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cincinnati news

Meet some organizations doing good in Cincinnati, learn about Mother’s Day specials, giveaways and more.

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kids’ health

Prepare for allergy season.

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family outing

You can vacation in Cancún, Mexico with kids!

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Let’s Party!

Throw a great party for your child with our tips and ideas!.

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f you have children you are bound to have a heaping amount of proud mommy moments. I know I do. Some of them are HUGE moments that can make you tear up, and lots are just little moments that may seem like nothing at all through the eyes of anyone else. It’s those sweet moments of your child’s own choosing to do something nice or right. I had one such moment just the other day ….

We were camping and having a blast. Our daughter, the oldest, made several new friends from around the campground. They would all come to the playground and play games, swing, talk … anything at all and they all had smiles on their faces all day long. Our son, almost 3 years old, did the same. There were a couple of little boys that decided to come check out the gathering of kids at the playground. They even brought a few of their own toys to play with. One of the boys walked right up to mine and started talking to him and handed him a toy. My little guy looked back at me and beamed with excitement. Off they went playing and running around. All the children played until it grew dark and were beckoned back to their own campsite for dinner and bedtime. After everyone had left, my little guy was sad. He was having so much fun. He moped around a bit on the playground and then he found a toy. He knew it was one of the other little boy’s. He came running up and showed us what he found and then pointed to the campsite where the other little boys were at and said he wanted to take it back to him.

Nana was with us and she told him what a good boy he was and that she’d walk with him to their campsite. He wanted to make sure the little boy didn’t lose his toy.

I was so proud of him. Some kids would just look at the toy and leave it alone. Some would take it for themselves. Then there are the ones who just want to do the right thing. He wanted to make that little boy happy and be his friend.

Our daughter also shared in a proud mommy moment that day. She, too, was playing with her new friends. A few of them brought over some games to play and she listened to the instructions and played her best. She shared so well with her new friends that not one of them felt left out. She talked to them and they all — even the older girls — talked like they had known each other for a long time. She would even throw a glance here and there at her brother to make sure he was OK and having fun.

Yep, I have my share of proud mommy moments and I know I’ll have lots more to come, too. You never know when they’ll happen, but if you just keep your watchful eye on them, you’re bound to see many little moments and sometimes over-joyous big ones, too.

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Lots of organizations are benefiting the community these days, whether they’re hosting a fundraiser, making a donation, or incorporating philanthropy into their business plan. Learn more about how to support them!

BY SHERRY HANG

The Children’s Theatre of Mason (CTM) presents The Little Mermaid Jr., and in honor of the program’s 10 year anniversary, CTM is donating 500 tickets to the Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day performance, thanks to counselors and teachers at Mason, Kings, Lakota, Lebanon and Milford Schools. “Over the past 10 years, we’ve been blessed to work with more than 1,000 kids on 23 different productions, playing to more than 50,000 people throughout Greater Cincinnati,” said Karen Kilgore, president of The Children’s Theatre of Mason. “With The Little Mermaid Jr. we want to give back and share a wonderful theatre experience with young people in our community who may have never had the chance to enjoy it.” The production runs for five shows at Mason High School, 7 p.m. May 10, 2 and 7 p.m. May 11, and 1 and 5 p.m. May 12. Tickets are $10. Visit childrenstheatreofmason.com.

CancerFree KIDS hosts the 7th annual

Butterfly Walk & 5K on Saturday, May 11 at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin-Simpson Road). Whether you walk, run, or just enjoy the event’s festivities, you’ll still be helping to raise funds to support research for pediatric cancers. This year’s event promises plenty of activities, including the 5K Run, a Survivor Ceremony, a Junior Jog, and a fun festival that lasts into the afternoon. Registration begins at 8 a.m., or sign up online at butterflywalk.com.

Kona Ice wheels into the East Side of Cincinnati, bringing cool frozen treats served right out of a tiki hut truck. Brought to town by Randall Coultas and Rick Persichetti, Kona Ice has a built-in “gives back” program so you can feel just as good as your icy treat tastes. When the truck stops at local schools, baseball leagues, church events, a portion of the proceeds will benefit those same organizations. Nationwide, Kona Ice has donated more than $10 million to community organizations. To learn more, or to rent the truck for your party or festival, call 513-201-7589 or visit kona-ice.com.

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Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrate on Sunday, May 12 around town: • Treat Mom to a tasty brunch with family and friends at the Winton Woods Mill Race Banquet Center (1515 West Sharon Road).

RSVP to 513-825-6467 or greatparks.org for the 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. May 12 servings. Cost is $16.25 adults, $8 ages 2 - 12; free for children younger than 24 months (tax not included).

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• The Krohn Conservatory (1501 Eden Park Drive) offers free admission to all moms on Mother’s Day. The Krohn is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., visit cincinnatiparks.com/butterflyshow. com for details. Admission for all non-mommies is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children, free ages 4 and younger, or purchase a $12 unlimited admission pin.

Give Yourself the Gift of Fit

• Bring your mom to Jane’s Saddlebag (13989 Ryle Road, Union) for a complimentary flower or plant, lunch and dinner specials, live music from 3 - 6 p.m., and free entry into the petting zoo. Call 859-384-6617 for reservations and visit janessaddlebag.com for more.

• Stop by the blue manatee children’s bookstore (3054 Madison Road) on Sunday, May 12 for a free drip coffee or tea for moms and 10 percent off all purchases from the bookstore. Call 513-731-2665 or visit bluemanateebooks.com.

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New to Motherhood? eing a new mom can be overwhelming, especially if family and friends aren’t nearby to lend their support. The good news is that Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are home to dozens of MOMS Club chapters. These groups for at-home mothers offer meetings for moms and their little ones, support for those days when you need some extra advice (or just to vent your frustrations), and minimal club fees. Members can enjoy guest speakers, casual get-togethers, family outings, playgroups, and service projects. Find a local chapter at momsclub.org.

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Power walking and circuit training classes meet several days a week at parks in Hyde Park and Loveland, and costs $59 per month for unlimited sessions. Call 513-399-7275 or visit thefitmommies.com.

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There are three ways to treat allergies, according to Seyerle: Avoid exposure to the allergen Wear hats and sunglasses when the pollen count is high; wash hands after playing.

Over-the-counter medications Anti-histamines, eye drops and nasal sprays may be helpful.

Visit to the allergist When over-the-counter meds don’t solve your child’s allergy problem, see your pediatrician. He’ll want to know your child’s symptoms like itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, or breathing trouble with exercise or vigorous play.

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If you can easily identify what triggers your child’s symptoms, great! You can strive to prevent exposure and be prepared for reactions when they strike.

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With testing, the doctor determines what to test then places a small amount of the substance on your child’s arm. Fifteen minutes later, if a small, red, raised area appears, you’ve found what your child’s allergic to. Of course that sounds relatively easy, when in fact it often is not. Allergies to food present a longer, lengthier testing process.

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SITES TO RELISH If your family’s getting a little stir crazy, don’t worry. Visit the front desk and they’ll help you plan the perfect day out — if you haven’t already planned it as part of your package. A must see is the Museo Maya de Cancún (+52 998 883 3671; inah.gob.mx/paseos/museomaya/ tour.html), part of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The architecture of the museum itself is stunning. Walk around the indoor exhibit and view several amazing artifacts. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, head outside to experience what lies beneath the cover of the trees. I was absolutely floored by the fact that there were beautifully intact ruins right in the heart of the resort district in Cancún. Who would have thought you would be able to see ruins with a resort in the background? Certainly not me!

If you want to see more of the Mayan ruins and all of their wonder, schedule a trip to Tulum (Intermar Caribe/onsite • +52 998 881 2009). Here, you can walk around the area and see more of the exquisitely crafted buildings created long ago. Be sure to take your bathing suit, as the Mayan’s had a knack for building ocean-front properties. You can take a dip in the sea where the Mayan’s once did.

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Birthday Party etiquette Who to invite? Open the presents or not? How much should you spend? Decisions, decisions!

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avigating the world of children’s birthday parties is

what gifts he receives. When everything’s been opened, promptly whisk the

overwhelming! Do I have to invite my child’s entire class-

gifts — especially gift cards and cash — out of sight so nothing gets lost or

room? Are Evite invitations rude, too easy or just right? Is

prematurely opened.

$25 too much to spend on a present these days? Don’t worry — I have your

FOOD These days many kids are either allergic to some food item or their

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parents won’t allow it. While many of us eat a steady diet of processed foods,

WHEN IT’S YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY

I like to have some all natural ice cream (easy to find and not expensive) on

Let’s start with whom to invite. N ot everyone has the space/money to accom-

hand and sometimes even make an all natural or low-sugar cake if I’m feeling

modate every friend your child wants to (or feels like they should) invite. Find

industrious. If an attendee is allergic to something, and if you can easily ac-

out the rule at your school for inviting politely (e.g., invite all the girls to a girl

commodate them, it’s just a thoughtful thing to do.

party or only who you want but send invitations discreetly and don’t blab about

it, etc.). You can always give your child a set number that you are willing to

FAVORS It’s up to you if you want to send home goody bags with the

have at the party, then help him choose wisely.

kids. N o matter what, keep it simple. O ne giant Pixi Stix will do, or let the craft

N ow that you have a number in mind, it’s time to hit the computer to set

you make at the party be what the kids take home. If you just love putting

up that Facebook event and start inviting, right? H old on a minute. H ow about

together goody bags, however, feel free to go all out!

instead hitting up the party store with your birthday munchkin and letting

him pick out themed invitations to fill out himself or at least help decorate?

