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From the cover Thanks to all the parents who entered their children in Child Guide’s 2013 Cover Kids Contest. Chayse and Jordyn of Winchester are featured on the holiday front cover for November/December. Cover photo by Joy at All About Emotions Photography www.allaboutemotions.com • See ad on page 3.
2014 Cover Kids Contest begins Nov. 1. See page 6 for details and entry form. We encourage you to send seasonal photos of your children that Child Guide can use in filler spaces throughout the magazine or on the slide show on our website. Send in photos of your kids dressed up for Halloween, Christmas, Easter and other holiday pictures, as well as photos for spring, fall or winter taken outdoors. Email to coverkids@childguidemagazine.com throughout the year. Page 2
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Tickety Toc: Chime Time Adventures DreamWorks Holiday Collection. Available for the FIRST-TIME this limited edition collection features four holiday favorites in one DVD gift set. The glittering box set includes Shrek The Halls, Merry Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda Holiday and Dragons Holiday: Gift of the Night Fury as well as bonus features including games, music videos and more! www.dreamworksanimation.com
Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue. Wilson, Koko and Brewster are moving up to the next level of training! In Ready to Rescue, the first ever, super-sized special, Wilson takes on new challenges and makes daring rescues as the newest member of Chuggington’s emergency rescue squad. Koko and Brewster join in on the new adventures as do many new characters. Get those wheels to the rails for all new adventures in Chuggington! From Anchor Bay Entertainment www.chuggington.com Lost and Found. Based on the best-selling book by Oliver Jeffers, this award-winning film tells the unforgettable story of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep. Although at first unsure what to do, the boy becomes determined to help the penguin find his way back home...even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole! From Entertainment One (eOne) www.eonefamily.com
Barney 3-Movie Pack. Set includes The Land of Make Believe, Let’s Make Music & Night Before Christmas. This super-dee-duper collection of three feature length movies will fill the hearts of young ones as they enter the land of make believe, have fun making music and celebrate the biggest event of the year –
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Set in an extraordinary world behind the Tickety Toc Clock, Chime Time Adventures follows comedic heroes Tommy & Tallulah as they race to chime the time in Tickety Town...but as every hour passes and the clock springs to life, things don’t always run so smoothly! In these six exciting episodes, the twins and their adorable friends will embark on wild storybook shenanigans, daring circus acts and amazing magic tricks. From Anchor Bay Entertainment
Children’s Books Spriggles: Inspiration encourages children to "Aim high, Butterfly," "Never say can't, Ant," "Be an achiever, Beaver," "Keep on tryin', Lion," and many more to inspire them in the areas of character building, persistence, and goal-setting. Written by Martha and Jeff Gottlieb. Baby Santa. Meet the youngest, and most rambunctious member of the Claus family Baby Santa. When disaster threatens Christmas, there is only one person who can save the day (and the presents). Is he really ready to ride in his father’s magic sleigh? Youngsters of all ages will delight in the adventures of the North Pole’s most adventurous child. Written by M. Maitland DeLand, M.D.
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MaggieMooseTracks Christmas Star with plush Maggie Moosetracks dog. Maggie spends her first winter in the forest. When Flint, the feral cat celebrates Hanukah, Maggie asks herself what is her holiday tradition. Meanwhile, Mr. & Mrs Beaver try to save Maggie’s friend Charlie from drowning in the raging river. This adventure and more keep Maggie and her firends busy while Maggie searches for the meaning of her Christmas tradition. Will she find it upon the Christmas star? Written by Mari Campbell.
Master Davey & the Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger. Hopper Smith is no ordinary boy. With the power to unlock the stories hidden inside the tea, Hopper must save a village and its precious tea from extinction. But, will Hopper have the courage to make it through the ancient forest, battle the treacherous monsoon winds, and face the fierce Blue Tiger to accomplish his mission? The book takes children on an imaginative journey through the senses into the world of tea and will enhance a child’s imagination and self esteem.
Let’s Rhyme with Time teaches children to tell time on a round clock, rather than digital, with friendly illustrations and catchy poems. Designed for children 4 years and older, author Carmine Dapice has crafted a book that fits well into current curriculum and fun enough to be read as a bedtime story. Packed with pages for working independently or with a parent, this book will get kids telling time in no time! Secrets of Your Guardian Angels will open your heart to the angels all around you and will teach you how to hear their message. It is a spiritual guide that the children in your life will love...and that will change their lives forever. Written by Mayte Fernandez.
Dear Granddaughter, Life Lessons from Your Grandmother. In this book, author Judy Smith shares her heartfelt insights with the granddaughters of the world. She reminds young women everywhere just how special their grandmothers really are.
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Alpha Cards - ABC Flash Cards for BOYS! Make recognizing, learning and remembering ABC’s fun! 26 cards (4.25″x6″) to make you laugh out loud. Silly words and hilarious illustrations. Just the right amount of gross mixed with a ton of funny! Sturdy box to keep the cards stored away on a book shelf. Made in the USA! www.he-is-all-boy.com.
Tigger Activity Toy. The new developmental activity toys featuring beloved Disney characters Mickey and Minnie, Pooh and Friends, Nemo, Squirt and Dumbo will delight both babies and parents alike! Kids Preferred designs each item to make early childhood exploration a memorable and exciting activity full of new experience that encourages growth and discovery during playtime. Each toy offers a new world of color, sound, movement and enjoyment, plus teethers for their newest fans. A perfect gift for any little ones in your life! MSRP $17.00. Buy at Kids Preferred store on Amazon.com.
Muddy Puddles Bathtime Peppa. Bath time has never been more fun with this new toy from Fisher Price! Help Peppa get clean after a day spent in muddy puddles! Also includes a George water-squirter, a scrub brush and a bathtub caddy that sticks on tub walls. Sold exclusively at Toys R’ Us. $12.99.
