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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 26 • Issue 4 April 2018

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Childcare & Preschool Guide

With so many choices, check our guide to help you find the best fit for your little learner.

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Childcare & Preschool Guide Finding the right fit for your little one P9

Money Talks

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Raising Good Sports

Why it’s important for your kids to be gracious losers

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Karla Akins, a special education teacher and awardwinning author of A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting discusses her experience as a special needs parent.

Don’t miss your chance to win this month’s Giveaway. Spring break brings lots of outdoor adventures and exploration.

These fun, fact filled guides will bring out the nature enthusiast in kiddos of all ages!

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TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant’s goals and convictions — by Erin Marsh

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Dining With Da Vinci

Museum dazzles all the senses — by Karen L. Zickes

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Caroline, 21 mos., Toledo

• Favorite food/snack: Strawberries & cheese and Mac & cheese. • What is her favorite book: Eric Carla “Papa Please Get The Moon For Me” & Dr Seuss “Go, Dog. Go! Loves books in general.

• Favorite activity: Jumping in water puddles, going to the park (climbing) sing alongs and dancing at library story time. She loves Minnie Mouse and Peppa Pig!!

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By By Kimmie Rose Your little Aries is strong-willed and motivated and also your little energizer bunny! Your little Aries Ram will be especially anxious this month as spring yields its welcoming ways to their little adventurist mind. This child is tired of being cooped up in the house and anxious to get outside and find trees to climb and dirt to dig!

As they are staring out the window and bouncing up and down ready to go burn their extra energy; it’s going to be a challenge to balance their “ I am going to go out and do this now with our without you, energy.”.This is a perfect time to teach your little Aries that nature and humans can cooperate during this changing of the seasons. By reading, you are exercising their energy in a different way and teach them why everything outside is changing and how they can help you prepare the yard so they can burn their adventurous energy off, when the earth makes the outdoors a safe play space for them! This is a great month to teach your little Aries patience and discernment for everything in life!

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For advertising and general information, call 419-244-9859 or fax 419-244-9871. E-mail ads to adsin@adamsstreetpublishing.com. Deadline for advertising copy 2 p.m. Friday before publication. Toledo Area Parent subscriptions are available by mail for $30 per year at Adams Street Publishing, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. One copy free per person per week; extra copies $1 each. Persons taking copies for any reason other than personal use are subject to prosecution.

Letters to the editor must be limited to 300 words, are subject to editing, and should include the writer’s full name and phone number. Any letter submitted to the editor or publisher may be printed at the publisher’s discretion in issues subsequent to its receipt. Entire contents © 2018 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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Parents and Grandparents gathered in Orlando to watch the St. Ursula Dance Team compete in the UDA National Dance Championships - the girls placed 8th in POM and 9th in Jazz out of 115 teams.

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Creative break

Keep the kids busy and not bored during spring break– the Main Library is hosting Spring Fling: Open Lab all week long. There’s plenty of creative activities to participate in including art, cooking, and science. Kids’ innovative juices will be flowing with multiple productive activities.

1:30-3:30pm Monday, April 2 through Saturday, April 7.

Main Branch Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recognizes that prom and formal dances are a huge part of the high school experience, so they are offering a free service to make it much easier for girls to dress up for the dance. Once Upon a Formal gives girls an opportunity to pick out one gently used dress and accompanying accessories, at no charge. Hair and makeup demonstrations, a dinner gift-card giveaway and other activities will be part of the event. 10am-4pm Saturday, April 7. West Toledo Branch Library Auditorium, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free

Get moving

Munch and learn

Are the kids always hungry and craving snacks by the end of the school day? Have them test their taste buds at the library with Hannah Halfhill of Toledo GROWS by enjoying an after-school snack. The tasteful evening involves a learning experience on how to make simple, quick snacks at home. Register in advance.

2-3pm Saturday, April 14. Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd. 419-259-5240. Also on Thursday, April 19 from 4-5pm. South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St. 419-259-5395. toledolibrary.org Free

Get to work!

Asking Mom and Dad for money gets old fast. And, face it, doing chores around the house for a measly allowance is not exactly fulfilling. To land a job, people ages 16 to 24 can attend the City of Toledo Youth Commission Teen Job Fair on Saturday, April 14 at the Seagate Center. Bring your resume and can-do attitude to find a job that interests you and puts cash in your pocket. (If that sounds boring, your parents are right— it’s necessary.) 10am-2pm.

Saturday, April 14. Seagate Center Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com. Free

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Exercise is important, but having fun while doing it is more important. Take your kids to the library for a Zumba Kids lesson with Elaina Hernandez, certified ZIN instructor. Explore different styles including Latin and Hip-Hop and play interactive games. Bring some friends or go alone and meet new faces at this entertaining, kid-friendly workout.

6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, April 18. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org Free

Spreading wings with art

Have the kids explore nature and its majestic creatures— birds!

Listen in on a presentation on some notable species, followed by bird watching through the Window on Wildlife at the metroparks’ program Falcons, Flycatchers, and Other Feathered, Flying Fowl. Finish with an art project, drawing and coloring a favorite bird. $2. 9-11am Saturday, April 28. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com

Appetizers, java and more

Fans of the South Toledo cafe Plate 21: Rejoice! The quirky coffee shop has opened a second location in the Ohio Building in downtown Toledo.

Plate One, owned by Toledo City Councilwoman Sandy Spang, maintains the original shop’s quirky, relaxed vibe while offering a distinct and hip atmosphere. Grab breakfast or lunch during the day, or enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and appetizers after 4pm.

7am-8pm, Monday-Friday.

420 Madison Ave., 419-385-2121. facebook.com/Plate1coffee

Kids Eat Free!

If you don’t feel like cooking on those busy days, decide where to dine by picking a place where your kids eat free.

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Fodder for dinner

Since first opening its 7408 W. Central Ave. location in 2014, Fowl and Fodder has fed hungry families seeking healthy, fresh farm-to-table meals.

Late last year, the locally owned restaurant opened its second location in downtown Toledo at 614 Adams St. The energized urban spot, serving up the same dishes as the Sylvania restaurant, offers breakfast and lunch, and now, the downtown Fowl and Fodder is open for dinner too. 8am-9pm, Monday-Saturday. 8am-4pm, Sunday. 419-214-1588. facebook.com/fowlandfodderdowntowntoledo

QDA open enrollment

Because no two people learn exactly the same way, sometimes traditional schooling doesn’t work for every child.

That’s why QDA, an online K-12 public school, aims to provide students with individualized education, to meet their needs to succeed. QDA is open to any student living in Ohio, and, because QDA is a state-funded school, tuition is free for students. Though courses are entirely online, the education goes beyond a computer, as students also can enjoy field trips to museums, zoos, theaters and more. Learn more about QDA by visiting go2qda.org.

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Sylvania STEM Center opens minds

By Emily Remaklus

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Creating opportunities for students to develop in these fields not only benefits the kids, but also helps ensure a bright future for our society.

Open since 2015, the Sylvania STEM Center originally began when teacher and parent Crystal Burnworth introduced extracurricular STEM education in the Sylvania School District. As interest grew, STEM-based teams started to multiply and eventually a central location was established with the help of grants and investors Sylvania STEM Center became a reality.

