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September 2014 ANNUAL FAMILY FAVORITES WINNERS HELPING TEENS SEE PAST HIGH SCHOOL SMART MOM’S GUIDE TO BUYING BLUE JEANS

Teens Talkin’ About

Zach McGhee, 14, is the son of David and Ruthie McGhee of North Augusta.

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EDITOR Karin Calloway

PRODUCTION Art Director / Web Producer Michael Rushbrook

Family Favorites Winners

ADVERTISING Director of Advertising Lisa Dorn

From Freshman Year to Future

Advertising Sales Doressa Hawes Lisa Taylor Maidi McMurtrie Thompson Mary Porter Vann

Helping High Schoolers See Past Freshman English By Lucy Adams

Audience Development Manager Jessica Seigler PHOTOGRAPHY Branch Carter and John Harpring

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CONTRIBUTORS Lucy Adams Kim Beavers, MS, RD, CDE J. Ron Eaker, M.D. Cammie Jones Mary Ashton Mills Jennie Montgomery Danielle Wong Moores

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-J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

smart mom’s guide

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A Good Kid CAN Shake a Bad Rap -Lucy Adams

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Teens...When To Be Seen

Help! She Says She’s a Vegan!

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-Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

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Buying Jeans

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“Every child will make mistakes and do things to test the waters. Some will make big blunders like an act of vandalism or an over-the-top outburst at a teacher. Others will indulge in a series of small things, such as minor disruptions to class routines, telling white lies or trying profanity.” Read Lucy Adams’ article on how a teens can shake a “bad rap” on page 28.

ON THE COVER: Zach McGhee, 14, is the son of David and Ruthie McGhee of North Augusta. Clothing provided Communigraphics in North Augusta. Photo by Branch Carter.

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Playing Favorites

have often referred to my children as “favorite daughter” and “favorite son.” It’s what I’ll often text them when it has been a day or two since I’ve heard from them (they both attend the University of Georgia), as in, “How is favorite son?” My mother used to be able to refer to my son, Tripp, her first grandchild and for years her only grandson, as “favorite grandson.” But not anymore. Since my sister has two adorable boys, there isn’t any room for playing “favorites.” Playing favorites is exactly what we’re doing in this issue of Augusta Family Magazine. This year we received more votes than ever before in our Family Favorites readers’ poll. As the one who counts of the ballots, this was a blessing and a curse—but in all honesty I was beyond thrilled with this year’s participation in the poll! This issue also is our annual teen issue, and believe me, I know about the nail biting that parents go through during those years! Thankfully, my two have aged out of the teen years. However, the nail biting hasn’t ended. The photo above is an example of the cause of some serious hand wringing on my part. It’s Tripp and CC at “Frat Beach,” aka St. Simons Island, Ga., for last year’s Georgia-Florida game weekend. Thankfully they returned unscathed… but they’ve already made plans to return later this fall. (Which makes me question why I even brought it up…now I’m biting my nails and wringing my hands and the event is more than a month away!) Oh well, that’s parenting for you! Until October,

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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mom m m by Jennie Montgomery

Glimpse of a Kid in a Grown-Up Body

ILLUSTRATION BY MICHAEL RUSHBROOK

y life has two distinct “Teenager Years” chapters: 1978-1982, when I rode the roller coaster through my own teenage years (and my poor mother earned her survival stripes!)…and 2008-2014, when I earned MY STRIPES as the mother of multiple teenagers under one roof! Even though I technically have just one teenager now, I had my nieces from Arizona over the summer…which meant I have five people between the ages of 16–21. Quite a difference from the years my sister and I went to the beach together with five 2- to 7-year-olds, 4- to 9-year-olds and so on. Back then it was all about keeping the peace and encouraging The Five to play nicely together. You know how it goes: kids team up and pair off and someone gets left out. Feelings get hurt and someone gets hit. By the time our yearly visit was over, my sister and I often wondered if it had been worth all the drama! This summer things were different. The girls flew out by themselves. And this time, the cousins didn’t “pair off,” they DROVE off. If they teamed up it was because two were picking up kayaks while the others stopped for snacks for their cooler bags. The only reason someone got “left out” was because they were at their summer job. Instead of piling into a movie theater to see the latest summer blockbuster, they preferred scary movies at home on Netflix. And this year, no two-car caravan to a theme park. The five worked it out to spend a day at Six Flags. They printed their tickets, their parking pass….even gassed up the car with their own money! That night they walked through the back door at 9:45 p.m. I couldn’t believe it—I had expected them to squeeze every minute out of their day at the park. “I am so done with THEM,” middle child complained as she nodded at the others. “NO ONE would help me drive. I was exhausted, too, but they wanted to take naps. They fussed when I stopped for coffee. IT’S NOT FAIR! I had to do everything.” Oh good, I thought to myself, they’re not grown up…just yet! v JENNIE MONTGOMERY anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She and her husband, Scott, have three children: Zack, 22, Maddy, 20, and Sky, 18.

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ou never know where you will find inspiration. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a personal process where you (the individual) take in information and experiences and then process it in a way that is unique, thus giving rise to a new thought. Such is the case for my thoughts on meal planning after a weekend of watching 10 year olds play World Series baseball. One of the baseball chants is â&#x20AC;&#x153;everybody hits, everybody scores.â&#x20AC;? Well, in my brain that translates into â&#x20AC;&#x153;everybody eats, everybody helps.â&#x20AC;? Since we are â&#x20AC;&#x153;full swingâ&#x20AC;? (baseball pun intended) into the school year, thoughts of meal management amongst the many extracurricular activities may make some moms want to run away. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run, instead break out into the chant: â&#x20AC;&#x153;everybody eats, everybody helps.â&#x20AC;? Practice family meal planning or strategizing to help make meal preparation more of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team

sport.â&#x20AC;? Family meal planning is where your meals are planned around the family schedule, but it goes one step further to involve your family members in all phases of meal preparation.

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Step 1: Have the ingredients for several â&#x20AC;&#x153;default mealsâ&#x20AC;? available at all times. Default meals are quick meals that can be used when the master meal schedule does not work out, think of it as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;plan B.â&#x20AC;? Examples can be spaghetti, quesadillas, pancakes and eggs, frozen seasoned fishâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;plus bagged salad, etc. Step 2: Plan your meals around the schedule.

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eating well with kim the table, loading the dishwasher and putting away leftovers. These are basic life skills our children need and it helps us too! Step 4: Keep other quick-fix items stocked. Utilize fresh cut vegetables or steamer bags of vegetables as a way to keep veggies on your table at all times. (I advocate a salad every night plus an additional vegetable as often as possible.) Fresh, canned and frozen fruit is also a staple. Don’t forget yogurt and hummus or bean dip as great snackable staples or add-ons to leftover night. Whole grain bread, tortillas, cereal and crackers, as well as canned tuna and salmon round out a list of must-have items to help get food to the table fast.

Chicken Curry Casserole

This casserole is full of vegetables is a unique mix of flavors and is sure to become a family favorite. 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 4 cups broccoli ﬂorets, cooked 1 10 ¾-ounce can reduced fat and sodium cream of chicken soup 1 cup pureed squash (check the freezer section for frozen pureed squash) 1 6-ounce container of fat-free Greek yogurt 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 cup fat-free milk 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon red pepper ¾ cup dry bread crumbs ½ teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons olive oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the ﬁrst 11 ingredients in a large bowl (chicken through red pepper). Spoon the chicken mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes. While the casserole bakes, combine the bread crumbs, paprika and oil with a fork. Mix well. Once casserole is done sprinkle mixture over the top and bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes, until golden. Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 290, Fat 9g (3g saturated, 2g monounsaturated), Cholesterol 85mg, Sodium 500mg, Carbohydrate 18g, Fiber 3g, Protein 34g, Potassium 758mg, Phosphorus 369mg. Percent Daily Value: 60% Vitamin A, 30% Calcium, 70% Vitamin C, 8% Iron Carbohydrate Choice: 1 Carbohydrate Diabetes Exchange Value: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meats

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. SEPTEMBER

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am convinced most women view visiting their gynecologist somewhat like having a root canal— with no clothes on! This is a completely rational reaction as no “normal” woman relishes the necessary but unappreciated ritual. You arrive on time and two hours later Nurse Ratchet puts you in a room cold enough to hang meat and then tells you to disrobe and put on a napkin. By the time the doctor arrives you are so cold your skin has changed to an eerie shade of light blue: you look like a Smurf in a toga. The doc asks you to scoot down…then scoot down some more and well, you know the rest. Actually the whole thing takes only a few minutes and is not as bad as, say, a IRS audit, but I am a male so what do I know! I understand it is different on your side of the speculum.

