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August 2 Twin Cities Pet Show 10:30 a.m., George Washington Park, Centralia The annual Twin Cities Pet Show invites canines, felines, reptiles, rodents, arachnids – even stuffed animals — to compete for top honors in numerous, sometimes humorous, categories. Registration is required by July 30 if you want to enter. For more information, please visit TRL.org.
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August 6 Blueberry Festival All day, Mossyrock The festival includes a pancake breakfast, quilt show, car show, blueberry desserts contest, kid activities, music, parade and more. For more information, please visit mossyrockfestivals.org.
August 5 Music in the Park 7 p.m., Recreation Park, Chehalis Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy this music event featuring The New Blues Brothers Power Revue. For more information, please visit ci.chehalis.wa.us. Free Friday Night: Ocean & Sound 3 p.m., Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia All families get in free. Explore a pretend tide pool, dress up like a pirate and investigate ocean animals. For more information, please visit hocm.org.
August 6 SWW Kidsignment 9 a.m., St. Joseph School, Chehalis Find great deals on clothing, books, baby equipment and more. Event is also August 7 at 11 a.m. For more information, please visit stjoeschehalis.com.
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August 11 Morton Loggers Jubilee All day, Jubilee Arena, downtown Morton Event runs through August 14. Event includes parades, lawnmower races, logging shows, food, and more. For more information and schedule, please visit loggersjubilee.com.
August 13 32nd Annual Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival All day, Toledo High School Event runs all weekend and will feature Sammy Adkins & The Sandy Hook Mtn. Boys; Fern Hill; John Kael & Annie Staninec and Whiskey Deaf; The Hossetts; The Central Valley Boys. For more information, please visit washingtonbluegrassassociation.org.
August 13 Kids Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yard Birds Mall, Chehalis A fun day for kids and families. Event includes free hot dogs, fruit, ice cream and drinks, bounce houses, face painting, puppet show, Mr. Twister and more. For more information, please call (360) 748-1489. August 16 SWW Fair All day, SWW Fairgrounds, Chehalis Event runs through August 21. Concerts, carnival and midway, food vendors, exhibits, animals and rides. Also, don’t forget the demolition derby, rodeo and Family Day concert. For more information, please call (360) 740-2656.
August 18 Summer Reading Party 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Tenino Timberland Library Celebrate all of the reading you did this summer with fun activities, crafts, and refreshments. For more information, please visit TRL.org.
August 21 KACS Sponsored Family Day and Concert 4 p.m. Southwest Washington Fair, Chehalis The Sidewalk Prophets will headline the annual family day at the Southwest Washington Fair. The event is free to anyone at the fair. Local churches donated to this and include: Dayspring Baptist in Chehalis, Bethel Church in Centralia and Chehalis, Centralia Community Church, Cooks Hill Community Church, Mt. View Baptist Church and Chehalis Seventh Day Adventist. For more information visit southwestwashingtonfair.net. August 26 Chehalis Garlic Fest All day, SWW Fairgrounds, Chehalis Event runs through August 28th. Enjoy garlic food, handmade crafts, art, kid activities, music and more. For more information, please visit chehalisgarlicfest.com.
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Where: Boistfort Ave., downtown Chehalis When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through October 25 More Info: communityfarmersmarket.net Contact: (360) 740-1212
Centralia Farmers Market
Where: Pearl and Maple St., Centralia (across from Police Department) When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Through September More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org Contact: (360) 985-0662
August 27 Hub City Car Show 9 a.m., Downtown Centralia Come see classic cars, and shop local antique and specialty stores. For more information, please visit chamberway.com. SWWF
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The speed of sound is 768 miles per hour.
Acousticophobia is the fear of sound.
A sonic boom is a loud noise similar to thunder that is created by an object traveling faster than the speed of sound. The bones in your ear are the Malleus, Incus, and Stapes. They are also called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup. These are the smallest bones in your body.
A whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.
Sound travels faster through solids than through air. Sound travels through steel at 19,500 feet per second but when traveling through air its speed is 1,125 feet per second.
Diffraction of sound is when sound waves bend around corners and objects.
Sound comes from vibrations which create sound waves that we can hear.
