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Dr. Yoo grew up in Hawaii. After graduation, he spent numerous years as a volunteer helping the less fortunate all over the world. His travels and life experiences led him to Loma Linda University where he received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He continues his post graduate education and training in the dental field because of his strong concern for his patient’s well-being. Dr. Yoo enjoys the outdoors such as hiking and surfing.

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Pg. 8 ......Brain Boosting Websites for Kids

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7:30 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia College

All day, Swede Hall, Rochester

Pacific NW Chamber Orchestra Concert "Soaring Soloists" is a free event and features top regional soloists accompanied by the orchestra. For more information, please visit pncoa.org.

Swede Day Midsommar Festival Enjoy the 35th annual Swede Day that includes a 5k run and 1 mile Fun Run, pancake breakfast, meatball lunch, dancing, karate demonstration and more. For more information, please call (360) 273-7974.

June 7

"E.T."

8:30 a.m., Lake Scanewa, East Lewis County

Have fun with this classic movie. Second showing at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $8 per person or $20 for a family of four. For more information, please visit centraliafoxtheatre.com.

Kid's Fishing Derby

The derby, hosted by Lewis County PUD, is for kids 14 and under. Line up and flip your line into the water to catch up to three trout. Various competitions throughout the day will make it extra fun to participate. Face painting, learning how to clean fish, and mini-games will also be part of the fun-filled day. For more information, please call (360) 740-2449 or visit lcpud.org.

Community Garage Sale

9 a.m., SWW Fair & Expo Center, Chehalis

Sale is indoors or in covered areas. Adults; $1. Kids 12 years and under are free. Early birds can come at 8 a.m. ($5 fee). Free parking. For more information, please call (360) 740-1495.

July 12

Summer Reading Begins

All day, Chehalis Library

Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, "Fizz, Boom, Read!" for children and "Spark a Reaction" for teens.

Drop by the library, sign up, and pick up your summer fun bag.

Surrounding Timberland summer reading programs begin this week also. For more information, please visit trl.org.

June 14

Olympic Air Show

9 a.m., Olympia Regional Airport

The event will feature the worlds only flying B-29 Superfortress.

Also enjoy aerobatic performers and aircraft, as well as heritage aircraft from the Olympic Flight Museum, featuring aircraft WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras. For more information, please visit olympicairshow.com.

Shrink Your Water Footprint

2 p.m., LOTT's Wet Science Center, Olympia

Watch an engaging and fun presentation about how to calculate and shrink your water footprint. The presentation will include how water is used in the home as well as to produce food, energy and products people buy. For more information, please visit lottcleanwater.org.

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2 p.m., Fox Theatre, Centralia

June 26

Yelm Prairie Days Celebration

7 p.m., downtown Yelm

This community event, hosted by the Yelm Lion's Club, will kick off with a community parade down Yelm Avenue. The fun continues Friday and Saturday at the Yelm City Park with booths, free entertainment and carnival rides. For more information, please visit yelmchamber.com.

June 27

Winlock Egg Days

All day, downtown Winlock

“The Wonderful Egg of Oz” is this years theme. Come for a day filled with fun in downtown Winlock. The parade starts at 11 a.m. For more information, please call (360) 785-3140.

Lewis County Head Start Accepting Applications LCHS is accepting applications for its free Early Childhood Education program.

Classrooms are located across the county in Randle, Salkum, Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia. If your child turns three or four by August 31, 2014, please call (360)736-1696 for an application.

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When: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10 through October 28.

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Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple (across from The Chronicle).

When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 2 through October 10.

More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org.

Contact: Derrill Outland, (360) 736-8977.

Tenino Farmers Market

Where: 301 Old Hwy. 99 N., Tenino Elementary School.

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7 through September 27.

More info: teninofarmersmarket.or.g Contact: Dawna Donohue, (360) 515-0501.

Winlock Farmers Market

Where: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron Street.

When: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., end of April through September.

Contact: Jeanie Emmeneger, (360) 785-4817.

C.C. Grow

Where: Centralia College (across from Gym).

When: Thursday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., May through September.

Contact: Kristi (360) 736-9391 ext. 650.

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Did You Know?

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Each person in the United States uses approximately 749 pounds of paper every year.

No matter how big a piece of paper is, you cannot fold it more than 11 times!

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ith school out and summer months upon us, we need to get creative finding ways to stretch our little one’s brains and keep the learning flowing.

Here are a few fun, brain-boosting websites to use during inside cool-off breaks from sun and sprinklers.

pbskids.org

This site includes favorite PBS characters and learning games paired together.