Your Daughter’s First Visit So given this exam is something you relish passing on to your beloved daughters, much as you would Malaria or Scabies, when should a young woman be exposed to this sisterhood right of passage? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a young women’s first visit to the gynecologist be between the ages of 13 and 15. Before you and she run screaming from the room, let me reassure you that those guidelines are rarely followed and are, in my opinion, somewhat misguided. I understand that Ivory Tower practitioners denote this visit as a “preventive” but I don’t know many 13-year-olds who are comfortable talking herpes and contraception. The College clarifies that no exam is needed at this impressionable age, but that then raises the question of its true

necessity. Unfortunately there are those folks who need a thorough and graphic discussion of various reproductive health topics at this age, as 14 percent of 15-yearolds and 75 percent of 19-year-olds admit to having at least one episode of intercourse. I know if I had told my daughters at 13 they were headed to the gynecologist, they would have booked a slow boat to Australia. Now, to be certain, anytime a young woman is having issues with her period, needs contraception or specifically has questions about her health she should have unlimited access to a compassionate, non-intimidating physician, but for most that will come a bit later. The same national organization recommends starting Pap smears and exams at 21, and I think this is more realistic. I certainly am not naive enough to assume women under the age of 21 are not having reproductive or gynecological issues, witness the unplanned pregnancy rate in this country, yet if a young woman is not sexually active, has no period issues and has no specific gynecological concerns, I think 21 is a reasonable time to initiate gyn visits.

What’s Normal? Much of the anxiety in both mothers and daughters regarding gynecological health revolves around knowing what is normal and what is not. There are definitely genetic predispositions that would make mom’s and daughter’s experiences somewhat similar, but that is not necessarily the case. For example, the median age for the onset of menses is 12.4. That means there will be plenty of young women who start cycles at 11 and also some who don’t start until 14.

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In general, a girl needs to be evaluated if she has not begun developing breast buds by age 13 or hasn’t started her cycle by age 15. The average time between cycles for young women is 32 days, but that can vary wildly, especially in the first few years of menstruation. A flow lasting longer than seven days or requiring more than 3-6 pads or tampons a day is considered excessive. You can see this is somewhat subjective, so each woman’s situation should be individually assessed and analyzed. There a number of common scenarios that change both the cycle amount and regularity, especially during the teen years. Two frequent influences are stress and weight change. Worrying about midterms, making cheerleading or the soccer playoffs can reek havoc on cycle regularity. Any change in weight (usually by at least five to 10 pounds) can also affect regularity and amount. Vigorous exercise (take note you cross country runners, gymnasts and swimmers) can cause what is known as exercise-induced amenorrhea, or lack of cycles. Many a pregnancy test has anxiously been checked by those whose unending athleticism led to missing a period. The good news is that most of these irregularities resolve with stabilization in weight or a reduction in stress. A more rare, but serious, cause of irregular cycles is eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The goal of an effective young women’s health program is to provide education, advice, counseling and compassionate care. The age at which you begin your interaction with the system is largely dependent on your individual needs and health history. v Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two daughters in college.

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smartMom’sguide by Cammie Jones

DON’T BUY TOOLOOSE JEANS.

n my experience, buying jeans is a mission. It’s not like you pop into a store, try on one pair and they work immediately. Usually I have about a “million” pairs of jeans in various styles in one dressing room. It’s ugly. It’s humbling. Who do they make these jeans for anyway? Honestly, who is six-feet-tall and weighs 100 pounds? No one I have ever met—ever in my 40-plus years! Here are some tips to make the jean-shopping process a little easier.

“One of the biggest mistakes is buying denim that is NOT fitted enough,” says Stacey Haskins Garner, owner of One. of Augusta in Surrey Center. “Most denim will stretch.” If the jeans are too baggy in the store, then go down a size. At the same time, make sure they are not too tight. If you can’t zip them up all the way, they won’t stretch out that much, says Garner.

INVENTORY YOUR CLOSET.

First of all, what do you need? Look in your closet and drawers and take a quick inventory. If you have a casual pair of jeans, maybe opt for a darker, dressier pair. Do you need a pair of skinny or straight leg? Do you love one particular style and want another pair just like them so you don’t wear the favorite pair out? By doing a little planning ahead of time, you will at least have an idea of what you are looking for before you head out to shop.

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KNOW YOUR BODY TYPE AND USE IT.

Sheri Reed, author of Perfect Jeans: The Ultimate Buying Guide (by Body Type) provides tips to choosing jeans according to your body type. She divides the woman’s body into six categories: Larger chest: If you are larger at the top, you need to create balance between the top and bottom half. In general, avoid jeans that are narrow because they will make your top look larger in comparison.

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Bigger on the bottom: Look for denim that sits on the top of the hip as well as a stretch in the material that will hold and slim the fanny and leg. Little extra in the middle: Low-rise jeans can squeeze and create tummies or the dreaded “muffin top.” Search for trousers with a mid-rise. Curvy: Avoid low-rise denim for this body type as it can create love handles and make hips look heavier. Not curvy: The key is to wear things that fit and don’t look baggy. A tailored fit is the most effective. Extra curvy (plus-size): A wider leg works well for petite women. For average to taller women, a boot cut shows off the curves.

CHECK THE BACK POCKET PLACEMENT.

No matter what your body type, make sure the pocket accentuates your fanny. Ask a friend or a sales associate to help you with this. You don’t want the pants to be too loose or too tight, which will show your panty lines.

BE AGEAPPROPRIATE.

Garner says almost all designer denim labels are sticking to the skinny and straight leg denim going into the fall. “The key to making sure you are age appropriate is the rise of the denim (mid- to higher-rise, as you get older) and the actual fit,” she adds. Most women today like the mid-rise denim over the low-rise, and most designers are making jeans this way. “I believe that finding that perfect denim is like fitting the glass slipper,” says Garner. There is a perfect fit for you. Communication with your sales associate will be key so they can guide you to what is the best fit for your body type. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box and try new styles—you never know if that perfect jeans are just waiting for you to slip into them. Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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health home by Mary Ashton Mills

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egan and vegetarian diets are an increasingly popular trend among teens today. In our culture, we have been taught to eat meat for protein and essential nutrients. Furthermore, meat is affordable and in most cases itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main attraction on the dinner plate. Routinely the meat we choose for each meal dictates the side dishes. At my house, out of habit alone, I decide on the meat or seafood and then choose the side items based on the main dish. Eliminating meat as the main course could make for quite a challenge in the meal-planning department. Now, remove dairy, eggs and seafood and see what your menu options look like! As a parent, you will likely be faced with some form of special diet request during your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Whether they decide to go vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, low-sugar, gluten free or even just want to beef up their protein intake to build muscle for sports, chances are your children will have some kind of diet request. Fad or not, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the nature of becoming independent, wanting to express themselves and becoming their own person.

Types of Vegetarianism By definition a vegetarian is someone who eats mostly plant foods and excludes meat, poultry and fish from their diet, but there are many different forms of vegetarianism to consider below:

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Question Your Teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motives According to Registered Dietician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Amy Culberson of Evans, parents should question their teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to make BOZ NBKPS EJFU DIBOHF 1SPQFS RVFTUJPOT TIPVME CF asked to determine if they are doing this for social/ moral/ethical reasons or for weight reasons. Determining their motive can help you come up with the proper solution. Some teens become vegan out of concern for animal safety while others may see it as a way to lose weight. Culberson cautions teens that a vegetarian diet is not necessarily a weight loss diet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to get the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals the volume of food might be slightly more than their meat-eating peersâ&#x20AC;? she says. She recommends meeting with a dietitian to create a healthy meal plan before implementing any new diet.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, vegetarian diets can meet the nutritional needs of children and adolescents if appropriately planned and monitored by a health care professional or nutritionist. If your child does choose to live by one of these diets, you can help support this lifestyle by ensuring that your child makes a few simple precautions. Make sure that your teen doesn’t fill up on French fries, sugary cereals, gummies and other junk food snacks just because they are technically vegan. To get the adequate nutrients, foods like lentils, beans, quinoa, dark leafy greens and almonds may need to be incorporated. “It is also important that each diet includes enough variety to meet the daily-recommended intake of calories, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals for appropriate growth and development,” says Culberson.