THANKS To thank or not to thank? Always be thankful! R emember that

N ot convenient enough? Then go for the Evites that can generate electronic

picture you snapped earlier? H ave it printed and place it in a thank you note

reminders to R SVP if you haven’t heard back within a few days of the party.

that your child writes (or maybe he can just “sign” it if he’s too small).

You need an accurate count, after all, and e-mail reminders are helpful. O n the other hand, if you snail mail invitations, you might have to call folks to get

What to spend?

their R SVPs. C hristine G ., mom of six, says, “C all! I’m forgetful and/or my

There’s no doubt that you can’t get much for $10 anymore, but do try to keep

child may have lost the invitation!”

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the kids get older.” Don’t spend more than $20 — if you do, everyone else

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may feel badly that you gave so lavishly.

aren’t going to suggest an expensive building set, but you can throw out some

There is no magic number, but make sure your child participates in the

general gift ideas related to your child’s interests.

process of picking out the gift. If your party budget is closer to zilch, consider

And what about the great gift opening controversy? Do you let your child

making a special craft as a gift.

open his presents at the party or wait until after? I think it’s great to put the

Angelina L., mom of one, shares, “When I see some fun toys in the Target

birthday child in one chair and the gift giver in another. Sometimes the frenzy

clearance bins, I stock up. I use the Sunday comics as my tissue paper and

of present opening can be too much, so you’ll want to slow the process

reuse previous birthday bags — it’s the new trend.”

down. H ave your child open the giver’s present while you snap a picture of them together. If the kids get bored with the pace, remind them cake is on

Kerrie McLoughlin is the seasoned mom of five who writes about her controlled household chaos at thekerrieshow.com.

the horizon. Don’t forget to remind your child to say “thank you” no matter

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What’s an awesome birthday party theme that can be done easily (and inexpensively)?

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These can be a real challenge — try these tips for goody bag awesomeness!

1. GIVE A GIFT THAT LASTS — art supplies like stickers, a coloring book and a small pack of crayons will give your guests something to continue the fun at home.

2. KIDS LOVE CANDY — Believe it or not, you can never go

“We’ve done a bug theme before. Very cute! You can get bug boxes at the dollar store and b uy a bunch of plastic or stretchy bugs and throw them around the yard, then the kids fill up their boxes on a bung hunt. I made chocolate cupcakes frosted in green and topped with Oreo crumbs and a gummy worm. It was easy and the kids had so much fun! Don’t forget about bug tattoos too!”

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wrong by giving kids unique candy. They love Fun Dip, ring pops, Pixy Stix, Pop Rocks, bubble gum.

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3. USE CRAFTS AS ACTIVITY AND THE GIFT TO TAKE HOME — If your party’s activity involves a craft, let that

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4. FUN CONTAINERS — Put your goody in a reusable container, like a water bottle, lunchbox or pencil pouch.

5. ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH — a CD of his favorite songs is easy to compile and make, and gets the birthday child involved in party planning.

“Craft party. You can do anything with that. We’ve also done a Halloween theme … just reuse your Halloween stuff!”

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testing. Kolton ultimately received a diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Rheumatoid Arthritis (JIA). We were able to seek early treatment so that his symptoms could be controlled. Without the help of Dr. Baker, we may have had to wait several months to finally see the pain relieved in our son. He is an absolutely amazing physician who is compassionate and thorough.

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RESIDENTIAL/AWAY CAMPS

LOCAL DAY CAMPS

Camp Carson YMCA

The AAC Studio Kids, The Art Academy of Cincinnati

Camp Livingston

April Eight’s Songs for Peace Music+Arts Camp

2034 Outer Lake Road, Princeton, IN 812-385-3597 campcarson.org • campinfo@ymcacamnpcarson.org An Experience That Lasts Lifetime! Join campers and staff from over 20 states and 7 countries. A safe, fun program that pays careful attention to the needs of campers and families. Our program is designed and tailored to the individual camper needs. Activities include archery, canoeing, sailing, swimming kayaking, climbing, and pottery, plus horseback and motorized dirt-bikes. Don’t forget The Blob, water zip-lines, Tom Sawyer Swing, and drumming.

4998 Nell Lee Road, Bennington, IN 513-793-5554 camplivingston.com Located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana, Camp Livingston is the place to be for a summer of friends, sports, arts, nature, and positive Jewish experiences. Our caring staff supervises a progressive program that includes athletics, nature, waterfront activities, arts-and-crafts, performing arts, a challenge course, adventure travel and camping trips, and much more!

The Cathedral Domain

800 Hwy 1746, Irvine, KY 606-464-8254 cathedraldomain.org • asigmon@diolex.org Come and enjoy summer camp at The Cathedral Domain, a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington for 100 years. An ACA accredited camp meeting over 300 standards for operations, facilities, health, and safety. Summer camp sessions for children grades K - 12. We offer traditional adventure programs and environmental education camps at our 800 acre center located in the Red River Gorge area. Registration information available on our website.

YMCA Camp Ernst

7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 859-586-6181 myycamp.org • ce@myycamp.org Co-ed, ages 6 - 15, one-week sessions Jun. 9 - Aug. 10. NEW! Intro to Overnight and Half-Week summer sessions, co-ed, ages 5 - 9, May - Aug. Steeped in tradition and built on positive values, we host campers who enjoy top-notch counselors and making friends while doing a wide variety of activities including zip line, archery, banana boat, 100 ft. waterslide, riflery, giant swing, horseback riding, the BLOB, and much more!

YMCA Camp Kern

5291 State Route 350, Oregonia 513-932-3756 campkern.org Providing a safe, fun, magical, and educational experience for all children, plus the opportunity for growth in character, mind, spirit, and body. We don’t just teach swimming, canoeing, climbing, horseback riding and more, we teach values through programs. For ages 5 - 16, we offer residential and semi-residential accommodations, a 485-acre facility, and a chance to reconnect with nature. Sessions begin Jun. 16. Register online.

1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati 513-562-8748 artacademy.edu/community_eduation • commed@artacademy.edu Learn cartooning and comics, comics in action, drawing and painting, mixed media, screen printing, and much more.

Students work in a specific subject for one full week in half-day sessions. Camps feature weekly topics. Full- and half-day with before- and after-care options for ages 5 - 9. Teen summer studio classes allow students to begin at any level and gives room for personal explorations into each subject. www.aprileight.com Would your kids enjoy a week of imaginative play and collaboration? Send them to April Eight’s Songs for Peace Music+Arts Camp! With award-winning musician April Eight, children write songs, create instruments, play games, and do yoga too. Weeks of Jun. 6 - 10, Jun. 6 - 17, or Aug. 5 - 9, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 11.

Art Workshops at FUNKe Fired Arts

3130 Wasson Road, Hyde Park 513-406-4009 theartworkshopinc.net • theartworkshopinc@gmail.com We offer a huge variety of art camps including, clay, pottery, painting, drawing, papier maché, fiber, recycling and cartooning. Our popular art camps have been in the Cincinnati area for 18 years. We offer camps for children as young as 6 yrs., and a couple of special camps for those 4 - 5 yrs. And for parents who are working or on the go, we also provide before- and after-care. Morning camps run 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Afternoon camps run 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

ballet tech of ohio

7623 Old 3C Hwy, Maineville 513-683-6860 ballettechohio.org • ballettechohio@aol.com bto 2013 International Summer Dance Intensive. Ages 8 - 2 with, among others, renowned instructors Valery Lantratov and Ka-Ron Brown Lehman. Individual attention. Performance opportunities. Musical Movement/Movement Discovery, ages 2 - 4. Kid’s Camps, ages 5 - 7. Adult classes, tae kwon do. Jun. 10 - Aug. 16.

Camp at the J

8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati 513-722-7249 jointhej.org/summercamps Day camp for grades K - 3 includes Red Cross swim lessons, sports, nature, crafts, special events, and more. Quest Camp for grades 4 - 8 features day trips and overnights to popular destinations. 1-, 3-, and 6-week camps for all age groups offer flexibility for busy families. Indoor/outdoor pools and facilities for rain or shine fun.

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Camp Chabad

2820 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati 513-731-5111 campchabad.org • info@campchabad.org ACA Accredited. Cincinnati’s premier Jewish Day Camp, held at the Campus Recreation Center. Ages 2 - 14. Enjoy a wide variety of activities and field trips with outstanding, nurturing staff unique to Camp Chabad! Lunch and transportation included. Camp runs from Jun. 24 - Aug. 9; sign up for all seven weeks or “mix and match” any week.

Morning and after-care are available.

Camp Wildbrook, LTD.

9664 Daly Road, Cincinnati 513-931-2196 campwildbrook.com • campwildbrook@cinci.rr.com ACA accredited. Family owned and operated. Co-ed, grades K - 6. Six weeks, Jun. 17 - Jul. 26). Day camp, Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 62nd season holding active, outdoor, traditional summer camp activities including archery, arts and crafts, basketball, BB air gun, drama and singing, gymnastics, kickball, nature and camping, soccer, softball, daily swim lessons, and special events. Bus transportation available.

Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center

Cincinnati Nature Center Summer Camps

at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 at Long Branch Farm and Trails. 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen cincynature.org Week-long nature day camps for ages 3 - 15. Each camp offers unique, age-appropriate activities that expose children to exciting outdoor adventures in a safe and friendly environment. A fun way for kids to actively challenge their minds and bodies while using their creativity and imaginations in a natural setting. Join us for an outdoor adventure that’s anything but ordinary.

Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute Camp OdakOTa 4440 Carver Woods Drive, Cincinnati 513-791-5688 cintiotinstitute.com • coti@cintiotinstitute.com Camp OdakOTa is a full-day camp for children with occupational therapy and sensory integration needs. Camp OdakOTa campers are children 6 - 12 yrs. who would benefit from a sensory-sensitive approach to summer day camp.

