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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air.

We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal. — John F. Kennedy STARTING IN 2011 Bay Area Kids will be increasing our frequency from six times per year to ten. Why? Because we’re stark crazy.

Also because six times a year is not enough issues to follow through on all the plans we’ve had with Bay Area Kids since its inception.

As a way to help celebrate this event — and also our second birthday — and as a way to thank you, our loyal and supportive readers, we put together the following gifts:

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COMETS AND CUPCAKES Subscribe to Bay Area Kids and not only will you be getting 10 great issues delivered to your mailbox per year, but access to our interactive online edition, featuring embedded video, links, and exclusive content. Best of all, each subscriber will get one free pass to Chabot Space and Science Center ($14.95 value) and a certificate for one free cupcake at Miglet’s Cupcakes in Danville - they’re gluten free and amazingly delicious! While supplies last, so sign up today!

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JOIN OUR EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Be a part of our Editorial Advisory Board. Your job will be to help guide — through feedback, critique, story leads, and overall support — Bay Area Kids’ editorial into 2011 and beyond. No pay, but you will get an exclusive look at the inside workings of a magazine, have bragging rights, meet other local parents and local professionals, and once a year (or maybe more) enjoy a free lunch. Think you’ve got what it takes? Send us a note at editor@ bakidsmagazine.com telling us a bit about you and why. We will be picking three of the best responses.

NOMINATE A NON PROFIT Bay Area Kids donated over fifteen thousand dollars in advertising space and editorial considerations to local organizations and non-profits. We are looking to double that amount in 2011, and help spotlight other people, foundations, non-profits and NGOs helping children in the Bay Area. Submit your nomination — whether you are actively involved or just a huge fan — to editor@bakidsmagazine.com. All organizations must be legitimate, focused on children and families, and local in their reach.

BUILD YOUR OWN MAGAZINE What do you want to see more of in Bay Area Kids magazine?

What do you want to see less of? Let us know at editor@ bakidsmagazine.com

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A very special thank you to all our readers and especially our advertisers for the past two years. I am humbled by your support.

Everard G Strong, Publisher, Editor, and Father estrong@bakidsmagazine.com

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Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey Sun., Nov. 14 – Sun., March 13, 2011.

Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., San Francisco, www.thecjm.org, (415) 655-7800.

Admission: $10/adults, $8/students and senior citizens with a valid ID; $5 on Thursdays after 5 PM; youth 18 and under free. Curious George is the child of illustrator H. A. Rey (1898-1977) and his wife, author and artist Margret Rey (1906-1996). In all, the Reys authored and illustrated over thirty books, most of them for children, with seven of them starring Curious George. The exhibition features nearly eighty original drawings of the beloved monkey and other characters, preparatory dummy books, vintage photographs, and documentation related to the Reys’ escape from Nazi Europe, as well as a specially designed reading room for visitors of all ages.

Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey Wed., Oct 13 — Sun., Oct 17, Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. (510) 569.2121, www.disneyonice.com.

Times vary. Tickets start at $15.00. Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical world of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Lilo & Stitch. Discover Ariel’s undersea kingdom, visit the pride lands of Simba, soar through the skies with Peter Pan and say “Aloha” to fun with Lilo and Stitch.

These listings are provided as a free service to our readers.

Submit your event to us (include place, date, and description) online at calendar@ BAKidsMagazine.com

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Cirque Du Soleil Presents Banana Shpeel, Sat., Oct. 16 — Sun. Nov 14., Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco, www.shnsf.com, (888) SHN1799 for ticket information. Banana Shpeel is a new style of production from Cirque du Soleil that features a colorful combination of slapstick comedy, eclectic dance and unique acrobatic acts. The action follows a diverse spectrum of performances including tap, hip-hop and eccentric dance, physical comedy and distinctive acrobatic acts performed by elite international artists – plus madcap characters spreading chaos in all directions.

