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2014 Report to the Community

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ith this Annual Report, the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

A statement from the Board this past year reinforced a commitment to the belief that the individuals it serves have a right to shape their own futures. That means they should have choice – choice in where they live, work, and socialize.

In reflecting back on 2014, we find several noteworthy activities reinforcing that concept and our partnerships with the community: U The Board maintained its commitment to Governor Kasich’s Employment First Initiative to open options for individuals to be employed in the community.

But, Lott Industries will remain a valuable alternative for those who might not be able to secure, or want to secure, jobs in the community.

U A new hydrostripping process developed by Lott Industries and the City of Toledo will rehabilitate signage. This environmentally-friendly process is expected to reduce costs to the city by 25 percent.

U More and more the artists of the Shared Lives Studio are being recognized as noteworthy members of the local art scene with their artwork on display at the Toledo Zoo, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, and WinterFest.

U Self-advocacy was evident when Tyler Wiley convinced the Toledo Board of Education to allow individuals with developmental disabilities free access to sporting events.

U The Board joined the County Commissioners, the sheriff, TARTA and other agencies on a special task force to fight human trafficking.

U The Ohio Department of DD surveyed the operations of the Lucas County Board and found the Board had achieved substantial compliance… and became fully accredited. In a letter to Board President Mark Frye, DODD Director John Martin wrote, ”The Board members and staff are to be commended for the efforts necessary to achieve this status.”

U The Board provided a $14 million match to draw down $38 million in federal dollars to fund supports and services in the community, not only by the Board but also by more than 300 licensed Medicaid service providers, thus allowing more individuals to be served.

For more information about the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, please visit our website at www.lucasdd.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lucascountydd

2014 Cash Receipts Local Taxes Federal Funds State Funds

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2014 Direct Service Expenditures Medicaid Match 29% Direct Service 71%

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Just playing around Take a deep breath: starting Friday, May 22, the Toledo Museum of Art will invite kids ages 1-99 to come to the galleries and Museum grounds to laugh, run and giggle during a new exhibition, Play Time. Until September 6, the TMA will invite a series of performance artists, musicians and visual artists to participate in installations and public programming.

The exhibition serves as an initiative to promote the importance of play in modern life. Special installations throughout the campus will rotate over the summer.

Fun and Interactive works will be paired with a diverse assortment of public programs, also throughout the summer.

While convincing kids to play won’t be hard, the exciting summer of Play Time should also coax adults out of the office.

All of the works in Play Time will incorporate elements of play in the work - engaging the viewer and creating a lively, immersive experience. While installations and performances are conceptually interesting, a gallery-goer without an interest in modern art will still find the jovial, light-hearted works fun and accessible. Notable pieces in Play Time include American-artist Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project, where children and

adults can both play with a giant, red ball that has travelled internationally for over a decade.

The opening of Play Time will also coincide with a new exhibit in the Community Gallery is Toys! Toys!

Toys!, also opening May 22. Toys!

Toys! Toys! celebrates the fun and nostalgia of childhood through the works of local artists who have made art related to their own memories and experiences with toys.

Play Time runs through September 6.

Toys! Toys! Toys! runs through September 17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. For a more comprehensive guide of the installations and program dates, please visit playtime.toledomuseum.org - AC

RedBall Project Photo Courtesy of Kurt Perschke

Reliable Childcare Does Exist

The Canticle Center

Sister Mary Jon Wagner, Joan and David Livingston, Sister Rachel Nijakowski and Ernest Enrique

The Canticle Center, housed in the former Franciscan Academy building next to Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania, opened in February. The Center will house classrooms, studios and the graduate school offices for Lourdes University and additional office space for the Sophia Center.

Lourdes University students will use this additional space in a variety of ways. The Canticle Center has art studios, music studios, a computer lab, student and staff lounges and a gym for intramural sports.

The Sophia Center is part of the Sylvania Franciscan Ministries, a group of programs that address the physical, mental and spiritual needs of individuals in Sylvania. The Sophia Center offers individual and group counseling, as well as educational testing. They will have a private, dedicated entrance to counseling rooms and group therapy rooms in the Canticle Center.

Both Lourdes University and the Sophia Center are sponsored ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, which was founded in 1916.

Local Resource for Learning The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is a rich local resource for learning about our natural surroundings and the creatures that live there. This season, consider participating in one of many field trips offered by the organization. The Ottawa NWR offers activities specifically for children, including swamp tours, arts and crafts, and guided nature walks. The programs can also supplement classroom curriculums and accommodate groups of any age. All events and programs are free, and transportation funding may be available to your group.

