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As parents, we all want to give our children the very best — the best education, home life, financial beginnings, and more. But what about you? Parents often forget one important thing — to give our children our best selves. Your mental health and well-being is the most important thing that you could give your children. Before my daughter was born, I had an idea that being a parent was difficult, but I had no idea just how challenging the task was until I joined “the parenthood.” Parenting requires a balance of patience, time management, and resilience. Of all those things, the most important thing to manage as a parent is your own happiness. After becoming a parent, I found that I had very little time for self-care. Heck, taking a shower is a challenge, and an uninterrupted bath is just a dream some days. Between work and home obligations, it is easy to feel like you are drowning in this parenting sea. I have a lot of support, but sometimes I still feel like there is not enough time in the day. No matter how limited my free time, I am now intentional about making time for my mental and emotional health. Each day, I attempt to make taking better care of myself a priority. With my hectic schedule, self-care was at the bottom of my task list and ON THE COVER Illustration by Bryan Rollins often went undone. To assist with creating and maintaining a self-care regimen, I created a daily checklist.

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There are more types of arts than you can count. Painting, drawing, collage/gluing, singing, dancing, acting in the theater, and sensorybased arts, like play-doh and kinetic sand, are all worth exploring with your child.

There is no reason to wait until your child hits a certain benchmark to have his fingers strike an instrument or get his hands in clay. “The sooner you get your child involved, the more adaptable they are to get their hands messy, experiment, and try new things,” says Katherine Vergos Riederer, co-owner at The Art Project, an art studio for kids in Overton Square. The key is to find something he enjoys and stick with it. “Push all the furniture out of the way, roll paper on the floor, and give babies trays of washable/nontoxic fingerpaints, and just let them go to town,” Riederer says. As kids grow, so do their abilities, and they may become better with fine motor skills such as using scissors, gripping a pencil, and drawing letters. The arts are not just about the masterpiece that is being created or produced. It helps your child flourish intellectually and emotionally. “Involvement in the arts provides an outlet for kids to

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relax, teaches them to go with the flow, helps develop fine motor skills, builds self-esteem, makes kids more willing to take risks,” says Riederer, “and, most importantly, fosters great problem-solving skills.” Praise your child when he picks up a paintbrush and let his mind wander. Provide a space where your kid can be messy, a judgment-free zone. Prepare for the mess and provide paint, clay, and Play-Doh, so they have options. Cece Palazola, director of the Memphis College of Art community education program, says, “They can start with dollar store materials and have some success and fun with that, so it does not have to be high-end stuff.” If you took your child to The Nutcracker this winter and he came home dancing and belting out the tunes, encourage him to take up dance. “With ballet, you learn discipline, focus, grace, athleticism, and self-confidence,” says Mary VanDyke, artistic director at Children’s Ballet Theater. Kids as young as 3 are having recitals and becoming stars. “Starting at 3 years old, they gain confidence in life by being able to accomplish, step-by-step, the process of a small performance up to a major performance,” she says. When it comes to the arts, find what clicks with your child. It may take trying several arts to figure that out. “Kids enjoy the arts as long as it is in a way that resonates with them,” says Palazola. “Some kids are more hands-on and want to get

messy and dirty and build things, and then others are more into drawing, painting, or twodimensional-type media.” Stock your home with the necessary materials so your child can thrive, and you will be blown away at all the new work on your refrigerator. “I am always amazed at what kids come up with in the use of space and the concepts they are working on,” says Palazola. There are many wonderful resources in our community that host free family art workshops where you can attempt clayworks, paper sculptures, portrait collages, and valentines, to name a few. “Right now animation is really popular — drawn animations that you see in cartoons,” says Palazola. “Kids create the different movements of the character and put it all together on the computer to make an animation.” Industrystandard animation programs are made available to kids, and it can be exciting to watch your child as his imagination runs wild. Drawing and painting classes are also in high demand right now. “It is about practice, and the strategy is learning to see in a different way,” Palazola says. Encourage your child no matter what art form he chooses to pursue and make sure he does not give up. “The really good artists are always drawing and carrying a sketchbook around with them, drawing in their spare time, and getting masterful at their craft,” Palazola says. You just might be raising the next Picasso or Monet.

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Language is an essential element of communication, whether via humans or computers. And with technology becoming more and more prevalent in today’s world, the need for people to learn and understand coding and programming language has become increasingly more imperative.

