

Visitors should bring buckets and a toothbrush or paintbrush for dusting off fossils.

Wear old clothes and shoes, and pack a change of clothes for the trip home. There’s very little shade so sun protection is necessary. Restrooms are clean and accessible. Picnic tables and biking trails are also available. The park, located at 5675 Centennial Road in Sylvania, opens at 7:30am and closes 90 minutes before sunset. Access to the park, parking and fossils are all free.

For more information, visit olanderpark.com/olanderpark/fossil-park -BW

Gateway Church Opens Second Location

The mission of Gateway Church is to connect people to Jesus Christ and to one another. This month the church embarks on an exciting journey to impact more people by opening a second church location at 620 North Main Street in Findlay. Mike Barnhart, campus pastor for the North Main location, explains that the building will serve as a permanent location for their college ministry while also allowing them to reach new people with worship services and more.

“Our heart is to reach out to the college students, to those in the local schools and in the neighborhoods here and make an impact.” says Barnhart.

The North Main campus services begin September 30 at 6:00 p.m. and October 1 at 9:15 & 11:00 a.m.. Children’s programs will be offered during each service for nursery through middle school. High school students will be encouraged to attend the services with parents. Other weekly programs at the North Main campus include Monday night Celebrate Recovery meetings, Thursday night dinners for college students and a variety of family and youth life groups. -JK For more information about Gateway Church and the North Main campus, go to gatewayepc.org and click on the locations tab or call 419-423-5947.

Things are Heating up at GER Mongolian Grill

Dale and Alison Wirt were tired of trekking to Toledo to enjoy their favorite cuisine so they decided it was time to bring Mongolian barbeque to Findlay. “We kept running into friends from Findlay at Mongolian restaurants in Toledo. Our family had fallen in love with the food.

We had been interested in starting a restaurant; this presented as the right opportunity,” explains Dale. GER Mongolian Grill, Findlay’s newest restaurant, plans to open on Trenton Ave. late this summer.

The menu allows diners to create a customized meal per their tastes and preferences. Guests can select from a buffet of raw meats, fresh vegetables, spices and sauces. As customers look on, a grill cook will prepare their meal on an open flat top grill. Meals are expected to range from $10-$17, depending on size. The interactive dining experience allows for everyone in the family, even the pickiest eaters, to enjoy a meal together.

The Wirts consider the GER Mongolian Grill a family affair: “It’s been a fantastic experience to involve our kids in all aspects. They’ve shared their ideas about everything from demolition to design.” Dale, a retired manufacturing operations manager, plans to run the front of the house while Alison manages the kitchen. The Wirts’ children will help as needed, including their 24-year-old daughter who manages GER’s Facebook page from Thailand while working for the Peace Corps. -HS For more information about GER Mongolian Grill, 1123 Trenton Ave, “GER Mongolian Grill” on Facebook

All four Juggle creators are Findlayites: (L-R) Ashlee Lear Giannetti, Annie Kentris Arthur, Emily Kentris Music and Amber Lear Nolan.

Juggle App Connects Parents and Babysitters in Findlay

Stop trying to juggle it all! The Juggle app, described as the “Uber of babysitting,” allows busy families to look, book, and pay for a babysitter right from their phones. Designed by moms for moms, Juggle takes the stress out of selecting trustworthy childcare. The app was born out of a group text. “Within an evening we knew that we wanted to create an app, its name and the services we wanted to offer,” explains co-creator Emily Music.

Babysitters i.e. “jugglers” are recruited from local universities and backgroundchecked. “We look for jugglers who are energetic, engaged, educated and experienced,” Music says. To utilize the app, families simply select the date

and time that they need a juggler. All available jugglers for that time will appear along with icons indicating which of their friends have used and reviewed each babysitter. A pre-established hourly rate is paid directly via the app.

The Juggle app has been wildly successful in Columbus and Cincinnati and is growing fast, expanding across Ohio to Dayton, Toledo, and Findlay. All four Juggle creators are Findlayites. “It’s our hometown!” says Music. “We’ve always felt very supported by Findlay and want to share Juggle with our friends and family.”

The Juggle app will launch locally later this summer. —HS For more information visit whyjuggle.com and on Facebook at “Juggle”

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

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American Heritage Girls Teaches Young Women

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God-Focused program offers many benefits to tweens

By Kelsey Nevius

Many clubs support community and learning, but few have core principles that strive to teach about God, community, and country. American Heritage Girls, a national development organization for young women, offers just that with a motto of “building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country”.

American Heritage History American Heritage Girls was created in 1995 by Patti Garibay as she felt the range of activity and the matters of faith offered by the Girl Scouts was lacking.

After much debate, she decided to create a Christ-centered group for young women that would help guide and grow them into women of integrity.

A national development organization for young women, American Heritage Girls boasts the motto: “building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country”.

The first group Patti created, in the Cincinnati area, consisted of fourth and fifth graders which eventually expanded into a community with their own handbook, badges, and trainings. Known as the

Christ-centered, faith-based, scoutingtype program, American Heritage Girls have grown from those small beginnings to serving tens of thousands of young women over the course of twenty years.

Earning Skills to Last a Lifetime Through the program, young women can develop many life skills like using a computer, sewing a button, protecting themselves and more. Young women also grow in skills like leadership, spiritual development, social development, teamwork, confidence and character development.

When they use and practice these skills, they have the chance to earn badges at certain levels. Tweens can grow at the Explorers level. Each badge program is divided into six Frontiers that help to create a well-rounded program.

The local American Heritage Girls Troop OH2014 meets twice per month. For more information check Facebook under “American Heritage Girls Troop OH2014.”

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Making a Special School Year Tips and tricks for gearing up for school

By Kelsey Nevius

2501 Broad Avenue, Findlay www.findlayfirstnaz.org

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

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As the summer comes to a close, families and kids gear up for another school year full of learning and fun.

However, some families may have to plan more than others. Special needs families sometimes experience unique difficulties transitioning to the back-to-school season, so it’s helpful to know some tips and tricks on getting special needs youngsters back into the learning mindset.

School year building blocks Thankfully, Findlay has many outlets that help and advocate for the special needs community. The communitybuilding Friends of BVS (Blanchard Valley School) is striving to support children and families with developmental differences and bring together people to support, advocate for, and empower those with special needs in the Findlay community.

Friends of BVS offer many opportunities for parents and kids to maintain their

balance during the school year. In connection with Blanchard Valley Center, Parent Support Groups run through August to prepare for the school year, as well as parenting classes.

