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departments 12 BROWARD & BEYOND News about the people, places and events in our community.

22 FAMILY MAN A husband’s tribute to his wife and a marriage that endures — despite the kids.

24 HOME TECH Everything you need to know about Twitch, the live-streaming gaming site.

44 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Entertaining and noteworthy things to see and do in every corner of Broward County.

46 WORDS OF WISDOM A little girl’s lost tooth becomes a mom’s teaching moment.

ON THE COVER: Joey Purdum, 12, of Coral Springs A Cover Angels winner Location: Camp Live Oak at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale Photographer: Lisa Nalven

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KID CRUSH

CAMP CONNECTIONS

Introducing the winners and runners-up in our annual Cover Angels contest, along with our Charity of the Year. And meet our Cover Angels photographer.

The dos and don’ts of dealing with very young valentines.

It’s never too soon to start planning for summer. Our special section highlights some of the best summer camps in Broward County and beyond.

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he Seminole’s Tribal Fair and Pow Wow has a little twang to it this year. Country music star Gretchen Wilson headlines the 48th annual cultural event Feb. 8-10 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Wilson performs at 3pm on Feb. 10, highlighting the usual lineup of alligator wrestling shows, Native American dance troupes and musical performances, and drum and dance competitions. Wilson won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her No. 1 single, Redneck Woman. She has been nominated for nine more Grammys and has received awards from the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, American Music Awards and Billboard Awards. The event is free and open to the public. A Native American Reel Cinema Fest starring Native American actors complements a lineup of Native arts, crafts and foods. Open to all Native people across the Americas, the Pow Wow dance competition features a variety of colorful styles, such as fancy, grass and chicken for the men and southern buckskin, fancy and jingle for the women. The event, presented by Seminole Tribe of Florida, opens at 10am each day at the Hard Rock Event Center. For more information, call the Tribal Fair information line at 866-625-5374. or visit www.semtribefairandpowwow.com.

Touring Together There will be people running. There will be teams cycling. There will be families walking and children playing. There’ll be wounded warriors and physically challenged athletes challenging themselves. And, of course, there will be volunteers lending a hand. Thousands of people young and old from across the region will come together on an early Sunday morning this month, pushing themselves with a single-minded purpose: to bring a smile to a sick child’s face and a hope for healing to the child’s family. On Feb. 25 at Miramar Regional Park, the Tour de Broward celebrates 10 years of supporting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the tens of thousands of kids it serves. The leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach Counties cared for children in over 61,000 outpatient visits and more than 7,000 surgeries in fiscal 2016 alone. The event features a 3K walk, a 5K timed run and cycling challenges of 50K and 100K. All registrations include breakfast, lunch, an event shirt and a goodie bag. Run and ride participants will receive a finisher medal. (All provided on a first-come, first-served basis.) Plus, there’s the Power of Play Kids Zone for the 13-and-younger set. Registration fees range from $15 to $40, depending upon the event and the day you register. Those who can’t make it that day can register as a virtual participant for $19.92. Miramar Regional Park is at 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more information and to register, please visit www.tourdebroward.com.

HONORING MSD WITH A CHALLENGE One year later, the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School continues to be a galvanizing force. One new event is taking a uniquely active approach in commemorating the tragedy. The MSD Heroes Challenge on Feb. 23 is an obstacle race with a yoga component that aims to promote safer communities. Its mission is to recruit 1,000 “heroes” and raise $25,000 to provide scholarships for emerging student leaders in local schools and to support such safety-minded non-profit organizations as Stand With Parkland and The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. Individuals and teams of all ages and skill levels will partake in a two-mile race of challenging obstacles such as climbing over walls and carrying objects. There will also be a session for “specially abled” athletes. All participants will receive a T-shirt and finishing medal and can join a post-race Heroes yoga class. Other activities include a children’s area, awards ceremony, refreshments and a costume contest that will award winning “superheroes” a family-of-four admission pass to Universal Studios.

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“Parkland is one of the most supportive and giving communities in the country,” says Doug Eaton, a community leader who is one of the event’s organizers. “It is our responsibility to make the community a safer place to live, work and raise a family, and this race is just one small way we can gather together to help.” Among the other organizers is Debra Hixon, whose husband, Chris, was the school’s athletic director, one of the 17 shooting victims. The race is at Parkland Equestrian Center and Liberty Park. Registration opens at 6:30am and the race starts at 7:30am. Participants may register for the yoga session as part of their race package or separately for a small donation. For more information and to register, please visit: www.active.com/parkland-fl/adventure-racing/races/msd-heroes-challenge-2019

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Best Buddies of South Florida Best Buddies International, headquartered in South Florida, wants people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to become so integrated into schools, workplaces and communities that the organization itself goes out of business. The nonprofit, the world’s largest of its kind, is creating a global volunteer movement providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for the IDD community, including people with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other disabilities. Founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies has grown from its original chapter in 1989 to more than 2,300 chapters and 120,000 participants in 50 states and 50 countries — with 381 chapters in middle schools and 1,175 in high schools. Best Buddies South Florida has offices in Miramar and Miami, which is where Shriver resides. One of its main programs is its Friendship program, which works with schools from elementary to college. “A school will do a club rush, 20 general education students sign up and we match them with 20 students who have a disability, so they can be their friend, so they can be included socially,” says Tessie Ann Gonzalez, South Florida program supervisor. “They’ll go bowling or to the movies, they’ll have holiday parties — just so that the person with special needs can do whatever we do.” Among the schools participating in South Florida are Gulliver Preparatory School and Coral Park High School in Miami, and Cooper City High School in Broward. “Cooper City is one of our best programs,” Gonzalez says. “It’s one of the schools that raises the most money for our walk.” This year’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk is on March 16, featuring a 1-mile Competitive Run, a 5K Walk and a Family Festival with a free lunch for all. The free event is at Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. “All fundraising is done leading up to the big day,” Gonzalez says, “which is all about celebrating friendship and inclusion!” For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org/florida.

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Our cover photographer’s passion is focusing on children — sick or well BY GREG CARANNANTE

isa Nalven is a photographer with a panoramic heart. She calls herself a photo philanthropist, and while for 10 years she has taken the portraits of the Cover Angels for this magazine, she also is passionate about using her talents in service of those less fortunate. “I love working with the under-served — whether it is children with cancer or disabilities, old people, homeless people. It’s what gives me joy,” says Nalven. “I’m very lucky that when you do pictures, it makes people happy, especially when someone is going through a hard time. It captures love, is what it does.” Nalven “captures love” with her camera by documenting life for a young cancer patient who, for a little while, gets to escape the burden of the disease while posing and primping for a photo shoot. Or by taking portrait shots of children in a foreign orphanage and then giving the prints to them. And while she travels near and far to offer the gift of photography to children and families in places like Cuba, Haiti, Nepal and Bali, she does most of her volunteer work locally for several charities, like the Special Olympics and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “I photograph people in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units that are being taken off life-support,” says Nalven, a Broward resident. “I work with the palliative care team. If a child’s outcome is iffy or they’re being taken off life support, I drop everything to go. I’ve been there when children are taking their dying breaths… because people don’t have photographs.” Nalven’s work was recognized a few years ago in news reports about 27-year-old cancer patient Nicole Moore Zimmerman, who became a social media sweetheart with millions of hits. Too ill to leave MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the bride was married in the hospital. And Nalven, who was there visiting her brother, became the impromptu wedding photographer. “I feel really blessed to have met her, to have seen her strength, to be able to be a part of something so beautiful,” says Nalven, who visited the newlywed in hospice a week after the wedding to give her the photos. “I watched while she looked at her pictures at how happy they made her — and I know she was in pain. It was heartbreaking. I don’t usually break down, but when I left there I cried. “For some reason, I can be there when people are ill or very old and be able to capture moments and have some sort of intimacy.

