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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper

Volume 24 • Issue 9 September 2012

Adams Street Publishing Co. Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs: cjacobs@toledoparent.com

Co-Publisher/CFO

Mark I. Jacobs: mjacobs@toledoparent.com

Editorial

Assignment Editors

Alia Orra: editor@toledoparent.com Scott Recker: scott@toledoparent.com

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xtraordinary E xtracurriculars p16 E Field Guide The area’s best after-school and weekend activities School

5 publisher’s letter 6 reader mail 7 community snapshots 8 what’s briefly happening 9 new kids on the block 23 exceptional families 24 tween the lines 30 calendar

— compiled by Julian Garcia 35 marketplace

commentary

26 diary of a dad

Of sausage and parenting

— by Matt Reger

27 mother mayhem

Troop 229

Earning a survival badge — by Mary Helen Darah

28 parent profile

Sparking creativity

— by Nan Bauer

29 food fight

Old time diner,

good time food

Classic burgers at Koral Hamburg — by Karen L. Zickes

Staff Writer

Matt Desmond: mattd@toledoparent.com

Calendar

Julian Garcia: calendar@toledoparent.com

Contributing Writers

Mary Helen Darah, Karen L. Zickes, Nan Bauer, Matt Reger

Art/Production Art Director

Kristi Polus: kristi@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Graphic Design

Megan Anderson: manderson@adamsstreetpublishing.com Alex Beat: abeat@adamsstreetpublishing.com Sarah Baird: production@adamsstreetpublishing.com Brittney Koehl: adsin@toledocitypaper.com Jake Ziolkowski: jake@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Advertising

Sales Manager

Aubrey Hornsby: ahornsby@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Account Executives

Sharon Kornowa: sharon@toledoparent.com Sandra Willford: swillford@adamsstreetpublishing.com Emily Lowe: elowe@adamsstreetpublishing.com Katelynn Eichenberg: keichenberg@adamsstreetpublishing.com William Wegert: wwegert@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Sales Coordinator

Shannon Reiter: sales@toledocitypaper.com

Classified Sales

Emily Gibb: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing

Administration Accounting

Robin Armstrong: rarmstrong@toledoparent.com

Distribution

Michele Flanagan: distribution@toledoparent.com

Advertising/General Info: For advertising and general information, call (419) 244-9859 or fax (419) 244-9871.

E-mail ads to adsin@toledoparent.com Toledo Area Parent News subscriptions are available by mail for $28/quarterly or $75 per year at Toledo Area Parent News, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604.

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.

Entire contents © 2012 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher.

Audited by

An ad for Little Village Preschool that appeared in TAP’s August issue incorrectly stated its phone number. It is 419887-1685. It also misstated Over The Rainbow Early Learning Center’s and Heatherdowns Early Learning Center’s hours. They are open 6:30am-6pm, and serve infants to 12-year-olds.

Toledo Area Parent News Winner of 28 awards for design and editorial content General Excellence Best Commentary Best Personal Commentary

In-Depth Reporting Best Overall Writing Best Cover Photo Best Supplement Design

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Publisher’s Letter

All in the family

by Collette Jacobs

Publisher/Editor-In-Chief Collette Jacobs with some of the people who inspired Toledo Area Parent News — her children Margot, Saul and Alex It's easy to lose sight of the big picture. We work hard here at Adams St. Publishing putting out Toledo Area Parent every month. Focusing so much on the day-to-day routine, I had to be reminded that we have reached twenty years of publishing! It was a little overwhelming and more than a little eye-opening (and admittedly my opened eyes became a little teary) when I looked at two decades worth of magazines and photographs, remembering where we've come from and envisioning where we're going.

When we started publishing in 1992, my daughter Margot wasn't even born yet, and now I've just dropped her off at college. In the early days, I worked in a 10 by 12-foot spare bedroom — which I had to give up so that it could become her nursery! Moving to the basement was (literally) a step down! And now I look up and see our wonderful twostory office building on Adams Street, and see the three different parenting magazines we put out (along with the Toledo City Paper and Current magazine in Ann Arbor) and it's amazing and humbling.

Over and over throughout the years, I've heard from readers who've told me that reading our papers helped them feel like they weren't alone, that they were part of a greater parenting community. We're proud to be a part of the fabric of their lives, and to have people counting on us for our calendars and our coverage of local events. We have a dedicated and passionate staff who believe in our mission and have poured their hearts into everything we do, and we have 20 years worth of loyal advertisers who have supported us every step of the way. With their help, we've won multiple awards for editorial and design excellence, and we're not going to stop trying for more. You'll be excited to see what we've got in the works, with terrific new content, from lighthearted to hard-hitting. Our goal is to keep you reading, make you smile and, maybe, make you think. As always, let us know how we're doing! You're our family, and we'll never get tired of hearing from you.

—Collette Jacobs Publisher/Editor-In-Chief Adams Street Publishing

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community snapshots Last days of summer

This month our inbox was full of photos celebrating two of the most important moments of the year — the end of summer (ahhh, structure!) and the start of school (ahhh, homework!).

Funfair

Twins, Trinity & Kennedy Johnson, age 6, Toledo

Organizations from around the Toledo area took over Westfield Franklin Park August 18th for the 2012 Back To School Fair. Thanks to all our sponsors!

Gavin Wendt, age 1, Holland

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Having a blast at Mercy Family Fun Day, from left: Alaya Gammer, age 4, Ranyah Davis, age 5, Olyvia Hardnett, age 17, Carvyn Hardnett, age 5 & Emmanuel Wilson, age 6, all of Toledo

Please send your pics with names, ages and hometown to production@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Send us Your

We’ll publish the cutest, silliest — even spookiest! — Halloween photos next month. Your photo could land on our October cover! Email pics to production@adamsstreetpublishing.com and include name, ages, and hometowns.

Halloween Photos

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Step into the swamp

Take a day trip south and join in a late-summer tradition, as the Black Swamp Arts Festival returns to Bowling Green September 7-9. The festival, now in its twentieth year, brings the best in fine arts, crafts and performing arts to downtown BG, turning the cozy college town into a destination that has something for everyone. The heart of the festival may be the juried art show, which brings in fine artists from across the country, and the music stage featuring acts like Booker T. Jones, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, and the Bright Light Social Hour. But there’s plenty of fun aimed squarely at kids, too, with supervised artsy activities like tye-dying, face painting and sidewalk chalk drawing. A family entertainment stage on Main Street near the library features special performances with a kid-friendly flair by festival performers. And of course there’s plenty of great local food on hand, from your standard greasy festival favorites to the best international cuisine BG has to offer. Downtown BG, Friday, September 7, 5pm-midnight; Saturday, September 8, 10am-midnight; Sunday, September 9, 12-5pm. 419-354-2723. www.blackswamparts.org.

Getting in the spooky spirit

Halloween might be only a few weeks away, but for kids it’s an eternity. If your young ones can’t wait to kick off the fall fun and get into their costumes, you won’t want to miss the second annual Nightfall Festival at Toledo Botanical Garden. “Last year was a huge success,” says TBG’s events and marketing manager Melissa Shaner. “There’s a whole lot to do, a lot going on.” Wander the garden as a crisp fall evening fades into night, exploring the spooky pumpkin patch and taking the eerie lantern walking tour. There are fall-themed art activities for kids, and a midway tent with music, street performers and fortune tellers. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride with surprises around every corner — and most importantly, do some trick-or-treating! Parents can enjoy the Monster’s Bash Preview Night on Thursday, October 4 from 6-10pm, but they’re sure to enjoy the festival, too. Friday, October 5, 4-10pm. $8 adults, kids 12 and under free!

5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. www.toledogarden.org.

Spreading a healthy message

Nothing is more important to our future than raising a generation of healthy kids, and childhood obesity is a major roadblock in the way. Mercy Children’s Hospital is doing its part to keep our young folks fit with the Kohl’s Kids in Action program. “This is my baby,” says Community Health Educator Nancy Surella of the educational program she’s led for six years.