7900 E Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-489-7575 kidsfirstsports.com • dross@kidsfirstsports.com (K - 7), info@thecampuskf.com (preschool) Camp-A-Palooza is a day camp from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for grades K - 7 and 8:30 - 12:30 for preschoolers. With 108,000 sq. ft. of children’s sports activities under one roof, Kids First is the area’s premier destination for summer camp. Camp-a-Palooza offers a full-day summer camp for K- grade 7 and the brand new early learning center, The Campus at Kids First, offers a preschool camp for ages 3 - 5. There truly is no summer camp like it.

Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature Daycamps

Camp Invention

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Day Camp

Multiple Locations 800-968-4332 campinvention.org • campinvention@att.net Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during a week-long summer adventure of fun and exciting real-world challenges led by qualified educators. Discounts are available to new and returning children. Locations nationwide. Visit our website or call to find the location near you.

Explore The Arts Summer Camps at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

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guests, and tons of fun for all ages and interests! All programs are licensed with superior adult-to-child ratios. $130 per week, or $29 per day (2 day/wk minimum). Tuition assistance available for qualifying families.

3738 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati, 473-5745 thecarnegiecenter.org • events@thecarnegiecenter.org Explore The Arts sponsored by Artswave are providing quality arts exploration at affordable rates. First 8 registrants per class are FREE. Regular registration is $55 per camp. Hip-Hop, Island Dance, Salsa Dance, Nigerian Drumming, Painting from Nature, and Sacred Spaces: Hindu Art and Movement. 1.5 - 3 hrs. per day. Schedule online.

Chess Camp and Game Builder Camp

activelearningcamps.com 888-652-4377 Camps held at Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati, Jun. 10 - 14. Chess Camp: Chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve skills. Includes a mix of classroom instruction and practice sessions. Ages 5 - 16. Video Game Creation Camp: Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught in a step-by-step progression how to build a game that they design. Ages 8 - 16. Scratch Animation Creation Camp: Create short animated movies. Ages 8 - 16.

Children, Inc. SummerCare 2013: GAME ON!

Ft. Wright Elementary School and Ockerman Elementary School 859-431-2075 childreninc.org Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., 8-week session June - July. Ages 5 - 11. Weekly themes, field trips, swimming, special

Multiple Park Locations 513-321-6208 cincinnatiparks.com • erin.morris@cincinnati-oh.gov Cincinnati Parks’ Summer Nature Daycamps, voted 2012 “Best of the City,” are filling up quickly! Trailside and LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Centers provide some of the best specialized camps. Fees: $40 - $75 weekly. Hikes, crafts, and games for ages 3 - 17 in parks throughout the city. Register online.

962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-421-3888 cincyplay.com The Playhouse offers three two-week camp sessions beginning Jun. 17, Jul. 8 and Jul. 22 for students entering grades 3 - 12 and six one-week camp sessions for children entering grades 1 and 2. Classes are taught by theater professionals in a fun, no-fail environment. All levels of experience are welcome!

Cincinnati Sports Club

3950 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati 513-527-5026 cincinnatisportsclub.com Ages 3 - 12: Kidsports Summer Camp – All summer long we provide a field trip and a special guest appearance every week, games, weekly themes, crafts, swimming, and more. Ages 3 - 6: Tumbling Camp – Campers will be active and healthy while having fun and making new friends and learning introductory tumbling. Ages 4 - 12: Junior Racquet Camp – Children will learn the proper strokes and strategies for four exciting racquet and paddle sports.

Cincinnati Zoo

3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati 513-559-7767 opt. 4 cincinnatizoo.org Register today for the wildest summer break yet! Fun, educational and age-appropriate topics every week. Full- and half-day programs available. Zoo member discounts.

Classroom Antics Tech Camps

Multiple Locations 800-595-3776 classroomantics.com • creativetotsmason@gmail.com Summer camps for ages 7 - 13 in video game design, LEGO robotics, computer programming, and stop motion animation. $199 per camp, less $10 coupon code CF3. Beginners welcome!

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Countryside YMCA Day Camps

1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon 513-932-1424 ext. 149 countrysideymca.org Join us this summer at Warren County’s biggest and best day camp experience. Countryside YMCA offers camps in swimming, gymnastics, sports, LEGO Camps, and traditional day camps. New for 2013 – Visual Arts camps in drawing, painting, pottery and more. Before- and after-camp available.

Creative Tots of Mason

• We serve children 6 weeks up to 5th grade.

• Special Language Immersion Program • Early Childhood Education experienced teachers.

• Online video cameras in each classroom

6408 Thornberry, Mason 513-770-6776 creativetotsmason.com Specializing in the private education of toddler, preschool and pre-K children for 20 years. Our research-based curriculum provides age-appropriate, high-quality academics designed to exceed Ohio Academic Content Standards. Weekly Summer Programs (Jun. 10 - Aug. 2) Toddler, 18 mos. - 3 yrs.; Early 3’s, 2.5 - 3 yrs.; Preschool, 3 - 4 yrs.; Pre-K 4 - 5 yrs. Enrichment programs in Spanish, music, art, yoga, and science. Mon. - Fri., 9 - 11 a.m.

Falcon Camp

Love God, Love others and Love to Learn

4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton 800-837-2267 falconcamp.com • info@falconcamp.com Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Boys and girls ages 6 - 16 enjoy a beautiful lakefront setting, wide variety of activies and outstanding staff. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is more than a catchy logo. It really defines the environment created at Falcon. ACA accredited. References available. Great fun!

5334 SOCIaLvILLE FOStEr rd. • MaSOn, OH 45040 jaCObSWELLLEarnIng.COM • (513) 229-0223

Fruit of Zion Child Development Center

9180 Cincinnati Columbus Road, West Chester 513-531-1180 fozchild.com • fozcenter@yahoo.com Full-day adventures for both younger and older children. Summer camp is a healthy balance of fun and learning. Every day brings something new and exciting. Learning, exploration, physical activities in a safe, nurturing environment.

Children participate in teacher support workbook-based activities that focus on math, science and literacy, as well as participate in field trips. Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

The Goddard School (Mason)

754 Reading Road, Mason 513-398-2777 Circus Fun in the Summer Sun! Goddard summer camp is a great way to discover that learning is all around. Children 6 wks. - 10 yrs. can explore our exciting curriculum as we have a summer full of big top fun. Enjoy arts, crafts, cooking projects and don’t miss our special visitors and fun-filled trips.

Goddard School Summer Camps (Anderson Twp.) A Paid Advertising Directory

1280 Nagel Road, Cincinnati 513-474-5292 goddardschool.com/schools/anderson-township-oh/schools.gspx Looking for an active summer camp loaded with high energy, outdoor activities, fun field trips, weekly water days and engaging visitors in a safe environment? Then Let’s Go Exploring with The Goddard School this summer. Camps are specifically designed for ages toddler - 10 yrs. Enjoy our expanded campus, large indoor gym, crafts, cooking projects, sewing school, gymnastics, and more. Full- and half-day camps available.

Gorman Heritage Farm

YMCA CAMP KERN SUMMER 2013 WHY CHOOSE CAMP KERN?

103 Years of Camping Excellence

10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati 513-563-6663 gormanfarm.org • camp@gormanfarm.org Your child will love our Farm Camp. Over 80% of our campers last year called it their favorite camp. Activities include: caring for our animals, exploring nature, garden fun, cooking, hiking, making art, making music, making friends, and more. Camps for age 4 - 15. Visit our website for a full brochure.

Greenacres Summer Camps

8255 Spooky Hollow, Cincinnati 513-891-4227 green-acres.org • camps@green-acres.org Arts, aquatic adventures, environment, equine, food or garden... a camp for every child! Greenacres offers hands-on, small group camps led by a caring staff.

Hubbard Family Swim School at Kids First Sports Center

Opportunity to make Great Friends

7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-530-0123 hubbardswim.com Our priority is to teach children starting as young as 2 mos. to love and respect the water. We are committed to providing swim lessons that build confidence and teach water safety skills in a child-centered environment. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching has grown as a result of our learn-to-swim techniques.

Two Week Long Training for all Staff

Jacob’s Well

Accredited by the American Camping Association A Safe Environment

A nurturing environment promoting Self Esteem, Self Confidence, and Independence Now offering a Good Student Incentive (See Registration Page) Helpful Payment Plans Available Lifelong Memories To watch videos and see pictures of camp, visit:

www.campkern.org OPEN HOUSE 2013

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5334 Socialville Foster Road, Mason 513-229-0223 jacobswelllearning.com • lwu@jacobswelllearning.com Brand new 10,000 sq. ft. facility with large indoor playground. Make new friends, keep your mind sharp, learn about God’s love and how to love each other. Exciting summer camp for 2013! Two to three field trips each week, including weekly trips to the local pool. Grades K - 5. New camp enrollments will receive a special discount.

Mad Science of Cincinnati

cincinnati.madscience.org 513-793-6784 Interactive, hands-on science programs for ages 5 - 12. Half- and full-day programs at locations throughout the area, June through August. Content is correlated to State of Ohio Education standards. Children enjoy “make and/or take home” projects and activities each day. Programs range from $10 - $15 per classroom hour. Sibling registration discounts available.

Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance

5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, Mason 513-309-8585 masonarts.org • masonarts@gmail.com The MDAA will offer 17 unique Summer Art Camps this year! Drawing, painting, tie-dye, recycle art, collage, pop-up art, kite making, music making, and more. Camps are held at Cottell Park in Deerfield Township. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Camps are Mon. - Thu. and range in price from $40 - $145.

