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Volume 7 • Issue 6 June 2017

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From preparing for your baby body to getting back in shape— welcome to Motherhood.

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what’s briefly happening

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New Kids

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most read online

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family planet 16

By Rose Roccisano Barto

parent profile 16

Gerber Family Values

A local family’s adoption story — by Jessica Kempf

cultural connections 18 Dr. Kawamura’s Lessons

University of Findlay provessor is involved in more than teaching — by Kelsey Nevius

food fight 20 Royal Buffet

American options, variety at Chinese buffet — by Emilee Roberts

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By Cindy Hudson Grab this list and head to the library! We’ve got reading inspiration for kids of all ages

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Happy Father’s Day

Bristol Marie May, Born April 9, Findlay

20 Great Books to Keep Kids Reading All Summer Long

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Local dads share their favorite Father’s Day memories

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Celebrating Fatherhood

[Always online] KIDS EAT FREE!

Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen when the temperature soars? Eating out is easy when you know your kiddos eat for free!

A complete list of local restaurants in online.

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Summer Camp Guide 2

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Van Buren Middle school recognized for inclusiveness

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JCPenney store at the Findlay mall scheduled to close this summer

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Fergie’s Burgers, fries, and pies opens in Findlay

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

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The Cultural Connections family image in the May issue was incorrectly noted. The family pictured was the Kuretani family.(L-R) Mom Kanae Kuretani; daughter Saki, 17 mos; son Yoshi, 5; daugther Hikari, 7; daughter Sarah, 4; and Dad Toshikazu Kuretani. Adams St. Publishing regrets the error.

The Dastan family, featured in April, was incorrectly attributed to the photo. Pictured: Mustafa and his wife, Tulay, with two sons, Arda, 13 and Bora, 9.

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

Findlay Brewing Company

JUNE Giveaway

We want to help keep your kids reading all summer long! Findlay Area Family is giving away a Reader’s Kit to one lucky reader! Enter online at findlayfamily.com for your chance to win the Reader’s Kit, which includes five books for a variety of reading levels.

Happy reading!

If the dad in your life enjoys craft beer, then a growler from Findlay Brewing Company will be a gift that he will appreciate long after Father’s Day. Empty growlers are $8 and they can be filled or refilled for $15. The 64oz growlers feature the Findlay Brewing Company logo making them a nice display piece when not in use. Growlers can be filled or refilled on Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 1-3pm.

Editorial

Assignment Editor Emilee Roberts (editor2@findlayfamily.com) Fishing at the Reservoir.

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Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The Art Museum or walking my dog in the park.

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Distribution Anne Harrington (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Our fabulous Toledo Public libraries.

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They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Why not treat dad to the best cuts of meat in town? If you are looking for premium beef, chicken, pork, or even turkey and lamb, products then the Brinkman’s meat counter is sure to have just what you need. Brinkman’s also carries homemade sausages and pre-marinated options. The store grinds fresh chuck, round, and sirloin several times daily, offering you only the freshest and best selections. Enjoy some family time and a quality meal this Father’s Day with Brinkman’s meat counter!

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Calendar Scott Peterson (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Playing Frisbee.

What do you give to the guy that has everything? A Giving Card from The Community Foundation! Purchased in $50 increments and redeemed like a traditional gift card, the Giving Card allows a recipient to select a local charitable cause and make a pre-paid donation. There is a cause for any passion including wildlife, the arts, mental health, faith, education, and memorial or honorable gifts. Give a meaningful gift to dad that won’t collect dust and will make a difference right here in Findlay.

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The Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation

Give dad a hand with a magnetic parts holder from Harbor Freight. This six inch magnetized dish holds up to 4.4lbs of of screws, fasteners, and small metal parts so they don’t get lost while working around the house. The magnetic parts holder has a rubber base to prevent scratching and will stick to any metal surface. It even works upside down! Just $3.99 at Harbor Freight.

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Free lunch

Happy Birthday, AMA

Put another candle on Awakening Minds Art’s birthday cake. An organization that provides therapeutic and educational learning opportunities to all ages and abilities through the creation of art, AMA turned eight this year. Started in 2009, the group, which focuses on special needs students, is celebrating by launching their Capital Campaign, a fundraiser that will help move the Findlay-based organization into a larger headquarters. The group seeks to raise $500,000 and offers incentives for specified donation amounts, including mentions in the annual Art Auction brochure and naming rooms in the new center. We congratulate Awakening Minds Art on this milestone event. For information about AMA or to donate to their organization, go to awakeningmindsart.org

If you’re financially strapped right now and worried about providing a nutritious meal for your children over the summer months, don’t be. Send your kids, ages 1-18, to the Glenwood Middle School cafeteria where they can eat for free through June and July.

The school will be serving fresh lunches Monday through Friday with no cost to the kids. If parents would like to join in, there is a small fee of $3.10.

The program, part of the Halt Hunger in Hancock County initiative by the United Way, will also feature games and activities. Lunch will not be available on Monday, July 3 or Tuesday, July 4. 11:30am-12:30pm. Monday, June 5-Friday, July 21. Glenwood Middle School, 1715 N. Main St. 419-423-8687.

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Scout scholarships

Being a member of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts has shown positive results in many aspects of teens’ lives, but it can now also yield scholarships for Findlay-area youth. The University of Findlay has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio to offer $1,000 scholarships to students intent on attending UF who have completed the highest level of their respective organizations. For boys who become Eagle Scouts and girls who earn the Gold Award, the school will renew the scholarships for four years as long as they continue to meet the academic criteria. UF will also hold an annual career day, allowing scouts in middle school to visit the campus and learn about the educational possibilities. For more details about the program, contact your local scout office or the University of Findlay at findlay.edu.

Parents unite

A nice day to play

Looking for fun, sponsored activities to engage your children? The City of Findlay’s Recreation Department has partnered with the Ohio State Extension Office, Hancock Public Health and 50 North to host several activities in the city parks over the summer months. The next activity will be wiffle ball at Eagle Creek Park (526 Hancock St.), from 6-7:30pm on Wednesday, June 14. On Wednesday, June 28, from 6-7:30pm, the party moves over to the Flag City Sports Complex (3430 N. Main St.) where everyone is welcome to participate in a game of ultimate frisbee. All ages are welcome and all equipment will be provided at these events.

For more information, call the parks at 419-424-7176 or check online at findlayohio.com. Free

The Children’s Museum of Findlay is encouraging parents to not just interact with their children, but also to interact with each other. Through their Baby and Me event, the CMoF aims to provide a safe, educational format for children and parents to bond. During this time, interaction with other parents is encouraged. You might make some new friends and learn some great parenting tips as well. The Help Me Grow staff will be present to answer questions about child development.

