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By Sue Lovett

The first thing you need to remember is that these children do not like to be alone. They can be startled by loud noises and they are happiest in quiet surroundings. They can invent imaginary playmates to avoid solitude. Decisions are difficult for them and they “weigh” their words.

They are gentle souls and the way to their heart is candy and cookies.

As they plan for Halloween, the little girls want to be princesses and the boys would dress up as golfers (the gentlemen’s sport). You cannot rush them. Remember to be patient as they agonize over proper choices.

Always allow extra time for them to decide what to order in a restaurant.

Parents cannot be in a hurry with Libra children.

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BY ZODIAC SIGNS Little ones have certain likes and dislikes based upon their date of birth. Help them dress!

ARIES (March 21-April 20) They like hats! Dress like a fireman, a race car driver, maybe Wonder Woman!

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Wear an apron, a chef’s hat, be the Pillsbury Dough Boy, a farmer or gardener.

GEMIMI (May 22-June 21) Carry a laptop, notepad with a pencil behind your ear, look like a teacher. Carry a microphone like a TV reporter.

LIBRA (September 24-October 23) Lady wearing a hat, pearls and fancy dress; or a man in a classy suit. An artist with pallet and brush.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) A plumber, a wizard or witch, police officer or character from Guardians of the Universe.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) A forest ranger, a jockey, a veterinarian, a clown, travel agent carrying a globe.

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CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Father Time, a mountain climber, an executive carrying a brief case, a Ninja Turtle.

CANCER (June 22-July 23) A doctor or nurse, a maid, push a baby carriage, or dress like Honey Boo Boo. Wear a clam shell.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Absent-minded student, a space suit, character from Angry Birds.

LEO (July 24-August 23) A king or queen, a lion, Cat Woman, Lady Gaga or Spiderman.

VIRGO (August 24-September 23) A mail carrier, waiter or waitress, a track star, character from FROZEN.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Caribbean Pirate, Davy Jones, a mermaid or a ballet dancer.

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Local Student Receives Kohl’s Cares Scholarship

By Sarah Mayle

Saturday, October 4

“I Will Be the 1” To Stand Up There will be no shortage of things to do at the “I Will Be the 1” community carnival where kids can enjoy games, prizes, crafts, performances, food, a stilt walker, face painting, a fun photo booth and more. After the carnival, there will be a concert from 6 to 10pm, by Findlay bands Lucid Spark and The Athen Ry. The event is hosted by the “I Will Be the 1” organization in an effort to provide a family-friendly event while encouraging young people to feel confident and make a difference in their community. “I Will Be the 1” is a non-profit organization that strives to end youth suicide caused by bullying.

Proceeds from the carnival will support their mission. Admission tickets will be entered in a drawing for prizes throughout the day. Learn more about the “I Will Be the 1” organization, Findlay resident and founder Mike Terrian, and his book “Gilbert’s Journey” by visiting the website. Purchase the book at Studio Fitness 72 and Doranne’s Gifts and Gourmet.

Author Mike Terrian combats bullying with his book, “Gilbert’s Journey”

Saturday, October 4 from Noon-5pm. Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave., Findlay. $3/ adults, $2/seniors and $1/children age 12 and under. Cost for the concert is $5/person.

419-424-7176. www.iwillbethe1.com. Don’t miss his book signing September 20 from 10:30am-noon at The Children’s Museum of Findlay.

Sunday, October 5

Red, White and Blue Marathon It all started when he didn’t really want anything for his birthday. So instead of asking for gifts, 12-year-old Noah Weaver decided he would rather help other people – by raising money to donate livestock through Heifer International. In recognition of his efforts, Weaver found out this summer that he was awarded a $1,000 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship. He was also lauded by Campfire USA in the advocacy category of their Absolutely Incredible Kids program.

Now a seventh grader, Weaver was in sixth grade at McComb Elementary when he got the idea for a day of fundraising he called “Dodgeball for Ducks!” He raised $500 and, through the charity organization, purchased mostly ducks, along with a few sheep and pigs for those in need. “One of my favorite parts is that they teach people how to raise the ducks and take care of them,” Weaver said. “The ducks can reproduce and then they have more to give to other people, or they can sell them.” Weaver was one of 182 kids across the country who received a regional scholarship from Kohl’s out of 37,000 nominees. “Just go for it,” Weaver said of giving to others. “If you hesitate, it won’t go as well, but if you go into it wholeheartedly, it will be a success.”

To apply for Kohl’s Cares Scholarships and to get involved, visit kohlscorporation.com/ communityrelations/scholarship.

Runners: Prepare to take your mark for Findlay Family YMCA’s 5th Annual Red, White and Blue Marathon - a race designed to honor our military – starting at Riverbend Recreation Area.

“The past couple of years we have had families donate signs and we put up photos of military members from the community around the race course,” said Stephanie Parsons, race director. “We want to recognize their service to let them know we’re really thinking of them.”

Runners can choose between a marathon, half-marathon or 10K. The Red, White and Blue is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, Parsons said. Participants can also walk a half-marathon. New this year, runners can enter the Corporate Cup Challenge, where companies sponsor teams of three runners to each run a leg of the 10K. Companies are awarded points for number of teams, team speed, best team shirt and more.

Sunday, October 5. Sign up at the YMCA until October 4. Keep an eye on the event’s Facebook page at “Findlay Red White and Blue” for dates and times to pick up runner’s packets. For more information visit www.findlayrwb.com or call Stephanie Parsons at the YMCA at 419-422-4424.