Thunder is the sound of rapidly heated air caused by lightning. Georgia State University, Department of Physics & Astronomy
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PITCHING he pitcher steps up to the mound. The crowd is suddenly quiet. The pitcher is concentrating. An understanding of the science of physics will increase the pitcher’s chances of throwing a strike. The physics concepts of force, energy, friction and drag are a big part of the game of baseball!
Imagine you are a big league pitcher. Stand up and pretend to throw a baseball as hard as you can. How far do you think it would go?
A ball needs a lot of energy to overcome the force of gravity and get from the pitcher’s mound to home plate. It can’t get there by itself. The pitcher will use a wind up to throw, or put a force on the ball to give it the energy it needs to travel all the way to home plate.
Now go outside and try it for real. Measure how far you threw the ball.
Would it reach home plate? The distance between a pitcher’s mound and home plate is 60 feet, 6 inches.
is always pulling a baseball (and stuff like spilled popcorn at a ball game) down to the ground.
is a force that slows a moving object.
THIS KIND OF DRAG IS CALLED "WIND RESISTANCE.” BUT I CAN’T RESIST IT!
is an upward motion created by the aerodynamic force of an object through the air. This upward motion counters the pull of gravity.
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Teacher�Feature Sue Hanshaw , St. Joseph School, 2nd grade
Sue Hanshaw was one of the nominees in this year’s Family Favorite in the Teacher category.
How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching since 2003 which brings my teaching career up to 13 years. What inspires you the most when teaching? What inspires me the most about teaching are the many ways the children grow at St Joseph school. They grow closer to God, and are encouraged to stretch their minds and talents to the farthest possible point that they can achieve. What is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of teaching is when I see the joy and delight of a child’s awe and smile when they have learned something new and they’re excited about it. What hobbies and interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom? My hobbies outside the classroom are spending time with my husband out on our boat fishing. I also love to lie in the sun and read. But my most favorite hobby of all is spending time with my grandchildren.
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Sue Hanshaw on a Santa Parade this past December with her class.
I teach 2nd grade now but my past experience was in a K/1 looping class.
What is your favorite teaching memory? I have so many favorite teaching memories I honestly can’t choose only one. I guess I would have to say my favorite memories are when a child makes me laugh and/or cry. That first awe-haw moment on a child’s face. When they tell me they love me and I’m their very favorite teacher. Then I know I’ve really made What made you decide to become a teacher? a difference in a little one’s life. I didn’t decide I wanted to become a teacher until later in my adulthood. I was a Is there anything else you para-educator for the Napavine School District would like to add? for 12 years and liked the feeling of helping kids God had a plan for me as soon succeed. I decided with encouragement from as I was born. I didn’t my family and teacher friends to pursue my hear him calling until BA in Education at WSU. It was one of the best I was way into my decisions I’ve ever made! adult life. He knew where I belonged Do you have a mantra or quote you are and I am blessed always telling your students? that he chose the I like to use Jesus as an example by asking, path of teaching “What would Jesus do?” And I remind them for me. I really often of the golden rule, “Do unto others, as wouldn’t want to you would have them do unto you.” do anything else. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I always wanted to be a secretary even though I played a lot of “school” with my sisters. I loved to write poetry and short stories in my journal so I also thought about being a writer.
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Admission: $27 per family (up to six persons) $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-13, $6.75 for seniors and free for children 5 and under. Seal food is $2 per tray.
See a family of harbor seals put on a show for you, including self-taught antics to get your attention and feed them a tasty treat. The Seaside Aquarium features 36 glass front tanks that display a variety of marine life found living off of the Oregon Coast such as wolf eels, rockfish, surf perch, sea anemones, and pipefish.
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Want to host a great party but not sure where to have it? There are a lot of great local places that offer a variety of fun activities and atmospheres. Here are a few. Quesadilla Factory 1744 S. Gold St. Centralia, Wa. (360)623-1073 dillatime.com Monday — Saturday 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Bam! It's dilla time. Come build your own quesadilla from unique ingredients and party in style! We have over 20 arcade games, air hockey table, pool table and 3 Xbox 360's. There's something for everybody and plenty of room to spread out. Check out our website for party package details and our full menu. Napavine Sahara Pizza 114 Alder Ave. NW Napavine, Wa. (360) 262-0400 napavinesahara.com Sunday — Thursday 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. Friday — Saturday 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. Consistently voted one of the best pizzas in Lewis County, the Sahara Pizza in Napavine is MORE than just delicious pizza. Featuring a party room that fits 30 to 40 people, an air hockey table that will bring out the competitor in you and video games for the kids (or maybe adults!). Sahara Pizza in Napavine is a great place to schedule a birthday party, meeting, or just a family get together.