Changing gradually A good way to slowly introduce more learning to prepare for the school year is to slowly integrate fun trips and activities as well. The Children’s Museum of Findlay has a Sensory Cool Down room for kids that experience sensory issues and Awakening Minds has a variety of painting classes.

Gearing up for the school season can be a challenge, but slowly building up to the school year and using support outlets will help your family be prepared.

Friends of BVS is located at 1700 East Sandusky Street. For more information visit Friendsofbvs.org and “Friends of BVS” on Facebook.

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Lunch Packing Made Easy

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By Betsey Watson

School supplies are bought. Wardrobe got an upgrade. Calendar is updated. There’s still that daily nuisance of getting lunch ready every single school day. The struggle is real. Here are a few helpful tips to fill your child’s belly with food that doesn’t require cookie cutters or a culinary degree.

The start of the school year is simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking– both for students and parents alike– but being fully prepared can help diminish anxiety so that everyone can focus on the positives of another year of learning. Findlay Area Family shares these tips for success to start the school year off with a bang.

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Starting the School Year on the “Right” Foot Project Happy Feet provides shoes for students in need

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oing back to school is often associated with new school supplies and shiny new shoes, but for some Hancock County families those items are just not affordable. That’s where Project Happy Feet steps in.

Project Happy Feet, a community collaboration with Christian Clearing House (CCH), provides vouchers for kids in need, allowing them to shop for backto-school shoes. “We want every child to start the year off on the right foot. It’s so important for their self-esteem that kids have shoes that fit properly and that they like,” explains Tammy Stahl, CCH executive director.

Project Happy Feet provides vouchers for 500 pairs of shoes annually and serves students from kindergarten through high school. To participate, families must pre-register students at the Family Center. Once selected, students are issued a $50 voucher to shop at Kohl’s, Shoe Sensation or Shoe Department. They can select any pair of tennis 10

shoes, loafers or flats within that price range. Families have the opportunity to contribute financially if the student selects a shoe that exceeds the value of the voucher. Should a child spend less than $50, the remaining balance is returned to CCH and then passed along to school counselors to help students throughout the school year.

Project Happy Feet is fully funded through donations and grants. Community organizations such as Rotary, The Hancock County Community Foundation and Handbags that Help have generously supported Project Happy Feet.

One hundred percent of all donations and proceeds end up on the feet of local kids and the need for shoes continually grows. Contact Christian Clearing House to learn how you can support or receive vouchers through Project Happy Feet.

1800 N Blanchard St # 107, (419) 422-2222, cchsupport.org, “Christian Clearing House” on Facebook

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Quality supplies: Baggies® are awesome– until you run out.

Invest in some quality reusable containers like Rubbermaid’s LunchBlox® or a “bento” box– a single container divided into compartments. Buy once and use it for years. If you want to expand your child’s lunch options, purchase a Thermos® container for hot foods. Let your child practice opening the containers before school starts to minimize spilled food!

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Start simple: You know what your child likes. Each day, pack one or two (non-dessert) foods that your child is guaranteed to eat.

Choose something healthy like PB&J, hummus or a favorite fruit.

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Add the other food groups: Think of your five fingers– protein, whole grain carbohydrates, fruit, vegetable and a drink. Carbs and proteins are easy.

Many kids gobble fruit without complaint. Veggies can be a little trickier.

Frozen peas make an easy finger food.

Carrots or sliced cucumber with ranch dressing are often popular with young diners.

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Think color and texture: Naturally colorful food tends to be healthy. And combining different textures can make familiar foods more interesting or encourage picky eaters to try something new. Try nuts with raisins for a salty/sweet and crunchy/chewy combo.

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Prep: Take a whole food (like an entire cantaloupe or a block of cheese) and cut it into bitesize pieces or single-serving size. If you have enough containers, simply divide and fill each one. Grab one each morning to making packing super easy!

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Prepare Them for Academic Success

10 things you can do at home

By Laura Lyles Reagan

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ack-to-school preparations go beyond school clothes purchases and new backpacks filled with school supplies. The Parent Institute, the U.S. Department of Education and the nonprofit Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) have ideas for creating a learning-rich home environment. We combined their ideas into this simple, home learning list to kickstart your child’s literacy and mathematical acuity this school year.

Stop Germs in their Tracks School nurses share tips for keeping kids healthy this school year

By Halley Sullivan

There is nothing worse than back-to-school sniffles. Because it’s not realistic to keep kids in a bubble, we’ve compiled tried-andtrue tips, provided by school nurses, for keeping kids healthy.

Madelynn Whitman, school nurse at Bigelow Hill Intermediate, recommends preventing illness by building a healthy immune system: “Eat a healthy breakfast. Sometimes time is an issue.

Good, quick options include yogurt, granola bars, dried cereal, breakfast bars, fresh fruit and dried fruit.

Drink plenty of water. Your body cannot differentiate between hunger and thirst. Your best bet for successfully identifying whether the feeling is hunger or thirst is to have your child drink water the first time they tell you that they are hungry and see if that satisfies the hunger sensation.

Get enough sleep! Have a regular bedtime and limit screen time before bed. Keep devices such as TVs and video games out of your child’s bedroom, and get them to turn off smartphones, tablets and other screens about an hour before bed.”

Jaclyn Cline, nurse at Marie English Early Childhood Center in Marion, works with preschool aged children. “Education is the key.

I do fun little presentations in the classrooms regarding germs and send information home to parents so they are aware of what was taught and can reinforce the practices at home.” Cline recommends teaching young children the basics: Frequent hand washing is key. Washing your hands before and after you eat as well as after you go to the bathroom, play outside or blow your nose. Cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hand.

Help your teachers out by keeping children home from school when they’re sick. Most schools ask that students return to school only after they have been fever free for 24 hours. Also consider donating an extra box of tissues or sanitizing wipes to your child’s classroom to help keep little hands and desks clean! Have a healthy school year!

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Let kids overhear you praising them to others, particularly about how impressed you are with how they are learning.

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Encourage children to read biographies about successful people. As children learn about the traits that made others successful, they are often motivated to adopt those same success patterns in their own lives.

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Motivate your children in math by challenging them to figure out how much change you should get back from a purchase. If they get the amount right, they get to keep the change.

Cook with your children. Have them use measuring spoons, cups and tools for a hands-on lesson in volume and science vocabulary, like liquids and solids.

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Have children make a “book” about themselves, with their own illustrations and wording. “A Book About Me” is a great way to help your child see themselves as “somebody.”

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Help your children discover their roots by talking with family members over the summer. Then ask your children to write that family member a thank you letter and share what they learned.