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Findlay Sewing Center Expansion

Heather Folck leads dance and worship at Cedarville, their children’s ministry

Cedar Creek Church Opens Findlay Location Nearly twenty years ago, Cedar Creek Church began meeting in the Toledo area. This year, they opened their fifth location on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay. Unique in its approach and known for being involved in the community, the mission of Cedar Creek is “to help spiritually restless and unchurched people love Jesus, serve others and tell the world about Christ.”

Mike Sell, the Findlay campus pastor, is excited to build relationships and make a difference here in Findlay. “We care a lot about the communities that we are a part of. We want to shoulder up with the community and the world.

Our goal is to help people help themselves,” he explains.

The Findlay Campus of Cedar Creek will carry the same message and experience as the main campus in Perrysburg. “We are one church with multiple locations,” Sell says. He goes on to describe what someone can expect during a weekend service at Cedar Creek. “People are going to get a smile, a handshake, someone to welcome them, and a message that will relate to their life.

No matter where you are in your life, we are relevant.” While parents listen to the message in the auditorium, kids of all ages have a safe and secure place that is designed just for them. Cedarville is a colorful and kid-friendly environment for babies through fifth grade students, while middle school and high school kids can participate in Fusion (grades 6-8) or Vertical (grades 9-12).

Cedar Creek Church is located in the former movie theater at 1800 Tiffin Avenue. Service times: Saturdays at 5:15pm and 7pm, Sundays at 9am, 10:45am and 12:30pm. www.cedarcreek.tv

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Attention seamstresses, quilters, embroiderers, and those of you who want to learn! Findlay Sewing Center recently expanded and remodeled, doubling the size of its Tiffin Avenue location. Larry and Judy Reynolds, who purchased the business from Larry’s father in 1988, continue to provide quality service and sewing expertise to the Findlay community. Their business includes sewing machine sales and service, a large selection of fabric, vacuum sales and more. The expansion will allow them to offer more classes such as quilting, embroidery and basic sewing. Additionally, anyone who purchases a sewing machine at Findlay Sewing Center can attend classes at no cost to learn how to use their machine.

“My favorite part of my job is being able to teach people how to utilize the full capacity of their sewing machine,” Judy Reynolds said. The store services all makes and models of sewing machines.

1207 Tiffin Ave. Monday through Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10-2pm. 419-422-5812. findlaylimasewing.com

Hop Over to Findlay’s Sweet Frog Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with a trip to Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt in Findlay. Located in front of Walmart on Tiffin Avenue, Sweet Frog brings a variety of yogurt flavors, most of which are low fat and gluten-free. The toppings bar provides a way for you to personalize your treat and includes both healthy and indulgent options.

Kevin Wheeler and Josh Carter manage the Findlay location and have been friends since elementary school.

Wheeler was living in Athens, Ohio, when he and his dad visited relatives in Virginia and enjoyed their first Sweet Frog sample. An “amazing” customer experience and a lot of research led to Kevin leaving the corporate business world to bring Sweet Frog to Findlay. When asked what makes Sweet Frog different, Kevin says, “We are involved in the community and we like to do a lot of fundraisers for non-profits in the area. Sweet Frog is a Christian organization, so we were really interested in that aspect.”

With lovable frog mascots, Scoop and Cookie, and flavors like Raspberry Pomegranate, New York Cheesecake and Dulce De Leche, who wouldn’t love Sweet Frog?

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Dr. Safadi weighs in on the importance of food allergies

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By Jessica Kempf

Guiding Angels for the Blind

Navigating the world of food allergies can be daunting to parents, teachers, friends and family. Dr. Ghassan Safadi, Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist, who runs a practice in Findlay, weighed in on the prevalence of food allergies. “Food allergies affect an estimated 10 to 15 percent of the population.

Although many people think of food intolerance or digestive issues as allergies, real food allergies are truly a lifethreatening event. True allergic reactions to food include hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing and throat closing that occur usually within minutes following food ingestion.”

There are a lot of questions concerning why food allergies have become so common, but not many answers. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, there is no clear evidence linking the avoidance or consumption of certain foods during pregnancy as a cause of food allergies in

children. The recommendation is simply to eat a balanced diet during pregnancy and nursing. In most cases, there is no need to delay feeding a 4 to 6-month baby solid foods such as eggs, dairy, and nut butters but parents should always speak with their pediatrician about the timing of allergenic foods to make sure it is safe for their baby.

Read all food labels to avoid the allergens and always carry life-saving epinephrine with you. Speak with family, friends, and caretakers to educate them on the seriousness of food allergies. As Dr. Safadi points out, “The problem is no one knows when a reaction starts or whether that reaction is going to become a serious one. It is therefore recommended that epinephrine be administered following any confirmed allergenic food ingestion that is associated with definitive symptoms (such as hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing), and call 911 right away.”

If you have Food Allergy questions, we have answers! Send them to editor@findlayfamily.com. Dr. Ghassan Safadi, 1818 Chapel Drive, Suite A, Findlay.

419-427-2900. www.findlayallergy.com.

Hot Yoga Findlay is On Fire

One of the newest health and wellness centers to make its way to Findlay recently celebrated their one-year anniversary early in September with a student appreciation weekend that included complimentary classes, gifts, drinks and dinner. In addition to that, they participated in “karma yoga” by sponsoring and participating in the Owens Community College 5K Run that supported an emergency tuition fund for students

in need.

Over the last year, owners Kelsey Terry and Janet Kolesar-Lis say they are most proud of their expansion from yoga and pilates to also include Core Barre exercises, not offered elsewhere in Findlay.

On October 24, they will host a trunk show featuring Lululemon with plenty of workout gear in a variety of sizes as well as cocktails, hor d’oeuvres and shopping!