Books for Grown Ups True Love Waits. No matter what path a kid takes, the teenage years are filled with bumps and bruises. The big question is whether you’re helping them find the path to a successful, happy life or the path to entitlement and debauchery? Joanna Chestnut offers parents and teens guidance on the road to self-respect and modesty. Survival of the Hive: 7 Leadership Lessons from a Beehive. Leaders can inspire and engage, or they can disappoint and disillusion employees. This book takes the lid off a beehive and provides a fun, relevant and reflective look at effective leadership through the eyes of one of the world’s most industrious creatures, the honeybee. Authors Deborah Mackin and Matthew Harrington use the bee colony and specifically Zync, the queen-inwaiting, as an entertaining fable to help leaders build accountability, communicate more effectively, engage and motivate the workforce, and sustain loyalty and commitment.
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RingStix Lite is a totally new kind of outdoor game that gets kids wanting to go outside and play. The company created the game as a fun new way to get outside and encourage children to get active and off the couch. RingStix has been awarded 9 different toy and game awards! Read more at www.ringstix.com
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Tickets American Boychoir Christmas Show on Sunday, December 8, 3 p.m., at The Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg. Family four pack of tickets – 2 adults, 2 students. See page 1 for more info or go to www.thecapitoltheatre.org.
Parenting Tool Flexi-Fit Toilet Trainer is a fully size adjustable toilet training seat, ensuring children feel secure and comfortable. Adult toilet seats come in many shapes and sizes. However, most toilet training seats have no size adjustments so they can wobble around and make the child feel uncomfortable and insecure. The Flexi-Fit has a unique squeeze flex action and adjustable prongs so that it fits securely on to the toilet seat. Also includes full splash guard below and above the seat. $19.95, www.pourty.com
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moving, walking a path of unwavering, unrestricted faith for God. Through an account of Lindbert’s personal experience with God– as a mother, wife and child of God, the book takes women on a journey to develop stronger faith and to begin living fully in the present and without regret. Seeing God with an unwavering faith means as Christians we can listen to His messages and act swiftly without fear.
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2014 Cover Kids Contest Would you like to see your child’s picture on our cover? Deadline: Feb. 7, 2014 FREE
Who wins? We’re looking for a variety of children who are representative of our readership area, as well as children of different ages. Photos entered may appear in Child Guide’s pages or on our website: www.childguidemagazine.com.
How do I enter my child? We encourage you to enter via email by sending 2 photographs of your child(ren) to coverkids@childguidemagazine.com, including information from form at right and permission please. Our website’s new design includes a slideshow of children, so we’ll use entries for these online photos. Use form at right to mail photographs (sorry, photos cannot be returned). Each photo should be 3 x 5 inches or larger. Send photos with completed form or with all info in an email with photos attached. No professional photos and only one entry per child, please. You may submit entries for siblings together – Child Guide sometimes uses multiple children for cover shots. Children must be 14 or younger. We encourage you to send seasonal photos of your children that Child Guide can use in filler spaces throughout the magazine ... dressed up for Halloween, Christmas and other holiday pictures, spring, fall or winter outdoor photos.
If my child wins, what will s/he receive? If your child is selected as one of our 2014 Cover Kids, s/he will win a place on the cover of one of our 2014 issues. Submitted photos will not appear on covers* – cover shots will be taken by a professional photographer. *Child Guide’s Annual Family Resource Guide for March/April uses a collage of smaller photos as shown above. Dependent upon quality and resolution, we reserve the option of using submitted photos for this issue. Page 6
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Creating “Home Sweet Home” for Foster and Adopted Children BY
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ringing home a new child is an exciting experience. It can also be overwhelming, especially when the child comes to you through foster care or adoption. The child has already been through the trauma of at least one move and separation from familiar caregivers. They are likely scared, and confused. The same is often true for the new parents and any children already in the home. My daughter entered foster care at age four and lived in a dozen places before my husband and I adopted her when she was nine. We met her on a Monday and she moved in with us that Friday. This included flying half way across the country with us. We had anxiously been preparing to bring her home for six months while we waited for interstate placement paperwork to clear. However, she wasn’t given nearly the same amount of time to process the change. We weren’t allowed any
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contact with her before our first meeting and she didn’t even know we existed until days before our arrival. She had a new state, home, school and parents to adjust to with very little preparation. It was a difficult transition for our family. We understood each home has a different set of rules, expectations and dynamics and that our daughter would need time to adjust. However, my husband and I underestimated how challenging it would be for us to settle into our new life as parents of a traumatized nine-year-old. Therapist, Nancy Mehesy, has worked with many foster and adoptive families. She offers the following advice.
Have reasonable expectations. Nancy says, “Foster and adoptive families have a delightful
desire to care and love but are often surprised when the child is not responsive and appreciative. Expectations are usually unrealistic.” She suggests parents consider what the situation is like for the child. “Children are usually very scared and have no idea what to expect when they enter a new home. It’s like arriving in a foreign country in which you do not know the language or customs until you step on the landmine and are corrected.” She encourages those starting this journey to talk to experienced foster or adoptive families and caseworkers who can guide them towards more realistic expectations. She also emphasizes that the family will never be the same. “Adding a child to the home through foster care or adoption changes the dynamics, priorities and daily operations of the home and impacts every member of the family.” continued on page 10
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Work to ease the child’s fear and anxiety. Nancy says there are several steps foster and adoptive families can take to make the transition easier. She suggests: Allow the children to have choices when appropriate. Respect items they bring with them from previous homes, such as books, toys, clothing and photos. Give the child plenty of notice and time to adjust to the family’s expectations and schedules. Help the child find words to express their feelings. Provide a safe and quiet space for when the child is overwhelmed. Grant permission for the child to continue caring about their biological family or previous foster parents. She adds parents shouldn’t expect bonding to occur quickly or to try to force it. Attachment takes time for everyone involved. She urges, “Be honest with yourself about all your feelings, hopes and fears, even if you think they are unacceptable.”