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Being ill isn’t necessarily depressing. It’s still a person. We are so uncomfortable with the reality of life that people get weird. If a child is sick, someone doesn’t call. Somebody died, people don’t know what to say, so they just don’t do it. “So my thing is to demystify it. I like to be the equalizer and photograph people and make them look beautiful and normal, no matter how they present. That’s why my blog is called Our Collective Humanity, because we’re really all the same. It’s just life.” Of course, it’s not the same, but photographing children’s portraits for Broward and Miami-Dade Family Life covers presents its own challenges. “With children, you have to be patient,” says Nalven, who attributes her skills at “choreographing photos” to her early career as a modern dancer. “My energy level is kind of crazy for the fact that I’m 63. I will do anything. I will resort to any humor that I have to. I don’t settle for a halfway smile. “I barely ever in my life have had a kid that I couldn’t make smile. Because I love kids looking happy and beautiful. I love the pureness of children.” For more information, please visit Nalven’s website, www.lisanalvenphotography.com

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The DOS and DON’TS of DEALING with VERY YOUNG VALENTINES BY SANDRA GORDON “Oh, how cute.” That’s what crossed my mind when a boy from summer camp asked my oldest daughter to go to the movies. She was in the fourth grade at the time. (She said “No!” and ran from the phone.) But as I witnessed, a first crush — whether your child initiates the romantic attention or she’s on the receiving end — is definitely anything but adorable from her perspective.

“Crushes are serious,” says family therapist Julia Simens. Like me, she speaks from experience. When her son, Grant, was 11, he wrote a children’s book, Spirit of Saint Valentine: An Expat’s Tale of Love, which is about love in an international elementary school. “I hadn’t given crushes much thought until Grant opened my eyes to how important they are from a kid’s point of view,” Simens says.

The fact is, Cupid’s arrow can strike kids as young as 7 or 8. And though it’s easy to trivialize this experience, a child’s emotions are just as real as the fervor we might experience when we’re infatuated. “Kids can fall in love by all developmental measures as soon as you can begin to measure their feelings,” says Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and author of Take Out Your Nose Ring, Honey, We’re Going to Grandma’s. “There’s no such thing as puppy love.” Crushes are a healthy part of life. Besides being good practice for the future, they can teach kids a lot about relationships and themselves. On the other hand, they can also be a source of pain and difficulty for your child, especially into the preteen and teen years. “When the hormones kick in, kids have more of a physical response to a crush and that can be confusing because they’ve already got so much going on emotionally — from trying to figure out their identity to how to fit in socially, academically, and within the family,” says Stephanie Haen, a licensed clinical social worker. Though you may not always need to get involved, there are things you can do — and things you shouldn’t — to help your child deal with love’s first blush. After counseling hundreds of parents on this issue, our experts weigh in on the dos and don’ts of managing this tender milestone. DO: Have talks, not “the talk.” Help your elementary-age child prepare to deal with a crush, which is a distant cousin to dating, by having an ongoing dialogue from a young age in a way she can understand about being respectful of her own body and herself. Then, as your child ages into the preteen and teen years, keep talking. These days, preteens and teens can put pressure on each other to add sexual exploration to the equation under the misguided notion that if it’s a crush without sex, it’s not really love. “This is a big change from what it used to be like with kids 10 or 15 years ago,” says Kendrick, who has been in practice for 30 years. So be aware of what’s going on, and acknowledge it with your child. “You might say: ‘You might feel pressured. But you don’t have to do anything. You need to trust your feelings of being uncomfortable. And even if you’re a little bit curious, that doesn’t mean you have to say yes,’” he says. A good way to start to bring up tough subjects like these and get your child talking is: “Gee, I’ve read that…” Then fill in the blank with what you want to address, such as, “... girls are having oral sex and they’re only 13. Do you think that’s going on at your school?” Keeping the discussion going — despite all the eye rolling — lets your child know that you know what she might be going through and builds trust so she is more likely to come to you for advice if she needs to. Let your child learn from the experience. If your child has a crush and it’s unrequited, don’t trivialize it by saying things like, “Oh, you’ll get over it,” or “Well, that was just puppy love.” Instead, console him and let him be upset and grieve the loss. But also stress that rejection is a normal part of life and dating — that you don’t always find the right person and your feelings are not always reciprocated, Haen says. Teach your child how to deal with unwanted romantic attention. If another child has a crush on your child and it’s not mutual, encourage your child to politely nip it in the bud. Role play at home and have him practice an “I’m not interested” script, such as, “Thanks for all the notes, but I really wish you wouldn’t give them to me anymore because continued on page 20

Preteen relationships need proactive parents BY DENISE YEARIAN Boys and girls have always been attracted to one another, but the age attraction begins varies greatly from one person to another. For some, those feelings of attraction start in late elementary school. For others, it’s not until high school. But when a child of 9 or 10 years begins to show romantic interest in another, parents need to be proactive in communicating and establishing guidelines. Remember the way he or she views and conducts relationships now paves the way for future dating relationships. Here are some tips to help: GET THEIR VIEWS. Ask your child how he or she defines “dating,” “going out” or “having a boyfriend/girlfriend.” Then share your views. Reinforce the need to always respect others and oneself. If the relationship has gelled, ask open-ended questions in a casual way so you know how it’s progressing: “What do you like about this boy?” “What do you have in common?” “How does he treat you?” “Who are his friends?” “How do you feel about them?” “Do you feel respected by this person?” This gets your child thinking about what is important in a relationship. ESTABLISH AND DISCUSS RELATIONSHIP BOUNDARIES. These could include not being alone with the boy or girl, having parental supervision at home, not being allowed in each other’s bedrooms, no touching, staying in group settings and having a curfew, to name a few. Equally important is to help your preteens understand why these boundaries are there so they begin to develop an internal compass. Set expectations in other realms of life. Remind your preteen the importance of remaining focused on academics and extracurricular activities, as well as maintaining current friendships. MONITOR MEDIA EXPOSURE. The messages young people receive from music, TV, movies, books and magazines are laden with love, sex and relationships. Make sure these messages line up with your family’s values. If you see or hear something questionable, use it as an opportunity to discuss your values in a non-confrontational way. Realize your preteens may question your values, particularly if they don’t line up with media messages or their friends’ values. This is normal and means they are questioning, but not necessarily rejecting, what you embrace. continued on page 20