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Party Pointers Save Money on Accessories Television characters and toys are all the rage. Many children request their birthday party theme fit with a certain interest. Once you find a party store that carries the dishes and cups that match your theme, you may discover that these items can be quite expensive. To save money, purchase a tablecloth or a wall decoration in the particular licensed theme Combine the Fun Parents of school-aged children know how often pattern, then coordinate plates, napkins, cups birthday party invitations arrive in the mail. Take and even goodie bags with solid-colored, generic notice of the other students in your child's grade who alternatives that are less expensive. You will still have share a birthday around the same time and contact the feel of the theme without breaking the bank. Plus, fellow parents to determine if any would be interested the kids probably will not notice the difference. in having a combined birthday party to share the planning and costs. This opens up the guest list to a Keep Kids Occupied greater number of kids for more fun, plus other kids' Age-appropriate activities will help focus kids' parents may appreciate a one-stop-shopping type of attention and reduce the chances for mayhem. A birthday event, particularly when calendars are already scavenger hunt might work well for an outdoor filled with plenty of other extracurricular activities. party, keeping children entertained as they seek out Group rates for larger parties may be available too. each clue. Hands-on parties, where children get to make their own crafts or food, also focus energy Longer Isn’t Necessarily Better on a specific task. Make sure to supervise children Timing the party correctly can mean the difference so they don't get into trouble. Simple activities with between children who have a good time and those moments for downtime will be the most successful. who may get bored and become rambunctious. A party that lasts no more than two hours should Birthdays are a big day in many a child's life. suffice for getting in a few games, having food and Parents can make their children's parties special by enjoying dessert. keeping things simple and following a few guidelines. Parents work hard to create memorable party experiences for their children. But faced with the planning process year after year, throwing a memorable bash can be challenging. This year, take much of the work out of the party process by following these tips for success.
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Gift Horse by Kerry Serl of Napavine Madi F. of Boistfort earned spots at the state and regional high school equestrian competitions in May and June after becoming involved with horses — all through a helpful stranger, the 2007 flood, and a pony named Selena. In 2007, when Madi was nine years old, she attended the Baw Faw Grange Spring Fling where she met Janet Wood. Janet and Madi talked about horses and Janet invited her to come over and ride her pony, Selena. Later she gave her riding lessons and Madi developed a strong bond with Selena. That following December, between fourteen and twenty inches of rain fell in the Willapa Hills in just a few days. Water backed up in the Chehalis River behind a dam created by logs that had washed downstream. Suddenly the water broke free and a wave of water, came rushing down the Chehalis River toward Pe Ell, Boistfort and Chehalis, destroying things in its path and spreading through much of the Chehalis valley. The water kept rising until the barn was under nine feet of water. Madi’s dad, Ken, went to check on the Woods. Ray Wood shared the sad news that they could not find
Selena. They feared she had drowned. Ray said that they could not stand the loss of so many animals and were done with horses. If Selena did show up, Madi could have her. Three days later, Madi’s parents brought her to the Wood’s farm. They went into the barn and there was Selena! She was standing in water and mud, but she was alive. The rising waters had lifted her right out of her stall. Somehow, someway, she had swum to safety and made her way back to her home. The Woods honored their promise and let Madi have Selena. “I don't know if it was because I was young and didn't realize how disastrous the flood was, but I had a feeling that she would come back,” Madi says. “I walked in the barn and she was right there. I never lost hope.” Madi needed to learn to care properly for her brave pony. She joined 4-H, eventually learning to show Selena. Taking care of Selena taught Madi to love, care for, and show horses. When she was a high school freshman, she joined the W.F. West Equestrian Team, a co-op between