Call Visitor Services Manager Justin Woldt at 419-898-0014 to schedule your trip. Visit facebook.com/OttawaNWR or onwra.com.

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Mara Luna has been a member of the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo for the past three years. This year, as the coordinator for the Babysitting Co-op, a subgroup of the Mothers’ Center, she is helping moms find a reasonable and reliable means for babysitting.

“A member suggested the idea last spring, and gauged the interest of our members,” Luna said. “Since many moms were excited by the idea, we created our babysitting co-op based on how other Mothers’ Centers operated a similar babysitting exchange program.”

About 20 members at the Mothers’ Center have began the babysitting program and, based on a point system, accumulate and lose credits as they provide and use babysitting services. Moms start with 10 tokens and earn more by responding to babysitter requests posted on the group’s Facebook page or hosting “dropoff nights,” which last four hours and maintain no more than a 4:1 child-to-adult ratio. Members are required to host or co-host a babysitting session once a season (fall, winter, spring), held on the first Wednesday and third Friday of every month from 8am-noon or 5-9pm.

“It’s incredibly reliable, and such a relief, because I know all the moms through the Mothers’ Center and the kids all know each other,” Luna explained. “We’re placing them in trustworthy homes. It’s a nice way to run to a meeting or enjoy a date night with our spouses.”

See full article online at toledoparent.com. Visit motherscenter.net, or facebook.com/MotherCtrToledo.

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Holey Toledough is Full of Flavor Gourmet donuts have arrived on the food scene in Toledo. Chris Ritter, owner and head baker of Holey Toledough, is handcrafting a host of flavorful donuts that will kickstart your morning.

After eight years of experience as a line cook, Ritter wanted to start his own business that would combine his passion for food and his desire for creative control. He started with a basic yeast donut recipe, and over the course of eight months, refined the precise texture, density and shelf life. Since he makes the dough, fillings and toppings from scratch with no added preservatives, shelf life is critical.

Ritter’s two-year-old daughter is his official taste-tester. He has 15 different flavors, with maple bacon, s’mores and apple fritters the most popular. He rotates through flavors based on the season and has 6 to 8 flavors in production at a time.

Holey Toledough donuts are available at Toledo Farmer’s Market and Westgate Farmer’s Market, via wholesale orders and at local favorite coffeehouses DK Eats and Treats, The Flying Joe and Black Kite Coffee. Ritter’s goal is to open a storefront for his bakery, somewhere downtown or in the Westgate area. -LB

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SmokeHouse Bistro Offers Steaks, Seafood and Smoked Meats SmokeHouse Bistro brings locallysourced, made-from-scratch flavor to Sylvania Township. With a menu that features steaks, seafood and a variety of smoked meats, SmokeHouse Bistro is more than just a barbeque place.

The menu was developed by SmokeHouse’s chefs and manager. Nothing is bought pre-prepared from a supplier. The meat is from House of Meats, and all of the bread, from buns to rolls, are from Country Grains Bread Company.

Smoked meats and fish are a large part of the menu. Signature items include the smoked turkey burger, smoked salmon and sidewinder fries, which are spiral-cut steak fries. The kids menu has smoked meats as well as favorites such mac ‘n cheese and chicken fingers.

SmokeHouse Bistro also has a full bar with specialty cocktails, martinis, wine and a rotating selection of craft beers. On weekends, there will be live entertainment, with jazz, blues or oldies music as background to the dining experience.

“Our focus in on our food,” said General Manager Todd Tunison. “Everything else, the bar, the entertainment, is done to complement the food.”’

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Massage Green Spa opened in midApril, debuting the first of three Toledo locations, with 25-30 additional spas planned throughout Northwest and Central Ohio. Massage Green Spa offers massages, infrared sauna services and several wellness plans available for members. Burn up to 300-600 calories in one 40-minute full spectrum infrared sauna session for only $10.95.

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Playground World has re-opened at a new location, ending a five-year absence from Toledo’s market since the Maumee location closed in 2010. The new PlayGround World location offers an increased supply of PlaySets, including a variety of redwood styles, Swing Sets, Basketball goals and accessories, springfree trampolines and much more, made by trusted names in the industry.