Open 7 Days a Week

525 N. Market Blvd. • Chehalis 360-748-7178

wonderopolis.org

Children get to find a new wonder each day, including amazing facts and interesting questions such as: Why does dough puff up when you bake it? How do fireflies glow?

readingbear.org

The focus is on phonics, vocabulary and making learning to read fun.

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This colorful and fun site is easy to navigate and includes games focused on interesting science topics, stories, printable coloring pages and more.

nationalgeopraphic.com/ littlekids

Perfect for five and under. This site features games, craft and recipe ideas, science and more. *Parents: Remember to keep your children safe while on the Net by staying close by, switching sites for them, and making sure to have filters on your computer.

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The Magic in Choices

by Cristi Heitschmidt of Centralia College

The power of choice works as a bit of magic in some situations. Choices offer freedom for the child, yet can be cleverly disguised so parents can still retain the control — a quick slight of hand, if you will. The magician has control of the show, but offers independent choices within that controlled environment. In this same way, parents can offer children time to feel empowered, independent, and in control. One example of how this can happen is when we do so by asking, "Would you like corn or beans tonight?" This simple question puts a child in a position of control without realizing mom, dad or another caregiver is in control of the offerings. It is not an option to have no vegetable, so as parents, we offer choices that allow for followthrough. We don't ask, “Do you want a vegetable tonight?" This type of question can set us up for frustration as we open ourselves to

the possibility that the child might say no.

Allowing children choices gives the illusion of control and allows a safe place to practice using that control. I might say to my child, "Bath before dinner or after?" If my child says, "Neither," this is my opportunity to decide for the child, putting a consequence in place. "I'll decide for you tonight, we'll take a bath now and eat after."

There are many times in children's lives that decisions are made for them. Where they go to school, how they get to school, what's for dinner, what time to go to bed, etc. Setting up times empowers children at a time in life they have little power. It provides children the opportunity to practice using this independent skill. Having opportunities to make their own decisions now better equips children to make wise choices as they grow older.

SWWF Cristi Heitschmidt is the Dean of Child and Family Studies Division at Centralia College. She grew up in Minnesota, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and a Master’s degree in teaching. She currently lives in Olympia, is married, and raising an 8-year-old son.

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What is your favorite part of teaching?

I love learning from and sharing with “my” kids.

What hobbies or interests do you enjoy?

I enjoy playing with my dogs. I also like listening to music and reading.

When you were in grade school, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Besides a singer, I have wanted to be a teacher since preschool.

Do you have a mantra or quote you tell your students?

Kelli Wolden Olympic Elementary, 5th grade

This month’s Q & A for our Teacher Feature was put together

by Makenzie, our nominator.

She went above and beyond (and hopefully had fun) and interviewed her teacher.

Way to go Makenzie!

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I want my kids to know they can be whatever they want; they can change the world.

What is your favorite teaching memory?

I love the moment when my students "get it" and they are so proud.

What made you decide to become a teacher?

I have always liked helping people. I started as a teacher’s assistant in 7th grade working with younger kids.

Anything you would like to share?

Each year I get to watch kids learn and grow. It is a priceless experience.

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8th Annual

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Blueberry Festival

Aug. 1, 2 & 3 2014

5K Run on Aug. 3

Join us for a weekend of FUN! Friday:

• 5pm Spaghetti Feed • 7pm-10pm Chris Guenther ~Open Air Concert!

Saturday:

• 7am Pancake Breakfast • BMX Bike Races • Cowlitz Tribe Drums • Square Dancing • Parade

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• Pie Eating Contest • Car Show • Family fun dog Show • Horse Game • Day • 7pm-10pm British Export

Chris Guenther & The Honkey Tonk Drifters

~Open Air Concert!

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7am Pancake Breakfast Gospel Program

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Mix some ordinary things from around the house to cool off for extraordinary fun!

Fill the cup with water until the water is nearly to the brim. Start adding small pebbles or pennies to the cup. How many do you think you can add before the water spills from the cup?

Water is made up of small particles called molecules that are too small to see. Water molecules are strongly attracted to each other.

This explains why water “sticks” together.

You will add lots of pebbles or pennies. The water actually rises above the rim of the cup and stays there.

Surface tension holds the water together!

Standards Link: Science: Conduct a simple investigation and analyze results to develop a logical conclusion.

The water molecules below the surface pull more strongly than the air molecules above the water, and this keeps the water molecules on the surface from flowing over. As more objects are added to the cup of water, the surface stretches as if it’s made of elastic. When too many objects are added, the pressure to pull the water molecules down becomes too great and the surface bursts, spilling water everywhere.