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Sydnee G. of Napavine has owned a horse for thirteen years. Sydnee homeschooled so was never part of a high school equestrian team but she did belong to 4-H for a year. Sydnee says, “I don’t have horses to show, I just enjoy spending time with them. They are my friends.” When she wanted riding lessons, she worked in a boarding facility in exchange for lessons. Caring for horses can be a lot of work. Sydnee lets her horses eat pasture grass a lot of the time, so does not have to feed them grain daily. She still needs to feed them hay part of the year, and then feeds them three times a day. Other Care Needed: • Hooves need to be cleaned every day and trimmed every four to eight weeks or a horse is shoed every six to eight weeks. • Water needs to be refilled every day to every four days — depending on the size of the trough. • Stalls need to be shoveled out regularly, often daily. • Horses need to be frequently brushed. • Teeth need to be checked every year as they keep growing. • Horses need to be dewormed three to four times a year. • Saddles and bridles need to be cleaned and moisturized regularly. 14 • August 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
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W.F. West, Centralia, Adna, and Napavine which allows girls from those high schools to compete on the W.F. West Team. The team competes in a variety of equestrian disciplines such as jumping, gaming, performance, dressage, steer daubing, and roping. The high school equestrian season runs from October to May, with state competition in May and regional competition in June. Last school year, Madi F. with Selena. Madi qualified for both. To qualify for state a rider has to place in the top three in all three meets in the event. Madi placed high enough in the HandObstacle Relay, Working Rancher, and Showmanship to qualify for state. Most of the W.F. West Team also High School qualified for state. The top five riders in each event Equestrian Teams at Washington’s state competition and Oregon’s state Rochester competition advance to a regional competition. Madi W.F. West Co-Op includes and five other girls from the W.F. West Team went Chehalis, Centralia, Adna and Napavine on to regionals and Madi placed 6th at the regional Mossyrock Co-Op includes competition in Working Rancher. Madi says showing horses has taught her confidence, Mossyrock and Winlock sportsmanship, and patience. “In the showmanship Tumwater Co-Op includes Tenino category, the main part is to show off your horse like it Riding Lessons Available: is the best one out there. You walk in with a smile on Denise Yearian, Saddle Pals, Chehalis, your face, shoulders back and chin up with as much (360) 748-6808 confidence as you can. After you start doing that every time you show, you start to believe it. I started noticing I Pam Kiehn, Acres of Pride, Chehalis, would walk around with my head up and my shoulders (360) 748-6006 back with confidence. I would do things that were out of my comfort zone because I was more confident.” In 4-H, Vicky Friedrich, RockyTop Arena, Salkum, members also practice public speaking. (360) 985-2080, barrel racing lessons only Madi says sometimes your goal is to win, but sometimes the goal is to get a skittish horse to the end of Bobbi Atkins, Napavine, SWWF the field without her getting scared. “Even though you (360) 262-9547 take last place you can still feel accomplished,” says Madi. Madi says, “I was interested in horses since I was very young and if I hadn't gone and found someone Kerry Serl and her that would give me lessons I would have never had a husband are raising a son in Napavine. chance to do all the things I have done. I didn't have a horse, but there are always people that will help and supply theirs to get you going.” To learn about 4-H, call Pam Watson at the Chehalis Courthouse 4-H Extension Office at (360) 740-1220.
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Bicycles and Books
by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Library
When I think of my childhood summers, two memories spring to mind. One is nestling into the
couch, reading all day. The other is spending endless hours on my bike, riding around the neighborhood with an ever-changing combination of siblings and friends. August gives us reliably warm weather to continue enjoying summer pursuits, so I encourage you to collect the kids, get on your bike and enjoy the outdoors. But don’t forget to carve out some time to enjoy reading (even if you can’t manage the marathon sessions of my childhood). Here are books featuring bicycling for preschoolers through upper elementary children to enjoy. Bike On, Bear! by Cynthea Liu considers the predicament of a brainiac bear who can do everything except ride a bike. Despite repeated attempts, Bear fails. Not even training wheels help. Mama Bear suggests doing research on bike riding, so Bear visits the library and follows a book’s suggestions to the letter. But Bear still fails. It isn’t until Bear masters the last suggestion – don’t think about it too much – that Bear simultaneously masters the skill and becomes a hero. Kristyna Littens’ whimsical pencil and crayon illustrations complement Liu’s humorous but sympathetic tone. A fun book with a positive message of persistence being rewarded. Best for preschool through first grade.