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Toledo Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program Students experience musical joy

by Amy Lewis

“Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself,” noted psychologist, Havelock Ellis once said. Toledo Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program caters to children and young adults with typical, special needs, and Down Syndrome, allowing them to experience musical joy and express themselves through movement. “Students with Down Syndrome and other like levels of ability and interest, experience the sheer joy of movement and music. The program’s benefits include improving muscle tone, developing motor skills and balance, appreciating music and rhythm and using these skills to direct body movement, and developing emotional well-being and social skills,” says Ann Heckler, teacher of the program.

Ann Heckler has taught classical ballet for more than 30 years. She had always wanted to develop a dance program for children with special needs, so she started the Adaptive Dance program in 2009, gaining inspiration from an existing program at The Boston Ballet. The Adaptive Dance Troupe of the Toledo Ballet performs annually at the Toledo Ballet Showcase, Sunset Communities, and various other invitations at local events. Financial scholarships are available thanks to a generous grant from the Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon Foundation.

To request more information on the Adaptive Dance program, please contact nfo@toledoballet.org

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healthy kids Safety in Pools and Sandboxes How to keep summer fun without fear

by Laura Blair

With the arrival of summer comes the season of backyard sandboxes and wading pools. Having your own sandbox or wading pool provides convenient and safe fun close to home. However, germs and bacteria can grow and spread through sandboxes and pools if they are not properly cared for and cleaned.

Sandboxes harbor funguses like ringworm and parasites, such as roundworm and tapeworm, said Jeffrey G. Miner, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University.

The main source of parasites are animal feces in the sand. The best way to keep the sandbox from becoming a litter box is to keep it covered when not in use. Parasites can survive for a long time, but Dr. Miner says that winter conditions should kill most of them. However, changing the sand at the beginning of the season wouldn’t hurt, and washing hands when children come indoors is always a good idea.

A second potential issue with sandboxes, said Dr. Miner, is lead paint contamina-

tion. Lead paint chips could be in the sandbox if dirt from around a home painted with lead-based paint is used or if the sandbox is close to the house. Simply place the sandbox away from the house, and buy sandbox sand at a home and garden supply store.

Wading pools without filters can also collect bacteria. Mary Clifton, recreation programs administrator for the Ohio Department of Health, recommends emptying wading pools when not in use. Many different types of bacteria can grow in pools, so keeping them empty and dry between swim sessions is the best practice.

If a child has a fecal accident, the pool should be immediately cleaned with a light bleach solution. Otherwise, no special chemicals or cleaners are necessary.

Backyard sandboxes and small wading pools provide hours of safe fun for kids of all ages. Making sure that they are clean and kept clean will ensure that germs and bacteria, and the health problems they cause, are kept at bay all season long.

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These Toledo area parents went all out to celebrate the little smiles on these pages! From cupcakes to party favors, every detail was carefully thought out for these birthday bashes.

Read on and get inspired!

ACTIVITIES: The day was warm and sunny, perfect for an outdoor celebration.

Activities included digging for treasure in a bucket of sand which also included creepy critters and posing with props like patches, pirate hats and mustaches. The kids loved playing pirates in the cabin of the play ground and the adults played a few rounds of corn hole.

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DÉCOR: The children went under the

sea with a scale backdrop, custom door signs, a pirate banner, cake decorations and paper jellyfish, and mermaid favor boxes with pearl embellishment were all made by Delaney’s mom, owner of She's Crafty (shescraftyshop.com).

FASHION: Delaney felt like the a mermaid in a dress created by Oh Zilly Me!

PHOTOGRAPHER: Delaney’s mom.

PARTY FAVORS: A gorgeous hand

beaded bracelet made by Oh Zilly Me! Sarah did an amazing job making childsize, sturdy bracelets for the girly guests.

The favors also included mini telescopes, pirate patches, undersea and pirate stickers, as well as mermaid tattoos. Upon arrival, each guest received a pirate hat to wear and bring home.

AGE::: 4

HOSTED BY::: Parents Matthan and Brooke Martin, West Toledo

THEME:: Mermaids, with a Pirate Twist

SWEETS & TREATS: Mom made Blue Jello Shooters topped with a sliced star fruit garnish. 7 Little Cupcakes in Perrysburg provided starfish and clam sugar cookies, a two-tiered fondant cake and key lime cupcakes on tiered stands.

Beautiful and delicious!

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FLAIR: Delaney’s mom loves to support local business when planning any celebration. “Shops like Oh Zilly Me! (ohzillymeCD@hotmail. com) and 7 Little Cupcakes (7littlecupcakes.com) are just two of the many amazing local businesses in the Toledo area. They provide something special you cannot find in a big box store.”