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Friday, October 24 from 6-8pm. $5/admission with a free class pass. For more information, visit www.hotyogafindlay.com.

An “illuminating” experience, dining on a three-course meal in total darkness, is being sponsored by Town Money Saver at the Agency on Aging. Go on a journey of tastes, sounds and touch to get a feel for what it’s like to be blind for an evening. The “Dinner in the Dark” fundraiser will help LODESTAR Guiding Angels for the Blind to provide guide dogs to blind and visually impaired children with their Little Angel Mobility and Guiding Angel dog programs. -NH Thursday, October 23 from 6-8pm. $25/each or $150/table of six. Tickets can be purchased at Doranne’s Gift and Gourmet (327 S. Main St.), Massage Therapy Clinic (111 W. Crawford) or online at lodestarditd. eventbrite.com. For more information call 419-796-1329 or email info@lodestarga.org.

Clothing Tailored for Special Needs

Karen Bowersox is changing the fashion world with a good heart and Downs Designs

By Nadine Hariri

“The love of my life is my Downs Designs business,” says entrepreneur and philanthropist, Karen Bowersox.

“I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing.”

The 65-year-old Mentor, OH grandmother has been making clothing for children and adults with Down Syndrome for four and a half years, since realizing how much her granddaughter, Maggie, was restricted by the lack of properly fitting pants.

Bowersox is now an expert in providing stretchy jeans without buttons or zippers that are easy to put on and take off. The “Maggie” jean is scheduled to be introduced this month after two and a half years of perfecting the fit.

Maggie is now nine, and when she was born with Down syndrome, Bowersox admits she didn’t know much about it. “I noticed her clothes were always dragging and her sleeves were always in her cereal,” she said. “My daughter was so frustrated with everything being too long on her.”

With frustration mounting, she decided to order Maggie something online.

When that search came up completely empty, she knew it was time to take action.

She spoke to a design school in Cleveland on where to get started. And Downs Designs was off and running.

The growing business is busy keeping up with orders, and with popular sizes dwindling, Bowersox decided to launch a Kickstarter program to raise funds in order to support production and an expansion of the line. Her goal is to provide much more than just jeans, including men’s and women’s shorts, tops and black dress pants.

“I’m hoping to get the support from our community to help me continue on with this clothing line,” Bowersox said. “I feel that once I have more to sell, sales will increase along with the expanded selection.”

Waking up everyday at 3am, Bowersox says she somehow never feels tired. “It’s never work for me. I would have never thought that a pair of pants could change a person’s life so dramatically. My life will never be the same.”

Downs Designs, 8796 Tyler Boulevard, Mentor. 877-390-4851. www.downsdesigns.com.

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Success Through a Melody Joshua Orr uses music to achieve his goals

By Kay Mathias

Eighteen-year-old Joshua Orr of Findlay has been playing the violin since he was four.

Orr’s talents recently led to a win in a local music scholarship competition and have helped him prepare for an ambitious future career in government.

Orr was awarded the Findlay Light Opera Company’s 2014 Eleanor S. Mitchell Performing Arts Scholarship of $1,000. He competed against seven other local musicians in a juried recital, open to the public.

“I entered the competition because I wanted to see how well I compared to some very good musicians in the area, and to see if I could win a scholarship for college,” Orr said. “I performed the best out of all of the competitors that day. I did not in any way anticipate that I would win, so I was quite surprised.”

The recent Findlay High School graduate will be attending the Virginia Military Institute this fall, majoring in International Studies with a minor in Arabic. “My specific future goal is to become an officer in the Unites States Army, and then go into ordinance,” Orr said. “After that, I would like to pursue a career in a government agency situation.”

He has kept himself on track with life and career planning throughout his teen years, largely through musical education and performance. “I have participated in numerous camps, mentoring sessions, master classes, competitions, and concerts since I was eight years old,” Orr said. “I have taken private lessons and I play violin at various restaurants and, during the holidays, I do a lot of different church services.”

He attributes his success to two teachers for showing him persistence and dedication - Carrie Stuckart, who taught him how to fiddle, and introduced Orr to fiddling competitions, and Ioana Galu, who Orr says is a very patient teacher.

Besides his musical gifts, Orr also believes his father’s words and Josh’s own approach to life are the keys to achieving current and future success.

“My dad always said, ‘When your mind is tired, exercise your body.

When your body is tired, exercise your mind. When both are tired, eat something and sleep’. My own advice is to just find something you enjoy, and aggressively pursue it. Nothing is handed to you, so if you want something, you are going to need to put in the work in order to achieve your goals.”

Findlay Upward Sports League K-6th registration Sept. 16 to Nov. 13

Go to www.findlayupward.org to learn more or sign up today! Early rates end Oct. 31.

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The spookiest events taking place in Findlay

Beware! hauntingly The list below gives y ing on in th good look into what’sou a e Findlay a spookiest m rea during goo n th o f the year. G the your broom rab s ti ck and we “witch” way ’ll tell you to g o for h dy, corn ma zes, pumpk alloween canins and mo re!

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Saturdays and Sundays, September 20- October 26

Corn Maze and Cider Press

1-8pm Suter Farms 8250 Road R, Pandora 419-384-3331, suterproduce.com An amazing corn maze, cider press, hayrides, pick-your-own-pumpkin patch, corn cannons, giant tube slides and more. Adults $6, Students (K-College) $4.50. Hayrides $2.50 (under 3 free).

