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August 2015 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHION 9 HABITS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR GREATER AUGUSTA YOUTH THEATER

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School’s In! Olivia Coleman, 15, is daughter of the late Henry Coleman and Brad and Julianne Hartman of Evans.

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EDITOR Karin Calloway PRODUCTION Art Director / Web Producer Michael Rushbrook Graphic Artist Chris Goodman ADVERTISING Director of Advertising Lisa Dorn Advertising Sales Doressa Hawes Lisa Taylor Maidi McMurtrie Thompson Mary Porter Vann Audience Development Manager Margaret Ranew PHOTOGRAPHY Branch Carter and John Harpring CONTRIBUTORS Lucy Adams Kim Beavers, MS, RD, CDE J. Ron Eaker, M.D. Cammie Jones Mary Ashton Mills Jennie Montgomery Augusta Family Magazine is published 10 times per year and distributed throughout the Augusta and Aiken area. Send press releases, story ideas or comments to the editor at karin.calloway@augustafamily.com or mail to 127A 7th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or telephone (706) 828-3946. For advertising information, telephone (706) 823-3702. For circulation/ distribution, call (706) 823-3722.

Celebrating 10 Years By Karin Calloway Graphics by Michael Rushbrook

Fall Fashion By Karin Calloway Photography by Branch Carter

29 9 Habits for the New School Year By Lucy Adams

2015-16 School Calendars For Columbia, Richmond and Aiken Counties

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editor’s page mom2mom

Back-to-School Switcheroo -Jennie Montgomery

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smart mom’s guide

In Home or Day Care Center? -Cammie Jones

inspiration station

Lights...Music...Action

news&notes eating well with kim 42 Slow Cooker Fajitas 54 -Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

-Mary Ashton Mills

doctor/dad

-Karin Calloway

Ovarian Cancer What You Need To Know -J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

calendar go girl!

Alyson Getchell

August

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“Wouldn’t it be wonderful to feel as enthusiastic and energized at the end of the school year as I do at the beginning? Cultivating a set of good habits at the beginning will help the whole family achieve that goal.” Read Lucy Adams’ nine habits that will help you make a smooth transition in the new school year on page 29.

ON THE COVER: Olivia Coleman, 15, daughter of the late Henry Coleman and Brad and Julianne Hartman of Evans. Photo by Branch Carter.

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editor’s by Karin Calloway

Happy 10th Anniversary! August 2015 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHION 9 HABITS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR GREATER AUGUSTA YOUTH THEATER

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School’s In! Olivia Coleman, 15, daughter of the late Henry Coleman and Brad and Julianne Hartman of Evans.

Olivia Coleman was 5 when she appeared on our first cover in 2005. She was entering kindergarten at the time. Today, Olivia is 15 and beginning her sophomore year of high school. We’re thrilled to feature Olivia on our 10th anniversary cover!

hey grow up too fast! That’s a comment I’ve made time and time again in reference to my children or children of friends and relatives. It seems that one day you’re pacing the night with a crying infant and the next you’re handing them the keys to the family car. The saying holds true when it comes to the Augusta Family Magazine. This issue celebrates our 10th anniversary. We first hit stands in August of 2005 and since then have printed and distributed more than 1.5 million copies. We’ve won multiple national Parenting Media Association awards for everything from our interior illustrations (Michael Rushbrook and CC Calloway), family humor column (Jennie Montgomery), feature writing and personal essays (Lucy Adams), editor’s comments (me) and more. The time has flown and Augusta Family Magazine continues to thrive. I’ve been at the helm all 10 years and continue to enjoy working with my team of writers, my publishers and our advertising team. Smart Mom’s Guide writer Cammie Jones has been a regular contributor since our very first issue. Art director Michael Rushbrook began as a summer intern and has been with the publication off and on for nine years. He’s gone from college student to father of three in the time I’ve worked with him and we continue to enjoy putting out this publication together. When we began, my children were in elementary and middle school. Now my youngest is beginning her senior year of college. Yes, time does fly. And, yes, they grow up too fast! Happy anniversary, Augusta Family Magazine! Until September,

KARIN CALLOWAY is a wife and mother of two. She’s also a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle. Watch Karin prepare her recipes on WJBF NewsChannel 6 on Tuesdays during Mid-Day and Wednesdays during Good Morning Augusta.

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by Jennie Montgomery

Back-to-School Switcheroo

ack-to-school shopping with my kids always included paper and notebooks, pens and pencils, bright yellow highlighters and new lunch boxes. OK, I can see them reading this column and freaking out about that sentence! So let me clarify: When they were in elementary school, the annual shopping for school supplies always included new lunch boxes. Lunch boxes were easy in the elementary days. My three kiddos had their favorite movies, characters or colors and nobody took the wrong lunch. Theoretically. Those long lunch tables can be intimidating—especially when there are strict rules about talking and consequences for bad behavior. My kids’ school observed “silent lunch” for like 15 minutes, so all the kids would at least eat something before the socializing started. One day my son’s 1st grade teacher noticed he was sitting quietly with his lunchbox closed. She said he just kept looking down as the other children ate their sandwiches and grapes. She hadn’t noticed any “fasting” on Zack’s part before, so she walked over to him and suggested he start eating. As she reached to unzip his Spiderman lunchbox, Zack looked at her with fear in his eyes. He was non-verbally begging her NOT to open the lunchbox. Quietly, she asked him if something was wrong with his lunch. He whispered, “It’s Barbie inside.” Not sure what he was saying, she lifted the corner and saw a smiling pink Barbie thermos and Barbie sandwich keeper. (Oops!) “We can fix this, Zack” she said as she took the Spiderman lunchbox over to the kindergarten tables. It didn’t take her too long to spot a little girl sitting in front of an unopened pink Barbie lunchbox. “Are you Zack’s sister?” she asked as she discretely revealed the Barbie containers inside the Spiderman lunchbox. “Thank you!” beamed a happy Maddy as she swapped out the sandwich and drink. Maddy probably would have eaten from the “boy” Spiderman containers anyway, but not my shy little Zack. He was mortified to find those “girl” lunchbox components—and surely would have come home starving if not for his teacher’s Super Hero sleuthing to track down the “mis-packed” Spiderman pieces! v JENNIE MONTGOMERY anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She and her husband, Scott, have three children.

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Summer Safety MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH for U.S. teenagers. Mile for mile, teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a crash compared with other drivers. Few teens and preteens ever think about the rules of the road or how to drive safely until they’re just about to start driving. For something as important as driving, it’s best to give your kids a head start. Safe Kids World Wide offers the Countdown2drive program, which enables parents to put together a specially tailored passenger agreement and guidelines for preteens and teens. After all, they want to be treated like adults, so provide them a written commitment to stick to. Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia, works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Greater Augusta is a member of the Safe Kids Worldwide & USA network. To ﬁnd out more about local Safe Kids programs, call 706-721-7606, or visit grhealth.org/safekids. Read the complete article on Countdown2drive and safe teen driving at www.augustafamily.com.

