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Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child
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hen we are young we are incredibly vulnerable. We are in a constant state of need. From infancy until we are older and capable of making our own decisions, we rely on others to help us sort everything out. We are living, breathing, feeling, thinking beings who enter life alone and who exit life alone. Across our paths, on our individual journeys, come parents, caregivers, family, friends, foes, teachers, coaches and others ... and our lives are deeply enriched or deeply harmed by our relationships. We are not robots. We have deep needs to be heard, understood, wanted and loved, and when those things don’t happen we become unhappy, hurt, bitter. I write this because I am troubled by a small but deeply significant piece of the Common Core puzzle that came flying from the mouth of David Coleman, the so-called “architect” of the standards in April 2011. Perhaps you’ve seen this on You Tube. He was giving a speech to hundreds of educators assembled at the New York State Department of Education, and at one point began explaining his thinking behind the Core’s shift to an abundant increase of nonfictional texts in the classroom and the decrease in narrative writing and classic literature. He said, and I quote: “As you grow up in this world, you realize people really don’t give a sh$% about what you feel or what you think.” It’s a big, fat lie. Aren’t we adults charged with making the world a better place for our children? What on earth happened to Coleman in his lifetime that he could stand before educators and offer up such a cynical viewpoint? Most children have family and friends who care a lot about what they think and feel. It’s what we humans are all about. To not care what others think or feel is to be hard-cored, callous, arrogant. Who hired this man? I felt sorry for him. Did no one care what little David thought or felt? Good parents (don’t we all want to be?) certainly care about what their children think and feel - ad nauseum! Great teachers care about what their students think and feel and go out of their ways to REACH children in their unique places in order to INSPIRE them to learn, bring them out, KNOW them. Great works of literature are filled lessons on the human experience that have happened through the ages ... filled with thinking and feeling! If public school parents here and around the country are proceeding with caution with the Common Core implementation, it is no wonder. We are empassioned about our children above all else. While schools may be barrelling forward with the Core (it’s not their fault!) parents are saying, “Wait.” Our children are not robots to be mined for data ... but don’t even get me started on that. Our kids have hearts and minds that beg developing for individual proclamation. Parents and our local communities are a huge part of how that happens. In a era where reading for pleasure is in massive decline and where we have so many intense challenges in our homes thanks to the WOW of technology to our kids, we cannot be told that nobody cares about what our children think or feel — it’s all that they’ve got, and THAT should be the underpinning of educational reform.
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useums across the United States are participating in the Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day Live on Saturday, Sept. 28, and so can you! Just visit Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive to download a printable ticket good for the ticketholder and a guest (one ticket per household, does not include parking and special events or exhibits). Then make plans to visit one of the area’s participating museums — a few local spots include The Betts House, Taft Museum of Art, Sauder Village in Archbold, the Warren County History Center in Lebanon, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, and the Columbus Museum of Art.
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ove bluegrass music? You’ll love Bluegrass for Babies, a benefit concert to raise funds for the Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Sawyer Point from 3 - 9 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy popular bands like Wild Carrot, Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, and The 23rd String Band, along with themed children’s areas like The Farmers’ Market, Healthy Home, Family Wellness, and a Special Needs Quiet Area. Local and organic concessions from Green BEAN Delivery will also be on hand. Tickets for adults are $15 in advance, or $20 at the entry gate, while ages 12 and younger are free. Visit bluegrassforbabies.com or call 513-262-0366.