The event is for parents and children two and under. 9-10am. Friday, June 16. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free 6

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Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Family Fun Day JUNE 10TH, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00PM

YMCA Opens New Physical Activity Center For Kids

Childhood obesity is on the rise. Many of us struggle to instill healthy lifestyle habits in our children. To address this issue in Hancock County, the Findlay Family YMCA is opening a new Physical Activity Center (Y-PAC) this summer at their downtown branch location.

Describing this new facility, Stephanie Parsons, Operations Director for the Findlay Family YMCA says, “The Y-PAC is an interactive gaming facility that gets kids ages 8-13 active in a safe environment.” Funded by the Black Swamp Golf Classic to help fight childhood obesity, the goal of the center, explains Parsons, is “to make Hancock County healthy and give children and families a fun new way to stay active.”

Lack of physical activity is a major contributing factor to obesity. Therefore, the Y-PAC will feature Exergaming, or physical fitness utilizing video game technology, including dance and step games, interactive climbing, gaming bikes and more. The center will be available for Findlay YMCA Members ages 8-13 with programs planned for nonmembers to enjoy the facility as well.

Parents are not alone in the battle of creating a healthier world for our children.

Thanks to the YMCA for joining the fight against childhood obesity by providing innovative ways for Findlay families to keep moving. —JK

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Train Ticket Required For Admission $2 PER ADULT AND $1 PER CHILD 12 AND UNDER.

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Wrist bands can be purchased for other activities

A blast from the past is worth the drive!

For updates about the grand opening and programs at the Y-PAC go to findlayymca.org or “Findlay YMCA” on Facebook.

St. Wendelin High School To Close At End Of Month

After careful consideration, the St. Wendelin Parish Finance Council, the St. Wendelin Catholic Schools Education Foundation Board, parish and school administration and Diocesan officials have made the decision to close St. Wendelin High School, effective June 30, 2017. Finances play a major role in this decision.

In a joint statement St. Wendelin Parish leadership said, “We deeply regret having to make this decision, however, we are convinced that it is the right decision, given the present circumstances and future projections. We know there will be many questions and needs during this transition time; we will do our best to assist all. We are grateful to God for the many years that we have been able to serve Him in our parish through our Catholic high school. We give thanks for our families, students, faculty, staff, and benefactors.

We look forward with optimism that God is with us in this next chapter of Catholic education at St. Wendelin.” —ER

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When Summer Doesn’t Feel Like a Break

The importance of a following a schedule

By Emilee Roberts

For most families, summer is a muchwelcomed break. They plan vacations and may alter their schedules by staying up late or sleeping in. It’s time to relax and have some fun! Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Summer break can be a source of anxiety for many special needs families, because it means a change in routine, which is difficult for many children with special needs.

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Because going to school is a major part of a child’s day, many routines and activities just can’t be kept the same. Despite that, though, there are things that can be.

The best place to start is with the morning and night routines. Keeping the same morning and night routine adds a sense of security. Have your child go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. If you use checklists of tasks they need to do to get ready each morning and get ready for bed each night, continue to use them. If the checklists include activities from a school routine such as getting on the bus, remove them to avoid frustration and anxiety.

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Special needs parents weigh in

Local special needs parents differ on their approach to summer routines. One mom, Jill Brandenburg, noted they don’t keep a routine which means there aren’t expectations. That is kind of how it is in my house as well, and it works for us, but for many that isn’t the case.

Another mom, Sarah Smith, said they must have a routine or major meltdowns will occur. “We continue the same routine that we do for school throughout the summer. It’s harder to adjust to the school year if we break that routine during the summer,” she said.

Lizabeth Kleman said they use their school year routine all summer.

What works for one family/child may not work for another. Sometimes it’s trial and error. If adjusting to the changes of summer is hard for your child, don’t be afraid to reach out. There are many special needs parents in the community who are ready and willing to help whether by sharing advice or just offering a listening ear. A great place to connect is with the “Special Needs Parent Support (Findlay, Ohio)” group on Facebook.

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The Write Approach to Summer

THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Build tween literacy by participating in these literacy programs

By Kelsey Nevius

Kids sometimes lose progress in their academics over the summer months. Summer is a time when worries over school dissipate and kids enjoy some relaxation.

However, if you have a bookworm in your house, you know that this is also a time when a lot of tweens catch up on reading.

Locally, Findlay has many literary programs for your tween bookworm to get more involved in reading, writing, and literacy.

Your summer reading list

Becoming diverse when reading and picking up different literacy opportunities is valuable to all tweens because it can encourage a lifelong love of reading, a sense of community, and help keep their skills sharp.

Some of the best places to build teen literacy can be found right here in Hancock County, home to the Mazza Museum, the Findlay-Hancock County Library,

and The Clubhouse at the University of Findlay. Each of these literacy spots offer programs, tutoring, and activities that increase literacy in a fun, active, and engaging way.

Reading made fun

If you’re looking for something to do during a rainy summer day that involves both literacy and art, the Mazza is open with its children’s book gallery of over 10,500 pictures. Children’s book authors

and artists who’ve won numerous awards are featured, including Steven Kellogg, Patricia Polacco, Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells. You can even grab a tour if you’re looking for something more.

The Library, also a great spot for summer reading, offers programs specifically based on continued literacy for tweens over the summer. Aft-TWEEN-noon Programs are available every weekday from 2-3pm or join the SummerREAD Pro-

gram, findlaylibrary.org/content/summerread-2016, to make sure your tweens stay sharp and have fun.

For more information on The Mazza Museum visit mazzamuseum.org, “Mazza Museum” on Facebook or call 419-434-4560.

For more information on The Clubhouse visit findlay.edu/education/The-Clubhouse and “The Clubhouse Reading Center at the University of Findlay” on Facebook.

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Maternity & Baby Guide

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What’s Normal

It can take anywhere from two to five days for a woman’s milk to come in, a time when the new mom’’s body produces colostrum, a thick yellow substance high in nutrients and disease-fighting antibodies. Don’t worry! Your body is producing the perfect amount of colostrum for baby’s tiny tummy. Hickman suggests moms breastfeed eight to 12 times within a 24-hour period, and avoid the use of bottles and pacifiers in the first month. “Feeding often will help milk supply and prevent engorgement. Cluster feeding is normal and does not mean you don’t have enough milk. Keep in mind that babies come to the breast not only to eat, but also to satisfy physical and emotional needs.”

Breastfeeding 101 for New Moms

By Heidi Borst

Congratulations! You’re about to welcome a brand-new bundle of joy into your life! What could be sweeter? But let us warn (ahem, inform) you: giving birth isn’t the hard part, the devil’s in the details– swaddling, diapering, rocking, feeding (all the demands of a little human who depends exclusively on you).