Art on the Street A ugusta’s streets and sidewalks just got a little more colorful. Twenty-three traffic

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locations are part of a public art

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Council, the city of Augusta and the Downtown Development Authority. Augusta artists, including Leonard “Porkchop” Zimmerman, Erica Pastecki, Jason Craig, Rhian Swain and Si-Long

Chen were tapped to pick up their brushes after submitting design proposals and applications. Designs include depictions of the Godfather of Soul, Amen Corner, the Butt Bridge, Sacred Heart Cultural Center as well as more abstract designs. Cities such as New York and Boston have long supported similar public art projects designed to help beautify their neighborhoods. You can take the kids on a driving tour of these works of art by following the map at http://www. augustaarts.com/art-the-box.html.

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STUDENTS WHO WANT TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING THIS SCHOOL YEAR CAN GET OFF TO AN ORGANIZED START WITH A STUDENT-DEVELOPED APP CALLED STUDY CAL. Nick Doherty, a 19-year-old student from the University of California, Davis, created this app to helps students organize their academic lives. Study Cal helps students manage their classes, organize assignments and track their grades. With Study Cal, their entire academic life is simplified so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always feel ahead. STUDY CAL ALLOWS STUDENTS TO: r "EE TFNFTUFST PS RVBSUFST USJNFTUFST FUD and track their GPA. You can specify custom

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eating well with kim by Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

Slow Cooker Fajitas ILLUSTRATION BY MICHAEL RUSHBROOK

An Evening Meal for Busy Families

hen school starts there is often a lot of talk about breakfast and lunch, both of which are important meals. However, the evening meal is also important and at risk due to the hurried schedules of families in today’s world. Too often, fast food is the solution of choice for evening meals on the way to one activity or another. While it is great that healthier fair is now offered at many fast food restaurants, it is still just not quite as good as home-cooked food. However, with both parents working, it is close to impossible to have children at their various activities and have a meal ready at the same time. Last I checked you actually have to be home in order to cook a meal… except of course with the slow cooker. This magic little tool levels the playing field for moms and dads. As someone who likes to cook I have, at times, thought that using a slow cooker was "cheating." However, with growing children in multiple extracurricular activities I have changed my mind. At this stage of life I know creating a slow-cooker meal is not only NOT cheating but is actually just plain brilliant. The chicken in this recipe can be used as suggested, in tacos, or you can use it over salad greens for lighter meal.

Slow Cooker Fajita-Style Tacos Traditionally, Fajitas have grilled meat, but the green pepper and onion make these slow-cooker tacos “fajita-style.” They are simple, tender and delicious. 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat (about 5 or 6) 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 green pepper sliced thinly into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces 1 onion thinly sliced into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup chopped tomato ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1-2 tablespoons lime juice 10 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 20 taco shells Add the ﬁrst 6 ingredients (chicken through salt) to the crock of a slow cooker, and stir to coat chicken pieces with spices. Pour in ½ cup broth and cook for 8-10 hours on low. When there is only one

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hour left to cook (7-9 hours of cooking) remove the chicken, shred with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker with the beans, green pepper, onion and remaining ½ cup broth, cook for 1 more hour until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile combine lettuce, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. To serve heat the taco shells according to package directions and ﬁll each one with ¼ cup meat mixture, 2 tablespoons lettuce mixture and one dollop of sour cream. Enjoy! Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 2 tacos) Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 280, Fat 9g (2g saturated, 1g monounsaturated), Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 300mg, Carbohydrate 31g, Fiber 6g, Protein 20g Carbohydrate Choices: 2 Carbohydrates Diabetes Exchange Values: 2 Starches, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean meats, 1 Fat v

KIM BEAVERS is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk.

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doctor dad by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

Ovarian Cancer What You Need To Know

or women, ovarian cancer is a frightening malady because of its insidious nature. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been called a silent killer because once symptoms appear, the disease is often widespread. The key to overcoming this fear is understanding the reality of the disease and dispelling myths. The American Cancer Society states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 75. Her lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is about 1 in 100.â&#x20AC;? Juxtapose this with the most common cancer in women, breast cancer, where a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime risk is 1 out of 8. Even when you consider total cancer deaths, ovarian ranks low compared to breast, lung and colorectal cancers. So indeed, ovarian cancer is a fierce adversary, but realistically there is a much lower incidence of this type of cancer than many others.

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IN HOME or DAY CARE CENTER?

he dilemma continues and will continue until the end of timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the decision working parents have to make regarding day care versus in-home child care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2014, married-couple families with children in which both parents worked were 60.2 percent of the population. The mother was employed 69.4 percent in families maintained by a mother with no spouse present and fathers were employed in 81.9 percent of families with no spouse in the house. As the statistics illustrate, a majority of families include two working parents. So, how do you decide which type of childcare is right for you? If you are making this decision and finding it hard to decide between in-home versus day care, there are many factors to consider. Each child is different and each family situation may point you more in one direction than the other.

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Casual flair with high style. That’s what you’ll find in fashions for children, t’weens and teens this fall.

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Kate Brabenec, from left, sports a Brighton bracelet, Jack Rogers ﬂats, Communigraphic “heart in the home state” tank and jansport book bag. Anna Kate Nelson, is boho chic in an Aztec print vest kimono, Brighton bracelet, Spartina necklace, Vera Bradley travel tumbler & Lilly Pulitzer agenda. Carleigh Hamilton is cool and casual in a Southern Tide unisex shirt, Southern Tide shorts, Jack Rogers sandals, Vera Bradley backpack,Vera Bradley and Spartina bangle.

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Kate Brabenec, 17, is the daughter of Jamie and Deedee Brabenec of Augusta. Anna Kate Nelson, 16, is the daughter of Andrew and Cindy Nelson of North Augusta. Carleigh Hamilton, 23, is the daughter of Theo and Lauree Hamilton of North Augusta.

Clothing and accessories provided by Communigraphics in North Augusta.

>> GREAT IN GINGHAM Gingham shirts are a big trend this fall for both guys and girls. Jesse Curry pairs his red gingham Dockers shirt with Levi jeans and Polo shoes for a casual look. Destiny Pharris takes gingham in a chic direction by tucking the pink and white gingham Ralph Lauren shirt into white skinny jeans with Johnston Murphy Boots. The chunky pearl necklace ads a sophisticated, classic touch. Destiny , 19, is the daughter of Shanon Carter of Augusta. Jesse, 17, is the son of Stephanie Curry and Dean Smith of Augusta. Clothing and accessories provided by Uptown Cheapskateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Washington Road in Evans or National Hills Shopping Center.