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Persistence (as well as training and innovation) also reward Tillie in Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, a Bicycle, a Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History by Sue Stauffacher. Tillie is a young lady living in the 1890’s. Despite discouragement from her mother and friends, Tillie follows her dream of not only riding bicycles, but racing them. This picture book biography explores Tillie’s career as a bicycle racer and the sensation she caused because of her domination of the sport. The book nimbly navigates Tillie’s life and will foster discussion about the differences between the 1890’s and today. Author Sue Stuffacher’s tone is adventuresome, never didactic, and the pen and gouache illustrations by Sarah McMenemy are comfortingly familiar despite depicting a far-away time. The drawings of Tillie’s races are simple, yet somehow epitomize competition and speed. Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, a Bicycle, a Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History is sure to please. Best for kindergarten and early elementary children. Other bicycle books to consider for pre-school and early elementary children include Bicycle Safety by Lisa M. Herrington, Eric’s Big Day by Rod Waters, and How is a Bicycle Made? by Angela Royston.
Societal constraints aren’t limited to girls in the 1890’s. In The Green Bicycle by Haifa Al Mansour, Wadja wants nothing more than to experience the freedom of riding a bike and the sensation of wind whipping through her hair. She’s determined to save enough to buy the green bicycle she spotted in a store window. But in Saudi Arabia, they are few opportunities to make money and girls aren’t supposed to call attention to themselves – even riding a bike is forbidden. While Wadja works to achieve her dream, readers gain a glimpse into the daily life of a Saudi girl and the expectations she and her mother live with. The story line propels the reader along while making one grateful to live in the United States!
Pedal It! How Bicycles are Changing the World by Michelle Mulder is an expansive look at bicycling. A brief history of bicycles and an explanation of bicycle mechanics is followed by a look at the many ways bicycles are used around the world. From a person-powered preschool “bus” to a mobile pet shop, bicycles help people get exercise, innovate and just have fun. They are also agents for change, particularly in countries with far fewer resources than the United States. Colorful photographs and an appealing layout enrich the reading experience. Best for for middle graders and adults. Other bicycle books to consider for upper elementary: Crunch by Leslie Connor, Hero on a Bicycle by Shirley Hughes, and Cyclist Bike List: The Book for Every Rider by Laura Robinson.
Visit the library for these books – or ask your friendly library staff to suggest other titles. Library books are available in many formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. You’ll also find DVDs, downloadable music, music CDs, and magazines for both you and your children. Don’t forget that your local library offers storytimes and other free events for all ages. Check the library events calendar at TRL.org to find out what’s happening near you. See you soon at the library!
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Different spiders weave different kinds of webs. Web-spinning spiders spin webs to trap food – flying and crawling insects they crave. Spiders rarely get caught in their own webs. They know where the sticky strands are located. Inside their webs are dry silk strands that they can walk on.
Follow each trail to find out which kind of web each of these spiders weave. Spun in quiet, dark corners, this is the most common kind of web.
A thread of spider silk is stronger than a thread of steel the same thickness. It is one of the strongest materials on earth. Circle every third letter along the spider’s drop line to find out what a rope of spider silk 1 inch thick (2.5 cm) could hold. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
Spun between blades of grass, the funnel web has a wide opening. The spider hides at the bottom of the funnel, waiting for insects.
Standards Link: Life Science: Animals have structures that serve different functions in survival; there is variation within a population.
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This web has spokes like bicycle wheels.
The spider attaches two points of its web to twigs. It holds on to the third point and attaches itself to a third twig. When an insect lands on the web, the spider loosens the end it holds and the web pulls the insect inside.
Spiders have little finger-like spinnerets at the rear of their bodies. They squeeze liquid from a silk gland between the spinnerets. When the liquid hits the air, it hardens into a long, thin thread. Spiders can make the thread thick or thin, sticky or dry, smooth or bumpy.
Number the pictures in order from 1 to 6 to show the making of an orb web. It takes a garden spider less than an hour to complete an orb web.