The Center opened and interest continued to increase last year, with about 250 kids involved in teams and a few hundred more involved through the Center’s camps. The Center also hosts two tournaments for kids from grades 4-8, which last year involved over 1,500 participants.

Something for all ages Open to students from first through 12th grades, Sylvania STEM Center follows a worldwide program, FIRST, which allows kids from Sylvania to compete with kids from all over the world.

The Center participants are split into three levels based on age groups.

First through third grade students participate in the Junior FIRST Lego League (JFLL) where they are guided by adult coaches to use Legos to design models. Additionally, teams develop a Show Me Poster, illustrating the journey of designing and creating the models.

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on the process, but also helps them practice presentation skills. Kids in this age category can also participate in expos, if they choose.

When students get a little older (grades 4-8), they join the First Lego League (FLL) which allows them to work more closely on real-world science and technology problems. Groups work to answer a scientific question and build a Lego robot to perform a series of tasks that revolve around a specific theme. In FLL kids can participate in official tournaments.

The last tier is the First Tech Challenge (FTC), designated for high school students. At this level, students design, build and program robots to compete head to head against other teams’ robots to complete specific challenges, which require real-world engineering processes and sound engineering principles.

Along with the opportunity to compete in various tournaments and the World Championship, FTC students also can qualify for many scholarships to over 130 different colleges.

With the continuing growth of STEM occupations, it is important to maintain students’ interest in these fields.

Sylvania STEM Center is a great place for students to become immersed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For those interested, and to get involved, visit sylvaniastem.org and look for applications to participate in the program to be posted this Spring.

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guide Think outside, no box required The days are getting longer and the weather is slowly getting warmer, which means summer break will be here soon. Looking for a fun way to keep your children engaged, entertained, and educated during those months off from school? We’ve compiled our Summer Camp Guide, a list of local camps that are sure to make this summer a memorable one.

West Side Montessori Be Your Own Superhero at West Side Montessori

Toledo Campus: Programs for campers 13 months through 4th grade.

7115 W. Bancroft St., 419-866-1931.

Perrysburg Campus: Programs for campers 13 months through kindergarten.

13587 Roachton Rd., 419-874-9385.

All camps begin on June 13 and end August 3. Online registration begins April 10. Register before May 19 and you’ll be entered to win a free week of summer camp.

For more information, visit MontessoriToledo.org or contact the Summer Camp Director, Brandi Parcell, at bparcell@montessoritoledo.org.

Throughout the summer your child will experience a variety of dynamic community partners that will keep them wanting to come back every single day. Magic shows, hula hooping experts, exotic reptiles, toddler music

lessons, dog trainers, gymnastics, outdoor exploration, swimming, and more.

Level Up Village is a brand new community partner with WSM offering an amazing platform creating global classrooms through technology and innovative programming. WSM elementary campers will collaborate with campers in a third world country as they exchange ideas and solve challenges together. Montessori philosophy and curriculum promote an understanding and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all that exists and a consequent social policy that teaches we are stewards of the Earth. Level Up Village will offer two different weeks of programming throughout the summer. One week of programming includes introductory coding with a global twist! Students learn how to make animations and digital art using Scratch Programming Language from MIT. They learn how to snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance and speak.

Then, by collaborating with their global partner student through a series of video exchanges, they share their creations and showcase what they’ve learned about each other in their final creations.

Wood County Park District

18729 Mercer Rd., 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Park Camps Connect Students to Nature Summer camps with the Wood County Park District are just around the corner! Make the most of summer with half-day camps for children ages 5 - 15 from June 18th to July 27th. These fun and interactive camps are hosted at three different Wood County Park District Nature Preserves: W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, Bradner Nature Presrerve, and Carter Historic Farm.

This summer features: Trail Tikes, a program where kids ages 5 - 6 years enjoy a nature hike, learn about our outdoor world, and create art. Explore Nature Camps for ages 7 – 8 years and Discover Nature Camps ages 9 - 10, encourage kids to have fun and get dirty with educational activities featuring the outdoors and interactive nature experiences.

Explore/Discover the Farm Camps let kids experience summer life and play for kids growing up on a 1930s farm.

Adventure Camp for 11-12 year-olds and Extreme Adventures for ages 13 - 15, motivate youth to explore and learn about nature through adventure activities such as canoeing, archery, geocaching, and repelling. Each day, a different natural science theme is highlighted with a fun activity.

Please register in advance. There are a limited number of needs-based scholarships available for assistance with fees.

For more information, contact Jim Witter, Program Coordinator, at (419) 661-1697x1 or at jwitter@cparks.org. To register, and for more information, please visit www.wcparks.org or call (419) 353-1897.

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St. Ursula Academy

4025 Indian Rd., 419-531-1693. toledosua.org St. Ursula Academy is excited to announce its variety of athletic and enrichment 2018 Summer Camps! Our athletic camps include a variety of sessions in volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, and softball—all taught by certified coaches and featuring SUA athletes! These camps run throughout the summer. SUA’s enrichment camps run for four days and will be limited to two weeks this summer (June 4 and June 11) as our building undergoes an exciting renovation. (Our full slate of camp offerings will resume in Summer 2019!) Our selection of enrichment camps this year include: A Day in the Studio (art camp), A Day in the Lab (science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camp), A Day in the Kitchen (culinary camp), and American Girl Camp. We look forward to seeing Happy Campers in grades Kindergarten–8 this summer at SUA! Contact Rita Hayes, Director of Admissions, for more information: (419) 329-2209 or rhayes@toledosua.org.

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Rosenbloom’s Farm

2738 Shetland Rd., 419-841-3320. rosenbloomsfarm.weebly.com For their 17th year, Rosenbloom’s Farm will offer a fun and safe learning environment that allows campers to discover life on the farm. Participants will get the full “farm experience” by caring for animals, participating in crafts and games, and spending time in the garden. All of the farm’s animals (horses, llamas, goats, donkeys, bunnies, snakes and more) are friendly and love interacting with children. Camp groups are kept relatively small, so be sure to register early!

Toledo School for the Arts Summer Arts Camp & Toledo Opera Camp 7713, 333 14th St. # 4, 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org

Was your child born to perform? Then enrich your child’s life through the arts this summer, and where better to be creative than at the award-winning Toledo School for the Arts. In TSA’s Summer Arts Camp, students ages 10 – 14 will enjoy two weeks of four art experiences that will have them discovering their inner artist. Class choices include visual arts, animation, exploring instruments, creative writing, dance, improv, and makeup effects.

Or choose Toledo Opera Boot Camp and do opera all day for two weeks! 9am-3:30pm: Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 15. For a full list and descriptions of classes, go to ts4arts.org. Families are invited to attend a TSA style concert and exhibit the last day of camp. Early registration is $340 by April 23 (a 20% savings!). The average staff/camper ratio is 1:12.

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Camp runs from from 9:30-2pm. (Drop off anytime 9am or after) Extended Care Available at Additional Cost For more information call Hunters Run at 734-856-2404 Ask for Debra Shinklr or Suz Bales 9241 Secor Rd, Temperance, Michigan REGISTRATION FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE

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Camp Courageous & The Arc of Northwest Ohio serves individuals, of all ages, with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Asperger’s, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, severe ADHD.