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Children’s Meeting House Summer Camp We have a variety of creative camps for 3-12 year olds on our beautiful CMH campus in Loveland. Camps are open to all, not just CMH families!

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Multiple Locations 800-MICHAELS (642-4235) michaels.com Kids explore the seven continents and their amazing landmarks on a seven-week voyage around the glode during Michaels Passport to Imagination! Two-hour crafting adventures meet three times each a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon for just $2 per child each session, ages 5 and up. Jun. 17 - Aug. 23. Call or visit our website for more information.

My Little Red Haus

9429 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-827-9110 mylittleredhaus.com Offering art day camps in half-day sessions all summer long. Theme camps will allow artists to create a whole new world each week. Each camp will explore a variety of media and processes, ultimately transforming the studio into a world of wonder. Fine arts camps will allow older artists to focus on a specific medium or process, honing skills and developing new ones.

Pleasant Vineyard Ministries

1259 Swann Beatty Road, Camden 937-452-3347 pvmcamp.com This is not your typical camp! Pleasant Vineyard is a nondenominational Christian summer camp located near Camden Ohio. PVM Camp offers a wide variety of exciting camp programs to choose from which include: paintball, paintball extreme, rock climbing, Nascamp, digital photography, drama, art, Mythbreakers, LIT, crew, and Rez Classic Camp.

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SpringHill Day Camp at Faith Community United Methodist Church

8230 Cox Road, West Chester 513-777-9533 faithcommunityumc.org • lynne.martini@emailfcumc.net SpringHill Day Camp is scheduled Aug. 5 - 9 (Mon. - Fri.), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for any child who has completed K - grade 4. Cost for the week is $159. The camp provides small and large group opportunities. SpringHill provides trained counselors plus fun activities including giant waterslides, large inflatables, giant swings, climbing walls, low ropes, and more. Your kids will learn about Jesus while having an absolute blast!

Springer School

2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513-871-6080 springer-ld.org • center@springer-ld.org Adventures in Summer Learning is designed for students of at least average potential who are not making expected progress. The morning program provides strategic instruction in language arts, math, and critical thinking. In the afternoon, classes are available in math, writing, social skills, and creative expression. Jun. 17 - Jul. 12, grades 1 - 8.

Stepping Stones

5650 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-831-4660 steppingstonesohio.org • amanda.kay@steppingstonesohio.org Stepping Stones’ nine-week day camps allow individuals with disabilities ages 5 - 22 to participate in crafts, swimming, boating, fishing, music, sports, and nature at our Batavia and Indian Hill sites. Overnight camping for individuals with disabilities 13 and older allows campers to participate in art, swimming, sports, music, and outdoor education.

Summer Art Day Camp, Taft Museum of Art

316 Pike St., Cincinnati 513-684-4516 taftmuseum.org For kids entering grades 3 - 12. Taft Summer Art Day Camp participants look at, think about, and create art inspired by the collection and special exhibitions. Each week-long session culminates in an exhibition of campers’ work. Registration: Taft Museum of Art Family-level members and above: $200, beginning Mar. 4; all others: $275, beginning Mar. 18.

Sunrock Farm Summer Day Camp

103 Gibson Lane, Wilder, KY 859-781-5502 sunrockfarm.org • email@sunrockfarm.org Sunrock camps provide children memorable, hands-on experiences with animals and nature. During each five-hour day, campers ages 4 - 15 enjoy farm activities such as brushing horses and cows, milking goats, bottle feeding animals, gardening, holding chicks and rabbits, hiking, and exploring the woodlands and creek.

TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 2013 Sports Camps and Summer Activities

6200 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery 513-985-6747 trihealthpavilion.com/departments/kids-life-center/camps.aspx • lashaunda_jones@trihealth.com Energetic camps for active kids! Campers ages 3 - 15 can enjoy a variety of full-and half-day, week-long camps. All summer TriHealth Pavilion will offer sports and specialty themed camps and activities. Facility includes indoor gyms, outdoor fields and swimming pools. Visit our website for more information and cost.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Summer Day Camps

12 locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky 513-362-YMCA (9622) myy.org At the YMCA we make learning fun while giving kids the perfect setting to appreciate nature, build skills, create memories, and establish friendships that will last a lifetime. All of our Summer Day Camps are accredited by the American Camping Association which promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SUMMER PROGRAMS Baldwin Music Education Center

3799 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati 513-351-1109 baldwinmusiceducenter.com The Baldwin Music Education Center, a division of Music Learning Center, Inc., has been serving the tri-state area for 50 years. Specially-designed preschool group music classes are offered for students ages 6 mos. - 4 yrs. and piano classes for 5 yrs. and older. All classes are taught by trained music educators and piano pedagogues. Classes are offered six days a week year round. Convenient location in Hyde Park/Oakley and family discounts. “Every Life Needs Music”

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Brain Balance Achievement Center of Cincinnati

brainbalancecincinnati.com 513-257-0705 Groundbreaking program combining sensory motor, cognitive, and nutrition coaching into one solution for children ages 4 - 17 with ADD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning/processing disabilities.

The Campus at Kids First

7900 E Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-629-KIDS (5437) thecampuskf.com • info@thecampuskf.com Located inside the state-of-the-art Kids First Sports Center, The Campus offers the premier early learning experience for children ages 6 wks. - pre-K. As the only early learning center in the area that makes physical education a top priority, The Campus is able to give your child an academic edge by integrating a top-notch physical education curriculum in to the daily schedule and special summer programs.

Children’s Meeting House Montessori House

927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 cmhschool.com Celebrating 40 years of authentic Montessori education for students ages 3 - 12 yrs. Half- and full-day programs Before- and after-school care available. After-school enrichment options provide a natural complement to the instructional day. Each classroom is a partnership of experienced, treasured teachers and multi-age communities that enable students to work at a pace conducive to their best learning. Call to schedule a tour.

Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy

1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111 cballet.org The region’s only pre-professional ballet training program combines professional instruction, performance opportunities and a strong connection to Cincinnati Ballet. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art studios where Cincinnati Ballet Company dancers rehearse. Ballet students frequently interact with company dancers, gaining insight into the life of a professional dancer.

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Kinder Garden School

10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 513-791-4300 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester 513-874-3100 kindergardenschool.com Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency.

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Mathnasium

9525 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash 513-275-7000 mathnasium.com/blueash 9225 Floer Drive, West Chester 513-296-2000 mathnasium.com/westchester Mathnasium offers a fun, individualized math curriculum that builds students confidence in math as they catch up, get ahead, and stay ahead. Our conceptual math teaching techniques and use of hands-on manipulatives helps students gain a deeper mathematical understanding. Our instructors are highly specialized, and teach math for grades 1 - 12.

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1018 Town Drive, Wilder, KY 859-442-5800 towncountrysports.com The best combination of sports, fitness, and family fun! Town & Country offers a complete health club with kids exercise arcade, aeroball, kids gym, tubes and tunnels, and Kidz Fit classes. Additional year-round programs include soccer, swim lessons, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, and camps. Town & Country is home to the Kings Hammer Soccer Club and NKYVC Volleyball.

Young Woman Writing for a Change

6906 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati 513-272-1171 womanwriting.org Programs are designed to enhance girls’ and teens’ self-esteem, build skills in creative self-expression, develop the ability to speak out through writing and direct interaction, and deepen their belief in their own creative intelligence.

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s your name Harry? Or Sam? Or could it be Rumpelstiltskin? Join ArtReach from the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati as they retell this classic tale of the miller’s daughter, her boastful father, a handsome prince, and the ability to spin straw into gold. Discover the magic and wonder of one of the world’s best-loved fairytales.

Join a family-friendly reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m.

Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; $10 adult members, $12 adult nonmembers, $5 child members, $6 child nonmembers. Call 513-863-8873 ext. 110 or visit fittoncenter.org.

GRANNY’S PLANT SALE

This annual plant sale includes a wide array of tomato plants, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs for your garden, as well as garden experts to answer all your questions, and the popular student chefs from the Arts Institute Ohio. The plant sale supports programs at Granny’s Garden School. Granny’s Garden School, 550 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland; 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 5; free admission; 513-324-2873 or grannysgardenschool.org.

HANDS ON NATURE

Explore the Nature Playscape and learn about pressing flowers with help from the Play Facilitators. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

The violin, piano and cello are joined by Madcap Puppets to tell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk through the music of Schubert. Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, 6312 Kennedy Avenue; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

WEEKEND ONE-HOUR TRAIN RIDE

wed 1 GROWING STRONG WITH FLOWERS

This after-school program for young gardeners ages 6 - 17 includes experiments, crafts, recipe tastings and playing in the dirt. Middletown Community Garden, 800 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown; 4 - 5:30 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.

thu 2 THURSDAY ART PLAY

Join in and play with pigment through sculpture, fingerpaints and goo! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 1 1:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 3 FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY

Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.

FREE OTR NIGHT

Join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and others for a “Music Ride” through the streets of Over-the-Rhine, beginning and ending in W ashington Park, with a party that includes food trucks and a live band. W ashington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 6 p.m.; cincinnatisymphony .org/ otrnight.

PIONEER PASTIMES

Kids in preschool through Grade 2 can explore the world of the 1800s with hands-on activities like carding wool, weaving, pioneer games, and more, including a pioneer camp and an 1800s school house. Playbarn admission and wagon ride are included. Pioneer Pastimes at Parky’s Farm takes place each Friday in May! Parky’ s Farm, Winton Woods, 10073 Daly Road; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $7 per child, $3 per adult, visit web site for discounts, a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter

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WEEKDAY ONE HOUR TRAIN RIDE

Experience a nostalgic one-hour train ride through the country side of Warren County, and listen to conductors describe railroad history and operations. Train departs at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on May 3, 9, 15, 23 and 31.