With funding courtesy of a grant from the retail giant, she heads out to local elementary school classrooms to spread Kids in Action’s four key messages: drink four cups of water a day, enjoy at least 60 minutes of physical activity, eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and always get enough sleep. The 30 to 45 minute classroom sessions incorporate role-playing exercises. “I get the kids up and moving and make it as fun as possible,” Surella says. In the past year she’s presented to 6,000 students all over the county, and worked at health fairs and events that draw families. On September 16, Kids in Action will host a free family fun fitness fair at Walbridge Park, with food demonstrations, games and prizes. It’s a great way to get outside and learn some fun fitness facts. Look for more info at www.mercyweb.org.

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Not your mama’s cloth diapers

When you have kids, you spend countless hours finding ways to keep your little ones happy, healthy and safe. So when Teresa Johnson discovered her second daughter was severely allergic to disposable diapers, she searched until she found a solution — cloth diapers. Mama Johnson was relieved to find an eco-friendly solution that helped heal her baby girl’s rash quickly. If you think cloth diapers are all about white fabric and old-fashioned washboards, you’re not alone. Johnson thought so too until she found modern versions online.

Contemporary cloth diapers are more stylish and easier to use than their predecessors. Plus, they help prevent landfill waste and save money.

Confident other parents wanted these types of products, Johnson started Squishy Tushy online in 2008. The business grew and she recently opened a store in Blissfield, Michigan to give local parents access to items by sought-after brands such as bumGenius, Rumparooz and Haba. “Everything we sell sets us apart from the big box stores,” says Johnson. The store carries a number of cloth and swim diapers, special needs items, incontinence and training pants.

They also carry sustainable products like natural wood toys, baby-safe rubber teethers and jewelry.

“Whether you’re interested in cloth diapers or not, stop in and see us,” Johnson says. “We have so many products and can help anyone looking for natural and healthy solutions.”

Check out Squishy Tushy for cloth diapers, accessories and more. 103 S. Lane Street, Blissfield, MI. 517-682-0935. www.squishytushy.com. —KG

Toledo’s got talent

Some kids just seem to arrive on the planet clambering for that big break – in acting, singing, or striking a pose. Starbound helped Katie Holmes and Alyson Stoner achieve their performing dreams, and wants to help your young star do the same. Recently relocated from Toledo to Sylvania, the company’s new studio features two classrooms where tomorrow’s talent can hone their skills. 9-week acting and modeling workshops and private sessions in singing and performance are available.

Starbound’s mission is to provide the training that helps young performers succeed in the competitive worlds of acting, music, and modeling, while also offering access to top agents and managers. Newly licensed as a publishing company, Starbound can now welcome songwriters as well. An expanded staff allows for optimized representation up to the national level.

Justin Shivak, company director, advises performing arts kids to “study your passion. Read books, talk to professionals, and get involved any way you can: school plays, drama class, theatre, workshops, camps, etc. Most importantly, follow your dream and PRACTICE on a daily basis!!”

Actors, models, dancers, singers, and/or songwriters age 4 or older interested in starting a career or receiving a free evaluation of their talents can attend an audition/evaluation, which are regularly held two to three times a month. Children of all skill levels are welcome to attend.

Starbound-Entertainment Group, 5700 Monroe Street, Suite 401, Sylvania (in the Starlight Plaza next to NOIC). 419-474-4777. www.sb-eg.com. —NB

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It’s time enough to raise a family and see them off into the world. And Toledo Area Parent has always had a family of readers, in addition to being a family business. Since our early days, when we were created out of the publisher’s home, we’ve only gotten bigger, better and more colorful. In a real way, we’ve grown up, but we continue to deliver for local families.

Here, our publisher, Collette Jacobs, takes a look at our past and present.

Working moms, 1992 “On the left is our very first official publisher’s photo.

That’s me on the right with my sons, Alex and Saul.

To the left of me is co-founder Becky Harris and her daughter Alicia.”

sharing the news, 1992

“Our first billboard was a huge deal — I remember driving by it and stopping the car, thinking ‘Oh my God, this is really happening.’”

Family matters, 1992

“My husband Mark and I are surrounded by all our supporters in this early staff photo. We gathered everybody together after the first issue — freelancers, significant others, in-laws — everyone who supported us. On the far left is our first editor, Molly Schiever.”

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First birthday, 1993

“20 years ago we celebrated our first anniversary in much the same way — with cake and laughter. Nowadays we need a lot more cake — we employ more than 20 people!”

Full house, 1995 “We had to update our publisher’s photo as our respective roosts grew. Becky is holding her son Sam, and I am holding my daughter Margot. As new mothers we saw a need for a publication that kept us informed of family issues and events in our city, so we created Toledo Area Parent.”

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Toledo Area Parent News spawned five print publications in three cities — the biweekly Toledo City Paper and monthlies Findlay Area Family, Ann Arbor Family and Current, all produced by Adams St. Publishing.

Monkeying around, 1997 “What was I thinking letting Saul climb up so close to that stairwell banister? [Laughs.]

We were preparing for the first issue of the Toledo City Paper to be published at our new Adams Street office.”

Moving on up, 1997 “Toledo Area Parent started in the

10 by 12 foot spare bedroom of my Sylvania home. The publication kept growing and we eventually moved to the two-story offices on Adams St. we now call home. Here I’m rocking a 90s powersuit in my then new office with my (growing) children, Alex, Saul and Margot.”

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As we move into our third decade serving you, we’ve got all kinds of fun and informative new content in the works. Check out what’s coming soon: Family-friendly horoscopes just for kids, from Toledo’s own Sue Lovett

Get to know our staff, with fun questions of the month answered in our masthead

Lots more Facebook giveaways! (Don’t forget to “like” us at facebook.com/toledoareaparent!)

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More interviews with cool local teens and tweens!

We’re also open to suggestions from our readers. Send us your ideas and thoughts!

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Then & now What a difference a few years can make! Since the beginning, we’ve been proud to feature local kids on the cover of TAP. Over the years, thousands of readers like you sent in your cutest, most heartwarming pics, in hopes of being featured. In honor of our anniversary, we put our Google to work and tracked down some of those adorable babies and terrific toddlers to see what they’re doing today. And just as you’d expect for TAP readers, they’re doing great!

Kathy and Katie Holmes

1998

The rising star was then just an overalls-clad teenager — pre-Tom and Suri — on the cusp of a Hollywood career. Mom Kathy was featured in the issue’s cover story discussing Katie’s role on the television series that put her on the map, Dawson’s Creek, and the trappings of growing fame. Katie’s since become a parent herself, to one of the world’s most famous children.

1995 2000 Conner Edgar Katie Midgely

Five-year-old Katie graced our cover in May of 1995. “My friend, Mary Pencheff, was looking for a beautiful spot for a photo so we went to Whiteford Greenhouse,” said Katie’s mom Sharon Midgely. “When I asked [Katie about it], she just said ‘I always thought I was famous because Mary Pencheff used me as her model.’” Katie is 22 now, and was recently named the new children’s librarian at Toledo Public Library’s Sylvania branch.

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12 years later Conner still loves the outdoors, but the context has changed! The avid wakeboarder prefers the sea over snow these days. Mom Jennifer submitted many photos when Conner was a kid, but she didn’t know he’d made the cover until she saw the issue on stands. “I think I have over 100 copies,” Jennifer said. “When he gets married someday, I’m going to put them on the tables, like a keepsake.” Conner, 18, is now studying at Owens Community College to become a special education teacher, and recently won the Presidential Volunteerism Award.

Eric Zmuda, Erin Cassin and Matthew Zmuda

Around the TAP offices we refer to these three popsicle-wielding tykes as the “summer fun kids.” After some intense Facebook searching we tracked mom Terri Zmuda down. “I submitted photos to Toledo Area Parent all the time when they were little — that was one of my lucky ones that landed on the cover,” Terri says. “It was a special moment, because it’s a big deal to be on the cover.” Twins Eric, 17, and Matthew, 17, are both baseball players at St. Francis DeSales High School and currently on the college hunt. Cousin Erin, 19, is a college student at the University of Kentucky. “When the kids were little like that, we did not miss picking issues of Toledo Area Parent News up and reading them,” Terri said. “We’ve sort of watched it evolve over the years.”