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Corey Koopmans and April McDonald at Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo

THEME:: WWE

SWEETS & TREATS: A supersized rice krispy treat and a WWE cake that his aunt made.

ACTIVITIES: 2 hours chock full of

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PHOTOGRAPHER: April PARTY FAVORS: WWE coloring photos, crayons, candy and VIP badges for the party.

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Mixing fun with learning is what these local summer camp programs are about. Whether swimming, cycling or horseback riding, memorable experiences are just ahead!

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Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St. 419.255.8000 toledomuseum.org/learn/classes Children and teens can explore their artistic side in the Toledo Museum of Art’s many summer classes and camps. Programs are available in half-day sessions from 9am-noon or 1-4pm, or full-day sessions from 9am-4pm.

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Staff/camper ratio: Kids, 1:15. Teens, 1:8 for metals and glass classes, 1:15 for digital photography and painting.

Cost: Ranges $100 to $225 per week; scholarship and teen work-study opportunities are easy to apply for and in most cases cover all tuition fees.

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Cost: $125. Discount available for registering prior to May 1st.

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Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Dr. 419.536.5589 toledogarden.org Participants in Toledo Botanical Gard en’s summer camps should be ready for exciting, hands-on learning at one of the two campuses: the main campus on Elmer Drive and the urban farm near downtown. Campers should dress for the weather, as much of the activity takes place in the great outdoors.

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Staff/camper ratio: Cost: 2-3 years: $30/per class or $62/for 6 classes. 4 years and up: $45/ per class or $70/for 6 classes. Open gym: $10 per one-hour class. Family discount: $10 off for two students, $15 off for three students.

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Cornerstone Church’s Skills Camp 2015

1520 Reynolds Rd., Maumee 419.725.5000, cornerstonechurch.us, skillscamp.us

Skills Camp 2015 is an all-day cam p that helps to develop new skills and a strong char acter in every camper. In the morning, cam pers will be divided by ages into a kids camp or youth camp. Children in Kids Camps (6-12 years) will have the choice to participate in one of nine skill-related camps, which includes Boot Camp, Carpentry, Cheerleading, Clue Camp, Computer, Dance, Dodgeball, Fashion, Master Chef, and Soccer. Skills Camp is staffed by prof essional coaches and experienced volunteers.

Teens in Youth Camp (13-18 years) will be plac ed on the first day of camp to assist the youn ger campers in their skill-building activities. After lunch, kids and teens will gather in their respectiv e camps for inspirational moments with Rica rdo Miller, a Next-Generation Leader from Dalla s, TX.

Ages: Kids Camps are for 6-12 years, and the Youth Camp is for 13-18 year s.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:10.

Cost: Register a camper for $20 by May

Toledo Ballet

5327 Monroe St. 419-471-0049 toledoballet.org

4-5 year olds follow the Toledo Balle t Creative Movement and pre-ballet curriculum. Enrichment activities include animal-themed story time, exploring circus animals, creating crafts, and enjoying snack time. 6-8 year olds take a classical ballet class each day. They also explore other types of dance, including jazz, character, and modern, and learn to prepare costume s and props. This program includes the study of Swan Lake. Both groups explore Peter & the Wolf and have a mini-performance at week’s end.

Ages: 4-8 years Staff/camper ratio: 1:8 for

ages 4-5. 1:12 for ages 6-8.

Dates: June 22-26, July 20-24: Dance with the Animals Camp.

July 6-10, July 20-24, July 27-31: Ballet Intensives & Pre-Intensives.

July 13-17: Musical Theatre.

1st and $40 between May 2 to May 31st.

The deadline to register is May 31st .

Dates: 9am-5pm, June 22-June 25.

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Baseball Golf Speed & Agility Basketball

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ACADEMIC CAMPS Graphic Design Cyber Robo Band Art

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ART at T RINIT Y Students preschool through 8th grade enjoy art class each week

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Our Art Festival is open to the community!

You are invited to come explore the hallways of student artwork, participate in creative activities and create a masterpiece to take home.

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T-ball Treasures

Life lesson in the all-American sport

By Rhonda Wilson

Our first foray into the world of t-ball was with the youngest of our three boys this last season. Don’t ask me why we waited so long to join this all-American preschool pastime – perhaps I’m lazy. The only reason we signed him up in the first place was to get him out of the house, and to learn a few important life lessons, taught by a cockamamie group of sweaty kiddos.