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $13 adults, $8 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $5 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-9338022 or lebanonrr.com.

sat 4 ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Introduce your children and reacquaint yourself with Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic in this presentation designed for families from the Russian Educational Center, “Bookvarel.” Mason Middle School, 6370 South Mason Montgomery Road, Mason; 6:30 p.m.; $8 in advance adults, $10 at the door, $5 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 513-655-6696 or bookvarel@ gmail.com.

FREE ALIEN INVASION

Join Miss Kelli to create an alien invasion scene on the LePage stage, using your creativity and some common coffee cans to make a masterpiece in honor of Screen Free week. blue manatee children’ s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY

Get ready for summer with performances from Happen, Inc. and Madcap Puppets, visits from local artists, a scavenger hunt, story time, and a special project in Artworld. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FIRE N FOOD

Families are invited to bring their lunches to cook over a fire in the Nature Playscape, with some help from volunteers and staff. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

Listen to informative passenger conductors describe railroad history and operations while enjoying a nostalgic one-hour train ride through Warren County. Train departs at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. on May 4 and 1 1. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $13 adults, $8 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $5 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.

YOUTH BALLET

The CCM Prep Youth Company, Junior Youth and Mini Company (along with the Adult Ballet Group) perform works featuring classic and original choreography

by CCM Prep faculty . Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM, University of Cincinnati campus, East Corry Street; 7:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students; 513-556-2595 or ccm. uc.edu.

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Cincinnati’s Vocal Arts Ensemble and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra present their annual collaboration, showcasing three diverse choral and orchestral masterpieces. Covenant First Presbyterian Church, West 8th Street; 2 p.m.; $10 - $25; 513-744-3505 or vaecinci.org. Also at 7:30 p.m. at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road; 513-723-1182 or ccocincinnati.org.

HISTORIC CABIN & SCHOOL OPENING DAY

Join the season opening of the 1795 house and the historic stone school building, and enjoy candle-dipping for kids. Buildings will be open Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m., May through September. Historic Cabin-School Area, Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

FREE MADEIRA ART FAIR

The art fair is open to the public featuring a wide assortment of original art work including photography , painting, jewelry, glass, woo dcarvings, metal work and more. Madeira Business District, Miami Avenue, Madeira; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 513-561-9519 or madeiracity . com. (the “Calendar” continues on page 41)

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A hands-on architecture & construction exhibit for kids!

April 13 – July 27, 2013

Build It! Architecture for Kids is supported, in part, by the Cincinnati Design Awards, the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati, and Hukill Hazlett Harrington Agency, Inc.

Family Fun Saturdays (2-4 pm) Work hands-on with construction professionals!

May 11 – Roofing May 25 – Animal Architects Free tours for educational groups!

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• International Summer Dance Intensive/ Kids Camp, June 3 – Aug. 16.

• Performance Aug 17th with renowned international stars/instructors, Adiarys Almeida & Joseph Gatti.

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• Musical Movement for 2 -3 years. Free trial class!

• 20th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction (see facebook), Sat., May 18 & Sun., May 19, Cincinnati Country Day Keelor Theater.

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evisit the past — infantry, artillery and cavalry units from both sides will fill the historic village. Civilian re-enactors will demonstrate Civil War fashion, games and entertainment of the times. Battles take place at 2 p.m.; and shop for authentic wares at the sutler tents, or tour the buildings and learn about life in the 1860s. Heritage Village Museum, inside Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

May 18 - 19; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 11, free ages 4 and younger. Call 513563-9484 or visit heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Stop in to make a nature craft for Mom or Grandma — crafts are targeted to ages 6 and younger . Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach W erner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor V ehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

The Children’s Theatre of Mason brings to life the classic tale of The Little Mer maid — bring your gang to share in the journey of Ariel, who defies her father and makes a deal with an evil sea witch in order to leave behind the ocean and live above the sea. Performances take place May 10 at 7 p.m., May 1 1 at 2 and 7 p.m., and May 12 at 1 and 5 p.m. Mason High School, 6100 South Mason Montgomery Road, Mason; $10; 513-398-01 16 or childrenstheatreofmason.com.

sat 11 BUILD IT! ROOFING

Join a workshop just for kids on roofing at the Betts House’s exhibit ArchKIDecture, a hands-on opportunity for kids to learn about all that goes into making a building. The Betts House, 416 Clark Street; 2 - 4 p.m.; $2; 513-651-0734 or thebettshouse.org.

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Bring your favorite cup and enjoy a lemonade treat while you discover the signs of spring in the Nature Playscape. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-171 1 or cincynature.org.

SPRING CONCERT

The 350 members of the Cincinnati Children’s Choir, including CCM resident and satellite choirs, celebrate spring through song, completing the celebration of the program’s 20th anniversary. Christ’s Church at Mason, 5165 Western Row Road, Mason; 4 p.m.; $12 general public, $6 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-5562595 or ccm.uc.edu.

YOUTH BALLET

The CCM Prep Youth Company, Junior Youth and Mini Company (along with the Adult Ballet Group) perform works featuring classic and original choreography

by CCM Prep faculty. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM, University of Cincinnati campus, East Corry Street; 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students; 513-556-2595 or ccm. uc.edu.

mon 6 FREE PET WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT

Stop by the library this week to celebrate National Pet Week — find the hidden pictures while discovering cool trivia about your favorite companions. Kids will receive a prize for finding all the pictures! Mt. Healthy Branch Library, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, 7608 Hamilton Avenue; 513-369-4470 or cincinnatilibrary.org.

tue 7 NATURE STORIES: RABBITS

Come share a fun bunny story and meet the parks’ resident rabbit up close and in person. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-7275 or greatparks.org.

wed 8 FREE PREVIEW DAY

Learn about the curriculum and enrichment of ferings available for children at CCDS. Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road; 9 a.m.; 513-979-0220 or countryday.net.

RADIO DISNEY PARTY

The Radio Disney Road Crew turns Shark Ray Bay into Party Central with music, dancing, games and giveaways! Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with admission ($23 adults, $15 ages 2 - 12, free ages younger than 2); newportaquarium.com.

thu 9 THURSDAY ART PLAY: MUSIC MAKERS

Let’s dance! Join a feet-painting dance party where you can decorate your own maracas and create a collaborative work of art by playing musical chairs.

Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

Help children fight cancer one step at a time with the annual Butterfly W alk & 5K for CancerFree KIDS — enjoy a day of fun and festivities including a walk and a run, a Survivor Ceremony, a Junior Jog and a fun festival that lasts into the afternoon. Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason; 8 a.m.; prices range from $15 - $35 before May 7, $20 - $40 the day of the event; butterflywalk.com.

ENCHANTED FOREST: CREATING HOMES FOR WOODLAND CREATURES

Where might a toad, fairy , snake or troll live? Use your imagination to create a unique home for woodland creatures. Visit different stations to gather your materials and hear from some of the animals that live in the woods. Bring a camera to photograph your final creation!

Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 4 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE GET YOUR KIDS HIKING

Tell Mom to take a hike (with you, of course)! Hiking is a great way to get healthy and enjoy the outdoors — local author Jeff Alt discusses his book, Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep It Fun, and talks to parents about how to get kids of all ages on the hiking trail. Barnes & Noble, 9455 Civic Centre Bvld, W est Chester; 1:30 p.m.; 513-755-2258 or bn.com.

GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K

Families are invited to join this 5K, whether they want to walk or run, and bring awareness to the Girls on the Run program, which uses a running program to teach girls about health and fitness, as well as skills like compassion, standing up for themselves and others and more. The race begins at 10 a.m., but arrive early for some pre-race fun and festivities. Paul Brown Stadium, One Paul Brown Stadium; $20 before May 10, $25 day of race; 513-321-1056 or gotrcincinnati.org. (please turn the page)

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Families are invited to form their own flowers from tissue paper, toilet paper tubes and lids — let your child’s mind create his own bouquet of spring flowers. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 1 - 4 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor V ehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.

HANDS ON NATURE

Explore the Nature Playscape and learn about pressing flowers with help from the Play Facilitators. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

LIFE IN THE STREAM

Put on your playclothes and join an exploration of the Nature Playscape’s stream — find out which animals make their home in and near the water and which animals only stop by for a visit. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE ZION LUTHERAN’S RIGHTEOUS READING ROAD TRIP

FREE MATT MAUPIN MEMORIAL KIDS’ FISHING TOURNAMENT

Children ages 15 and younger are invited for a fun, free fishing tournament that includes a hot dog lunch and prizes for several categories in each age group. Pattison Park, 2228 Highway 50, Batavia; 1 1 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513732-2977 or clermontparks.org.

MUSIC MAKING WITH MADCAP

Madcap Puppets join the Linton Musicians for a musical storytelling of Jack and the Beanstalk . Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

ODD ANIMALS

Animals can sure be strange, weird and sometimes even downright shocking! Meet some oddballs of nature in this self-guided display . Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 1 1 and 12; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

PETOPOLIS

Bring the gang for this two-day , inaugural pet show produced by the Duke Energy Convention Center that includes plenty of fun! Hear from expert seminars, meet local vendors and retailers of pet products and services, check out adoptable pets on-site, let the kids run loose in the kids’ zone, design a wine glass with Paint by the Glass, enter a cutest pet contest and more. Be sure to watch pooches make a splash with the UltimateAir Dogs dock-diving, and Moms will receive special promotions in honor of Mother ’s Day. Purchase your tickets online or at your local participating Petco store. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St.; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 12; $10 adults, $6 ages 6 - 14, free ages 5 and younger and military with valid ID, $2 pet

tickets benefit the SPCA; petopoliscincinnati.com.