Standards Link: Physical Science: All matter is made up of very small particles called atoms. Atoms combine to form molecules. Atoms exist in solids, liquids and gas.

Rest two pencils on a table (or the side of your bathtub), about 3 inches apart. Stretch a strip of wide, clear tape between them. Using your eyedropper, put a drop of water on the tape. Surface tension holds the drop together and the force of gravity flattens it against the tape to make a lens.

Slide a small object such as a postage stamp or a picture from the newspaper or SWW Family magazine under your waterdrop lens. What happens?

Standards Link: Physical Science: Understand the unique properties of water.

Ever noticed little beads of water on the sink after you’ve brushed your teeth?

That’s surface tension at work.

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1. Cut out a boat from a milk carton shaped like this one.

2. Put a tiny chip of soap on the back of the boat.

3. Gently put your boat in water and watch it go-go-go!

Surface tension! Surface tension pulls on things that float in water. Soap breaks surface tension at the back of the boat. Surface tension pulls the front more than the back and the boat moves forward.

1. Carefully set a needle in a cup of water until it floats.

2. Ask another person to do it after you. If you know the trick, his or her needle will not float.

1. Scrape some soap under the nail of your middle finger.

2. Use your index finger and thumb to float your needle.

3. Use your thumb and middle finger to remove the floating needle. The soap under your nail will mix with the water. This breaks the surface tension and the next needle will sink.

Standards Link: Investigation and Experimentation: Follow a set of written instructions for a scientific investigation.

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Money in the Bank

by Misty Henning of Centralia For kids, life is more about what is happening now than planning for the future. Instant gratification rules in a world where time is relative and hours can feel like days to an excited child. While parents should value and encourage this live-in-the-moment perspective, it is also our job to help our children learn how to see past the present and plan for the future. In preschool and kindergarten children are only just beginning to learn the value behind the paper bills and coins they collect, yet children as young as two are learning the world of cause and effect and, when participating in the interaction, can quickly correlate the relation of giving money to receive something in return. Jared Dance, the community development manager for TwinStar Credit Union, visits schools all over Washington educating youth on ageappropriate financial topics.

He recommends beginning to teach children about money as early as three years of age. "It’s best to teach them the ideas of saving money first, then cycle in the idea of spending only a part of what they earn and/or receive." For these little ones, adding a coin to their piggybank is exciting, and the day when they actually compile enough change to buy something is a milestone.

Once your child begins school, their understanding of money and its value will increase exponentially and it is a good time to introduce positive spending and saving habits. For this group Jared Dance says his presentations focus on "wants versus needs, then cycling in the four basic things you can do with money.” Some savings devices like the Moonjar, have accommodating slots for saving, spending, and sharing, and the Money Savvy Pig even introduces the fourth use for money referred to by Dance as investing. Dance also recommends "helping them see what the basic savings principles can do to help their lives

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for the better."

If your child is saving for a particular item, support and encourage them in achieving their goal. Help them come up with ways to earn extra money by helping around the house or the neighborhood. If they are saving for a big item, like a bike, it may be appropriate to offer to match their savings. By helping bring your child's objective to fruition you are reinforcing this positive habit and helping them see that waiting and working for the things they want will pay off in the end.

Most local banks and credit unions offer savings accounts for children under 18 with a starting deposit of just $5.

WSECU is running a “limited time” offer for kids under 12 who open a “Munny Bunny” account with the prize of a plush Munny Bunny, while TwinStar’s “Dollar Dog” savings account allows children to earn a “Dog Dollar,” with every $5 deposit that can be spent on items in that location’s “Treasure Chest.”

By the time your child reaches high school they should understand the fundamentals of saving and be ready to begin managing their own finances with less parental control. "Most teens spend an average of $100 per week," says Dance, "so the idea for them to manage their money

might be a rarity. But, each individual that I present to is left with a challenge to save as much money as they can each day." Teenagers are usually taught basic money management, such as budgeting and balancing a checkbook, in school, but real-life experience can really solidify these lessons. Checking accounts can be opened at some banks at 13 years of age with an adult co-owner (check out Wells Fargo’s “Teen Checking,”

program). If your child works or receives allowance, consider managing their finances through this type of account, allowing them to take the reigns and feel the real-life effects of overdraft charges and even late fees if they have monthly subscriptions they desire.

Now is also a good time to introduce the idea of compound interest — where the money they save grows with interest. Having already seen the payoff of saving in their younger years, they should now be able to comprehend more long-term goals. BECU offers an opportunity for young investors to quickly see the impact of compound interest with their Early Saver Account that allows kids under the age of 18 to earn 6.17 percent interest on their first $500. Involve your child in any savings you have already started for their education, demonstrating a “down the road” perspective from where it first began.

