What's Up For Kids, August 2015 by Alessandra Media Group LLC

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In This Issue 6

Family Friendly Travel Family Luxury Sports Travel

Paws Up Resort Publisher’s Review

10 Parent’s Corner New School Year, New Child 14 Birthday Blast Party Resource Directory 18 The Organized Family When 5 Minutes Counts 24 On Dad’s Watch Saved By The iphone 28 Calendar Find all the latest things to do around town! As events change be sure to call ahead!

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Letter from the publisher Ahhh– summer and the living is easy. A few more weeks of fun in the sun and no homework, strict bedtimes or carpools. September can be like January 1st, a time to regroup, get organized and hit the ground running. It’s a time I’d get school supplies for the kids, and new calendars and colored folders for me to manage the family. This year, I’d like to suggest we get out of busy and set some boundaries. Here is what I mean… I recently read a preview copy of “How to Thrive in a World of Too Much Busy”. It was a great book that reminded me to take a step back and remember I do not always have control, nor do I necessarily always want it. It made me question “when is enough, enough.” It reminded me to set boundaries with my time and make conscious choices about where and when I will commit my time. It reminded me to schedule some time just for me– schedule unscheduled time! Author Tony Crabbe suggested asking yourself these questions whenever you are considering saying yes– first, what am I giving up by making this choice? and second, what else could I do with the same amount of time and attention? Being fully present in the moment, allows us to find joy and connect in experiences we might otherwise miss. How many times have I seen a family sitting at a restaurant, all of them with their heads down on their smartphone? I can’t tell a lie– I know our family has done the same! But I now make it a point to leave the phone in my purse and only check the email when that is the single focused task at hand. I try and really enjoy each and every moment I have with my kids, my husband or friends. It certainly makes it a much more meaningful interaction. What boundaries are you willing to set? Can you do it? Or are you just too “connected”? I challenge you to get really present and live in the moment– as we all know life can change in an instant. Until next month,

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Family Friendly Travel Family Luxury Sports Travel Wimbledon, Euro Cup or the Olympics, why not build a family vacation around a sensational sports event? A sports-themed trip can be one of the most challenging trips to plan, not only in procuring the much sought after event tickets, but also in finding reasonably priced accommodations. Trusting the details of a dream-come-true sports focused vacation to a travel advisor can provide custom travel experiences to the world’s most dedicated fans and travelers. WIMBLEDON Every year at the end of June, just as schools are breaking for the year, the United Kingdom attracts throngs of tourists in the summer months. With London as a backdrop for culture and sightseeing, tennis enthusiasts enjoy the drama and excitement of watching the world’s best tennis champions battling it out at Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world and, arguably, the most prestigious. You are invited to be part of this experience with your family, to enjoy a first-class hotel, tickets to the theatre, the local attractions and, of course to the tennis matches at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon. Parents will delight in the easy access to the best of Her Majesty’s London and their budding tennis pros will forever be inspired. EURO CUP 2016 Next summer France will host the Euro Cup and soccer fans will witness Spain, the 2012 champs, defend the cup. With ten different host cities all throughout the country, there can’t be a more optimal time for families to enjoy traveling throughout France with soccer electrifying the months of June and July. Summer 2016 could provide alternating memories of the Eiffel Tower, a soccer match, a castle in the Loire, a soccer match, the high speed train, etc. etc.! Future MLS soccer stars will be doing scissor kicks over this vacation!

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SUMMER OLYMPICS 2016 In 2012, the fanfare and energy surrounding the London Olympics was palpable worldwide. One of the biggest challenges was securing event tickets and accommodations. With the summer Olympic games fast approaching in Rio de Janeiro, savvy travelers are already beginning to plan the experience of a lifetime. With the variety of events, there truly is something for everyone. Rio, with its many attractions and famous beaches, is prime to ensure that this will be a memorable and exhilarating vacation hub. The centerpiece to any sports trip is the access to the events themselves, so of course planning early is highly recommended. Custom designed family packages can be arranged for just about any sporting event. Contact me to discuss your family sports travel experience. JUST DO IT!