Prepare for challenging behavior. Nancy explains that the child may never have experienced structure or adult responsiveness. Instead they’ve learned that the world isn’t a safe place and they can only depend upon themselves. They may act out in an effort to keep themselves closed off to the new family for fear that they will be rejected yet again. Each move is very traumatic and often results in the child building stronger internal walls in an effort to protect themselves. Nancy says challenging behaviors, including defiance, tantrums, aggressiveness and destruction, are common in foster and adopted children. “Their wounds are silent and often misunderstood. Their behavior, which may be unusual, has a much deeper meaning than trying to rebel against authority.” She offers three warnings: The child may go through a “honeymoon period ‘good’ Page 10
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behavior” at first. Traditional parenting methods are often ineffective with traumatized children. A therapist experienced in trauma and adoption issues can help you explore alternatives. Friends and family may pull away because they don’t understand the situation or know how to respond. She adds, “A commitment to love even when children behave in an unlovable manner is vital.” Foster and adoptive mothers share their experiences: Kelly Martin received an emergency call from her agency last year. A four-year-old boy and his nineyear-old sister were in need of a home immediately. The family had never fostered school age children and had previously only been open to one child at a time. However, they felt compelled to step up to the need and are pleased the children have become part of their family permanently. Their biological daughter was ten at the time and Kelly wishes there would have been time to prepare her more. She explains, “The transition was harder for my bio family than I thought it would be. This impacts everyone in the home, not just the foster children moving in. We have really struggled making sure everyone knows how special they are as individuals.” Danielle Stevens-Fasnacht treats any child that enters her home as a member of the family right away. She says, “Every child deserves to truly feel part of the family regardless of if they are with you for one night, a year or forever.” She tries to make the transition less painful by purchasing the same shampoo, laundry detergent and food items used at the previous home whenever the information is available. She also works hard to honor the people who were part of the child’s life before her. She says, “Just because a child is an infant when they are placed in a new home, doesn’t mean they don’t long for their biological parents. If I can love more than one child, then my
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Readers Giveaway for family with adopted child Min Min and the Magic Garden Min Min lives in a wonderful place in China with other children and nannies that care about her. She visits a ‘magic’ garden and talks to her friend White Bunny who listens to everything she has to say, including wishing for a family of her own. Will Min Min get her wish? White Bunny knows! And you’ll find out, too, in this journey of adoption from a young child’s point of view. Written by Lisa Tennant. Use form on pg. 5.
child can love more than one mommy.” She continues contact with biological families whenever it is safe and appropriate. This isn’t possible for the siblings placed with the Martin family due to a history of extensive abuse. The trauma the children endured has made forming a parent-child relationship difficult, but Kelly is confident “time and persistence will pay off in the end. They just need time to understand that we are not going to harm them, will love them no matter what, and we will be there for them for the rest of their lives.” Our daughter has been home for nearly three years now. The first year was frightening, exhausting and frustrating for all of us. We got some things right and missed the mark on others. It’s hard to believe in “forever” when you’ve had a dozen sets of parent figures in nine years, but she’s finally beginning to feel confident that our commitment to her is genuine. The abuse, trauma, abandonment and instability she suffered before us left her with scars we’re all working hard to heal. It’s a tough road, but so worth it. She summed it up best while both celebrating me and grieving for her biological family on Mother’s Day by saying, “Adoption is complicated.” Rachael Moshman is a freelance writer and blogger. Her greatest accomplishment is becoming her daughter’s last mother through adoption from the foster care system. Find her at www.rachaelmoshman.com. www.childguidemagazine.com
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Teaching your kids to give BY NICOLE SERGENT, MILESTONES & MIRACLES emember that old saying, “Tis better to give than to receive”? Well about this time every year, amongst all the gift wish lists and crazy shopping, I try to remind my children (and myself) of this life lesson. It’s not easy, nor am I always successful with my moral lesson, but I try! Below we listed some websites and organizations that we have donated to in the past. All of them are related to giving to other children. I think if we expect our kids to understand the importance of giving to their neighbor, we need to choose a charity or organization that serves children. Then it will be easier for your child to empathize with the child in need. So as you are finalizing your holiday budget, considering cutting a few corners so that you can include a donation to someone in need. Not only will you be teaching your child about charity, you will feel good about yourself too!
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Project Night Night – A wonderful non profit organization that provides tote bags for you to stuff with a stuffed animal, blanket and book. The tote bags are then distributed to homeless and domestic violence shelters to children in need. Most of our children enjoy a story before bedtime and snuggle a “lovie” as they drift off into dreamland. How sad it is to think that some children are so
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quickly removed from their home and moved into shelters that they may not have time to grab any of their belongings. These night night packages hope to bring sweet dreams to all children in need. www.projectnightnight.org
World Vision – Their slogan is “Building a better world for children”…love it! World Vision offers many ways to support children in need and fight hunger around the world. You can sponsor a child, purchase animals, donate to help provide clean water, and many other donation opportunities. www.worldvision.org
Samaritan’s Purse – Every year around the holidays Samaritan’s Purse sponsors “Operation Christmas Child”. By filling a shoebox with small toys and hygiene essentials, you could be giving a child around the world the only Christmas gift they will receive. To help your child better understand the impact of their gift, you can track your shoebox online to find out what country your shoebox is distributed and write a letter to the receiving child in the hopes of hearing back from them. www.samaritanspurse.org
Read to Me – A non profit that distributes care packages to underprivileged new moms in hospitals. Included in the care package is a new book, onesie, tote bag and a special note to mom explaining the importance of sharing the joy of books and reading with their newborn baby. You can make a monetary donation at www.readtomeco.org. continued on page 12
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A Puppy as a Present? BY CHRISTINA KATZ
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othing makes a house feel like a home and bonds a family together better than a scampering little bundle of fur, grrs and facelicks. But let’s keep things real, folks. That sweet, helpless man’s best friend is also an animal with instincts, which need to be channeled, pronto, before your little cutie pie morphs – seemingly overnight – into a weapon of mass home destruction. So, if you want to keep your home intact tomorrow, do not dally today. Gaze into those puddly, Iwill-never-leave-your-side eyes, and promise your little home-wrecker that you will do whatever it takes to keep him and your home puppysafe. If you act quickly, with your heart and your checkbook open, you can help your puppy adjust calmly and safely to your family’s everyday routine.