• Camp Courageous sits on 84 beautiful acres in Whitehouse, Ohio. We offer hiking trails, a baseball field, basketball, accessible playground, full stocked art cabin, a zero-depth entry swimming pool, and much more!

• Our summer camp season is June 3 through September 30th. We offer eight separate weeks of residential camp (ages 15+), two weeks of day camp (for ages 5-18) and four respite weekends. Our trained camp counselors and onsite RNs work hard to make sure your child or loved one has the best outdoor camp experience possible!

For more information, an application, or to schedule a tour of our camp visit www.campcourageous.com or call Emily at 419-875-6828.

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Maumee Valley Country Day School

REGISTER YOUR CHILD IN SCOUTING TODAY AND START EXPERIENCING THE EXCITING CAMP OPPORTUNITIES THIS PROGRAM HAS TO OFFER.

SummerTime 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-381-1313. mvcds.org/summertime SummerTime at Maumee Valley offers weekly morning and afternoon classes for students entering grades 1 through 12, as well as “Hobbit” Preschool camp for half or full-day weeks. Camps and classes run from June 18 through July 27 (closed July 2-6) and are open to all students. Come explore the arts (performing and visual), academics, and athletics at SummerTime at Maumee Valley! Online registration is open.

For more info or to find a unit in your area visit www.beascout.org or call our service center 419-241-7293

Stonehaven Farms

Summer Horseback Riding Day Camps 351 Samaria Rd., Temperance, MI. 734-854-5825. stonehavenfarms.net Located on 55 acres in Temperance, MI, Stonehaven Farms hosts 10 weeks of summer horseback riding day camps designed to teach first time riders through intermediates how to safely and knowledgeably work around and ride horses. Riding Day Camps are appropriate for 5 - 15 year old riders, beginner through intermediate in riding ability. Our experienced school horses and ponies are perfect for teaching any type of rider English style riding and jumping. Our camp curriculum teaches valuable horsemanship information through hands on fun horse activities and games. 4 and 5 day camps run from 9am to 2pm and begin on Monday, June 18, 2018. Please check out our Summer Day Camp Programs, Lesson Program for all ages and Boarding information on our website at www.stonehavenfarms.net. Reach us by phone at 734-854- 5825. Follow us on our Stonehaven Farms Facebook page for “up to the moment” information and program announcements.

ERIE SHORES COUNCIL IS OFFERING TWO GREAT CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH !!!

St. Francis de Sales School

CAMP FRONTIER SUMMER CAMP

2018 Summer Camps

2323 W. Bancroft St., 419-531-1618. sfstoledo.org St. Francis de Sales School is gearing up for another great summer! Each year our coaches and faculty members try to add something to make our camps even better than the year before. Held June 3 through July 18, our camps offer a variety of interests including Art Camp, Baseball Camp, Lacrosse, Cyber Camp, Music Camp, Football Camp, Robo Camp, Musical Theatre Camp, and much more! Our camps allow students to go deeper into their interests as we encourage them to “be who you are and be that well.” This year, St. Francis has a few camps for girls as well as boys.

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• ATV Riding • Astronomy • Swimming/Boating • Mountain Biking/Boarding • Ecology/Fishing Open to all registered Boy Scouts.

Call 419-459-4962 or visit www.psrweb.org for more info!

CAMP MIAKONDA DAY CAMP

• BB Guns/Archery • • Swimming • BMX Bikes • STEM • Nature & Wildlife Education Open to all youth in grades 1-5 (Fall 2018) call 419-241-7293 or visit www.erieshorescouncil.org/cdc for more information.

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Children’s Theatre Workshop

2417 Collingwood Blvd., 419-2445061. ctwtoledo.org/summer_2018 Scholarships are also available at ctwtoledo.org/ scholarships, and applications are due April 16, 2018.

Children’s Theatre Workshop is offering summer programs for ages 3-18 this year on a variety of topics—something for every theatre kid! Kicking off June 4, CTW will have nine straight weeks of theatre camps ranging from drop-in classes for preschoolers, to a summer-long musical theatre camp. For preschoolers ages 3-4, CTW offers a weekly drop-in class from 9:3010:15 am on Thursdays. Campers ages 5-6 can enjoy a half-day, week-long theatre camp that combines introductory theatre concepts with a child’s natural inclinations to play. Theatre kids ages 7-9 and 10-14 will spend their day learning theatre terms, audition techniques, improvisation and theatre games. Design, rehearse and share a different short play each week!

CTW’s Costuming Camp includes instruction on hand sewing, fabric care, making patterns, and using a sewing machine. The Stage Makeup Camp curriculum includes a basic stage face, age makeup, nose and scar wax, fantasy and horror makeup, drag makeup, and others. The Improv Camps, split into ages 10-12 and 13-16, are a perfect introduction to the art of improv, or to polish skills! Musical theatre kids ages 10-18 can join CTW’s summer musical production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, which performs July 27-28, 2018. Older musical theatre students can join CTW’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, an intensive musical program for ages 13-18 and a special collaboration with Bird’s Eye View Circus! Performances are July 6-8, 2018.

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This summer is the time to discover TPS. Construction Careers Academy

June 4-8 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Grades 6th - 12th Rogers High School • 222 McTigue Dr.

The Construction Careers Academy summer camp explores various skills and technologies in the construction industry. Students will experience practical learning with hands-on activities. Registration is required and space is limited.

Toledo Public Schools is offering three unique summer camps for students in grades 6-12 that combine fun and learning in various career-tech industries.

Contact: Keith Dawson at 419 671-1000 Construction Camp

June 4-8 • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Grades 9th - 12th Waite High School • 301 Morrison Dr.

Students explore a variety of careers in the construction industry. There will be hands-on activities and field trips. Registration is required and space is limited.

Contact: Ms. Cassandra Seimet at 419-671- 8780 Natural Science Technology Center

June 4-7 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m • Grades 6th - 10th Natural Science Technology Center • 5561 Elmer Dr.

Students will explore hands-on activities in the areas of animal care, urban agriculture and natural resources management. Students participate in outdoor activities and field trips. Each participant receives a t-shirt, breakfast and lunch daily, transportation provided.

Contact: 419-671-1800 for more information

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Sunshine Studios Art Camp 305 Conant St., Maumee. 419-865-0251. sunshine.org We all have unique talents, so all young artists are welcome at this camp, whatever their level of experience or ability. Children in the session beginning June 25 will be making wind bells, toad houses, bird feeders and a flower post. Young artists in the second session will boost their abilities by working on a pottery wheel to create unique art. $75 per week-long session, held either June 25-29 or July 23-27. The average staff to camper ratio is 1:6. Camps will be held from 10-11am for kindergarten through 3rd grade and from 1-2pm for 4th through 6th grade.

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March: VolleyTots (3-5 years) VolleyKids (K-2nd) Technical Clinics April/May: Spring League (3rd-8th Grade)

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The HDCC Junior Golf Camp is held four weeks during the summer, Monday-Thursday.

Dates include June 4th-7th, June 18th-21st, July 9th-12th and July 30th-Aug 2nd.

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PLUNGE INTO CREATIVITY!

Sunshine Summer Barn Camp 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee. 419-779-0756. sunshine.org

The Sunshine Barn camp is more than riding.

New this year: Mix and match sessions to best meet your busy summer schedule! Campers can progress riding skills, learning basic animal care and grooming, enjoy crafts and games.