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Run a Marathon
Virtually! by Nancy Keaton of Chehalis
You have probably seen marathons on TV and even locally. Do you think you’d like to participate too? Maybe raise some money for charities. But you just don’t seem to have the time. What options do you have? Well, an inexpensive, easy, and convenient option is virtual marathons! Virtual marathons can be completed as a walk or run. Many of these support charities. You can complete them a mile at a time, at your pace, on your schedule. You can even use a treadmill. Once you have completed the walk/run, you will be mailed a beautiful, creative medal representing that particular event. You can begin to collect all kinds of cool-looking medals. Some races are marathon-based and some are simply destination based, such as the “All Roads Lead to Rome” race/ walk. Every time you complete a certain distance, you get emailed a picture and historical information about where you are at that point along the route. You could also create your own virtual race for your family. For instance, say you want to walk 25 miles in Yellowstone. Pick a starting point such as Old Faithful. Kids can then look up the history or geology of the area. Choose how far you want to walk — say to Grant Village. Once you have walked the miles equal to reaching that spot, look up information for that area. When finished, you choose a charity such as the National Park Foundation, or a local charity you support. Do you still want a medal to hang on your collection like you would get from a traditional marathon? Go online and order something like it, perhaps a Christmas ornament that could be hung on a lanyard. Besides being a fun thing that you can do with younger children, virtual races are also a way to participate with other family or older adult children who may not live close by. Decide on a virtual run and have everyone sign up for it on the same day. You can then keep in contact with each other about your progress and when finished, send each other a picture of the medal when you receive it. It’s a fun way to keep connected. And if you really decide that you like virtual competition – you can contact one of the companies and set up your own race to benefit a charity that you support. You are no longer limited by your ability to participate in an actual race - you are only limited by your imagination.
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Some online virtual race/walk websites: Best Race Bling
Courtesy Photo / Nancy Keaton You can choose a walk that supports a favorite charity or organization.
bestracebling.com
Fun Virtual Runs
funvirtualruns.com
Make Yes Happen
makeyeshappen.com
Races for Awareness
raceforawareness.com/product-category/virtual-races
Will Run for Bling
willrunforbling.com
US Road Running
Courtesy Photo / Brandy Kirkendall Virtual runs or walks are something the whole family can participate in.
usroadrunning.com
Virtual Marathons
virtualmarathons.com Nancy Keaton lives in Chehalis with her family. They look for every opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors such as camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, rockSWWF hounding, and simply exploring.
Virtual Run
virtualrun.org.
Virtual Strides
virtualstrides.com
What is a Virtual Marathon?
A virtual marathon (run or walk) is one where you complete the race at places such as in your home, in a park, or on a treadmill instead of in a specific location with others. You sign up for the walk/run online through a website and you can walk as little or as much as you want until you have completed the race. You can go online to enter the miles as you walk them, or have them uploaded automatically from a fitness tracker. After you have completed the race, whether it takes you one day or one month, you can receive your medal commemorating your completion of that race.
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t a a e n H d e h S t tay t a e B i s h S T u d m e t mer a r d y H When you head out for fun in the sun this summer playing sports, swimming or hiking, be sure to pack lots of water. When temperatures get higher, it gets easier and easier to get dehydrated. People should drink at least six to eight glasses of water, or other liquids such as tea or milk every day to prevent dehydration, said Dr. Daniel Kowals, a pediatrician at Centralia Pediatrics. “There’s some people that need more,” he said. “You don’t want to wait for them to get dehydrated — you want to try to prevent it. If you wait until children are thirsty, they might already be dehydrated.” Signs of dehydration include a dry or sticky mouth, few or no tears when crying, eyes with a sunken appearance, or in babies, a soft spot on the top of their head that looks sunken, Kowals said. Other signs include a lack of wet diapers for six to eight hours, or a lack of urine for 12 hours in an older child, he said. Dry, cool skin, lethargy, irritability, or feeling tired or dizzy are also symptoms. Dehydration is a particular danger for children doing athletic activities in warm months. “The first thing we always do with our kids is encourage them to drink water several times over the course of practice,” said Centralia High School Football Coach Matt Whitmire. “The first step toward prevention is good education.” Dehydration can happen very quickly, he said. “If you see your son or daughter going out in the sunshine be well aware of how hot it’s going to be,” he said. Adults should encourage children to take a bottle of water with them and refill it several times during the day, he said. “Sometimes, you’re 16 (or) 17 years old you think you’re impervious to the elements,” he said. “… They can become dehydrated very quickly.”
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Tick the box on each day when you have completed 15 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
Look up events in The Chronicle and plan for the entire week.
Make a collage of smiling faces using pictures from The Chronicle and SWW Family magazine. Smile Week Clean out your backpack and get it ready for a great school year!
Make your own ice cream sandwich today. Use chocolate, graham crackers, sprinkles and be creative.
Make a card for your parent’s today to tell them how important they are to you. Respect for Parents’ Day Find an apple recipe. Ask an adult for help and make it for your family.