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animal you bring into your home needs a clean bill of health and several rounds of inoculations to keep it and your family safe. Use the crate to safely transport your pup to the vet. Resist the urge to let your puppy be loose or on your lap in the car. Puppies are usually unfazed by quick trips to the vet for multiple shots in the shoulder and they often sleep longer after they receive their vaccinations.
Gate him off. If you let your dog run loose throughout your home, you are asking for trouble. Designate puppy-safe areas indoors, which can be cordoned off, and do not have electrical cords or loose items that could become shock or choking hazards. Kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and laundry rooms work best for a young pup. Think puppy-proof instead of babyproof.
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breaks. Until then, set an alarm for the amount of time you know he can hold it. Otherwise, you are teaching him how to wake you whenever he wants. When the alarm goes off, scoot that pup straight outside, give the command to go, and praise the results. Then, in the future, every time your pup comes out of his crate, he’ll remember where he’s supposed to go.
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chew things that come from digestible, dehydrated animal parts. Bonus: real bones and animal parts are unlikely to be confused by your pup with everyday household items like slippers, shoes, and stuffed animals. Be especially leery of rawhide chews, no matter how rampant in pet stores, because they do not digest easily. And don’t forget to get bitter before you become bitter, by purchasing Bitter Apple spray to apply to furniture legs, upholstery, or any chewable surfaces within your pup’s reach during teething time.
Be ready for anything. Things will likely not always turn out the way you would like. And by “things,” I am referring, of course, to pee and poop. If you are prepared for an accident before it happens, you will be less likely to freak if and when it does. So, be prepared for the worst and when the unthinkable happens, try not to over-react. Keep cleanup supplies and enzyme spray at the ready to remove the pee-hither scent from the scene of the crime.
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benefit from less wear and tear on your home and stuff. A few times a day, let him run loose outside with supervision or take him out on a leash and plan to run a bit yourself. Plenty of fresh air and exercise is good for the whole family and puppies that get enough exercise sleep better, too. And if it’s too cold outside, just get down on the floor and play. When you wear your little guy out before bedtime, you’ll all sleep better. Enjoy your puppy! He won’t stay little for long. In return, he will provide love and companionship for the whole family. Author and journalist Christina Katz knows that sweet puppies turn into even sweeter dogs. Her latest book is The Writer’s Workout from Writer’s Digest Books.
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Christmas Shopping with a Playful Purpose BY
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s much as I am a “Thanksgiving advocate,” it is happening. All around us, Thanksgiving is being skipped over (not to mention poor Veteran’s Day!). The stores all seemed decked out with holly by Halloween and I’ve even heard a few carols. I know Christmas is quickly approaching when I open my mailbox and four to five toy catalogs fall out daily. I pay specific interest to the contents of those catalogs as co-owner of 1-2-3 Just Play With Me. We read extensively about toys as tools for play and have had some great conversations about what is available on the market today. Here’s our verdict: It is not an easy task to find a “good toy” in large chain stores. There are some, but they are the minority. What defines a “good toy” in our minds? One that can be used for several years in multiple ways. One that is durable, safe and not overpriced. One that doesn’t “do it all” for your child. In a recent article in Parents magazine, the founding director for the Alliance for Childhood, Joan Almon states, “A good toy is 95% child and 5% toy.” We couldn’t agree more. Page 16
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So for all you parents who have early holiday shopping giddiness, we challenge you to ask yourself the following questions when standing in that toy aisle: How many ways can I think of this toy being used? Will this toy promote language and social interaction for my child when playing with it? Can I creatively think of ways this toy can be used rather than it’s intended purpose? Is this toy age appropriate for my child now and will he/she still find it interesting in some way in six months to a year? Is the toy safe? Working in the homes of families with small children has many benefits, but one is that I see first hand which toys are played with time and time again and which are pushed to the corner. I often embarrass my husband and kids in the stores around this time of year because when we find ourselves standing next to parents or grandparents in the toy section, I can’t help either talking them into a toy or out of another!