Code schools have begun to pop up everywhere, and one local nonprofit organization, CodeCrew, teaches these skills to children from a young age. CodeCrew teaches children in kindergarten through 12th grade various coding languages and concepts through either in-school electives, after-school programs, or summer programs at participating schools, and at Lester Community Center, CodeCrew’s ﬂagship classroom. Through these programs, children learn coding and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Scratch, as well as useful skills like web and app development, robot coding, and Unity game development. CodeCrew was founded in in the summer of 2015 by executive director Meka Egwuekwe and co-founders Audrey Willis and Petya Kirilova-Grady. “It started at the Lester Community Center as a summer camp, which we still operate out of with the same three classes that we originally started with,” says Pamela Egwuekwe, Meka’s wife and CodeCrew’s program manager. “It was funded by the Memphis Grizzlies through the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation.” Once he saw what he could accomplish with students through the summer program, Meka, who had been affiliated with tech business start-up company Start Co. as a mentor, decided he wanted CodeCrew to become a full-ﬂedged company. Once that decision was made, Pamela says, “They were able to go through Start Co. and learn how to be a functioning company, as opposed to just a summer camp.” From there, the now stand-alone company implemented after-school programs at Lester Community Center and in-school elective classes at participating schools that include Cummings School, Memphis Scholars RaleighEgypt Middle School, and Green Dot Charter Network schools. CodeCrew has continued to work hard to come up with inventive methods for teaching its students. McKenzie Jones and Caleb Cunningham, both advanced-level students in the after-school program at Lester Community Center, find the in-class projects to be engaging and fun. Jones, a 15-year-old sophomore at Memphis School of Excellence, says her favorite project was attaching an ultrasound device to a basketball hoop to gauge distance and track points. “Mike Conley from the Grizzlies came over and shot some hoops to help us test out our device,” Jones says. She adds, “My favorite thing about coding is the possibility of the many things you can do with code. If you think about it, you can give people a code, and they can make

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anything.” Jones hopes to code for NASA when she graduates from college. Cunningham, a 15-year-old sophomore in homeschool, loves building maps and scenery for video games through Unity, a popular game development software program. “My favorite project was a group project at the Saturday class in CodeCrew,” he says. “My friends and I made a game where we would fight with cars, and we would try to knock each other’s cars off the map.” After he graduates from high school, Cunningham hopes to go to a good school and land a job using his acquired coding skills. Once a week, both kids participate in an after-school class, mentored by members of the St. Jude ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities) Innovation Team, a team dedicated to finding innovative strategies for fundraising and raising awareness for the hospital. Brandon Thornburg, a mentor on the Innovation Team, says, “We want to share the way we create ideas and build prototypes, as well as share technology learnings and real-world activation of the skills the students learn in CodeCrew.” Pamela Egwuekwe has some big ideas for the company’s future. “I would like to partner with one of Hattiloo Theatre’s summer writing camps and have their students assist our game developer students in writing scripts for video games,” she says. “The video game developers will see that coding is just a small piece of what makes a great game. So that’s my dream — to get kids from every circuit to collaborate on something.” The ultimate goal for the company, however, is to include computer science classes as a staple in the local school curricula. “We actually want to put ourselves out of business,” Pamela says. “We want to train the teachers to keep doing this stuff, and we want to advocate for great computer science standards in schools. That’s our utopia.” Every May and December, CodeCrew hosts its Hour of Code event at Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, where kids from the after-school programs can showcase their acquired skills and prospective students may see what CodeCrew is all about. Additionally, at the end of every summer, CodeCrew hosts its annual Hackathon, where children from the summer programs can create and demonstrate mobile apps to the community. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the CodeCrew program may visit the official website (code-crew.org) or contact the organization by phone (901-229-1720).

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The importance of teaching kids to be assertive By KIM CLARK

Planting seeds of presence in my children’s lives remains an important aspect of what drives me each day. While showing up for your children is always meaningful, presence with purpose means so much more. Play dates, reading to the class, and popping in for “mom checks” during my older children’s elementary years are sweet memories we can look back on. Ask yourself: What do you expect your child to gain when your face is seen at school? What is the point of your presence and how can it impact your child’s life? Adult behavior has a beginning, and it starts to develop during childhood. So, during one of my “mom checks,” when I discovered that my then 3rdgrade daughter was unsure how to speak up for herself, I stepped in.

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We’d planned a lunch date at her school, and she looked forward to those days. We would sit at the table with her classmates as my eyes perused the cafeteria. Other parents likewise brought food and spent time with their child during the afternoon meal. This particular day I’d brought Chick-fil-A, and I asked if I could have one of her fries. She gladly offered some to me. Then one of her classmates placed her index finger on one of my child’s fries and asked, “Do you want your fries?” I carefully observed my daughter’s reaction. This happy child of mine quickly changed her expression to one filled with frustration. I asked if she was alright with someone putting their fingers on her fries. Head still hung down over her food, she shrugged her shoulders and softly whispered, “No.” I was shocked to learn that this is the way she’d been getting along, keeping her feelings tucked away. “You have to speak up and tell people how you really feel,” I told her. “No one can read your mind.” I encouraged her to look her friend in the eyes and say, “Yes, I want my fries, and I do not like it when people put their fingers on my food.” She looked at her friend, quickly made her statement, and looked back at her fries. The classmate was unaware that she’d

committed any wrongdoing, but after this, she apologized. My daughter, a bit more confident now, began to look up and even smiled, but I knew there was more work to do.