Vegetarian diets that allow eggs, milk or other dairy products usually provide adequate nutrients. However, vegan diets do require more attention to ensure the proper nutrient intake. Protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium and Zinc are all important components of our diet. Meeting with a dietitian can assure parents that they are incorporating all of these and other nutrients in their child’s diet. Culberson says, “There are 20 different amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and nine that are essential, meaning we cannot make them and have to eat them in our diets.” She notes that the best way to get essential amino acids is from complete proteins such as meat, eggs and dairy. “With a vegan or vegetarian diet, essential amino acids must be formed by combining amino acids through other sources such as rice/beans, nuts and

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seeds, legumes, soy and whole grains.” As long as proper meal plans are provided and teens adhere to them to get the key nutrients, vegetarians can actually lead a healthier life than those who eat meat. There is evidence to support that vegetarians have a reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Before you start worrying that your child is going to subsist on carrot juice and bulgur wheat, relax and talk to a registered dietitian. After all, didn’t’ we always say “eat your veggies” when they were young children. Who could find fault with their child consuming large quantities of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis? 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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ARTS/MUSIC/DANCING VISUAL ART INSTRUCTION 1) Artsy Me 2) Gertrude Herbert 3) GRU JAZZ/HIP HOP DANCE LESSONS 1) Augusta West 2) Kane & Co. Dance Productions 3) Pulse Dance Center TRADITIONAL DANCE LESSONS 1) Columbia County Ballet 2) Kane & Co. Dance Productions 3) Stephanie’s Dancers MUSIC LESSONS (PIANO, VIOLIN, DRUMS, ETC.) 1) GRU Music Conservatory 2) Portman’s Music 3) Pollock Music Studios PERFORMING ARTS GROUP 1) Storyland Theatre 2) The Augusta Players 3) Tie: Davidson Fine Arts School Greater Augusta Youth Theatre

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FAMILY FUN ANNUAL FAMILY EVENT 1) Columbia County Fourth of July 2) Arts in the Heart of Augusta 3) Fort Gordon Fireworks

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DAY TRIP 1) Tybee Island, Ga. 2) Savannah 3) Riverbanks Zoo TRADITIONAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER 1) Katy D. Sullivan 2) Branch Carter 3) Jessica V Photography NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER 1) Augusta Birth Photography 2) Strawberry Blonde Photography 3) Katy D. Sullivan INDOOR PLAYGROUND 1) Monkey Joe’s 2) Chick-fil-A 3) McDonald’s OVERNIGHT TRIP 1) Atlanta 2) Charleston 3) Hilton Head, S.C. PICNIC SPOT 1) Columbia County Library 2) Evans Towne Center Park 3) Clark’s Hill/Lake Thurmond RAINY DAY OUTING 1) Augusta Mall 2) GTC Evans 14 Stadium Cinemas 3) Barnes & Noble

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STORY TIME 1) Columbia County Library 2) Appleby Library 3) Barnes & Noble

FOOD BREAKFAST SPOT 1) Sunrise Grill 2) IHOP 3) Tie: Evans Diner Ruth’s BURGERS 1) Farmhaus Burgers 2) Five Guys 3) Cookout

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DESSERTS 1) Boll Weevil 2) French Market Grill/West 3) Dairy Queen

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BREAKFAST SPOT Sunrise Grill takes top honors for best breakfast. IHOP comes in second followed by a tie between Evans Diner and Ruth’s for third.

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HEALTHY FARE DiChicko’s Peri-Peri Café is tucked away inside New Life Natural Foods and it tops the list for Healthy Menu. It may be healthy, but with the help of their renowned Peri-Peri sauce, it’s tasty, too!

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DRIVE-THRU 1) Cookout 2) Chick-fil-A 3) Zaxby’s DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT 1) Frog Hollow 2) Craft & Vine 3) French Market Grille/West FAMILY RESTAURANT-CHAIN 1) Fatz Cafe 2) Cracker Barrel 3) Mellow Mushroom FAMILY RESTAURANT-LOCALLY OWNED 1) Old McDonald’s Fish Camp 2) Tie: Goolsby’s Luigi’s 3) French Market Grille/West FRIES 1) Five Guy’s 2) Checker’s 3) McDonald’s

PIZZA 1) Marco’s 2) Pizza Joint 3) Roma’s Pizza

KIDS MENU 1) Applebee’s 2) Chick-fil-A 3) Red Robin

VETERINARIAN 1) Acute Care Veterinary Clinic 2) Dr. Edward W. Gross 3) Grovetown Animal Clinic

CHICKEN FINGERS 1) Zaxby’s 2) Wife Saver 3) Chick-fil-A

LIFESTYLE/MEDICAL

DOG GROOMER 1) Four Paws 2) Animal Boutique 3) D’Tails

HEALTHY MENU 1) DiChicko’s Peri Peri Café 2) Subway 3) Chick-fil-A PLACE FOR ICE CREAM 1) Bruster’s 2) Dairy Queen 3) Yoyo Yogurt

PLACE FOR CHILDREN’S HAIRCUTS 1) Great Clips 2) Fringe 3) Durden’s Barber Shop COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE 1) Computer Exchange 2) Computer One 3) Tie: Apple Store Best Buy

PEDIATRICIAN 1) Dr. Karen Foushee 2) Tie: Dr. Debbie Benoit-Harris Dr. Steve Jones 3) Tie Dr. John David Allen Dr. Reginald Pilcher PEDIATRIC DENTIST 1) Dr. Lee Baker 2) Dr. Andrew Chandler 3) Dr. David Brantley

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PLACE TO GET COFFEE 1) Buona Caffe 2) Starbucks 3) Dunkin Donuts

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (Bank or Credit Union) 1) Georgia Bank and Trust 2) SRP Federal Credit Union 3) Wells Fargo

KENNEL 1) Four Paws 2) Paradise Kennel 3) Acute Care Veterinary Clinic and Kennel

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MAC & CHEESE 1) Wife Saver 2) Cracker Barrel 3) Café 209

AUTO SERVICE 1) C&C Automotive 2) Tie: Milton Ruben Toyota Masters Buick 3) Mark Yount’s

GIRL CLOTHES Posh Tots makes dressing your girls a pleasure. Especially if you like things fun and frilly! ELEMENTARY AGE PARTY PLACE There’s so much to do at Adventure Crossing that it’s no surprise they took top honors as our readers favorite party place for the elementary crowd.

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BOYS PARTIES Level Up Game Center may be one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newer party providers but the fun and games it has to offer hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone unnoticed by our readers.

FAMILY SPORTING EVENT GreenJackets Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie...how did that song go? Heading to the ball park is what our readers call all-American family fun!

OB/GYN 1) Dr. Morgan Gibbs 2) Dr. Alan Joseph 3) Dr. Niti Carlson

TODDLER PARTY PLACE 1) Monkey Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2) Lavishly Posh 3) Chuck E Cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

ORTHODONTIST 1) Trottr Orthodontics 2) Rogers & Andrews 3) Dr. David Carter

ELEMENTARY AGE PARTY PLACE 1) Adventure Crossing 2) Putt Putt Golf and Games 3) Chuck E Cheese

AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL CARE 1) University Hospital Prompt Care 2) Pediatric Partners 3) Doctors Hospital FAMILY VISION CARE 1) Broome Family Eye Care 2) Murphy & Robinson 3) John W. Smith

MEDIA RADIO STATION 1) Kicks 99 2) WAFJ 88.3 3) WBBQ TELEVISION STATION 1) WJBF 2) WRDW 3) WAGT LOCAL WEBSITE 1) The Augusta Chronicle 2) Tie: www.augustageorgia.gov Augusta Magazine 3) Tie: Augusta Family Magazine WJBF FAVORITE PART OF AUGUSTA FAMILY MAGAZINE 1) Calendar 2) Articles 3) Summer Camp Guide

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BOYS PARTIES 1) Level Up Game Center 2) Tie: Monkey Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bricks 4 Kidz 3) Rolling Video GIRLS PARTIES 1) Tie: Singing Princesses and Tiaras and Pearls 2) Fairest of All Princess Parties 3) Lavishly Posh SCHOOL/CLASS PARTIES 1) Putt Putt Golf & Games 2) Adventure Crossing 3) Tie Bricks 4 Kidz Level Up Game Center PARTY SUPPLY STORE 1) Party City 2) Dollar Tree 3) Party Dollar

EDUCATION DAYCARE 1) Cornerstone Academy 2) Small Wonders 3) Learning, Laughter & Love ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1) Stevens Creek 2) Westminster 3) St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Hill MIDDLE SCHOOL 1) Riverside 2) Augusta Prep 3) Augusta Christian

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HIGH SCHOOL 1) Greenbrier 2) Tie: Augusta Prep Davidson Fine Arts 3) Grovetown TUTORING SERVICE 1) Mathnasium 2) Partners in Achievment 3) Sylvan Learning Centers

SHOPPING

2) Sweet Giggles 3) Gymboree CONSIGNMENT SHOP 1) Kid to Kid 2) Uptown Cheapskate 3) Trinity on the Hill UMC Children’s Sale GROCERY STORE 1) Publix 2) Kroger 3) Tie: BiLo Fresh Market

TOY STORE Sure, playing with toys is fun. But at Learning Express Toys, playing can be educational, too! A quick visit to the store brings out the kid in all of us.