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The bad news is that you might have to search a bit harder for a great toy on your list for that special child in your life, but the good news is that often the toys that don’t “do it all” for your child, are more reasonable. And being creative in your toy shopping can be quite fun. Here are some suggestions: Most children would love a trunk filled with dress up clothing (for boys and girls) from your closet or a thrift shop. Consider taking the dollars you’d spend on a big toy and instead purchasing an art center for a child. You can pick bins or shelves with baskets of art supplies (some purchased like paints and paper and some saved likes bottle caps or paper towel rolls), or maybe an easel or dry erase or chalkboard for endless hours of creative artistic play. Search for toys that can be used many ways. When I was a child, my parent’s old calculator had to serve as a phone, calculator, computer, cash register and space ship. We don’t need to provide a separate toy for separate functions. Allowing children to translate their knowledge of an object or toy to a different purpose, builds problem solving and creative thinking skills. Don’t forget about music. I haven’t met a kid who doesn’t love a harmonica as a gift. They are very reasonable and unique. Give the time of you sharing an experience with a child. Tickets to a play or show, a museum, or aquarium alongside a special adult are a lasting treasure. Don’t forget physical toys. Winter keeps some of us indoors, but remember that kids need to move to learn and to behave! Jump ropes make excellent stocking suffers and can be used in a variety of ways. Every child should have a ball to play with. Hula hoops are fun for toddlers and adults! Magic sets, puppet shows or kid-friendly cookbooks with some cooking supplies are not commonly advertised, but nice choices for cooperative play. Dolls and blocks are probably our favorite “bang for your buck” toys because they can be used in so many ways for so many years. Both promote language, social and motor play and require all kids and no batteries to operate! Look beyond the “regular stores.” You can often find deals online or unique items in smaller shops. We wish you a happy shopping season and hope these tips are helpful. You will always be your child’s favorite toy, so no matter what you choose, don’t forget to add your time and your attention on your list of gifts to give that special child in your life! Nicole M. Sergent, MPT is a pediatric Physical Therapist for the West Virginia Birth To Three Program and co-owner of Milestones & Miracles, LLC. www.childguidemagazine.com
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Holiday do’s and don’ts re you planning to throw the good eating rulebook out the window this Thanksgiving, joining many Americans who spend two months in a marathon of fattening foods? Statistics show that each year the average American gains five pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. With so many tempting treats around during November and December, it can be a challenge to enjoy the holidays and still hold onto healthy eating habits, especially when you have young children. Anne Buzzelli, Registered Dietitian and owner of BuzzNutrition, a nutrition consulting practice in Staunton, Virginia suggests looking at holiday parties as an exciting challenge. She said, “Your mission is to learn one new thing about each person at the party,” and take the focus off of the food. If you find it hard to keep the kids away from all the sweets, then it is smart to have an eating game plan. The most important step, according to Buzzelli, is to give your kids and yourself a snack before you head out to a party or gathering. It is also a good idea to keep everyone hydrated since mild dehydration can bring with it the urge to eat. Water is even a useful tool for adults who enjoy the occasional holiday cocktail. Drinking a glass of water between alcoholic drinks will help limit the effect of the cocktail and at the same time can keep your alcohol calorie intake lower. Holidays are about fun and family so don’t set yourself up to be the food police but do survey the buffet table and make a plate for your young children. That way you can select some healthy choices like carrots, nuts, raisins, orange slices or humus and whole grain crackers. If you are bringing something to the party, make your contribution a salad, fresh fruit plate or vegetables and a healthy dip. Now you know there will be at least one healthy choice for your family. Buzzelli added that basic food choices do make a big difference when it comes to holiday eating. “Eat meats and vegetables before pastas, breads and starchy vegetables. Protein and fiber fills the stomach faster and makes you feel fuller sooner.” Buzzelli explained that carbohydrates, especially wheat, make you feel hungrier than you are. Then, let the kids play, preferably away from the buffet table. If they don’t see the tempting array of cookies, cake and candy, it is easier to get them to stick to one or two small pieces of dessert later after they have already eaten something healthy and filling. When dealing with food allergies, a growing problem for many families, Buzzelli recommends you tell your host if someone in your family has a food allergy. “It would be disappointing for them to put all that work into a meal only to learn someone can only eat the salad.” Buzzelli suggests you volunteer to bring a dish that everyone can eat, choosing something that accommodates other guests who might be vegan, gluten free, have a nut allergy, or some other food restriction. Now, relax and enjoy the festivities.
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Heads Up Through November 17 The Students of Ski Holm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Exhibition of artwork by the students of Ski Holm. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.
Through November 24 Green Meadows Farm Fall Season, Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Rd., Ijamsville, MD. Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Touch and feed the animals, milk a cow, pig races, and animal show. 301/865-9203.
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Through November 28 “Miracles Amid The Firestorm,” National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Take a guided tour of the grounds to learn how the Sisters and Daughters of Charity served the soldiers during the Civil War. Email bbassler@setonheritage.org for more information. 301/447-6606. www.setonheritage.org.
Through December 20 Pre-School Open Gym, Chambersburg Recreation Department, 235 Third St., Chambersburg. Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-12 noon. Bring your child out to run around and play. Free play “open gym.” $2, person; $1, Borough residents. 717/261-3275. www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep.
Through March 30, 2014 Folk Art for Children: Handmade in America, 1760-1940, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. From the collection of Eleanor V. Lakin. Handmade objects that entertained children throughout American history. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.
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November Powhatan School Open House & Shadow 1noon. Day, 49 Powhatan Lane, Boyce, VA. 8:30 a.m.-12 Information session and faculty panel for parents with children interested in Kindergarten-7th grade. Campus tours at 10:45 a.m. Prospective students in grades 2-7 may “shadow” a Powhatan student from 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. R.S.V.P to Michael Hatfield, Director of Admission, 540/837-1009. www.PowhatanSchool.org. First Friday Art Walk, 1 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of exceptional shopping, drawings, paintings, new works and exhibits, and live music. 540/667-5166. www.oldtownwinchesterva.com. & 2 Candlelight Cemetery Tours of Frederick, Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. 7:30 p.m. Graves, crypts and monuments. Check website for exact times. Private
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DATE Wednesday, November 13, 2013 TIME 5:30pm – 7:30 pm LOCATION The Elks Lodge #684 289 Willowdale Drive Frederick, MD
MOMS Club of Frederick North Proudly Presents
The 11th Annual Frederick Area Preschool Fair
(Just off the Golden Mile)
An opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with representatives from over 30 area preschools and child care centers.