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Later that night, I asked why she felt she could not express her true feelings to her peers. Why was she so quiet during lunch? She responded the way many of us parents expect: “I don’t know.” That answer became my opportunity to help her know why. Asking a couple of questions such as “what” or “how” instead of “why” helped us to have conversations. I’d seen how loud she could get with her older sister and how she had no problem holding her own. Apparently that was not the case around children outside of our home. After exploring the “what, how” questions, she revealed she did not want to lose her friendship. “A true friend will accept the truth when you tell her,” I said. “Even if she becomes upset, it will only be for a moment. A true friend will not want to purposefully hurt you, but you must tell her when she does.” She needed to know that if someone cared enough about her, they’d hear her complaint and still be her friend.

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My daughter learned that her feelings matter. She actually practiced speaking up for herself and continued this new skill through middle school. She couldn’t wait to tell me all the details of her day whenever she asserted herself. Over time, she developed into a confident teenager who has no problem speaking up when necessary. The ability to assert oneself isn’t one that individuals are born with. It is a skill that I’ve planted in my children’s lives. It is a skill by which we continue to grow; one that we perfect in our daily lives with care and calm.

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If you cruise east on the Collierville-Arlington Parkway, you can’t help but notice a newly constructed, expansive complex south of the highway. This $95 million facility is home to the new Collierville High School. While the doors on the building just opened for the Dragons in August 2018, the innovative school has been years in the making.

When Collierville Schools formed into a municipal school district in 2014, district leaders had a vision for growth and different scholarship opportunities than those that were being offered. The existing high school was nearing capacity, and district leaders envisioned a building that offered more than just fresh brick and mortar; they wanted to ensure the Dragon culture would continue. Before ground could be broken, the Town of Collierville needed to get the support of its citizens. The town and district announced the “One Town. One School. Everyone a Dragon.” campaign. Chip Blanchard, principal of Collierville High School explains, “The vision was to create an atmosphere that would be welcoming to everyone — not just from an aesthetics perspective, but from a school programming mindset.

It was important to continue the Dragon traditions but also create new experiences that would benefit our students.” Finding land large enough to build a world-class high school would prove to be one of the most challenging aspects of building the new school. In addition to traditional classrooms, they wanted to include unconventional spaces such as a ‘STEMnasium,’ an auto shop, lounge spaces for students to study, and green spaces where students could catch some fresh air during lunch or in between classes. Once the location was chosen, chief of operations Mike Simpson and superintendent John Aitken began meeting with architects. Faculty, parents, and even students gave input on the future home of the Dragons. CONTINUED ON 20

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Every inch of the new high school was designed with the future in mind. For some students, postsecondary life may not mean going to college. Collierville High parent Marissa Dail Lima is excited about the new vocational classes being offered. “College is not for everyone,” she says. “The new campus makes it possible for kids to get certified in a number of different trades that will make them more employable right out of high school, or give them a head start on training in a vocational field.” In addition to early postsecondary opportunities (EPSOs) where students can obtain postsecondary credits in high school, students can earn industry certifications in office technology, automotive technology, graphic design, building construction, hospitality, and even practical nursing. In order to provide the best education according to industry standards, the Collierville Chamber of Commerce created a nonprofit called Partners in Education. Through Partners in Education, local businesses such as MCR Safety, Landers, and Carrier teamed up with the Town of Collierville and Collierville Schools to make EPSOs a reality. Students at Collierville High are now exposed to multiple career paths so they can determine early on how they want to transition to life beyond graduation. When Lima toured the new high school, she especially fell in love with the culinary teaching spaces. “They rival professional cooking schools and offer an amazing, hands-on learning opportunity for kids interested in that field,” she says. Principal Chip Blanchard agrees. He believes these vocational opportunities will have a lasting impact on the town of Collierville, and Shelby County. “Our hope is that our students leave here and strengthen the local workforce and help our partners grow in their businesses.” It’s not just faculty and parents who are excited about the school on East Shelby Drive. Hannah Hudspeth, a senior who will be among the first class to graduate from the new campus, has found plenty to love about her new school. She really enjoys the spacious auditorium — which comfortably seats 1,000 — but her favorite place is the library media center.