While the decision of how to feed your baby is a personal one, new moms are encouraged to try breastfeeding as a way to bond with baby emotionally, and to nourish them physically.

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Becoming a parent is something to celebrate whether it’s your first baby or your fifth. At the same time, it can be a little overwhelming as well. Parenthood is full of surprises and unknowns. We hope our Baby & Maternity Guide can be a go-to for advice, ideas and a way to put you at ease so you can get that sleep you desperately need!

Skin-to-Skin Contact

Ask to hold your infant as soon as possible after delivery, putting baby to breast within an hour of birth. Skin to skin contact is also an invaluable part of the bonding process between mother and baby and helps to accomplish a successful latch-on. If you have any concerns or questions, just ask!

Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Resources La Leche League of Lima Meetings 419-339-9848 Every 2nd Tuesday at 7pm (monthly) St. Charles Church, 2200 W Elm St, Lima Blanchard Valley Hospital 419-423-5220 Lactation Classes are now included in the Prenatal Classes which are held once a month every other month including: June, August, October and December. The Lactation Class may also be taken separately.

Marathon Auditorium, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay Bluffton Hospital (Part of Blanchard Valley Health System) 419-423-5220 Lactation Classes are now included in the Prenatal Classes which are 2 day classes held every other month including July, September and November. The Lactation Class may also be taken separately.

Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau Street, Bluffton

Hancock County WIC Program 419-424-0720 Breastfeeding Peer Helper Program Breastfeeding Peer Helpers are women who have personal breastfeeding experience that work with pregnant and postpartum WIC participants to help them meet their breastfeeding goals.

The Family Center, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 124, Findlay Online Support “Findlay Ohio Breastfeeding Education and Support Cafe” on Facebook

Maternity & Baby Guide

Bringing Home Baby Preparing your child for a new sibling

By Heidi Borst

Preparing your child for a new baby can go miles in ensuring acceptance of their sibling and minimizing feelings of jealousy that arise from shifting family dynamics. The most important thing parents can do is to talk to children about how they’re feeling and handle behavioral issues or regressions with compassion. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rebecca Alperin of Psychological Resources, Ltd. in Toledo shares her tips for a smooth introduction to your family’s new addition.

How would you recommend parents prepare children for a new baby?

”Parents should just be honest and let the children know they are going to be a big brother or big sister. There are some good books out there for younger children, like the Berenstain Bears’ New Baby. Sometimes it helps to make a calendar with a countdown date for the baby’s birth, so the kids have something visual to help them. Reassure the child that they will have an important role as the older sibling and that they will be a great helper and teach the baby all kinds of important things like how to play, etc. Obviously, some of this depends on the age of the older siblings, and always be ready for the children to ask how the baby got in mom’s tummy.”

What are some tips for introducing older siblings to the new arrival?

“A lot of hospitals allow older siblings to come visit mom and baby in the hospital, so that is helpful. Depending on the age of the older sibling, parents can help them practice holding a baby or feeding a baby with a doll. With a new baby a lot of siblings feel jealousy because of the focus and attention on the new baby, so it’s helpful to let the older sibling know they are important and have an important role as the big brother/big sister.”

What are some ways to include siblings when baby comes home?

“The older children could help with decorating a nursery or picking out a special gift for the new baby. They could draw pictures for the new baby or give ideas for names. Allow the older siblings to help with feedings or bath time. Older siblings can also ‘play’ with the baby or be the parents’ helper. It’s also important not to ‘force’ interaction between the older child and the baby, as some kids can be a little hesitant when there is a new baby in the home.”

Anything else you think it’s helpful for parents to know?

“If the older sibling is still very young, be aware that jealousy is not uncommon, and there may be some regression in the older child’s behavior. For instance, they may start having wetting accidents even if they are potty-trained, or they may want to eat out of a bottle or ask to wear a diaper. They may start attention-seeking, become clingy, or develop some separation anxiety from the parents. It is important to still have special time with the older siblings, even if it is only 10 minutes a day, when the baby is sleeping and there are no other distractions. A lot of this depends on the age difference between the baby and older siblings. School-age siblings are usually better at being ‘helpers’ with the baby, whereas toddler-age siblings still need their own attention.”

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Back in Shape In Just Two Years!

Postpartum body perception in today’s world

By Erin Marsh

Being pregnant and sporting an “adorable baby bump” is all the rage these days. Celebrities proudly showcase their expanding bellies– oftentimes with little to no clothing– and even boast about gaining baby weight. Gone are the days of hiding from the camera during a pregnancy or starving oneself to keep the pregnancy weight at bay.

Unrealistic Expectations

However, while pregnancies may be portrayed a bit more realistically– although certainly more glamorous than either of my pregnancies– postpartum issues are still glossed over. Celebrities either reveal their flawless postpartum bodies weeks, or even days, after giving birth, or they hide from the camera for weeks or months until they’ve lost all of the weight.

The new mothers who dare to enter the spotlight while still carrying those extra pounds are often fat-shamed by the media.

Society demands that new mothers show no scars, no changes, from the 40 weeks we spent growing a human being. If we don’t drop the weight right away, it’s because we must be “doing something wrong;” we should have nursed, we need to eat healthier, we need to exercise more. The list goes on.

Baby Weight Dilemma

I know everyone says “Nursing helps lose the baby weight,” but for me, it was the opposite. I gained weight while nursing and couldn’t lose more than a few pounds until my babies weaned. Those postpartum and nursing hormones just told my body to hold

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Our daughter gets sick and congested so easily and this has been a saving grace for us. It also has a starry night projector that we use every night for a night light. Whenever I’m asked what products I recommend for new parents, this product is always the first on my list.

onto every single calorie. I know other mothers who face the same side effect.

With my first, it took me almost two years to lose the baby weight, and that was with counting calories and daily exercise that amounted to one to three hours of my day. Now that I have a toddler and a baby, I’m lucky to get one hour of exercise a day, so I am inching up on two years postpartum with almost 20 pounds of baby weight still hanging around.

Do I feel ashamed? Yes. I know I am healthy and strong, but the embarrassment of still carrying that baby weight runs deep. I like to think I am a confident and body-positive woman, but it’s difficult to remain self-assured when society tells you differently.

A Way of Thinking

These are the mantras I repeat to myself when I get down: I created two beautiful, healthy human beings, and for that I should be thankful. I am strong, healthy, and capable; extra weight is not the end of the world. My body is still adjusting, especially my hormones (yes, even two years postpartum), so I need to give myself some grace and understanding. I would never judge another woman for her weight, so why am I so hard on myself?

The most important mantra: I want my daughter to grow up believing that she is beautiful and perfect just the way she is. I would never, ever want her to see herself the way I see myself. However, if I want that to be the situation, then I need to love and accept myself unconditionally so that she can do the same.

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Wipe warmer.