Connecting Children’s Faces With All The Right Places! Free Admission! Open to the Public! Children Welcome! For more information, please visit our website: www.momsclub-fredericknorth.com
woodworkers, fiber artists, jewelers, gunsmiths, potters, glassworkers, basket makers and more. See the growing artistic community in Berkeley County. 304/754-5727. www.studiotourwv.com. 1st Weekend Handmade Market, War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, WV. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Quality handmade market. www.facebook.com/SCCHandmadeMarket. 81st Annual Veterans Day Parade, East-West Potomac Streets, Brunswick, MD. 2 p.m. Pay tribute to our veterans and active military. 1 p.m. opening ceremonies. 240/508-3049. International Harp Ensemble Concert, Frederick Presbyterian Church, 115 W. Second St., Frederick. 2:30 p.m. “The British Are Coming.” Concert will feature 20 harpists performing diverse styles of music from Classical and Celtic to Popular and Modern. Free-will offering. 804/353-7001. www.harpensemble.org. & December 1 Carillon Concert, Baker Park, Carillon Tower, Frederick. 12:30 p.m. Free. 301/600-2888 or 800/999-3613. www.fredericktourism.org. Red Cross Babysitter Training, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Successful completion of final tests is required for certification. Ages 11-15. $80. 540/9555140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. , 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 Middle School Math Circle, Dancing Bears Toys & Gifts, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-3:30 p.m. or 4-5:30 p.m. Middle school students, 5th-8th grade, can experience and play with math concepts such as logic puzzles and 3D geometry without opening a textbook. Registration required. 301/631-9300. www.dbeartoys.com. www.downtownfrederick.org. , 5 & December 13 Schools Out for the Day, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities for
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ages K-Grade 5. Camp follows Clarke County Public School schedule and is subject to change. $25. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. , 18, December 2 & 16 “Falling” for PAWS Dogs, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. Every other Mon. afternoon, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Reading times with therapy dogs. 540/662-9041. Let’s Plant Bulbs! BE-Hive, 205 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. 5:30 p.m. Kids plant bulbs and take their plants home. 301/704-0324. www.be-hive.org. Old Tyme Christmas, Boonsboro Shafer Park, 37 Park Dr., Boonsboro, MD. 6:30 p.m. Parade with Santa, lighting of the town tree, luminaries, music and children’s activities. 301/432-5141. www.town.boonsboro.md.us. The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 7:30 p.m. Admission. 717/4777469. www.luhrscenter.com. The Trinity School of Frederick Open House, 6040 New Design Rd., Frederick. 9:30-11 a.m. Prospective parents have the opportunity to talk with Trinity parents about their experience, see students and teachers interacting in the classrooms, and ask questions of the Head of School. Private tours available throughout the year. 301/228-2333. www.trinityschooloffrederick.org. Let’s Love Our Pets! BE-Hive, 205 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. 5:30 p.m. Pet a Humane Society animal and learn how to care for our pets. 301/704-0324. www.be-hive.org. Planetarium Show: “Perfect Little Planet,” Earth and Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Admission. 240/236-2694. Maryland School for the Deaf Open House, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick. Call to register. 301/360-2054. www.msd.edu.
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Gridiron Championship Classic, Mike Callas Stadium, North Hagerstown High School, Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 12th annual football matchup between North & South Hagerstown High Schools. Admission. 301/739-8577, x116. www.hagerstownmd.org. Band Box Workshop, Roger Brooke Taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick. 1-3 p.m. Introductory workshop. Learn how band boxes, popular in the 19th century, were created and create one of your own. Registration required. $25/person. 301/663-1188, x104. www.hsfcinfo.org. Santa’s Arrival, Valley Mall, Belk Court, 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Hagerstown. 6-8 p.m. Come to welcome Santa. 301/582-0700. Country Breakfast, Rural Heritage Museum, Washington County Agricultural and Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 710:30 a.m. Hunter’s Stew, eggs, pancakes, sausage, gravy, bacon, pudding and all the trimmings. 240/420-1714. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org. Annual Christmas Craft Show, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, PA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 55 vendors with many different handcrafted items and more. Free admission. 717/597-0800. www.greengrovegardens.com. Holiday Extravaganza Benefit, Charles Town Lion Center 308 S. George St., Charles Town. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. P.R.A.Y (Providing Relief for Autistic Youth). Door prizes, holiday shopping, homemade food, and special visitors. 304/279-1908. Bakery Festival, Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free sampling of delicious baked goods. Market takes orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 540/6621391. Dash for Drew, Greencastle Antrim High School, 300 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle, PA. 9:30 a.m., race; 8:30-9:15 a.m., registration; 10 a.m., fun run/walk. Benefits the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation to fund
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continued from page 21 Drew’s Hope – a grief and loss support program for children, teens and their families. www.drewmichaeltaylor.org. www.dashfordrew.org. Veterans Day Program, Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 10-11:30 a.m. Veterans Day program presented by and honoring lady veterans. Program will cover a variety of eras and branches of the military. 540/6675869. Peace Sign Canvas Painting for Kids, Joyful Arts Studio, Anna’s Paperworks, 27 Center Square, Greencastle, PA. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Completed on a 12x12 canvas with acrylic paints. Ages 8 & up. All skill levels. $30. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com Festival of Fall Fun, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Community Room, 300A South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. 11 a.m. Crafts and activities that celebrate this time of year. For all ages, with adult. Call to register. 301/6006329. Junie B. Jones, Ric Luhrs Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Fun musical about first grade. Admission. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com. Moravian Stars, Joyful Arts Studio, Anna’s Paperworks, 27 Center Square, Greencastle, PA. 1-4 p.m. Learn to make Moravian Stars out of specially cut manila paper you can then paint or decorate. For all skill levels. $25. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com. “The Thrill of Skydiving,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Jay Frantz, experienced skydiver. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. Minnie Mouse! BE-Hive, 205 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. 2 p.m. Minnie Mouse is coming. 301/704-0324. www.be-hive.org. & 10 Winchester-Frederick County Open Studio Tour, Winchester. Fourth Annual Open Studio Tour. Fine oil & acrylic to forged steel and handmade furniture. www.shenarts.org. Fall & Holiday Craft Show, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade crafts including baskets, dolls, floral items, jewelry, paintings, photographs, pottery, clay, wood items and more. Free admission. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks.