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>> CASUAL CUTIES Shorts and t-shirts will never go out of style when the temperatures are high during those first weeks of school. Here, the Hooks siblings are cool and comfortable in outfits combining pieces by Southern Tide, Simply Southern, Vera Bradley and Hooper Cooler (Yeti cooler and cap). Twins Flip and Ansley Hooks, from left, 10, and Zach Hooks, 9, are the children of Mark and Tracy Hooks of North Augusta. Clothing and accessories provided by Communigraphics in North Augusta.

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<< BOHO BEAUTY Kendall Sneeds pairs a Speechless Indian print top with Miss Me denim capris and a floppy burlap canvas bow for a look that combines fun and flair. Kendall, 9, is the daughter of Andy and Mary Sneed of Evans. Clothing and accessories provided by Kid to Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Washington Road in Evans or National Hills Shopping Center.

POLISHED PREPPY>> Graysen Gilbert is definitely prepped out, but the bright, almost neon, hues in his collared golf shirt and plaid Bermuda shorts update the classic style. Sperry shoes complete his preppy look. Graysen, 8, is the son of Lauren Gilbert of Evans. Clothing and accessories provided by Kid to Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Washington Road in Evans or National Hills Shopping Center.

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<< BOW-DAZZLED Little Miss Muffet didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a thing on Preslie Timmerman who is wearing a fun and funky combination of brown leggings trimmed in pink ruffles and coordinating multi-print top, both by Millie Jay, and a big, brown bow. Preslie, 7, is the daughter of Dowd and Alison Timmerman of Evans. Clothing and accessories provided by Posh Tots in Surrey Center.

DAPPER DUDE>> Caleb Edmonds is ready to make a great impression on his first day of school or at church in his pastel pants, button down and vest by J Bailey. Caleb, 4, is the son of Josh and Catherine Edmonds of Augusta. Clothing and accessories provided by Posh Tots in Surrey Center.

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9 HABITS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR by Lucy Adams

ummer sets in with the promise of go-with-the-flow and freedom from the rigors of routine. But by the time the dog days arrive, my household starts to crave a predictable schedule. The start of a new school year will deliver what we need.

Still, I remember how frazzled I felt at the end of the last school year, how I couldn’t wait for summer to arrive so I could take a break from the chaos. The problem, though, isn’t that the routine causes chaos. The problem is that I slip into bad habits. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to feel as enthusiastic and energized at the end of the school year as I do at the beginning? Cultivating a set of good habits at the beginning will help the whole family achieve that goal. u

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GIVE CHANGE A CHANCE In his 1960 book, Psycho-Cybernetics, Maxwell Maltz discusses his observation that it takes a minimum of 21 days for a person’s old habits to fade and for new habits to form. Current scientific study reveals that on average people require around 66 days of repetition for a behavior to become a natural part of a person’s repertoire. Research performed by Phillippa Lally, a health psychologist at University College London, published in the European Journal of Social Psychology reveals that depending on the complexity of the behavior and the individual, it can take as long as eight months for it to become an automatic response. Exercise patience in the pursuit of improvement.

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those cases, school lunches are often a more economical and healthful option.”

1. Digitize the paper stacks. Marin Rose of Libra Organizing Services says people devote too much time and energy sorting, moving, filing and labeling papers that should be discarded. She advises, “Look through incoming papers. Glean the information relative to you and then throw the papers away.” She suggests using the calendar on your smart phone or computer to record reminders of events such as which day your child has show-and-tell or the day of her upcoming field-trip. If a flyer or newsletter has lots of information, snap a picture of it to reference later. This makes the information accessible to you when and where you need it and increases the likelihood that tasks will get done. For school papers that must be read, signed and returned, designate one place for children to deposit those so parents may attend to them at a prescribed time each day.

3. Keep holy the homework hour. Set it aside as a regular and consistent block of time each afternoon or evening. Alexandra Mayzler, founder of Thinking Caps Group and author of SAT Demystified and ACT Demystified says, “Homework works best when it begins the same time every night. Students should be required to sit at their work station for the amount of time required to complete the assignment. These conditions can maximize the odds that a student will get in the habit of doing homework on a regular basis.”

2. Pack healthy lunches. Families fall into the rut of packing lunches on the fly, resorting to processed foods that they can throw and go. Christopher D. Mojock, PhD, CSCS, assistant professor of exercise physiology at Georgia Regents University, says, “A packed lunch is only beneficial if it includes healthful selections like fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins. Our lunch should look more like our dinner—most of us would not consider potato chips, mini pizza and cookies as a healthful dinner but that is a common lunch for our kids.” Mojock suggests avoiding typical items like Lunchables, chips, cookies, fruit snacks, fruit drinks and pudding and including choices such as apple slices and peanut butter, carrots or celery and hummus, rice and beans, hard-boiled eggs, an egg and cheese burrito, baked chicken and potato, applesauce and yogurt. He also adds, “Packing a nutritious lunch takes time and money and for many parents that may not be realistic. In

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4. Maintain communication with your child’s teacher. “Early on, teachers and parents should establish a method of regular communication,” says Chester Goad, EdD, author of Purple People Leader. Don’t wait for problems to arise to begin a conversation. Short weekly emails to update the teacher on progress seen at home or to compliment the teacher or to ask a question let the teacher know that you’re interested in what happens at school and encourages him or her to communicate in kind. Goad says, “Teachers need to know that parents trust their abilities, professional knowledge and intentions when it comes to their child’s education. Likewise, parents need to be reassured that teachers care about their perspective, gut feelings and concerns.” 5. Increase your children’s independence and accountability. This one’s tough because it’s often easier and more timeefficient for a parent to do routine tasks such as packing lunches or picking out school clothes for the day than it is to hand over the responsibility to the child. According to Shimi Kang, MD, author of The Self-Motivated Kid: How to Raise Happy, Healthy Children Who Know What They Want and Go After It (Without Being Told), “The key 21st century skills are creativity, collaboration, communication

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and critical thinking. Encouraging your child’s independence and accountability directly builds these skills.” Dr. Kang tells parents to coach their children to ask for help only after they’ve attempted a task first and then to ask for that help in very specific terms. Instead of saying, “I don’t get this,” children should define exactly what they need help with. For example, “I can’t figure out the next step in this math problem” or “Which washing machine setting do I use for white clothes?” 6. Set appropriate bedtimes for children and adults. As school revs up and activities cut into after school hours, it becomes tempting to back up bedtime. “Americans are sleep deprived,” says Rose. “Usually when we’re stressed or overwhelmed the first thing we compromise is sleep.” Most children and adults do not get the sleep they need. Children ages 5 to 11 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night, teens need about nine hours per night, adults need about eight and younger children need about 12. “According to research, having a consistent and sufficient sleep routine is a fundamental component of healthy living. For children, having good sleep is especially critical to physical, psychological, emotional, social and developmental wellness,” says Richard G. Deaner, PhD, LPC, associate professor of counselor education and Kara Deaner, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counselor education, both at Georgia Regents University. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) 2014 Sleep In America Poll found that children sleep better when parents establish rules, limit technology and set a good example. The NSF recommends making sleep a family priority. A regular bedtime ritual and schedule enables a person—child or adult—to function at his or her best. 7. Wake up (at least) 30 minutes before the children. “Once the kids are up, it’s minute-to-minute putting out fires,” says Rose. “Get ahead of it.” Use the time to prepare yourself for the day so that you can calmly cool the chaos before it starts.