India and Ivy Sherman

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2002

The sisters’ image almost didn’t make it on the cover, according to mom Erica McCloud. “I was an avid reader of Toledo Area Parent magazine, and I saw an ad about the [sibling photo] contest, so I decided to submit [a picture],” McCloud said. “The office was closed and I slid it under the door on the very last day.” India, 15, and Ivy, 11, are now students at Emmanuel Baptist school. “I just really liked the newspaper because there were a lot of informational things in there for young moms.”

2011 Jocelyn Hill

The last time we saw cover kid Jocelyn Hill, she was an 11 month old fascinated by nature (and blades of grass). She’s just shy of 3 years old now, and definitely more able to explore the outdoors! “She is very proud of her garden and all of the vegetables that she’s picked. Even though she is not a fan of tomatoes, she loves to show them off,” mom Emily Creamer-Hill said. “Everyone was excited to see Jocelyn [on the cover]. I mailed copies to my family in Florida. Even people who didn’t know she was on the cover were asking if that was her!”

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The ring of the bell doesn't have to signify the end of the day — it's also the start of an after-school identity your child can hone through practice, practice, practice. From dancer to fitness buff to Hollywood-star-in-training, tykes to teens can take on any role they want, with plenty of support and training from the area's experts. Here, we guide you through the options. Whip out a highlighter and enjoy the task of scheduling these fun hobbies together!

Field Trip Guide

Make the weekends fun and educational!

Franciscan Academy of Lourdes University

5335 Silica Dr., Sylvania 419-885-3273 www.franciscanacademy.org The Franciscan Academy is proud to be in a collaborative "learning community" with Lourdes University. All students, including preschoolers, have an array of field trip destinations around the campus and beyond. Early primary and elementary students enjoy Theatre Vision at The Valentine Theater, Toledo Zoo, Erie Apple Orchard and more. Middle school students attend Science Camp in Oregon, Ohio and Camp Michindoh for a week of nature study, while 7th and 8th graders travel to Gettysburg, Penn. and Washington D.C.

Toledo Public Schools Career Technology

420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Room 213 419-671-8303 http://www.tps.org/career-technologies/career-technologies TPS Career Technology pathways provide the option to choose a career, college or both, but students first have to know what career path they want to take. TPS is encouraging parents to attend the TPS Choices Day on Sept. 22 as an opportunity to begin the discussion of what their children want to become in the future.

Career Technology also offers students the opportunity to participate in industry-related student organizations, that foster both occupational and leadership skills.

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Rosenbloom’s Farms

2738 Shetland Rd. 419-841-3320 rosenbloomsfarm.weebly.com Rosenbloom’s Farm, located in Sylvania Township, is a fun, wholesome place to interact with horses, llamas, donkeys, chickens, bunnies and much more. Each hands-on experience is individualized to meet every group’s needs. They welcome scouting troops, preschools, play groups, special needs groups and groups of all sizes and ages. Jeff and Linda Rosenbloom are pleased to have recently acquired non-profit status, and they also welcome parents to call them for their party destination.

Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way (off the Anthony Wayne Trail) 419-385-5721 www.toledozoo.org Fun doesn’t end when school starts! The Toledo Zoo offers dynamic, engaging activities for families and educators all year long. Rated one of the nation’s top

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10 zoos, it has more than 8,000 learning opportunities waiting to meet eager students. Learn more at toledozoo.org.

Toledo Botanical Garden

5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566 www.toledogarden.org Take in the (manicured) outdoors with your family at Toledo Botanical Gardens. The beautiful greenery has an Alice In Wonderland feel — it's a magical place to observe nature for a few hours. But there are also more structured activities, too, like unique events for kids (like the history-oriented Peter Navarre Day) and provide creative field trip opportunities for schools, summer camps and daycares. During Pioneer Life, for example, children experience social studies firsthand as they reenact life in the 1800s — one of many unique chances for learning. TBG is open seven days per weeks, year-round, with no admission or parking fee.

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Sandpiper

At the foot of Jefferson Ave. in Promenade Park 419-537-1212 www.sandpiperboat.com The Sandpiper is a unique adventure on the Maumee River that takes off from Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. The boat’s educational and fun tours are adjusted to the age of its audience, immersing students in wildlife and history. Students can bring a lunch to eat on the boat or for a picnic in Promenade Park. Tours run from May to October and tickets range from $5 to $11.

Imagination Station

1 Discovery Way (at Summit St.) 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org Science is cool at Imagination Station, a museum with more than 300 hands-on exhibits for families to explore. Lucas County residents 12 and under are admitted free on Saturdays when accompanied by a parent. Take a weekend challenge of defying gravity on the high wire cycle, a bicycle ride 20 feet above the ground!

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After School Activities

Make the weekends fun and educational!

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Black Swamp Crossfit

5700 Monroe St., Starlite Plaza Unit #412 419-343-2434 www.crossfitkids.com www.blackswampcrossfit.com Black Swamp Crossfit is broad, inclusive, general fitness wrapped up in fun!

Constantly varied and functional movements are intertwined together in an engaging and playful way to encourage a lifelong love of fitness and optimal health. Classes combine elements from gymnastics, weight lifting and body weight exercises in an enjoyable, competitive environment. The schedule for ages 5 through 12 is Tuesday and Thursdays 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

Gateway School

4650 W. Bancroft St. 419-536-6503 www.gatewayprek.com Education should be a time of fun, warmth, safety, encouragement and exploration. Structuring its programs around a variety of experiences, Gateway School lets its students actively participate in the School’s learning center approach. Winner of the Two-Star Step Up To Quality Program, Gateway offers a quality commitment to early learning and an outstanding facility. ool Sch School

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Self Reliance Center at the Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism 2040 W. Central Ave. 419-291-7020 419-450-1298 www.greatlakesautism.org The Self Reliance Center offers an after school program for teens and young adults ages 12 to 22 with autism spectrum disorder. This after-school program focuses on daily living, cooking, social and vocational skills, as well as recreational activities, and is located in the same building as the Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism.

Mini Motions Dance Center

2249 Tremainsville Rd. 419-473-0999 www.minimotionsdance.com Always wanted to dance?

Mini Motions is a familyfocused dance center with 21 years of experience teaching in Toledo. The center offers an array of affordable classes for students age 2 to adults.

Choose from ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, breakdance, tumbling, lyrical, cheer and modern. Come join our variety of classes and experience the fun. A class schedule is available online.

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Hayley St. John, 9 years old, Northwood

St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy

5901 Airport Highway 419-856-5743 www.sjjtitans.org St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy develops young men through opportunities that stretch their mind, imagination, feelings and religious consciousness. A leader in educational excellence, SJJ offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that prepares students for leading colleges and universities. More than 70% of students participate in 15 Varsity Sports, and are active in 50 clubs, marching band,

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SB ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

5700 Monroe St., Suite #401 Sylvania, OH 43560 419-474-4777 www.sb-eg.com Whether a child is an actor, vocal performer, model or dancer, the professional acting and modeling workshops at SB-EG will help young performers hone their craft, teach them how to audition and give them the necessary training to be successful in the industry. As an independent studio, we’re able to maintain workshop sizes and give each participant the individual attention they deserve.

Dance FX

FALL CLASSES Begin Sep. 10 Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Irish, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Voice, Piano, Show Choir and Breaking.

Glamour Girl Parties Ages 2 - Adult Call for Details!

419.531.3077 4730 W. Bancroft

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STARS (Student Testing and Academic Resource Services)

3950 Sunforest Court, Suite 101 419-870-8384 www.starsprep.net STARS helps to enhance a child’s primary and secondary education experience. Because STARS believes that learning should not end when a child leaves school, they provide quality supplemental services such as tutoring, study skills seminars, ACT/ SAT prep, OGT prep, high school placement test prep, and college counseling. For more than a decade, CONTINUED ON PG. 20

Fun & Unique Party Packages

Group Tours • Hayrides • Facepainting

Horses & Goats & Boas... OH MY! Scouting Troops & Play Groups Welcome!