Through October

Pumpkin Picking

Saturdays, 10am–5pm, Sundays, Noon–5pm, Weekdays 3–5pm The Homestead Fall Farm 6850 Biglick Township 258, Alvada 419-894-6765, facebook.com/TheHomesteadFallFarm The place to visit for pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, broom corn, fall crafts and more.

Saturdays and Sundays, October 4-26

Pumpkin Train

1-4pm Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc. 12505 County Rd. 99, Findlay 419-423-2995, nworrp.org All aboard the train for a fun ride around the Northwest Ohio railroad track! Pick up a pumpkin to decorate at home when the conductor stops next to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkins/$5, adults/$2, children/$1.

Saturday, October 11

What do your kids enjoy most about Halloween in Findlay?

Thursday and Friday, October 23-24

Fall on the Farm and Scout Day

10am–5pm Sauder Village 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold 1-800-590-9755, saudervillage.com Take a step back in time and prepare for the cold weather ahead the old-fashioned way. Children can shell corn, dig potatoes, churn butter, pack apples, and make a pie crust. Crafts include decorating a pumpkin, making a corn husk doll, and much more. Boy and Girl Scouts get in free (must be in uniform and present membership card). Adults/$16, students (6-16)/$10, children (ages 5 and under)/free.

Pumpkin Path and Little Boo at the Zoo

They love picking out their costumes and going to the parade!

Kristy McDaniel

10am-3pm Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-5721, toledozoo.org Trick-or-treat and so much more! Themed stations, music, crafts, animal demonstrations and games. Pumpkin Path is perfect for older children while the Little Boo is designed for the zoo’s youngest visitors. Bring your own bag, plastic pumpkin or other container.

Special admission prices apply, check the website for more information.

The parade and Trick or Treat Night.

Vickie Ruiz Sons

Saturday, October 18

Exploring the Fall Sky

Saturday, October 25

7pm Riverbend Recreational Area, Shelter 5 16618 Township Road 208, Findlay 419-424-7140, hancockparks.com Learn about the constellations and objects to look for in the autumn sky. Kevin Smith of the Millstream Astronomy Club will be presenting. Free.

Saturday, October 18

Enchanted Forest Walk

7-8:30pm Oakwoods Discovery Center 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay (off County Road 144) 419-425-PARK/7275, hancockparks.com Stroll down a wooded trail filled with characters. Groups will leave the “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center with a guide every 15 minutes. Warm up afterwards by an outside fire with refreshments. $2 per person. Register by Friday, October 17. Participants must be ages 4 and up.

Trunk or Treat

1–2pm Immanuel Lutheran Church 2300 Northridge Rd., Findlay 419-422-8209, immanuelfindlay.org It’s “trunk or treat”—a safe, non-scary alternative. The event takes place in t he parking lot and church members hand out treats from their trunks.

Refreshments will also be served.

No scary costumes. Free.

We celebrate a Halloween birthday!

Staci Phelps Reiter

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Monday, October 6

Bats of Ohio

6:30–7:30pm Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay, Children’s Program Room 419-422-1712, findlaylibrary.org Children in grades 1 to 4 will go batty learning about bats with hands-on activities presented by the Hancock Park District. Register online or at the library’s children’s desk. Free.

Saturday, October 18

24th Annual Halloween Folklore and FunFest

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4–9pm Wood County Historical Center & Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green 419-352-0967, woodcountyhistory.org Fun for all ages with horse-drawn carriage rides, monster theatre, folklore tours, cider press, children’s games, warming fire, and the “coffin café” for refreshments.

Costumes are welcome, but not required. Free admission.

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Thursday, October 30

1–4pm Children’s Museum of Findlay Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave., Findlay 419-423-8732, cmfindlay.com The Children’s Museum of Findlay is hosting a Halloween party with discounted admission and special activities at each sponsored exhibit.

6:30–8pm City of Findlay Get your treat bag ready! Free.

Trick or Treat

Halloween Party

Saturday, October 25

Spooktacular

5–8pm Hancock Historical Museum 422 West Sandusky St., Findlay 419-423-4433, hancockhistoricalmuseum.org A night of Halloween fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a tour through the “haunted” Hull House, sample pumpkin and apple treats cooked over the hearth in the Crawford Log House, decorate pumpkins and cookies, and enjoy Halloween storytelling and 19th century games. Refreshments available.

No admission charged.

Monday, October 27

Special Kids Therapy Trunk or Treat

4-7pm Blanchard Valley Center 1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-422-6387, specialkidstherapy.org The special needs community will enjoy this fun trick-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged. Free.

Thursday, October 30

Indoor Trick or Treat

6:30–8pm Findlay Village Mall Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave., Findlay 419-423-8732, shopfindlayvillagemall.com For the trick-or-treaters (and their parents) who prefer to stay warm and dry, participating mall retailers will hand out treats to costumed guests. Free.

Saturday, November 1

Fall Family Fest 2014— Royal Family

11am–3pm Gateway Church 9555 CR 9 (across from Liberty-Benton High School) 419-423-5947, www.gatewayepc.org A non-scary and safe Halloween alternative for families. A day of royal fun with inflatables, a climbing wall, games, prizes, food and more! Children are invited to wear non-scary costumes or to dress like kings, queens, maidens, princesses and princes. Free.

Tuesday, October 28

Halloween Parade

Trick or Treat

7-9pm City of Findlay, Downtown hancockleadership.org/parade Findlay’s biggest parade of the year—a fun event for the whole family with costumes, floats, marching bands, and candy galore.

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Recommended age: 3+ (Test subjects, ages 5 and 9, loved it!)