Club and so many more—offer an annual membership for families. Find one that fits the interests of your family or join one that will make you and your offspring step out and try something new. The habit part comes in the commitment to using the investment (at least once a month), so take advantage of the special events as well as the ordinary patronage to which the membership entitles you. “The purpose of the weekend,” Rose notes, “is relaxing and being with family.” Use an organization’s annual family pass to build memories, learn something new, enhance skills and support the community in which you live. 9. Debrief about the day over family dinner. “Family dinnertime is an opportunity for parents to engage with children, to promote positive development and to offer social support,” says Margaux Brown, PhD, NCC, an assistant professor in Georgia Regents University’s College of Education. Regular family meals correlate with lower rates of childhood delinquency, healthier eating habits, favorable child-parent relationships and less risk of substance abuse, among other things. Set a goal to eat together at least three times a week, resist the urge to give up on family meals when they feel hectic or disorganized and guard family mealtimes from distractions such as television and cell phone use. Brown says, “The family meal does not have to be dinnertime; gather around for breakfast if that is what works for your family now.” Schedule an evening snack time before bed, if breakfast or dinner doesn’t work out.

DON’T FEAR FAILURE Lally’s research demonstrates that setbacks along the way, as long as the person sticks with the plan, do not significantly affect the amount of time it takes to develop a new habit. Keep that in mind when you or children have trouble with the new regimen. Stay the course. “Once you establish that habit, you don’t ever have to think about it,” reminds Rose. v

8. Use a year’s membership. Lots of local organizations—Morris Museum of Art, Family Y, Newman Tennis Center, Augusta Museum of History, Salvation Army Kroc Center, Forest Hills Golf

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Lucy Adams is a freelance writer and the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, Ga., with her husband and their four children. Contact Lucy at lucybgoosey@ aol.com.

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AUGUST 3 Open House—Middle School 4-6 p.m. High School 6-8 p.m. 4 Elementary School Open House, 6-8 p.m. 6 First Day of School

5 Beginning of Third Nine Weeks 11 Report Cards 18 Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

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2 Progress Reports Issued 7 Labor Day Holiday

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OCTOBER 8 End of First Nine Weeks 9 Beginning of Second Nine Weeks 14 Report Cards 14 & 15 Elementary—Early Release/Parent Conferences 16 District Professional Learning

4 End of Third Nine Weeks 7 Beginning of Fourth Nine Weeks 15 & 16 Elementary—Early Release/Parent Conferences 17 Report Cards 25 Easter Holiday

APRIL 4-11 Spring Break 20 Progress Reports

NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday 12 Progress Reports Issued 23-27 Thanksgiving Holidays

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DECEMBER 18 End of Second Nine Weeks 21-January 3 Winter Break

JANUARY 4 School-Based Professional Learning Teacher Work Day

17-20 Exams 19 Last Day of School, High School 20 Last Day of School, Elementary/Middle School 24 & 25 Graduation 25 Report Cards (Pickup) 26 Report Cards (Mail Out) 30 Memorial Day

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Augusta Family Magazine turned 10 and we’re hosting a celebration in conjunction with the Morris Museum of Art’s Artrageous! Family Sunday.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 2 P.M. AT THE MORRIS. FREE. • Performance of Butterﬂy Balad presented by the Piccadilly Puppets • Giveaways and prizes • Anniversary cake

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4-11 Spring Break 19 Progress Reports

DECEMBER 16, 17 & 18 Semester Exams 18 End of First Semester/Early Release Day (Middle Schools 11 a.m., High Schools 11:05 a.m., Lakeside High School 11:10 a.m., Elementary Schools 12:10 p.m.) 21-January 4 Winter Holidays

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! Come celebrate Augusta Family Magazine’s 10th anniversary with fun activities during Artrageous! Family Sunday at the Morris Museum of Art. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 2 P.M. AT THE MORRIS. FREE

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• Picture booth puts your child on the cover of the magazine • Morris-provided paper ﬂower bouquet craft • Scavenger hunt

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17 First Day of Classes

SEPTEMBER 2 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 7 Labor Day Holiday 17 Interim Reports Issued

OCTOBER 7 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 16 Teacher Workday 20 End of First Nine Weeks 26 Parent Conferences/Local In-Services/Report Cards Issued—No Classes

NOVEMBER 4 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 23 Interim Reports Issued 25, 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER 2 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 15-18 Semester Exams 18 Last Day of Class 21-January 4 Winter Recess—No Classes

FEBRUARY 3 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 15 President’s Day Holiday—No Classes 18 Interim Reports Issued

MARCH 2 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 4 District In-Service—No Classes 18 Teacher Workday 22 End of Third Nine Weeks 25 Good Friday Holiday 29 Report Cards Issued

APRIL 4-8 Spring Break Holiday

MAY 3 Interim Reports Issued 27 Semester Exams (Full Day)) 30 Memorial Day Holiday May 31 Semester Exams (Half Day)

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Augusta Family Magazine is celebrating our 10-year anniversary during Artrageous! Family Sunday at the Morris Museum of Art. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 2 P.M. AT THE MORRIS. FREE. • Anniversary cake • Children’s activities • Giveaways and prizes

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Download the Physicians’ Directory app for free and have contact information at your fingertips for Augusta and Aiken area physicians and dentists. Database is searchable by both specialty and by name. Brought to you by Augusta Magazine.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a full house inside the auditorium on opening night, the orchestra takes their cue from the conductor, the house lights dim, the curtain rises, actors take their places and musical numbers are played out with impeccable choreography and vocal talent. The standing ovations and applause follow as the bows begin and then the spotlight shines over to the director, Evan Read, for one final bow. The audience marvels at the stellar performances of young actors and the sheer determination of one 15-year-old boy who had the vision for a youth-run theater. For 15-year-old Evan Read of Martinez, theater has been a part of his life since he was a small child acting with community groups. His interest in theater continued and sparked the formation of Greater Augusta Youth Theater (GRAYT), a youth-run theater company that has successfully put on three soldout musicals and two plays in the past two years.