Young Valentines continued from page 19 they’re upsetting me.” If that doesn’t work, call the other child’s parents. (If you’ve got a child in middle school or beyond, talk to your child first, before making that phone call.) Unwanted attention feels like pressure for children of all ages. Kids on the receiving end of crushes can suffer from psychosomatic symptoms, such as stomachaches and headaches, and not want to go to school. “It’s the same kind of thing I’ve witnessed with kids who’ve been bullied,” Kendrick says. Monitor the situation. Kids, especially tweens and teens, in reciprocal crushes can take things to the extreme by texting or Snapchatting until all hours, for example, or spending lots of their free time with each other because they’re mimicking what they’ve observed in their older siblings or adults. So be sure to set boundaries, such as curfews and limits on computer and phone time, to help your child balance his responsibilities with his social life. If you get the sense, though, that your child must have contact with his crush to get through the day, or that he’s no longer spending time with his friends or concentrating on his school work because he’s so focused on his crush, or that his behavior could change into stalking, he may need professional help to sort out why the crush has become obsessive. “It could be a sign of something else that’s going on in his life,” says Haen. “Kids might cling to a crush if things are rocky at home between their parents, they’re struggling in school for the first time or something’s going on in their social circle.” DON’T: Out your child’s crush. “One of the most dangerous things I see parents do is comment on their child’s crush in front of the child to other adults or — horrors — to their child’s friends,” says Simens. Such insensitivity leads to embarrassment and undermines the confidence your child has in you. If your child can’t trust you with that sensitive information, how can he trust you with other important stuff in the future? “You want your kids to know they can come to you with questions and talk to you without being judged or made fun of,” Haen says. Micromanage your child’s love life. If you know your preteen or teenager has a crush on someone, don’t fan the flames by suggesting, for example, that she tell that person how much she likes him. “Imposing your more adult-oriented behavior onto the situation can lead your child to go further with a crush than she was wishing or contemplating,” says Kendrick. This can make her feel uncomfortable. If you’ve got a child in elementary school, however, it may be appropriate to suggest and arrange a play date with the object of your child’s affection, if your son or daughter would like that. But it’s not healthy for kids in elementary school to “date.” That sort of exclusivity with another person limits your child socially. “Kids need many options to make connections with people beyond the boy or girl they have a crush on,” says Kendrick. Say yes to sleepovers. “Today’s parents struggle with setting limits in general,” says Haen. So if your child asks to, say, have a sleepover with her mutual crush (it happens), say no, but in a respectful way. (Sleepovers with crushes of the opposite sex, in elementary school and beyond, aren’t age appropriate.) Keep it neutral by saying something like, “It’s really nice you like hanging out with Jimmy, but a sleepover isn’t going to take place.” Keep in mind that when it comes to crushes, your child can be crushed by your reaction to it. “It’s never instructive or healthy to belittle or shame your child about it,” Kendrick says. 20

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KNOW THEIR FRIENDS. They have a tremendous influence on the way your child thinks, talks and acts. Open your home and encourage your preteen to invite his or her friends over so you can know them and see how they interact. DISCUSS DRESS. Share with your preteen that the way we dress sends a message to others. Clothing should be modest and should not have provocative messages written on it. Set the standard by being a good role model in the way you dress. HONOR PRIVACY… TO A POINT. Reserve the right to inspect your preteen’s backpack or room if he or she becomes secretive or begins to show other signs that concern you. LEND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. Most preteen relationships are short-lived. When the relationship ends, your child may or may not be hurt, but your sensitivity and empathy toward the situation will build a healthy trust and bond between you. CONSIDER THESE RESOURCES: • For Young Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice • How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber • You and Your Adolescent Revised Edition by Lawrence Steinberg, Ph.D. • Raising a Thinking Preteen: The “I Can Problem Solve” Program for 8- to 12-Year-Olds by Myrna Shure and Roberta Israeloff • Roller-coaster Years by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese

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A HUSBAND’S TRIBUTE TO A MARRIAGE THAT ENDURES — DESPITE THE KIDS BY GREGORY KEER

’ve been writing about my wife, in columns, screenplays and greeting cards, for more than half my life. You could say she’s a favorite topic. Given that this month marks 25 years of marriage, saying that I love — and like — her is kind of amazing. Cue the gagging sounds of cynics everywhere. Funny thing is, I’m right there with them because long-term relationships, especially the kind involving those blood-sucking parasites called children, are pretty difficult to keep afloat. For our part, we have three very different children we invited into our world. The fact that each one is not the same is messed up because once you’ve mastered one parenting trick, you should be able to put it to better use on the next varmint. But as any conscious parent or guardian knows, that’s not how it works. Children are

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variable creatures, no matter how you try to standardize them. Which makes the whole prospect of co-parenting an ongoing test of the very relationship that started before the kids came along — with their eating peculiarities, inconsistent sleeping patterns, flu symptoms, arguments about what’s fair, and tantrums on the soccer field right in front of your own parents and all the others who apparently have no such challenges in raising their kids. All of this can strain the ties that bind the people caring for the children. That can run from simple questions like, “And why exactly did you think it was a good idea to bring the toddler on a red-eye flight across the country?” or “If you want any alone time tonight, you try helping the demon child with his math homework this time.” In the midst of parenting trials, my wife

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and I have had more than our share of sniping at each other and hurling blame with sometimes reckless abandon. We are both on the perfectionist spectrum, having gone into the child-rearing business with the intentions of doing it so well that our kids would function with minimal anxiety and maximum confidence. We ignored the fact that nature remains a far bigger determining factor than nurture in how a child develops. So, as a team, we’ve talked, researched, selected schools and extracurricular activities, even nuanced the friendships of our kids with the thought that we can always head off or at least prepare for the pitfalls. In our instances when things have gone wrong, we’ve allowed our insecurities and feelings of failure to bring us low. We’ve nitpicked each other for speaking too harshly to the kids, for being too lenient

with their transgressions, for putting work ahead of family. It has taken its toll and sometimes made us forget how we got into this whole parenting experiment in the first place. Looking back, it seems almost primitive how we connected to each other. On one of our first dates, we met at a park, where I brought the kid I was babysitting to hang out with Wendy. I knew she was studying child development and liked children, so I wanted to impress her with my potential daddy skills. It was kind of a weird thing to do since it could have scared off someone else, but I had a hunch about this woman with her big smile and easy way of connecting to human beings who couldn’t yet talk or walk. Yet, as much as making babies with this woman was on my mind, it was the prospect that I would be able to be with her in every aspect of my life. She made me feel I could be my best self with her and, because of her, with other people — including ones that we might raise. Through the trials and tribulations of life, we have managed to keep finding our way to each other, to the bedrock of our relationship. No matter what happens with the kids, we return to the basics of couple-hood. This is why we have painstakingly made time for nights out with grown-up friends, for occasional vacations for just the two of us. These efforts to reconnect have made us better with each other and better with our kids. We also hope it has taught our children the value of true partnership in life and the lesson that every lasting element in life takes at least a little luck but a lot of relentless, gratifying work to keep it going. It has allowed us to jump back into the ship and sail the often stormy seas of parenting, taking turns at the helm and the navigation. It’s made it possible to see all the positives in parenting — the handmade birthday gifts, occasional teacher compliments on report cards, graduations, music or sports moments, and other developmental milestones that make two people say to each other, “We did good here.” Happy Anniversary, Wendy. Here’s to a lifetime of doing good, together. Gregory Keer is an award-winning syndicated columnist, teacher and guest expert in national media. And he is apparently a very lucky man.