East Bay Baby and Kids Fair Sun, Oct. 24, 11am - 4pm. Socttish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland. $3

or free with free-admission pass from local retailers. www.eastbaybabyfair. com. Join Bay Area Kids for an amazing day of shopping, resource gathering, and family fun. Produced by www.BirthWays.org and presented by Acorn Wellness Center, it is the event for all things pregnancy, birth, and newborn related. There’s something for everyone with over seventy local vendors, a mama lounge, a tot play area, live music, pamper stations, free parent workshops, and a free raffle.

All proceeds benefit BirthWays.org, a local nonprofit offering empowerment, support, and education to new and expecting families in the East Bay. For more event details and a full workshop line up, visit www.eastbaybabyfair.com.

Stop by the Bay Area Kids table for some fun Halloween schwag and your chance to win passes to Chabot and cupcakes from Miglet’s!

Family Extravaganza: Create a Costume Sat., Oct. 30, Museum of Children’s Art, 538 9th St., Oakland.

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Don’t be a fall fashion victim! Costumes, capes and kooky masks are de rigueur this time of year. Transform yourself into a wacky werewolf, a scary skeleton or a goofy ghost.

Cinderella Enchanged Sat., Nov. 6 – Sun., Dec. 5, 2010, Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, www.berkeleyplayhouse.org, (510) 326-6500. Tickets: Adult/$33, Senior/$30, Child (6-17)/$22, Tot (5 & below)/$15. Featuring Grammy nominated Broadway star Frenchie Davis as the Fairy Godmother! Every culture has had a Cinderella story; a story of the ultimate romantic love. The timeless fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957, the show was revised in 1997, starring Whitney Houston, Whoopie Goldberg, and Bernadette Peters. That new version has been adapted for the stage. The Berkeley Playhouse performance will be whimsical, wild, and wonderful!

Answer the Call Submission Deadline Fri., Nov. 12, Bay Area Kids magazine, www.bakidsmagazine.com.

Bay Area Kids will be picking two boys and two girls to win a one-year contract with JE Model, a spot in an upcoming Bay Area Kids fashion shoot, and some other great prizes. Photos must be received no later than midnight Nov. 12.

Photos should be e-mailed to editor@ bakidsmagazine.com.

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THE TOY BOX

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Ramones Finger Puppets HIPPEST FINGER PUPPETS…ever.

Handmade by the Brazilian art studio Pintassilgo Prints, the Ramones set includes mini Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Marky finger puppets for your own little Gabba Gabba Hey-ers. These punky puppets have magnetic backs so when they’re not on your fingers, they can rest, in easy reach, on the refrigerator, ready for the next spontaneous rendition of “Judy is a Punk,” “Loudmouth,” or “Blitzkrieg Bop.” If your family members aren’t Ramones fans (what?), other options include like The White Stripes, The Beatles, Nirvana, and countless others. Sets range from $14 to $21 plus shipping (www.etsy. com/shop/PintassilgoPrints).

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Heath Kids’ set IT’S HARD TO FIND tasteful, stylish, simple and well made dishes for kids. The majority of options for our little eaters are made from cheap plastics and feature Disney this or Superhero that; eating spaghetti off of Tinkerbell’s face just isn’t all that classy. Enter Heath Kid’s Dining Set. Each set includes a plate, bowl, and cup as well as a three-piece set of flatware, all kid-sized. Each piece of the ceramics features a bright colorful genderneutral glaze so there will be no His and Hers in-fighting. Still based in Sausalito, Heath Ceramic has been making modern, simple, and very functional pieces since 1948. The ceramics are made in the same way and in the same factory as they were over fifty years ago — handcrafted masterpieces that are pretty as they are practical. Sets available directly from Heath for $125 (www.heathceramics.com).

The GoVinci Backpack IS YOUR KID AN ARTIST? Does he create a multitude of masterpieces that are begging to be shared with the world? Is their first gallery show still a few years off? The GoVinci Backpack is a fabulous and very functional way to show off their artistic genius, it’s like gallery on the go. Here is how it works: your child creates said masterpiece and then you slide the piece into the window that’s on the outside of the pack—it’s easy to interchange and update. The surface also doubles as a drawing table, the outside frame is flat and sturdy making it a great place to make more pieces. It’s not only about the art; as a backpack it’s solid enough for carrying books, toys, or lunch. Inside there are several pockets, pen holders, and a strap for their water bottle. Its whimsical design, with the little ears at the top and the bright vibrant colors of the case, means your child will look forward to school days. One of the best features of this backpack? The price. You can pick one up for your own little Picasso for only $29.99. www.Trendykid.com.