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Want your children to be good readers? Let them see you read. You might say, “This was my favorite book when I was your age” or “I can’t wait to start my new book.” Once a week on the weekends and let your children stay up as late as they want, as long as they are reading in bed. With young children, try reading to them during bath time. Try holding D-E-A-R times at your house. “DEAR” stands for “Drop Everything and Read.”

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Estimating is an important math skill. We estimate how much our groceries will cost and the time it will take to complete projects at work. You can help your child learn to estimate at home. As you’re driving, estimate the distance to your destination and how much time it will take.

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Talk about geography in terms children can understand: Go through your house and talk about where things came from. For example, a box of cereal may have a Battle Creek, MI address. Tell your children where your ancestors came from and find the places on a map.

Show your children that writing is useful.

Have them help you write a letter ordering something or asking a question, etc. Then show them the results of your letter.

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Get Your STEM On Best sites for science-minded kids

By Jan Pierce

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: STEM. That’s what the education buzz is about these days. Your kids love their screen time. Why not direct them to programs, games and sites that will teach them important educational skills while they have a great time? Here are some of the best games and websites for interacting with science, technology and mathematics skills.

Ages 3-5

Sesame Street: Yes, the favorite of preschoolers for generations has updated its programming to include more than the alphabet. Now you’ll find problemsolving, nature and environmental issues as well as science and engineering segments. PBSkids.org/Sesame Peg + Cat: This animated mathbased site is found at pbs.org/peg. The songs, activities and interactive games make learning math skills a ton of fun.

Ages 5-8

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The Odd Squad: Another offering from PBS Kids, this show follows two young agents, Olive and Otto, as they save the day using math skills. Each 12minute episode is full of great math insights for kids. PSBkids.org/Odd Squad Ask Dr. Universe: Join Dr. Wendy Sue Universe of Washington State University on her site found at askdruniverse@wsu.edu. Get the latest answers, activities and videos related to hot science questions.

Planet Smarty Pants: Written by an enthusiastic mom and filled with hundreds of activities exploring science, engineering and art, this blog also offers great literature supporting STEM projects as well as the everyday activities she and her daughter do at home. Planetysmarty. com

Ages 9-tweens

Design Squad: In this reality-based show from PBS Kids, teens aged 15 to 19 tackle real-life design problems. They design machines to solve problems and compete to win college scholarship money. PBSkids.org/Design Squad/ Cyberchase: Jackie, Matt and Inez are earthlings who have been pulled into a digital universe. In this PBS Kids series, they work together to keep their motherboard safe from Hacker with math, weather and environmental knowledge.

PBSKids.org/Cyberchase STEM Collaborative: This site has four major components: math by design, roadtrip, scale city and proportionland.

Each module offers virtual environments, simulations, videos and interactive math challenges. STEMcollaborative.org 14

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High School

Xploration Outer Space: This two-hour program produced by Emily Calandrelli, a former NASA employee, focuses on STEM topics related to space exploration. It is shown on FOX affiliate stations.

Sparticl: This site, a treasure trove of information for teen learners, is divided into living things, matter and energy, body and brain, tech and invention and earth and space. Each section contains informative articles, videos, and experiments to try at home. Sparticl.org

Local Resources

In addition to online resources, local resources are available as well.

STEM Field Trips at Rolling Thunder Skating and Family Fun Center: Rolling Thunder can offer an educational experience that excites students. Students will understand that STEM concepts can be found in everyday experiences– even fun activities like roller skating! A typical STEM field trip includes one hour of STEM Education and two hours of physical education through roller skating. rollingthunder-findlay.com/ stem-field-trips Snapology: Snapology of Findlay offers fun programs for a variety of ages and interests. With an emphasis on play, children achieve academic enrichment and social development objectives. At Snapology there is something for everyone with LEGO-themed programs, robotics, engineering, animation, and more!

Dancing the Dream

Findlay ballet instructor has storied career

By Sarah Mayle

A world class ballet dancer, performing throughout the U.S. and across the globe with the finest dance companies, grinding all day, every day, practicing to remain in top physical form.

Three or four understudies are always waiting to take your spot. You peer from behind the curtain, nervous, spying the New York City dance critics in the audience poised to evaluate your every move in tomorrow’s newspaper.

It’s go time and you’re ready.

This is the life that Judy (Shoaff) Reading, ballet teacher at The Findlay Academy of Ballet (FAB), lived during her 20year professional dance career. Reading got married, retired, and moved to Findlay and now finds fulfillment imparting her knowledge to young people.

“The kids love me and I love the kids,” Reading said. “I like seeing their progression– not only their technique, but how they grow up, become disciplined and exert themselves just a little harder. I love to see their ‘A-ha’ moments where they say, ‘I can do this!’”

From left to right- Kendra Tossey, 13, Amy Barto, 17, Lydia Mattingly, 17, Caitlin Smith, 14, Ally Utz, 14, Teacher Judy Reading, Emi Kawamura, 13, and Lindsey Stultz, 13, pose after a combined Level 4, 5, and 6 ballet, and hard-working women I know,” Barto said of her longtime teacher. “She’s incredibly humble and very good at balancing compliments and corrections. She’s also taught me that nothing comes easy, you have to be strong physically but also mentally. In order to achieve success you have to have the mindset that you will achieve and you’re willing to do anything to get there.”

Rising star

Originally from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Reading began dancing when she was 8 years old.

“I never looked back– I loved it,” she said.

Reading attended the dance program at Indiana University. She next moved on to the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, taking several dance classes a day, working at a department store at night, and performing for choreographers not affiliated with a particular company.

Reading was encouraged by a friend who danced for the NYC Ballet to audition in Europe. She travelled to France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and, after being offered three contracts, accepted one in Dusseldorf, Germany. There, she learned the language– and a lot more about ballet.

“It was a growing up process,” Reading said, fondly. “It was wonderful. I learned all the classic ballets. But they also had contemporary choreographers there and I got into that style as well.”

After returning to the U.S., Reading began the grueling process of auditioning again.

“You go to a zillion auditions and everyday run home to call your agent to see if any came through,” she explained.

“You just never know. Maybe you were the wrong height, or they didn’t like this, or that. It seemed like to me the artistic director either liked you or they didn’t.”

Encountering icons

Judy Reading, center, shows student Caitlin Smith how to get the most of her pose during a combined Level 4,5, and 6 ballet class at the Findlay Academy of Ballet.

Hundreds auditioned for the Boston Ballet, yet Reading was one of only two or three dancers to land a spot. During her five years there, she was asked to freelance for performances in New York City, as well as festivals across Europe.

For 12 years, she danced for the Ohio Ballet, which performed in Cleveland and Akron, and also toured across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.