Nothing kills you more than having to touch your baby’s bottom with a cold, wet wipe.

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Penny Pinching Activities Have fun without breaking the bank

By Emilee Roberts

Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out of the house and get active. Oftentimes, though, the cost of those activities can really add up. This is especially true when you have more than one child! There are plenty of activities for families this summer that won’t break the bank. Local parks are a great place to start!

Hancock Park District Are you looking for some free or low cost activities right here in Findlay? The Hancock Park District offers a variety of great activities - not to mention some great playgrounds for kids of all ages!

Within the Hancock Park District families can go fishing, take hikes, play disc golf, geocache, play sand volleyball or play horseshoes. Plus there is a dog park for furry family members!

These activities can be enjoyed any day during park hours! There is so much room for fun and creativity!

Are you looking for structured activities that won’t cost too much? There are some great activities coming up this summer for the Hancock Park District.

Here are a few of the FREE activities to look forward to: Nocturnal Animals (June 8th), Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House (multiple dates), Lake Exploration Hike (June 10th), Snakes of Ohio: Open House (June 11th), Wee Ones: Daddy Longlegs (June 12th), Saturn (June 24th), Lavender: Open House (June 25th), Growing Green Thumbs: Herbs of the McKinnis Garden (July 1st), The Dwarf Planets (July 6th), Astronomy Day (July 8th), Creepy Crawly Hike (July 8th), Independence Day: Open House (July 9th), Photography Hike (July 15th), Amazing Caterpillars: Open House (July 16th), Discovery Story: Caterpillars (July 17th), Wee Ones: Tails (July 24th).

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Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 pm - Three Dog Night concert Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 pm - Combine Demolition Derby Monday, August 7 at 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby To buy tickets: Call (419)352-0441 or www.WoodCounty-Fair.com

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Can you believe you there are that many events that are free? Plus there are low cost events like archery and canoeing for $10-$15/child. For full activity descriptions and information for registration (if required) visit the Hancock Park District website hancockparks.com and “Hancock Park District” on Facebook.

Wood County Park District With a short drive north families can enjoy all the Wood County Park District has to offer. With 19 parks and over 1,100 acres, many opportunities await you.

There are various fishing spots including spots that are fishing for families only (adults may not fish alone). There are also opportunities for geocaching, nature trails, educational programs, canoe livery, birding and many other opportunities invite you to explore, discover and enjoy.

Recently, the Wood County Park District opened the Bradner Interpretive Center which is a free hands-on nature

Some other free activities to look forward to this summer includes: Paddle the Pond (various dates), Vegetable Garden (June 6th), Native Nursery Night (various dates), Macroinvertebrate Search (June 24th), International Mud Day (June 24th), Heritage Farm Demo: Livestock Care (July 1st), Nature Counts (July 8th), PiPs: Go, Goats, Go! (July 8th), Farm Chores: Goat Wrangling (July 8th), Butterfly ID Walk (July 9th), Fire by the River (July 14th), Open Archery (July 21st), PiPs: Butterflies (July 21st), Barn Cleaning (July 25th), Homeschoolers: Dragonflies (July 28th). museum with interactive activities. It will be open from 8am to sunset everyday of the year. Plus their Heritage FARM Fest community event on June 17 from 1-4 is completely free.

There are many great low cost events available as well! For full activity descriptions and registration information visit woodcountyparkdistrict.org and “Wood County Park District” on Facebook.

Enjoy Time Outdoors The larger the family, the more summer activities can cost. As we’ve listed here, they don’t have to cost anything at all! There are great options to enjoy and learn more about nature, play, explore and enjoy time together in the great outdoors! And it’s all right here at our local park districts! So round up the kids and go have some fun without worrying about what it will cost!

healthy kids The Dangers of Dry Drowning

What you need to know to keep your family safe

By Jessica Kempf

The terms “dry drowning� and “secondary drowning� have generated a lot of buzz in the news in recent years. But what exactly do they mean? With pool season in full swing, now is the time to learn about these conditions and what can be done to keep your family safe. April Lieb, certified physician assistant in pediatrics at Caughman Health Center, shares the symptoms parents should watch for and provides tips for prevention.

Know the symptoms

Both types of drowning occur after a submersion incident in water. Dry drowning involves taking in a small amount of water through the nose or mouth which leads to spasms in a person’s airway. In secondary drowning, the water gets into the lungs and can build up and cause breathing trouble. While they are rare conditions, both are equally dangerous and cause the same symptoms including:

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If your child shows any of these symptoms following a water submersion incident, seek immediate medical help.

Prevention is key to safety

The most important thing parents can do is to prevent any type of drowning in the first place. Always watch your child in or around water of any type including bathtubs, ponds, toilets and small plastic swimming pools, and never let your child swim alone. By following prevention strategies and knowing what symptoms to look for, you will be better equipped to keep your little ones safe this summer.

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Four local dads reflect on favorite Father’s Day memories and what they’ve learned from fatherhood.

Hometown: Findlay Children: Josh (7), Noah (2), Eli (2) and baby boy #4 due in August Wife: Clarisse Izzy, Alice, Colin and Walter Miller. ‘It’s a joy to be their father.

Walter Miller Hometown: Findlay, Originally from Midland, TX Children: Colin (14), Izzy (13) Wife: Alice What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? My favorite activity is simple: Time together as a family. Everyone is busy trying to balance their lives between work, family, school events, community and church activities, and the other demands society places on all of us. Time passes quickly and seems to go by faster every year. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and spending time together as a family is my favorite activity.

How would you spend your ideal Father’s Day? My ideal Father’s Day sounds easy – spending the day with my family without any distractions, commitments or the dreaded “honey do” list (just kidding Alice).

What is the most memorable gift/gesture you’ve received on Father’s Day? The best Father’s Day gift was the birth of our two kids, Colin and Izzy. After that, every day is a Father’s Day to me.

What advice would you give to your kids about growing up in the years to come? Take advantage of all your opportunities and enjoy the moment. You only get one life so make it count. Find your passion and relentlessly pursue it, and you will live a great life. Always remember your parents want the best for you. Most importantly be kind.

What has fatherhood taught you?

I never realized the responsibility that comes with being a parent. In my opinion, there is no greater responsibility or greater joy in life. As a parent you will impact your family for generations. You shape your children’s character and how they see the world around them. What an awesome responsibility. Just thinking about it makes me a bit nervous. I’m far from a perfect parent and lucky to have Alice as my partner who makes me a better person, which is a big job also.

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What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? Wrestle! My boys think wrestling with Dad is the greatest event of all time. It is something they enjoy and it gives me the opportunity to teach them limits like “don’t sit on your brother’s head!”