Time: 20 minutes Things you will need: Large Styrofoam cup, white kitchen garbage bag, construction paper, glue, scissors, pencil, 3 feet of yarn or string Steps: 1. Draw a face on the construction paper color of your choice and cut out. Glue face on the Styrofoam cup.

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For Fall: My Fancy Finds Book Grab a bag and take your child on a nature walk (We visited Riverbend Recreation Area), snapping off and scooping up any interesting flowers or leaves to make a book! Just the walk was an adventure, as we discovered a ladybug larva, a shiny pink and blue bug we had never seen, a caterpillar, a pretty yellow bird, an ant hill and much more.

Recommended age: 3+ (My 5 and 9-yearold test subjects said this is one of the best crafts we’ve ever created, and we have made MANY crafts.)

Time: 2 to 3 hours, including nature walk Things you will need: Bag for your finds, clear contact paper, markers, scissors, construction paper, hole punch, yarn or string, craft foam, buttons, other fun items from around the house to glue on book cover.

Steps: 1. Spread your finds on a table and estimate how many pages you will need.

2. We cut our contact paper about an inch smaller than a page of construction paper.

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3. As the adult cuts the contact paper, have the child begin their book cover. Write “My Fancy Finds” on the front and decorate with markers and/or glue fun items on the front.

4. When the contact paper is ready, remove the cover sheet and place it on the table, sticky side up. Have your child press her finds onto the page to make a collage. When finished, peel back another piece of contact paper to carefully place on top to seal in the collage. Repeat for each page.

5. Arrange your book. We placed a sheet of construction paper in between each collage page so the items would show up nicely.

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Admission is $1. This event is sponsored by local dentists and is a non-candy event. Come and join in the fun.

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Prior to completing her Masters as a Certified Nurse Midwife, Brittney worked for Findlay Women’s Care as a Registered Nurse and with Blanchard Valley Hospital in Labor and Delivery for 3 years.

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The first time my children went trick-or-treating together, the older was Dora the Explorer and the younger was her sidekick, Boots. Another time, one was Cinderella and the other was Sleeping Beauty.

They’ve always been Halloween partners, and even when the older one stopped going trick-or-treating, the younger one voluntarily shared her candy at the end of the night. They would both sit at the kitchen table and sift through the goods, negotiating about who got the Milky Way and who got the Smarties.

This year all that changes, because my younger daughter will have braces just in time for Halloween.

I knew a long time ago that braces were inevitable. After nearly two years of retainers, extractions, dental scans and orthodontist visits, the girl got her grill this fall. She was excited, but also had a bucket list of meals to check off. One good dinner at Olive Garden. The final bowl of popcorn. The last stick of gum for a good long while.

All was well until she realized she would have braces before Halloween.

Uh-oh.

Most kids, if they are honest, don’t care much about dressing up at Halloween. Deep down, dress up is a means to an end that is covered in gooey chocolate and sugar. We see the gamut of trick-ortreaters in our neighborhood, from the cute little pumpkins pushed in strollers to the teens dressed as zombies. The payoff for all of them is candy.

So what happens if you can’t actually eat that candy? Could this be our last year for trick-or -treat?

When my daughter was a first grader, she spent a week in the hospital and missed every single school and community Halloween event, including trick or treat. Since then, she has attacked the holi-

The Bartos Boots and Dordressed for Halloween as a from Dora the Explorer day with gusto. Last year we spent every moment of Findlay’s trick or treat time in our neighborhood, starting from the back where no one goes and working our way forward for the full 90 minutes.

During the summer we started discussing trick or treat (I told you she takes it seriously). There might be some candy she can have. There are, however, dentists and charities that accept candy to send to our overseas soldiers. That sounds like a good fit for us.

Last spring we sent a huge box of candy and other goodies to my niece’s husband who was stationed in Afghanistan.

It was more about making sure he knew he was loved and missed, and he shared the bounty with everyone on base. He said he was the most popular guy around for the day or two it took for everyone to have a handful of home.

So it looks like trick or treat is a ‘go’ this year, even if my daughter can only have a piece or two of treasured candy.

The rest will go to a bunch of men and women we don’t know, but who will receive the candy as an inadequate, but heartfelt, thank you.

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The Flick and Hassan family bask in a triplet delivery

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Haley Hassan and David Flick are embracing the arrival of their triplets, Cami, Keeley and Kinley

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“I never expected this to happen to me,” said 26-year-old Haley Hassan about the recent births of her 5-month-old identical triplets, Cami, Keeley and Kiley. “I am extremely blessed. This is what God wanted and God is the one I have to thank.”

Thirty-three-year-old dad, David Flick, feels the same way.

“I couldn’t have imagined this would happen in a million years,” said Flick.

“As soon as they were delivered I got to be there and take pictures and I thought wow, three different kids, three different beds...”

A couple for seven years, Hassan and Flick of Findlay decided to expand their family, which at the time included David’s child, 11 year-old Caitlen, and their 2-year-old daughter Kenley. Little did they know, their wishes for a third child in their lives would be multiplied by three.

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Flick said upon receiving the news during an early ultrasound visit that “there are three heartbeats in there,” he was so shocked he had to ask for a trashcan. Family and friends didn’t believe the couple when they tried to explain what was ahead of them. “Everyone thought we were joking,” said Flick. “The chances of having identical triplets is extremely rare.. about one in 100 million chance of having identical triplets, coming from the same fertilized egg sharing one placenta.”