The next chapter

Reading met her husband, Ed, at a gathering after a performance for the Ohio Ballet. They married in 1991 and moved to Findlay in the late ’90s. While it was a sizeable adjustment, Reading decided to retire and found a new niche– teaching ballet.

She has taught at the University of Akron, Heidelberg University in Tiffin, the University of Toledo, and traveled throughout Ohio for Dance Unlimited, a federally funded program initiated

by Lincoln Center in NYC, designed to

bring the arts to kids of all ages in public schools.

Reading began teaching at FAB about 12 years ago and now teaches the Level 2B through Level 6 classes and is the director of The Pointe of the Evening Ballet.

During Pointe, dancers from the FAB and professional company Neos Dance Theatre, which performs throughout Ohio, dance yearly at The Marathon Performing Arts Center. The performance raises funds for a scholarship that provides aid to local dancers.

Her husband has an appreciation for the arts and sits on the MPAC board of trustees. He played an integral role in the MPAC’s creation. Both Judy and Ed sit on the Neos Dance Theatre board of trustees in Akron, Ed as president.

As a teacher, Reading is loved by her students. Amy Barto, 17, will begin her 15th year of dancing this fall and has been a student of Reading’s since she was 5.

“She’s probably one the most dedicated

Not only did Reading command some of the greatest stages of the world in her career, but at her level, she also brushed elbows with true dance legends. She was once invited by American mogul Agnes de Mille, an innovative dancer and choreographer, to perform in a musical on Broadway in New York City. She had to decline.

“I asked my artistic director if I could have a leave of absence (from the Ohio Ballet), but he said no,” Reading explains.

“It was exciting that I was asked.”

Reading also dined with George Balanchine, a Russian choreographer who co-founded the NYC Ballet and is credited as “the father of American ballet.” Balanchine liked her roommate, a principal dancer for his ballet company. One day she announced Balanchine was indeed coming for dinner.

“I was so nervous,” she said, laughing. “That would be like President Trump coming for dinner. He was like, the Tiger Woods of dancing. I feel so lucky I got to meet him.”

Looking back, does she ever wish she took a different path?

“I wouldn’t give it up for the whole world,” Reading said, passionately. “I traveled and saw the world, and I worked hard at something I loved.”

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healthy kids Kawasaki Disease: An Unknown You Should Know About Build your knowledge about this rare and serious disease

By Kelsey Nevius

When Heagan Sparling’s son, Sawyer, spiked a fever that lasted for days, she knew something was wrong. After a trip to the doctor’s office Sawyer was diagnosed with a rare and serious illness that few know of: Kawasaki Disease.

While this disease often is misdiagnosed, it is the leading heart disease in children. Left untreated it can cause damage to the coronary arteries. Thankfully, Sawyer was diagnosed and treated

by Findlay’s own Dr. Cheryl Huffman.

Many parents are unaware of the disease and the signs and symptoms.

Knowing the Unknown

Lacking key knowledge about Kawasaki Disease can mean misdiagnosing the disease or missing it completely. Some doctors and pediatricians won’t diagnose the disease unless it meets certain criteria, though the disease can still be present even without all criteria being met.

The disease is most common in children under age 5. Kawasaki Disease is not contagious, can be like other common illnesses and no single test can detect it.

Once found, it is curable with an IVIG treatment. Undiagnosed, it could lead to serious heart health problems.

The first and most apparent sign is a high fever (101+) that lasts for more than four days. Other common symptoms include bloodshot eyes without drainage or crusting, changes around the mouth, rashes, swollen lymph nodes, and changes in appendages.

Passing it On

Sparling hopes to spread her own story and message about Kawasaki Disease, as she and her family have gone through it and want to educate others about it.

“Knowledge is power when it comes to rare illnesses,” said Sparling. “You never know when the knowledge you have could help a friend with a very sick child.”

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De-stress, Detoxify and Deep Stretches at Hot Yoga Findlay Experiencing the benefits of heat

By Jessica Kempf

I try to avoid exercising in the heat.

Give me an air-conditioned room, a stationary bike and a magazine to flip through while I pedal. Comfort is key for me, which made me hesitant when it comes to hot yoga. But after talking to Peggy Dillon, owner of Hot Yoga Findlay, I found a great beginner class to try. Yin Yoga is a deep stretching class in 85-degree heat, which helped introduce me to the world of hot yoga and its many benefits.

Peggy Dillon has been teaching yoga for 13 years and has owned Hot Yoga Findlay for two years. Her studio is well established with over 20 classes a week and six different instructors. Hot yoga uses infrared heat with class temperatures ranging from the low 80s to mid-90s. “Traditional heat stays on the top layer of skin, but infrared heat penetrates into the cells, which is good for healing and detox-

ing,” Dillon explains.

Trying Yin Yoga

The yin yoga class I attended on a Friday morning was fairly full with eight students. The studio was dimly lit and felt warm, but not uncomfortable. The low lighting helped me to focus on myself instead of looking around at what others were doing. The class was very slowpaced with only six poses that we held for several minutes each. Dillon encouraged us to stretch until we felt tension in our muscles, but not pain. Each pose had modifications and students used yoga blocks to increase or decrease the stretch based on flexibility.

In addition to the benefits of heat, yin yoga also forced me to slow down. We live in a fast-paced world with very little time to calm the mind. It stood out to me that there was no music playing in the background, but perhaps that was inten-

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As our meal wound down, the kids ordered the ice cream that came with their meals. I thought I should probably get some, too, in order to give a proper food review. (Can’t disappoint the readers.) Again, my 8-year-old came through to sum it up best: “This ice cream is really, really good. It feels fluffy and the chocolate feels really, really good on your tongue.”

Agreed.

And– flashing lights please!

The kids meals at Park Place Grill are phenomenal both in selection and price.

For only $3.75 kids get an entree, side, drink, and treat, and there are healthful options! Entree choices are a hot dog, kids’ burger, two chicken tenders, grilled cheese or a corn dog. Sides include fries, a banana, or carrots with ranch dressing. Drinks include milk, lemonade or a fountain drink, while the after-meal treat can be a kids’ cone, slush or kids’ flurry.

Seriously! Take your children to Park Place Grill.

Park Place Grill: Diverse, Tasty Menu Meets Amazing Value

Cozy eatery offers quality, no-hassle meals and ice cream

And– flashing lights please!

By Sarah Mayle

Park Place Grill

1600 S. Blanchard St., Findlay (across from Emory Adams Park) 419-423-2253 Hours: 11am-8pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-9pm Friday; 11am-9pm Saturday; 11am-7pm Sunday Check Facebook under “Park Place Grill” for specials and early openings for breakfast Carryout available Put simply, Park Place Grill makes me happy. Despite being a newly opened eatery with a completely renovated inside and a fun, fresh menu, it has an endearing, nostalgic charm.