“I love the library,” Hudspeth says. “It is just a beautiful room with so many new books. The lighting is great because there are so many windows.” The library offers much more than a quiet place to read. Students have access to the library throughout the school day to collaborate and research, and they can even reserve private study rooms.

ROOM TO GROW All new endeavors come with growing pains. Moving to the new high school meant that faculty and staff had to weed through existing classroom materials and discard old equipment and items. This year, every student was issued a brand-new MacBook Air for coursework, eliminating the need to carry heavy textbooks and providing unlimited access to course materials. Marissa Dail Lima mentions, “The network has had difficulty handling so many users at once. There are glitches, but all of that is getting worked out with time and an amazingly dedicated staff.” It took some time for students and faculty to figure out the logistics of navigating the campus. Hannah’s sister Heather, a freshman, got lost a few times the first week of classes, but this has not slowed her down. “I am surprised how easy it is to get from one class to another on time,” she says. “The building can be intimidating at first, but you get used to it quickly.” Blanchard concedes, “At first it was challenging to get from point A to point B, but once we started mapping out the shortcuts, it was easy.” Digital maps are posted throughout the school to assist students and visitors with navigating the building. The faculty and staff are excited to finally have a space large enough to offer new programs and accommodate a growing student body. It has taken four years for a vision to become reality. Even with a few growing pains, the same Dragon culture that students, faculty, and parents have come to love remains. Lima says, “Students don’t need to fear the size of the school. The faculty and staff are working really hard to create an intimate atmosphere where the kids feel known and acknowledged.” Principal Blanchard hopes students and families always feel welcome at CHS. “When students first walk in our doors, or when they leave us after graduation, we want every Dragon to call CHS their home.”

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Before retiring in early 2010, Sue Hughes worked as a teacher in the Memphis community for 40 years. Over the course of her career, Hughes taught kindergarten through third grade. “I always taught younger kids because I had a soft spot for them,” she says. Her favorite ages to teach were kindergarten and first graders: “There is a lot of love there.” For Hughes, teaching was in the family. “My mom and dad [were] teachers at one time; that probably helped create my path,” she says. It was also a profession where she could work during the day and be home to spend time with her children. “There were not many jobs for females [back then],” says Hughes. She started her career around the time of desegregation and mentions that she was the first Caucasian person some of her students had seen. Hughes notes that “it was really important” to create this integration in schools. Kindergarten was the main focus of Hughes’ career, and she reflects on how the grade changed through the years. “When I first started teaching, we had to create our own curriculum, and we often took students on weekly field trips to combine the world and the classroom,” she says. She had a lot of freedom with building her class in the way that she wanted. In creating her own curriculum, Hughes knew she wanted

Sue Hughes (left) taught her nominator, Dr. Menthia P. Bradley (right), at Alcy Elementary School.

to focus on reading. “In kindergarten, students were working on skills for a pre-reading level of learning, and in first grade, they were starting to read small books,” she recalls. “I loved helping them learn how to read and watching them grow in their skill level.” For Hughes, the best part of teaching was “just getting to know kids.” She reflects on the love that she had for her students and the connections she made with them, and her students loved her back. Along with Mrs. Hughes’ Outstanding Teacher nomination, there was a note from the nominator, Menthia Bradley, about how Hughes allowed her to be a teacher’s assistant during nap time, an experience which inspired her to become an educator, too. “Even though I was 4,” Bradley wrote, “my writing was legible and I could write on the board, clean erasers, and sooth other children back to sleep when they woke up too early. Now I am a nurturing educator!” The two recently reconnected. “She got back in touch with me, and it had been like 39 years since I taught her,” Hughes says. She is proud of her former student and all that she has accomplished, and was very touched by the reunion. “It was just so sweet of her, and to know that something I did when she was 4 or 5 years old made an impression. As a teacher you can really have a positive impact on someone.”

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7. Become an awesome meal planner. With school starting back soon, you’ve got to get on your game, and quick. Figure out those two things your kids will eat (LOL). 8. Schedule play dates for your kids and date nights for you!

10. Get a head start on that yard work you procrastinated on during the fall. Spring you will thank you later. This could be bagging leaves, pulling weeds, or creating the foundation for a garden. I hope this list is helpful to you and your family. I know firsthand how hard the winter, post-holidays, can be. But it can also be fun and a time for planning and reflection. Good luck, fellow parents!