FAMILY SPORTING EVENT 1) GreenJackets Baseball 2) PeachJam 3) Augusta Southern Nationals GYMNASTICS/CHEER INSTRUCTION 1) Gymnastics Gold 2) Hayden’s Gym 3) Augusta Cheer Academy MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM 1) Seigler’s 2) Grubel’s 3) Premiere Martial Arts

CAR DEALER 1) Gerald Jones Auto Group 2) Tie: Master GMC Milton Ruben Auto Group 3) Jim Hudson Lexus

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1) Target 2) Staples 3) Walmart

BABY CLOTHES 1) Posh Tots 2) Kid to Kid 3) Babies R Us

TOY STORE 1) Learning Express Toys 2) Toys R Us 3) Walmart

BOYS CLOTHES 1) Kid to Kid 2) Target 3) Posh Tots

SPORTS

TENNIS PROGRAM 1) Petersburg Racquet Club 2) Newman Tennis Center 3) Forest Hills Racquet Club

CHILDREN/TEEN SPORTS PROGRAM 1) Columbia County Recreation 2) The Family Y 3) Augusta Arsenal

FAMILY FITNESS CENTER 1) The Family Y 2) Evans Fitness Center 3) Ultimate Ride and Fitness

GIRLS CLOTHES 1) Posh Tots

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SWIMMING LESSONS 1) The Family Y 2) Kroc Center 3) Dolphin Academy

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to you when you were a freshman are now shuttered when you approach. Yet, still, many of your classmates stream in. The clerks enthusiastically extend great deals to those lucky folks. These doors, which ones remain open and which ones you’re barred from, depend on everything you do in high school – the classes you take, the grades you make, the clubs you join, the sports you play, the friends you keep, the image you project on social media sites. When you start high school all the doors are open to you. As you progress, doors close. Those doors represent choices and opportunities you will have after graduation. The goal from the first day of freshman English to the last day of AP calculus is to maintain as many open doors as possible so that when your graduation speaker gives the “world of possibilities” speech, it applies to you. Despite how my children pretend they’re not listening, I know some part of their brains is processing the analogy. Nonetheless, one will say, “The Bean Trees is a stupid book. What does it have to do with being a Major League Baseball player? My teacher is so dumb.” Getting a kid past freshman English is a lot harder than comprehending the open-doors metaphor. WHY KIDS CAN’T MAKE THE CONNECTION As a child leaves behind the nurturing environments of elementary

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALMOST EVERYONE STRUGGLES THE FIRST SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE HE DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T REALIZE THE LEVEL OF WORK AND THE AMOUNT OF WORK HEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING TO HAVE TO DO.â&#x20AC;? ď&#x161;şLISA CHIZMAR, GRADUATION COACH AT EVANS HIGH SCHOOL

and middle school and enters the more businesslike atmosphere of high school, difficulties with the transition will surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost everyone struggles the first semester of high school because he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize the level of work and the amount of work heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have to do,â&#x20AC;? says Lisa Chizmar, who is a graduation coach at Evans High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a level of maturity. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that at some point theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be 100-percent responsible for themselves. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been on the planet 14 or 15 years. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see 14 or 15 years into the future,â&#x20AC;? explains Chizmar. Kids who undershoot their potential, as perceived by parents and teachers, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily being rebellious or obstinate. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing what kids do. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re living in the moment. A accompanying issue is that of being overwhelmed when they do think ahead. The question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you want to be when you grow up,â&#x20AC;? weighs more heavily on a 9th grader than it does on a kindergartner. Adults arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as quick to assure a high school freshman that he or she can be anything, do anything. The answer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;President of the United States,â&#x20AC;? considered cute when uttered by a 4 year old comes off as sarcastic when said by a 14 year old. Kate McKeon, CEO of Prepwise, an educational consulting firm in New York City, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The exposure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to careers is so limited. They have limited actual experience with an overwhelming number of choices.â&#x20AC;? She points to a 2000 study by Mark Lepper and Sheena Iyengar that demonstrates the Paradox of Choice. When given a large number of options with relatively little information about each, people prefer to make no choice at all. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to choose nothing than to choose wrong. The wide open future presents a million ambiguous choices for young students. They combat their anxiety by ignoring it. The phenomenon of social comparison plays a role in academic performance (and in other areas), as well, notes McKeon. Students constantly assess how they measure up against their peers. Even kids who do well in school will exert less effort when a classmate â&#x20AC;&#x153;passesâ&#x20AC;? him or her. Trying hard and publicly failing is less palatable than overtly choosing to fail. Furthermore, these young teenagers put up roadblocks to success. Typical self-imposed barriers, according to Chizmar, are statements or beliefs such as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too hard,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My teacher hates me,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My best friend is taking the same class from another teacher and she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to do this project.â&#x20AC;? Students then massage these statements into justifications for poor effort, ultimately opting themselves out of one or more open doors. McKeon says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They develop negative stories about themselves and their abilities and use those as excuses.â&#x20AC;? They also create a cycle of despair: When they get their act together, overcoming the bad grade(s) still seems impossible.

outcomes. Graduation, college and a career are the end goals, but focus on what needs to be done today, tomorrow and next week. In the first semester especially, attend to work habits and study habits. Parents need to praise what their child is doing well. r 4DIFEVMF BO FWFOJOH FBDI XFFL UP HP PWFS HSBEFT GPS FBDI DMBTT PO MJOF $IJ[NBS TBZT some parents make the mistake of releasing the reins too soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a big difference between 8th grade and 9th grade. You still have to monitor and then slowly let go,â&#x20AC;? she says. Meeting together to look at grades keeps students accountable and parents involved. r 4UVEFOUT TUSVHHMJOH JO BO BDBEFNJD TVCKFDU DBO VTF LBIOBDBEFNZ PSH BO POMJOF TPVSDF for remediation and review. It outlines every high school course step-by-step. Teachers themselves are also great resources. Students can make appointments for extra help before or after school. Parents should require their children to talk to their teachers, even the alleged mean, horrible ones who turn into witches when other adults arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t around. r "JE UIF DIJME JO ĂŞOEJOH IJT PS IFS PXO EJSFDUJPO "TL RVFTUJPOT MJLF i8IBU DBSFFS XPVME you want if money and time were infinite?â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing you enjoy doing or that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really good at that you would miss if you could never do it again?â&#x20AC;? Exchanges like these increase a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-awareness. They become the basis of discussions about different jobs: The actual daily tasks involved, the knowledge and skills needed, the steps to entering that division of the workforce, the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level of interest in each. r 6TF UIF TVNNFS NPOUIT BOE TDIPPM IPMJEBZT GPS TIBEPXJOH 1BSFOUT DBO UBML UP UIFJS friends who work in a variety of industries and arrange for their child to follow a few or several of them through a work day. Mom and Dad, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use this an opportunity to push your child into the career youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen for her or him. McKeon encourages parents, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide for the kid what he should and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do, what he is or is not good at.â&#x20AC;? r 'BJMVSF JT BO FYDFMMFOU UFBDIFS $IJ[NBS BOE .D,FPO BHSFF UIBU UIF FBSMJFS GBJMVSF DPNFT for a child, the more resilient he or she will be in the long haul. When parents have diligently done all they can to inspire, motivate and collaborate with their child and the child is content to accept zeroes for homework and other assignments, the only recourse is to step back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to be a helicopter parent,â&#x20AC;? empathizes McKeon. Nonetheless, as Chizmar states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save them if they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save themselves. A student who fails out of stubbornness and then has to fix it is very unlikely to fail a class again.â&#x20AC;?

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE Four years seems forever to a 14 year old. To the parent of an under-achieving freshman, it seems like the beginning of the end, the unraveling of a well-laid plan. Relax mom and dad. Tips for you and your child follow this paragraph. (As for you students, lean in for a moment. Listen. Your parents nag you, push you, pull you, guide you, direct you and aggravate you because they care. Everything Mom and Dad do, right or wrong, is done out of love. The strategies outlined below will help you and your parents.) Parents, your son or daughter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy the feeling of disappointing you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody likes the feeling of failing. Most kids know when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re failing. But they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a constructive way to make the pain go away,â&#x20AC;? says McKeon. r i5BLF JU POF TFNFTUFS BU B UJNF u BEWJTFT $IJ[NBS 4NBMM TUFQT FWFOUVBMMZ MFBE UP CJH

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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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A Good Kid

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Patrician Herrin, a certified parenting, marriage and life coach with Life Management Group in Augusta asserts, “Every child will make mistakes and do things to test the waters.” Some will make big blunders like an act of vandalism or an over-the-top outburst at a teacher. Others will indulge in a series of small things, such as minor disruptions to class routines, telling white lies or trying profanity.