Perhaps more important than the money you invest on your children’s behalf is the time you invest in preparing them for the financial world. Yes, it is our job as parents to help our children see beyond the present and plan for the future, but make sure to cherish the time invested now because the future comes much too quickly.

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Misty graduated from Adna High School and Eastern Washington University with degrees in Journalism and Communications. She enjoys combining her passion for writing with her love for her family.

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2014 Make a plan to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables this month.

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

Design the house you would like.

Today is the birthday of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Write a poem on the topic of “Wishes for My Dad.” Make the day special for a man in your life.

Father’s Day

Have a family sleepover, watch movies, eat pizza and sleep on the floor.

Find a way to stay cool without air conditioning. Make a fan or a gentle water spray.

Tune to music radio and dance along for some fun exercise.

Radio was patented on this day in 1896.

Can you find a pond or lake somewhere?

Take a parent and feed the ducks.

Donald Duck’s Birthday

This day is the anniversary of the first U.S. Space walk by Ed White in 1965. Write a paragraph about what it must be like to walk in space.

Aesop was a famed storyteller who lived in ancient Greece. He wrote fables—stories and characters that described right and wrong behavior.

Read one of Aesop’s Fables today.

Aesop’s Birthday

Do you know what it means to “walk the dog” and “shoot the moon”?

National Yo-Yo Day

The United Nations designated this as World Environment Day. This year’s theme is about wasted food. Discuss how food is wasted with your class.

Ask your parents what happened on the day you were born. Then ask them if they know what happened on the day they were born.

Make a list of things you would like to do during your summer vacation.

Find a hiking trail near you today and celebrate.

National Trails Day

The Soccer World Cup begins today in Brazil.

Make this a day without using the car. Walk to school if you can, or ride a bike.

Fly the flag today and learn more about its history and creators.

Flag Day

Take your kites out on a hillside, park or beach.

Have a friend run with the kite as you hold the string. Take turns flying your kite.

Find a local activity that is happening in your neighborhood and volunteer to help.

Offer to help cook dinner tonight, set the table or clean up afterwards.

Include in your meal your favorite vegetable.

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Today is the celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Combine chocolate syrup, milk, carbonated water, ice cream and whipped cream to make an old-fashioned ice cream soda.

Ice Cream Soda Day

On this day of the year, the sun is farthest north. Have everyone put an idea in a hat of how to celebrate the day.

Choose one.

First Day of Summer

Take a field trip to a museum with a family member today. Plan your day, your lunch and which exhibits you particularly would like to see.

Take three bean bags or balls and see if you can learn to juggle today.

LEON Day— that’s NOEL spelled backwards.

It’s 6 months from this day until Christmas. Write down three goals to achieve before Christmas.

Time to clean and tune up your bicycle and helmet for the summer months.

Close your eyes and listen carefully and in silence for at least three minutes.

Then discuss what you could hear.

Write or tell a tall tale today about someone you invented who is “larger than life.”

Try something you have never done before or explore somewhere you have never visited before.

Bicycle patented in 1819

Helen Keller’s birthday

Paul Bunyan Day

One of the beachballs on this page is different from all the others. Can you find it?

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...park bingo that is. With days getting warmer and daylight hours long enough to play, it’s time to head outside. Use this bingo chart to have a little extra fun visiting parks in our area.

B I NGO WESTSIDE PARK 800 block, N.W. West St., Chehalis LOGAN PARK S.W. corner of Logan St. and Vienna St, Centralia NAPAVINE COMMUNITY PARK 207 W. Washington St., Napavine PENNY PLAYGROUND 221 S.W. 13th St., Chehalis FULLER’S TWIN CITY SKATE PARK 313 Lowe St., Centralia DOBSON-MCFADDEN TRAIL PARK 278 S.E. Adams Ave., Chehalis FORT BORST PARK 500 Pioneer Way, Centralia CEDAR ST. PARK 310 S. Cedar St., Centralia BORST PARK DOG PARK South end of Borst Park COCHRAN MEMORIAL PARK 750 Mill Rd. S.E., Yelm SPRAY PARK 221 S.W. 13th St., Chehalis STAN HEDWALL PARK 1501 Rice Rd., Chehalis SEMINARY HILL NATURAL AREA 902 E. Locust St., Centralia ALEXANDER PARK 1101 Riverside Rd. W., Chehalis RIVERSIDE PARK 313 Lowe St., Centralia

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Happy

Birthday Owen K. turns 2 on June 1!

Landen M. turns 7 on June 11!