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DAY 4 & 5 – CHATTANOOGA  Creative Discovery Museum + Tennessee Aquarium (both allow for in-and-out access all day on the day of admission purchase)  Visit + Ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum  See Rock City + Lookout Mountain Incline Railway + Ruby Falls  Eat ice cream at Clumpies or The Ice Cream Show or BOTH on either end of Walnut Street Bridge

They are not only nearby but budget-friendly and entertaining for all ages. Let me help get you there — like my family did this past fall break — with tips, tricks, and budget hacks. Step one: Get a AAA trip book. Inside, you’ll find attractions with both popular and hidden gems. You’ll find addresses, hours, and an idea of the cost. Next, pick two to three mustdo attractions for each day. Then, surf the net for seasonal specifics and current offerings. Find out if you can bundle and save, snag a Groupon, or download an app for that! Finally, investigate transportation and accommodation. Are there buses, trains, or subways? Is Lyft or Uber a better option? Consider the costs of parking your car. Look into a hotel/ motel rewards program. Consider spending a little more on a hotel that provides hot breakfast and a pool for afterattraction entertainment. Let’s go!

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Walkabout Wednesdays at the Farm. Bobby Lanier Farm Park. Farm is open dawn to dusk. Walk the trails at the Farm Park with your family. Visit germantowntn.gov for details. Toddler Time. Universal Parenting Place (UPP) @ Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. Meets Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Playgroup geared for parents and children ages 1-3 years. Free. 227-9558.

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Chucalissa Family Day. C.H.Nash Museum at Chucalissa. Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Family programs and craft activities change weekly. Jan. 5 - Prehistoric Sports & Hunting/Pottery. Jan. 12 - Stone Tools & Weapons/Talking Sticks. Jan. 19 Trash Talks/Snake Painting. Jan. 26 - Native American Music/Coloring Books. $6/adult. $4/child ages 4-11. Free for children 3 and under. 785-3160. Tiny Giants 3D and Live Animal Shows. CTI 3D Giant Theater at the Pink Palace Museum. Through January 26, Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Naturists from the Lichterman Nature Center host the live animal shows before the movie. Animal show is free with admission. Visit memphismuseums.org for details.

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Magic Carpet Takes Flight with Mighty Souls Brass Band. Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School. 10 a.m. Children ages 2 and up explore the worlds of soul, funk, marching, and swing bands. $5/child. Free for adults. 537-1483.

18 ∙ FRIDAY

Tuck Everlasting. Playhouse on the Square. Through February 9. Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Children ages 8 and up will enjoy this musical adaptation of the novel by Natalie Babbit. $25-$45. Pay what you can night is January 24. Call 726-4656 for details.

19 ∙ SATURDAY

PB & J: Bollywood & Beyond. Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC). 9:30-10:15 a.m. & 10:30-11:15 a.m. Introduce your little ones to the diverse culture of India with local professional performance troupe, DanceVersify. This session will feature a combination of stories, music, and dance from Indian classicals to Bollywood soundtracks. $8/ child. Includes two adults. 751-7500.

for Mid-South Food Bank and Lifeblood. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org or call 521-9699 for details.

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Art Savvy – Absolute Beginner Tap Dance. GPAC. 7-8:30 p.m. ArtSavvy events are a fun way to enhance your knowledge and increase your understanding of the artists, art forms, and cultures of the performances presented on the GPAC stage. Free. Call 751-7500 to reserve your space.

24 ∙ THURSDAY

Indian Cuisine. Pickering Center. 6-8 p.m. Families will learn how to use various spices and prepare Indian dishes. Taste the food and leave with printed recipes. This event is part of Germantown’s Big Read. Free. Go to germantown-tn.gov/register to preregister or call 757-7375 for details.

26 ∙ SATURDAY

Bradley Fields – Magician. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Families will enjoy a magic show by Bradley Fields. $35. Visit bpacc.org for details.

The Birds & the Seeds: Winter Workshops & Seed Swap. Lichterman Nature Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Highlights include gardening & bird watching experts, beginner bird watching seminar, cooking demos, children’s activities, seed swap, and seed giveaways. Free admission. Fees for owl pellet dissection, tool sharpening, and plant purchases. 636-2211.

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King Day 2019. National Civil Rights Museum. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Festivities include daylong performances, youth-centered “edutainment,” a Healthy Community Pavilion, and the museum experience. Museum holds its annual drives

KidsTown Children’s Consignment Event. Agricenter International. Through February 2. Thursday, 10 a.m.7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (half-price sale). Free. Visit consignkidstown.com for details.