Poor judgment is part of the make-up of children. “They have a poorly developed frontal lobe. The frontal lobe is the CEO of the brain. It helps a person plan ahead and predict the consequences of actions,” explains Dr. Rita Eichenstein, PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist in private practice in Los Angeles and author of Not What I Expected: Parenting a Special Needs Child (to be released in April 2015). The results of negative behaviors generally include others’ lasting convictions about the core nature of the child. It’s human nature to put people into simple categories. “Biologically, people need to assign categories of good or bad,” says Eichenstein. “It’s a primitive safety mechanism.” On some level, threat to oneself, one’s image or one’s offspring is being gauged. Making an attribution of good or bad is a survival tool. Impressions also depend on an adults’ perception of and/or how well he or she connects with a child. Good kids sometimes get placed on the “bad” list, and sometimes a mischievous kid is given slack. “Some kids are just more likeable than others,” says David Bennett, a teacher at William V. Fischer Catholic High School in Lancaster, Ohio, and co-author of The Teen Popularity Handbook: Make Friends, Get Dates and Become Bully-Proof. “The likeable kids can avoid the label more easily.”

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y daughter tires of hearing teachers say, “I’m so glad you’re nothing like your older brother.” She readily jumps to the defense of the boy she begs me to put up for adoption each morning during breakfast. One by one, she names his endearing qualities: Intelligent, quick-witted, creative, loyal, athletic, enthusiastic, funny, joyous . . . Despite his finer features, impulsiveness, lack of selfdiscipline, boisterous outbursts and poor timing carve a chasm between him and certain teachers. From grade to grade, his reputation follows him and grows. He’s labeled as one to look out for. There are teachers who cringe when reading his name on their rosters. No matter what I say, I can’t make them change their minds.

Assigning Labels

Labels Dictate Behavior Though teachers and other adults strive to treat each child the same, labels can get in the way. They dictate behavior toward people. Herrin cites the Rosenthal Effect and the Golem Effect to explain this phenomenon. The Rosenthal Effect describes the correlation between high expectations and success. “Kids who are given positive labels are more likely to be spoken to positively,” Herrin says. Conversely, the Golem Effect describes the correlation between low expectations and low performance. Herrin advises, “Adults’ negative thoughts about a child will come out in words and actions toward the child.” Likewise, kids live up to the expectations of others.

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Lead On

Chamber Is Making an Investment in the Future Leaders of the CSRA

he Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has created a leadership program for teens that is prestigious, educational, civic-oriented and quite possibly the impetus for them to come back to their hometown as leaders in the community after college. The goal of this â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands onâ&#x20AC;? program is to help identify emerging leaders and enable them to take an active role in their community. The brainchild of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Program is in its 16th year and continues to gain momentum.

Membership Selection As applications increase, the selection process becomes more competitive. High school freshmen

and sophomores who live and attend school in Columbia County or who live in Columbia County but attend private school in Richmond County may apply as long as their teacher, principal and counselor sign off on the application. Members of the Youth Leadership Steering Committee, which is made up of Chamber of Commerce members, read all of the applications. After all applications are carefully read, there is a rubric in place to determine how many students are selected to move on to the interview process. Based on the merits of the application and the interview process, the members of the class (usually around 28 lucky students) are carefully selected. Typically, the program pulls students from each of the local high schools and even some students who are home-schooled and live in Columbia County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be in the gifted program,â&#x20AC;? says

Tammy Shepherd, Columbia County Chamber president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes we may see potential in someone or we may see the unachieved potential.â&#x20AC;? In addition to good grades and leadership qualities, the committee is looking for individuals who are civic-minded with determination, a sense of responsibility and an interest in learning more about their community. The committee strives to balance geographical, racial and socioeconomic criteria. Students must be able to balance school assignments and extra curricular activities with the monthly meetings.

A Wealth of Information When selected, students meet once per month on a school day. tudents must make up all assignments missed during the school day, so it is important that applicants be able to handle this type of independent

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inspirationstation makeup work. A typical year in the program consists of exposure to a wealth of information about the Greater Augusta Area and Columbia County. Students begin with an informational meeting in August when they meet their Leadership class peers. Shortly after that they take part in a ropes course at Fort Gordon’s Pointes, where they learn about team building and building friendships with teens from other schools in the county. After this initial bonding experience, they will attend meetings where they are educated on law enforcement, healthcare, business and industry, professional development, media and communications, state and local government, history and culture. These meetings take place on site at local industries, hospitals, government buildings and they even make a trip to the State Capitol. After this comprehensive community overview, teens are well-informed and hopefully proud of the community and all it has to offer. “It’s very important to develop community leaders. We are grooming the students. We want them to come back and engage in leadership in the community. They see all of the pieces, and it may not all be good, but we want them

to invest in their community,” says Shepherd.

Leadership Locally This type of investment is exactly what Martinez resident Adam Nelson, 31, has made. A graduate of the Youth Leadership Program in 2001, Nelson also completed the Chambers’ Leadership Columbia County program in 2012. Nelson graduated from both undergraduate and law school at Mercer University and has since moved back to Columbia County and become a partner at Fleming and Nelson law firm located in Evans. “The program is a good way to become more civically minded and a way to take your mindset away from yourself,” says Nelson. “So much goes on in the county from an economic-development standpoint to the inter-workings of the county sheriff ’s office. It gives you a behind-the-scenes look.” He also points out that with college applications and interviews becoming more and more competitive, this process is a wonderful grooming experience. Nelson, who grew up in Harlem, a more rural part of

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Columbia County, enjoyed the camaraderie and friendships he was able to cultivate with people from other schools. His career in the law field with a firm who represents the town of Harlem, as well as civic involvement as a member of the Columbia County YMCA board and a recent appointment to the CSRA Regional Commission, keeps his finger on the pulse of Columbia County. “This program helped lead me to where I am today,” says Nelson. And that’s not at all a bad place to be. v If you know of a high school freshmen or sophomore with strong leadership skills and hope for the future of Columbia County consider telling them about this opportunity. Applications are available in March of every year and are available through the county high schools and The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.

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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A Heart for Art Join the Greater Augusta Arts Council as they present their 34th annual, three-day extravaganza of all things art and culture. The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, September 19-21, features internationally inspired food, crafts, performances and concerts. Sept. 19, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 21, noon-7 p.m. Augusta Common and Broad Street. (706) 826-4702. XXX BSUTJOUIFIFBSU DPN

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SPECIAL EVENTS September 1. Annual Day at Hard Labor BBQ CookOff. Proceeds benefit United Way. Favorite recipes by local BBQ master cookers with amazing rigs. Downtown Aiken. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. www.aikenis.com. September 5. First Friday Concert and Car Show. Live entertainment, vendors, live radio remotes and the hottest cars and motorcycles in the CSRA. 6-10 p.m. Augusta Common. 706-821-1754.

September 19-21. Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. Internationally inspired food, crafts, performances and concerts. Sept. 19, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 21, noon-7 p.m. Augusta Common and Broad Street. 706-826-4702. www. artsintheheart.com. September 19 and 26. Screen on the Green. Outdoor movie showings on the big screen at the Columbia County Library Amphitheater. 706-312-7192.

September 5-6. Aiken’s Makin’. An extensive arts and craft show held in the parkways of downtown Aiken. Food vendors, live musical entertainment, children’s activities and fun for the whole family. Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www. aikensmakin.net.

September 20. Rickey Smiley. As a beloved comedian, television host and top-rated, nationally syndicated radio personality, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering for audiences on and off stage with a distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold. 8 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

September 8. Kindermusik Open House. Drop by the Salvation Army Kroc Center to meet Corinna Rezelle and see a live demonstration of Kindermusik. Program is for ages 18 months to 7 years. 1833 Broad St., Augusta. Call 706-922-8338 or 706-9220171.

September 20. Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin’ Party. With mouth-watering barbecue on the menu and some of the best of South Carolina’s musical and traditional folk art talent, guests will enjoy a day filled with fall activities for the whole family. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. South Carolina State Museum. Columbia, S.C. 803-898-4952.

September 11. 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. This event recognizes the heroism of all involved in the September 11th attacks through acknowledgements of families and volunteers from the CSRA, tolling of the bell at exact times the World Trade Center towers fell and remarks from local community members. 9-11 a.m. Augusta Common.

September 20. Kids Fishing Rodeo Fish for Life. Wildwood Park. 706-541-0586

September 12. Border Bash. The annual event celebrating the rivalry between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Live music, vendors, UGA and USC cheerleaders and mascots fill the event with fun and excitement for the next day’s big game. 5-11 p.m. Augusta Common. www.borderbashfoundation.com. September 13. End-of-Life Meet-and-Great. Endof-Life care requires a warm compassionate heart and a listening ear. This meet-and-greet is for those interested in finding out more about end-of-life care and becoming hospice volunteers. 10-11 a.m. St. Joseph Hospice. Call 706-922-7480 or email gemmav30@gmail.com for more information. September 18. Perfectly Aged: Historic Augusta’s Benefit Auction. Support the mission of Historic Augusta by attending its annual benefit featuring hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, raffle and silent auction of antiques, wine, entertainment and vacation opportunities. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saint Paul’s River Room. For tickets and information, 706-724-0436.