Cynthia Bartlett is an independent travel planner and affiliate of Travelstore, She loves sharing her passion of travel with her clients and strives to create itineraries that are unique and stress-free. Having lived in the United Kingdom and France, Cynthia has an extensive experience in and knowledge of Europe. However, she has also traveled to 6 of the 7 continents, so is able to assist in crafting unique itineraries in all corners of the world. She enjoys finding adventurous activities and experiences that are unique, so that her clients feel they have traveled “deeper” than the average tourist. Her expertise is in family/multi-generational travel, but she loves the challenge of making anyone’s travel dreams a reality! Cynthia can be reached at cynthia.b@ travelstore.com or 310-750-9404.

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Paws Up Resort Vacation

Camping? Yes– and no! An experience like no other! Fresh mountain air. A rolling river. A butler, a cook and your own... TENT? Yes, a tent that includes a fabulous experience on a 52 square mile (that’s 37,000 acres) ranch. I recently visited The Resort at Paws Up outside of Missoula Montana. From the moment I hit baggage claim, I knew this would be an experience like no other. Bob from the bell staff greeted us to take our bags and got us settled into the car for the 35 minute drive into the mountains. With ice cold water and fresh baked cookies, we were set. Upon arrival at the ranch, we were greeted by friendly staff who checked us in and then drove us to our home for the next 2 days. While they have many accommodation options to fit all types of travelers (homes, estates and tents) we chose the luxury camping. We stayed at Pinnacle “camp site” which includes 6 luxury tents (4, 2 bedroom tents sleeping up to 4 and 2, 1 bedroom tents each with a king bed.) We were immediately greeted by our Camp Butler Jake who gave us the tour of our site. The tents include big comfortable beds, large bathrooms with heated slate flooring, a porch and many other amenities not usually found in a tent! Breakfast and dinner are served in the camp pavilion- an open building with tables, a fireplace and views of the surrounding area, literally plunked into the middle of nature. While the cook has his special for breakfast, he’ll make just about anything. Dinner was a 5 star, 4 course experience with beverages of your choice as well! For a change of scenery, there is a restaurant at the main reception area as well. Evenings are spent by the camp fire with s’mores or on the big couches in front of the roaring fire in the camp pavilion connecting with new friends.

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Special dining options are available including the chuck wagon dinner. After riding out in a horse drawn wagon, we enjoyed a BBQ buffet with elk, ribs, chicken and more– plus entertainment with campfire stories and music. While I didn’t have my kids, it was clearly a family favorite! Daytime activities are plentiful. From canoeing and river rafting to sporting clays and a cattle drive, there is something for everyone. I chose the sporting clays and headed to the range with Jimmy, JT and Brendon. With little to no experience shooting a 20 gauge rifle, they had me hitting the clay birds in no time. Got little ones? No worries, there is a kids camp for the younger crowd and babysitting for the tiniest campers. This gives mom and dad some time to enjoy adventures of their liking, while the kids experience the outdoors on appropriate terms. The staff was friendly, helpful and plentiful. To get from our tent site to any of the activities, we simply pulled out our smartphone and accessed the Paws Up app. From there we could message the staff we needed a ride, confirm our activity or inquire about a special service. The Resort at Paws Up was fairly easy to get to from LA. A short flight from LAX to Seattle followed by a quick change of planes to Missoula. We left at 6am and were on property for lunch (we wanted to make the most of our time!) During certain times of the year, there is also a direct flight available. While some would refer to this as “glamping” (glamourous luxury camping), I think it does it a disservice. For those who want to truly experience the beauty of nature but are not of the “pitch your own tent” type, this is a fabulous choice. Montana is beautiful, with areas untouched by man. The soaring bald eagle in the vast blue sky, the 3 sets of mountains surrounding Paws Up, falling asleep and waking up to the rush of the BlackFoot River right outside my tent- my time at Paws Up is at the top of my favorite vacations, and I have no doubt would be your favorite as well!