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The Whole Tooth

Your Child’s First Orthodontic Consult

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even years old. That is the age that the American Association of Orthodontists recommend that your child is evaluated by a certified specialist in Orthodontics. While we rarely treat children this young, some habits and growth patterns can be diagnosed and treated early, avoiding extractions or even surgery later in teenage years.

In years past, many patients had to have four adult premolars removed to create room for straight teeth. Today, more orthodontic treatments are separated into two treatment phases: Phase I addresses skeletal problems or habits, and Phase II straightens the teeth.

During Phase I, usually ages 7 to 9, we are able to avoid extractions by expanding the palate to create room for all the teeth. In Phase II, usually ages 11 to 13, we are able to straighten all the adult teeth we have created room for during Phase I. Widening the palate and creating this room must be completed before your child begins their pubescent growth spurt, hence the need to begin Phase I at such a young age.

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Today, we can go beyond braces for teenagers and offer them Invisalign Teen®. Invisalign Teen® is a clear alternative to braces, straightening teeth with a series of invisible trays over the course of treatment. We can even monitor how often your teen wears the trays to encourage compliance. “Team up” with Robin Williams Orthodontics to create a beautiful confident smile for your child.

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NEIGHBORS

by Everard G Strong

catcher on the fly For Allyson, husband Landon, and 15-month-old Holden Powell, life has been a series of fast balls as her husband has made a steady climb from the minor league to his current position as catcher for the Oakland A’s.

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“I would literally get a call while on the field during a game and have to get on a plane at six the next morning,” says Landon of his frequent moves within the various training teams associated with the Oakland A’s. “Ally would have to take care of all the moving, changing of addresses, cancelling of utilities, and everything else.”

Such is the glamorous life of a professional baseball player.

Both Ally and Landon hail from South Carolina, and for the last two years have had what could best be described as a stable life — if you call stable living six months in Walnut Creek and six months back in their hometown. The two — and now their son Holden — are no strangers to moving, and Allyson learned to pack light and be ready for those phone calls.

“The beginning of this season was really tough because we were being sent back and forth from triple A to the Big leagues,” says Allyson. “We were staying between an apartment, hotel, and home in South Carolina every other day and poor Holden didn’t even know where his home was. That was a little tough, but for the most part, he does pretty well.”

“You do everything you can to make it normal and get on a schedule, but you do feel guilty sometimes because our children don’t get to stay in one place where they know there house and their schedule.”

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Landon, who standing at 6’3” makes for an imposing catcher on any team, has been seeing more game time (he was the catcher during pitcher Dallas Braden’s perfect game on May 9 of this year), and the new family is hoping this new living arrangement will be more permanent in nature. “I believe we have the best of both worlds being able to live on different coasts,” says Allyson.

Holden, cherubic behind a mop of curly hair, seems to be no worse for the time changes. “This lifestyle can be really rough on Holden sometimes,” says Allyson. “We try to do a lot of traveling so that we can see Daddy, and we have to adjust to ‘baseball schedule,’ as we call it: he naps later in the day, stays up later at night, and wakes later in the morning.

All this so we can go to baseball games because sometimes that is the only way he can see Landon when they have a busy schedule and no off days. He is a really laid back child and takes things pretty well, so we are really blessed on that part.”

Both Mom and Dad try to be as involved as possible with Holden’s upbringing; Landon acknowledges he wishes there was more time he could spend with his son. With Landon off on the road for days on end, or busy with training, many of the day-to-day activities are left with Allyson. Now, however, she’s an old hat at setting up home.