-NEW Tea Parties-

Call for details (419) 841-3320 www.rosenbloomsfarm.weebly.com

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Special Advertising Section STARS has helped over 3,000 students attain their educational goals, including admission to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities.

Walter Cable, 4 (almost 5), Toledo

Dance FX Academy of the Arts

4730 W. Bancroft St. 419-531-3177 www.dancefxacademy.com Dance FX Academy of the Arts provides a disciplined and structured program in the education of tap, jazz, classical ballet, lyrical dance, voice training, theatre studies and performance skills for students of all ages.

The trained faculty offers guidance to help every student develop his or her potential one step at a time. Parents and students can look forward to a family atmosphere and positive learning environment.

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Daryl Jervis Dance Studio

7575 Sylvan Towne Dr., Sylvania 419-843-9000 www.jervisdanceplex.com Explore the beauty of movement with a Toledo institution. For 75 years, Daryl Jervis has given the gift of dance to learners of all ages. Throughout their journey, they've kept pace with an everchanging art, teaching jazz, ballet and tap, all the way up through the latest hip-hop trends. It's the perfect way to boost selfconfidence and fitness and give children a lifelong connection to a beautiful means of expression.

Sunshine, Inc.

7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee 419-865-0251 www.sunshineincnwo.com Sunshine is one of the leading providers of services to Northwest Ohians with developmental disabilities and their families.

Their goal is to enrich the lives of the children and adults they work with, and they fulfill that aim with a range of fun activities. A working barn plays host to therapeutic horseback riding, and there's also a working greenhouse and pool to enjoy. Visit their website for more information on family

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philosophies and programs, visit their website, www.montessoritoledo.org.

Hunter's Run

Country Lane Tree Farm

9241 Secor Rd., Temperance 734-856-2404 www.huntersrunmhja.com Hunter’s Run provides the perfect opportunity for your child to learn English riding in a safe and fun environment. They offer lessons, camps, boarding, and more. Their large indoor arena and observation room allow them to offer lessons to your children year round. See them today!

West Side Montessori

7115 W. Bancroft St., 419-866-1931 13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-9385 www.montessoritoledo.org West Side Montessori is celebrating 35 years of opening children’s eyes to the world educationally, as the only school of its kind in Toledo accredited by the American Montessori Society. They aims to go above and beyond the typical in today’s curriculum, even after school’s out, exposing their students to unique extracurriculars like Irish dancing, yoga, karate and calligraphy. To learn more West Side Montessori’s teaching

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3525 N. Bolander Rd., Genoa 419-461-1298 www.countrylanetreefarm.com Country Lane Tree Farm is the farm where families have fun! It offers 10 acres of u-pick pumpkins, animal tours and a corn maze, along with free hayrides to the pumpkin patch. The affordable admission price includes the farm tour, corn maze, pony ride, corn cannon, barrel train ride, straw maze and a small pumpkin! NO extra costs for anything! Spend a day in the country making memories with your family this fall — only 20 minutes from Toledo!

Girl Scouts

419-243-8216 www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org There are more reasons than ever for girls to join — Girl Scouts offers activities that help them realize their amazing potential and build courage, confidence, and character. There are also many ways for adults to volunteer CONTINUED ON PG. 22 Irene Song, 3,Toledo

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Special Advertising Section as well. Troops are forming now. To find the nearest Girl Scout recruitment event or to volunteer, visit their website or call.

Convergence College Planning

5450 Monroe St., Suite 3 567-686-2004 www.convergencecollegeplanning.com Convergence College Planning’s specialty is helping parents plan for their children’s college years without giving up their retirement dreams. We provide easy to understand guidance designed to help families of college-bound students avoid common mistakes and take the best steps to maximize their financial aid qualifications. Most parents don’t have a detailed plan or correct information, which is why Convergence College Planning helps parents before it’s too late to salvage what they thought they had for retirement!

Sensational Kids Daycare & Learning Center

6060 Merger Dr., Holland 419-724-5434 www.sensationalkidsdaycare.com Sensational Kids is a place where children thrive. There is one teacher or aid for every five children in every classroom, and physical, occupational and speech therapists work with students on site to meet their social and educational goals.

At Sensational Kids, each child and parent is part of an extended family that’s focused on learning — and fun!

Montessori Day School

5559 W. Bancroft St. 419-537-7011 www.montessoridaytoledo.com Montessori Day School has always followed Maria Montessori’s philosophy — “Give the world to the young child.” They do so with foreign language and music classes, and cultural activities that give students a new perspective on geography and history. The day school is open to children from 18 months to 6 years, and also has preschool and kindergarten programs.

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Adulthood, rethought

What happens to children with developmental disabilities as they become adults? It’s a question all parents of special needs kids will face as their children age — and it’s question to be answered by Jordan Mocek and Melissa Harris. Mocek and Harris are founders of Creative Living Services, a local agency that employs individuals with developmental disabilities and pays them a fair wage. “We start paying our individuals at minimum wage,” Mocek says, which he says is notable because many disabled workers are often Director Melissa Harris and Gary celebrate at the paid less. They also help them agency’s Ohio State - Michigan party gain independence, guiding them through everyday skills like balancing a check book or applying for social security benefits. Participants provide services to the community, like disposing of paper waste (the shredded paper is donated to the Toledo Area Humane Society for animal bedding) and selling beautifully wrapped candles. Helping the developmentally disabled lead fulfilling lives is a cause close to Mocek’s heart.

“I have family members that were in care facilities where they were mistreated, and I always vowed to do something so people wouldn’t have to go through what my family went through,” he says. CLS serves adults starting from age 18 and up with any diagnosed disability (physical or mental) who apply for their services through the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. “We want to help not only the individual with the disability lead a more enriching life,” Mocek says, “but also help their families.” Creative Living Services, 1801 Adams St. 419-724-4690. www.creativelivingservices.com.

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Glass for everyone

The Toledo Museum of Art offers educational opportunities for the whole community — even those with special needs. Beginning this month is “Creativity for the Special Learner: Exploring Glass,” with instructors Miriam Wagner and Susan Hedler. Students learn the basics of color and the possibilities of fused glass. Eight Saturdays beginning September 29. $100 members, $120 non-members. Register online at www.toledomusuem.org. —MD

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

World of worlds

Joanna Weaver says teens are reading more than we think — they’re just not necessarily reading books.

They’re inundated with words scrolling across their tech devices — phones, computers and iPads — and Weaver, a doctoral student in literacy at the University of Toledo, wants to UT’s Joanna Weaver wants to teach the value of reading take advantage of those opportunities for learning. After working at Owens Community College teaching adults literacy skills, she realized early intervention for students with borderline literacy problems was essential. “It’s a very big problem,” Weaver says. “Many times literacy is overlooked when it comes to adolescence, because people look at learning to read as an elementary school problem.”

These issues inspired Weaver to start the UT Penta Reading Partnership in August. Teens from Penta will pair with UT students to learn reading strategies and to hone their skills by using “authentic reading materials” like cookbooks, magazines and manuals. “With teenagers you have the issues with attitude, and we want to break through that,” Weaver says.

“We think by using authentic literacy materials, we will. They’re reading it because it applies to their own life.” For more information about the program, e-mail Weaver at 419-530-2832 or joanna.weaver@utoledo.edu. —AO

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Art attack

Teens can get in touch with their creative side, with the Toledo Museum of Art’s new slate of fall classes starting this month. TMA has something for every aspiring young artist.

Draw It, Paint It, Print It An emphasis on basic techniques.

Saturdays starting September 29, 6 weeks. 10am-noon. Grades 6-12.

Beginning Sculpture Principles of 3D design, in clay, plaster and wood Saturdays starting September 29, 6 weeks. 1-3pm. Grades 6-12.

Beginning Ceramics Learn about building, wheel working and glazing.

Saturdays starting September 29, 8 weeks. 10am-noon. Grades 8-12.

Teen Sculpture Sampler Work in media including steel wood and plaster.

Saturdays starting September 15, 5 weeks. 11am-1pm. Grades 9-12.

Glass For Teens Four courses for grades 9-12, from beginning to advanced.

Dates and times vary.