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Making Parents Twitch WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE-STREAMING GAMING SITE BY KATY M. CLARK “Can I get a Twitch account?” my 14-year-old son asked me. I stared at him blankly. I had only just wrapped my head around Fortnite and Snapchat, and now this ... Twitch? “What is it?” I asked. “You watch gamers play live. It’ll really help me with Fortnite,” he explained. Inwardly, I rolled my eyes. “Isn’t that the same as watching all those videos on YouTube?” Turns out the answer is sort of, but not really. Here’s what I have learned about Twitch. WHAT IS IT? “Twitch is a website where you can watch live-streamers play video games,” my son informed me. It was founded in 2011 and is owned by Amazon. Between 1 and 2 million visitors log in to Twitch each month, most to watch their favorite gamers, or broadcasters (as Twitch calls them), play video games. It is the live-streaming that distinguishes Twitch from YouTube, where most gamers post prerecorded videos. As well, Twitch offers a live chat stream that allows viewers to interact in

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real time with each other and the broadcaster. Twitch is available on desktops, laptops, mobile devices and consoles such as Xbox. DOES TWITCH COST ANYTHING? “You don’t need to buy anything to watch it,” my son reported. Getting an account to follow a broadcaster is free, but subscribing to a broadcaster, which comes with such perks as more emojis to use in chat rooms, costs $4.99 a month and up, depending on the subscription level. Showing support of your favorite gamer by subscribing is how he or she makes money, as Amazon splits each subscription with the broadcaster. Because Amazon owns Twitch, it should come as no surprise that a free Twitch Prime account is available to everyone with an Amazon Prime account. This is how our family signed up. Twitch Prime allows ad-free viewing and one free subscription to a broadcaster every month. There are also Bits available to purchase. Bits are emotes (usually a gem) that users buy and use in chat streams to celebrate and support a favorite broadcaster. Twitch touts that

using Bits could gain the attention of the broadcaster in the live chat. IS TWITCH MORE THAN VIDEO GAMES? Most teens flock to Twitch to watch their favorite gamers play live, but there is also a Creative category where broadcasters stream their creative processes on everything from cooking to comedy to choreography. For instance, I discovered that Twitch shows Bob Ross’ infamous The Joy of Painting series. They allow its broadcasters to rebroadcast the shows, too, as long as they add something creative, like painting along with Ross or adding commentary. I might be tempted to watch and see a broadcaster discuss classic lines like, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT TWITCH? Twitch is live, so it can be hard to censor. Gamers can and do curse, even if by accident. There is also exposure to advertising on Twitch, including on-screen ads and sponsorships of gamers who guzzle certain energy drinks or wear branded clothing. Twitch does have community policies to crack down on hate speech, harassment and sexual content in chat streams, but parents should be aware that anyone can chat. Additionally, in the past year, the service has developed more into a social network. Twitch users can follow and DM (Direct Message) each other; each stream has its own unique chatroom where users can connect; and the popular Pulse feature essentially functions as a Facebook timeline that allows for everyone on the network to post their status updates, as well as like, share and comment on what others have written. And did I mention it was live? “I like that I can watch my favorite streamers and relax,” commented my son. So far, the chat stream has not tempted him to buy Bits or participate because “popular gamers just get their streams flooded.” Yet, I will have regular conversations with him about what he is watching and doing in Twitch’s digital world, especially as it looks like Twitch is here to stay.

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AMERICA’S LEADERS Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 N. University Dr., Coral Springs 954-748-5977 www.americasleaders.net Two camps to choose from for girls ages 5-12. Cheerleading Camp with dance, leadership and more; and Smart Camp with crafts, games, in-house field trips and other activities. Register by the week. Before and aftercare free, no registration fees, early registration discount.

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CAMP CAMBRIDGE •Coral Springs: 954-796-1177 •Weston: 954-217-8566 •Pembroke Pines: 954-430-3388 •Wellington: 561-791-0013 www.cambridgepreschools.com/camps/ Children ages 14 months-2nd grade will enjoy a recreational curriculum that emphasizes the Cambridge Schools philosophy of hands-on, brains-on development. Mature staff will guide the children through a fun summer experience filled with water play, sensory activities, in-house field trips, weekly themes and so much more. On-site swimming pool. Private and group lessons offered to all.

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CAMP EMBARK Miramar/Pembroke Pines 954-654-4091 www.campembark.com Children ages 5-12 can have fun while embarking on a journey to discover nature, science, leadership and self-empowering life skills such as financial literacy. Activities include art lab, archery, entrepreneurship, mad scientist, team sports, tennis, water play and more.

CAMP KADIMA AT THE DAVID POSNACK JCC 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie 954-434-0499  www.dpjcc.org Camp Kadima offers a camp experience for every interest — sports, theater, adventure, travel, tech and more. Open to all. No membership required. New field trips and new adventures.

CAMP LIVE OAK •Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, A1A & Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954-563-4880 •Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, 954-563-4880 www.campliveoakfl.com ACA accredited day camp offered at two beautiful state parks. Outdoor environmental camp includes hands on science, canoeing, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, surfing, paddle boarding, scuba diving, and field trips for ages 5-13. Teen Eco Experience, ages 14-16. Science of the Seas Camp at the Dania Beach location, ages 5-13. Counselors are certified teachers. Weekly rates, sibling, and early bird discounts available. Transportation and healthy lunch offered.

CAMP NOVA AT NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 3375 SW 75 Ave., Davie  954-262-4528 www.uschool.nova.edu/summer Open to students in kindergarten to grade 11, Camp Nova’s activities include arts and crafts, cartooning and ceramics, cheerleading, dance, 3-D printing and Minecraft, creating video game designs, learning to become Junior Marine Biologists, sports, aquatics, field trips and more. Specialty camps include Theatre Camp, Drobot Camp, Counselor-in-Training, Junior Lifeguard Camp, Marine Science Camp, Sports Camps, Teen Camp, and more. Camp is held June 10 – August 13.

CAMP SAGEMONT 1570 Sagemont Way, Weston 954-384-1894 www.campsagemont.com Camp Sagemont provides the opportunity for lifelong friendships and valuable, unforgettable experiences. Campers build new skills through sports and games, field trips, arts and crafts, science and nature, and a variety of specialty camps. Additional programs include English as a Second Language and Academic Advantage Plus for students with specific learning needs.

CAMP SUMMIT-QUESTA 5451 SW 64 Ave., Davie 954-584-3466 www.summitquesta.com Early Childhood camp for ages 3-5 offers enrichment lessons, water play, special activities, events and more! VPK space is limited. Elementary camp for ages 6-10 offers a variety of sports, arts and crafts, pool activities, plus field trips. Half-day Academic Camp is also available for ages 6-10.