Preschoolers have absolutely no concept of imminent pain.

How can one teach a four-year-old that getting smashed in the face by a hard ball is going to hurt without actually smashing the kid in the face with a hard ball? Chucking the balls at each other from point-blank range, while not necessarily even looking at each other, was the practice norm. I only feel slightly guilty for wishing for a lifelong wisdom-giving mishap.

Command Central

It takes an average of twelve seconds for a command not related to food to sink in.

Throughout the season, during each game, there were no less than thirty repetitions of the same command: RUN! This was usually aimed at the batters, who had already hit the ball and were just standing there, mouths agape, watching in glorified awe as the ball went sailing. Snack time, on the other hand, was immediately responded to with cheers and trampling each other, racing to the sidelines.

Port-o’-potties the holy grail of preoccupation.

During every practice, one or more of the players left their posts in favor of picking flowers, daydreaming and pottying. “I need to use the bathroom! There’s a potty over there! It’s blue!” Every kid turns to see and subsequently starts the potty dance and intense begging for permission to visit the “bathroom.” Upon their return, they kindly share the smell of port-o’-potty soap with their teammates by allowing them the chance to smell their hands. Ooh, so refreshing.

T-ball is super gross.

Urban myth illuminates the ick factor with the legend of an entire team contracting head lice through the sharing of the batting helmets. Lice aside, it’s pretty unsanitary that each sweaty kid removes the helmet and passes it blindly to the next sweaty kid, who, in turn, does the same. That’s nine different types of sweat, sunscreen and bug spray all mixed up in there. Ew. I just scratched my head while writing this and got goose bumps when I recognized the correlation. Seriously, if my little athlete shows up with a shorn head, you know what we’ve received complementary with a t-ball education!

Where ADHD, ODD and “@%$#!” are a way of life, Rhonda Wilson is a stay-at-home mom to four kiddos (Juliet, 16, Liam, 11, Connor, 9, Jack, 4) while babysitting and writing for other publications and blog (www.alphabetsoupmama.com).

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eceiving a mental/behavioral health therapy recommendation for your child can be an intimidating experience for both parents and their child, especially when they are unsure of expectations. Different beliefs about this type of therapy exist, often making parents hesitant about following through with the recommendation. The following are ways in which parents can help enhance the therapy experience for both themselves and their child.

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Get involved in your child’s treatment.

Child therapy is a team effort. Typical therapy sessions occur on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, meaning your child sees his or her therapist 2-4 hours per month on average. In order to make progress, it is important to reinforce the skills from therapy outside of sessions. Your child is more likely to make progress when a parent is involved in the process.

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Be aware that there is no such thing as a “quick fix.” Therapy is a process and

can take several weeks of consistent sessions in order to begin seeing significant changes in your child’s behavior. You will be more likely to see quicker results if appointments are attended consistently and the skills are reinforced at home.

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Understand that children think differently than adults. Therapists who work with children often incorporate play into sessions. While it may look like your child is simply playing with his or her therapist, there is often an underlying reason for the activity such as building trust, working on social skills, learning to follow directions, or rewarding positive behavior.

If you have a question about the reasoning behind something that occurs in session, do not be afraid to ask your child’s therapist about it.

The most important thing to remember is that you and your child’s therapist are on the same team and working towards the common goal of helping your child.

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Evidence is growing that all children find solace and re-gain balance with exposure to nature.

The opportunity to explore outdoors in an unstructured, unscheduled manner not only builds coordination and strong healthy bodies but also calms children and helps them focus. In addition, children with frequent opportunities to play outdoors grow their problem solving skills and develop their curiosity. There are also studies reinforcing the connection between outdoor learning and school success in science, writing, gardening, botany, ecology, etc.

Connecting with nature takes time, intentional, unhurried time. The earlier young children are exposed to prolonged time outdoors the more familiar and comfortable they will be with nature and its rhythms and the more connected they will be to the land as they mature.

This spring take your babies and toddlers outside, and not just in a stroller. Spread a blanket on the grass so your baby can see the sky, experience the wind, smell the grass. Let your toddler get dirty, find treasures, experience freedom.

Teach them the vocabulary of nature: the names of the trees and flowers, insects, weather, and share their delight in the joy of discovery.

WEST SIDE MONTESSORI Experience the joy of outdoor play!

You’re invited to explore our wooded trails and enjoy our natural playground!

Thursday, May 21, 10-11am (Rain date Friday, May 22, 10-11 am) This event is free, but space is limited.