Following His Resolution As part of a new yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution to explore the production side of theater when Read was 13, he de-

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cided he would explore the aspects of producing a show rather than acting as one of the main characters. Even though his parents, Sherrill and Frank Read, were skeptical they still supported his endeavor. Fast forward a few years and it is apparent that his intuition was right. His talent as a director is inspiring many children and teens in the CSRA who want to find their niche in the acting community. From set design and costumes to choreography and stage blocking each detail is taken care of by someone under age 19. On any given night you can find Read taking care of countless details that go into putting together a show. Managing auditions, rehearsals and the business side of things seems like a full-time job, but Read handles these jobs in addition to a full load of classes at Evans High School all while maintaining his many extra curricular leadership roles in the community. Not without a full cup of coffee on most occasions, Read doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave much room for sleep. He rises before dawn to complete homework assignments that he may not have completed the night before. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough balance and he admits it can be a challenge. Logging onto his email, he checks in on

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the business administration side of things all before a normal day of high school. After school, he is at it again. Rehearsals usually begin in the early evenings and depending on the proximity to the show, they can go on well into the bedtime hours. Carefully taking notes on each actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage presence, projection and acting skills, he sits with the actors after each rehearsal to offer constructive criticism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, when you are involved in youth theater I feel like the organization should be led by youth. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a learning experience for everyone. Peer-to-peer relationships help give comfort and there is not another theater group who does this,â&#x20AC;? says Read. He remembers always feeling more comfortable working with older peers when he was younger.

Making an Impact For Tara Wood, Martinez mother of seven and active arts advocate, finding this peer-to-peer community was the perfect place for her daughter Bella to gain confidence and spread her wings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My 11-yearold daughter, Bella, like most girls at that age, has oc-

{ inspirationstation casionally struggled with self-esteem and fitting in. She found a soft landing and an amazing tribe in community theater,” says Woods. “There’s no part of the process that she doesn’t enjoy—the auditioning, the callbacks, the rehearsals, set building, fundraising and, of course, the performances. She is much more self-assured in social settings, school and speaking in public.” A successful list of sold-out musicals and plays including Guys and Dolls, Annie and Grease is proof that there is a demand for more youth theater in Augusta. Read is taking a cue from this proof and will be putting on a production of the musical Oliver based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens this November. This will be the largest cast to date with many roles for small children.

ence the arts. In addition, studies found that students who participate in drama often experience improved reading comprehension, maintain better attendance records and stay generally more engaged in school than their non-arts counterparts. Wood wholeheartedly agrees on the many benefits of being involved with theater. “Working with Evan has shown Bella that age need not be a factor in actively pursuing your dreams. She’s seen this 15-yearold kid who has already mastered amazing leadership skills, is remarkably self-sufficient, dependable, resilient and laser-focused on delivering quality performances all the while encouraging his young actors to give their all onstage and reminding them that there is nothing they cannot do—just look at him!”

Theater Has Its Benefits

Big Rewards and a Bright Future

According to the American Alliance for Theater Education, studies have shown a correlation between drama involvement and academic achievement. They have found that students have higher standardized test scores than their peers who do not experi-

GRAYT was recently granted a non-profit status and has been able to add office space in downtown Augusta. Read enjoys seeing the business grow with each production, but the rewards don’t stop there. “The biggest reward is seeing all of the lifelong friend-

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ships that are made through this. In addition we are having fun and expressing ourselves,” says Read. He feels especially fortunate that the community has been so supportive of GRAYT’s mission and premise. In a few short years it will be time to leave Augusta for college. “I’ve put so much work and money into this I would hate to see it go to waste so I definitely want to pass it down to another minor who has some time on their hands,” says Read. This person will have big shoes to fill and even bigger footsteps to follow, but hopefully he will find the right person for the job and GRAYT will continue to inspire the youth in our community for many years to come. Don’t miss GRAYT’s upcoming production of Oliver, the musical, on November 6 and 7 at the Imperial Theater. For tickets or more information visit www.grayt.org. v Mary Ashton Mills lives in Augusta with her husband and two children. Her work has appeared in Charleston Magazine, The Post and Courier and Augusta Family Magazine.

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Tales as Old as Time Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales is coming to the Bell Auditorium this month. The show features everyone's favorite characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and more. Kids young and old will enjoy the award-winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects. Sunday, August 9 at 2 and 5 p.m. Go to www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com for more information and tickets.

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calendar SPECIAL EVENTS August 7. First Friday at the Augusta Common. Family fun including a car show, fun zone, vendors and live local entertainment. 6-10 p.m. 706-8211754. August 8. Storks and Corks. Silver Bluff Audubon Center offers a casual evening of good food and wine along with a chance to see endangered wood storks in their natural setting. A silent auction runs through the evening. Reservations are required. 6-9 p.m. 803-471-0291. August 9. Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in a theatrical experience that is pure magic. With dynamic storytelling, award-winning music, stunning costumes, glittering special effects and spectacular sets, you will be captivated by these spellbinding stories of good over evil. Shows at 2 and 5 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. August 15. Music Parade. Get your creative juices flowing! Make musical instruments with recycled products and then march through the park to the beat of your own drums. Event is best for kids 3-6. 10 a.m. at Imagination Station Children's Museum, Hickman Park, 965 Hickman Rd., Augusta. Call 706564-4621 for more information and to inquire about participation fee. August 15. Augusta Beerfest. This bounty of beer will celebrate Augusta’s growing craft beer culture. Patrons can taste and enjoy more than 100 specialty brews from across the state and the region. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup and all the beer you can sample. 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. August 21. Movies on the Common. A feature presentation for the entire family to enjoy. Get to the Augusta Common early for pre-movie activities starting at 7:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. August 29. DyeVerCity Presents: The Beauty Chronicles—Live Fit and Long Part 3. Guest speakers Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, Donna Powell, BSN, RN, CLC, and Sally Wood, BSN, RN, IBCL, LCCE. The session will focus on questions to ask your gynecologist and Breastfeeding Awareness Month. 12:30-3 p.m. at the DyeVerCity Salon, 122 Old Evans. Rd., Martinez. Reserve your ticket at EventBrite.

com keyword DyeVerCity. www.dyevercity.com or 706-945-6272.

Opening reception, August 6. 6- 8 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.

August 29. Stained Glass Walking Tour. Learn about the art of creating stained glass windows with Savannah River Art Glass. Afterward enjoy a walking tour highlighting the beautiful stained glass windows found in some of Augusta’s most prominent buildings. Registration required by August 24. 9:30 a.m. Morris Museum of Art. 706-724-7501.