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Glass courses $225 members, $250 non-members. All others $70 members, $85 non-members. See www.toledomuseum.org/learn/classes for details, and to register.

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Of sausage and parenting Finding the fatherhood balance

By Matthew Reger

Parenting is an ugly business. The old saying is that those who are partial to the law and sausage should abstain from watching the creation of either one for fear of turning off their fondness for the outcome. That statement is equally applicable to raising children. Every day I make mistakes, missteps, and stupid decisions.

A simple request to pick up a toy is met with “No” and then “I don’t want to.” “I told you to” and “you will be punished if you don’t” are my responses as my daughter continues to test how the performance of the request can be prolonged. After going back and forth a few times the request ends with frustration on my part and some dramatic outburst from my daughter. “No one loves me,” is her current one. I hug her, tell her I love her, and in the best way possible tell her that is why I want her to obey. That works on a six year old about as well as it does a 16 year old.

What can make parenting difficult are the competing goals. Mine is to be the best parent I can be and to give my kids everything I didn’t have. At the same time, I

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want to balance that by making sure they don’t have too much. The central goal of my children’s lives is to undermine my primary goal. Not intentionally, but simply because of their natural desire to do what they want without parental involvement.

Testing the waters

My children are only six and two but that conflict is already in place. The lines are drawn and the battles are well documented. Even though we are slogging through the trenches of daily warfare gaining very little ground, my wife and I believe we are winning the war. That is either because we believe and listen to our own propaganda or because, every once in a while, we see a breakthrough.

Once the “pick up your toy” episode concludes, my daughter generally does what she was asked to do and, after some prodding from my wife, apologizes.

“I’m sorry daddy for not obeying,” said in her small soft voice, melts any anger or frustration.

I can’t imagine having these battles alone and I admire those who do without a choice. My wife helps me learn from the

mistakes and shares in the doubts of trying to do the right thing. As I talk to her at the end of the day, trying to figure out where I went wrong and how I can avoid the same pitfall in the future, she consoles and offers advice. “Don’t beat yourself up. I understand. I lost my patience with

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them today, too” is a sampling of her encouraging and soothing advice regarding a difficult day of parenting. Our willingness to stand together in this battle makes the process of parenting possible. In spite of seeing it made every day, we still enjoy the sausage.

Troop 229

Is there a badge for surviving troop leadership? By Mary Helen Darah I inherited a Brownie Troop from a woman with organizational skills that could put Martha Stewart to shame. She had three adorable offspring who always had their permission slips turned in two days before they were due and carried nutritious lunches in boxes that didn’t have Corgi bite marks on them. Needless to say, with her at the helm of Troop 229, sashes were pressed and worn, badges were sewn on in a timely manner, forms were given to parents WEEKS before a field trip and the entire year was mapped out in cohesive, detailed descriptions.

Then I took over. Thankfully I had two brave female cohorts to assist me in taking on Troop 229: my warm, fuzzy “Don’t make me bake or plan a darn thing” mother (AKA Noni) and my friend “Terry the Trooper” who could easily be reincarnated as an air traffic controller.

At first it was a fairly easy gig, especially during the “Brownie years.”

Seriously, you paint a picture, get a badge; show them how to set a table, get a badge.

There might even be a badge for breathing and having a pulse. We would sing a few songs, have some laughs, eat large quantities of chocolate and life was grand. Then we “stepped over” into the Girl Scout world.

Scout jargon

I was quickly introduced to a whole new Troop vocabulary that included words such as “protocol,” “authorization” and “regulations.” Terry was thrilled — I was mentally mapping out my resignation letter. I discovered that you actually had to work, I mean work, to get a badge. It was then that I made the executive decision that we would do our best with the whole “badge thing,” but our meetings would focus around two questions: “Where are we going?” and “What are we eating?”

It was highly suggested by the powers that be that our troop attend a weekend camping excursion at the official Girl Scout camp. In true Troop 229 form we opted to camp in my parent’s 1.5 acre yard complete with hot tub and electrical outlets to make chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. While the girls were being dropped off with their gear, one of the dads quietly took me off to the side and told me in no uncertain terms “You’ll be needing these” while handing me 12 little airplane Vodka bottles. Tempting as it was, I knew “stress relief through liquid libation” was nowhere to be found in the scout guidebook and could not accept.

We set up our tents, ate outdoors, played in the water and ended the night by the campfire. Someone thought it would be a brilliant idea to play “Truth, Truth,

Lie,” a game where you tell two truths and one lie about yourself and everyone must guess which item is the falsehood. Our first player started out with, “My dad’s in prison, my sister’s pregnant and my grandpa died while sitting on the toilet.” At that moment Noni started singing Kumbaya! We retired to our tents only to endure three continuous hours of giggles from the girls. FINALLY everyone settled down until the so-called responsible adult tent that contained my dad, mom and Terry broke out in fits of uncontrollable laughter. I guess “Vodka Dad” may be smarter than I originally estimated.

Maybe I should have utilized the contraband.

The morning after

We survived that overnight adventure and, with newfound confidence, several weeks later, headed to the Toledo Zoo for another sleepover experience. It was truly amazing having the opportunity to walk around the zoo in the dark of night. While in front of the lion exhibit, a male lion decided to bust out his best seductive roar in hopes of trying to lure his female companion inside. It was impressive, but the lioness was not interested. However, one of our Troop 229 teens volunteered. Meanwhile Abigail whispered in my ear “Mrs. D can you believe it?” I agreed that the calls of the wild are incredible. “No,” she said, “I was talking about that girl over there from Troop 134. Would you ever be caught dead wearing those pants with those shoes?” Well, so much on expanding young minds. We progressed to our sleeping quarters in the basement of one of the zoo buildings. I was jolted awake by a freaked out “Terry the Trooper” who informed me that a mouse had just made a pilgrimage up her sleeping bag and across her face and that it would take DECADES before I would be forgiven.

The resignation letter that I had been formulating finally made it to pen and paper after five years. I remember writing that I learned far more from the girls than they could have possibly learned from me. There were times I pondered my sanity while staying on as their ununiformed, slightly crumpled leader, but I recently bumped into one of my former 229 alumnae. She ran into my arms, gave me a big hug and told me that in Troop 229 she felt as if she belonged for the first time in her life. I wonder if there’s a badge for that.

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Sparking ideas, lighting creative fires At Woodberry Park Inventors and Art, kids dive into the past, present, and future of invention By Nan Bauer

Quick: Name three African American inventors.

If you’re drawing a blank after George Washington Carver, you’re not alone. And if you’re under 18, you may have piped up with Michael Jordan, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne. Those are the names Warren Woodberry hears on a regular basis from his students at the Woodberry Park Inventors and Art, an after-school program focused on African-American history held at the Frederick Douglass Center at 1001 Indiana Ave. He’s working to change those answers — and to open the eyes of local children from ages 7 to 18 about the importance of invention. “America needs inventors and creative thinkers,� he says. “Let’s celebrate the inventors in our history and in our midst today. Kids need to know that African-Americans have played an incredible role in the history of invention.�

A passion for inventing

Woodberry’s passion for inventing arose as a result of living in Antigua with his wife, Yolanda, an artist. “There are no Walmarts on Antigua. You can’t just run to the store if you need something. Living there, we had to learn how to make do. That’s how inventions happen.�

Energetic educator

Woodberry’s classes are a lively mix of the past, present, and future of inventions. Rather than focus on dry timelines and facts, he brings things like electricity, telecommunication, and transportation to life via stories. One of the most popular is that of Lonnie Johnson, a NASA engineer who invented the Super Soaker, “the AK47 of squirt guns,� according to Woodberry. Medical pioneers include Dr. Vivien Thomas, who developed the procedures to treat blue baby syndrome, and Charles Drew, who discovered how to separate blood cells from plasma, crucial to successful storage and transport for blood banks.

Stories naturally cross racial boundaries; in addition to these and many other pioneering African-Americans, kids study inventors from all ethnic backgrounds.

For instance, there’s that belief held by many  kids that Michael Jordan invented basketball. Nope. Dr. James Naismith, a native Canadian, needed an activity for teenagers confined to gyms due to harsh winters. When he mounted peach baskets on poles above their heads, they got game.