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Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Sat., 10 a.m.3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free with Museum admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. Over The Mountain Studio Tour, Self-guided tour in Jefferson County, WV. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 21 professional artists and craft workers open their studios and workshops to the public at nine different locations. Free. 800/6240577 or 304/725-0567. Serenade For Strings, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Maryland Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert series. Admission. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.
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men and women. Scholarship fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Clear Spring High School and Washington County Technical High School. $30, per person in advance; $35, per person at the door. 301/2231769 (Sonja Hoover) or 301/582-0184 (Ralph Bartles). https://sites.google.com/site/qahlegac yscholarshipfund/bingo. Cumberland Valley School of Music Showcase Concert, Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. 3 p.m. Featuring music from the Civil War. Celebration of composers Wagner, Verdi, and Britten. 717/261-1220. Veterans Day 5K Walk-A-Thon To Support Wounded Warriors Project, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Get out and take a hike to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Light refreshments and entertainment. Pledge sheets available at the park office or visit www.friendsofskymeadows.org. 540/592-3556. www.virginiastateparks.gov. 9th Annual Echo Taps, Market and 2nd Streets, Frederick. 10:30 a.m. Brass musicians line the streets each playing Taps twice in turn, passing the call from Mt. Olivet Cemetery to Memorial Park to honor Veterans. 301/694-0829. Peace Sign Mosaic, Kid’s Class, Joyful Arts Studio, Anna’s Paperworks, 27 Center Square, Greencastle, PA. 3-5 p.m. Ages 7 & up. All skill levels. $25. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com and 25 Let’s Move Mondays, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Active play with a new theme each week. Ages 2-6. $4. 301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.
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Inc., 3 Battaile Dr., Winchester. 7-9 p.m., Nov. 16 Preview Party; 10 a.m.5 p.m., Nov. 17-23; 2-4 p.m., Nov. 20 Senior Day; 1-3 p.m., Nov. 24 Family Day. Decorated trees, wreaths & centerpieces, preview party, entertainment, auction, holiday shoppe, and more. 540/662-4564. www.myydc.org. to Dec. 28 “A Children’s Theatre Christmas Carol,” Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre & Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Dr., Frederick. Brand new Children’s Theatre Christmas show. Call for performance times and ticket information. Admission. 301/6626600. www.wayoffbroadway.com. & Dec. 7 Parent’s Night Out, Clarke Co. Parks & Rec, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 59 p.m. for ages 3-12. Children enjoy fun, popcorn and games while parents have a night out. Emergency forms must be completed prior to enrollment. $15, child; $10 per child when 2 or more children from same family attend. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. & Dec. 21 Discovery Story Theater, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. Powhatan School Admissions Weekend Open House, 49 Powhatan Lane, Boyce, VA. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Teachers will be on hand to talk to parents with children interested in Kindergarten7th grade. 540/837-1009. www.PowhatanSchool.org. Full Moon Walk, Foundation of the State Arboretum: Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 6-7 p.m. Explore the Arboretum under the full moon. $8, FOSA members; $10, nonmembers; $20, family. 540/837-1758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu. & 25 Fall Basket Making Classes, The Council for the Arts of Chambersburg, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Confetti Bread Basket or Party Platter Basket. All skill levels welcome. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net. Craftworks Drum Circle, Craftworks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV. 6:30-9 p.m. Free musical jam session. 304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org. The Gothard Sisters, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. Hagerstown Live on Stage! Family entertainment with fiddling and step dancing. Admission. 301/790-2000. www.mdtheatre.org. & December 21 The Bear’s Bedtime Stories, Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Family event. Kids come in pajamas and hear the Bear’s favorite bedtime stories, songs and rhymes. Free. 301/631-9300. http://www.dbeartoys.com.
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Hands-On History with Guess & Friends, Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10-11 a.m. Guess the Iron Dog visits to explore how people lived in the past. Hands-on activities and historic and reproduction objects. Registration required and can be done online at http://dbeartoys.com/funtimes. Ages 3 & up. 301/663-1188, x105. www.hsfcinfo.org. Thankful Thanksgiving Craft, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children make a Thanksgiving craft. Ages 3-5. $14. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Music by Apollo Theater Youth Players, BE-Hive, 205 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. 5:15 p.m. “The Little Mermaid.” 301/704-0324. www.behive.org. Kiwanis Travelogue: “Mexico: The Bad, The Great & The Ugly,” South Hagerstown High School, S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 7 p.m. Travel movie narrated in person by Bill Behrenbruch. $10, adults; $5, students. 301/7391981. & 21 A Country Gospel Christmas, Pennsylvania Opry, 23 W. Seminary St., Mercersburg, PA. 2 p.m. Admission. 717/328-5959. www.paopry.com. Kinder Konzert, Hagerstown (MD) Community College, Kepler Theater, 11400 Robinwood Dr. 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Opera Cat. Free concert for preschoolers. 301/7974000. www.marylandsymphony.org. Planetarium Show: “Perfect Little Planet,” Earth and Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Admission. 240/236-2694. Trace Adkins Holiday Show, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 8 p.m. Country star Trace Adkins. Admission. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com. , 22 & 23 Kids Closet Winter Holiday Sale, Best Western Grand Venice Hotel, 431 Dual Highway, Hagerstown. Save 60-90% off the retail price for quality, gently-used children’s clothes. Find everything you need for your babies, children and teens. Free admission. www.kidscloset.biz. Glow-in-the-dark Puppet Show, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD. 6:30 p.m. “Swimmy!” Stunning black light puppet show, based on the
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book by Leo Lionni. For all ages, with adult. 301/600-7200. Make a Thanksgiving Craft, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 1:30 p.m. Make a cool craft to celebrate Thanksgiving. For ages 3-5, with adult. Call to register. 301/600-7000. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony In Waynesboro, Center Square, Waynesboro, PA. 6-7:30 p.m. 717/7620397. Tree Lighting in Greencastle, Greencastle Square, Greencastle, PA. 7 p.m. 717/597-9200. Christian Singer Jason Crabb, The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m. Benefit concert for the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs. Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.