Beau M. turns 4 on June 9!

Luis Gabriel I. turns 4 on June 28!

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Emma H. turns 7 on June 8!

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Chance B. turns 13 on June 17!

Reagan N. turns 9 on June 9!

Lanysha R. turns 7 on June 16!

Taylor S. turns 14 on June 14!

Jesse F. turns 10 on June 5!

Jisella Y. turns 7 on June 8!

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Measles Measles Outbreaks Could Be Linked To Immunization Fears

Childhood immunizations for measles have practically eliminated outbreaks of the disease in North America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 60 cases of measles occur in the United States in any given year, and the majority of those cases are contracted overseas. However, outbreaks of the disease in North America started to pop up in 2013 and 2014, leaving the public and doctors to wonder what is causing this sudden return.

Measles Is Spreading

As of March 2014, there have been at least 80 reported cases of measles in the United States alone.

These cases occurred in California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Connecticut, among other states. More than 200 cases of measles have been 20 • June 2014 • Southwest Washington Family

confirmed in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.

Cases of measles also have been reported in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Health officials warn that while 90 percent of North Americans have been vaccinated against measles at some point in their lives, there are certain pocket communities where immunization rates are low.

According to Dr. Kumanan Wilson, a senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, “There are more religious communities where vaccination is not necessarily supported.” Furthermore, measles outbreaks have been tracked to countries such as the Philippines where measles immunizations are not necessarily the norm. People who are not vaccinated, particularly young children, are highly susceptible to catching measles. Vaccination remains the single most effective way to prevent infection.

Measles Is Highly Contagious

Measles is a highly contagious infection that can start with a fever, cough, runny nose, and pink eye before it spreads into a rash on the face and body.

Also called rubeola, measles can be serious and fatal for small children. Approximately 20 percent of people who have contracted the disease experience more serious complications like pneumonia and a swelling of the brain, called encephalitis.

The measles virus spreads through the air via infected mucus droplets from a person’s mouth or nose. Sneezing or coughing can launch the virus.

The infected droplets may land on surfaces, where they remain active and contagious for several hours.

People can contract the virus by putting their fingers in their mouth or nose or rubbing their eyes after touching an infected surface. A child or adult is contagious from four days before the rash appears to four days after. People who have not received the MMR vaccine are very likely to contract measles if they come into contact with infected individuals.

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The CDC reported that in 2013 the United States saw the second largest number of measles cases in its history since the disease was eliminated in 2000.

Anti-vaccination beliefs could be playing a role in the resurfacing of the disease. Clusters of people with similar religious beliefs or fears concerning immunizations could be putting themselves and the larger public at risk. Studies have debunked the suspected link between vaccinations and autism, and the CDC urges pediatricians and other doctors to urge individuals to stay current on their vaccines.

Many children are first vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) between the ages of 12 and 15 months.

Measles outbreaks are recurring, and the public can protect itself by ensuring vaccinations are up to date, especially for young children and those traveling out of the country.

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Summer Camps

It’s time to start planning those summer camp adventures again! This year we have included sports camps, dance camps, theater camps, music camps, boating camps, camps for children with autism, and family camps! With so many options you should have no trouble finding something that appeals to every family member.

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en Playhouse.

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Morgan Arts Centre (360) 864-4278, morganartscentre.com.

Camp Picasso Ages: 6 -16.

July 14-17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

July 21-24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $80 per week (family rates available).

Children’s Theater Workshop Ages: 6-16.

July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $150.

This includes a free performance Friday evening at 7 p.m.

Thorbeckes (360) 736-1683, thorbeckes.com.

• Havin’ a Ball — Ages: 6-12, June 24-26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Chehalis.

• Camp Splash! — Ages: 4-6, July 15-17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Centralia.

• Over the Edge — Ages: 6-12, August 5-7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Chehalis.

• Swimming/Laser Tag Day Camps — Ages: 8 and up, June 21, July 12, July 26, August 9, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Centralia.

Cost: $40 for members, $50 non-member. Cost is per session.

Evergreen Playhouse and Fox Theatre Musical Theater Workshop evergreenplayhouse.com, Kelli Erb caseyon2nd@aol.com.

Ages: 7-17.

July 7-18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $125.

6th annual musical theater workshop in conjunction with the Historic Fox Theatre. The kids will have a jam packed two weeks of learning about stage makeup, set building, acting, singing and dancing. This year’s production is “The Music Man Jr.” Auditions for speaking parts are on Monday July 7 at the Fox Theater.

SWW Dance Center Dance Camp (360) 748-4789, swdancenter@rainierconnect.com.