With that grounding in the past, Woodberry Park Inventors can boldly explore the future. “A lot of the kids, especially the boys, come up with crazy things like

Warren Woodberry opens kids’ eyes to the power of innovation cell phones with laser beams shooting out of them. But one girl drew a refrigerator, an alarm clock, and a chicken. She said her parents would argue because her mother always forgot to thaw the chicken for dinner. So we got to work on a timer that automatically helps the mom remember to thaw the chicken, and then we get rid of the arguments, too.�

Woodberry Inventors and Art has no textbook, and is not currently a part of the general school curriculum. Woodberry hopes to change that. Meanwhile, there is no tuition fee. Find out how you can enroll your child in the course and/or help support it by visiting the website, www. woodberryparkinventors.com.

PERSPECTIVES ON PARENTING

t n e m s s The Asse Trap Young children are excited to pick out a new backpack or pair of shoes in anticipation of the new school-year. They are full of hope – that their teachers will be nice, that they will have lots of friends, that school will be a positive experience.

They are not thinking about the core curriculum, minimum standards, or constant assessment by teachers, administrators, the State, and the Nation’s Report Card.

Parents understand that the pressure to succeed in school builds quickly each year and many children will be discouraged if they can’t measure up.

Other children will be bored with the drill and repetition teachers employ to ensure constantly improving test scores.

What can parents do to support their children in the pressure cooker learning environment that is the reality in many schools today? How can you nurture your child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn – to keep the flame alive?

Resist the urge to constantly evaluate your child.

Stop the continual praise. It sends the message to

the child that to please you he must always perform at a high level. Instead, encourage effort, support their passions, listen to their concerns. When schools and parents focus mainly on results and not on the well-being of the child, it diminishes self-esteem. The primary task of parents and educators is to help children find themselves, so they are comfortable and confident discovering their own way. Parents must provide the balance in their children’s lives with warmth, humor, and loving support. Don’t get caught in the assessment trap!

A Learning Playgroup West Side Montessori offers a fall, winter, and spring 8-week program for parents and their infants or toddlers in a rich learning environment. A Montessori teacher models techniques and activities that are developmentally appropriate and support the emotional development of the child as well. Children learn through hands-on experiences. A group discussion time for parents to learn more about their child’s development, meet other parents, and ask questions, is also included. The fall sessions start September 26. s7EDNESDAYS n MONTHS NOT WALKING

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Old time diner, good time food

Waterville staple a popular destination

Koral Hamburg

12 N. 3rd. St. Waterville, Ohio 419-878-7007 www.waterville.wix.com/koralhamburg Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: 11am-7pm The summer days I treasured most were the ones that conspicuously lacked the usual scheduled activities, appointments, pressing errands and a neverending to do list. One such day this past summer we seized the “free day” opportunity and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon in the historic village of Waterville, Ohio.

By Karen L. Zickes Bring your appetite

Owner Jay Surdasky will be the first to let you know their quarter pound burgers are made with only fresh ground chuck made from the highest quality ingredients.

“It’s all about the food,” said Mr. Surdasky. Though they have salads, homemade soups, and tasty coleslaw on the menu, customers come for the burgers, onions rings, secret recipe chili, and of course, dessert. There are a variety of other wonderful sandwiches on the menu, too. The A bit of yesteryear Cod fish sandwich seemed to be popular I have passed through Waterville the day we were in, and Surdasky said many times over the years but had never the Reubens, stacked with corned beef, spent time walking through the downare very popular as well. town shops and galleries. My kids and My bacon cheeseburger for $4.75 was I enjoyed the historic buildings, unique big and flavorful. Surprisingly, the kid shops, and the friendly people we met burgers weren’t much smaller! For chilwherever we meandered that day. We dren 12 and under they offer hamburgeven took a respite at Farnsworth Metro ers, hot dogs, or grilled cheese with a pop, Park on the river. My children especially chips, and Tootsie Pop for only $3.75. Kids enjoyed that. The afternoon eat free Tuesday and was ours to explore — no Thursday evenings rush, no commitments. with one kids meal THE SHORT accompanying each Burger joint COURSE adult platter and with personality Kid-friendly: Yes large drink purchase.

Our exploring left us hunTo avoid wait: Anytime On Mondays and gry by early afternoon so I Noise level: Moderate Wednesdays the Koheeded the advice of a few Bathroom amenities: No ral Quarter Pounder friends to try Koral Hamburg. changing station is only $1.25 — quite In the 1800s the building that High chairs? Yes a bang for the buck. is home to Koral Hamburg in Got milk? Yes, as well as “We try to give back downtown Waterville was a orange, apple, grapefruit to the customers and stagecoach stop. The restauand tomato juice keep our prices low,” rant has been in business since Kids’ menu? Yes, and kids said Surdasky.

1926, and changed the name 12 and under eat free Despite 15 more to Koral Hamburg in the early Tuesday and Thursday restaurants opening 80s when the Koralewski fam4p.m.-8p.m. with each in a three mile radius ily took ownership. Fifteen adult platter and large of Koral Hamburg years ago, Jay and Melody drink purchase. over the years, they Surdasky purchased the reshave adapted and taurant and though they kept survived and conthe name, they gave it the current 50s/60s theme. They have been tinue to serve almost 50,000 customers awarded bragging rights for best burger every year. “We are always thinking of something new to keep it interesting,” he in town on several occasions.

The restaurant’s outside charm and said. For instance, the Koral Kupcake has character was outdone by that on the in- been popular with the locals. The “bun” side. The red and white checkered floor is made of yellow cupcake, a chocolate coordinated with the painted booths lin- brownie serves as the hamburger, and the ing the walls and the tables in the cen- condiments are made of icing. We would ter. A plethora of pictures and posters have loved to try one, but after finishing from days gone by adorned every wall. the fabulous chocolate malt served in the Whether it was a classic Coke sign, or 26 ounce tin, we were more than full.

My kids joke that we’ll have to repictures of the Three Stooges and I Love Lucy, they gave the old-fashioned diner turn and have my husband try their Karunique character. Add to that a painted diac Burger (two four-ounce patties, four tin ceiling, jukebox, and an old-time pieces of bacon, and two kinds of cheese soda fountain for shakes and malts, and — intense!). It comes complete with siit’s a dining experience that feeds all rens and such. I may pass on the Kardiac Burger myself, but I’m thinking the -your senses.

homemade carrot cake and double chocolate cake are a must try.

Bottom Line: Slow your pace and experience an old time diner and burger joint that takes you back in time. The kids are guaranteed to love the food and desserts, and it’s a fun, yet affordable outing for the entire family. Stick around for a bit and enjoy the small town atmosphere and the wonderful nearby metro park, too.

Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in Holland, Oh. She can be reached in c/o editor@toledoparent.com.

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1 SATURDAY Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live!

School‘s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet. 1pm & 4pm. $14$58.65. Seagate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson. www.toledo-seagate.com Butterfly and Bug Festival - Visit Nature’s Neighborhood for a day of fun, dedicated to the little creatures that creep, crawl, float and flutter! At 3pm you’ll see a live spider feeding, and throughout the day you’ll find crafts and activities inspired by our buggy buddies. 10am4pm. Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. www.toledozoo.org

Kids Go Green Consignment Sale This large seasonal event offers everyone the opportunity to buy and sell brand new and gently used children’s and maternity items. Junior Fair Building at the Wood County Fairgrounds. 9am-1pm. Free.

Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. www.kidsgogreensale.com

2 SUNDAY 2012 Autumn Adventure Kick-Off Jump-start your fall with a Prairie Trail walk highlighting colorful flowers and tall grasses. This naturalist-led hike sets the tone for a special, season-long program that promises to get you connected to your beautiful Metroparks. Registration required. 2pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com TUESDAY

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LCCS Foster Care & Adoption Training - Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) needs adults and families who can provide loving and stable homes for young children, groups of three or more brothers and sisters, and teens.