“It’s hard. You are put in a new place, new surroundings, you don’t know anyone and you don’t have any help. Not only are you Mom, but you have to be in control of bills (local and at home in South Carolina) unpack, clean, cook, make your new house a home. You do everything you can to make it normal and get on a schedule, but you do feel guilty sometimes because our children don’t get to stay in one place where they know there house and their schedule. It’s also hard because you don’t have babysitters because you don’t know anyone and you aren’t going to leave your children with just anyone, so you are stuck doing it all yourself with a baby on the hip. I have been with Landon all through the minor leagues and we have moved probably over twenty five times, so it gets easier every time, you just add new dynamics (like Holden).”

Sports runs deep in both Landon and Allyson’s family — her grandfather is the legendary Bob Davies, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee famous as the first player to use a behind-the-back ball dribble — so there is little doubt whether Holden has sports in his blood.

“He loves playing catch,” says Landon. “He will throw the ball back and forth for hours if you let him.

He also loves watching sports on the TV and will start pointing and yammering about something that happened in the game. It’s fun to watch him.”

With Halloween coming up, any costume thoughts for Holden? “He has a lot of hair and so we’re thinking he might make a good rock star — we were joking about making a mohawk out of it and coloring it blue for the night. Putting him in a leather jacket and jeans and getting him a little guitar. Not sure if we really will, but I think it would be cute!”

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Take a Little Trip with Me

SCHOOL’S BACK IN, AND THAT MEANS IT’S ALSO FIELD TRIP TIME. SO CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE OF BAY AREA DESTINATIONS, AND GET YOUR PENS READY TO SIGN THOSE PERMISSION SLIPS. — Kelly Pollard Jelly Belly Factory 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield www.jellybelly.com | (800) 953-5592 Age limits: Minimum four years old Party size minimum: None Cost: Free — tours offered on a walk-in basis, no reservations taken Trip length*: two hours Snacks/lunch: Candy samples; café sells lunch or the factory invites visitors to bring their own lunch and dine on patio outside.

Highlights: Tour a real, working candy factory where 150 varieties of jelly bean are manufactured. Discover why it takes more than a week to make a single jelly bean.

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Treats/goodie bags: Free samples

California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr., San Francisco www.calacademy.org/teachers | (800) 794-7576 Online field trip planner and application forms; they can tailor your trip to match your class curriculum.

Age limits: Pre-K — 12th grade; specific guidelines on Web site Cost: Free tickets to San Francisco schools; $4.95 per ticket otherwise Trip Length: one hour Snacks/Lunch: Box lunch options available at $7 per lunch or bring own lunches.

Highlights: Students can discover science phenomenon throughout the world, tour the living rainforest, check out the living roof and participate in a science lab. For a flat fee, older students can explore California geology in the science lab.

Lawrence Hall of Science Centennial Drive, Berkeley (510) 642-5134 | www.lawrencehallofscience.org Age Limits: No age limits Adult/Student ratio: 1 adult per 7 students Cost: $7 per student, $4.50 for ages 3-6; adult chaperones free admission; 12 student minimum for discount

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Trip length: thirty minutes Snack/Lunch: No snacks provided, can bring bagged lunch Highlights: Ongoing “Forces that Shape the Bay” focuses on seismic phenomenon in the Bay Area; NanoZone shows medicine and robotics; various special exhibits throughout the year.

Extend science learning outside the classroom. During the 2010-2011 year, check out Scream Machines, the science of roller coasters through the winter; Creatures of the Abyss premieres in the spring.

Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland (510) 632-9525 | www.oaklandzoo.org Contact Toni Samuel, Group Services Age Limits: No age limits Cost: Groups of 12 or more students: $5.50 per student; $7.50 per adult. Parking fees extra Trip length: thirty minutes Snacks/Lunch: Available for purchase or pack your own Highlights: Zoo School meets California State Standards and the program can be tailored to a classroom’s curriculum, focusing on such things as Animal Care, Habitats and Adaptations. Zoo School Discovery is a self-led program with a short thirty minute preview. Classrooms can then explore the zoo on their own.

Tech Museum of Innovation 201 South Market St., San Jose (408) 294-8324 ext. 3 | www.thetech.org Online reservations strongly recommended Age Limits: Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Free to Title 1 public schools Trip length: one and a half hours Snack/Lunch: Available for purchase at Café Primavera Highlights: The Tech offers the innovative Silicon Valley experience in genetics, earth sciences, alternative energy, virtual design, microchips, and more. Treat students to the ninety minute design challenge, or life science lab taught for your group. The IMAX Dome Theater offers an extensive library of films that can be reserved in advance.