August 14-15. Ed Turner and Number 9: Rock and Soul Revue. 7:30 p.m. Imperial Theatre. www.imperialtheatre.com. – August 15. Wine and Dine. Gospel music by eZra Brown. Columbia County Library Amphitheater. www.gardencityjazz.com.

MUSEUM AND SCIENCE EVENTS

August 29. First Position. The award-winning documentary follows six young dancers as they prepare for the chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries while navigating the drama of adolescence. Free. Presented by the Augusta Ballet. 1 p.m. AugustaRichmond County Library. 706-261-0555 or www. augustaballet.org.

August 18. Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay. George “Buddy” Wingard from the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program will talk about Dave the potter before the film screening. Free. 10:30 a.m. Aiken County Historical Museum. 803-642-2015.

THE ARTS, MUSIC AND MORE August 1. Be My Baby. Story of John, an irascible Scotsman, and an uptight English woman, Maude, who embark on the journey of a lifetime. 7 p.m. Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. 706-793-8552. August 1. K. Michelle and Future: Power 107 Birthday Bash. Performance by K. Michelle, singer/songwriter, TV personality, guitarist and pianist. 7 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. August 1-28. Frank Carstarphen. Carstarphen’s sense of place and fondness for local scenes are reflected in his paintings, which are often rendered en plein air. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

August 27-September 17. GRU Annual Faculty Show. Group exhibition featuring works by GRU Department of Art faculty. Reception, August 27. 6-7 p.m. Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art. GRU-Augusta Summerville campus. 706-667-4888. August 27. Artist Talks: Kristin Casaletto, Brian Rust, Scott Thorp and Janice Williams M. Whiting. 4:30-6 p.m. GRU-Augusta Summerville campus. University Hall, Room 170. 706-667-4888. August 31-September 26. Aiken Center for the Arts Exhibition. Works by Amiri Farris, Carol Jo, Eric Cerda, Martha DeMore and Susan Picket. Opening reception, September 3. 6-8 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.

August 1-28. Native Americans of the Savannah River Region. Summer art exhibit at the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center. 803-441-4380.

Morris Museum of Art

August 1-September 30. African American Women and Civil Rights. Traveling exhibition at Augusta Regional Airport. Presented by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. 706-724-3576.

August 1-September 6. Contemporary American Studio Glass From the Collection of Eugene Fleischer. Considered by many to be the father of the American studio glass movement, Harvey Littleton (1922–2013) began experimenting with hot glass in 1959. Morris Museum of Art. 706-724-7501.

August 2-September 30. African American Nurses in Augusta. Exhibit opening reception, August 2. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. 706724-3576. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Candlelight Jazz. Relax on the greens of the Augusta Common with live jazz music. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and chairs. 8-9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. August 3-29. Art Exhibition: Susan Porterfield.

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August 2. Artrageous! Family Sunday: AfricanAmerican Tales. Enjoy lively African American folk tales told by storyteller and puppeteer Akbar Imhotep. Join a drum circle with Sala Adenike from ABATSU.Free. 2 p.m. August 6-October 4. Exhibition Opening: The African American Voice, Works From the State Art Collection of South Carolina. Meet several art-

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calendar ists represented in the exhibition. Panel discussion moderated by filmmaker and arts advocate Anthony Page. Reception follows. 6-8 p.m. August 7. Films on Friday: Li’l Abner (1959). This musical, set in the fictionalized Southern town Dogpatch, features engaging performances by Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Julie Newmar and Stubby Kaye. After viewing the film, Morris Museum of Art Director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. Free. Noon. August 13. Art Now: Lonnie Holley. Renowned artist and musician Lonnie Holley discusses his artwork and entertains with a short musical performance. Free. 6 p.m. August 15-November 8. The New American Landscape: Paintings by Robert Stark. Artist Robert Stark’s paintings have traveled to more than 140 world capitals under the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program. He is represented in museum, corporate and private collections all over the United States. August 21. Art at Lunch: Sweetgrass Basketry. South Carolina artist Mary Graham-Grant discusses the history of sweetgrass basketry. Paid reservations due August 19. Noon. August 22. Adult Artist Workshop: Mary GrahamGrant. Learn the weaving techniques to create traditional sweetgrass baskets. Paid reservations due by August 15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. August 23. Music at the Morris: Music of the Baroque Period. Members of Georgia Regents University music faculty present two performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. Free. 2 and 3:15 p.m. Morris Museum of Art. 706-724-7501.

SPORTS Augusta GreenJackets 2015 Home Game Schedule Sunday games start at 2 p.m. Games on all other days start at 7 p.m. Lake Olmstead Stadium 706-736-7889 August 6-9 vs. Rome August 11-13 vs. Hagerstown August 17-19 vs. Savannah

Augusta-Richmond County Recreation and Parks East Augusta, May Park, 622 4th St., 706-7240505.

South Augusta, Fleming Athletic Office, Daniel St., 706-796-5047. West Augusta, Eisenhower Athletic Office, 488 Eisenhower Dr. 706-821-2801.

Thursday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and Adapted Fitness at the Kroc Center, 3-5 p.m. Friday—Adapted cycling at the uptown VA, 1:302:30 p.m.

August 3-31. Adult Fall Athletic Registration. Divisions: Open coed and men's open; men's and women's church; open-coed church and open men's industrial. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Adult Complex, 108 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. 706-771-2980.

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August 3-31. Youth Fall Athletic Registration. Coed soccer ages 5-13, cheerleading Bantam ages 6-9, cheerleading midgets ages 10-12, fall baseball and softball ages 9-14, flag football ages 7-8, Bantam football ages 9-10 with a 60-140 pound weight limit—over 120 pounds ineligible to carry football, midget football ages 11-12 with 70-160 pound weight limit—over 140 pounds ineligible to carry football. Registration hours are noon to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Columbia County Parks & Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. 706-863-7523. August 3-31. Open Sports Registration. Fall Baseball, ages 5-15 (age control date: May 1, 2016). Fall Softball, ages 7-11 (age control date: December 31, 2015). Football, ages 5-12 (age control date: September 1, 2015). Soccer, ages 4-18 (age control date: August 1, 2015).

CSRA Defensive Arts 803-221-0330 or csraDefensiveArts.com. Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Goshinjitsu, Kindai Karate and Kobojutsu. Call for information.