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CREATIVE CHILD LEARNING CENTER Locations in Coral Springs-Parkland, Davie-Plantation, Weston-Sunrise www.creativechildlearningcenter.com Camp Explorer, for grades kindergarten-5, includes field trips to local attractions such as water parks and museums. In-house camps include hands-on STEM curriculum (Davie-Plantation, Weston-Sunrise), cooking (Davie-Plantation), splash days and more. A Preschool Camp for infants is available at the Davie-Plantation and Weston-Sunrise locations.

FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 2700 N. Palm Ave., Cooper City 954-404-7706 www.fbcbroward.com Children ages grades K4 through 6th engage in daily devotions, crafts, sports, field trips and more. Camp hours are 9am-4pm daily. Early drop and after care is available.

MAILMAN SEGAL CENTER Summer Exploration Camp 7600 SW 36 St., Davie 954-262-6914 www.nova.edu/preschoolsummer Exclusively for ages 2-5, the Mailman Segal Center’s Summer Exploration Camp at NSU fills summer days with fun and exciting learning opportunities. The camp features an interactive water-play fountain, an outdoor art studio, four unique and exciting playgrounds and indoor classrooms where children can play, learn, and explore. Science, music, ceramics, cooking, and art are just a few of the many activities offered.

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-563-4508 www.saintmarks.com/academics/summer-program Program fosters a love of learning, while providing a fun and safe environment for campers grades PK2-6th. Children learn new skills and gain confidence as they engage in a wide variety of dynamic activities throughout the day. Weekly themes carry into daily activities including arts and crafts, organized games/sports, music and movement, cooking, science, water play, computer games, and field trips.

THE FACTORY OF FUN Locations in Tamarac, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale and Miami www.thefactoryoffun.com Bilingual camp for ages 1-12. Three programs available: Discovery, for preschoolers; Explorers, an in-house program; and Travelers, which features daily field trips. Daily, weekly and full summer sessions available. Activities include tennis, swimming, art, science labs, crafts, games, team building, hands-on young chefs, water play and more.

YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA 954-334-9622 www.ymcasouthflorida.org Kids can make new friends and have summertime fun while participating in sports, aquatics, arts, science, cooking, fitness, performances, leadership training and more at these Broward County YMCA locations: Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center, LA Lee YMCA Family Center, Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center and Weston YMCA Family Center

Specialty Camps BARB KOSTER’S RIDING ACADEMY Southwest Ranches 754-234-5981 www.barbkostersridingacademy.com Campers participate in a full day of riding as well as lessons about safety, grooming, tacking and horsemanship. Ages 7 and up.

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Locations in Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton 954-816-3346 www.brightandsmart.com A fun, weekly camp for boys and girls ages 5-6, 7-10 and 9-13. Campers are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking. New camp themes include Secret Coding Genius, Coding Mission to Mars, 3D Coding Explorer and Engineering 101, and Specialty Camps which include Apps, Drones, 3D Printing, and MicroController Robotics (Advanced) and Enchanted STEM.

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S.T.E.A.M. Camp 4188 S. University Dr., Davie 954-906-0965 www.steamcamprocks.com Boys and girls can learn the ins and outs of coding through fun, hands-on activities each week. Grades K-8.

GERMAN SUMMER CAMP 4200 N. 65 Ave., Davie 954-288-7599 www.germanschoolfl.com Full immersion German summer camp. Weekly or monthly sessions run from June 1-August 31.

JUNIOR FARMERS’ CAMP Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 954-357-8870 Children ages 5-8 can learn how to be a farmer by spending time with a number of barnyard animals; learning how to feed, groom, and maintain farm animals; learning basic handling of ponies and going for a pony ride; driving a pony and cart and more. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 954-713-0930  www.mods.org • Weeklong camps are designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning. Camp fee includes all workshop materials, chaperoned exhibit exploration and IMAX film. • Ocean Explorers Camp for grades 7 & 8 includes two days at the Museum and three days at FAU’s SeaTech in Dania Beach exploring coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems. Campers will conduct estuary and barrier island field work and tour FAU’s ocean engineering and electronics labs, submarine, and flow tunnel.

NATURE DETECTIVES Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198 Participants, ages 8 to 11, will explore the various habitats at Fern Forest through hands-on experiences, crafts, and activities. Space is limited. Camp takes place June 17-21 and July 29- Aug 2

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801 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton 561-392-2503  www.bocamuseum.org Weekly summer camp for ages 5-12. Fun, creative time filled with drawing, painting, pottery, sculpting, cartooning, and physical activities, games, and films. June 3 to August 9. $275 per week, 9am-4pm, early and late care offered. Financial aid available.

YOUNG AT ART SUMMER ART CAMP 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie 954-424-5031 www.youngatartmuseum.org/camps.php Have an ARTrageous summer at YAA Summer Art Camp. Choose from Art Exploration, Digital Art & Film, Ceramics & Sculpture, Drawing Painting & Printmaking, Fashion Camps and more. Experience cutting-edge art studios, hands-on instruction from professional artists and explore the museums galleries daily including the new exhibit ArtCade: An exhibition of playable artwork. Camp highlights include special guest artist workshops, library exploration, and outdoor play. Ages 3-14.

Performing Arts BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO 9042 W. State Road 84, Davie 954-693-7500 Broadwaykidsstudio.com Dancers and performers can learn skills, increase techniques and participate in a talent show or full production. A variety of camps are offered including a Creative Camp (ages 5-11), Summer Workshop (ages 5-13), Performance Camp (ages 12-18) and Dance Camp (ages 8-18).

BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Give your child an unforgettable experience at Camp Discovery, our day camp and summer camp program for children ages 6 through 12. Camp Discovery gives campers days filled with exploration and hands-on learning.

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•Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale •Nova Southeastern University/Miniaci Performing Arts Center 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale •Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura Call 954-462-0222 or visit www.browardcenter.org to reserve space in any of the camps. Sessions are offered for different age groups at each of the three locations: Acting Up (ages 6-9); Broadway Bound (ages 10-13); and Company Group (ages 13-18). The camp offers a fun introduction into the world of theater, both onstage and behind the scenes. The program culminates with campers performing live on stage. Young Professionals Summer Camp: (ages 13-18) Advanced level of study. Campers perform in professional production. Audition required.

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Camps are held at The Galleria Mall with performances at Bailey Hall  954-763-6882  www.flct.org Summer Stage Show Camp is for campers grades 2-10, who work with professional instructors in acting, music, and dance to mount a full-scale production at the end of each four-week session. This year performances include James and the Giant Peach, Jr. and Mary Poppins, Jr. Storybook Adventures Creative Drama is offered for pre-K through first grade (minimum age 4) with a different theme for each one-week session.

YELLO CREATIVE ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER 2495 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-491-1591  www.yellofl.com A total arts immersion program offering campers exploration of cultures from around the world through dance, music, film, food, arts and crafts and more. Enrollment begins in March.