Snacks provided. And while our five horses— Bailey, Katie, Harley, Daisy and Taz— are often the centers of attention, our miniature ponies, goats, bunnies and even a llama love the time with children too. Each of the animals has a welcoming, gentle demeanor.

- 4 to 6-year olds: 2-5pm. Fridays, June 22 and 29, Sundays, Aug 5, Aug 12. Each session is $35.

- 6 years and older: Noon-4pm. Sundays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29 and Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26, and Aug 2. OR 2-6pm. Fridays, July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, and 17. Each session is $50.

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SUMMER CAMPS! Hey kids! Are you looking for something fun to do this summer?

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The Toledo Area Humane Society offers FUN summer camps for children ages 5 to 16!

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Teaching campers of all experiences and abilities animal care and riding skills. A variety of sessions for busy families.

4 to 6 year olds: June 22, June 29, Aug 5, Aug 12.

2-5pm. Each day session is $35.

6 years and older: July 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, & Aug 2. Noon to 4pm. Each day session is $50.

6 years and older: July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, & 17.

2 to 6pm. Each session is $50.

Sunshine summer camps encourage campers of all abilities and experiences. Many campers are typically-abled but camp counselors are able to adapt to special needs as well. At Sunshine, we realize we can all learn from shared experiences, and that makes a brighter community for all.

Sunshine Studios 305 Conant St., Maumee 419-891-8877

Encouraging artists of all abilities and experiences in hand-building, extruding clay, and surface techniques.

June 25-29 - 10 am. to 11 a.m. for K-3rd grade; 1 to 2 pm. for 4th - 6th grade. Each week session is $75.

July 23-27 – 10 am. to 11 am. for K-3rd grade; 1 to 2 pm. for 4th - 6th grade. Each week session is $75.

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Saint Rose Catholic School

217 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

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Saint Rose has a camp for every child’s interest! From princess camp; Jedi camps, LEGO camp; sports, dance, futsal, baking, geocaching and more, the camps are opportunities for children in preschool through eighth grade to participate in weekly themed programming which will further enhance their fun and education during the summer. Saint Rose hosts three weeks of summer camps available in the month of June. Each camp runs MondayFriday, 9am to noon. To register, view camp descriptions and more information, please visit the school enrollment page (listed above). Please contact Summer Camp Director, Annie Arthur, at arthur@saintroseonline.org with any questions or concerns.

YMCA of Greater Toledo

Day Camp: Best Summer Ever ymcatoledo.org/daycamp Three Locations: Wolf Creek YMCA (2100 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., 419-866-9622); Francis Family YMCA (2000 W. Dean Rd., Temperance, MI. 734-850-9622); and YMCA Storer Camps (6941 Stony Lake Rd., Jackson, MI. 517-536-8607).

Try something new, meet new friends, be active, and have fun all day long.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo encourages parents to give their kids the gift of camp.

Our experienced, well-trained YMCA of Greater Toledo staff provide opportunities for campers to develop skills and explore new interests in a safe, supportive environment. All activities are designed to be fun and stimulating to help prevent Summer Learning Loss.

Campers will develop teamwork and leadership skills while building lifelong friendships. For information regarding YMCA of Greater Toledo Day Camp dates, please visit ymcatoledo.org/daycamp

Whiteford Valley Golf Club

7980 Beck Rd., Ottawa Lake, MI. 734-856-4545.

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Junior Camp: 10-11:15am. June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. $50 per child.

Junior League: 2-4pm. Begins June 23 and runs for eight weeks. Call the Pro Shop to sign up or to get more info. Juniors play free with a paid adult (ages 14 and under).

Footgolf: The passion of soccer meets the prestige of golf in this unique game, now in its fifth season at Whiteford Valley. Great for all ages and abilities. Great for families, birthday parties, groups or individuals.

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Getting social As part of their mission to help people and families with autism, Bittersweet Farms hosts a full schedule of social activities, outings and fun nights. Want to get involved? Children, teens, and their parents will enjoy these upcoming opportunities:

Serving Teens with Autism

Bittersweet Farms offers a variety of programs

By Emily Remaklus

With a stated mission “to positively impact the lives of individuals with autism and those whose lives they touch,” Bittersweet Farms provides opportunities for adults and adolescents with autism to grow, work and live to their fullest potential.

Bittersweet’s history Bittersweet Farms began in the mid 1980’s when Bettye Ruth Kay, a high school special education teacher, realized the future looked bleak for many of her students once they left high school. Kay realized adulthood for these students often consisted of tedious and repetitive tasks in workshops, living at home with their parents or even being placed in institutions. With a dream to change the future for individuals with autism, Kay traveled to England to visit a farmstead community, which became the inspiration for Bittersweet Farms.

Today Bittersweet Farms’ main campus is an 80-acre farm in Whitehouse that provides residential services, day programming and vocational services for adults with autism. Farm activities, including agriculture, horticulture, maintenance, marketing, animal care and woodworking, not only create vocational training, but also

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have excellent therapeutic value.

The residential activities range from creating and selling artwork to producing basil pesto and tomato chutney, sold commercially in local stores.

A focus on youth With the success of the adult programs, Bittersweet Farms has also focused great attention on helping adolescents with autism. The Pemberville site offers a school/transition program where a full-time teacher provides pre-vocational training, academic help and homemaking skills for adolescents from 13-22 years old.

Bittersweet Farms also offers various other programs at all locations— Whitehouse, Pemberville and Lima (Betty’s Farm)— that are geared towards teens. Friday night fun, social skills classes, life skills classes and summer enrichment programs, all dedicated to helping adolescents with autism to develop the skills necessary for the transition into adulthood.

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Held at each location beginning in June, the popular Summer Enrichment Program gives participants the experience of life on the farm. The varied programming includes themed weeks, gardening, taking care of farm animals, creating art in the studio, and more. Find more information online at bittersweetfarms.org/ services/summer-enrichment.

On the second and fourth Friday of each month, teens can enjoy outdoor activities, meal prep, family-style meals, activities like crafts, games, movies, and more, during the Friday Night Fun program. Each session costs $35. 5-9pm. Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St., Whitehouse. For more information, contact Taylor Barndt at tbarndt@bittersweetfarms.org or call 419206-7803 for more information.

The Social Living Club, a recreational program that focuses on providing community activities for adolescents with autism, is held at each location. “This is a great opportunity for the SLC teens to find a passion for reading, as well as an opportunity to discuss the various books and develop social skills. We are thrilled to be participating in this awesome opportunity!” said Taylor Barndt, community outreach specialist for Bittersweet Farms.

Club activities have included culinary classes, visits to the zoo, volleyball, painting and an upcoming five-week bowling class, held from 6-7pm Wednesdays from April 18 through May 16. Register in advance. $45. 20th Century Lanes, 547 S. Main St., Lima, OH. For more information and to sign-up, please contact Robert Foreman at rforeman@bittersweetfarms.org or call 419-205-2841.

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Little

Free Libraries

Local lending libraries, as well as those around the world, are listed at littlefreelibrary.org.

With the rise of technology, demand may diminish for a good, old-fashioned paperback book. In a world obsessed with rushing and multitasking, a good book, that begs for focused attention, slows us down and limites outside distractions feels like a breath of fresh air.