September 26-27. Festival of the Woods. Celebrate the wide range of pedestrian uses of Hitchcock Woods and learn about the Hitchcock Woods Foundation’s management and stewardship programs. Friday features a ticketed dinner with a guest speaker. Saturday (free admission) features tours, exhibits, family activities and a picnic lunch (available for purchase). www.hitchcockwoods.org. September 26. Small Fry Fun Day. For Pre-K through 1st grade, ages 4-7. This event is sponsored by the Augusta Recreation, Parks & Facilities Department, Augusta Coca-Cola and the Augusta Fire Department. Pre-registration is required for participating groups, day care centers and schools. Featuring games, kids zone, kids shows and lunch will also be provided for all paid participants. Pre-Registration deadline is September 15. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bernie Ward Community Center & Fleming Athletic Complex, 1941 Lumpkin Rd. For more information, please call 706- 821-1754.

HISTORY AND SCIENCE Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. www.augustamuseum.org.

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September 6,13, 20 and 27. Preserving Your Treasures: Behind the Scenes at the Augusta Museum of History. Lauren Virgo, registrar at the Augusta Museum of History, will escort visitors in the collection preparation area at 1 and 3 p.m., giving the public the opportunity to see the Museum's Processing Laboratory and demonstrating how the Museum collects, catalogs, preserves, studies, cares for and displays artifacts and archival collections. September 10. Brown Bag History Talk—Regional Politics: 1840-1870. Featuring guest speaker Joe Hotchkiss, deputy editorial page editor for The Augusta Chronicle. Bring a lunch. Refreshments served at 11:30 a.m. Lecture, 12:30-1 p.m. Reservations not required. September 18. Slavery by Another Name. A PBS documentary about false imprisonment, convict leasing and organized labor in the American South. This 90-minute screening challenges one of America’s most cherished assumptions: that slavery ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. Dr. Faye Hargrove, Hargrove Associates Humanities Scholar, and GRU’s Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, director of the Center for Georgia Studies, facilitate a discussion after the film. 6:30-8 p.m.

THE ARTS, MUSIC AND MORE September 5. The Montclaire String Quartet. The multi-prize winning group plays approximately 70 uniquely innovative programs per year as part of their mission to introduce children to classical music. Part of Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Series. 7:30 p.m. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. GRU campus. 706-667-4100. September 5-6, 12-14, and 19-20. The Music Man. Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for the town librarian. Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438. September 6. Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Tour. For chart-topping vocalist Jake Owen, 2013 was filled with golden times. He earned his fourth consecutive number one with “Anywhere With You,” drew a crowd of more than 20,000 for a Nashville summer block party and released his new album Days of Gold. James Brown Arena. For tickets, www.georgialinatix.com. September 11. Janis Siegel: An Evening of Ella

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Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise Series All cruises begin at 6:30 p.m. 706-823-0440 www.augustacanal.com September 5. Jeff Liberty (blues/rock). September 12. Double “D” (classic rock duo). September 19. Chris Ndeti of Mama Says (souful). September 26. Joyce Lynn (country/alternative).

Fitzgerald. Janis Siegel is a nine-time Grammy winner, a 17-time Grammy nominee and has more than a dozen solo albums. With the Manhattan Transfer, Siegel sang lead on some of their biggest hits such as “Operator,” “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone,” “Birdland” and “Ray’s Rockhouse.” 7:30 p.m. Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center. www.augustaamusements.com. September 12. 34th Annual Juried Art Competition: A Sense of Place. The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art hosts A Sense of Place, a national juried fine art competition showcasing work by America’s finest emerging and established contemporary artists. A wide range of media will be represented, including paintings, photographs, prints and sculpture. Opening reception and awards presentation, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. Open to the public. Free. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495. September 12-13, 19-20 and 25-27. The Hollow. Based on the work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie. An unhappy game of romantic followthe-leader explodes into murder one weekend at the Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica and wife Gerda simultaneously arrive at the Hollow. Dinner, 7 p.m. Show, 8 p.m. Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. 706-793-8552. September 19. Sleeping Beauty. Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece comes to life with the Columbia County Ballet’s original creation of this majestic work. 7 p.m. Imperial Theatre. www.imperialtheatre.com.

movie history in the atmospheric Great Hall of Sacred Heart. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700. September 23. Fred Moyer. During his more than 30 years as a full-time concert pianist, Fred Moyer has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major orchestras of the U.S. as well as many orchestras of Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. Part of the Tuesday’s Music Live luncheon concert series. Noon. Saint Paul’s Church. 706-722-3463. www.tuesdaysmusiclive.com. September 25-26. The Annie Moses Band. This group combines the best of beloved genres in a style that unifies audiences young and old, classical connoisseurs and roots enthusiasts, jazz aficionados and bluegrass buffs. Presented by the Aiken Performing Arts Group. 7:30 p.m. URS Theater. Aiken. 803-643-4774. September 26. Saint-Saens Thundering: Organ Symphony. Symphony Orchestra Augusta’s 60th anniversary season opening concert, featuring a commissioned piece from local composer John Hennecken and soprano Susan Gritton. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist of Augusta. 706-826-4705. September 26-28. The Addams Family. Presented by the Augusta Players. Sept. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. For tickets, visit www.augustaplayers.org. September 27. How the West Was Sung. The Garden City Chorus in concert with the Atlanta Vocal Project and special guests, the Harmony River Chorus, present a program of popular Americana and Western songs. 3 p.m. Maxwell Theatre. GRU campus. For ticket information visit www.gardencitychorus.org. September 28. Southern Soul & Song: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Grammy Award-winning bluegrass legends are joined by special guests Kenny and Amanda Smith. 7:30 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341 or imperialtheatre.com.

Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or www.themorris.org. September 4. Mommy and Me: Silly Shapes. Learn how artists use shapes to make artwork and create a colorful mobile with free-form and geometric shapes. 1-11 a.m. Registration required.

September 26. Silent Movie Night: The Big Parade (1925). Sacred Heart presents its 12th annual Silent Movie Night honoring the 100th anniversary of World War I with Ron Carter again working his magic at the organ. Join film enthusiasts for a glimpse into

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Rice and his work. Afterwards, enjoy a questionand-answer session with Edward Rice and filmmaker Mark Albertin and a reception in the galleries. 6-8 p.m. Free. September 7. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Augusta! Augusta! Artist, storyteller and musician Kenneth Benson shares songs and stories about his hometown, Augusta, Ga. Afterwards, create a colorful map of the city displaying your favorite landmarks. 2 p.m.Free. September 9. Southern Circuit Film Series: Speak Now. A romantic dramedy about a group of high school friends reuniting for a wedding. After viewing the film, enjoy a question-and-answer session with the filmmaker Noah Harald. 6 p.m. Free. September 13. Draw With the Morris: Gestural Figure Drawing with Tom Crowther. Open to any skill level; all supplies included in session fee. 1-3 p.m. September 13. Workshop with Bluegrass Stars Kenny and Amanda Smith. Enjoying instruction and a jam session with these award-winning bluegrass stars. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Register by September 10. September 19. Art at Lunch: Sculpture by Nathan Bindler. Artist Lillie Morris and Mory Bindler, son of the late artist Nathan Bindler, discuss artwork included in the exhibition. Paid registration due by September 17. Noon. September 21. Music at the Morris: The Elaris Duo. Husband and wife team The Elaris Duo plays an amazingly wide range of music on the violin and cello. 2 p.m. Free. September 23. Photo Walk and Talk. Grab your cameras and meet photographer Michael Johnson and hometown historian Wright Montgomery for a tour of downtown Augusta. Johnson will provide tips for composing and snapping the perfect picture while Montgomery relates stories about the city's vibrant history. Afterwards, return to the Morris for drinks and snacks and a critique of the images produced by the group. Participants must bring their own camera. 5-8 p.m. Free. September 27. Museum Day Live! This annual event is hosted by Smithsonian magazine and the Morris Museum and other participating museums across the country provide free admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live ticket. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To download your ticket, visit www.smithsonianmag. com/museumday/.

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gusta. Billed as the “world’s largest Ironman 70.3 event,” the Intermedix Ironman 70.3 Augusta has sold-out for five straight years. The competition is comprised of elite-level amateurs, beginners and world-class professional triathletes who compete for a share of a $15,000 prize purse. www.ironmanaugusta.com.

Columbia County Parks & Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. 706-863-7523. September 22-October 3. Fall Lacrosse Registration. Season played October-November at Patriots Park.