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Admission. 301/865-6800. www.adventureparkusa.com. Gustafer Yellowgold, Opera House Live, Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, WV. 2 p.m. Multimedia performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. $5, kids; $10, adults; $20, family. 304/876-3704. www.operahouselive.com. Sea Chanters Concert, Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Dr., Winchester. 2 p.m. The official chorus of the US Navy will perform free of charge. Email boxoffice@su.edu or call 540/665-4569 to reserve tickets. www.conservatoryperforms.org. Museum Consort: The Spanish Renaissance, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. to Feb. 24 18th West Virginia Juried Exhibition, WV Division of Culture and History, Dunn Building, Stephen St., Martinsburg. Traveling, biennial event that showcases the work of state artists and craftspeople. Exhibit features painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, mixed media and crafts. Unveiling Nov. 24, 2 p.m. www.wvculture.org Happy Gobble Day, Frederick County Library, Middletown Branch, 101 Prospect St., Middletown, MD. 11 a.m. Spend a morning being thankful. Hear turkey stories, sing thankful songs, and make a fall craft. Ages 3-11, with adult. 301/371-7560. Thanksgiving Celebration/ Storytime, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. 11 a.m. Hear a Thanksgiving story and enjoy some holiday-themed activities. For ages 3-5, with adult. 301/874-4560.
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Heads Up December continued from page 25 music, food, entertainment, extended shopping and more. 717/597-4610. Smithsburg Tree Lighting, Veteran’s Park, Smithsburg, MD. 6:30 p.m. 301/824-7234. www.townofsmithsburg.org. Olde Tyme Christmas in Boonsboro, Shafer Park, 37 Park Dr., Boonsboro, MD. 6:30 p.m. Christmas parade with Santa, lighting of town tree, luminaries, music and children’s activities. 301/432-5141. www.town.boonsboro.md.us. Christmas Parade and Lighting of Byron Park, Williamsport, MD. 7 p.m. Annual parade starts at Water Tower and goes to Town Center, ending up in Byron Memorial Park. 301/223-7711. www.williamsportmd.gov. Festival of Lights, City Hall Courtyard, 101 N. Court St., Frederick. 7 p.m. Holiday greetings, carols, and candle lighting ceremony. 301/600-2844. & 7 Santa’s Headquarters, Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Fri., 5-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa takes a break to visit with the children of Old Town Winchester. Free. www.visitwinchesterva.com. Christmas On The Farm, Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Fri., 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. See the Fahnestock House and Barn decorated for Christmas. Recreations of Christmas of the early 1800s. Free admission. 717/762-4723. www.renfrewmuseum.org. Candlelight Tours and Open House, Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Museum, 415 N. Braddock St., Winchester. Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 3-7 p.m. Experience a Confederate Christmas. House is decorated for the holiday season and living history interpreters will be throughout house and on museum grounds. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org. Candlelight Tours and Open House, George Washington’s Office Museum, 32 W. Cork & Braddock Streets, Winchester. Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 3-7 p.m. House is decorated for the holiday season and living history interpreters will be throughout house and on museum grounds. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org. Candlelight Tours and Open House, Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester. Fri., 68 p.m.; Sat., 3-7 p.m. The house is decorated with holiday floral arrangements by local garden clubs. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.
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Heads Up wooden Gingerbread House. Ages 6-12. $25. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Heritage Christmas, Downtown continued from page 27 Greencastle, PA. 7-9 p.m. Holiday music, food, entertainment, extended Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main shopping and more. 717/597-4610. Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 8 p.m. Holiday BISFA Holiday Spectacular, The classics. Admission. 717/477-7469. Maryland Theater, 21 S. Potomac St., www.luhrscenter.com. Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. Third annual holiday spectacular performed by the Crafty Christmas Time, students of the Barbara Ingram School Jefferson County Community for the Arts. The diverse talents of the Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam entire student body will be featured. Call Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children spend time to order tickets. 301/790-3500. www.mdtheatre.org. creating special Christmas ornaments. Ages 3-5. $14. 304/728-3207. , 21 & 22 A Christmas www.jcprc.org. Carol, Weinberg Center for the Cookies and Carriage Holiday Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Fri., Light Tour, Skater’s House, 2nd 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Clever and heartwarming Street and W. College Terrace, adaptation presented by Maryland Frederick. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Home Ensemble Theater. Admission. decoration and light tour held in Baker 301/600-2828. Park vicinity. Preregistration recomwww.weinbergcenter.org. mended. $10, children 2 & under are free on their parent’s lap. “The Christmas Star,” www.downtownfrederick.org. Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Country Gospel Christmas, Capitol Rodney Martin, retired planetarium Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chamberseducator. 301/790-0076. burg. 6:30 p.m. Gospel music and Christmas favorites in cooperation with www.discoverystation.org. the Pennsylvania Opry band and vocals. Holiday Concert: Madeline Admission. 717/263-0202. MacNeil, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. 6-8 Keepsake Gingerbread p.m. $5, adults; free, MSV members Houses, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, and ages 12 & under. 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah www.shenandoahmuseum.org. Junction, WV. 6-7:30 p.m. Prep, design Annual Messiah Sing-Along, and paint and embellish your own Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20
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Jefferson County Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Just for Dogs – Pet Lover’s Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kid’s Closet Connection Winter Holiday Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Market Street UMC Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MedExpress Urgent Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Jeffrey Pearlman, D.D.S. & Melanie Newman, D.D.S, Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover The Pediatric Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover ProDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Rings of Life Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 St. John Regional Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Shepherdstown School of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Thirty-One Gifts, Lizzy Fontaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Trinity School of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Winchester Day Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WV Urgent Care / Ranson & Inwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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