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versions.” Haney believes that exposing the often hidden plot points shows the playwright’s commitment to the original story. “Neil Bartlett has created a very authentic version of Charles Dickens’ Jeremy Dubin as Fagin, Ethan Verderber as Oliver Twist and Sara Clark as the Artful great novel. The Dodger in the production of “Oliver Twist” running Sept. 6 - 29. at CSC. play is almost all taken word for word hope this production creates a curiosity to explore from the book. It captures Dickens at his best — the novels of Dickens — maybe the greatest alternating dark comedy with true pathos. This is storyteller of all. I also hope it leads families to a brutal story told with humor and grace and an attend other plays — of all types. There is as abiding sense of hope,” he says. much entertainment value in serious works as in Even with the intense emotions, families may musicals and comedies. Going to the theatre is a find Oliver Twist rewarding, and Haney says to habit, that if formed early, will never be regretted, prepare kids for it. In addition to reviewing theater only embraced.” J etiquette about not talking, remaining seated, and showing appreciation with applause and laughter, Barbara Littner David is a local writer and mother of five. She is also the author of Cincinnati Trips for Kids, a colHaney advises a little explanation about Dickens’ lection of more than 40 great Cincinnati-area attractions. world before the show. “Parents can talk about the story and the characters they are about to Cincinnati Shakespeare see. They should also explain the time period and Company how the world of Oliver Twist is very different, and yet in some ways the same as ours. There were 719 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 513-381-BARD (2273) • cincyshakes.com no computers or cell phones, but there were still homeless children, cruel people in the world, and Oliver Twist runs Sept. 6 - 29. Evening kind, loving and generous ones as well,” he adds. performances are Thu - Sat at 7:30 p.m., Haney believes that families who enjoy Oliver Twist together will gain more than an evening’s matinee performances are Sun at 2 p.m. entertainment . “I hope this play reminds us of Admission for Thu and Sun: $31 adults, $27 our duty to help our fellow man. To not judge seniors, $22 students Admission for Fri and people by their circumstances, but by their acSat: $35 adults, $31 seniors, $26 students tions. That good conquers evil. That God is love. I
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believe there’s no better family experience than watching a story together performed by live actors,” says Michael Evan Haney, the director of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s (CSC) upcoming Oliver Twist. “Theatre engages the imagination and provides a topic of discussion that can provide a family with a beautiful shared memory,” he adds. Experience those “beautiful shared memories” this month when CSC presents the regional premiere of Neil Bartlett’s adaptation of Oliver Twist Sept. 6 - 29. Located in downtown Cincinnati, CSC is surrounded by convenient parking and good restaurants. Additionally, the venue itself is an excellent place for kids to see theater thanks to the elevated stage and well-positioned seats. The theater’s also an intimate space, and Haney believes its size will enhance the telling of Oliver’s tale. Pattison Elementary school fourth-grader Ethan Verderber plays Oliver Twist. He got involved in theater because his sister, Anna, enjoyed acting. “I wanted to try it, but I wasn’t sure I would like it,” he says. “I did try it, and I love it!” He says, “it’s cool” to be Oliver, but finds it sometimes difficult, “learning a lot of lines!” Oliver’s lines may differ from what most families expect. “What audiences know is the musical Oliver!,” says Haney; “A great piece of musical theatre, but a very tame and watered down version of the Dickens’ masterpiece. The challenge in this piece is to tell the story authentically, and hopefully surpass the audience’s expectations by telling the familiar parts of the story in a new, exciting way, as well as surprising them with the plot points often plastered over in other popular
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Choosing and enrolling your child in a preschool can be a major decision. It’ll likely be the first step towards formal education and should be a positive experience. Today, nearly half of all 3-year-olds and 70 percent of 4-year-olds are in some kind of preschool program, says Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., a past executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. Although this trend may reflect the rise in working moms, it’s mostly due to the recognition that preschool provides a strong foundation for learning.