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Parent’s Corner A New School Year = A New Child What will the new school year hold for your child? Will this be the year your child has the perfect teacher for them? The one that will SEE your child and appreciate their attributes? Will your child blossom with new friends and new learning opportunities? I hope they experience all of the above! I’ve been thinking about the same things so, I wrote a letter to my kids that I may just decide to bring out in the future from time to time. Dear M and T, As you enjoy the last few weeks of summer, I hope the anticipation of a new school year fills you with excitement. I hope you will become even more of the amazing human beings you already are. Please know that a simple smile can be the start of a new friendship. Try to put more faith into what you have to offer than what others are willing to give you. Be willing to help someone, even when it’s not cool. Find subjects and activities you enjoy and don’t hesitate to ask for help when something or someone challenges you. This is an opportunity to re-invent yourself, not into someone else but into someone that’s a little more brave, willing to try just a bit more and ready to go with the flow when needed. You have everything it takes to be successful this year; successful in your own way. Dad and Mom are here for you to share in your joy and your sadness and when we aren’t there, use your happycalmchild tools! After all, I created them for you. Please consider writing your own letter to your children. Share your hopes with them. Hopes and dreams for a young soul finding their place in this world. They need to hear how much faith you have in them and that you trust they will find their way. Michele Pullo created happycalmchild out of the needs of her own family and friends to have simple, tangible tools to help our children self-regulate their emotions, focus and ease anxiety. She works with both children and their parents through live and virtual classes, talks, webinars, family workshops and a private family program. She’s combined evidence based stress reduction tools with effective parenting techniques to give parents the support they need. Her experience as the mother of a 9yr old with ADD and a spirited 4yr old keeps her in the trenches with you! Michele’s background working with children, teaching Yoga and Dance along with 25 years of study on Stress Reduction Techniques, Movement for Learning and the Mind/ Body Connection helped her create a structured, easy to follow, fun curriculum that gives kids the tools they need while giving parents the results and support they’ve been looking for!

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The Organized Family When 5 Minutes Counts! Question: What could I possibly accomplish in a mere five minutes? Answer: More than you think.

Here are some tips to get you moving toward an uncluttered home. 1. Move old newspapers to the recycle bin. If you have not read them in two days, the news is old. The newspaper can always be read (later) online. If it was that important you would have already heard or seen it on the TV news or radio... 2. Sort laundry in baskets so anyone can “do a load”. Use laundry baskets to sort whites, colors and dark items- avoiding piles on the floor and in the way. Toss in a load when you can. 3. Load dishes in the dishwasher. As you prepare a meal, run water over the cookware and the soiled dishes in the sink. Loading the dishwasher and cleaning the pots will be so much easier. No dishwasher? Soak them anyway for easier washing later. 4. De-clutter the kitchen junk drawer. Be brutal! Most of the things residing there are useless anyway. Items to keep might include: scissors, stapler, paper clips, food packaging labels, adhesive tape, a few bag twist ties (I said a few!), sticky notes, writing pens and a ruler and/or measuring tape. Toss or recycle the rest.

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5. Sort mail. Discard/recycle store ads if you know you will not need them. You can always check online for their sales. Only save the grocery ad from the store you frequent. With high gas prices, you cannot afford to drive around town to save a dollar. 6. Purge store coupons. Coupons accumulate and become useless clutter. Only keep the ones you know you will use. Use a pen to circle the expiration dates. Keep them handy near the grocery list or in the car. More will be in the mail next week. 7. Water household plants. Keep the watering can and fertilizer handy for quick use. Save time by using a soil meter to indicate which need watering. 8. Take out the trash. Grab the largest trash container and walk thru the house emptying the smaller wastebaskets into it. Keep a supply of trash bags in the bottom of each trash can/ recycle container for easy access to replace a full or soiled bag. 9. Remove trash from the car. Turn an empty tissue box into a trash bag container. It will hold 6-8 plastic grocery bags, making it easy to clear trash/clutter from your car every 2-3 days. 10. Pay two or more bills. Pay online when you can. Otherwise keep your bill paying supplies handy; bills, receipt folder, pens, postage stamps and stapler. NOTE: Set a timer to stay focused. Quit when the bell rings. Do five more minutes if time allows. Bit by bit you can do it!!

ÂŠ 5 minutes counts, Ann Gambrell 2015

Ann Gambrell is an organizational consultant and speaker available to inform and entertain audiences. She facilitates weekday and Saturday Clutter Support Groups and teaches organizing classes through the Torrance Adult School. To learn more, phone Ann at 310-212-0917 or to request her FREE monthly email tips email gambrellann@aol.com. You will be glad you did!