FREE SPRING POTTERY FAIR

More than 60 of the area’s top clay artists come together for the 13th annual Spring Pottery Fair , presented by the Clay Alliance. Patrons will have a chance to shop a wide range and selection of pottery — from functional wares to decorative art pieces — as well as shop for clay tools and goodies from local suppliers, and view artist demonstrations by Clay Alliance members, including a hands-on arts station where children can create their own mini masterpieces. DeSales Corner, Madison Road; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; clayallliance.org.

FREE STAMP OUT HUNGER

Leave a sturdy bag of canned goods or non-perishable food items next to your mailbox prior to your regular mail delivery. Local letter carriers will collect donations from homes across the region and deliver them to the Freestore Foodbank. Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati; freestorefoodbank.org.

FREE WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Bring the family , even the four-legged members, for a walk designed to bring awareness to and end the stigma of mental illness, as well as raise funds to help those affected by mental disorders such as depression, bipolar, PTSD and others. Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 10 a.m.; 513-351-3500 or namiwalks.org/ hamiltoncounty.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Take a hike designed for all ages in search of neotropical birds as they migrate through the area. Gilmore MetroPark, 7950 North Gilmore Road, Hamilton; 10 11:30 a.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Join a church summer reading program, with prizes awarded for meeting each goal on the “Road Trip.” Meet all your reading goals to enter a drawing for a $25 Family Christian Stores Gift Card (winner will be announced June 30 at the 10 a.m. church service). Pick up great books for parents to read to young ones, all the way up to novels for teens. A librarian will be available to check goals and award prizes on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 10 North Breiel Boulevard, Middletown; 513423-8745 or zionluthchurch.org.

mon 13 FREE ART CLUB

Grades PreK - 6 can explore the joys of art with hands-on art programs covering a variety of subjects.

Covington Library, Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Boulevard; 4 - 5 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

tue 14 FREE FAMILY NIGHT AT HOFBRAUHAUS

Bring the family for face painting, balloon animals and prizes. Plus, kids ages 12 and younger eat free.

Hofbrauhaus Newport, 200 East 3rd Street, Newport; 6 - 9 p.m.; 859-491-7200 or hofbrauhausnewport.com.

wed 15 GROWING STRONG WITH FLOWERS

This after school program for young gardeners ages 6 - 17 includes experiments, crafts, recipe tastings and playing in the dirt. Middletown Community Garden, 800 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown; 4 - 5:30 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net. (the “Calendar” continues on page 44)

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12:45 and 3:30 p.m. on May 18 and 19. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $18.50 adults, $15.50 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $8.50 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.

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njoy the students of the Otto M. Budig Cincinnati Ballet Academy as they show the fruits of their studies in a performance complete with professional costumes and stage lighting. Main Division performance takes place on May 24 at 7:30 p.m.; the Children’s Division will perform on May 25 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. College of Mount Saint Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road; $23.50 for Children’s Division, $24 for Main Division. Call 513-621-5082 or visit cballet.org/academy.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Linton Music and Madcap Puppets team up for today’ s Peanut Butter & Jam Session, which relays the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, as told through the music of Schubert. Mt. W ashington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Avenue; 10 a.m., 1 1:30 a.m.; $5; 513-3816868 or lintonmusic.org.

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FREE KICK OFF SUMMER READING

Gently used children’s books for tots through teens are given away today . Kids can decorate a bag for their summer book collection, sign up for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’ s summer reading program, and see a free performance from Playhouse in the Park. The first 80 kids through the doors will get a brand-new copy of Antoine’s Ault Park Adventure by local author Matt Ackermann. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Avenue; 1 - 5:30 p.m.; 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenter.org.

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FREE WILD WEDNESDAY

Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in this annual summer series from Kenton County Parks & Recreation.

Today, Eddie Annal and the Cincinnati Zoo bring along a fantastic Bird Show for audiences. Arrive early for pre-program festivities, and stick around afterwards for a demonstration from Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy.

Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.

thu 16 FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE

Kenton County Parks & Recreations kicks of f its summer science series, beginning with a “Journey of Exploration and Imagination on America’s Waterways” from RiverWorks Discovery. Arrive early for some preprogram fun with the Kenton County Public Library, and stick around for a demonstration from Dominach’ s Taekwondo Academy and snacks from Snappy Tomato Pizza-Ft. Wright. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 9:30 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.

FREE BACH AND BOOMBOX

Concert cellist Nat Chaitkin performs an interactive program for families of all ages. Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. May 16, 23 and 30; cincinnati-oh.gov.

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Bring the family for a bluegrass concert from Comet Bluegrass All-Stars this evening. Enjoy cof fee from Reality Tuesday Cafe and beverages from Trauth Dairy, as well as concessions to support local youth and community organizations. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 children; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: CRAZY HAIR DAY

Let your head be the canvas as you look at art in a whole new way. Come get a crazy new (non-permanent) “do” and make some hair-inspired artwork. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 1 1:30 a.m.;

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fri 17 ELMO’S SUPER HEROES

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FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK

Bring the family for a free screening of Wreck-It Ralph, preceded by entertainment from the performers of the Cincinnati Circus Company . Movie begins at 9 p.m.

Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 7 - 11 p.m.; cincinnati-oh.gov.

VOICE OF AMERICA BBQ BASH

Dozens of BBQ teams set up on “Pit Road” to compete in the first ever Buckeye State BBQ Championship. Join the festival, complete with music, activities and of course, world-class BBQ. V oice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; May 17 - 18; $5 per car , or $2 walk-in; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

sat 18 CIVIL WAR WEEKEND

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FREE FUN IN THE PARK

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati performs Rumpelstiltskin this evening, with special guests Bullooney Puppet W orks, the Cincinnati Circus Company, and Explore Nature! Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 4 - 7 p.m.; cincinnati-oh.gov.

GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY

Travel back to the rough and tumble times of the old west alongside gold prospectors departing out of Lebanon to a connection bound for Yuma. Prospectors, known for carrying large quantities of gold, are often targets of train robbers. Warning: Be on the lookout for the Big Iron Rangers, a gang of notorious robbers known well in these parts! The prospectors are prepared to defend their gold to the end, are you? Train departs at 10 a.m.,

Illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler shares his newest picture book, Tiger In My Soup , written by Kashmira Sheth, in which an adventurous boy defeats an unlikely foe. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.

SATURN-DAY

Saturn takes center stage at the Observatory — view the planet through the historic 1845 and 1904 telescopes (weather permitting), enjoy talks and tours of the building, and if clear, portable telescopes will be set up outside to view the moon and stars as well. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place; 9 p.m.; $7 per person; 513321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.

FREE SPACE DAY

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sun 19 FREE Campus Preview

Join a preview of Middletown Christian School’s campus, curriculum, sports and enrichment activities, including their preschool and day care offerings. Middletown Christian Schools, 301 1 Union Road, Franklin; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-423-4542 or mcseagles.net.

FREE HOOTENANNY WITH APRIL EIGHT

Bring your voices and your dancing shoes as April Eight leads a folky sing-along of favorite, family tunes. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2 - 3 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE PREPARATORY JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA

The CCM Prep Jazz ensembles and combos are featured in this festive finale for the year. Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM, University of Cincinnati campus, East Corry Street; 4 p.m.; 513-556-2595 or ccm.uc.edu.

FREE WETLAND EXPLORATION

Wetlands are full of life, especially in the spring. Grab your wading boots and dip net to explore the edge of the wetland in search of bugs, snails, tadpoles and more.

Meet at the visitor center , and be prepared to get wet and muddy! Chilo Lock 34 Park, 521 County Park Road, Chilo; 1 p.m.; 513-876-9013 or clermontparks.org. (the “Calendar” continues on page 47)

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By Donald Margulies May 18 – June 16, 2013 Hear the fantastic and amazing story of Louis de Rougemont, a would-be explorer who embarks from Victorian England on a daring expedition only to find himself marooned on a desert island. That’s when the real adventure begins!

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he RGI River Run, which benefits Kicks For Kids (KFK), is a scenic 5K run/walk through Covington, Cincinnati and Newport that appeals to top runners, recreational athletes, and families of all ages — join a parent/child team division, bring your tots for the Children’s Fun Run, and cheer on the runners of the Special K for kids with various challenges. Stick around for post-race festivities and refreshments! The event raises funds in support of KFK’s efforts to “level the playing field” for local children who are challenged physically or mentally, or by the environment in which they live. Purple People Bridge, 421 Monmouth Street, Newport; 9 a.m.; $16 - $28 adults, $10 - $22 ages 7 - 17, free ages 6 and younger 9$10 for T-shirt). Call 859-331-8484 or visit kicksforkids.org.

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FREE NATURE STORY TIME

Ages 2 and older are invited for some fun nature stories with friends from Imago Earth Center . blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 1 1 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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BUILD IT! ANIMAL ARCHITECTS

Meet some animals from the Cincinnati Zoo and learn about the work that goes into building their homes in this workshop from the ArchKIDecture exhibit. The Betts House, 416 Clark Street; 2 - 4 p.m.; $2; 513-651-0734 or thebettshouse.org.