Maybe it’s because the inside is cozy and the staff is so friendly. Maybe it’s because my kids and I have already ridden our bikes there several times for lunch and ice cream. Maybe it’s because it overlooks Emory Adams Park and it’s really affordable. Or maybe it’s the fact that you can sit outside in the shade at a picnic table. Whatever it is– it’s perfect.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to do something like this,” owner Nikki Oswalt said of her restaurant. “We wanted to create a place where you can get something quick and easy, but with a large variety and a unique offering. We’ve had a great response from the community, lots of support from local residents.”

Formerly Sweet Retreat, Park Place Grill opened April with a pleasantly upgraded interior. Oswalt uses her own recipes and makes the sloppy joe, coney

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sauce, shredded chicken, tuna salad and mushroom sauce for the mushroomswiss burgers each morning. All burgers are hand-pattied from fresh meat.

The Findlay resident said she loves getting suggestions from customers and is open to trying new choices on the menu. Park Place often offers a special and when we visited it was a barbecue chicken wrap with French fries and a medium drink for $7.

Sometimes, especially during soccer season, on the weekends, the eatery opens early to offer pancakes and breakfast sandwiches. Carryout has been popular with customers at lunchtime, Oswalt said. She will make a decision in August or September whether to remain open throughout the winter with limited hours.

A diverse menu with kids meals

The menu at Park Place Grill offers a variety of options.

Burgers are available in quarter or half-pound size with the choice of your classic hamburger, bacon cheddar, black and blue, cowboy, mushroom swiss, or jalapeno. Customers can order chicken tenders or wings, hot dogs or brats, or specialty sandwiches such as the spicy southern chicken-fried steak, cod, or tuna melt. Classic sandwiches such as shredded chicken or sloppy joes are available, too. Oswalt said Park Place’s wraps and salads, such as the grilled chicken strawberry feta salad or chicken bacon ranch wrap, have been popular.

Diners can choose from a number of sides: fries, curly pub fries, chili-cheese fries, chili, fried pickles, onion rings, spicy cheese curds and more. The restaurant’s full ice cream menu includes cones, flurries (even my favorite rarities Kit Kat and Twix), sundaes, milkshakes, slushes, root beer floats and the quintessential banana split.

Our impressions

We all enjoyed our food and the atmosphere, but to me the story of the meal was the comments of my 8-year-old daughter, not usually the quote-generating type. She delighted in her two-piece chicken tender kids’ meal. “The chicken is great, Mom,” she declared. “The fries are crispy on the outside and smooth and soft on the inside.”

My 11-year-old son feasted on the same meal but added a side salad with ranch dressing. The salad included lettuce, cucumber, cheese, tomato and croutons, and I found myself a bit envious until I dug into my own choice, the Grilled Chicken Strawberry Feta Salad– tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, candied pecans, feta cheese, and wonderfully ripe strawberries, all topped with strawberry dressing. It was a delicious combination of tastes.

My husband enjoyed the cheeseburger with pub fries and remarked that he was, “happy to taste a burger that was one ‘like my Mom cooked’ rather than fast food.”

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The kids meals at Park Place Grill are phenomenal both in selection and price.

For only $3.75 kids get an entree, side, drink, and treat, and there are healthful options! Entree choices are a hot dog, kids’ burger, two chicken tenders, grilled cheese or a corn dog. Sides include fries, a banana, or carrots with ranch dressing. Drinks include milk, lemonade or a fountain drink, while the after-meal treat can be a kids’ cone, slush or kids’ flurry.

Seriously! Take your children to Park Place Grill.

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes, it is not possible to be more kid-friendly!

To avoid wait: Consider ordering carryout during the lunch or dinner hour, but usually there is not much of a wait.

Noise level: Quiet.

Bathroom amenities: Very clean, pleasant. Changing table in women’s restroom.

High chairs? Yes.

Got milk? Yes, white and chocolate.

Kids’ menu: Yes, amazing value and great choices.

Food allergy concerns: The restaurant uses canola oil for cooking. Only dairy-based ice cream available.

Workers can help guide you to avoid gluten or address other dietary concerns.

I’m sure my own mother felt the same way. Like my daughter, I entered high school with one foot out the door. Tired of my hometown, I was ready for something different. The thought of moving away got me through high school.

Our “Don’t Unpack Your Suitcase” Summer

Lessons for parent and child

I enjoyed my college years, which opened my eyes in ways my hometown never could. It was a good balance of doing what I should have, and a few things I shouldn’t have. Without cell phones, FaceTime and instant access, my mother managed to survive my being three hours away in a major city.

My daughter needs to leave for both our sakes. I suspect that I will never fully see her as an adult until she leaves home.

Preparing for the next step

By Rose Roccisano Barto

We didn’t go on an expensive vacation. We didn’t go to Europe or backpack through Central America. We didn’t even leave the state except to visit family.

We visited colleges. Seven of them.

Without trying we did the scenic tour of Ohio. A few visits were day trips, but most required an overnight stay. I tried to space them out, but there were a few weeks where we got back from one trip only to turn around and get ready for the next.

A year until college

So, the suitcases stayed packed and ready to go. But that’s nothing compared to my feelings, which are ready to come tumbling out at a moment’s notice during this, my oldest daughter’s last year at home.

This summer, it hit me. She will be in college this time next year. I knew it would happen eventually, but until you

She will never know she can fly until she tries and does it. And our relationship will not grow until we both experience the change.

At least now we will have texting, FaceTime and Snapchat to keep in touch.

I’m not looking forward to the day I will wake up and she’s not here. But she will be where she needs to be, and I will be here for her no matter where she is.

Summer is almost done and the suitcases are safely tucked away in the closet.

Soon, however, they will be packed again for our journey as a family– escorting our oldest out of the nest. I think, however, I will pack a few boxes of Kleenex in those suitcases.

start visiting schools it doesn’t sink in.

But those visits, and the college application process in general, were to prepare me as much as to prepare her.

She spent much of her summer getting ready to apply to colleges. We gathered all the requirements for her seven schools from essay prompts to applications. Volunteer hours? Check. Teacher recommendations? Check. Mom ready to send her off? No way.

I know I have nearly a year to prepare myself. I know I have nearly a year to savor the big and little moments, from the last ballet performance to seeing her walk down the stairs in the morning for breakfast. I know I have nearly a year to talk about packing, meal plans and roommates.

But nearly a year doesn’t seem nearly long enough.