Hassan and Flick feel so blessed by the experience of their triplets’ births that they downplay the rough road they have all been through. Born ten weeks early, the triplets were delivered by emergency Csection during Haley’s closely-monitored 30th week of pregnancy at Toledo Hospital. Kiley and Keeley weighed in at 5.9 and 5.10 lbs, but Cami who has IUGR (In-

trauterine Growth Restriction) weighed in just over the 1 pound mark. “She was so tiny they had to put her on a pillow to be held,” said Flick.

Kiley and Keeley encountered heart valve issues initially, but Cami, the weakest of the three, also suffers from thyroid and brain development issues, and has to see numerous medical specialists. All three use heart monitors at home. “All of the babies are doing well and Cami is feisty and such a fighter,” said Hassan.

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According to Flick, the extended family has pulled together to help care for the triplets and to give the couple much needed breaks.

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“It has made me a better and more patient person,” Flick said. “I am more open now in allowing my family to help out. I also spend a lot more time at home-at first you think, ‘Oh my God, it’s going to be super hard’, but it’s not that bad. They’re good babies. I have good communication with Haley and let her rest when she is physically drained.”

Hassan says the attitude that has gotten them through the rougher days is one of gratitude and acceptance.

“I tell people this is what I get for wanting a big family,” Hassan says jokingly, and adds, “This is my life and I LOVE it. There are days I feel down (because of the triplets’ health issues), but I pull myself out because the attitude I’ve had all along is not to stress the things I cannot change. I am extremely blessed and it’s all in God’s hands.”

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The Traveling Taco Truck A delicious menu, received with a smile

Amy May’s Rockin’ Taco Makes appearances at sporting, charity and special events. Open March 20 to mid-December.

419-479-8269 Hours- Monday: 11am to 7pm, Dietsch's parking lot, 400 W. Main Cross St. Tuesday- Thursday: 11am to 7pm, Carriage House Plaza near Tidy Rides Friday: 11am to 2:30pm, Carriage House Plaza near Tidy Rides Watch “Amy May’s Rockin’ Taco” on Facebook for location, hours, specials and new menu items.

Carryout and catering available. Cash and check only.

When you stop at Amy May’s Rockin’ Taco truck, it is her hope that you not only enjoy her delicious food but leave content, feeling like you’ve seen an old pal.

“I want people to feel like they’re stopping by their friend’s house,” owner Amy May Bollinger said.

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never been willing to taste a tiny crumb of taco – sampled custom made fare that they loved.

Watch her Facebook page – she posts her location, hours and any new menu items every day. Amy May is primarily open for lunch, but does have limited dinner hours.

Homemade menu options

The Rockin’ Taco’s menu boasts Bollinger’s own homemade recipes. Culinary school trained, she has always loved to cook. New menu items pop up often, as she creates new recipes with the change of seasons.

Main staples typically available are a $2 taco, your choice of: beef and bean, chicken, barbacoa, carnitas, or steak and bacon. Burritos offerings, which range from $4 to $8.50, are a five-layer, monster with bean and cheese, steak, or barbacoa.

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Available additions to your taco or burrito, which are all organic, include lettuce, onion, tomato, cilantro, and, when available, avocado. Customers can also add hot or mild salsa, sour cream or sides such as deluxe nachos, taco salad, chips and cheese or salsa, a bowl of soup, beans, a walking taco, or rice.

Specials and value meals are also available, with cans and bottles of Coke, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew, water and Powerade being the prime drink choices.

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Our family rolled up interested in an early evening meal, and our visit was memorable, to say the least. Bollinger has a card table for patrons to use, so we thought we would just dine there, getting a kick out of the traffic on Tiffin Avenue zooming by. She was more than happy to put together a taco I hoped my kids would eat, which we agreed was chicken, lettuce, cheese and sour cream.

As our orders took shape, so did an approaching thunderstorm. My husband swung into action, placed the card table under the nearby “Tidy Rides” car shelter, gathered the kids, and as the wind blew and the rain poured, we sampled our food.

My five-layer taco housed lettuce, tomato, onion, refried beans, cheese, rice, beef, sour cream and mild salsa. It tasted wonderful and I especially enjoyed the freshness of the soft shell, the moderate tang of the salsa, and the appealing mixture of so many great ingredients.

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Noise level Generator that powers the trailer is loud, but after a while you don’t notice it Bathroom amenities No public restroom

High Chairs No, one card table available for dining Got Milk? No, but typically they have bottles of water and Powerade Kid’s menu? No, but happy to make something agreeable for your child

Food allergy concerns? Can work with the customer – knows how to work around allergies because of culinary school training beef tacos and the tortilla chips and cheese as a side. It disappeared quickly, and that is always a compliment.

The biggest shock of the evening was the kids’ delight in their tacos. Not only did my 9-year-old son devour his first taco, but he asked for another – with onions. (Who are you?!)

“This is a taco,” he said looking it over in his hand. “A good one.” He also busted out a, “Yummy, yummy, yummy.”

My 5-year-old daughter ate her taco happily as well. It was so fantastic, to go from dreading the kids’ reactions to feeling proud of them for trying something new and expanding their narrow palettes.

They left happy, adorned with red mustaches from their Powerade drinks.

Thanks Amy May, for being so friendly that my kids wanted to give it a chance, and for your card table. If it weren’t for that card table, we would have eaten at home and missed a pretty cool thunderstormtacos-along-the-busy-road memory.

{ October 2014 } All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation, and limited size.

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1 WEDNESDAY Spooky Science - Enjoy science-based spooky-themed activities designed to get you into the Halloween mood. TuesdaysSundays, through October 31. 10am-5pm.

General admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Art in the Park - Enjoy making some fantastic artwork outside, inspired by the beautiful fall colors. For teens and adults.