That feeling is why the Little Free Library movement has been thriving in the Toledo area over the past few years.

The project aims to increase access to books for people of all ages and backgrounds, inspire a love of reading, build community and spark creativity by exchanging millions of books across the country each year.

One little library can be found near Elmhurst Elementary School in North Toledo, where Chad Stanton built his own schoolhouse themed free little library roughly 4 years ago.

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Open books thrive in Toledo

By Morgan Kovacs

“I realized there is a generation of kids who have probably never stepped foot into a library,” Stanton said. “I wanted them to access to real, great books.”

Stanton said his library is a neighborhood hit with a constant turnover of books and kids always running right to it during walks.

These little libraries, with all sorts of designs, sit in neighborhoods and playgrounds around the area, each holding books available for the taking.

There is just one catch: those who take a book must leave one of their own — an anonymous book exchange.

“We just wanted to provide to our Beverly neighborhood with the opportunity to read. If it helps one person, old or young, then it is worth the time spent,” Rick said.

Another Little Free Library stands near Beverly Elementary, in front of Rick and Rosie Sabo’s house. They constructed the little library in 2014.

“We first saw a library in Maumee on Ford Street,” Rick said. “We then researched free libraries and found the site for Little Free Libraries. Ours is a registered Little Free Library with a nameplate.”

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Finding the library When libraries are registered with the website freelittlelibrary.org, they are placed on an interactive map. Anyone can log on and discover Little Free Libraries near their neighborhood, making for a fun adventure.

Despite the rising popularity of ereaders, tablets and iPads among kids today, Rick said their library is visited frequently. “People use it very often as we are on a busy corner. Since we are on a school route, the kids from Beverly School stop by and look daily. Some people spot it as they drive down South Detroit and turn around and come back for a look and a book.”

Community effort These little libraries encourage community involvement as it depends on donations in order to continue providing different books.

“Some of the books in the Sabo’s library are donated by neighbors, and others come from Grounds For Thought, a coffee shop in Bowling Green which has a wonderful program— bring in books, get credit, and receive new books of your choice,” Rick explained.

Finding joy in reading has no age limit, so Free Little Libraries are not just for kids.

When creating the blueprint for their library, the Sabos decided to build two shelves: top for adults, bottom for kids.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, up to 60 percent of low-income families do not have books in their homes for their children to read.

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With the Free Little Library movement, people like the Sabos help bring books to those who do not otherwise have the resources.

For Charlotte Bronte lovers, Rosie always keeps a copy of her favorite book, Jane Eyre, in their library.

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Q&A w ith Dr, Romule s

Living Life 100%

TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant: Servant leader with goals and convictions

By Erin Marsh

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ike many young and talented sports players, Dr. Romules Durant once dreamed of becoming a professional athlete.

Despite being named an all-state linebacker his senior year at Toledo’s Waite High School, Durant “figured out very quickly that [football] wasn’t something that was stable.”

Never giving up When Durant was applying to college in the mid 90’s, schools were beginning to implement Title 9. When schools balanced out their athletic scholarships between males and females, Durant joked he went from “stud to dud,” failing to secure an athletic scholarship. He enrolled at the University of Toledo and earned a spot on the football team as a walk on.

Yet Durant did not allow the lack of athletic scholarships to obstruct his life goals. Durant explains, “I went to the department of financial aid (at the University) to look for scholarships….Not one out of 80 scholarships (directly) applied to me, so I applied to all 80. The woman there was upset that I applied for all of them. She said, ‘Single mother scholarship? You’re not even a woman!’”

“I told her, I’d rather you tell me ‘no’ than me tell me ‘no.’ Three months later, I received three scholarships and got the single mother scholarship. I understand how federal money works: you use it or lose it,” Durant said.

When Durant received the single mother scholarship, even though he wasn’t a woman and didn’t have children, he wondered, “How many people aren’t applying for scholarships that are eligible for them? How many people just don’t want to do it? People think, ‘My vote doesn’t count. I’m never gonna win.’”

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Durant’s doctoral dissertation, The Collective Factor of Social Oppression and Urban Poverty on the Achievement of Black Students, continues to shape his educational views today. “Schools are no more than an aspect of the larger social picture. If I moved kids from Ottawa Hills to TPS, would the school change?

We have created our own boundaries that create poverty and challenges. We have 3,000 kids in TPS who are (living in situations that are defined as) homeless and 360 foster kids, and those numbers keep increasing,” Durant said.

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TPS proud “No matter what the child is dealt with their family situation, we start them on the right educational foot,” Durant continues, “but 80 percent of our kids are not ‘kindergarten ready’. We are the only industrialized country that does not provide free preschool education. Is it intentional? Studies show the achievement gap starts at just 6 months of age, and a preschool education has a direct impact on high school graduation.”

For those who follow Durant on social media (@romules_ on Twitter), he is invariably positive and upbeat, and his outlook on education is no different. “I think mostly we are starting to do a lot better. We’re starting to have a conversation about universal pre-K, for example.”

“But schools cannot be the panacea.

Bullying starts at home, and the kids bring it into school. You can’t address opiates just in the schools because it’s happening elsewhere. As a community, we’re starting to discuss these social issues,” Durant added.

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Mercy Health initiative, an encouraging online fitness program

By Jeff McGinnis

Students from nearly 250 schools throughout northwest Ohio will be able to take advantage of a series of online videos encouraging movement and calming exercises, thanks to a new initiative sponsored by Mercy Health.

Elementary school students across nine counties— Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood— will be able to access GoNoodle, an online program that teaches physical fitness techniques while encouraging skills development in other areas, like spelling and math.

Investing in children Bob Baxter, CEO of Mercy Health, said that GoNoodle is a major boon for educators looking to find a way to add new elements into students’ days.

“GoNoodle helps educators provide in-school programming for their students and it also makes the day easier,” Baxter said. “It supports their educational efforts, and also brings wellness, exercise and mindfulness aspects that are so important into the classroom.”

Baxter first became familiar with GoNoodle a few years ago when he worked with Mercy Health at St. Rita’s Health Partners in Lima. There, Mercy Health sponsored the program in a three-county area, covering schools in Putnam, Auglaize and Allen counties.

“And what we saw, community after community, school after school, was just a high degree of appreciation for

the access that it provided them, and the investment in the children. It was hitting on all cylinders, there was never a negative word about it,” Baxter said.

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The success of the program near Lima inspired the expanded version of the sponsorship now being rolled out across northwest Ohio. Nearly 100,000 students will have access to GoNoodle’s materials over the next three years— and not just in the classroom.

“We were also finding out that not only were kids using it at school, but also taking it home with them to do the exercises with their parents and their siblings, because the access we provided allowed those kind of things to happen as well. So it’s not necessarily just in the classroom, you can use it at home, too.”

Getting kids active Baxter said that in a time where people of all ages spend hours sitting at a desk, the use of GoNoodle to inspire youth to become more physically active while still learning is a gift that Mercy Health is glad to give.

“Just getting kids active during the day is a success. There’s a lot of studies that talk about the negative impact of being sedentary, and of being at your desk and in a sitting position all day long. So just getting up during the day, the more we can do that (in the classroom), the better it is for the kids.”