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CONNECTIONS

Living in Central Europe with Findlay Roots A family from Findlay lives abroad

By Jessica Kempf

Hannah’s Favorite Recipe is very common in Ljubljana: Šopska Solata (pronounced show-pska so-la- ta)

(Also known as Bulgarian Salad) Ingredients 4 roma tomatoes, diced large 1 large cucumber, diced large ( peel optional) 2 green peppers, chopped 2 red peppers 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar salt and black pepper 1/2 cup (or even more) feta cheese, crumbled

The Mast family captures a photo in front of Lake Bled, located in the beautiful setting of Slovenia.

H

annah (Bauer) Mast grew up in the south end of Findlay with fond memories of Dietsch Brothers ice cream, Friday night football at Donnell Stadium and concerts in Riverside Park.

A graduate of Findlay High School, she played the flute in the orchestra and was a Trojan cheerleader. Mast now lives in Slovenia with her husband, Justin, and their three children.

Cultural differences abound between Findlay, Ohio, and Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Central European city that the Mast family now calls home.

Relationships and cultures

Hannah and Justin are on staff with an international ministry, Cru. She describes Cru as “a worldwide student movement to make the world a better place,” and explains that their main goal is to connect students to God through the teachings of Jesus.

The Masts, who have lived in Slovenia for three years, build relationships with Slovene college students

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and become a spiritual resource for them. Admittedly, cultural differences can make this challenging.

“In general, Slovenes are people who build deep relationships with just a few people so they are slow to call someone a friend,” explains Mast.

Directions 1. Place tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion and parsley in a large bowl.

2. Place oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a screw-top jar.

Cover and shake until well blended.

Parenting differences

Parenting practices are different as well. “In Slovenia, it’s very rare that you wouldn’t have both parents working,” says Mast, who points out that stay-at-home moms and dads are much more common in the U.S. “Additionally, parents tend to be more hands-off in Slovenia and have a ‘let the kids work it out themselves’ mentality,” says Hannah.

The Masts’ oldest daughter, Ava, will start first grade this fall. An interesting difference from U.S. schools is that Ava will be with the same class of 25 kids from first grade through eighth grade. The students also take off their shoes and wear slippers throughout the school day.

3. Toss dressing with vegetables, turn into a serving bowl and refrigerate untilready to serve.

Top with crumbled cheese.

Appreciating traditions from both countries

A cultural tradition of Slovenia that the Mast family enjoys involves a break from the hustle and bustle. “They really seem to take Sundays to rest, recover and be with family. Almost all of the stores in the city are closed for the day. It took a while to get used to, but it’s something we’ve really grown to enjoy and appreciate,” says Mast.

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While Hannah and Justin adapt to the culture in Slovenia, they also bring a tradition from home. On Thanksgiving they gather with Americans and do a potluck turkey dinner on a Slovenian farm. “It’s really cozy and relaxing to be away from the city. It helps make the holiday special for us,” she explains. In spite of very different cultures, the Mast family has embraced Slovenia and found ways to make it feel like home.

Street Feast

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Findlay plays host to Street Feast, formerly Rib-Off on Broadway, a food-lover’s dream that highlights regional cuisine as well as food from around the state. Country music artists will play on the main stage throughout the event. All proceeds benefit the arts education programming of The Arts Partnership.

4-11pm, Broadway Street (between Main Cross and Front Streets), $5 for adults and $3 for children, artspartnership.com/event/street-feast/

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

1 TUESDAY [Film] Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Come snack on some popcorn and watch the newest installment of the Harry Potter franchise, centered on Newt Scamander and his adventures with magical creatures. This movie is rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence.

1-3:30pm. Kaubisch Memorial Public Library, 205 Perry St., 419-435-2813. fostoria.lib.oh.us [Advocacy] Pack the House - Check out the CMC’s mentoring programs and staff at this event, which features refreshments and door prizes. 4-6:30pm. Children’s Mentoring Connection, 305 E. Lincoln St., 419-424-9752. hancockmentors.org. Free [Art] Art Squad - Participants will create a guided art project in a high energy, social class while learning life and social skills.

Teens aged 15 and up. 5:30-6:30pm. $10. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org [Misc.]

Flag City National Night Out - Kids can see first responders and their vehicles at this family event designed to bring community and public safety officials closer together. Free refreshments, live entertainment and demonstrations. 6-9pm. Riverside Park, 219 McManness Ave., 419-424-7282. findlayohio.com. Free [Misc.]

Wood County Fair - This weeklong celebration is chock-full of activities, including races, rides, animals, entertainment, tractor pulls, parades, derbies, and art shows. Runs through Monday, August 7.

8am-11pm Monday, July 31-Thursday, August 3 and Sunday, August 6. 8ammidnight Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5. 8-9pm Monday, August 7, free admission. $6/person GA, free/kids 9 and under, $24/full week pass. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 West Poe Rd. 419-352-0441. Woodcounty-fair.com

2 WEDNESDAY [Culinary] Food Truck Court - Come out and try delicious local cuisine at this gathering of the best food trucks in Findlay. Every Wednesday with varying trucks. 11am4pm. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org.

Free admission [Music] Riverside Summer Concert Series Steel band Pantasia will perform at this Saturday’s installment of the popular concert series. Bring your own blanket or seating provided at the Allen P. Dudley Memorial Band Shell. 7-8pm. Riverside Park, 219 McManness Ave., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

3 THURSDAY [Art] Summer Class: Make Unusual Handmade Books - Your children will learn bookmaking and paper-crafting.

Ages 5-8, 10:30am-noon. Ages 9-teen, 1-3pm. $15. Art Supply Depo, 435 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-352-9501. artsupplydepobg.com

4 FRIDAY [Outdoors] Adventure Day Camp: Amazing Insects - Learn about, observe, and identify insects at this day-long camp. Snacks provided, but please pack sack lunch and reuseable water bottle. Registration and medical form required. Ages 6-12. 9am3pm. $15. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Rd. 208, 419-425-7275.

Hancockparks.com [Misc.]

Drop & Date - Treat yourself to a date night after dropping your kids off to enjoy an evening of arts & crafts, activities, and social bonding with other children. Ages 4-14. 5:30-6:30pm. $10. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

Arlington Village Festival

In addition to bringing the community together each August for food, fun and fellowship, the Arlington Village Festival committee has a “vision”– to give back and contribute to the community, now in the form of a walking path at the village park. There will be food, Kids Zone, Adult Zone, a parade, a cornhole tournament, a 5K race, live music and more! Some activities require registration and a fee. arlingtonvillagefestival.org and “Arlington Village Festival” on Facebook

August 11-13 Flag City Balloon Fest

The Flag City Balloonfest, a premier annual Findlay community exposition, fosters community pride, growth and prosperity, while benefitting chosen charitable organizations.