How would you spend your ideal Father’s Day? Right now, we would stay at the house, wrestle, and play. Everyone would take naps, including me, and maybe we would have a project to do together. When my boys are older, I want to go golfing; I already have a 4-some built into the family.

Marty Bennett Hometown: Findlay Child: Charlie (7) Wife: Jennifer

What is the most memorable gift/ gesture you’ve received on Father’s Day? My wife and oldest son, Josh, made me a poster that has Josh’s handprints and a poem on it. The poem reminds me that Josh is learning to live his life by my example. It hangs on the wall in my office as a reminder every day that our kids learn by what they hear and see us do; not what we tell them to do.

What advice would you give to your kids about growing up in the years to come? More than anything, I want my boys to have confidence in everything they do. To achieve that, I will remind them that failure is not the end; failure is the beginning of an adventure to better yourself. And, if you accept failure as a chance to learn, then you will always succeed because you will not make the same mistake twice.

What advice would you give to your kids about growing up in the years to come? Love God first. Serve others. Don’t be afraid to fail.

Giving up easily is not an option. We all learn from our mistakes.

What has fatherhood taught you? To be less selfish, but also more humble, knowing that I have the honor and privilege of raising our son together as husband and wife.

What’s your favorite thing to do with your son? Play LEGOs and Minecraft, bounce on the trampoline.

How would you spend your ideal Father’s Day? Have Charlie wake me up, have breakfast together, go to church, call my dad, nap in my man cave, and go out for a great family dinner.

What is the most memorable gift/gesture you’ve received on Father’s Day? Charlie and Jen made me a “Happy Father’s Day” t-shirt when Charlie was two that has his handprints in different paint colors all over it.

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Marty, Charlie, and Jennifer Bennett enjoying time together as a family.

Jerry Casey

Hometown: Findlay, since 1998 when we were transferred from Russell, KY Children: Meredith Casey Hardt (33) and Megan Casey (35) Wife: Linda

What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? Spending time together. Even though they are now adults with responsibilities, if they are not able to be here in Findlay, they make every effort to make sure that the day is celebrated. When they were children, they wanted to make cards (homemade normally) which was something to look forward to.

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How would you Jerry Casey with his family at a recent Christening for his youngest spend your ideal granddaughter, Cecilia. Linda Casey, Kevin Hardt, Meredith Casey Hardt, Father’s Day? The ideal Father’s Day has (holding Cecilia), Megan Casey, Charlotte Hardt, Caroline Hardt. changed over time but even now the important thing would be to spend time together. A cookout on the grill, even if I had to cook, would be great.

What is the most memorable gift you’ve received on Father’s Day? Gifts have a tendency to be forgotten but the homemade cards and treats made with Mom’s help will always be favored.

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By Rose Roccisano Barto

My father’s jackknife is my only tangible reminder of him. I have pictures, memories and stories of the man who died when I was a teenager. It is this jackknife, however, that defines my dad for me.

It is not a name brand knife. It is worn in spots, to the point that the design is nearly rubbed away. It is utilitarian, and probably would be just as useful today as it was when he last carried it 35 years ago. It was nearly always in his pocket. He would come home from the plant, reach into the pockets of his work pants, and pull out his keys and his jackknife. It was a part of him.

That’s why I took it after he died.

My dad’s treasured jacknife

That weekend, I was in the basement tidying the work bench that hadn’t been used since he became ill. There it was laying on the bench like he just came home from work and emptied his pockets. I was almost afraid to touch it. But it ended up in my own pocket. It followed me to college, to my first apartment and is now in my china cabinet.

It looks a little out of place amid the collection of delicate items like vases and dishes. It truly is nothing special to an outsider. But that little knife, and the man who owned it, played a large part in making me who I am today.

When I think of my dad I think of a quiet man who rarely raised his voice.

He built the family room addition of my childhood house largely by himself. He was always disappointed if he didn’t get his deer on the first day of hunting season.

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He and my mother made our vegetable garden the envy of the neighborhood.

I cannot build anything to save my life, but I married a man who is a problemsolver. I never developed a love for hunting, but I respect those who do and recognize its importance in the circle of life.

I have a brown thumb, but I love taking advantage of my sister’s garden.

How to look beneath the surface

More than anything else, though, my dad gave me the gift of looking beneath the surface. After he died we found a New York State Regents diploma in his name, an honors diploma that even today means something. We found certificates from engineering classes he took while working a blue collar job and raising a family. We also found his high school yearbook, where my quiet dad won accolades as one of the leads in his senior play.

We probably learned more about my dad after he died than while he was alive, which is really a shame. I can’t, however, see him talking about his glory days.

Maybe it was meant to be that way.

No one has used that jackknife since my father died. It would seem wrong in anyone else’s hands. But that humble little jackknife, much like my dad, taught me a lesson. Sometimes, you have to look past the obvious, you will see what’s really important.

Happy Father’s Day, Daddy.

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Parents Austin and Rachel Gerber, with Lydia (1), Malachi (4), Selah (3), Aliza (4) standing in front Every child deserves a stable home environment with loving parents. But for the 400,000 U.S. children in foster care each year, that isn’t always a reality. After learning about the significant need for foster families in Hancock County, Rachel and Austin Gerber became licensed foster parents in 2012. Just five years later, the Gerbers are a family of six with four beautiful children, two of whom are adopted.

We sat down with Rachel to learn more about their adoption story and how their lives changed dramatically in a matter of days. Beginning in 2012 Austin and Rachel did a lot of respite, or short-term care, for other foster families. Respite care provides a way for long-term foster parents to be able to travel or take a little break (respite) while another licensed foster parent watches the children.

In the summer of 2015, 2-year-old boy/ girl twins were placed with the Gerbers under respite care. Four days after they took in the twins, Rachel and Austin were asked to keep them long-term with the intention of adopting them. At the time, their biological daughter, Selah, was a little over 1 year old and they had recently found out that Rachel was pregnant with what would then be baby No. 4.

The first four days

“I think back on those times and it was just such a whirlwind. We didn’t even have clothes for the twins, so I was grabbing the smallest T-shirts we could find for them to sleep in. Our daughter, Selah, was

running around, fascinated by them, and it was just chaos,” Rachel Gerber says, recalling those first days with a laugh. “But it seemed like they fit in with our family pretty quickly. After those first few days when we were asked if we wanted to keep them we felt very peaceful that they were supposed to be part of our family.”

Gerber admits that it was hard because the people around them questioned their decision and their ability to go from one child to four children under the age of 4.

However, Gerber explains that both she and Austin knew God was telling them “Yes, you should do this.”

A beautiful thing

The adoption of the twins, Malachi and Aliza, now 4 years old, was official in March 2017. Gerber shares that while it can be a challenge to have so many young children close in age, the kids all play together and are the best of friends. Being able to see the bond their four children now have is “such a beautiful thing,” she says with a smile.