Cartooning, painting, sculpting, drawing and indoor active play Art projects geared to age groups: 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 12 years Boca Museum Art School 801 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486

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Summer Learning AMERICAN HERITAGE SUMMER INSTITUTE •Plantation:12200 W. Broward Blvd. 954-472-0022 ext. 3053 •Delray Beach: 6200 Linton Blvd. 561-495-7272 ext. 207 www.ahsummerprograms.com An academic enrichment program for high achievers in grades PK3-12 with a dedicated faculty comprised of career educators and professionals. Some of the course offerings include: Early Elementary Enrichment, Reading & Writing Honors Workshops, Advanced Math, Business Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Speech & Debate, Medical Terminology, Embryology, Psychology, Coding with Java, Architecture, SAT/ACT Prep, and more.

AMERICAN HERITAGE SUMMER SCHOOL •Plantation: 12200 W. Broward Blvd. 954-472-0022 ext. 3053 •Delray Beach: 6200 Linton Blvd. 561-495-7272 ext. 207 www.ahsummerprograms.com A proven summer program with over 50 years of success. For students in grades PK3-12, class sizes are small, teachers are certified and highly experienced, and weekly progress reports keep parents informed. Free morning bus transportation is provided throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Summer School/Summer Camp combo is offered.

Special Needs Camps CAMP CORAL KIDS 954-344-3344 www.browardhealth.org/camp Organized by Broward Health Coral Springs, this is South Florida’s only day camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Offers a full range of camp activities and day trips, plus insulin management, glucose monitoring and nutritional guidance for ages 5-11, all under medical supervision. Call for location and details.

CAMP DMC 954-385-6243 www.nicklauschildrens.com

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Keep cool in our pool! • On-site swimming pool supervised by Red Cross-trained staff • Experienced and mature staff • In-house field trips • Flexible schedules • Weekly sessions • Private and group swimming lessons

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center provides a fun-filled educational and behaviorally therapeutic summer program conducted by trained professionals including certified teachers, behavior specialists and education aides. Ages 5-12. Call for location and details.

CAMP ERIN Located at Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264 St., Homestead 305-351-7026; 954-944-2709 www.camperinsouthflorida.org Created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, Camp Erin is a nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. The weekend-long experience consists of camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, facilitated by grief professionals and trained volunteers. Camp takes place March 22-24.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Special Populations Summer Camp Pembroke Pines Charter School Central Campus, 12350 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines  Camp includes an educational component as well as fun activities including field trips, games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and more. Ages 6-22. Call 954-392-2130 for information.

PALADIN ACADEMY 14900 NW 20 St., Pembroke Pines 954-431-4224 www.paladinacademy.com Half-day Summer School and Summer Enrichment program for students in elementary through high school. Designed primarily for internal families, external students can participate in afternoon activities through the Summer School program. Paladin Academy is a private college-prep school for students with mild learning differences.

City Camps COCONUT CREEK 954-956-1580 www.coconutcreek.net Summer camp program available to children ages 6-13. Camp takes place at Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd., and Coconut Creek Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd.

COOPER CITY 954-434-4300 x233 www.coopercityfl.org For Cooper City residents only. Summer Fun program provides a fun filled day for children entering grades 1-4. Camp C.C.H.S. program is for grades 5-8. Visit website for more details.

CORAL SPRINGS 954-345-2200 www.coralsprings.org Various camp programs available including general elementary and teen, sports, specialty and more. Call for locations, fees and details. To register visit www.coralsprings.org/recreation.

DAVIE 954-236-8850 www.sunshinefl.com  Operated by Sunshine Child Programs Pine Island Community Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd.  For grades entering Kindergarten through exiting 8th. Ivanhoe Community Center, 6101 Volunteer Rd.  For grades entering Kindergarten through exiting

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8th. Weekly sessions available. Sports, games, group activities, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, special presentations, talent show  and more.

DEERFIELD BEACH 954-480-4433 www.deerfield-beach.com Register for Spring Break Choose from a variety of camp programs including before March 1st and get: day camps and specialty camps. Visit the website 10% off free for locations andand details.

Registration for summer FORT LAUDERDALE

www.fortlauderdale.gov Register for Summer Camp Camp dates: before 1: March and get: Session June15th 10-July 5 Session July 8-August 2 Free2:Registration Camps for elementary school aged children are offered at a variety of city parks and locations.

HALLANDALE BEACH www.hallandalebeach.org Activities include crafts, sports, free play, field trips, swimming, entertainment and end of summer celebration. Held at two locations: Johnson Park (ages 13-18) and Foster Park (ages 6-12). Call 954-457-1452 for more information.

HOLLYWOOD 954-921-3404 www.hollywoodfl.org A range of specialty camp programs are offered at various locations throughout the city. Locations and dates vary. Visit the website for more details. •Sunshine Summer Camps 954-236-8850 www.sunshinefl.com Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69 Ave.  For grades entering Kindergarten through exiting 8th. David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33 Court For grades entering Kindergarten through exiting 8th. Weekly sessions available. Sports, games, group activities, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, special presentations, talent show  and more.

LAUDERHILL 954-572-1459 www.lauderhill-fl.gov/parks-recreation/camps Eight-week program for children 5-12 (no pre-k) includes arts & crafts, field trips, swimming, games, special events and more. Lunch included. Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50 St. Other sites available.

MARGATE

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under 5 in Broward County.

954-972-6458 www.margatefl.com Summer youth recreation program features fun zone activities including arts and crafts, cooking, dance, music, science, sports and more. A Teen Camp is also offered.

MIRAMAR www.ci.miramar.fl.us A variety of programs available including sports camps, specialty camps and more. Check website for details.

NORTH LAUDERDALE

If you live in Broward and you have children between 6-months and four-years-old, visit www.wateresmartbroward.org to redeem a coupon for free or low cost water safety lessons.

954-724-7061 www.nlauderdale.org Choose from a variety of camps including day camp, sports camp and more. Call or visit website for location and details.

PARKLAND 954-757-4105 www.cityofparkland.org •Kids Camp: Grades K-5. Must be 5 years old on the first day of camp.

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Camp Chameleon For ages 5-15 Awesome Summer Camp Fun since 2009!

Activities include field trips, special events, arts & crafts, sports, games and more. •Teen Camp: Grades 6-8. Activities include off-site field trips, special events, sports and games.

PEMBROKE PINES www.ppines.com •Art Camp Fletcher Art & Cultural Center, 7960 Johnson St., 954-986-5027 (Ages 6-11); and River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan St., 954-322-2597 (Ages 6-11). •Drama Camp-Teens at River of Grass ArtsPark, 954-392-2122 (Ages 8-11 and 12-14). •Soccer Summer Camp, West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196 Ave. Camp includes soccer training and games with certified trainers (Ages 6-16).

PLANTATION

Activities involve nature/fishing creative arts, aquatics, athletics, and DAILY field trips. Field trips include: water parks, pools, ice/roller skating, laser tag, trampoline/bounce house centers, arcades, movies, bowling and more!

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Spring Camp in Ft. Lauderdale & Plantation Summer Camp in Davie, FTL and Boca A FUN enrichment program that teaches kids basic engineering skills thru “hands-on” robot assembly, computer programming and teamwork.