FAMILY SATURDAY: UN-BIRTHDAY PARTY

The UnMuseum is turning 10 years old! Join a birthday party, complete with games, party hats and cake. Artist Casey Millard is on hand to give tours of her work at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 1 - 4 p.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

FREE GREEN LEARNING STATION TOUR

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SUMMER FUN AT ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION

FREE WILD WEDNESDAY

EnterTRAINment Junction opens its two popular outdoor rides — the hand-cranked locomotives and a family train ride — running daily through the summer (weather permitting). Plus, visitors purchasing a special Do-It-All ticket through June 23 will get a free admission ticket to Coney Island’s classic rides. EnterTRAINment Junction is open daily during the summer 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Sat, 12 - 6 p.m. Sun. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, W est Chester; admission prices start at $9.95; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.

tue 21 TOT TUESDAYS

Let your tot bloom with wonderful flower stories, followed by a fun craft in which they can plant some seeds of their own. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

Join the Kenton County Parks & Recreation Department for some field programs on Fowler Creek in today’ s Wild Wednesday program. Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty . org.

thu 23 FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE

Staff from Cincinnati Museum Center are on the scene to put chemistry into your hands, with fun experiments and demonstrations. Arrive early for some pre-program fun with the Kenton County Public Library. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 9:30 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: CAPTURING NATURE

Learn how artist Heidi Norton blends live plants and flowers into her sculptures, then create your own work using natural materials with traditional art supplies. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

Stop by and see what’ s growing! Join a guided tour , or check out the Green Learning Station and Civic Garden Center for yourself with educational signs and QR codelinked videos. Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-221-0981 or civicgardencenter.org.

SNAKE COUNT

Spend a day in the field to help count and conserve snakes — search for snakes along the trails, and record data to submit to the Center for Snake Conservation’ s citizen science project. Then, stop in the nature center to meet a live snake. Seasongood Nature Center , Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-7275 or greatparks.org.

sun 26 NATURE FESTIVAL

Bring your family to the harbor to learn about the natural world through games and hands-on activity stations. Kids can make crafts and get their faces painted, and join a scavenger hunt for prizes. Harbor , Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison; 12 - 4 p.m. May 26 and 27; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

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mon 27 HUNGER WALK AND 5K RUN

Join thousands of Tri-State residents as they come together in the fight against hunger during the Freestore Foodbank’s 10th Annual Hunger Walk. The event provides the Freestore Foodbank’s more than 275 nonprofit agencies — including food pantries, soup kitchens, elder and childcare facilities, shelters and community centers — with the opportunity to raise money to supplement their food operations. Partner agencies form teams and raise money through pledges of support from their community. All of the money raised goes toward the agencies’ food distribution costs. Online registration available until 2 p.m. May 24; early registration available until May 14. Sawyer Point, 537 East Pete Rose Way; 9 a.m.; early registration prices begin at $15; cincinnatihungerwalk.org.

tue 28 FREE HOMESCHOOL POETRY GROUP

Homeschool students of all ages are invited to share their favorite poems, or ones they’ve written themselves. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2:30 - 3 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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now playing FOREVER PLAID

Four young, eager male singers of the 1950s are killed in a car accident on the way to their first big concert, but they are miraculously revived for a chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. The “Plaids” sing in the closest of harmonies, squabble amongst themselves, and generally charm the audience with their choreography and fun. Showboat Majestic, 435 East Mehring, Public Landing; May 15 - June 2; $20 adults, $19 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

GO, DOG, GO!

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s latest Off the Hill production is a funny and delightful show from the Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern Company, and tells the story of highly mobile dogs of all shapes and sizes as they interact with each other and operate cars in the pursuit of work and play. Dogs will swim, howl at the moon, dance, sing and climb trees as they make friends along the way. Various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, please see web site for dates, times and prices; through May 19; cincyplay.com.

LEGALLY BLONDE

Bring your tots for squiggles, dashes and zig-zags and learn about lines in the CAM’ s collection with four interactive story stops. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 - 1 1:30 a.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Sorority girl Elle Woods decides to head to Harvard Law after her boyfriend dumps her . But along the way, Elle discovers that being true to yourself never goes out of style. This fun musical includes songs like “Find My Way,” “Take It Like a Man,” and “What You Want.” Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; through May 5; $20 students and seniors, $23 adults; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

FREE WILD WEDNESDAY

THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.

FREE WEE WEDNESDAY

Critters in the Classroom joins Kenton County Parks & Recreation to talk about African Skulls. Arrive early for some pre-program festivities with the Kenton County Public Library. Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 9:30 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.

The Children’s Theatre of Mason brings to life the classic tale of the Little Mermaid — bring your gang to share in the journey of Ariel, who defies

her father and makes a deal with an evil sea witch in order to leave behind the ocean and live above the sea. Mason High School, 6100 S. Mason Montgomery Road; 7 p.m. May 10, 2 and 7 p.m.

May 11, 1 and 5 p.m. May 12; $10; 513-398-0116 or childrenstheatreofmason.com.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: CAPS & GOWNS

Head back to Springfield High School, where the Wonderettes are about to graduate. Audiences will learn all about their lives and loves, and get a glimpse of their futures, all with the help of some favorite tunes like “Wishin’ and Hopin’,” “Dedicated to the One I Love,” and “Sealed With a Kiss.” Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St.; May 1 - 19; tickets start at $38; 513-421-3555 or ensemblecincinnati.org.

SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT

Hear the fantastic and amazing story of Louis de Rougemont (pictured below), a would-be explorer who finds himself marooned on a desert island with his faithful dog Bruno. Adventures ensue! Typhoons, flying wombats, cannibals and more! As Louis’ tale grows larger and larger the boundary between truth and fiction blurs in this family-friendly production.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; May 18 - June 16; prices range from $30 to $71, depending on day and seat location, and are subject to change, children’ s tickets are $25; 513421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

SISTER ACT

It’s a feel-good musical comedy hit that tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a Las Vegas diva who finds herself in hiding when she witnesses a crime.

The cops choose to hide her in a convent of all places, where she helps the sisters find their voices - as well as her own. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; through May 12; tickets start at $28; cincinnati.broadway.com.

thu 30 THURSDAY ART PLAY: FLOWER POWER

Bring your green thumb for some flower planting, garden collages, and seed bag decorating. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 31 FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK

Bring the gang for a free screening of Brave. The Cincinnati Circus Company will provide entertainment leading up to the 9 p.m. showing. Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 7 - 11 p.m.; cincinnati-oh.gov.

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PLAN AHEAD APEX CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER 513-931-4300 • apexchirocenter.com

• FREE Family Wellness Gathering Meet parents like you and get answers on family wellness and nutrition. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. May 2.

AVON WOODS NATURE CENTER

4235 Paddock Road 513-861-3435 or cincinnatiparks.com • Weather 101 for Homeschoolers RSVP by May 6. Students ages 7 - 10 become a meteorologist for the day! Learn about weather with experiments and demonstrations on patterns, air and water movement and cloud types. Pack a lunch and a drink. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. May 10.

BETHESDA NORTH HOSPITAL 10500 Montgomery Road 513-475-4500 or trihealth.com

• More Signing, Less Whining Learn to “talk” to your hearing baby or toddler with American Sign Language as early as 6 months of age. Benefits of using sign language with your baby include earlier speech development, enhanced intellectual development, and less frustration. 6:45 p.m. May 14; $45 (includes pictorial dictionary and DVD).

• Happiest Baby on the Block Learn to turn on your newborn’s “Calming Reflex” to give both of you more restful nights. 6:45 p.m. May 20; $50 (includes Parent Kit and DVD).

• Baby’s Amazing Journey This workshop helps parents navigate the waters of infancy by of fering strategies for dealing with common eating, sleeping and fussiness issues. 6:45 p.m. May 9; $35.

BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE 3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com

• Spanish Play Date If children learn through play, then play in Spanish! Join a fun, interactive play date with Miss Ana, where children and parents discover Spanish together. 1 - 1:45 p.m. May 5; $3 per child.

• Dav Pilkey Meet and Greet Captain Underpants fans can meet author Dav Pilkey, who will sign books for the first 150 fans who purchase at least one of the following titles: Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers, or Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers. Numbered tickets will be given with purchase - stop by or call to purchase books in advance of the signing. 4:30 5:30 p.m. May 10.

• Gymboree Story and Play Time Ages 1 - 3 are invited to stories and play with friends from Gymboree. 10:30 a.m. May 10; $3.

BLYSS YOGA STUDIO

102 Wooster Pike, Milford 513-516-7366 or blyssyogastudio.com • All About Flowers Families are invited to make mixed media flowers, and fingerprint flowers using crayons and watercolors to explore the wonderful colors that nature imparts to her plants. 10:45 - 1 1:30 a.m. May 18; $10/$15 per family.

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CALDWELL NATURE PRESERVE

430 W. North Bend Road 513-761-4313 or cincinnatiparks.com • FREE Full Moon Myth and Lore Ages 8 and older and their grown-ups can enjoy tales by the campfire followed by a moonlit hike in the forest. 8 - 10 p.m.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF MASON

Held at Mason High School, 6100 S. Mason Montgomery Road 513-398-0116 or childrenstheatreofmason.com • Under the Sea Tea Mothers, grandmothers and their little ones can enjoy an afternoon tea with the cast of The Little Mermaid Jr., including Ariel, and enjoy a tasty lunch before the 2 p.m. performance. 12 p.m.

May 11; $25 (includes ticket for performance).

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM

953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org • Culture Kids: Mix It Up Ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers can experiment with mixed media art, then explore some examples in the CAM on a docent-led tour. 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. May 10; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair non-members ($3 and $6 for each additional person).

• Art in the Making Ages 6 - 12 and their caregivers will join local artist Christian Schmit for a workshop on making sculptures from found objects. 1 - 3 p.m.

May 18; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person).

CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com

• FREE Cloth Diapers Learn about the benefits of using cloth diapers and how they’re good for Baby , you, and Mother Earth. Cloth diapering mom and owner of Good Natured Baby, Cincinnati’s only diaper service, will be on hand to answer your questions. 12:45 p.m. May 4.