Gerber encourages anyone who is on the fence about becoming a foster parent to take a step of faith. “We need really good families that are going to love these kids.

Being able to form a bond with a child, even if it is for a short time, is going to make a big difference in that child’s life,” she says.

Readers can learn more and follow the Gerber Family’s adoption story through Rachel’s blog: brewingblessings.com.

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Core Fitness, Ltd. is a Pilates and yoga studio owned by Shari Hart and located in historic downtown Findlay. Hart originally began with a focus on personal training, and now the studio also offers group classes in Pilates, yoga and aerial yoga.

I decided to take a Pilates/yoga combo class taught by Hart, which focuses on strengthening the core, improving balance and developing long, lean muscles.

While many Pilates machines are available at Core Fitness, this class took place on a mat with the use of three props: a weighted ball, a stretchy band and a “Magic Circle.� Each prop was used to add extra resistance to certain moves, which Hart demonstrated, assisting each class participant when needed.

Pilates focuses on precise, graceful movements

“Instead of performing many repetitions of each exercise, Joseph Pilates preferred fewer, more precise movements requiring proper control and form,� explains Hart. One example of a Pilates exercise is “Rolling Like a Ball,� which involves using your core muscles to roll onto your back and then up into a balanced seated position.

We did a variety of core exercises while lying or sitting on the mat, then rotated onto each side to do leg circles, toe taps and kicks. The entire Pilates portion reminded me of my childhood ballet classes with pointed toes and slow, controlled movements. I daydreamed that I was making “Miss Rose,� my hard-to-please ballet teacher, very proud. I venture to say that I wasn’t quite the graceful dancer I was pretending to be, but a girl can dream, right?

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Pilates was more intense muscle work than I expected, so I gladly welcomed the yoga portion of the class as a way to stretch and prevent some soreness. Soothing music played in the background as we staged yoga poses such as the Downward Dog and Tree Pose.

Overall, the class time went quickly and Hart was friendly, informative and encouraging. The Pilates/yoga class is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, so give it a try!

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CONNECTIONS

Dr. Kawamura of the University of Findlay Strives for Cultural Understanding Professor involved in a lot more than teaching

By Kelsey Nevius

As a boy growing up in Japan, Dr. Hiroaki “Hiro” Kawamura remembers being afraid of an American guest who visited his home. Because of the cultural difference and difference of skin tone, Kawamura recalls being very wary of the visitor. Looking back on the experience, he wishes that he had avoided the fear he so poignantly remembers, and that he had been open to the stranger, encouraging him to share his background.

Taking away fear for future generations

Today, Kawamura is a professor at the University of Findlay as well as a cultural anthropologist who strives to connect people of different cultures. He does this in many ways: as part of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s cross-cultural program, as a strong advocate and collaborator of the Cultural Connections monthly column here in Findlay Area Family and as a professor who is part of the well-known International Night at the university. These programs, and Kawamura’s support of them, span cultures, ages, and races to bring our community closer together.

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Dr. Kawamura, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Findlay

Building events to build bridges

International Night, an annual event at the University of Findlay, allows Kawamura to highlight the cultural diversity in Findlay. By showing the different, unique parts of Findlay, we begin to realize that we’re a more diverse community than many may think.

“If you look at the world map hung on the wall of Dietsch Brothers on Tiffin Avenue, you will be amazed by the number of countries represented there,” said Kawamura. “Literally, people from all over the world have visited our Dietsch Brothers.”

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Different, but the same

Kawamura especially enjoys his work when young people develop cultural sensitivity. “Our main goal is to lower the level of anxiety when people are exposed to new cultures and diversity,” Kawamura said. “We do this by having face-to-face communication and collaboration to build those relationships.”

When children aren’t afraid to meet people from new places, and when people are willing to admit that they are different but still the same, that is the biggest sign of success, he said.

To learn more about Cultural Connections at the university or how to get involved in culturebuilding experiences, contact Dr. Kawamura at (419) 434-4619 or kawamura@findlay.edu.

A perfect day in Findlay is: When I am jogging on the dike of the reservoir on early sunny summer day.

Something most people don’t know about me is: I have been living in the US longer than most young American people!

My favorite ethnic restaurant in Findlay is: Japan West.

Pet peeve: Traffic jam.

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Royal Buffet: Something for Everyone

More than just Chinese food

By Emilee Roberts

Royal Buffet

2551 Tiffin Ave., Findlay 419-420-0888 Hours: 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday; 11am-10:30pm Friday-Saturday royalbuffetfindlay.com There is something about a buffet that my kids love. I don’t know if it’s the fact that they get to choose from a variety of foods or because they know they’ll be able to choose a dessert. Regardless, when I presented them with options, they unanimously chose Royal Buffet

Unique decor and Chinese culture

Even if you haven’t been to Royal Buffet, you have likely noticed the big gold lions out front. We spent a few minutes just looking at them before we went in! Once we finally made it through the doors the kids were distracted once more by a unique fountain. We were greeted right away, and I had to get the kids’ attention to sit down at our table.

A variety of food

Although Royal Buffet is known as a Chinese buffet it actually offers a wide variety of foods— American, Italian and Japanese as well as traditional Chinese fare.

There is also sushi and food cooked on a hibachi, which you can watch them make.

There were definitely no complaints that

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While you’d expect sushi and Chinese favorites—and certainly find them—the buffet also boasts italian and American fare.

Enjoying a variety of foods.

“They don’t have anything that I like!” In fact, we all wanted to try a little bit of everything so we had a hard time deciding what to eat!

My 7-year-old son is quite picky so it was no surprise he chose a slice of cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. What really caught his eye, though, was the jello. There were four different kinds of jello, and he had to try them all! His face lit up when he saw the jello! My other two children and myself filled up our plates with a variety of different foods, including stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed shrimp, cheese spinach, crab mix, chinese doughnuts and fries.

I’m pretty sure there isn’t another place where you can get that type of variety all on one plate!

The best part is we enjoyed it! The hot foods were nice and hot. We didn’t go during a busy time so I worried the food would have been sitting out for a while.

I saw them regularly rotating the foods,

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though, and could see the steam rising from the hot foods. I probably could have eaten a whole plate of the stuffed mushrooms if I hadn’t wanted to try other foods. The only complaint was from my 11-year-old son who said the fries were just a little warm. I’d say out of the number of foods we tried, having just one complaint is pretty good!

Happy kids with full bellies

The kids were definitely pleased with the restaurant and they all had their fill.

There are signs to remind you not to get more than you can eat, and so we just got a little bit at a time. Although the stuffed mushrooms were the big hit with me it was definitely the jello that was the favorite for the kids. In fact, there was an entire section of desserts, and the jello was the only thing they selected! What’s important, though, is we left with full bellies and everyone was happy!