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Memphis Botanic Garden. Origami at the Garden. Through March 24. An exhibition of 17 outdoor sculptures and 3 indoor unfolded cast wall hangings created by American artists Kevin and Jennifer Box are on display throughout 31 specialty gardens. 636-4100. The Pink Palace Museum. The Pink Palace Mansion Reopens. The renovated mansion exhibits include Piggly Wiggly store model, Old Country Store, Clyde Park Miniature Circus, and the Polar Bear. Pocket Tour Guide app available for download at The App Store and Google Play. Remembering the Dream, Connections Exhibit 2018. Through January 27. 6362362. CTI 3D Giant Theater. America’s Musical Journey 3D. Wild Africa 3D. Flight of the Butterflies 3D. Tiny Giants 3D. Walking with Dinos 3D. National Parks Adventure 3D. Lady & the Tramp 2D. All movies are ongoing. 636-2362. AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium. Seasonal Stargazing. Ongoing. Perfect Little Planet. Until further notice. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Until further notice. 636-2362.

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Mallory-Neely House Tour. Mallory-Neely House, 652 Adams Avenue. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $9/adult. $5/child (ages 3 and up). 523-1484. Magevney House Tour. Magevney House. Open first Saturday (January 5), 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. 5231484.

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National Civil Rights Museum. Monday, January 21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Festivities include daylong performances, youth-centered “edutainment,” a Healthy Community Pavilion, and the museum experience. Museum holds its annual drives for Mid-South Food Bank and Lifeblood. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org or call 521-9699 for details. Birth of the Bluff City: 1819-1865. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Saturday, January 26, 1-2 p.m. Celebrate the 200-year history of the city of Memphis in a series of programs. Using drawings, photographs, and historical maps from the library’s collections, explore the streets of Memphis as it grew from a sleepy hamlet along the Mississippi River to a bustling boomtown on the eve of the Civil War. Free. 415-2700.

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Saturday Childbirth Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital. January 5 & 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $75. Call 226-5764 to register.

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Mini Metalsmiths: Surface Textured Vessels. Metal Museum. Wednesday, January 9, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 3-6 learn how to create stamping tools with dowels and foam shapes. $10. Reservations required. 774-6380.

Memphis Music Listening Party with Mark Edgar Stuart. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Wednesday, January 30, 7-9 p.m. Moderated by Grammy-winning author and filmmaker Robert Gordon, the party features playback of songs from Memphis musicians with musicians discussing the birth of the song. Free. 415-2700.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary’s School. Saturday, January 19, 8 p.m. This singer-songwriter offers a wide musical palette ranging from gospel and blues to jazz, folk, and soul. $28/adult. $25/ child. 537-1483.

Prepared Childbirth Class. Pavilion @ Methodist Germantown Hospital. Two seven-week series: January 8 through February 19 session meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. & January 14 through February 25 session meets Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This comprehensive childbirth class covers an overview of anatomy and physiology, labor and delivery expectations, hospital procedures, birth/delivery options, and more. It also includes postpartum care, baby basics, breastfeeding, and infant safety and CPR. A hospital tour is provided. $100 per couple. Bring two pillows and dress comfortably. Call 5166645 for details.

Saturday Morning Unwind Sessions. Church Health Meditation Chapel. Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Unwind and refocus with instructors Greg Graber and Rob Dove. Free. Go to churchhealth.org/events for details. Open Jar Workshop. Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum. Saturday, January 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 9 through college senior. This musical theatre workshop offers a one-on-one opportunity to work with Broadway professionals. Dance: Come ready to learn a dance combination. Wear jazz shoes, jazz

LESSON PLANS TO LATE NIGHT – COMEDY OF LUCAS BOHN

Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary’s School. Sunday, January 27, 7 p.m. Lucas Bohn, dubbed “Comedian of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine, comes to

Planning Success for your Garden Now! Pickering Center. Saturday, January 12, 10-11 a.m. Join Shelby County Lifetime Master Gardener Carl Wayne Hardeman as he helps get a jump on the season of planting by preparing the soil. Free. Call Jef Terry at 574-0067 for details. Sibling Class. Baptist Women’s Hospital. Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. $20/child. $25 for two or more in same family. Call 226-5764 to register.

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Junior Artisans: Pop Up Sparklers. Metal Museum. Saturday, January 12, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Students ages 7-10 celebrate the New Year by creating pop-up sparklers. $15. Reservations required. 774-6380. Dynamic Dads Workshop. Baptist Women’s Hospital. Saturday, January 12, 12:30-4 p.m. Free. Registration required. 227-9873. Young Coppersmiths: Fabricating Wishing Wands. Metal Museum. Saturday, January 12, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 11-13 learn how to fabricate rod stock out of aluminum foil and then use hammers to forge wands. $15. Reservations required. 774-6380. The Jungle Book Acting Workshop. Germantown Community Theatre (GCT). January 15 through February 21. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 430-5:45 p.m. Children in grades 3-8 can join this acting workshop that will culminate in two performances as part of the city of Germantown’s The Big Read event. $90/student. Email cheryl@gctcomeplay.org or call 453-7449 to register. Stage Management for Students. Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum. Saturday, January 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grades 9-12. Explore the basics of managing the audition, rehearsal, and production process. $15. Email education@orpheum-memphis. com to register.