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Boys Camp from Skyhorse Publishing

Two great summer reads for kids ages 7-11 from Skyhorse Publishing! Boys Camp: Zack’s Story and Boys Camp: Nate’s Story. Fun, learning, and friendship bloom at Camp Wolf Trail in these stories of growing up in the summer sun. In Boy’s Camp: Zach’s Story, by Cameron Dokey and illustrated by Craig Orback, being at Camp Wolf Trail is a dream come true for city boy Zack. Finally, he’ll have the summer of fun he’s always dreamed of. But nature has surprises in store for Zack. Animals, weather, and even the earth itself don’t behave the way he expects, and especially not the way his favorite book, The Outdoor Adventure Guide, has described. When catastrophe strikes, will Zack have the courage and problem solving smarts to lead his friends to safety? In Boys Camp: Nate’s Story, by Kitson Jazynka and illustrated by Craig Orback, Nate has returned to Camp Wolf Trail with a secret: he’s a Bird Nerd. At least that’s what the kids at school call him when they tease him about his love of birds- from observing them, to learning interesting facts, to drawing them in his secret notebook. Nate confides in Vik, but can he trust his new friend, the cabin jokester? Tension grows before an overnight horse-riding trip when Nate discovers he has another secret. He is terrified of horses, even Herschel, the bony old horse assigned to Nate from the group of rescue horses the campers ride. When danger strikes, it’s up to Nate to face his fears! Both books sell for $9.95, for more information visit www.skyponypress.com. Boys Camp: Zach’s Story (IBSN:978-1-62914-805-2) Boys Camp: Nate’s Story (IBSN:978-1-62914-806-9)

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On Dad’s Watch Saved By The iphone by Michael Malgeri Aren’t smart phones great!? I’ll bet some of you remember when we used to call them “car phones.” Mine broke once and AT&T told me to wait in my car for someone they’d send out between 8 and 5. That’s a George Wallace joke but statute of limitations laws have me covered. Along with not being much of a joke originator, I’m sure not the first to observe that most of what we do with our “phone” is so “non-phone.” No one picks up these days!!! When I want to talk to my son I have to send a public Tweet to hashtag #FromMikeysDad and hope he’s searching for it. This is getting way off the intent of this story, which is how our phones can be lifesavers at times. Just ask my kid. I’d just picked them up from school so I knew both were in the house. Even though we have a tri-level, yelling has been the standard mode of communication from basement to bedroom. However, on this occasion, I received a text message saying, “R u there?” I was surprised to get at least one full word, but a little concerned about getting a text versus a holler. “Yes.” I can spare two extra letters. “Can you help?” Hmmmmm. What, is the kid stuck under a pile of toys in the garage? I didn’t panic. “Sure, wat up?” I sacrificed an “h” to be more cool. “Cn u brng sm TP 2 the dwnstrs broom?” “Sure! :) “ A smiley was definitely in order. Along with “On Dad’s Watch” Michael has also written a series of books he calls “Bedtime Stories about Capitalism,” which teaches kids about honest profit making. Visit http://www.kids4biz.com. You can write to him at mmalgeri@kids4biz.com

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Calendar August SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Barnes and Noble, 21500 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, hosts storytime. 11am. 310-370-5552. Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for Family & Friends (infant/child CPR). 9am12noon. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659. SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, kicks off Shark Week! Shark Week features special shark crafts and activities each day! Daily Activities (12noon to 4pm). For more details, visit www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org or call 310-548-7562. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, hosts Kids Club in the Kids Club Food Court Stage, Level 3. 6:30pm. 310-3717546. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a tyke hike. 10am. $5 donation. 310-782-3989. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, hosts a meet the grunion. 8pm. $5 adults, $1 children. 310-548-7562. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrrance, hosts “Friday Fun”, a hands-on program for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years, and their parents or guardians. The program will incorporate story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will be potting

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and other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet. Space is limited to 20 children. Free. A $5 donation is greatly appreciated. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Barnes and Noble, 21500 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, hosts storytime. 11am. 310-370-5552. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, celebrates the ocean and shares how important it is in our lives at World Ocean Day. Family-oriented activities include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, animal stories, a guided beach walk, a close-up look at baby animals and more. Free. 310-548-7562. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts Sunday Science. 2-4pm. $5 per person or $10 per family. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 MOMS Club of Hermosa Beach hosts a meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For information, email hbmoms@yahoo.com South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes, hosts Momme & Baby Group. Club MomMe is a community of moms, expectant parents and families of littles. They host social and educational events each month in several cities, along with a few big events each year that you do not want to miss! Classes include a therapeutic walk around the Garden to conclude every class. Drop in pricing available – all the details can be found at www.clubmomme. com/mommebaby.