The Hot Air Balloon Competition will be as intense as ever with pilots competing for National Points and Cash Awards. Forty balloons will be entered into the competition. Pick a balloon and pilot, and follow their progress over the weekend.

When the balloons aren’t flying you can enjoy all the other activities at Emory Adams Park including tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides over the city, Kids Fair with kids’ rides, pony rides, radio-controlled airplanes, 5K run, corn hole tournament, spikeball tournament, food vendors, and much more.

Emory Adams Park, flagcityballoonfest.com and “Flag City Balloonfest” on Facebook

[Education] Fur, Feathers, & Scales - Join the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium as they teach your kids about different live animals and their colors, patterns, and coverings. 1-2pm.

Children’s Museum Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com. Free with admission

5 SATURDAY [Art] Penske Truck - Kids can build and personalize a wooden truck at this hands-on activity, then take home a free certificate, apron, and pin, as well as their crafted masterpiece. Registration required. 9amnoon. Home Depot, 1169 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-353-3751. homedepot.com. Free

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Car Tunes on Main - Enjoy a variety of car cruises and shows. Takes place in conjunction with Street Feast. 10am-9pm.

Findlay Village Mall Front Parking Lot, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 419-423-8732. Check Facebook for details. Free [Culinary] Street Feast - Regional Ohio cuisine will be available at this delicious festival, also featuring live music and drinks. Make sure to vote for your favorite food vendor for just $1. 4-11pm. $5/adults, $3/kids, free/kids in strollers. Broadway St., between Main Cross & Front Sts., 419-422-3412. artspartnership.com

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Cont’d from p21 [Outdoors] Growing Green Thumbs: Dye Garden - Kids can learn about and weed dye plants, and if the timing is right, will use plants from the McKinnis dye garden to do their own dyeing. Please bring work gloves. Registration required. Ages 4-18.

10am. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US Rte. 224, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

[Outdoors] Obstacle Course - The City of Findlay Recreation Department will host an evening full of adventure and outdoor play with an obstacle course set up at the park. Check findlayohio.com for more free summer events in this series. 6-7:30pm. Bernard Park, 1105 Bernard Ave. Check Facebook for details. Free

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McComb Cookie Festival - This festival boasts live entertainment, inflatables, food and drink, car shows, a community garage sale, parade, scavenger hunt, softball tournament, and much more. 9am-5pm Saturday, August 5 and noon-5pm Sunday, August 6. McComb Village Park, S. Park Dr., McComb, off State Routes 186 & 235. 567-525-2579. Check Facebook for details. Free

[Dance] Becky’s School of Dance Open House - Tour the facilities, get fitted for shoes, and register for classes at this free open house. 4-7:30pm Wednesday, August 9, Thursday, August 10, and Monday, August 14. 10am-2pm Saturday, August 12. Becky’s School of Dance, Home of the Findlay Academy of Ballet, 15540 E. US Route 224. 419-423-7423. beckysschoolofdance.net. Free

[Misc.]

KidShop - This unique support group for children with mental illness and their families includes games, activities, and community support. Lunch provided. Ages 5-14.

10am-2pm. Jacobs Primary School, Jacobs Ave. 419-425-8299. namiofhancock.org.

Free

[Education] Mythology of the Sky - Explore the mysteries of the skies by looking at constellations in the Planetarium and learning about the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Babylonian origins of their names.

Participants will be seated on floor; all ages welcome. Registration required by Tuesday, August 8. 6pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

7 MONDAY [Education] KinderBots - Kids will get to create and engineer a variety of fun model robots, while developing STEM, critical thinking, and social skills. Ages 4-7. 9am-noon.

Owens Community College Findlay, 3200 Bright Rd., 419-701-9529. snapology.com [Education] Wee Ones: Wonderful Worms Learn about these cute and wriggly creatures through storytime, hands-on activities, and crafts. Recommended ages 3 and under with adult; older siblings welcome as well. 10am. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free [Outdoors] Riverside Camp: Camp Rewind Looking back at all the exciting activities this summer, Camp Rewind takes bits and pieces from each for a surprising mash-up camp session. One minute you’ll make potions in the lab, next you’ll be creating a superhero costume. Runs from Monday, August 7 through Friday, August 11.

8:30am-4:30pm. $55/members, $100/ nonmembers. Findlay Family YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St., 419-422-4424. findlayymca.org

8 TUESDAY [Art] Summer Class: The Creative Collage Let your personality and creativity shine by making a self-portrait collage out of unique materials. Registration required. All materials provided. Kids 5-8 session, 10:30amnoon. Kids 9-teen session, 1-3pm. $15. Art Supply Depo, 435 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-352-9501. artsupplydepobg.com

9 WEDNESDAY [Culinary] We’re Rolling Pretzel Co. at CMF Twist and create your own delicious pretzel, then tour We’re Rolling’s baking area. Snacks provided. Sessions held at 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com. Free

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11 FRIDAY [Misc.]

Flag City Balloon Fest - Take to the skies on a hot air balloon at the annual festival, or check out one of the other attractions, including games, inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, a baseball game, a helicopter ride, fireworks, and more. No pets allowed, service dogs welcome. Free parking. 6:30am-11pm Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12. 6:30-8:30am Sunday, August 13. Prices vary. Emory Adams Park, 1827 S. Blanchard St., flagcityballoonfest.com [Misc.]

Arlington Village Festival - Kids’ activities, food, trains, games, a parade, live music, vendors, a 5K, a cornhole tournament, and more are in store at this festival.

4pm-midnight Friday, August 11 and 9ammidnight Saturday, August 12. Prices Vary.

Arlington Village Park, Park St., Arlington. arlingtonvillagefestival.org [Music] Rally in the Alley - Head Downtown for great music, great food, and great company. Different live, local musicians and food vendors each week. Every Friday through August 18. Check website for weekly lineup. 5-8pm. Latham Courtyard, 510 S. Main St., findlayhancockchamber.com. Free

12 SATURDAY [Outdoors] The Perseid Meteor Shower - A short program on the Perseid Meteor Shower, followed by a viewing of Jupiter, Saturn, and meteors will be hosted by Steve Rice of the Millstream Astronomy Club. All ages welcome. 9pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free

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[Art] Paint and Partake: My Grown Up and Me - Enjoy this fun canvas painting class for all ages and family members.

Registration is required by Thursday, August 10, and the fee covers materials, a light lunch, and juice. Noon-1:30pm. $40/ for two, $50/for 3, $60/four. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892. Awakeningmindsart.org [Misc.]