It’s Smokey Bear’s birthday. Make sure you have an escape plan and a way to link up with family members in case of an emergency.
Brinton Turkle was awarded the Caldecott Honor in 1970. Ask at the library for one of his children’s books. Brinton Turkle’s Birthday
Line up chairs and imagine they are the seats of a rollercoaster.
Roller Coaster Day Go out for a long hike today.
Can you make a difference in someone’s life by doing a good deed today? Be An Angel Day
Make up your own bedtime story.
Gather the family for an evening of your favorite board or card games.
Laurent de Brunhoff’s birthday
National Clown Week
Wiggle your toes on your right foot for two minutes. Now wriggle your toes on your left foot. Wiggle Your Toes Day
S'mores is a Visit a place with Make preparations favorite campfire water today—a for a summer yard treat for everyone. river, beach or lake. sale. Take out Get chocolate, Take photos or Graham Crackers clothes and toys you sketch on location. no longer need and and marshmallows label with a price. and make some S'mores today. National S'Mores Day
Play catch with a friend. If you’re right handed, try catching with your left hand. If you’re left-handed try catching with your right.
Count the seeds in a slice of watermelon.
Create a clown face on a paper plate. Add a wig and a red nose and wear it as a mask.
Clean out a section of your room and rearrange your things there.
Pour fruit juice into an ice cube tray. Insert a popsicle stick as it starts to freeze. When it’s completely frozen, enjoy this cool treat.
Go to the library and research an invention you admire. Can you come up with your own invention? National Inventors Month
Make some paper airplanes today and fly them with a friend. National Aviation Day
Purchase some googly eyes. Collect seedpods, pinecones, twigs, stones, shells and leaves. Add a pair of eyes to each to create fantastical insects.
Make a list of all the different musical instruments. Have a friend do the same and see who got the most.
Visit a national park near where you live. What are the sights there that are most striking to you? National Park Service established in 1916
Place markers approximately 20 feet apart. Time yourself to see how many times you can run from one marker to the next in two minutes.
Grab a banana and enjoy this fruit high in fiber and potassium.
Summer evenings are a great time for star-gazing. How many stars can you find on this page in two minutes? Have a friend try. Who found the most?
Mix 3 cups of dried fruit, 2 cups of mixed nuts and 1 cup of granola. National Trail Mix Day
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Children grow up fast. One day we are taking their newborn picture, then their first kindergarten picture and a week later (it seems) helping them study for their driving test. In all this, we can lose touch with them as school, extracurricular activities and friends vie for attention too. Here are just a few ways to keep the connection with your children as they grow.
Be Available Often.
Frequently spending time together and showing a genuine interest in what your child likes can keep conversations going. It may be difficult to stay focused on the latest trends but simply spending time in each other's presence can continue to build on the foundation of comfort and trust. 24 • August 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
Learn to Pick Your Battles.
Many kids test boundaries at times. Be sure to veto some of their choices, but let them follow through on some so they can learn some of their own lessons the hard way.
Participate in An Activity They Enjoy
Does your child enjoy plays? Put one on or go see one together. Do they like games? Let them pick a board game or have fun creating a brand new one. Basically, find out what their hobby is and what they like to do and join in.
Talk
Ask them how their day is — and go one step further. Keep track of tests, hard assignments, friends, teachers they like most and activities coming up they are excited about. Then ask them. "I remember you had that test in Math you were worried about. How did it go?" or "I know you and Angela weren't getting along the other day. How is that going?" Going farther than just, "How was your day?" shows your child you think of them, remember them and care.
Read Together
Head to the library or bookstore and pick out a book together. Then have fun taking turns reading it aloud and discussing the story.
Include Them
Let your child help you prepare a meal. Ask them for a hand with a project around the house. Get their opinion about the next family vacation. If you are doing something, rather than do it yourself while they are doing their own thing, allow them to be a part.
Learn something new together.
Maybe you both like music. Take an instrument lesson together. Attend a photography class if you both like taking pictures (or having your picture taken). Find a common interest you both share and make a goal to learn together. Cherish the moments while you can. Before you know it, your child will be out of the house and fully immersed in their own life. So make the most of opportunities to share time together while they're still available. SWWF
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Farmer’s Market Fun!
Thank you to all who participated in the fun at Family Day at the Market on June 28th in Chehalis! We had a lot of fun seeing all of you. Here are the results of the color contest:
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