Engineering Skills for Kids! Learn to Build and Code Robots Exciting new themes for camp! Visit website to choose your favorite camp(s)!

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POMPANO BEACH www.pompanobeachfl.gov Variety of summer camps available. For details, age requirements, location and cost, see website.

SUNRISE 954-747-4600 www.sunrisefl.gov See city website for camp details. •Day Camp: Held at a variety of elementary school sites. Ages: 5-10 or entering grades K-5. •Science Camp: Ages: 8-10 or entering grades 3-5. •Teen Day Camp: Ages 11-15 or entering grades 6-10. • Theatre Camp: Ages 8-15 or entering grades 3 -10. • Counselor in Training Camp: Teens ages 15 and older interested in becoming a camp counselor. To qualify, you must turn 15 by June 1, 2019. • Sports Camps: Ages 8-15 or entering grades 3 -10.

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954-452-2510 www.plantation.org The City of Plantation offers a variety of age-appropriate summer camp programs including day camps, specialty camps, sports and more. Camps take place at a variety of locations throughout the city. See website for details.

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WILTON MANORS 954-390-2130 www.wiltonmanors.com A wide range of activities including arts & crafts, double dutch, sports, indoor and outdoor games and more. Visit website for details.

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954-597-3674  www.tamarac.org For ages 5-14. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, outdoor and indoor activities. Camp is held at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr., June 17-August 9. Packets will be available at Tamarac Recreation Center, 7501 N. University Dr., or at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd on February 25.

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FebruaryEvents HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR LISTINGS

Please e-mail listing information to events@browardfamilylife.com by the 5th of the month prior to the event date. Include the name of the event, location, address, date, time, brief description, price and telephone number for the public.

MUSIC & MORE Abstract Expressionist Panels FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1-2

Create your own painting using watercolors, oil pastels and crumbled paper. Included with paid admission of $12/Broward resident. 10am-2pm, YOUNG AT ART MUSEUM, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie, 954-424-0085 www.youngatartmuseum.org

Artfull Saturday

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Experience art together as you make your own Japanese Flying Carp in this monthly family workshop. $5/person. 3pm, CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-340-5000 www.coralspringsmuseum.org

YAA Love Factory SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Explore how famous artists have created art to share their love with the world then make your own heart-filled keepsakes to take home. $12/Broward resident. 10am-6pm, YOUNG AT ART MUSEUM, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie, 954-424-0085 www.youngatartmuseum.org

Monster Jam

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Great Bear Rainforest Activities

FRIDAY-MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15-18

Little Red Riding Hood

Celebrate Chinese New Year

This puppet show features an all-new twist on the classic tale as Red and the Wolf learn some valuable lessons on the way to grandma’s house. 1:30-2:30pm, WESTON COMMUNITY CENTER, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, 954-389-4321 www.westonfl.org

Stop by the library for song, dance and music by the Chinese Performing Arts Group of South Florida. 2-3:30pm, NSU ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie, 954-262-4600

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Alan Chamo - Mind Hacker SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

A unique mind bending show that mixes mentalism, mind reading and humor with lots of audience interaction. $35-$45. 3pm (English); 7:30pm (Spanish). AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura, www.aventuracenter.org

School House Rock This multi-media musical based on the 1970’s show features classics such as “Just A Bill” and “Conjunction Junction” live on stage. Ticket holders can stop by early for free art activities, face painting and popcorn. $15. 2pm, MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER, 2400 Civic Center Place, www.miramarculturalcenter.org SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16-17

Monster truck mayhem includes breathtaking stunts and the awesome power of the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks. Tickets start at $15. Saturday 7pm, Sunday 3pm. MARLINS PARK, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, www.monsterjam.com

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Beloved children’s books spring to life during this children’s theater production. Tickets include preshow activities and a sweet treat. $14-$18. 11am & 1pm, AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER, 3385 NE 188 St., Aventura, www.aventuracenter.org

Swan Lake

Night at the Museum

View the beauty and elegance of the Russian National Ballet Theatre dancers as they present this classical ballet. $26.50-$56.50. 2pm, PARKER PLAYHOUSE, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com

Families can enjoy extended hours of museum exploration, shows, entertainment, exhibits and more, the last Friday of every month. $12/adult, $8/child. February’s theme is Jaws, Paws & Claws. 6-9pm, SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988 www.sfsciencecenter.org

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2

Monster Jam

Ladybug Release

Stop by the zoo and watch as thousands of ladybugs are released. Activities include a ladybug costume contest. 9am-2pm, PALM BEACH ZOO, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-547-9453 www.palmbeachzoo.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & other Eric Carle Favs

Kids can learn about the rainforest and the importance of protecting it through hands-on activities including a water oil spill experiment, discovering blubber, and an Eco-Twister game. Noon-4pm, MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637 www.mods.org

Have some fun with the whole Peanuts gang including beloved Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Sally and Linus. $50-$60. 7:30pm, BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale,

954-462-0222 www.browardcenter.org

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Uniquely You

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Kids can learn all about patterns and design while using bold colors to paint fish on rocks. Materials provided. Ages 6 and up. Free. 10am-noon, THE FRANK, 601 City Center Way, 954-392-9420 www.thefrankgallery.org

FAIRS, FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Seminole Tribal Fair & PowWow

A weekend-long celebration of Native American arts and culture with dances, music, alligator shows and more. SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO, One Seminole Way, Hollywood, www.semtribefairandpowwow.com

fun-filled day packed with live performances, wildlife encounters, games, activities and more. Pre-register online by February 8 to receive free admission to Flamingo Gardens, or register on-site for half-price admission. Free tote bags to the first 250 attendees. 11am-3pm, FLAMINGO GARDENS, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, www.browardfamilylife.com

Florida Renaissance Festival

Deerfield Beach Pioneer Days

Travel back in time in this village filled with sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, mud-beggars and more. $26.50/adult, $12/child. 10am until sunset, QUIET WATERS PARK, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, www.ren-fest.com

A city celebration featuring arts, crafts, live entertainment and a fireworks display on Saturday night. Free. Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT, SE Second Street and S. Ocean Way, Deerfield Beach, 954-480-4429 www.deerfield-beach.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8-10

WEEKENDS, FEBRUARY 9-MARCH 24

Arts Spark Kids Fest

International Festival

Kids can release their inner artist with creative, performing and visual arts activities, workshops, performances and demonstrations. $10/child, free/adult with paid child admission. 11am-4pm, SUGAR SAND PARK, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, www.sugarsandpark.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Experience food, crafts and entertainment from around the world during this annual event. All ages. 1-3pm, WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 954-765-1585

Broward Family Life 6th Annual Camp Connections and Summer Fun Expo

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Festival features children’s rides, games, entertainment, business expo, a fireworks display and more. 1-8:30pm, SABAL PINES PARK, 5005 NW 39 Ave., Coconut Creek, www.coconutcreek.net