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622. Through August 2. Miracle League Baseball Registration at the Wilson Family YMCA. Season is played from August 22-October 31. Miracle League is a baseball league specifically designed for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Ages 4 and up. Call 706-922-9623 for more information. Through August 8. Lacrosse at the Marshall Family YMCA. Ages 5-12. Call 706-364-3269 for more information. Through August 8. Lacrosse at the Steiner Branch Family YMCA. Ages 5-12. Call 706-922-6711 for more information. Through August 14. Aiken County Family YMCA Summer Camps Weekly sessions. Ages 5-17. 803349-8080 for more information. Through Augusta 14. Summer Camps at the North Augusta Family YMCA. Come soak up the fun with the North Augusta Family Y. Ages 5-17. Call 803278-0882 for more information. Through August 15. Youth Basketball at the Aiken County Family YMCA. Ages 5-15. Call 803-3498080 for more information. Through August 18. Men’s Basketball. Ages 35 and older at the Wilson Family YMCA. Call 706-922-9623 for more information.

Champions Made From Adversity P.O. Box 980, Evans, Ga. 706-364-2422. www.cmfa.us. This nonprofit organization strives to advance the lives of people with physical disabilities and their families through sport and leisure opportunities. Current weekly schedule: Monday—Adapted fitness at the Kroc Center, 2-4 p.m. and wheelchair basketball at Garrett Elementary School, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and quad rugby at the Kroc Center, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday—Wheelchair basketball, 6:30-8 p.m.

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Through August 20. Men’s Basketball at Wilson Family YMCA. Big kids can play, too! Ages 18 and up. Call 706-922-9623 for more information. Through August 20. Adult Boot Camp Session 2 at Aiken County Family YMCA. Bring a water bottle, towel and a “Yes Sir” attitude. Monday and Thursday from 6-7 a.m. Call 803-349-8080 for more information. Through August 29. Adult Boot Camp Session 2 at the Marshall Family YMCA. Be Y strong together. Call 706-364-3269 for more information. Through August 22. Adult Soccer at the Wilson

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calendar Sewing Classes: My Best Friends Sewing Room Family YMCA. A non-competitive social adult soccer league focused on fun. Season runs August 24-October 14. Ages 16 and up. Through August 6. Session 5 of Swim Lessons with the Wilson Family YMCA. During the summer swim lesson sessions, classes are offered in two week sessions Monday-Thursday. Ages 3-12. Please call 706-922-9623 for more information. August 10-October 17. Youth Soccer at the Wilson Family YMCA. Ages 5-15. Call 706-922-9623 for more information. August 10-October 17. Soccer School at the Augusta South Family YMCA. Call 706-922-9645 for more information. August 10-October 17. Youth Soccer at the Augusta South Family YMCA. Ages 5-15. Call 706-9229645 for more information. August 10-September 6. Registration for Flag Football at the Steiner Branch and Marshall Family YMCA. Season played October 19-December 12 at both branches. Call 706-364-3269 or 706-922-6711 for more information. August 10-October 17. Youth Soccer at the Steiner Branch and Marshall Family YMCA. Call 706-3643269 or 706-922-6711 for more information.

build character, explore personal strengths, develop life skills, make music and more. Programs separated by age. 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Captain Michelle at 706-364-4278. August 1. Beginning Painting: Sunflowers. Learn basic painting techniques while you complete a picture of a sunflower. No previous experience with painting required. 9 a.m. August 4, 11, 18 & 25. String Jam. String musicians are invited to join Eryn Eubanks for a lively weekly jam session with a bluegrass feel to it. Enrollment fee covers this five-week session. Call 706-9228338 to register. August 7. Kid's Night Out. Parents enjoy a night out by bringing your child, ages 2-12, to the Kroc Center the first Friday of each month. Kid’s Night Out will last from 6-10 p.m. and dinner is included. Activities may include swimming, gym play, inflatables, and crafts. Children must be potty trained. August 8. Alcohol Ink Tiles. Complete two decorative tiles while you learn how to work with alcohol inks with Nanette Langner. No previous experience with drawing or painting required. Tuition includes all supplies. Call 706-922-0171 to register. 10 a.m.

August 10-October 17. Spring Soccer Plus+ at the Steiner Branch and Marshall Family YMCA. Ages 5-12. Call 706-922-6711 or 706-364-3269 for more information.

August 28. Family Movie Night. Hosted by the Salvation Army Kroc Church, this event is free and open to members and the public. Seating is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 6 p.m.until movie ends.

August 17-October 17. Fall Soccer School at the Steiner Branch and Marshall Family YMCA. Call 706922-6711 or 706-364-3269 for more information.

Through August 28. Upward Sports: Fall Soccer Registration. Focuses on developing athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Ages 5-12.

August 18-October 10. Soccer School at the Wilson Family YMCA. Call 706-922-9623 for more information.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

August 24-October 24. Youth Soccer at the Aiken County Family YMCA. Ages 5-15. Call 803-3498080 for more information.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad Street, Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org. 706-364-KROC or info@krocaugusta.org. Call or email for course fee information. Wednesdays. Kroc Kids Community Program. Ages 4-12. Each Wednesday youth of all ages will

Aiken Home School Times Playgroup 803-648-7042 or fourmckeels@yahoo.com. Thursdays. This playgroup is open to all home schoolers. Meets at the O’Dell Weeks playground for unstructured play for the children and time with other home school parents for the adults. Noon.

Augusta Jewish Community Center 898 Weinberger Way. 706-228-3636 or log on at augustajcc.org. Ongoing. The Mothers Circle. Free course, resources, education and events for women of other back-

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3850 Washington Rd., Ste. 4C. 706-993-8819 or email mybfsewingroom@yahoo.com. www.mybestfriendssewingroom.com. Call or email for class fees. Pre-registration is required for all classes and events. August 1. Composition Book. Beginnerfriendly. Great for back-to-school. 10-12 p.m. Ages 8 & up. August 1. Mommy & Me-Tote Bag. Make a date with your child before school starts. Supplies and machine use included. Beginners are welcome. 1-3 p.m. Ages 8 & up. August 7. Ruffled Pants-Adults. Your child will LOVE her ruffled pants made by mom! Supply list provided upon receipt of payment. 10-12 p.m. August 7. Sip & Sew–Adults. Banded towels are this evening’s project. 6-8 p.m. Supplies & machine used included. Adults only. August 8. Fiber Art Wall Hanging. Let your child explore her creative side using a sewing machine. Supplies included. 10-12 p.m. Ages 8 & up. August 14. Embroidery Machine AppliqueAdults. Learn applique the easy way. Includes supplies. 10-12 p.m. August 15. Sewing Seeds Club. Create a wall pocket organizer for your special items. Supplies and machine use included. 10-12 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Ages 8 & up. August 15 & 22. Feeling Quilty—Adults. In this 2-part class you will learn how to cut, piece, quilt and bind a placemat. Beginners are welcome. Supply list provided. 1-3 p.m. Adults only. August 21. Embroidery-in-the-Hoop-Adults. Construct a simple monogrammed pocket on your embroidery machine. You will also sew it onto a t-shirt. All hoop sizes welcome. Beginners are welcome. Supply list provided. 10-1 p.m. Adults only. August 21. Hemming Pants-Adults. Who needs help with hemming a pair of pants? Bring your pants and we will go over how to hem a pair of jeans and also how to use the blind hem stitch for slacks. 1:30-3:00 p.m. August 22. Tween Tote. Your child will enjoy piecing this wonderful bag with several different fabrics. Includes supplies and machine use. 10-12 p.m. Ages 8 & up.