3-4 year olds, July 7-11, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

3-4 year old, July 21-25, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

3-4 year olds, August 4-8, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m 5-6 year olds, July 7-11, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

5-6 year olds, July 21-25, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

5-6 year olds, August 4-8, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

7-9 year olds, July 7-11, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

7-9 year olds, July 21-25, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

7-9 year olds, August 4-8, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

10-12 year olds, July 7-11, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $45 for ages 3-4, $60 for ages 5-6, $80 for ages 7-9 and $80 for ages 10-12.

Classes such as Creative Movement, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Rhythmic Gymnastics will be taught.

Morton Roxy Summer Drama Camp (360) 496-0541, mortonroxy.org/kidscamps-classes Ages: 6-18.

June 23 - July 12, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $100 (some scholarships available).

Kids act, dance, sing, design, build and paint, during this intensive education program that culminates in two public performances. The show will be at 7 p.m. on July 11 and 2 p.m. July 12.

Tickets are $8.

Basketball Camp - Olympia (503) 213-3413, showcsebasketball.com.

Ages: 7-17.

July 11, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., July 12, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $100.

Participants will be put through various NBA style drills and skill work, many of which are reserved for players at the highest level.

Centralia Ballet Camps (360) 623-9010, centraliaballet.com.

Dancing Fairies - Creative Movement Ages: 4-7.

July 7-11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $45 for the week.

Include stories, crafts and lots of dancing worked around the theme of the fairies of ballet. Stories will include Peter Pan, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Princess Who Couldn’t Dance.

Boys Creative Movement Camp Ages: 4-7.

July 7-11, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Cost: $45 for the week.

Following a similar format as the fairy camp, but featuring themes such as superheroes, Star Wars, Mario, cowboys and pirates, which may appeal more to boys.

Intermediate Ballet Intensive Ages: 9 and up July 21-25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $75 for the week.

Open to ages 9 and up, with at least 1 year of ballet training and will focus on the basics, with variations given for those more advanced.

Included will be daily classes, classes in other dance forms, lessons in dance history, and an informal performance at the end. A second week is available. For more information, please visit the website.

Tumbling Camp Ages 4-6.

July 21-24, 2 p.m. -2:45 p.m.

Cost: $30.

Ages 7 and up.

July 21-24, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cost: $40.

Joe Oca will be teaching his Joensatics tumbling class for both tiny tumblers and older kids. These classes are both fun and challenging!

Ballet 1b Ages: 9 and up.

July 15-31, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

4 p.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $50 for the 6 classes.

For students who have been introduced to ballet but are not ready for more advanced study (ideal for those that have had 1 year or less of formal training).

Many more camps available. For more information, please visit the website.

NW String Camp 2013 (541) 420-1704, nwstirngs.com.

July 8–11.

Cost: Fees vary. Please call or visit website for pricing.

Three full days of instruction in violin/fiddle, guitar, piano, rhythm, and improvisational jamming, with three great meals a day and games and other outdoor activities. The highlights of the evenings are band scramble, family concert night, instructor concert, and the final Saturday evening when all students and faculty participate in a community concert.

Vacation Bible Schools Costs vary. Please contact church for fees.

• Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian (360) 748-0091, chehaliswpc.org.

June 15-19, 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Theme: Wilderness escape.

• Mountain View Baptist Church (360) 736-1139, passion4christ.org.

August 4-8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Theme: Walking with Jesus.

• Cooks Hill Community Church (360) 736-6133 ext.2, cookshillcc.org.

July 28-August 1, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (includes dinner).

Theme: Spy Theme.

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• St. Mary’s Catholic Church (360) 748-4953, wlpcatholic.org.

June 23-26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; June 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• St. John’s Lutheran Church (360) 748-4741, stjohnschehalis.net.

July 14 -18., times TBA. VBS will be hosted by Camp Lutherwood. Please call for more information.

Bethel Church Family VBS (360) 748-019, bethel-church.com.

August 3-6, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., (dinner at 5 p.m.)

Theme: Weird Animals.

Rochester Boys and Girls Club (360) 273-9397, bgctc.org/rochester-club.php.

Ages: Kindergarten through grade 12.

June 23-August 22, extended hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and drop-in hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $25 annual membership fee, break camp extended hours fee are $95 per week.

Girl Scout Camp camp.girlscoutsww.org/home/summer-campprograms.

Cost: $12 membership fee on top of registration fee. Financial assistance available.

Camper must be a girl scout to participate, however she does not need to be in a year-round program. She can join just for the time of the camp.

Junior Grange Camps wa-grange.org/JuniorGrangeCamps.html.