Couples and single adults are invited to attend one of the two training sessions scheduled this fall. The agency is offering a Tuesday–Thursday session September 4-October 11. Registration for the classes is required for anyone seeking to become a foster or adoptive parent. 6-9pm. Lucas County Children Services, 705 Adams St. 419-213-3336. www.lucaskids.net Home School Appreciation Days Connect your children to local history.

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September 2012 Amber Dickerson and Kyla Schoer in a scene from Pinkalicious The Musical.

Pinkalicious The Musical Valentine Theatre / Sunday, September 16 Fans of all things pink (we imagine there are more than a few devotees of the hue among Toledo’s under-10 set!) will get to see what happens when love for this rosy shade goes to fun — and hilarious — extremes in Pinkalicious The Musical, coming to the Valentine Theatre this month. The songs all revolve around Pinkalicious, the title character of the popular book series, and what happens when her passion for the shade turns into “pinkitis,” an illness that changes her skin into her favorite color. How she solves her predicament becomes the center of this wonderful show. 1pm and 3pm showings. $5-$8. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. www.valentinetheatre.com. —AO All home school families are invited to join Home School Appreciation Days at Sauder Village. Pre-register for your day which includes discounted admission to the Historic Village, and special coupons for additional discounts throughout the complex. Reservations required. TuesdaysFridays, September 4-7 & 11-14. 10am3:30pm. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org

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

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Parents must accompany their child at the program. Register toddlers only. 10am.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com Parent Links - Any parents or caregivers in need of information and support or the willingness to share their knowledge with others are welcome. This session’s topics are visual / behavior support and autism. Food and Childcare will be provided. RSVP. 6-7:30pm. Children’s Options Dept., Family First Zone at Larc Lane Center, 1155 Larc Ln. 419-380-5126. www.lucasdd.org

6 THURSDAY Hooray for Homeschoolers: Curious Critters - Homeschoolers ages 7 and up will visit the National Center for Nature Photography at Secor, guided by a naturalist, to view an exciting photo exhibit by David FitzSimmons “Curious Critters.” Discover how he “captured” these unusual animal photos. Then, we will go outside to find some of these critters in their natural habitats. Registration required. 10am. Secor Metropark, 10000 W. Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

7 FRIDAY The Black Swamp Arts Festival The festival connects art and the community by promoting the arts in the Bowling Green community. Along with over 100 juried fine artists from across the country exhibiting their art, three stages host national and local acts spanning all musical genres. The Family Entertainment Stage is geared towards music and entertainment for family members of all ages. September 7-9. Friday, 5pm12am;Saturday, 10am-12am;Sunday, 11am-5pm. Downtown, Bowling Green. www.blackswamparts.org 3rd Annual Dads and Kids Kampout - This weekend promises to be filled with fun and activities for dads to bond with their kids, strengthen their relationship, and create life-long memories. So dads, pack up the tents, sleeping bags, and the kids and come out for a weekend of great family fun, campfires, s’mores, inspirational message, and one-on-one time with your kids. Limited amount of scholarships available. Register online. Friday, September 7, 5pm-Sunday, September 9 12pm. Check in & registration Friday, 4pm. $40 per family (dad

and one kid or dad and 6 kids) includes all meals, snacks, and tons of fun. Camp Miakonda, Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-377-1488. www.restorefathers.org Historical Weekend at Put-in-Bay Celebrate Historical Weekend at Put-in-Bay with great fun for the whole family. Events include The Grand Parade, Lighthouse Open Houses, the Toledo Symphony, Art in the Park, Wildlife Center and the Boy Scout Camporee. Saturday-Sunday, September 7-9. Put-in-Bay & South Bass Island. www.millerferry.com 42nd Greek-American Festival The Greek-American Festival is the perfect place to spend time with the family or enjoy a night in downtown Toledo. Come celebrate with delicious Greek food and pastries , and watch and participate in authentic Greek dancing! Take a tour in the beautiful Byzantine Cathedral and browse through our indoor boutique.

Sunday is Family Day with $1 admissions!

Friday, 12pm-12am;Saturday,11am-12am; Sunday, 12pm-7pm. $4. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 Superior St. 419-243-9189. www.holytrinitytoledo.com

8 SATURDAY Canal Days River Walk - Take a walk back in time as to explore the changing season and history along the Miami and Erie Canal. Meet at Kimble’s Landing for a 2-mile hike on the Orange Trail for a change to view a few resident eagles and ospersys. While enjoying the fantastic fall color leaves and flowers, learn about the rich history of how the canal helped make this area what it is today. Registration required. 10am. Providence Metropark, 3827 US 24 West (at SR 578), Grand Rapids. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

Day of Honor - This is the annual salute to members of military and first responder organizations. Families can visit with members of the military, police, sheriffs, fire departments and EMT’s. Kids are also enthralled to get up close to real service vehicles and meet our friends in uniform in person. Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. www.toledozoo.org

11 TUESDAY Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Come create your own sundae and take part in our surprise activities. Say Hello to your friends and neighbors and Goodbye to summer! 6:30pm. Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr. 419-259-5220. www.toledolibrary.org

13 THURSDAY Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Open House - Come and see what the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo is all about at the group’s annual open house.

The free event will feature women and children’s health advocate Michelle Rowe.

9:45-11:15am. McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. www.motherscenter.net

14 FRIDAY Preschool Pioneers: Tag You’re It! - Come to the little cabin in the big swamp to experience what play was like 145 years ago. Children will hear a story abut toys and games from then and now, try out some historic toys and make a pinwheel to take home. Register child only.

Parents accompany child during program.

10am. Pearson Metropark, Lallendorf Rd. near the corner of Navarre Ave (SR), Oregon. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com Cont. on pg 32

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Back to School Bash - Welcome the new school year with an afternoon of family fun! Come to the Library for activities, live music, and prizes. 2pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Ave. 419-259-5370. www.toledolibrary.org

18 TUESDAY Fossil Fest!

Sylvania Historic Village / Sunday, September 16 Share the thrill of discovery with your children as they uncover keys to the past during a real fossil dig. Truckloads of newly dug shale from the nearby quarry will fill areas of the Sylvania Historic Village with local geologists on hand to help with fossil identification. There’s also a Dino-Egg Hunt, Dino-Fun Run and fun carnival games. The Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club and the Imagination Station will have displays, demonstrations and hands on activities. 11am-4pm. Main St. Sylvania Historic Village. www.cityofsylvania.com—JG

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Stop in for music, food, and fun in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

There is a Carnivale at the South Branch at 4pm; a Fiesta at Locke Branch at 5 and Dia de la Raza at Mott Branch at 6pm.

South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway.

419-259-5395. www.toledolibrary.org

21 FRIDAY Acoustics for Autism...Plugged In! Project iAm presents Rusted Root, headlining the third Acoustics for Autism...

Plugged In! benefit concert. This amazing outdoor concert will feature openers Kyle White, Dave Carpenter, and Arctic Clam.

All ages welcome. 5pm-12am. $10 adv. / $15 door. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St. Maumee.419-514-9817. www.acousticsforautism.com Miller Boat Line 5K/1 Mile Family Fun Walk - Race begins near The Boathouse Restaurant, downtown Put-inBay and runs a scenic course, much of

it winding along the island shoreline.

Preregister for discount, family discount also available. Registrants get special round trip fare $10 aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Prizes & unique engraved Lake Erie stones awarded to several age level. Make it a day (or more) with friends & family on the Island. 216-623-9933. www.5katputinbay.com 39th Annual Roche de Boeuf Festival - Waterville’s downtown streets will be filled with crafters, food vendors, area artists, as well as booths staffed by area businesses and nonprofit organizations. A historical-themed parade will begin at 10am down River Road. Children’s activities include carnival rides, a train ride, inflatable’s, face painting, pitching machines, pony rides and euro-bungee. Downtown Waterville, 122 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville. 9am-5pm.