6-8pm. Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave. 419-425-PARK. hancockparks.com

2 THURSDAY Brain Builders Club - Come hang out with your friends after school and enjoy some building challenges. 4:30-5:30pm.

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

3 FRIDAY Paint & Sip Event - Enjoy an evening of painting instruction and fun with friends!

Each person will leave with their own mas‑ terpiece. $35. Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Rd., Bluffton. 419-385-4150. blufftonpubliclibrary.org Tomodachi Time - This is a fun Japanese learning experience for ages 7-10 hosted by the Children’s Museum of Findlay.

Registration required. 11am-noon. Adults, $6.50/ kids, $4.50. Children’s Museum of Findlay at the Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com/LittleMainStreet

4 SATURDAY All Aboard Train Days - Watching the trains go round the tracks, through the tunnels and over a bridge past tiny little homes, barns and landscapes as the Swanton Area Railroad & Model Club share a variety of trains set up in the Festival Barn. Enter the drawing for your chance to be a “guest conductor” on the Erie Express train. Today, 10am-5pm & Sunday, October 5, noon-4pm. General admission. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold. 1-800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

5 SUNDAY Fall Science Day - Experience fun, hands-on science activities that engage kids in a wide range of scientific realms. 11am4pm. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Landscape & Wildlife Photography Workshops - Learn the basic techniques of how to capture that perfect digital nature photograph. For ages 15+. Sundays through October 19. Registration required.

3-5pm. $18 for all three sessions. Doc Phillips Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln.419-425-PARK. hancockparks.com

6 MONDAY Pioneer Tyke Hikes - Visit the McKinnis House and discover what it was like to be a pioneer. Experience grinding corn, pressing apples for cider and take a tour through the historic McKinnis house. For ages 3-6 with an adult. 10am & 1pm.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Bats of Ohio - Go batty and learn all about the creepy, yet cute, bats that fly in the night sky. For grades 1-4. 6:307:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Girl Scout Princess Party - Parents and girls not in Girl Scouts K-3 will enjoy this Girl Scout Princess Recruitment Party.

5:30-6:30pm. St. Michael the Archangel Elementary Teacher’s Lounge, 723 Sutton Place. 419-225-3058. girscoutsofwesternohio.org

Teen Movie Night: A Walk to Remember - Come to the library and watch teen friendly movies. Grades 5-12 with a parent permission form on file.

Popcorn is provided, teens are asked to bring their own drinks. 5:30-8pm. FindlayHancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

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Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5/ Hancock County Fairgrounds The equation – great shopping, great food and great children’s entertainment ‑ is just right for parents and kids alike at the 27th Annual Christmas in October craft show at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. More than 300 craft exhibitors and two dozen food vendors are slated. Kids can look forward to bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, Buttons the Clown and an appearance by Santa Claus himself. Crafts will be housed in 11 buildings, two big top tents and dozens of outdoor locations. All types of crafters and styles will be on site including Americana, Country, Primitive, Contemporary, Shabby Chic, Folk Art and more. “You can find just about anything,” said Judy Cloud, owner and promoter of Christmas in October. “It’s a nice event – it’s nice to see moms and friends and kids out there, families, or ladies making a fun day of it shopping together.” Saturday from 11am-4pm and Sunday from 10am5pm. 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. $5/adults and free/children ages 12 and under. 419-436-1457.

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Sensory Story Time - An interactive and educational program that combines, songs, movement, and therapeutic activities that stimulates all five senses and promotes learning. 6:30-7:30pm. Findlay-Hancock Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Tales for Tots - The Mazza Museum offers fun-themed storytelling to engage the young and young at heart. The theme of this season; All Creatures Great and Small.

Optional sack lunch following story time.

Also on October 22. 11-11:30am. Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free Toledo Zoo Event - Toledo Zoo staff will be providing a fun, interactive educa‑ tional hour for children grades 3-6 at the Children’s Museum of Findlay. Come join the fun! Please visit the Children’s Museum of Findlay’s Facebook page to register.

11am. Adults, $6.50/ kids, $4.50.

Children’s Museum of Findlay at the Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-2509616. cmfindlay.com/LittleMainStreet

• High Quality Early Childhood/ Preschool Learning Programs • Degree Teachers in all Classrooms • Using creative curriculum & state standards • Learning in our beautiful outdoor playgrounds • Promotes Physical, Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development • Building a strong base starting in the infant room through school agers to make the children at ATC become healthy, strong, and ready for their academic years to become leaders and role models in our society.

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continued from pg 17 Good Doggie - Meet doggone good dog trainers and their dogs. Learn about working with dogs on beginning and advanced obedience. Children will enjoy watching demonstrations. 6:30-7pm.

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

10 FRIDAY Gizmo’s Birthday - Gizmo is turning 5! Celebrate with Gizmo today. Sign his Birthday Card and enjoy his favorite treat, liquid nitrogen ice cream. 10am. General admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

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11 SATURDAY Flag City Classic Disc Golf Tournament - Hone your throwing skills and compete in this Professional Disk Golf Association sanctioned event consisting of two rounds 18 holes each. Registration begins at 8am, tournament starts at 10am.

Riverbend Shelter 3, 16618 TR 208.

419-425-PARK. hancockparks.com Apple Butter Fest and Craft Show Van Buren Lions Club will host the 25th annual apple butter fest and craft show with homemade apple butter and bean soup for sale. Entertainment throughout the day, quilt show, food vendors, and children’s activities. 9am-3pm. Van Buren High School, 217 S. Main St., Van Buren.