Breakfast with the Birds. Lichterman Nature Center. Saturday, January 26, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Ornithologists present birding basics and take you on a guided walk through lake, meadow, and forest trails. $20. Binoculars provided. Reservations required. Email nature.reservations@ memphistn.gov or call 636-2221 for details. Beautiful Beginnings. Baptist Women’s Hospital. Saturday, January 26, from 9 a.m. until noon. Drop in to take a tour and get information on resources including infant care and breastfeeding and other classes. Free. Call 227-9873 for details. Kids in the Garden: Awesome Offshoots. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Saturday, January 26, from 10 a.m. until noon. Children ages 7-10 can explore plant propagation techniques, including cuttings, layering, offsets, and division. $15. Snack and tools included. Reservations required. 761-5250. Make Your Own: Recycled Assemblages. Metal Museum. Saturday, January 26. Two sessions offered from 10 a.m. until noon and from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Families learn how to use bottle caps and recycled aluminum cans to make this personalized piece. $10/ project. Reservations required. 7746380. Word-ology. Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Three-week session meets

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Stage Combat for Students. Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum. Saturday, January 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grades 9-12. Learn the fundamentals of

creating action-packed sequences for the stage. $15. Email education@ orpheum-memphis.com to register.

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KIDS IN THE GARDEN: AWESOME OFFSHOOTS

Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Saturday, January 26, from 10 a.m. until noon. Children ages 7-10 can explore plant propagation techniques, including cuttings, layering, offsets, and division. $15. Snack and tools included. Reservations required. 761-5250.

WORD-OLOGY

Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Three-week session meets on Saturdays – January 26 and February 2 & 9, 1:30-4 p.m. Children ages 10-13 use typefaces, words, poems, and stories to explore mixed-media art. $45. Supplies and snack included. Must be able to attend all sessions. Reservations required. 761-5250.

Guy Talk. Germantown Methodist Hospital. Friday, February 1, 6:308:30 p.m., for parents only. Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for parent and son. An educational program to enhance open communication between father (mother) and son (ages 9-12 years). $60 for parent & child. Call 516-6645 to register.

FUND-RAISERS

The Art of Dinner: Vietnam and Thailand Cuisine. Church Health Nutrition Hub. Friday, January 4, 6 p.m. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Joshua House guides through a three-course menu. $65. Benefits the nutrition programming at the Church Health Nutrition Hub. Go to churchhealth.org for tickets. Memphis Empty Bowls Project. Crosstown Concourse. Sunday, January 20, 5-7 p.m. Choose a beautiful handcrafted bowl to take home as a reminder of the bowls that go empty in the Memphis area. Guests will enjoy a simple dinner of soup (donated by local restaurants), bread, and desserts while listening to live music. Visit memphisemptybowls. com for details.

THEATRE PERFORMANCES

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver with Flatt Lonesome. GPAC. Friday, January 11, 8-9:30 p.m. Legends in the bluegrass genre, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver co-headline the night with Flatt Lonesome, a young group of pickers who are fresh on the scene. Call 751-7500 for tickets and information. Memphis Made - Center Stage presents Mighty Souls Brass Band. Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary’s School. Friday, January 11, 8 p.m. MidSouth’s celebrated collectives bring a mix of soul, funk, marching, and swing bands to the Buckman stage. $15/ adult. $10/child. 537-1483. Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra. GPAC. Saturday, January 12, 8-9:30 p.m. Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch performs at GPAC. Call 7517500 for tickets and information. Ruthie Foster. Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary’s School. Saturday, January 19, 8 p.m. This singersongwriter offers a wide musical palette ranging from gospel and blues to jazz, folk, and soul. $28/adult. $25/ child. 537-1483. Lesson Plans to Late Night – Comedy of Lucas Bohn. Buckman Arts Center @ St. Mary’s School. Sunday, January 27, 7 p.m. Lucas Bohn, dubbed “Comedian of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine, comes to entertain audiences at Buckman. $28/ adult. $25/child. 537-1483.

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STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS

Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum. Saturday, January 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grades 9-12. Explore the basics of managing the audition, rehearsal, and production process. $15. Email education@orpheum-memphis.com to register.

STORY TIME AT AREA BOOKSTORES AND MUSEUMS

Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Avenue Carriage Crossing Mall, 853-3264 Saturdays at 11 a.m. Ages 1-6.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers 2774 N. Germantown Pkwy., 3862468 Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Ages 2-8. Jan. 5 & 8: Clifford the Big Red Dog. Jan. 12 & 15: Love, Z. Jan. 19 & 22: The Duchess and Guy. Jan. 26 & 29: Pig the Pug.