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calendar grounds raising Jewish children. Call for details. Sign Up for Class! The AJCC offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages and adults, including athletics, the arts, cooking, language and more. Log on to download a complete listing.

Classical Conversations www.classicalconversations.com. kelli.c.graham@att.net. Classical Conversations is a community of home educators following a Christian, classical model of education. Five locations currently serve families in the CSRA—Augusta, Evans/Grovetown, Grovetown/ Martinez, North Augusta and Aiken.

Monkey Joe’s 368 Furys Ferry Rd. 706-922-JUMP (5867). monkeyjoes.com. First Sunday of Each Month. Special Needs Night at Monkey Joe’s. This event is held the first Sunday of each month after general store hours to ensure a calm environment for special needs children and their parents. 6-7 p.m.

North Augusta Homeschool Playgroup Meets Thursdays at various North Augusta parks for play. Field trips will also be scheduled. All homeschoolers are welcome. Call 803-613-0484 or e-mail emilykohlbacher@hotmail.com.

HOSPITAL PROGRAMS Georgia Regents Health System Register online at gru.edu. Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their website. First Tuesday of Each Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Resource Group (The “ATeam”). Education and support for families, caregivers and friends of children with autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. 6-7 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Georgia, First Floor, Family Resource Library, Room 1801. Call Family Services Development at 706721-5160 for more information. First Thursday and Third Wednesday of Each Month. Cribs for Kids. Co-bunking and inappropriate infant furniture are putting area babies at risk. Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children's Hospital of Georgia, will teach caregivers how to provide a safe sleep en-

vironment by showing what dangers to watch out for. Families who can demonstrate a financial need (Medicare, Peachcare or WICC) will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for a small fee. Call Rene Hopkins at 706-721-7606 to register. 5:45-8 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month, 9:45 a.m.-noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C,1225 Walton Way. First Friday and Second Wednesday of Each Month. Child Safety Seat Inspections. Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Schedule an appointment to make sure yours is installed properly. First Friday of the month in Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-7217606 to schedule an appointment at the downtown location. The second Wednesday each month at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. Call 706-541-3870 to make an appointment at the Columbia County location.

own decisions and how to assertively say "no." August 11. Childbirth Education 101. Learn about the signs and symptoms of labor as well as labor and delivery. August 14. Baby Care Basics & Breastfeeding. This class combines two important topics. A boardcertified lactation consultant teaches the class and covers a range of helpful topics including diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, nipple care, milk storage, weaning and more. August 14. Breastfeeding Support Group. Help, understanding and guidance in breastfeeding. August 27. Infant CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method.

University Health Care System Second Thursday and Fourth Wednesday of Each Month. Car Seat Class. Safe Kids Greater Augusta offers car seat safety, education and training. Financial assistance is available to Medicaid and Peach Care eligible families. Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call 706-721-7606 to register. 5:45-8 p.m. Second Thursday of Each Month. NICU Parent Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 5th Floor, Children’s Hospital of Georgia; For more information, call Sylvia McCoy at 706-721-2286. Third Tuesday of Each Month. Breastfeeding Class. A free class led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Helps expectant parents gain knowledge and support to ensure successful breastfeeding. 7-9 p.m., Georgia Regents Medical Center, 7th Floor South, Room 7524.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration. Please call for class times. August 1. Saturday Express Lamaze Childbirth Education. Helps mother and support person understand the final stages of pregnancy as well as labor and the birth of your baby. Covers natural and medicated deliveries, Lamaze coping techniques and more. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. August 8. Stepping Into Manhood. Boys ages 12 to 15 accompanied by their father, male relative or friend, join the instructor in frank discussions of sexuality, peer pressure and responsible decision making. This course teaches teenage boys the importance of making their

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Call 706-774-2825 or logon at www.universityhealth. org/calendar for information. Registration is required for most programs. August 3-14 (Mondays,) 4-25 (Tuesdays) or 5-26 (Wednesdays). Prenatal Education. This multi-week series of childbirth preparation classes is designed to inform and prepare all expectant parents regardless of birth plans. Class topics include various stages of labor, breathing and relaxation and how to care for yourself and your new baby. 7-9 p.m. in the Women’s Center Third Floor Classroom. Registration required. August 7 & 8 or 21 & 22. Childbirth Preparation Weekend Class. A complete childbirth preparation class designed for those with time constraints or fluctuating schedules. Class meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Also included is a follow-up evening at the W.G. Watson, M.D., Women’s Center for a tour, questionand-answer session and review. August 20. Breastfeeding Class. This class offers in-depth information on how to evaluate breastfeeding and get off to a good start. Registration is suggested. Call 706-774-2825. 7-8 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans. August 27. Introduction to Infant CPR. Do you worry about knowing how to revive your baby should the need arise? This class provides an opportunity to learn and practice infant CPR on mannequins and learn other aspects of infant safety. Space is limited, so early registration is suggested. 7-8:30 p.m.

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Alyson Getchell | Curious Alyson Getchell, 37, is the manager of benefits and corporate education at University Health Care System. She and her husband, David, have two children, Emma Sue, 3, and Johnny, 1. Alyson serves on the board of the CSRA Society for Human Resource Management and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Columbia County. She grew up in New Jersey and hasn’t been able to find a good version of her favorite food—Philly Cheesesteaks—in Augusta. Wanted to be when she grew up: Tinkerbell. First Job: I worked in a pizza shop. Dream job: That’s hard. I’d love to restore old homes or do anything that helps others to achieve their full potential. Favorite TV show: Right now we’re stuck on Disney Jr.—I don’t know what my favorite would be. Important life lesson: Always be yourself. Quality she admires the most: Integrity. Surprising fact about Alyson: I hold back a lot. Signature dish: Chicken stir fry. Favorite indulgence: Does going to the grocery store by myself count? Planner, Doer or Dreamer? Definitely a planner. I’m always thinking 15 steps ahead of where I am now and strategizing ways to get to an end result. Best thing about being a mom: It’s just fun—my kids surprise me and make me laugh every day. Hardest thing about being a mom: Being a good example, showing them the right path, teaching them right from wrong. Dream vacation: Anywhere we can be active. Super power she’d like to have: Lie detector—although I think I’m pretty good at it already.

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