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

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levels to improve cardio endurance as well as improving strength through circuit training and plyometric training. Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and is for ages 16 and up. September 2-25. Swim Lessons Fall Session. Offered at the Family Y of Downtown Augusta, the Wilson Family Y and the Family Y of Aiken County. Swim lessons for all ages and skill levels, ages 6 months to adult beginners. Lessons are held in fourweek sessions on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday. September 3-October 11. Adult Boot Camp at the Wilson Family Y. A one-hour, high-intensity class with a focus on calisthenics, strength and cardio. Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 a.m. or 7 p.m. for six weeks. Through September 7. Flag Football Clinic Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Clinic will meet twice per week for two weeks. Clinic season runs from October 26-December 7 for kids ages 5-12 years old.

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.

Through September 7. Flag Football and Flag Football Cheerleading Registration. Flag football and cheerleading are offered for ages 5-14. Practice locations, time and days vary by location and volunteer coach’s decision. Season begins October 20 and the end of the season varies by location.

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. 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.

September 12. Freedom Friday at Family Y of Augusta South. It’s hard to find time for yourself when your spouse is overseas. Let your kids, ages 8 weeks to 12 years, have a fun evening at the Y from 4-8 p.m. Free for active duty military families.

The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622. September 1. School Day Out Camp for Aiken County Schools. For students in grades K-5th when there is a student holiday or teacher work day. Focus on character development through core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Available at the Family Y of Aiken County and Family Y of North Augusta. September 1-October 14. Boot Camp at the Downtown Y. A six-week program designed for all fitness

September 15. Registration for Session 2 of Boot Camp at the Downtown Y. A six-week program designed for all fitness levels to improve cardio endurance as well as improving strength through circuit training and plyometric training. Session 2 begins October 21 and ends December 2. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For ages 16 and up. September 16-October 10. Family Y Swim Team Fall Session. Swim Team is a bridge between swimming lessons and a swim team with specific training in endurance and stroke work for ages 6-18 years. Lessons are held in four-week sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the indoor pool at the Wilson Family Y. September 17. School Days Out Camp for Richmond County. For students ages 5-12 when there is a student holiday or teacher work day. Focus on character development through core values of car-

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ing, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Parent's Night Out A fun, entertaining night for children. September 13. Family Y of North Augusta. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. September 13 & 27. Marshall Family Y. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. September 20. Steiner Branch Family Y in Grovetown. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. September 20. Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 2-12. from 5:30-9 p.m. September 27. Wilson Family Y and Family Y of Augusta South. 6-9:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad St., Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org. 706-364-KROC or info@krocaugusta.org Call to register and for fee information. Arts & Education September 8-October 6 (Mondays). Clay for Kids. Betsy Borgatti will teach students how to construct objects using coil, slab and pinch methods. No previous experience necessary. Supplies included. Ages 7-12. 5-5:45 p.m. September 8-October 6 (Mondays). Chess for Beginners. Learn the rules, goals, tactics and strategies to play, as well as basic notation to record games. Free. Ages 16 and up. 6-7 p.m. September 8-October 6 (Mondays). Clay. Betsy Borgatti will teach students to create a variety of objects using several techniques. Supplies included. 6-8 p.m. For ages 13 and up. September 9-October 7 (Tuesdays). Home School Art Classes. Instructors Betsy Borgatti (clay) and nanette Langner (drawing and painting) will teach students how famous artists used color, perspective and content and how to use these techniques in their own projects. Supplies included. Two age groups: Grades K-7 and grades 8-12. 9-10:30 a.m. September 9-October 7 (Tuesdays). Guitar Classes. Eryn Eubanks will teach beginners the parts of the guitar, how to tune, strum and play basic cords. More advanced students will learn advanced chords, techniques for playing different styles of music and other concepts. Youth Beginner, ages 7-13, 4-5 p.m. Intermediate Guitar, ages 11 and up, 5-6 p.m. Adult Beginner, ages 14 and up, 7-8 p.m. September 9-October 7. Piano Classes. Explore the basics of playing a keyboard with Brandon Lynn.

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calendar Learn music theory and simple songs. No prior experience necessary. More advanced students will fine-tune their skills. Please call for book list. Youth Beginner, ages 5-6, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Beginner Piano, age 10 and up, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Advanced Beginner, age 10 and up, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

with Corinna Rezelle: Big Kids. Children ages 5-6 will grow through pretend play and instrument exploration. All supplies are included. 4:45-5:30 p.m.

game. 6:30-10 p.m. Registration deadline is September 11. Family Programs

September 9-October 7 (Tuesdays). Ukulele Classes. Taught by Eryn Eubanks and open to youth and adults at all skill levels. Learn the key chords needed to play basic songs on the ukulele. Ages 7 and up. 6-7 p.m.

September 16-October 7 (Tuesdays). Kindermusik with Corinna Rezelle: Wiggle and Grow & Wild Animal Park. Use percussion instruments to learn basic rhytym. "Wiggle and Grow: The Family All Around Me" is for toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years and meets from 10-10:45 a.m. "Laugh & Learn: Wild Animal Park" is for preschoolers ages 3-4 and meets from 11-11:45 a.m.

September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Toddler Tuesdays. Enjoy the splash area and have fun doing a variety of outdoor activities and connect with other parents/ children. One adult is free with child. Parent must remain with child. Walking toddlers through age 5. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

September 9-October 7 (Tuesdays). Watercolor Painting for Beginners. Learn how to paint with watercolors by creating a painting with Nanette Langner. Supplies provided. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 17 and up.

September 18. Coffee & Canvas. Relax and let your artistic side loose by creating a masterpiece with Wendy Murphy. Coffee, cookies and canvases provided. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

September 5, 12, 19 & 26. Kroc Tots Activity Hour. Inspire your toddler's social growth, cognitive and physical development with children's literature, art and craft projects and social play. A guardian must remain with the child. Walking toddlers through age 5. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

September 9-October 7 (Tuesdays). Salsa Classes. Be confident on the dance floor with this introductory class in Salsa and Cha-cha with Michael Germain. No experience necessary. 6:30-8 p.m.

September 20. Manga Club. Join Xavier Jones for a fun-filled day learning techniques for drawing in the popular Manga style. Supplies provided. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 10 and up.

September 10-October 8 (Wednesdays). Acrylic Painting. Ages 17 and up. Learn basic skills used to paint in acrylics with Gretchen Heffner. Different paintings each session. Supplies included for beginners. 10 a.m.-noon. Call for supply list for intermediate class.

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September 10-August 8 (Wednesdays). Open Studio with Gretchen Heffner. Connect with art lovers by working on your own project. Bring your supplies. An instructor is on hand to help. Ages 17 and up. 1-3 p.m.

Upward Sports Soccer As the world's largest Christian sports league for youth athletics, Upward Sports focuses on developing athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Ages 5-12. Practices: September 1-November 3 (Mondays) or September 2-November 4 (Tuesdays), 5-6 p.m. Gameday: September 19-November 7 (Fridays), 5-7:30 p.m. Banquet: November 10, 5-7 p.m.

September 11-October 16 (Thursdays). Mini Monets. Preschoolers will discover the world of art and express their creativity in this fun art class just for them. Ages 3-5. Supplies included. 10-11 a.m.

September 2-November 20. First Time 5K. Running Coach Tim Hagen will prepare you to run your first 5K at the annual Turkey Trot 5K race November 29. Ages 16 and up. 6 p.m.

September 11-October 9 (Thursdays). After School Art. Join Wendy Murphy for a fun-filled afternoon exploring your artistic side. Discover the great outdoors in this session. Supplies are provided. Grades K5-3 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 4-8 from 4:305:30 p.m.

September 15-December 15 (Mondays). Fustal Division 2. Fustal is a fast-action indoor soccer game. Ages 18 and up. Registration deadline is September 8. 6:30-10 p.m.

September 11-October 9 (Thursdays). Beginning Art for Adults. Ages 17 and up. Explore drawing and painting with instructor Eric Bridges. No previous art instruction required. Supplies are provided. 6:30-8 p.m. September 13. Introduction to Plein Air Art Workshop with Sharon Taylor Padgett. For adults. Learn the basics of painting in acrylics "Plein air" (outside). No previous experience necessary. Supplies provided. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. September 15-October 6 (Mondays). Kindermusik

September16-December 16 (Tuesdays). Volleyball. For ages 18 and up. 6-10 p.m. Registration deadline is September 9. September 16-December 16 (Tuesdays). Women's Jr. Volleyball (Tuesdays). Ages 18 and up. 6-10 p.m. Registration deadline is September 10 September 17-December 17 (Wednesdays). Basketball. Ages 16 and up. 6-10 p.m. Registration deadline is September 10.