Grange membership is not required.

Ages: 9 -14.

• Camp Morehead (360) 987-2361 July 13-19, check in between 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $200, or $160 if paid by June 20.

• Camp Mayfield (253) 906-6078.

August 17-23, check in between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Cost: $175 or $150 if paid by July 1.

YMCA Camps (360)753-6576, southsoundymca.org.

• Camp Bishop August 18-22.

Cost: $250 for facility members, $260 for program members.

• Kinder Camp Ages: 2-5.

June 23-27.

Cost: $120 facility member, $128 program member.

• Robotics Camp Ages: 5-12.

July 7-11.

Cost: $96 facility member, $102 program member.

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July 21-25.

Cost: $120 facility member, $128 program member.

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Other camps include: Sports Extravaganza, Eco-Quest, Camp Ocean Wonders, and Arts Alive! Please see website for more information and camp details.

Point Defiance Zoo (253) 591-5333, pdza.org.

• Teen Wild Photographer Ages: 13-17.

August. 11-15, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $135 zoo members / $160 non-members (includes materials).

Note: Students must provide their own digital cameras, memory card(s) and batteries.

• Keeper for a Week Ages: 13-17.

August. 4-8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; August 11-15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; August 18-22, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $125 zoo members/$140 non-members.

• Marine Biologist for a Week Ages: 13-17.

July 14-18, 9 a.m.,-12:30 p.m.; July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $125 zoo members/$140 non-members.

Cochrane Day Camp (253) 597-6234, campfireusaorca.org/camping_new2.htm.

July 21-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $135 or $160 if paid after July 12.

Activities include nature awareness, outdoor cooking, crafts, group games and more.

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(253) 597-6234, campfireusaorca.org/camping_new2.htm.

Ages: Entering grades 3-12.

August 10-16.

Cost: $400.

Overnight camp is held on Summit Lake, Camp Orca and provides a unique outdoor setting for daily adventures and offers a traditional, age appropriate camp program that includes cookouts, hiking, archery, BB guns, songs and skits, swimming, canoeing, games and crafts.

Hands on Children’s Museum (360) 956-0818, hocm.org.

• DUPLO Days Ages: 3 - kindergarten. Must be able to use restroom independently.

June 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $105 member, 125 non-member (plus material fees).

• Garden Grub (full day) Ages: grades 1-4.

June 23-27, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Cost: $310 member, $350 non-member (plus material fee).

• Circuits & Light-Up Sculptures Ages: grades 3-5.

June 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $105 member, $125 non-member (plus Material fee)

Many more camps available. For complete listing, please visit website.

Olympia Yacht Club (360) 357-6767, olympiayachclub.org.

Sessions start June 16 and run weekly through August 29.

Cost: $150 per week.

July 7-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Cost: $165 for half day, $235 for full day.

Held at Olympia Pioneer Park.

Olympia Parks Department (360)753-8380, olympiawa.gov.city-service/parks/recreation.

• Sports For Life Camp Ages: 6-11.

June 30-July 3, 9.a.m.-4 p.m.

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June 23-July 3, 9.a.m.-4 p.m.

Outdoor Camps • Rock Climbing Camp Ages: 12-16.

June 30- July 3, July 14-18, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

Multimedia Camps, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Animators Studio Ages: 8-11.

July 21-25, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Old or New ... Which to Choose?

The question comes, “If I want to be saved and follow God, what part of the Bible should be my guide?” The entire Bible is good for study and our consideration. The Old Testament was written for our learning. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) “For whatsoever things were written aforetime (referring to the Old Testament) were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) The Apostle Paul further explains the purpose and the value of the Old Testament to us in 1 Corinthians 10:11: “Now these things happened unto them (Old Testament people) by way of examples; and they were written for our admonition (or learning), upon whom the ends of the ages are come.”

Therefore, we can learn much about God and how he deals with His people from the Old Testament but if we want to know what God wants us to do today, we read the New Testament or new will of God. Paul explains this in Romans 7:4: “Wherefore my brethren, ye also were made dead to the law (Old Testament) through the body of Christ, that ye should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit unto God.” The New Testament then is our spiritual guide today.

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Cover to Cover

Scientific Fun

by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Regional Library

Summer is upon us and kids are looking forward to liberation from school and lessons — and to having fun.

You’re glad they’re getting a break but don’t want their brains to stagnate. Children can have fun and keep their brains working (without even realizing it’s happening) by participating in your Timberland Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. Yes, there’s reading — and so much more! Each library has a full slate of programs and activities planned that will engage children of every age and librarians happy to match your child with a book that is just right.