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Making YouTubeKids Safer for Kids

By Carolyn Jabs Kids love videos— the sillier the better. And it’s a rare parent who hasn’t used them to secure a little quiet time.

Today YouTube is, by far, the largest source of videos of all kinds. When they created an app for children in 2015, many parents assumed the content would be carefully curated and reliably child-friendly.

Much of it is. YouTubeKids lets young children happily swipe through a vast collection of content, much of it featuring familiar characters like PAW Patrol to educational clips from sources like PBS Kids.

Screening Content But mixed into this video stew is user-created content with enormous variation in subject and quality. A small percentage include bizarre and even traumatizing images, sometimes of those same beloved characters doing lewd and violent things.

How does this happen? Google uses artificial intelligence to decide whether a video is suitable for children. Although AI has come a long way, it doesn’t always spot problems that would be glaringly obvious to people.

In its defense, Google warns that children may encounter inappropriate content and asks that parents flag such material so other kids won’t see it.Google also keeps changing its policies in an effort to stay ahead of so-called bad actors, but often it seems the robots and their handlers are playing catch-up.

Commercial Messages Even when content is properly curated, parents need to be aware that children see a lot of commercial messages on YouTubeKids. The Red subscription may be free of paid advertising, but children still have access to entire channels created by companies like Hasbro or McDonalds.

Unfortunately, the parental controls for YouTubeKids are very limited. Par-

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ents can’t set their own filters for content or create playlists of acceptable videos.

Most kids will still explore by swiping, so it’s good to know about these options: Change the password. Find the Grown-ups only section in the YouTubeKids app, and unlock it by using the random four-digit passcode. The numbers are spelled out so pre-readers can’t use the code.

Disable search. Searching for videos increases the likelihood that children will see something unsuitable. Google allows parents to set up a profile for each child, so search can be enabled or disabled depending on the child’s age and self control. Off should be the default.

Review history. Because YouTubeKids doesn’t have filters, parents can’t necessarily keep kids from seeing something they don’t want them to see. The app does make it easy to review history which at least allows a conversation, after the fact, about why a video is objectionable.

Block videos you don’t want your child to see.

Report videos no child should see. Reporting gets the attention of human screeners who are actually counting on conscientious parents to let them know about unsuitable content that slipped by the AI screening.

Set limits. To its credit, YouTubeKids does include a timer. Once it’s set, a colored progress bar lets your child see how much time is left in a session. When the clock runs out, a “Time’s Up” animation appears and the app locks until a parent enters the access code.

Consider other options. Last but not least, consider other options. YouTubeKids may have the largest collection of videos but, when it comes to kids, quality is preferable to quantity. Companies like Disney, Nick Jr. and PBS Kids have brands to protect so they are likely to be more careful about what appears in their apps.

Mothering in the age of #MeToo Lindsey Melden

ies: Stop. I don’t like to be tickled. Please don’t touch my body that way. In these everyday interactions they learn the valuable lesson that their body is theirs alone. That their desires are good and deserve to be respected. They learn to reciprocate and listen to others, regardless of how they may want to play or be affectionate. And they learn if someone doesn’t respect their body they can come ask for help, no matter what.

Empathy. Young children are learning how to step outside of their own egos and interact with the people around them in a healthy way. A key step in this process is learning to empathize, to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and feel how they feel. It’s our job, as the adults in their lives, to help them slow down enough to understand how their actions and choices make others feel. The social skills our kids learn on the playground with friends lays the groundwork for their future adult relationships. Both sharing how they feel and listening to how someone else feels are building blocks for self-worth, greater empathy, and positive adult connections. Read books together and ask, “How do you think that character felt…” or “How would you feel if that happened to you?” Giving kids real and fictional examples to practice flexing those emotional muscles will help them grow to be adults who listen to and respect others.

I was having coffee the other day with a friend and our discussion inevitably turned to the recent #MeToo campaign.

We are both mothers of young children and we are both committed to modeling and sharing our values with our kids.

But we were both struck by how difficult it is to navigate this particular social issue with our children. My kids are younger (under 8 years old) and she has a few older children, but we both related to each other’s struggle to find the right words to have this particular “talk.”

From my perspective, besides an awareness of basic anatomy, my children aren’t aware of sex at all. So our first conversations are not going to be about assault and sexual violence. My friend’s children are a little older, but she still has the impulse to protect them and let them remain children. She does not want to burden them with fears and adult concerns. How do we keep them safe without cutting their childhood’s short?

Courage. #MeToo stories are so powerful because they broke the silence. Time magazine even honored the “silence breakers” because we know that a lie gains power when it silences the truth. The courage it takes to tell the truth when no one wants to hear it is so hard. Emboldening our children to be courageous in their lives now - in small, everyday ways - prepares them to be courageous, compassionate adults.

Stand up to a friend who says something mean, sit with the lonely kid at lunch, tell the truth even if their are consequences are all examples of small, courageous moments we can celebrate with our kids. They are especially powerful when shared alongside a story of your own courage: a time when you were scared to have a hard conversation with a loved one but did it anyway, a time when you had to do a difficult project or confront a colleague at work but chose to be brave even when it was scary.

Wouldn’t the world be a better, safer place for everyone - not just women - if we all had more empathy, respect for each other, and courage? These three values can continue to be taught as kids grow and can expand to include & support more complex sex education. These are the values we can model and celebrate, stories we can share around the table. I want to see a world where our kids can say, “I was safe. I felt respected.

I was heard and understood.” And their friends can say, “Me too.”

The Dr. Nassar case makes it painfully clear that there are people who most certainly cut childhoods short and it is our job to do the best we can to protect and prepare children for whatever they may encounter when outside of our care.

How do we parent in the age of #MeToo? For me, the answer is in 3 personal core values that I hope to continue to share with and model for my kids regardless of their age: consent, empathy, and courage.

Consent. Consent is not about sex, it is about respect. Children can begin to learn this from their first day of life.

As they grow and begin to interact with siblings and friends they learn that their touch can be a gift or a power to wield against others. We can teach them to ask permission before they touch a friend or take their toy. Your friend doesn’t want a hug right now, that’s ok! Let’s ask if they’d like a high-five instead. And they can learn to speak up for their own bod-

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THE MUSEUM CAFÉ The Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 419-255-8000 Tue-Wed: 10am-3pm Thur-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: 12pm-4pm toledomuseum.org

Dining With Da Vinci

Museum dazzles all the senses— including taste!

By Karen L. Zickes

Let’s play 20 questions. OK, maybe that is too many, let’s reduce it to six.

When was the last time you were at our fabulous Toledo Museum of Art? Did you know admission is free? Did you know the museum is open until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays? Have you and your children ever taken part in The Family Center activities for kids ages 1-10? Have you been to the incredible Egyptian exhibit on display until May 6? And did you know you could grab a great meal at The Museum Café?

Change up the scenery Hey Toledo! It’s always a great time to head to our Toledo Museum of Art— a wonderful Toledo gem. There’s so much to delight the senses, including your taste buds. But more on that in a just a bit.

The Museum is open until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays, making it much more accessible. Due to my family’s multiple mismatched schedules, heading to the museum on a Friday after school was the only way we were able to view the exhibit together. Many times they offer special evening events as well.