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of events FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 2nd Friday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 10am. krislaleche@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 La Leche League of Redondo Beach hosts a breastfeeding support group the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Beach Cities Health District. 7pm. (424) 634-2660.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Providence Little Company of Mary hosts a Supersitter Class for kids ages 11-15. This 2 session class is $30. To register, go to www. providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Plaza El Segundo Shopping Center presents The Mommy & Me Free Kid’s Club the third Thursday of each month April 2015 - October 2015 from 10:00am- 12noon, meet in front the Counter restaurant. www.plazaelsegundo.com.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, hosts the Salt Marsh open house. 2-4pm. Free. 310-548-7562. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, hosts a night hike. 7:30-9:30pm. Observe and listen to the sounds of animals and insects as they begin their nightly activities. This walk is limited to the first 25 people who sign-up. Pre-registration is required. $5 per person or $10 per family. To register and for more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts Sunday Science. 2-4pm. $5 per person or $10 per family. For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989. MONDAY, AUGUST 17 The South Bay evening group of LaLeche meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Beach Cities Health District. 7:00pm. Free. krislaleche@yahoo.com. Providence Little Company of Mary hosts CPR for Family & Friends (infant/child CPR). 6PM— 9PM. Register at www.providenceclasses.org or call (800) 618-6659.

South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes, hosts a special Kids Club and is included with the Critters and Wildlife Garden Walk. Learn about spiders and make a spider craft. Limited to 25 children on a first come, first serve basis with adult reservation to the Garden Walk. Children are welcome to attend either the Garden Walk or Kids Club. Members only. Free. 5-7pm. 310-544-1948. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk 10am. Free. 310-782-3989. Barnes and Noble, 21500 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance hosts storytime. 11am. 310-370-5552. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a night time Star Party. 8pm – 10pm. Free. 310-782-3989. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts a nature walk. 10am. Free. 310-782-3989.

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES As events may change, please call ahead.

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Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., R.H.E., hosts Babies in the Library, a story time designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 310-377-9584, ext. 601. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts a story time for ages 2-5 year olds. 10:30am. 310-3779584, ext. 551.

TUESDAY

Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts story time Ages 2-5. No registration necessary. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts story time for ages 6-24 months. Free. 11:30am. 377-9584. Kids Music N Motion hosts classes for various age levels at 4 South Bay locations. Call for the details. 373-0280.

WEDNESDAY

Miraleste Library, 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, R.P.V., hosts story time for ages 2-5. Free. 11:30am 377-9584. Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, hosts preschool story time at 10am. 539-4515. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts story time for ages 2-5. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601.

THURSDAY

Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., RHE, hosts story time for ages 2-5. 10:15 & 11am. 377-9584, ext. 601. Redondo Beach Library North branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd., hosts story time for 1-5 year olds. 1pm. 318-0675.

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. Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 NO. Pacific Coast Hwy., hosts Pajama story time. All ages. 6:45pm. 318-0675

FRIDAY

Little Fawn, a parent participating nature program for children ages 2-5, takes place every Friday at Deane Dana Friendship Park, 1805 W. 9th St., San Pedro. 10-12noon. $5. (310) 519-6115. Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, PVE., hosts Babies in the Library, a story time designed just for 6-23 month olds. No registration necessary. 10:30am. 310-377-9584, ext. 551. Madrona Marsh, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, hosts Friday fun (all Fridays in September/October). Learn about nature through crafts, stories and hands-on fun! 10-12noon. $5 donation. (310) 782-3989.

SATURDAY

Barnes & Noble, 21400 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, hosts Children’s Story Time. 11am. 310-725-7025.

SUNDAY

Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier offers story time every Sunday at 11:30am. 379-8117. Southern California Live Steamers offers free train rides the first Sunday of every month from 11am—3pm at the East end of Wilson Park in Torrance.

Visit the website for more exciting things to do with your family! www.whatsupforkids.com

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Print deadline for the September/October 2015 issue is August 1, 2015.

August 2015

Family Resource