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Toledo, Doll, Bear, and Toy Show See some of the most cuddly teddy bears and classic dolls and toys. 10am-4pm. $5/children 12 and under, free. Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

13 MONDAY Jammin’ @ the Library - An informal time for acoustic musicians to gather and share their love of music. Weather permitting on the front lawn, bring your lawn chair!

In the event of rain, event will be moved to library main floor. Also on October 27.

6pm. Bluffton Family Recreation,145 S. Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org Free

14 TUESDAY “Clue” or Who Dung It? - Help solve nature’s version of the popular mystery game “Clue” by following clues left behind throughout the woods. Riverbend Recreation Area Shelter 2, 16618 TR 208.

419-425-PARK. hancockparks.com

16 THURSDAY Pet Portrait Day at the Park - Join the fun and create an everlasting memory of you and your pet(s). All furry friends are welcome. Call for a reserved time slot. 2-6pm. $50 donation. Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter 7 by Dog Park, 16618 Township Road 208.

419-424-7140. hancockparks.com Skippyjon Jones - Join Skippyjon and his wild imagination in a live production brought to life through Theaterworks USA. 10am. $3. St. Michael’s School Auditorium, 723 Sutton Place.

419-422-3412. artspartnership.com

17 FRIDAY Shrek the Musical - Based on the award-winning animated film, Shrek the musical is the story of a grouchy ogre who just wants to be left alone. October 17, 7pm & October 19, 2pm. $10, adults/$8, seniors/$6, students/$12, at the door. First Presbyterian Church, 2330 South Main St. 419-422-3412. artspartnership.com

18 SATURDAY Art Time - Awakening Minds Art will be presenting interactive art time for children at the Children’s Museum of Findlay. Noon.

Children under 3 free/ ages 3 & over, $4.50/ adults, $6.50. Adults, $6.50/ kids, $4.50. Children’s Museum of Findlay at the Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com/LittleMainStreet Teen/Tween Crafty Saturday - Enjoy a teen/tween craft Saturday at your library.

1:30-3:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

21 TUESDAY Tween Night - Enjoy Halloween themed activities, costumes are encouraged. For grades 3-6. 6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Fire Safety Day - The Findlay Fire Department will be hosting educational activities and discuss fire safety in your home at the Children’s Museum of Findlay.

All children will receive a free smoke detector. Registration recommended. 10:30am.

Adults, $6.50/ ages 3 and over, $4.50/ ages 3 and under, free. Adults, $6.50/ kids, $4.50. Children’s Museum of Findlay at the Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com/LittleMainStreet Learn & Connect - Connect with families of children with special needs and learn how to make errands and outings easier.

6:30-8pm. Blanchard Valley Center, 1700 E. Sandusky St. 419-422-6387. blanchardvalley.org Free

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23 THURSDAY Monster Bash-Member’s Only Event Gather your zombie family for a haunting evening filled with special activities and demonstrations. 6-8pm. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo.

419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

24 FRIDAY Beer Tasting and Brew Demo Sample locally-brewed beers and benefit The Arts Partnerships arts in education programs at the same time. Live music by performer Nick Nowlan. Ages 21+.

5:30-9:30pm. $25 presale/$30 at doorincludes 4 tastings; $10 for non-tasting pass. The Jones Mansion, 313 E. Sandusky St. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com

25 SATURDAY Kiwanis Kostume Run - Wear your favorite costume and support a great cause with proceeds benefiting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing a new book in the mail every month to children from birth until 5 years of age. Registration required. 10am. $20 for 5K, $5 for Kids Fun Run. Emory Adams Park, 1827 South Blanchard St. 419-424-7176. visitfindlay.com Kids in the Park: Colors Hike Celebrate fall with Program Assistant Chris Allen and take a breath while looking at the fall colors. Bring along a camera to capture photographs of the kids playing in the colorful fall leaves. 1-3pm. Riverbend Recreation Area Shelter 1, 16618 Township Road 208. 419-424-7140. hancockparks.com Free Project Hope Trick or Treat on Horseback - Everyone will have fun on the guided horseback rides, making stops at 10 different activities. Costumes are encouraged. For all ages. 1-5pm. $7.

6645 Twp. Rd. 215.

The Courier’s Holiday Craft Show/ Flea Market for Charity - Enjoy craft items, flea markets and garage sale items.

All proceeds from booth rentals will be used to help Hancock County Families have a better holiday season. 9am-1pm. The Courier (garage), 701 W. Sandusky St. 419-427-8437. thecourier.com

26 SUNDAY Family Movie - Enjoy an afternoon together as a family while watching a family-friendly flick. 1:30-3:30pm.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Ohio Bats - These night time flyers have many myths about them, so come and learn which ones are true! Find out which one of the 11 native bats could be living in your backyard. You will also be able to compare yourself to a Little Brown Bat. 1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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Wee Ones: Bats! - This program includes a story, activities and a craft. For ages 3 and younger with an adult. 10am & 1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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Findlay Halloween Parade - Watch as downtown Findlay comes to life with floats and all sorts of Halloween spooks!

Bring a bag for candy! 7pm. Downtown Findlay. hancockleadership.org/parade Free

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29 WEDNESDAY Wild Conservation: Bats! - Discover unique and fascinating characteristics about bats. For grades 3+. 10:30am. Adults, $6.50/ kids, $4.50. Children’s Museum of Findlay at the Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com/LittleMainStreet

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Animal Demonstrations, Experience animal-feeding demonstrations and enrichment throughout the zoo. Through September 1. 10am. Free with zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Painting Class, Individuals of all ages and abilities will enjoy making beautiful paintings. No registration required.

10-11am & 5-6pm. $10/ $5 for additional siblings. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

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