“The Mummies: from Egypt to Toledo,” on exhibit until May 6, is fascinating. Brought to Toledo in 1906 by

museum founders Edward and Florence Libbey, the mummies have not been on display since early 2012. The exhibit is free for members and only $5 for children and $10 for adult non-members.

An unexpected culinary surprise Whether you are at the Museum taking in an exhibit or sharing quality time with your little ones in the Family Center, if you find yourself hungry, the Museum offers a full-service restaurant with excellent food. I don’t mean to sound surprised, but honestly I expected, maybe, a snack bar, until a friend of mine asked if I’d ever eaten there and suggested that I check it out.

Executive Chef Joe Felix, who has been with The Museum Café for over 11 years, has overseen its transformation from one-time snack bar to upscale, fast casual service, made possible by a kitchen renovation two years ago. Their menu, much larger than I anticipated, offered sandwiches, soups, entree salads and a variety of dishes with handmade gnocchi.

“I do try to keep the menu seasonal,” said Felix. “We have a chef’s garden and a perennial garden.” The large chef’s garden, adjacent to the museum, has 28 raised beds!

There are two dining areas: one with white tablecloths and another, with windows for walls that make you feel like you are almost dining al fresco, where the tables are covered in white paper, with colored pencils supplied for drawing. You’re at the art museum, so let your little Picassos have fun!

The kids’ menu offered gnocchi and cheese, half Italian bread pizzas, three cheese grilled cheese, jumbo hot dogs and mini cheeseburgers. Prices ranged from $5.75 to $8 and drinks are extra; not the cheapest kids’ menu in town, but some portions could be shared by two. And, for dessert, you’ll be tempted to enjoy a delectable cupcake from Eston’s Bakery, among other treats for your sweet tooth.

My youngest had to wrestle with the stadium pretzel burger with nacho cheese, mushroom and stadium mustard, but he made it disappear. My daughter opted for the grilled Portobello sandwich with mascarpone cheese, balsamic cabbage slaw, tomato and gardenherb mayo on a 12-grain wheat roll. Oh so good. Since gnocchi was an in-house

Bottom Line:

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Anytime Noise level: Moderate Bathroom amenities: Changing stations in all museum restrooms High chairs: Yes Got milk? Yes as well as juice Kids’ menu? Yes Allergy Info: Let them know ahead of time so food can be prepared separately. Gluten-free bread is available upon request.

specialty I savored the chicken Alfredo gnocchi that included asparagus and tomatoes. The menu, a far cry from the chicken tenders and grilled cheese I was expecting, frankly, was a delightful surprise!

Karen Zickes, a mom of three active children and freelance writer, resides in Holland, Ohio.

She can be reached in c/o editor@toledoparent.com.

The Museum Café at the Toledo Museum of Art might be a surprise for many.

You’ll find a little hallway leading to all things flavorful located near the back entrance across from the information counter. Most days the café is open until an hour before closing and a kids’ menu has ample selections. And your budding artists will love coloring on the table cover without being scolded!

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

1 SUNDAY Historical Tours of the Manor House - Travel back in time during a guided tour of the 30,000 square foot Depression-era mansion and learn its rich history. Noon. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com Free.

2 MONDAY Blackout Poetry - Celebrate National Poetry Month by participating in the Blackout Poetry contest which runs all day long. Open to grades 6-12. 9am. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. 419-259-5390. toledolibrary.org Free

3 TUESDAY Spring Break Camp at the Zoo Need something fun for your children to do on spring break from school? Sign them up for Spring Break Camp at the Toledo Zoo where they can explore animal exhibits and see live animal demonstrations. Ages 5-12.

Camp runs through the 5th. $40-$50. 9am3pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/camps Pajama Storytime - Children 2-5 years old show up in their pajamas before bedtime for stories, rhymes, music, and movement. 7-7:30pm. King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380. toledolibrary.org Free

4 WEDNESDAY Homeschool Workshop: Material Matter - Students will discover and explore solids and liquids first hand by melting ice, freezing water and observing phase changes before their eyes during this month’s workshop. For students 7-12 years old. $12/member. $17/nonmembers. 10:30am-noon. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Metroparks at the Library Preschoolers are invited to learn and explore the world of Creepy Crawly Bugs.

4:30-5:30pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5340. toledolibrary.org Free

6 FRIDAY Snooze at the Zoo - Take your sleepover to the next level by doing it at the zoo! Camp inside the Nature’s Neighborhood exhibit, tour the zoo at dark, meet zookeepers and more. Pizza and a light breakfast provided. One adult must accompany up to ten kids over six years old. Snooze at the Zoo runs every Friday and Saturday in April. Ages 6 and up. $45 per participant. 6:30pm-10am.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/snooze

Opening Day...

THURSDAY, 4.12 / FIFTH THIRD FIELD Hensville Park will host Opening Day with live music on multiple stages in celebration of the Mud Hen’s first home game of the year. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to enjoy the party— this downtown celebration is for all.

The Hens play the Pawtucket Red Sox at 4pm.

Party starts at noon. $16.

405 Washington St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Ode to the ZIP Code THURSDAY, 4.19 / TOLEDO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Presented by The Fair Housing Center, The Arts Commission, Toledo Lucas County Public Library, and Toledo City Paper, this poetry competition invited locals of all ages to submit short poems inspired by their ZIP code. Hear the poems the judges loved the most during the 419 Day reading. 5:30-8pm.

325 Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

DID YOU VOTE YET?

Family Fa vorites Tell us your favorites until May 10.

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Preschoolers in the Parks: Be Prepared! - Children 3-6 years enjoy a short presentation and craft while learning to be prepared for their future outdoor adventures. Register your child in advance

by Wednesday, April 4. 10-11am. W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free Guys Gandering Twilight Hike - Boys ages 8 and up see and hear the sights and sounds of the park after sundown. Headlamps and flashlights suggested. Register in advance, registration closes Tuesday, April 3. 7:30-9pm.

Oak Opening Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-277-0107. metroparkstoledo.com Free

7 SATURDAY Appold Planetarium: Solar Superstorms - Find out what causes our normally benign sun to erupt in such fury that it can threaten the world’s power and technological infrastructure during this planetarium spectacle. Better yet, it’s narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Reservations recommended. $4/children. $5/adults. 7:30pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8897. lourdes.edu

8 SUNDAY 10 Mile Sunset Roll - Explore Oregon’s bike trails during an evening bike ride and enjoy the sunset over Maumee Bay State Park. Since the ride will end at dark, bring glow lights for the return ride. All bikes welcome.

Registration required. 7:30pm. Pearson Park North Entrance, 4989 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-407-9741. metroparkstoledo.com Free

10 TUESDAY Creative Kids: 3 Series Art Group with NAMI - Children and adolescents 6-17 years old and/or a parent or sibling with a mental health diagnosis come together for support through art expression. Registration required. Meeting Tuesdays through April 24. 4-5:15pm.

NAMI, 2753 W. Central Ave. 419-243-1119. namitoledo.org Free Take a Tour Tuesday - Every Tuesday, parents can come take a tour of iLead Schools, a tuition free public school, to learn all about its classrooms, culture, and mission. 9:30-10:30am. iLead Spring Meadows, 1615 Timberwolf Dr., Holland.

419-491-7423. ileadspringmeadows.org Free

Homesteading: Work is Never Done - Embrace your inner pioneer and see just how much life has changed in the past 150 years by lending a hand with chores or just exploring the cabin.