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Story Time at Morton Museum of Collierville History 196 N. Main St., 457-2650 Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 5 and under. Enjoy a new story theme each week with songs, related craft, and snack. Free. CENTRAL 3030 Poplar Ave., 415-2700

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CLOUD901 Classes & Events: CLOUD901 is the library’s stateof-the-art Teen Learning Lab that includes a music studio, a video production lab, an art studio, Makerspace, gaming zone, and a performance stage. Open to teens ages 13-18 with a Memphis library card. Go to memphislibrary.org/cloud901 for a class list. ★ Front Porch Music Series – Frog Squad. Tuesday, January 8, 6-7 p.m.

BARTLETT 6382 Stage Rd., 386-8968 ★ Snowflake Crafts. Saturday, January 12, from 11 a.m. until noon. Children ages 6-12 engage in snowflake craft activity. CHEROKEE 3300 Sharpe, 743-3655 ★ Pop-Up Winter Break Programming. January 2-4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pop-Up Winter Break Programming is geared for children ages 5 and under. CORDOVA 8457 Trinity Rd., 754-8443 ★ International Story Time. Saturday, January 12, from 11 a.m. until noon. Learn about the country of Sri Lanka with stories, music, arts, games, and snacks. ★ See & Sign a Story. Saturday, January 26, from 11a.m. until noon. Share a story and learn sign language words followed by an activity and a snack. CORNELIA CRENSHAW 531 Vance Ave., 525-1643 ★ The Legacy of MLK Jr. Saturday, January 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Children ages 6-12 discuss the legacy of MLK. EAST SHELBY 2700 East Shelby Dr., 751-7360  Vision Board Party. Saturday, January 12, 1-3 p.m. Teens will make a vision board, enjoy a snack, and discuss their goals for 2019.

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OPEN JAR WORKSHOP

Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum. Saturday, January 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades 9 through college senior. This musical theatre workshop offers a one-on-one opportunity to work with Broadway professionals. Dance: Come ready to learn a dance combination. Wear jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, or regular sneakers. No flip-flops or skirts allowed. Sing: Come ready to sing a 32-bar song. Bring sheet music clearly marked for an accompanist to play. $85. Bring a non-returnable headshot and resume. Email education@orpheum-memphis.com to register.

GASTON PARK 1040 S. Third, 942-0836 ★ Dr. King Color by Number & Word Search. Saturday, January 12, 1-2 p.m. Children learn about Dr. King through art, word search, and discussion.

PARKWAY VILLAGE 4655 Knight Arnold, 363-8923 ★ Pop-Up Winter Break Programming. January 2-5, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pop-Up Winter Break Programming is geared for children ages 5 and under. POPLAR-WHITE STATION 5094 Poplar Ave., 682-1616 ★ Teen Bullet Journals. Wednesday, January 2, 3-4:30 p.m. Teens learn how to make a bullet journal and keep track of their plans for the year. Supplies provided. ★ Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wednesday, January 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Teens apply their quick wits to act out different scenarios using the given props and prompts. ★ Teen Winter Party. Wednesday, January 30, 3-4:30 p.m. Teens get their snowflake fix at Pop-White. Also take part in a song challenge game to test pop culture knowledge and enjoy snacks and drinks. RANDOLPH 3752 Given, 452-1068 ★ Winter STEAM Activities. Thursday, January 3, 1-2 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 join for three winterthemed STEAM activities.

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FRAYSER 3712 Argonne St., 357-4115 ★ Explore STEAM: Tech it, Think it, and Grow! Saturday, January 5, 3-4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 explore STEAM activities using high-tech to no-tech tools. ★ Let’s Go Out to the Movies: My Friend Martin. Saturday, January 12, 3-4:30 p.m. Teens are welcome to bring their own snack and enjoy a movie. ★ Teens Exploring the Life, Work, and Purpose of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wednesday, January 16, 4-5 p.m. Teens explore using different library resources and then have an open discussion with their peers. ★“I Have a Dream.” Thursday, January 17, 4-5 p.m. Children ages 6-12 share their dreams and visions through art. ★ Escape the Maze! Tuesday, January 22, 4-5 p.m. Teens build their own mazes and compete to complete other mazes in the shortest time.

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SAVE THE DATE for our 2nd annual

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 10AM-1PM

FREE ADMISSION We're excited to bring our annual Memphis Parent Camp Expo back to the Memphis Botanic Garden on Saturday, March 23rd, for a fun morning where parents can learn about summer camps, sleepaway camps, day camps, extra-curricular camps of all types, educational camps, and sports camps! Find out about all of your area camp options at this once-a-year event!

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