Salem Cass Summerfest - Live music, free food, a silent auction, BBQ, a car show, and a kids zone with games and inflatables make this a delightful summer festival. 4-7pm. Salem Cass United Methodist Church, 4699 County Road 236. 847-423-9751. Check Facebook for details. Free [Art] Kids Painting Class - Children of all ages are welcome to enjoy this soft pastels class, and parents can stick around and participate as well. Also takes place on Saturday, August 26. All supplies provided.

10-11:30am. $20. Findlay Art League, 117 W. Crawford St., 419-422-7847. findlayartleague.org

13 SUNDAY [Education] Wetlands of Late Summer: Open House - Come explore the Ohio wetlands of August, teeming with life, through interactive learning. See species and habitats up close. All ages welcome.

1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free [Outdoors] SMS Class of 2018 Cookout Fundraiser - Bring your blanket and chairs for the back to school 8th grade cookout, full of delicious food, lawn games, sports, and community bonding. 4-7pm. $5/ticket. St. Michael the Archangel Activity Center, 750 Bright Rd., 419-423-2738. Check Facebook for details.

14 MONDAY [Music] Jammin’ at the Library - The ground floor of the library transforms into a concert venue, as participants bring their acoustic instruments for an informal jam session.

Come to play or just listen. If weather is nice, event may be moved outside. Also Monday, August 28. 6pm. Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton. 419358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org. Free [Education] Discovery Stories: Shorebirds - Learn about the 47 species of shorebirds on Lake Erie through storytime, crafts, and hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Recommended ages 3-6, parents and siblings welcome. Sessions at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm. Oakwoods Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free [Sports] Funtastic Camp - Your child can bounce, play, and create at this camp full of sports and fun. Food and crafts are available for an additional $5 each. 9am-3pm Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18. $125/full week, $50/day. Flashover Indoor Sports, 11600 County Road 99.

419-420-1575. flashoverindoor.com

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Children’s Museum Findlay Back to School Bash - CMF members and their families are invited to enjoy one last summer evening of games, balloons, prizes, and a scavenger hunt to celebrate the return to school. 5-7pm. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. Check Facebook for details. Free

15 TUESDAY [Education] Our Solar System with John George Learn all about how the solar system works, including the upcoming solar eclipse, through interactive, hands-on activities. All ages welcome. 6pm. Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org. Free

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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Your young one can enjoy songs, stories, rhythm, and rhyme at this event in the Children’s Programming Room. Also takes place Thursdays, August 24 and 31.

Sessions at 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm.

Wood County Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-351-2102.

Wcdpl.org. Free

18 FRIDAY [Art] Sensory Explorers - Toddlers of all abilities are welcome to explore painting, shape, and color while using and focusing on their senses. Also on Friday, August 4 and 11. 10:30-11:30am. $10. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-3023892. Awakeningmindsart.org

19 SATURDAY [Outdoors] [Sports] No Child Left Indoors - Get your kids outside and moving with this national program focusing on physical activity. Includes sports, a nature program, fishing, archery, canoeing, kayaking, BB and shotgun shooting, and light refreshments. 9am-12:30pm.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln., 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com. Free [Misc.]

Heritage Days of Mount Blanchard Check out the pre-1950 antique car and truck show, along with vendors, food, an auction, games, and much more. 10am4pm. Mt. Blanchard, 100 N. Main St., 419-957-7694. Check Facebook for details. Free [Misc.]

Swiss Historic Homestead Tours The barn, workshop, kitchen, grounds, restored 1843 house, and more are available to explore on Saturdays. Docents are available to lead tours. 1-5pm. $5/admission, free/SCHS members and children 16 and under with an adult. Swiss Historic Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd, Bluffton. 419384-3080. swissmennonite.wordpress.com

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Gateway EPC 15th Anniversary Party - Celebrate 15 years of the Gateway community with food, live music, games, and of course, some yummy birthday cake. Volunteers are still needed; sign up online. 3-7pm. Gateway EPC, 9555 County Road 9. 419-423-5947. gatewayepc.org. Free

[Misc.]

Legopalooza - Library staff brings in Lego collections and books and stories to inspire creativity in your young Lego artist. Located in the Children’s Place Programming Room. 2-3pm. Wood County Public Library Main Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green, 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org. Free

21 MONDAY [Outdoors] Sun Party Solar Eclipse Event Special eclipse viewing glasses are given out to anyone who wants to experience the eclipse with the community. All ages are welcome. Registration required. 1-4pm.

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org. Free

22 TUESDAY [Film] Family Movie Night: The Boss Baby Bring your whole family to this screening of Boss Baby, a film about a self-confident, suit-wearing baby and his older brother teaming up to take down the scheming CEO of Puppy Co. 6-7:45pm. Putnam County Public Library Ottawa Location, 136 Putnam Pkwy., Ottawa.

419-523-3747. mypcdl.org. Free

23 WEDNESDAY [Art] Inspired by the Masters - Take your cue from the classics in this class, where you create a work of art inspired by a different famous artist each week. Open to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Every Wednesday. 10:30-11:30am. $10. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St., 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

24 THURSDAY [Culinary] Hancock County Farmers Market Come check out an amazing variety of fresh produce, local cuisine, baked goods, and enjoy some live music while you’re there. Takes place every Thursday this summer. 4-6:30pm. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., 419306-5218. Check Facebook for details.

Free

26 SATURDAY [Art] Ghost Town Crafts & Antiques Show - A huge variety of arts & crafts, plus dancing, live music, and food, are available this weekend at the beautiful indoor and outdoor venues at the westernstyle village. 11am-3pm Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. $6/admission, free/kids 12 and under. Ghost Town Findlay, 10630 County Road 40.

419-270-2667. Check Facebook for details.

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American Girl Tea: Kitt Kittredge Enjoy activities that confident 1930’s doll Kitt Kittredge would have, including journaling, investigating stories, and enjoying food of the time. Ages 7-12 accompanied by adult. Registration required by Thursday, August 24. 10:30-11:30am or 1-2pm. $10. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

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Tuesdays

Courtyard Concert Series Lunchtime has never been so nice with this outdoor series featuring live music from local artists. Food and drink are available for purchase. Runs through Tuesday, August 15. 11:30am-1pm.

Latham Courtyard, 510 S. Main St., 419-422-3412 ext. 2. artspartnership.com. Free

Saturdays & Sundays

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

Sundays

Kids Admission Free at Sauder Village - Children get in free to the historic village on Sundays. Take the whole family for a day of culture, activities, and fun. Sauder Village Living History Farm & Museum, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org. Free

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

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