11am-3pm. Pearson Metropark, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon.

419-407-9741. metroparkstoledo.com Free

12 THURSDAY Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - During its 25th year of thrilling audiences, The Buddy Holly Story is making a stop in Toledo telling the story of his short yet spectacular career, featuring the classic songs “Peggy Sue”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Not Fade Away” and many more. $49-$79. 7:30pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 N Superior St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com Acrylic Painting for Kids:3rd-6th grades - Kids will learn basic painting techniques while completing a bird themed painting. Space is limited, register in advance. $15. 5-7pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org Tails and Trails - Young ones aged 3-5 and their guardians enjoy storytime, a nature walk and a take-home craft.

Also meeting Thursday, April 26. $3.

10-11am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 Central Ave. 419-270-0498. metroparkstoledo.com

13 FRIDAY Preschool Pioneers: Color Dying - Little pioneers will hear how fabric is made and gets its color, then dye their own cloth like pioneer families.

Ages 3-5. An adult must accompany each child. Registration required. $6.1011:30am. Pearson Park, 4989 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-407-9741. metroparkstoledo.com.

14 SATURDAY 2018 Toledo Sister Cities International Festival - You don’t have to leave Toledo to visit a different part of the world! Spend your day tasting ethnic food, and enjoying family-friendly activities with nine hours of non-stop performances, crafts, and a wide variety of vendors. $7. 11am-8pm. Seagate Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledosistercities.org

15 SUNDAY 28TH ANNUAL

Kids Trout Derby SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST

Registration: 8:30 am to Noon; Derby: 9am to 1pm

Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall FREE to Sylvania School District Residents; $5 per car for Non-Residents.

The Kids Trout Derby introduces youngsters to the fun and sportsmanship of fishing!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources stocks Lake Olander with over 2,000 trout.

Each child receives a door prize and is eligible for a free raffle of great prizes donated by area businesses.

The Derby is rain-or-shine, so dress appropriately.

Register day of event.

Special Thanks to Derby Sponsor: Jann’s Netcraft.

TAHS Restaurant Week - Combine your love for food and passion for animals during the Humane Society’s Restaurant week where a portion of the bill will be donated to the animals at the shelter. Check their facebook for list of restaurants participating. Meal prices, times, and locations vary. 419-891-0705. facebook.com/toledohumane

17 TUESDAY Missing Mammals of the Metroparks - Discover the animals such as wolves, bears and bison, that once wondered the area, find out what happened to them and which ones are making a comeback. Register in advance. $2.

6-7pm. Swan Creek Preserve, 4659 Airport Hwy. 734-770-1950. metroparkstoledo.com

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18 WEDNESDAY Relationships & Dating-What’s Next? Life Skills - This six week program by Camp Courageous & the Arc of Northwest Ohio provides a safe environment for open discussions and questions about relationships and dating, types of relationships, privacy and sexual health, and online safety. Will meet every Wednesday through May 23. $75.

6-8pm. Advent Lutheran Church, 6735 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-875-6828. arclucas.org/what-next-life-skills Sunshine Family Meeting Leadership from Sunshine Communities provide updates on latest news, changes in policies, and opportunities for families to get involved in the lives of their loved ones with developmental disabilities supported by Sunshine. 6:30-8pm. Sunshine Communities, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8606. sunshine.org Free

19 THURSDAY April Art Loop - The monthly Art Loop kicks off on 419 day centered around the theme “Art and Ingenuity.” Explore the 419’s art, culture, food, music, entertainment and community. Downtown.

5:30-9pm. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org Free

21 SATURDAY Literacy in the Park - Listen to awardwinning author and illustrator Don Tate present two talks while enjoying a snack.

The event will include literacy based activities, prizes and crafts.10:00am-2pm.

Perry Field House BGSU, 801 N. Mercer Rd. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Free Super Dash - Put on your favorite capes and run through new obstacle courses.

After the courses, kids will also have super sized fun at the family Hero Festival where they will get to do crafts, play games, participate in contests, listen to live music, and have a post run snack. Registration required. $18/Resident. $28/nonresident 1pm. Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W. Newton Rd., Bowling Green.

419-354-6223. bgohio.org 28th Annual Kids Trout Derby - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock the pond with over 2,000 trout as youngsters participate in the sportsmanship of fishing. Door prizes and free raffles. Free/Sylvania School District residents, $5/non-residents. Registration 8:30am-noon, derby 9am-1pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com

22 SUNDAY ELC Earth Day Open House You and your child can explore Maumee Valley Country Day School’s world at the Early Learning Center. Visit with teachers, go on an Earth Day scavenger hunt, create eco-friendly prints, plant spring flowers plus many more engaging activities.

11am-1pm. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free

24 TUESDAY The Mad Science Club - Meet in the Creativity Lab at the library for fun with science using gizmos, gadgets, and goo.

5-6pm. Main Branch Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

25 WEDNESDAY Family Fun Night: Math Edition Join Toledo Public Schools and the library for a fun family-friendly night of math games and information including tips to help your student increase math skills with advice on preparing for the next grade.

Dinner is included. 5:30-7:30pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. tps.org Free Homeschool Pottery - Children 8-14 years old will explore hand built pottery projects using coils, pinch, slab or extruded clay techniques. Space is limited, register in advance. $20. 2-4pm.

577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

26 THURSDAY Parent Advocacy Group Meeting - Parents of children attending Horizon Science Academy get together and get involved for a monthly meeting. Honor Society students will conduct fun activities for children 4+. RSVP in advance. 6-7pm. Horizon Science Academy Toledo, 2600 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-474-3350. facebook.com/HorizonJaguars Free Yoga for Toddlers - Introduce your toddler to yoga with this 3-part class in a peaceful environment. 10:30-11:05am.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org Free

27 FRIDAY Maker Madness - Kids will create, invent, learn and share with hands on fun using mini robots, coding, and much more. 4-5pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. 419-259-5210. toledolibrary.org Free

Mondays Family Support Group - Family members or friends of a loved one with a mental health diagnosis come together to connect with others in this support group. 7-8:30pm.

NAMI, 2753 W. Central Ave. 419-243-1119. namitoledo.org Free

Toddler Time Outdoor Exploration - Every Monday starting April 9 through April 30, join Kelly Milewski with Metroparks of Toledo for an outdoor adventure making bird feeders, going on nature walks, learning about trees and flowers, and exploring oncampus animal homes and birds.

Register in advance. $50. 10:1511:10am. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

Tuesdays

Evening Preschool Storytime - Kids ages 3-6 enjoy stories, fingerplays and songs in the Children’s Place Programming Room. 7-7:30pm. Wood County Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-351-2102. wcdpl.org Free

Thursdays Readers and Crafters - Looking for a way to spend Thursday afternoons this month? Why not practice reading aloud and making crafts with other kids. The program is for ages 5 and up, with older youth acting as “reading buddies” to encourage younger readers. 4pm5pm every thursday. Wood County District Public Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free

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28 SATURDAY GuitarFest - Join Toledo School for the Arts at their 11th Annual GuitarFest featuring guest guitarists, vendors, masterclasses and performances, along with tons of other musical activities. $20/adults, $15/ students. 10am-noon. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org

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