September 5. Kids' Night Out. Ages 2-12. Activities may include swimming, gym play, inflatables or crafts. Dinner included. Children must be potty trained. Children ages 5 and up should wear a swimsuit, bring a towel/change of clothes and wear tennis shoes. 6-10 p.m. September 11-October 16 (Thursdays). The Kids' Table. Personal culinary instruction and guidance for children in a fun and educational environment. In this session, kids will explore tasty foods from coast to coast. Ages 6-10. 5:30-6:30 p.m. September 26. Family Movie Night. Members may reserve seats up to a week in advance. Spots are filled first-come, first-served. Refreshments available. Free. Adult must remain with children. 6 p.m.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Aiken Home School Times Playgroup 803-648-7042 or fourmckeels@yahoo.com. Thursdays. This playgroup is open to all home schoolers. Meets at the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 backgrounds raising Jewish children. Call for details.

September 18-December 18 (Thursdays). Futsal Division 1. Futsal is a fast-actioni indoor soccer

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

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www.classicalconversations.com. 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/Martinez, North Augusta and Aiken.

The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation invites all burn survivors to attend this monthly support group. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday each month at 2 p.m. at the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C. Call 800-650-BURN or go to www.sfbd.net.

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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.

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"VHVTUB 'PPE "MMFSHZ (SPVQ Does your child have severe, potentially fatal food allergies. Would you like to get together with other parents who face the same challenges? This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Evans Government Center Auditorium, Building A, 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. Free and welcome to anyone dealing with food allergies. Meetings often include special guest speakers. 6 p.m. Contact Sheena Whitlock at swhitlock@ augustafoodallergy.org or go to www.augustafoodallergy.org.

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Email RoseforHealth@aol.com. Meets the third Tuesday of every month in Suite 120 of the Summerville Building, adjacent to Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Open to those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or on a gluten-free diet. Discussions include information on celiac disease, do’s and don’ts of a gluten-free diet and more. 7-8:30 p.m.

Geneice McCoy, organizer. 706-729-0012 or commonbond@comcast.net. For parents of children of all ages and diagnoses with challenging disabilities but remarkable perseverance and resilience. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call for location.

Nurse. Weigh your baby, share refreshments and meet other moms while getting answers to your questions along with timely advice from the Georgia Regents Women’s Health team and guest speakers. 1-2 p.m. , Georgia Regents Medical Center, second floor, Terrace Dining Magnolia Room.

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Did you have a child at age 35 or older? Are you expecting? This group of “older” moms welcomes you for meetings, support and play dates. Disabled children welcome. Contact Ami McKenzie at 706-3645245 or hoopnhollar2@yahoo.com or go to http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/MaMasInAugusta/.

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A nondenominational Christian group for mothers of preschool-aged children. Childcare provided. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, 642 Telfair Street. Call Amy Toney at 803-341-1904 or go to www.firstpresaugusta.org/MOPS.

This breastfeeding support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 2204 Kimberly Dr. Evening meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Call 706-737-2405 or log on at lllusa.org/web/AugustaGA.html.

The Aiken charter group of MOPS meets the Second Tuesday of each month for moms to learn, share, support each other and socialize. Meetings are held in the South Aiken Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1711 Whiskey Rd. Free childcare and dinner for those attending, reservations required. You do not need to be a member of South Aiken Presbyterian to attend. Check out MOPS Aiken on Facebook, contact Jennie Beat at 803640-4742 or email mopsaiken@gmail.com for more information or to register for childcare.

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Contact Donyale Clarke at 803-384-0522. This Autism support group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at AGC Teacher Supply. Preregistration is required. Attendance is free.

Call 706-721-8283 for more information. Every Tuesday. A free weekly support group for new mothers. All new moms are welcome and can bring their baby. Information from International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Educator/Perinatal

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801 Greene St., Augusta. Call Kimberly Lee-Branch, coordinator of licensing, recruitment and training at 706-396-2180, ext. 107. The goal of this organization is to revolutionize foster care by keeping siblings together while building healthier families.

0WFSFBUFST "OPOZNPVT 907-854-1509. A non-profit 12-step support group for people addicted to food. No dues or fees for membership. Meets in Augusta on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 3551 Wheeler Road, and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3131 Walton Way.

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calendar the second Tuesday of each month. Call 706-7374631 for information and location. This group is not appropriate for sex offenders.

Peaceful Parenting Augusta This unofficial Attachment Parenting support group is for families who believe in parenting gently and building children’s spirits, minds and bodies through nurturing, attentive and practical approaches. Join their Yahoo! group at Peaceful_Parenting_Augusta or email Jen at theotherbradford@yahoo.com

HOSPITAL PROGRAMS Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY (2229) or go to doctors-hospital.net for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs. September 4. Baby 101. This class will discuss infant development and offer guidance on care for your new bundle of joy. Topics include normal newborn appearance, bathing, crying, diapering, swaddling and feeding. 7-9:30 p.m. September 6 & 7. Short and Sweet. A weekend childbirth class covering the process of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and childbirth, medication/ epidurals and relaxation and breathing techniques. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. September 11. Happiest Baby on the Block. This class teaches moms, dads and other family members the techniques they can use to calm a fussy baby and to help baby sleep better. 7-9 p.m. September 14. The Daddy Class. This class is for Dads ONLY—no women allowed. Taught by an experienced dad, this class talks about the joys and challenges of fatherhood and ways to support mom. 7-9 p.m. September 16. Pickles and Ice Cream. This class is great for the first-time mom, but recommended for all. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed. 7-9 p.m.

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September 3, 10, 17 & 24. Childbirth Education Class. This free four-week class is designed to inform and prepare expectant parents for the birthing experience. Class topics include relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management choices, labor comfort measures, coping skills and more. 6-7 p.m., Georgia Regents Medical Center, 7th floor west, room 7524. Registration is required, please call 706-721-9351 or visit gru.edu/classes. September 4 or 17. Cribs for Kids. Co-bunking and inappropriate infant furniture are putting area babies at risk. Learn how to provide a safe sleep environment by knowing 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 a pacifier for a fee of $10 per registered child. 5:45-8 p.m., Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. To register or for more information, call Rene Hopkins, RN, Safe Kids Coordinator, at 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids. September 5 & 10. Child Safety Seat Inspections. September 5 in Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606 to schedule an appointment at the downtown location. September 10 at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. Call 706-541-3870 to make an appointment at the Columbia County location. September 11 or 24. Car Seat Class. Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call 706721-7606 to register. 5:45-8 p.m.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration. September 4, 11, 18 & 25. Mommy Stretch and Tone. 5:30-6:30 p.m. September 6. 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.

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. September 2. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Resource Group (The “A-Team”). 6-7 p.m. Call Family Services Development at 706-721-5160 for more information.

September 8. Childbirth Education 101. Learn about the signs and symptoms of labor as well as labor and delivery. 6-8:30 p.m. September 8. Infant CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method. 6-8 p.m.

ing. Two popular classes offered together. 9 a.m.noon. September 13. Baby Food Basics. Learn how to make baby food at this informative session held at EarthFare, 368 Furys Ferry Rd., Martinez. 10-11 a.m.

University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 or logon at www.universityhealth.org/calendar for information. Registration is required for most programs. September 2. Parents Healing Together. For parents, families and friends who have lost infants through miscarriage, death, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth. Meets the first Monday of each month. September 2-23 ( Tuesdays), September 3-24 ( Wednesdays) or September 8-29 (Mondays). 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. September 3. Breastfeeding Support Group. Held in University's Special Care Nursery, 3rd floor. 1-2 p.m. September 12 & 13 or September 26 & 27. 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, question-and-answer session and review. September 18. Breastfeeding Class. This class offers indepth 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. September 25. 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.

September 12. Baby Care Basics and Breastfeed-

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Janeabeth Wells | Alzheimer’s Advocate Janeabeth Wells, 41, is the executive assistant to the county administrator for the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, has two children and recently competed in Dancing Stars of Augusta for the Alzheimer’s Association. Wanted to be when she grew up: A Mafia princess. Seriously, I wrote a paper about it in 2nd grade. Dream Job: I love my job with Columbia County, but if I could do anything I wanted, I would renovate historic homes. Favorite place to take the kids: The beach...any beach. Super power she’d like to have: Flying. So I can swoop in and save the day! Favorite TV show: The news. I am a current-events junkie. Indulgence: Mint chocolate chip ice cream. Best thing about being a mom: Is there anything bad about being a mom? It is the greatest gift and blessing. I cannot imagine my life without Alex and Graysen. Hardest part about being a mom: Letting go. Realizing they are growing up and don’t need me as much anymore (except for gas money). Planner, doer or dreamer? I am a little of all of these, but more of a planner. I make a to-do list for everything! Inspired by: My dad. He has always been my hero but especially now as the primary caregiver of my mother who is in late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He has the best attitude about life and it is contagious! He inspires me to always see the positive in everything.

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