Ages 1-3 welcome.

Register online:

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IN THEKITCHEN Something’s Cooking

Making Magic Happen in the Kitchen Pulling your leftovers together

by Jill Sleight

If you have a refrigerator, you probably have leftovers sitting in it right now.

A take out container of half-eaten chicken fingers and french-fries, maybe some pasta that is gluing itself together in the Gladware, myriad other pieces of meals that once were warm and delicious and satisfying. Opening the fridge and seeing those unused bits now fills you only with the weight of an important decision: do you ignore them until they become gross enough to justify throwing them away, or do you take out these ghosts of former culinary glory and attempt to resurrect them?

Life before children

Parents often talk about this topic, but rarely does the discussion of “leftovers” include food. The leftovers in these conversations are the bits and pieces of a dish called L.B.C. (Life Before Children). The college degree a stay-athome parent earned, the foreign excursions that aren’t so easy now that Baby is in tow, the images we construct in our own childhoods of the impressive and accomplished adults we will become… each in its own appropriately sized plastic storage container, stacked neatly in the back. It is so much easier to just close the door on these pieces of L.B.C. After all, there are plenty of other responsibilities pulling at your time. How tempting

for the love of

it is to allow old bits of talent and ambition to grow slimy and rancid. But where is the fun in that? If you want to spice your weeks up a bit, why not try rolling up your sleeves, digging into your metaphorical Tupperware, and attempting to create something palatable out of whatever is packed inside? You just might surprise yourself. Not to say that everyone who attempts to achieve nearly-forgotten dreams succeeds in the way he or she originally imagined.

That impressively golden Thanksgiving turkey probably never thought it would end up as a messy hot-turkey sandwich, yet here it sits before you and it is delicious.

Fun in the kitchen

Using your L.B.C. leftovers is quite similar to using the leftovers in your fridge: make a plan, set aside time to work on it, and be positive about what you create. Let your interests and talents add flavor to your life, to your family’s life. And while you are at it, drag out some of those real leftovers from your real refrigerator and try this recipe. Maybe it won’t turn out how you thought it would, it might even be something you now realize you didn’t want after all, but you will at least have an interesting story to show for your efforts. Have fun in your kitchen-

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MAY 2015 1 FRIDAY Beauty & The Beast - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the stage version based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. 7:30pm May 1, 2, 8 & 9. Franciscan Theater at Lourdes University 419-531-1618. sfstoledo.org/musical Family Movie Night - See your favorite toys come alive on the big screen in Toy Story 3. 7pm. 7pm. Calvary Church inside the former Maumee 18 Theater, 1360 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-2171. Free Pride & Prejudice: The Coffee Shop Edition - Notre Dame Academy students perform an original play written and directed by faculty member Trish Sanders.

Whether you are a fan of the Jan Austen novel or not, this over-the-top performance includes a flash mob scene and a 61 member cast. 7pm May 1 and May 2, 2pm May 3. $10/students, $12/adults. Notre Dame Academy, 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-475-9359. showtix4u.com

2 SATURDAY Lady Tutu 5K and Little Princess Dash - This women-only race is all about feeling fabulous and celebrating you - tutu optional! While the Lady Tutu 5K begins at 8:30am, the main event, the Little Princess Dash, begins at 9:30am, allowing all girls, 8 and under, to participate in their own special race. Proceeds benefit Make a Wish Foundation. 8:30am. Varies. Fallen Timbers: Main Street, Maumee. ladytutu5k.com Hubble @25 - Celebrate 25 years of the Hubble Telescope collecting images and stories 13 billion years in the making. The presentation traces the evolution of the telescope that led to the single most productive scientific instrument ever built and other milestone space missions.

7:30pm. $5/adults, $4/children. Lourdes University:Appold Planetarium, Sylvania. lourdes.edu/planetarium

3 SUNDAY Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Take a fun trip South of the Border and celebrate Mexican culture with live entertainment, a pinata, crafts and activities throughout the day. 10am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

5 TUESDAY Natural Alternatives for Children Learn about essential oils for healing, techniques for relieving childhood anxiety, and stress. Reservations required. 7-8pm. $10.

New Beginnings Healing Center, 202 N. McCord. 419-861-7786. nbhctoledo.com

Just the ticket Saturday, 5.2 / Toledo Amtrak Station

6 WEDNESDAY Toddler Trails - This outdoor, multi-sensory nature play and exploration program runs the first Wednesday of each month.

For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent. Registration required. 10-11am. $2.

Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave.

8 FRIDAY Kids’ Night Out - Kids will have fun playing animal-themed games, making crafts and touring the TAHS while visiting with some adoptable animals. Snacks and a beverage will be provided. For ages 6-12. Registration requested. 6-8pm. $20.

The Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee.

419-891-0705. toledohumane.org Spring Fairy Houses - All little fairies will have fun constructing a fairy house or fairy door from a variety of objects found in nature. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. 4-5:15pm/ ages 5-9, 5:30-6:45pm/ages 9-12. $20.

Create Perrysburg, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

9 SATURDAY 5th Annual Rock for Autism - This year’s show features Toledo’s best bands including: Nick Neenan; The Fling, Match City and Last Born Sons. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio.

8pm-1am. $15/at the door. Martini ‘n’ Nuzzi’s TOLEDO, 329 North Huron St. rockforautismtoledo.org K-9 May 9: A day for the Dogs TMA’s campus will become dog-friendly territory during, allowing visitors the opportunity to meet adoptable pets from animal shelters or bring along their own furry family members for special programs designed just for them. 10am-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Spring on the Farm - Enjoy a day of fun with your children or grandchildren while experiencing life in rural Ohio more than 100 years ago. 10am-5pm. Varies.

Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage. org Woodland and Wildlife Community Day - Enjoy live music from Twisted Strands and Kerry Patrick Clark as well as fun workshops, vendors, face painting and a scavenger hunt. Hayride Transportation from the Historical Barn in downtown Elmore will be provided courtesy of Shared Legacy Farms. 10am-2pm. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. schedel-gardens.org Free Touch-A-Truck - This is your chance to get up close and personal with the fleet of mobile libraries. Kids of all ages will

Explore the past, present and future of train travel during National Train Day Toledo. One of the largest train events in the country, the day includes selfguided tours, indoor and trackside exhibits and access to the locomotive engines.

Youngsters will have the opportunity to “let off some steam” at the Chugginton Kids Depot, filled with railroad-themed activities as well as rides on a pint-sized train. Chugging along, the top floor of the station will showcase model train layouts as well as live music, vendors and food. An opening ceremony begins at 9:30am. 9am-4pm on Saturday, May 2. Toledo Amtrak Station’s Central Union Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave. amtraktraindays.com Free —MLR explore trucks of all sizes. Honk the horn on the Bookmobile, play computer games on the Cybermobile and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. 10am-2pm.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. 419-531-4236. toledolibrary.org Free Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Discover, along with Alexander, that sometimes everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day as you laugh and sing along with this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling, classic book. 2pm. Varies.

Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

10 SUNDAY Family Film Club: “Mysterious Island” - In this 1951 family-friendly action adventure, a group of Civil War soldiers escape the stockade using a hot air balloon and end up on a strange Pacific island inhabited by a giant crab, giant bees and other unusual creatures. 2pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

12 TUESDAY Innovation Week - Allow your creativity to flourish at Imagination Station as you innovate and explore the creative, fun side of science. Through May 16. Imagination Station Admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Oak Openings Blue Week: All about Bats - Meet Nature’s Nursery’s education bats as you learn about their unique adaptions and positive impact on humans and the environment. Then, take a quiet stroll at dusk to look and listen for bats with the help of an electronic bat detector. Enjoy photo exhibits and refreshments at 7. For all ages. Register online.

7-8:30pm. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Hurray for Homeschoolers: Basic Birding - Participants will learn to identify common birds and have the opportunity to

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make a bird ID booklet, learn some basic bird anatomy, habitats and the science behind tracking bird migration. Younger homeschooler siblings can join in on the fun too with age appropriate stories, songs and a craft. For ages 3-12, children ages 3-6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required. 10am-noon. $5, $4/metropark members. Swan Creek Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-407-9758. metroparkstoledo.com

16 SATURDAY Medical Mutual Dart Frog Dash Participate in the annual 5K run and walk or 1K race for kids. Price varies. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Children’s Safety Day - Join ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital’s Safe Kids team and local fire and police department as they provide safety tips. The event will feature bicycle helmets giveaways and a bicycle rodeo. 10am-noon. ProMedica Defiance Hospital, Medical Office Building parking lot, 1200 Ralston Ave., Defiance.

419-783-4428. promedica.org Free 14th Annual Claire’s Day - Celebrate northwest Ohio’s largest free family book festival with appearances by a handful of children’s book authors and illustrators.