Sistrunk Festival

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Celebrate Broward’s rich cultural heritage with an urban music festival and parade spotlighting the community’s traditions. Free. 9am-7pm, ALONG SISTRUNK BOULEVARD, from NW Ninth to NW 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 754-779-4376 www.sistrunkfestival.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15-17

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Butterfly Festival

Polynesian Cultural Festival SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23-24

A celebration of island culture with an authentic Polynesian show, island music, hula contest, ukulele exhibition, arts and crafts, food, kids’ corner and more. $10. Noon-7pm, JACO PASTORIUS PARK, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, 954-938-9010 www.polynesiancultureassociation.com

Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23-24

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Celebrate Davie’s agricultural roots with a parade, old-fashioned fun and professional rodeo. DAVIE TOWN HALL, 6591 Orange Dr. and DAVIE ARENA AT BERGERON RODEO GROUNDS, 4271 Davie Rd., Davie, www.davie-fl.gov or www.davieprorodeo.com

Bring the family for food, fun, cultural exhibits, live performances and a nighttime fireworks display. 4-8pm, TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX, 9901 NW 77 St., Tamarac, www.tamarac.org

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES First Friday Jams FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Music students are invited to bring their instruments and join the pros of the Gold Coast Jazz Society for an old-fashioned jam session. Free to participants and spectators. 7:30-9:30pm. ARTSERVE, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-0805 www.goldcoastjazz.org

DragonFest: Year of the Pig

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Celebrate Chinese New Year with live cultural entertainment, authentic dragon and lion dances, Kung Fu presentations, fortune cookie prizes and more. 9am-2pm, PALM BEACH ZOO, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 561-547-9453 www.palmbeachzoo.org

Family Hayride and Campfire

Moonlight Movie in the Park

Enjoy a hayride around the park, and a marshmallow roast around a campfire to make s’mores. Advance tickets required. $3.50/person. 6:30-9:30pm. Feb. 1, EASTERLIN PARK, 1000 NW 38 St., Oakland Park, 954-357-5190; Feb. 15, T.Y. PARK, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, 954-357-8811

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch a screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, under the stars. Free. 7:30pm, WESTON REGIONAL PARK, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, 954-389-4321 www.westonfl.org

FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 1 & 15

Woofstock

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

A special day for dogs and dog lovers featuring entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, rescue groups and more. Free. 10am-2pm, SAWGRASS SANCTUARY PARK, 237 N. New River Circle, Sunrise, www.sunrisefl.gov

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Survivor Island

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Could you survive on a tropical island? Learn basic survivor skills with naturalists at Deerfield Island Park, which is accessible only by boat, then compete in some fun challenges. Closed-toe shoes required. Registration required four days prior to the event. Ages 8 and up. $8/tribe member. 9am-noon, DEERFIELD ISLAND PARK,

1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, 954-357-5100

Sharkey’s Storytime WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Sing and dance along with Positively Africa, an African fusion band that shares songs, dances and stories from the Luo and Zigua tribes of Africa. All ages. 10:30-11:15am, NSU ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie, 954-262-4600

Harry Potter Book Night THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Dress the part and head to the library to celebrate the professors of Hogwarts with games, activities and stories for all ages. Free. 6:30-8pm, NSU ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie, 954-262-5477

Tunes ‘N Trucks FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Grab dinner from the food trucks, then kick back on your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy this monthly concert series. Food trucks begin serving at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, 954-747-4600 www.sunrisefl.gov

Twilight Forest Stroll SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198

Music at Mickel

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to kick back with an evening of live music under the stars. Free. 7:30-9:30pm, MICKEL PARK CONCERT PAVILION, 2675 NW Seventh Ave, Wilton Manors, www.wiltonmanors.com

Tour de Broward SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

A day full of fun including a family walk, run, bike rally and children’s play area to raise money for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Registration fees vary depending on event and date of registration. MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK,

16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, www.tourdebroward.com

WANT MORE FUN? For additional local events, check our online calendar at www.browardfamilylife.com

Join a naturalist to explore the nature center at night. Closed-toe shoes, pre-registration and pre-payment required. $5. 7:30-8:30pm, FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER,

Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. Changes and cancellations do occur. Please double check the details before setting out on your adventure.

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WORDS of wisdom

Tooth Wisdom AN UNEXPECTED LIFE LESSON BY DOLORES SMYTH “Yeeeesss! Wooooo!” My friend’s 6-year-old daughter, Clara, rejoiced and trotted a victory lap around the playground, a trickle of blood connecting her mouth to her chin. Undeterred, she held up her arms in triumph, showing the other children the prize pinched between two fingers: her first lost tooth. The kids oohed and aahed almost in unison. Clara’s mother and I stood and applauded from an adjacent park bench. That’s when I noticed my own 6-year-old daughter hugging her knees and sobbing under the clubhouse, where she and Clara had just been playing. “What’s wrong, honey?” I asked. “Clara lost (sob) her tooth before me. I’m almost 7 (sob) and the Tooth Fairy forgot that. Now Clara’s tooth fell out before mine, and me and Clara are out of order. It’s not fair!” “Well, it’s not your turn yet to lose your first tooth. Now wipe your tears and go congratulate Clara on her special moment,” I said matter-of-factly, as if I myself lived life instantly high-fiving everyone who got something I wanted. As my daughter mulled over what I hoped was an empowering life lesson that she’d thank me for one day, I was gripped by my own hypocrisy. Long-buried memories resurfaced before my mind’s eye, resurrecting scenes in which I had let envy keep me from congratulating others for their accomplishments. My thoughts yanked me back to high school. A classmate had just bested me for 10th place in our graduating class by a hundredth of a GPA point. The classmate, a quiet girl with few friends, had always been kind to me. Despite that, I’d responded to her victory with a huffy silence that left her alienated and hurt for the remainder of senior year. I tried shaking away feelings of remorse over my childhood pettiness, but my conscience was not yet done with me. Another image materialized: I was at my first job out of grad school. I watched as a coworker landed a position I had hoped would remain vacant for a few more months until I became eligible to apply for it. My co-worker berated assistants in the hallway; I did no such thing. He siphoned credit from his peers; I did no such thing. He also brought in a consistent stream of business; I also did no such thing. Given his greater contribution to our

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company’s bottom line, my co-worker ascended the corporate ladder. Me? I got a cringe-worthy memory of avoiding him and simmering in my office for days. The injustice of my co-worker getting a promotion despite being the office sleaze wasn’t the point, since life isn’t always fair. Instead, the lesson in that memory was that I’d later regret such inelegant refusalsto congratulate peers. With a sudden urgency for my daughter to stem such future regrets, I again encouraged her to congratulate Clara on her happy moment. “I know it’s not easy, but you’ll feel bad about it later if you don’t.” My kid gave me a half-smile in response, and shuffled her light-up Sketchers in Clara’s direction. I fretted until I heard my daughter mutter a sincere-enough “that’s awesome” to her pal. That’s my girl. Moments later, the fallen tooth was forgotten. The two girls had resumed their gleeful game, albeit with a new lisp for one of the agents, and an avoided would-be regret for the other. Dolores Smyth is the mother of three children under 10. She has been writing essays and short stories since around the time of her first lost tooth.

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