• Breastfeeding Realities Expecting parents are invited to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, some of the most common struggles and how to handle them, and meet other support parents. Taught

by Wendy McHale, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. 3 - 5 p.m. May 18; $25.

• FREE Working Without Weaning Listen to one mom’s experience on making the transition back to work as stress-free as possible. 2 p.m. May 4.

• FREE Veg Out! Learn the secrets of introducing your family to new foods along with ideas for quick vegetarian snacks and meals, and sample some alternatives to animal-derived foods. 12:45 p.m. May 18.

• FREE Raising a Reader Join an Usborne Books Consultant to learn about promoting literacy in your tots. 12:45 p.m. May 11.

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER

1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7021 or cincymuseum.org • Overnight at the Museum: EXPLORE! Enjoy all of the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Cincinnati History Museum after hours, and then enjoy a screening of the OMNIMAX film Tornado Alley the following morning. 7 p.m. May 11; $28.

• Overnight at the Museum: CAVES! Enjoy the Museum of Natural History & Science after hours, explore the limestone and ice caves, meet some animals, play games and create art, then enjoy the OMNIMAX film Journey Into Amazing Caves the following morning. 7 p.m. May 24; $28.

CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org Daily admission for nonmembers $8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 -12

• Family Volunteer Day Give back to the Nature Playscape and help remove invasive species and prepare the area for summer. Bring your lunch to cook over a fire, the CNC will provide the S’mores! 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 23; email jswiger@cincynature. org.

• Curious About Constellations? You might recognize the Big and Little Dipper, but learn about some lesser-known constellations in this program that includes inside and outside observations (weather permitting). 8 - 9:30 p.m. May 8.

• Nature Smash T-Shirts Design your own T-shirt using natural materials and a smashing good time with a hammer. Bring your own shirt (white works best) and your imaginations. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2 4 p.m. May 19.

• Grilled Cheese and Good Times RSVP by May 24.

Ages 6 and older and their families can celebrate the upcoming summer season with an overnight visit at the CNC that includes night hikes, S’mores, and a DIY grilled cheese bar for dinner. Breakfast and a snake search will take place the next morning. 7 p.m. May 31 through 10 a.m. June 1; $20 adult members, $10 child members, $25 adult nonmembers, $15 child nonmembers.

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER OF GREATER CINCINNATI 2715 Reading Road 513-221-0981 or civicgardencenter.org

• Family Class: Tea Ceremony The garden grows lots of herbs to use for tea. Learn how to serve tea, how to make tea, and what you can grow to make some tea of your own. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. May 1 1; $5.

CONVERSA THE FRENCH SCHOOL IN CINCINNATI

Held at The Spotted Goose, 3048 Madison Road 513-651-5679 or facebook.com/ ConversaTheFrenchSchoolInCincinnati • French Activities for Kids Ages 4 - 5 and ages 6 - 8 are invited for a fun and educational program designed to expose them to basic communication skills in French through story-telling and creative projects. All classes are taught with a nativespeaking French instructor. Call for complete schedule; $24 for four sessions.

FOREST RUN METROPARK

1810 New London Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net • Discovery Kids RSVP by May 14. Have some fun creating and playing Olympic games designed to familiarize preschoolers and their adults with gross motor skills. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. May 15; $3 per child plus a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required.

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LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTER 9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash 7616 Cox Lane, West Chester 513-531-7400 or weteachreading.com

• FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension Learn about current national research on what makes for a successful reader, including the critical literacy skills of reading, and the compensation skills which mask successful development. 5:30 p.m. 9 in West Chester, 5:30 p.m.

May 21 in Blue Ash.

MAYERSON JCC

8485 Ridge Road • 513-761-7500 or jointhej.org • Messy Moments Parents and their little ones ages 6 months - 3 years will love getting messy with fun art projects and sensory exploration. Please be sure to dress appropriately. 10 - 10:45 a.m. May 7 and 14; $7 members, $10 nonmembers.

• FREE Family Field Fest: Mini Maccabi Games Spend an evening on the JCC sports field playing games, running races, bouncing in the bounce house, and having a great time! JCC Blue Jays team photos will be taken. For ages 12 and younger and their families. 6 - 8 p.m. May 9; dinner is available for purchase.

MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST

9001 Mt. Hope Road 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Wetland Exploration RSVP by May 16. Join a naturalist-led evening wetland experience, when the animals are most active. Be sure to dress in attire that can withstand mud and grime. 6 - 8 p.m. May 18.

MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

3036 Werk Road 513-661-2740 ext. 346 or motherofmercy.org/ pinkiesout • Pinkies Out! RSVP for this tea party brunch for mothers and their daughters in grades 1 - 4. As a pre-Mother’s day treat, attendees will indulge in some quality girl time, including scrumptious bites, crafts, make-up and a fashion show. Dress to impress in your best pink party wear. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. May 11; $6.

NEWPORT AQUARIUM

One Aquarium Way, Newport 859-815-1471 or newportaquarium.com • Scouts Honor Weekend Scouts can receive an Aquarium patch this weekend, as they participate in career talks with an aquarium biologist and scuba diver, a live animal encounter, join a Ride the Ducks tour, engage in a backstage animal experience, and meet some penguins. May 4 - 5; $11 per person.

• Spring Home School Days Home school students can join a special study course in marine life.

Enhance your child’s knowledge of conservation, all while having a good time meeting animals backstage, including the aquarium’s penguins. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 7 - 8; $1 1 per person.

PEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY

Held in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana 513-351-7921 or pwchomerepairs.org • 31st Annual Repair Affair People Working Cooperatively hosts this annual spring event, providing home repairs and modifications to lowincome, elderly and disabled homeowners. PWC staff and volunteers will work in teams to complete simple and extensive home repairs to help residents to continue to live safely in their homes. V olunteers skilled in carpentry, plumbing or electrical work are welcome!

SHALOM FAMILY

myshalomfamily.org • FREE Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun For You and Your Little One These private interactive playgroups feature Miss Meliss, who keeps both parents and their little ones engaged with her unique brand of fun. Play dates include a snack and are open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 2 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Two families will each win a $50 Target gift card at each event. Presented

by Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road; 2 p.m. May 12 and 26.

SHARON WOODS

11450 Lebanon Road 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • All About Bugs RSVP by May 7. Ages 3 - 5 are invited to a buggy adventure with crafts, stories and a meeting with some critters. 10 a.m. May 9; $5.

STEPPING STONES

5650 Given Road, Indian Hill 513-965-5103 or steppingstones50.org • FREE 50th Anniversary Reunion Stepping Stones will celebrate its 50th birthday with a reunion for anyone who has ever been touched by the agency, including volunteers, participants, staff and supporters. Families will enjoy fishing, boating, crafts, a DJ and picnic fare, as well as a timeline of photos documenting five decades of service. 12 - 3 p.m. May 18.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART

316 Pike St. • 513-352-5140 or taftmuseum.org • Mother’s Day Brunch Treat Mom to a tasty brunch under the tent in the Museum’s garden, then visit master works by great painters in the Taft’s historic house. Price includes brunch, admission to the museum, and gratuity (regular café menu will not be available). 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 12; $25 adults (excluding beverages), $10 ages 4 - 12, free ages 3 and younger.

UC HEALTH - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

234 Goodman St. 513-584-2230 or universityhospital.uchealth.com • Childbirth Classes Expecting moms are invited to a range of childbirth classes including: Prepared Childbirth on May 4; Baby Care Basics on May 6; Infant CPR on May 9; Breastfeeding on May 14, Prepared Childbirth at West Chester Hospital on May 18, Adoptive Parents Baby Care Basics &

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Infant CPR at West Chester Hospital on May 20; Breastfeeding at Walnut Hills Health Center on May 21; and Maternity Tours on May 6 and 23.

VOICE OF AMERICA METROPARK 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net

• Discovery Kids RSVP by May 15. Preschoolers and their adults will practice their gross motor skills while learning about the Olympics. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. May 16; $3 per child plus a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET MASON

5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason 513-398-9358 or wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ mason • FREE Half Pint Kids Club This class for ages 2 - 9 explores healthy eating, gardening, and offers some craft activities. This month’s themes include Gardening (May 1), Mother’s Day (May 8), Mushrooms (May 15), Berries and Yoga (May 22), and Forest Fun (May 29). 10 a.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

• Toddler Food Making Class Parents learn how and what to feed even the pickiest toddlers in this class.

6 p.m. May 20; $5.

WINTON WOODS

10245 Winton Road 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Amphibians RSVP by May 1. Ages 2 - 4 will learn all about amphibians and meet a few critters up close, then join a story time and a craft. 1 1 a.m. May 3; $5.

• Growing Up a Farm Kid RSVP by May 6. Make ice cream, join the goats, and celebrate their birthday. Best for ages 2 - 5 with an adult caregiver .

9:30 - 11 a.m. May 7 or 8; $10 per child, one adult complimentary.

• Tea on the Lawn RSVP by May 8. Dress in your springtime finery and treat yourself to tea and treats in a natural setting that overlooks the Winton Lake Valley. 3 p.m. May 12; $15.

• Mom’s Day Boat Ride RSVP by May 8. Take Mom on an evening ride aboard the Winton Queen, and take in the lake world at dusk while learning about nature’s moms. 7 p.m. May 12; $5 adults, $4 children and seniors.

WOODLAND MOUND 8250 Old Kellogg Ave.

513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Garden Jamboree RSVP by May 16. Ages 3 - 5 learn about plants in the garden through activities, crafts, and a chance to plant their own flower . 10 a.m. May 17; $5.

• Small Wonders RSVP by May 23. Ages 18 months 2 years and their parents learn about worms through activities, crafts and outdoor adventures. 10 a.m.

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