419-878-5188. www.watervillechamber. com Mutt Strut 2012 - Walk with a pet or in memory of a pet, or feel free to strut without a mutt! The walk kicks-off at 10am, and people can walk anytime up until 2pm. There is no per-mile donation and there is no minimum, but the more you collect, the more you help the animals and the more prizes you win! 9:30am.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. www.woodcountyhumanesociety.org Dog Days of September - Bring the

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entire family including the dog(s) for a fun filled day with plenty of activities and entertainment. Dog-related vendors will have plenty of freebies and great deals on products and services. Food and refreshments will be available all day. Kids will enjoy crafts and activities at the children’s area. Also, numerous dog rescue groups will be represented with plenty of pooches up for adoption. 10am-4pm. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St. Maumee. 419866-0261. www.sctoday.edu Ninth Annual Wiener Dog Nationals - The short-legged, floppy eared gladiators will return to compete in the Ninth Annual Wiener Dog Nationals.

Dachshunds with any experience level are can enter this year’s event for a chance to take home a trophy. All proceeds benefit local dachshund rescues. Each dog will be in at least two races in the first round and dogs with the highest combined scores move on to the semi-final round.

10am. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St. Maumee. 419-866-0261. www.sctoday.edu

25 TUESDAY Wee Workshop: Seeds a Poppin’!

Take a closer look at the tiny seeds that will grow into plants and trees someday.

Wee Workshop is a hands-on nature experience designed to cultivate your child’s love for the outdoors and includes a craft, story time and a nature walk.

Register child only. Parents accompany their 3 to 5 year old child at program.

10am. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

27 THURSDAY Imagine That! - This program takes you and your child on a musical journey of discovery and exploration! Pretend play activities are integrated with music, storytelling, movement and literature to capture your child’s potential to learn and to encourage cognitive and literacy skills, creativity and individuality. 10am.

Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-259-5280. www.toledolibrary.org

29 SATURDAY Let it Fall - Celebrate the fall season in a special storytime full of stories, rhymes, songs, games, crafts and activities.

Discover new ways to develop early literacy skills in your young child. Registration required. 11am. Main Library, 325 North Michigan St. 419-259-5200. www.toledolibrary.org Fancy Nancy Tea Party - Ooh-la-la!!

You are cordially invited to a posh (that’s a fancy way to say fancy) tea party. Wear your fancy clothes, hear Fancy Nancy stories, play fancy games and enjoy fancy snacks and activities. Registration required. 11am. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Ave. 419-259-5370. www.toledolibrary.org

30 SUNDAY First Annual Maumee Bay River Festival - Celebrate Lake Erie, the Maumee River and it’s vibrant ecosystem.

The afternoon will be filled with talented musicians, exclusive brews, fun information about the water you use and drink every day, rides on the Sandpiper, walks in the future Middlegrounds Metropark, and a visit from the US Coast Guard.

Proceeds benefit Lake Erie Waterkeeper.

1-10pm. $5. Maumee Bay Brewing Co., 27 Broadway. 419-290-1259. www.maumeebayriverfestival.org

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TUESDAYs & THURSDAYS Family Center Fun, Kids up to age 10 participate in themed art activities in the Museum’s Family Center. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-3pm. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org THURSDAYS Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo, Mothers meet for fun, food and friendship in the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo.

Reliable and safe childcare provided.

9:45-11:15am. McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania.

The group is not affiliated with the church. www.motherscenter.net

Mother Goose Storytime, A storytime program for 12–23 month old children.

The program involves active participation and interaction between the child, the caregiver and a member of the Library staff. 9:30am and 10:30am. Free. The Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. www.waylibrary.info FRIDAYS Babytime, Have fun with stories, rhymes and music and discover ways to develop early literacy skills in your young child.

Join us for a book program designed just for the littlest learners. Go online for each Library’s age range and registration details. Registration required. 10am.

Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. 419-878-3055. www.toledolibrary.org

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Friday’s Creativity Corner, Storytime for ages 3-6. 11am. Free.

Barnes & Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419472-6164. www.bn.com SUNDAYS Free Family Time Tour, Children and their adult partners tour works of art related to the Family Center’s weekly art project, then roll up their sleeves back at the Center for hands-on creating. 2pm & 2:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. www.toledomuseum.org

Homework Helper, For all those students who need a little extra help to improve grades and be successful in school, this program is provided through the generous support of the Library Legacy Foundation. See online for additional branch locations. 3:30-5:30pm.

Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 North Michigan St. 419-259-5207. www.toledolibrary.org

ENTERTAINMENT

marketplace ADVERTISING IN MARKETPLACE Free Classifieds: Individuals may receive one free 20-word ad per month (products offered in ads must sell for under $100). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad. Free ads run 1 month and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

FREE Ads MUST be typed or neatly printed and MAILED, EMAILED, or ENTERED ONLINE at toledoparent.com or DROPPED OFF to Toledo Area Parent Classifieds by the15th of the month prior to publication.

words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork will be $5 extra.

Display Classifieds: Display classifieds with

Freelance writers needed. Send resume to: editor@toledocitypaper.com

Display Advertising Sales Executives

Adams Street Publishing Company is looking for bright, articulate and creative display advertising sales executives.

Full and part time positions available. We publish the area's largest circulation free papers -Toledo City Paper, Toledo Parent, Ann Arbor Family and Ann Arbor Current. You will be working with a base of current and prospective clients within a geographic territory. Your job will be to sell print and online advertising to an eclectic and exciting group of clients, business owners and advertising decision makers through relationship building and on-going account management.

We offer a fast paced, fun environment with great earning potential for highly motivated individuals. Commission and benefits available. If you are self-motivated and want to work in a great non-corporate environment where creativity and commitment abound, email your resume to Aubrey Hornsby ahornsby@adamsstreetpublishing.com

or fax to:

419-244-9871

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Toledo Area Parent Classifieds, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone: 419-244-9859 E-Mail: classifieds@toledoparent.com REFUNDS: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

MISPRINTS: Credit toward future ads.

INTERNS NEEDED Fun job. Great experience. Being on Toledo’s cutting edge. If you like taking pictures, presenting ideas, going to events for free and working in a team environment but don’t want to deal with the corporate ladder, ask us about an internship with the Toledo City Paper. College credit can be provided. We are looking for part time and full time interns. Apply at sales@ toledocitypaper.com

419-388-9858

aspcsocialmedia@ gmail.com

October 5 & 6, 4pm-10pm.

Various shifts available.

For more information call 419.536.5588

Education

Tutoring K-8, Specializing in reading, math & study skills. Will meet each student at Public Library at your convenience. Call 419-360-2558

Zia’s Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 Summer Classes forming now. Call ASAP!

www.MidwestCarnival.com Midwest Carnival, the Greater Toledo area’s only inflatable rental company trained & certified in Basic and Advanced Safe Inflatable Operation.

we are in need of bright and creative designers who have a way with indesign, illustrator, and photoshop. Send resume and contact info to

at Toledo Botanical Garden

419-472-4333

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW! Toledo area mom’s group mom2mom. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9:15 11:15am at Christ the Word Church near Secor Metropark. www.mom2momtoledo.com

DESIGNERS

Street performers, astrologers, tarot card/palm readers, musicians, jugglers & other entertainers needed for the Nightfall Festival

Birthdays • Banquets ets Schools • Scouts • More!

www.AndrewMartinMagic.com

Mail or drop off:

Line Classifieds: Only $10 per month for 20

HELP WANTED

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a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

Deadlines: Ad copy must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).

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Call Midwest Carnival for School and Church Carnivals, Festivals, Fairs, Corporate Events, Graduation Parties and Birthday Parties.

We do it all, events small to large are no problem!

Make your Party Extraordinary with Energizing Enthusiasm Entertainment!

Juggling on 5’ unicycle, balancing 12 chairs on chin & balloon animals.

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St. Andrew’s

HARVEST SHARE EVENT There will be free food including sloppy joes & veggies from our community garden.

SAT., SEPT. 15 4-6 PM

on the front lawn of the church

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2770 W. Central Ave

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violin lessons: Want to have fun while learning? Experienced, compassionate instructor offering creative coaching for all ages and levels. 419-474-1876 dance class for hearing impaired school age children. Sunday, 4pm 419-3091610. Classes start Sept. 16 children’s art classes at the Toledo Artists’ Club at the Toledo Botanical Gardens.

Wed. 4:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. Call 419841-8153 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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