Hands-on, high tech exhibits on present and future technologies.

Alcatraz Island Tours Boats depart from Pier 33 (415) 981-ROCK | www.nps.gov Age Limits: Kindergarten through twelfth

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grade tours; recommended for older children Cost: Prices vary depending on group size and tour package Trip length: Approximately two hours Snack/Lunch: No food available for purchase, picnic area outdoors is available to enjoy bagged lunch.

Highlights: Kids won’t soon forget the ferry ride across the San Francisco Bay to be transported to the world of Alcatraz. Many tours available, but the most common is the forty-five minute audio walking tour about the prison’s rocky history, infamous inmates and great escapes. National Park Service workers also offer tours.

Crab Cove in Alameda 1252 McKay Avenue, Alameda (510) 544-3187 | www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove Age Limits: None Party Size Minimum: None Cost: Free for Alameda and Contra Costa County schools; $5 parking fee Trip Length: twenty minutes

Snack/Lunch: Bring own food and eat lunch outside on the green overlooking the water Highlights: At the Crab Cove Visitors Center, students can learn about Creatures of the Bay, Food Chains, Bay Habitats and much more. Check out the eight hundred gallon saltwater aquarium, build a crab from the inside out and move through interactive stations with microscopic animals. The mud flats teaming with wildlife outside are a hit with all ages.

Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek (925) 935-1978 | www.wildlife-museum.org Age Limits: 3 and older Cost: Starts at $120 per group Snack/Lunch: No lunch provided, suggest packing lunch and eating at Larkey Park if weather permits.

Trip Length: ten minutes Highlights: Lindsay Wildlife Museum is one of the oldest and largest wildlife

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MY FAVORITE SPY Funky glasses, a plastic pistol, blazer, vest, and tie brings out the secret agent in any boy.

BOO-TIFUL CHILD CLASSY, SASSY, COSTUME IDEAS TO MAKE AT HOME

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SON OF ZIGGY An old jacket and gloves from your local Goodwill store, a can of silver spray paint, funky glasses, and a red wig (or hair dye) brings this space rocker to life.

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FUN FAMILY RECIPES

fun fall treats

36 fun food finds

Spooky Graveyard Pie Preparation Time: 10 minutes plus 3 hours Serves 8

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3 C finely ground chocolate

sandwich cookies, divided 3 Tbsp melted butter 12 oz evaporated milk (one can) 1-3/4 C milk chocolate chips (about one bag) 2 large egg yolks 2 Tbsp cornstarch 8 chocolate filled vanilla wafer cookies Black and purple decorator writing gels Assorted Halloween candies COMBINE 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter in 9-inch pie plate. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and upsides of pie plate. Set aside remaining 1 1/2 cups crumbs for dirt topping.

WHISK together evaporated milk, egg yolks and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth.

POUR into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs. Press crumbs down gently. Refrigerate for three hours or until set.

DECORATE cookie tombstones with writing gels as desired; let set. Insert tombstones around edge of pie. With spoon, mound cookie crumbs to form “fresh graves.� Decorate graveyard with candy to make the pie as spooky as you want it to be.

Nutrition Information per serving: 560 calories; 260 calories from fat; 29g total fat; 16g saturated fat; 90mg cholesterol; 350mg sodium; 70g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 44g sugars; 10g protein; 15 percent Calcium; 10 percent Iron

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The Greater Bay Area Child Casting Call LAST CHANCE! Two Boys Two Girls Four winners

Winners will earn a one-year contract with JE Model, and appear in an upcoming fashion photo shoot for Bay Area Kids magazine, as well as win other great prizes!

For submission information, rules, prizes, and other details, click on over to www.bakidsmagazine.com Contest ends November 12, 2010.

Winners will be announced in the December/January issue of Bay Area Kids magazine.

Children must be newborn to 8 years old.

Entrants must reside in the greater Bay Area and able to travel to local photo shoots.

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