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes

Noise level: Low

Bathroom amenities: Older but adequate. Family bathroom available in addition to Men’s and Women’s.

High chairs: Yes Got milk? Yes

Kids’ menu? There are no menus, but kids’ buffet prices are charged based on age

Food allergy concerns: Foods are not specifically labeled as allergen friendly and may be near foods with allergens. Speak with a server

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

1 THURSDAY Community Helper Reading Buddies: BG Police Department Kids will read aloud with a reading buddy and Bowling Green Police officers. This is part of the Wood County District Public Library Children’s Place “Build a Better World!” reading program. 11am.

Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free OVO from Cirque du Soleil - High flying acts and acrobatics will transport audiences to an ecosystem filled with insect life in Cirque du Soleil’s newest traveling show. Through June 4. Times and dates vary. $25-$150. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

2 FRIDAY Baby Balloon Party - The library wants to kick off the SummeREAD program right with a party for kids that features balloons, bubbles and music. 9:45-10:15am.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Boogie on Main - Downtown Findlay celebrates the summer season with a large street festival. There will be live music, vendors, food and a kids zone.

6pm-midnight. $5. Downtown Findlay, North Main St., 419-422-3412. artspartnership.com

3 SATURDAY 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge Kickoff and Resource Fair - The Wood County Early Childhood Task Force and other local childcare providers present an opportunity to meet author/illustrator Denise Fleming.

An Early Childhood Resource Fair will also be available for parents. All registrants will receive a free copy of a book by Denise Fleming. 10am-noon. Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show and Demonstration Day - This antique farm and tractor show showcases restored and non-restored tractors, gas engines & farm equipment. Kids will enjoy kiddie tractor pulls. The museum will also display hand tools, oil wells, and blacksmith shop displays. 10am-3pm. Wood County Historical Center and Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Hancock County Red Cross Youth Council Family Preparedness Field Day - Teach your whole family how to prepare for emergencies through exciting activities. 1-3pm. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free

Fireman’s Olympics Family Fun Day This family friendly event includes bounce houses, face painting, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, explore a real fire truck, tug of war, raffles and more. Admission includes a slice of pizza, chips, a bottle of water and a raffle ticket. Proceeds benefit the Fire Relief Foundation. Noon-4pm. $10/person, $20/family. Fire Relief Foundation, 401 Olive St., 567-301-6791. firerelief.org Kids’ Book Bingo - Findlay-Hancock County Public Library invites your kids to play bingo for a chance to win book prizes. 2pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

4 SUNDAY Legopalooza - The library staff will share their Lego collections along with stories, books and creative ideas. 2-3pm. Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free Tannis School of Dance presents “I Am…” - For their 20th dance recital Tannis School of Dance presents “I Am…”, which celebrates everything the dancers are. The award winning T.S.O.D. Rhythm -n- Dance Competition team will also give a performance. 1pm and 5pm, June 4. $12. The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St., 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org

5 MONDAY Book Bites - Kids, grades 2-6, are invited to hangout with other book lovers and sample new books along with a snack.

2-3:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Exotic Zoo Program - This program brings live animals to the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Guests can interact with a Kangaroo, Siberian Lynx, Honey Bear, exotic birds and more. 6:30-7:30pm.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Coding and Cryptography - Learn how to write code for the library’s robotic Sphero. Guests will also learn about the history of code and coded language.

4-5pm. Wood County District Public Library Central Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free

7 WEDNESDAY Magician Jim Kleefeld at the Fostoria Library - Bring your kids to the library to kick off the Summer Reading Program. Magician, Jim Kleefeld, will be performing magic tricks. 2-3pm.

Kaubisch Memorial Public Library, 205 Perry St., Fostoria. 419-435-2813. fostoria.lib.oh.us Free

Tiffin Art Guild Grand Opening

The Tiffin Art Guild is pleased to announce a GRAND OPENING Celebration to be held at their NEW location at 130 S Washington St on Saturday, June 3 from 4 to 6 pm. Featured at this event will be the artwork of the THREE ARTISANS, Elaine Bast, Jill Groves, & Fran Jackson. These local glass artists will display their latest glass creations. The exhibit will continue through June 30.

Tiffin Art Guild, 178 S Washington St., Tiffin.

419-443-0478. tiffinartguild.org

TRI the Arts Camp

For the 2nd year Awakening Minds Art, The Art’s Partnership, and Heartstring Melodies are partnering to bring a therapeutic approach to exploring the creative arts for individuals with special needs.

Throughout this camping themed four day camp, participants will have the opportunity to explore the arts in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Campers will rotate through each of the arts in three daily sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new songs, be involved in social interactions, instrument playing, musical games, movement, dance, art projects and acting!

1pm. $150. First Presbyterian Church, 2330 South Main Street, Findlay. awakeningmindsart.org/trithearts.html

8 THURSDAY Nocturnal Animals - Kids will learn about what animals come out at night, and how they have adapted to the dark. Guests will also have an opportunity to take a look through the inflatable planetarium.

6:30pm. Registration is required by 1pm on Wednesday, June 7. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Game On - Findlay-Hancock County Public Library invites you to come to the library to play games. The games include board and card games along with games that will get you moving. 2-3:30pm.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Frazzled Parents - Learn how to improve your parenting skills with a presentation and video called “New Skills for Frazzled Parents.” This presentation also includes an open discussion. Children will participate in activities while the parents are in the session. 6:30-8pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway, 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org

10 SATURDAY Teen Chess Club - Teens are welcome to come to the library and play chess. This session is for all skill levels. Players can bring their own sets or use one of the library’s sets. 10:30am-noon.

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

4th Annual Plein Air Paint-Out

Artists working in all plein air media are welcome to paint the McKinnis homestead as well as the woods and prairie areas of this beautiful park for this noncompetitive event. The public is invited to observe artists as they work during the day. Art projects completed during the day will be on display starting at 3PM. There are several places to work under cover in case of rain.

9am. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn, 6100 US-224, Findlay. bakerartstudio@gmail.com

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Family Fun Day The Northwest Ohio RailRoad Preservation invites families to a day of train rides on the Riverside Train, live music and activities. 10am-4pm. $2, adults.$1, children.

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, 12505 C.R. 99. 419-423-2995. nworrp.org Lake Exploration Hike - This hike will teach guests what animals live in or around the lakes at the park. Registration is not required. 1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Greenhouse Sprout House Activity Guests will make a miniature greenhouse in a glove. The glove will create a greenhouse environment for your plant. 10-11am. Free with admission. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

11 SUNDAY Snakes of Ohio: Open House Ohio is home to 28 different species of snakes. Learn which of these snakes live in Hancock County. Registration is not required. 1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Paul Simon - The beloved singer-songwriter has reached fame in both his solo career and with the duo of Simon and Garfunkel. Hear favorites like, “You Can Call me Al” and “Me and Julio (Down by the Schoolyard.)” 8pm. $59-$347. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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Free Father’s Day Craft - Kids are invited to create a handcrafted gift for Father’s Day. 10:00am-9:00pm, Monday - Saturday. Noon-6:00pm, Sunday. Runs from June 11-18.