9:30am-4:30pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. clairesday.org Free

17 SUNDAY Family Center Activities: Playful Pop-Up Books - Inspired by the current exhibition Best in Show: Animal Illustrations from the Mazza Collection and the forthcoming show Play Time, explore the world

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Your Favorite Cookie is Now a Race Friday, 5.8/The Shops at Fallen Timbers

‘Need help burning off the cookies you bought in February? The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio will help during the second annual Thin Mint Sprint and Shortbread Shuffle, a family-friendly 5K race or 1-mile fun walk will promote a healthy lifestyle while creating an environment where girls can strive towards and achieve a difficult goal. While everyone is invited, the race is part of the 26.2 miles of running, walking, skipping and jogging that the Girl Scouts must complete to receive the “I Did It” Marathon patch, developed with Marathon and the Toledo Community Foundation. Proceeds from the race benefit the Family Partnership campaign, which provides free resources and financial assistance to girls for camp and other scouting activities. 5pm registration, $25 and includes a t-shirt. 6:30pm race. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street #1599, Maumee. runsignup.com/Race/OH/Maumee/ ThinMintSprintShortbreadShuffle

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23 SATURDAY Yoga for Children of All Abilities Yoga Jenn will help you connect with your child, and your own inner child. Dress comfortably and bring a towel or mat.

Registration required. 10am-noon. West Toledo Branch, 1320 Sylvania Ave. toledolibrary.org Free 27th Annual Flower Day Weekend Enjoy a great Toledo Memorial Day Weekend Tradition and embrace the 181st Farmers Market Season. On Saturday and Monday, farmers will be on hand for Market Days, selling baked goods, produce, eggs, poultry, beef, yard art, crafts and of course, flowers. Then, on Flower Day Sunday, regional growers pick the market with the locally grown flowers and plants to create the biggest and best flower and garden event in all of Northwest Ohio.

Over 60 vendors will be selling their best plants, yard art, plant accessories and crafts. Through May 25. Toledo Farmers Market, Market & Superior Streets. Free Glass City Rollers - Enjoy some flat track roller derby fun as the Glass City Rollers take on the Central Ohio Roller Dolls. For all ages. 5pm. $11, free/ages 10 and under. The International Boxing Club, 525 Earlwood Ave., Oregon.

Toys, Toys, Toys! - This exhibition is a celebration of fun and nostalgia. Toys evoke powerful emotions in all of us, whether it is a toy from a by-gone era, your favorite childhood toy, or a toy your child or grandchild clings to, toys are a big part of our overall memories and experiences.

10am-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

29 FRIDAY Visiting Artist in the Family Center - Have you ever drawn a picture as big as an elephant ? Get inspired to draw your favorite animal with local wildlife artist Elyse Simko.

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and younger with an adult. 6-7pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

30 SATURDAY Outdoor Adventure Expo - Celebrating outdoor activities, participants will have the opportunity to fish, fire build, canoe, kayak, camp, practice archery and much more. The expo has something for everyone from the arm chair adventurers to the outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. There will be food, music and outdoor industry exhibitors. Enjoy this festival atmosphere while you try out a few new activities. 10am-4pm. Sidecut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Mondays-Wednesdays

Homework Helper, Do you want to improve your grades and be successful in school? Homework Helper is here through the end of May to help you with your school assignments. For first-sixth grade students. Visit website for other locations and dates. 4-6pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

Thursdays

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Meeting, Moms and other caregivers meet at this special weekly group with family activities and discussion topics.

Reliable childcare provided. 9:4511:15am. McCord Rd. Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. motherscenter.net

Saturdays

Storytime, An inclusive storytime with books, rhymes and music.

9:30-10:30am. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee

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Come to a unique gallery in Toledo that is tailored to your baby. View colorful works of art that your baby can touch. Then create a work of art together. This experience is for 6 to 18 month old babies and you must register in advance at: www.firstencounters4babies.com

Gallery is located at The Collingwood Art Center 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43620

Services

Join Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meet! A community of moms sharing thoughts on raising healthy families and living green. Sample organic products.

for sale Hope Lutheran Church is seeking a nursery care provider for our infants through 3 year olds during 2 Sunday services, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon each Sunday. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and enjoy interacting with children. A safe, loving, Christian environment must be consistently maintained for the children. Resumes to the attention of: HR, Nursery Care Provider, Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606 or email to office@hopetoledo.net

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Lessons

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FreeLance writers Needed. Send resume to editor@toledocitypaper.com

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