This summer’s themes — Fizz, Boom, Read! for children and Spark a Reaction for teens — celebrate all things science. I have to confess I don’t have a scientific bent, so I wasn’t initially excited by the theme. But as I delved into our resources, I was surprised to find myself becoming quite enthusiastic. After all, science is a huge field, encompassing everything from animals to plants to the earth itself — there’s something for pretty much every interest. I discovered some terrific books on scientific topics and am sharing the best that I found.

Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons by Sara Levine poses interesting questions like, “What kind of animal would you be if your finger bones grew so long that they reached your feet?” and goes on to answer them (a bat, in case you’re wondering). This non-fiction picture book asks a question on one page and answers it on the next, allowing time for guessing and discussion. Children will be intrigued and want to share bony facts with others. Bone by Bone is best for kindergartners through second grade. For a more detailed treatment of the subject for third through sixth graders, look to Steve Jenkins’s Bones: Skeletons and How They Work.

While most inventors toil in obscurity, their unconventional lives are usually fascinating. Such is the case for inventors featured in the following books.

Papa’s Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming is a 28 • June 2014 • Southwest Washington Family

fictionalized account of a man who built a submarine in 1851, then took his family for a test voyage in Lake Michigan. It’s an entertaining look at coming up with ideas, trying despite repeated failures, and a supportive family. The illustrations, which feature views above and below water in the same picture, blend with the text for a charming story.

Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and the Secret Mud that Changed Baseball by David A. Kelly is a non-fiction picture book.

The shiny finish on new baseballs makes it hard for pitchers to grip and batters to see the ball. This problem plagued baseball from its beginnings until 1933 when Russell “Lena” Blackburne hit on an inventive solution: mud. Blackburne’s secret mud recipe is still used in Major League Baseball today. While Blackburne didn’t make the Baseball Hall of Fame for his playing or coaching, he made it for his muddy invention that changed baseball for the better. Both books are best for kindergartners through third graders.

Part instruction manual, part story and part comic book, Welcome to Your Awesome Robot by Viviane Schwarz will have your budding engineer insisting that they build a robot now, which is entirely doable since the main component is a cardboard box. The book’s endpapers suggest other supplies, including duct tape, cardboard tubes and boxes, a notebook, pens and pencils.

Schwarz’s instructions move methodically from subjects like base unit (the box) to motion, to vision, to internal storage — and on — adding creativity and complexity as she goes. Children will love the cartoon illustrations and the step-by-step instructions.

Adults will appreciate the emphasis on safety (“do not test your robot near stairs or steep drops”) and consideration (“ALWAYS tidy up your own work”) as well as the hours of creative discovery the book will encourage. Best for first through sixth graders – although many an adult will also want a copy!

Older readers — those in fifth through eighth grade — also have terrific choices in science books. The Skull in the Rock by Lee R. Berger and Marc Aronson chronicles how Berger used Google Earth to identify potential archeological dig sites in Africa, which led to his nine-year-old son finding the fossilized bones of an early human. The book explains how fossils are studied once excavated, such as using computer tools and figuring out the age of the fossil. Photos and drawings help make concepts clear. Readers also learn how Berger became a scientist. A thought-provoking last chapter asks “What if Lee is all wrong about his conclusions?” which prompts a discussion about the nature of scientific inquiry and how science knowledge builds on previous discoveries.

Suggested books and websites for further study round out the book.

Also for fifth through eighth graders, The Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell and Donna M. Jackson shares fascinating facts about these huge, highly social animals. Readers learn about behavior (sticking a trunk into another elephant’s mouth is equivalent to us shaking hands), rituals (they often spend days with an elephant that dies, repeatedly running their trunks over the deceased elephant) and communication methods (with parallels to how Hawaiian planthopper insects communicate). The book is chock full of wonderful photographs of both elephants and O’Connell conducting research. A section at the end lists resources for additional information, including online videos of O’Connell’s elephant communication experiments.

The library offers these books, as well as a variety of activities and programs this summer. The Summer Reading Program begins the day school gets out, but you can get started after that, too. Be sure to include library visits when making plans with your children this summer. Taking in a special program or just browsing for books — or DVDs, music CDs or magazines — are equally enjoyable. Your friendly library staff is always ready to help you locate the perfect book for your entertainment or information needs.

Can’t make it when the library’s open? There’s a host of resources on our website, TRL.org. There, you can browse the library catalog and peruse booklists.

Your library card is the ticket to be able to download free music through Freegal, watch streaming videos through Hoopla and to take advantage of multiple research and learning tools like Consumer Reports and Microsoft IT Academy.

See you soon at the library!

SWWF

Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.

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