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

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Wind Power! - One Energy will visit the Childrens Museum of Findlay to teach guests about wind energy and how it impacts our world. Guests can learn about alternative energy through hands-on experiments. 10am-noon. Free with admission.

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

Wee Ones: Daddy Longlegs - Kids will learn all about Daddy Longlegs through a story, craft and activities. Registration is not required. 10am and1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

Father’s Day Bash - Celebrate Father’s Day with the Toledo Mud Hens. The Father’s Day package includes a buffet, photo opportunity on the field and admission to the game. After the game take a photo, meet and get an autograph from your favorite players for Team Autograph Day. 5-6:30pm. $30, adults. $24, kids.

Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

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Movie at the library: Moana - Spend a Tuesday watching a free movie at the Fostoria Library branch. The movie being shown is the hit Disney film Moana. 1pm.

Kaubisch Memorial Public Library Central Library, 205 Perry St., Fostoria.

419-435-2813. fostoria.lib.oh.us Free

14 WEDNESDAY Whovian Wednesday - Jump in the Tardis and travel through time with the Findlay-Hancock County Library. This club meeting has Doctor Who crafts, activities, video clips and games. This event is for the grades 4-12. 6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock County Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

16 FRIDAY Baby & Me - Parents can bring their children, ages two and under, to a group session that provides a safe and educational format to talk about parenting. Help Me Grow staff will be present for any questions. 9-10am. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free Beatles Night: Mud Hens vs. Bulls The Mud Hens are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” with specialty Beatles themed jerseys, aftergame fireworks and a performance from a Beatles tribute band at Hensville. 7:05pm. $15. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

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Junior Historian Camp: People of the 1800s and Their Jobs - This history camp teaches kids about the pioneers that settled in the area. Campers will learn about tin smithing, cooking on a wood stove, trade at Mr. Carlins store and activities. 9am-3pm June 12-16. $60.

Registration is required by 4:30pm on Thursday, June 8. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US-224, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

Free Family Fun Night - This movie night at the Children’s Museum of Findlay gives families visitor access to the handson exhibits in the museum. 4:30-6pm. The Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave., 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Free

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St. Mike’s Parish Festival - Come out for a night at the St. Mikes Parish Festival.

There will be live music, food and drinks.

Kids will have fun with an inflatable obstacle course and games.

4:30pm-midnight. St. Mike’s Parish Festival, 750 Bright Rd., 419-422-2646. facebook.com/FindlayStMichael Free

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Hensville Inflatable Theme Park During select Sunday baseball games, Hensville provides a theme park filled with activities and giant inflatable obstacle courses. 4pm-6pm. A combo ticket for the game and admission to the inflatable attractions is $15. If you already have a ticket for the game, admission to the park is $3. 6:05pm. Hensville, Monroe St. & N. St. Clair St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

19 MONDAY Budding Historian Camp: History Comes Alive in the 1800s - Campers will learn what it was like to live in the 1800’s through games, chores and activities. 9am-3pm June 19-22. $50.

Registration is required by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, June 14. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US-224, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Create Fabric Tote Bags - This week of classes is designed for kids and will teach them how to create their own tote bag. All the supplies needed are provided. 10-11:15am, June 19-23 $25. The Gaslight Gallery Inc., 117 E Crawford St., 419-306-5720. thegaslightgallery.org

22 THURSDAY The King and I - Perrysburg Musical Theater presents the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, that tells the story of a British tutor that is brought to Siam to teach the King’s wives and children.

7pm, June 22-24. 2pm, June 25. $13.

Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., 419-874-3181. facebook.com/perrysburgmusicaltheatre

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23 FRIDAY Teen Interactive Movie: Finding Dory - The Findlay-Hancock Public Library provides a fun interactive movie experience, where teens act out part of the movie Finding Dory. 1-3pm.

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

24 SATURDAY Bullseyes Away! - Guests will learn how to properly stand, hold and shoot a bow and arrow. 8:30-10am, ages 10-14.

10:30am-noon, ages 15-17. $10. Register by 3pm on Friday, June 23.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane, 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Northwest Ohio Music Festival The music line up includes Tinsley Ellis, The New Fashioned and funk and soul legends “The Average White Band” headlining the festival. 4:30-11pm. $25. International Park, 26 Main St., Toledo. 419-242-5000. toledofoodbank.org/news-events/nw_ohio_ music-festival 52nd Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts - This premiere fine arts festival features 200 artists from across the country showcasing high quality work that has undergone a rigorous jury process.

In its 52nd year, this festival is known as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried art festival.

10am-7pm, Saturday June 24. 10am-4pm, Sunday June 25. $8. The Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

26 MONDAY Painting FUNdamentals - The Gaslight Gallery Inc. will teach kids the fundamentals of painting. This class is taught over four days. 10-11:15am. $25. The Gaslight Gallery Inc., 117 E. Crawford St., 419-306-5720. thegaslightgallery.org

28 WEDNESDAY Keep Active, Keep Healthy: Ultimate Frisbee - The City of Findlay partners with the Ohio State University Extension Office, Healthy Public Health, and 50 North to encourage locals to stay active. During the summer months, different parks will be hosting games. This sessions game will be Ultimate Frisbee. 6-7:30pm.

Flag City Sports Complex, 3430 N. Main St., 419-424-7176. facebook.com/findlay.recreation Free

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Makerspace - Kids will love the arts, science and engineering projects that are put on by the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Each week there will be a different project.FindlayHancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Wednesdays

Be Inspired - Awakening Minds Art exposes guests to famous artists, books and nature to inspire them for their own art creation. This class is for all ages and abilities, and the subjects of each class change every week.

5:30-6:30pm. $10. Awakening Minds Art, 515 Main St., 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

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Bowling Green Farmers Market Celebrate the Bowling Green area with their farmers market every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm. The Stones Throw Tavern and Grill provides live music for each market from 6pm-7pm. A wide range of products are available from the many local vendors. 4pm.

S. Main St & Clough St, Bowling Green. 419-352-4611. bgfarmersmarket.org Free

Fridays

Cosmic Color, an Adventure Along the Spectrum - Learn why different objects are colored the way they are. Travel in the interior of a plant leaf and the human eye in this ongoing show at Ritter Planetarium that teaches all about the color spectrum.

Fridays at 8:30pm. $7/adults, $5/children. Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu

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