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Kentucky. Along with a searchable database of programs and checklists of questions to ask, 4C for Children also offers assistance to parents with special needs children plus news and blogs about early childhood development. Laura Heuser, manager of Childcare Resource and Referral Services at 4C, recommends that parents follow a three-step process: 1) Call the preschools that interest you and interview them over the phone to see if they can even meet your needs in terms of schedules, hours, etc. 2) Visit the preschool on your own to get a feel for the place. 3) Visit the school again with your child to see how he interacts with the teachers and environment. A good preschool program will support the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of your child. It should be safe, clean and provide plenty of age-appropriate materials and equipment. There should be planned activities and a daily schedule available to parents. Most preschools hold open houses in October and November and take applications from November to February. Start investigating programs now, if you want your child to attend next fall. The NAEYC encourages parents to look for small ratios of children to each caregiver. The maximum allowable caregiver-to-child ratio for 3-year-olds is one to 10, but lower ratios are better. Studies have shown that low caregiver-tochild ratios are one of the most significant factors in promoting learning and decreasing behavior problems. The NAEYC recommends classes of no more than 14 for 2-and-a-half-year-olds to 3-year-olds, or 10 for 3- to 5-year-olds. Always take a tour of the preschool before enrolling your child. Look to see if the children appear happy, if the toys and materials are in good condition and accessible to children, if the rooms are spacious and if the teacher interacts with the children on their level, making them all feel included in activities. Also look for consistency in staffing. Staff turnover can be frequent at some preschools, so be sure to inquire about how long the teachers have been on staff when investigating a program. Turnover of teachers is not only difficult on children, but it may indicate an interior problem. Teacher training is another consideration. There are a variety of levels of education among caregivers, however, an ideal teacher will have classroom experience as well as a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in early childhood education. There are also more formal methods for measuring a quality preschool. In Ohio, the
Step Up to Quality program was created to help parents find preschools that go above and beyond minimum licensing standards. Preschools engage on a voluntary basis, and their teachers will complete 10 hours of specialized training each year, and plan activities using Ohio’s Infant & Toddler Guidelines and Early Learning Content Standards. Under the Step Up to Quality program (stepuptoquality.org), preschools progress from one to three stars, with each step marking additional achievements in training, teacher-tostudent ratios, curriculum planning, and benefits to teachers that aid in retaining staff. Kentucky programs may participate in the STARS for KIDS NOW (education.ky.gov), a four-star quality rating system that requires programs to offer benefits like additional teacher training and family involvement activities.
Enriching the Preschool Years If you decide preschool is not for your child,
or if you simply want to help enrich the years before kindergarten (very important now with the advanced Common Core standards in public schools), there are plenty of activities you can do at home. “We encourage all families to continue reading with their children,” says Heuser, adding that aside from it just being a good chance to spend time together, it’s an opportunity to further your child’s development. Asking them questions about the story, letting them “read” a story to you and sharing their ideas are all a part of developing early literacy skills. Coloring and writing are other good activities to practice. Heuser also recommends that parents find opportunities to enjoy the outside and explore the natural world around them. With preparation and a little luck, as you watch your child enter the classroom that first day, the only tears fought back will be your own. J Amanda Contrelle Roche is a mother and freelance writer.
Breaking down preschools Montessori An educational approach developed by Maria Montessori that is characterized by a focus on independence, mixed age classrooms, a range of activity options from which students may choose, uninterrupted blocks of “work time,” freedom of movement within the classroom, and a “discovery” model of learning, meaning that students learn from working with materials, rather than from direct instruction.
Reggio Emilia The Reggio Emilia approach views children as curious, independent learners who partner with their educators in learning. The approach emphasizes project work that allows children to focus on a selected topic in great detail, with both their own documents (art work, stories, etc.) and those of their educators (photos, videos, etc.) relating the children’s experiences and progress.
Play-based Preschool An umbrella term that describes many preschool programs, play-based programs are usually broken into sections, like a science area, a reading nook, a space with toys, etc. Kids develop social skills like cooperation, as well as academic skills like early math or how signs work, all while playing with the materials available.
Waldorf A preschool Waldorf education is built around activities like nature walks and outdoor play, as well as art activities and imaginative play, all designed to strengthen a child’s emotional, social and cognitive development. Teachers provide a safe environment that encourages a child’s natural curiosity. The presence of wooden toys and natural materials and the absence of computers and other electronics are a hallmark of a Waldorf school.
Academic Preschool Another umbrella term that describes programs where teachers offer a more structured environment with planned activities through which children are guided.
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Unplug with Your Baby Reading aloud nurtures the relationship between you and your baby, but it also lays the foundation for a positive relationship between your child and books, starting him on a life-long association between reading and happy memories. Reading aloud also stimulates language and literacy skills; studies have shown that children who are read to as infants have a larger vocabulary by age 3 than children who aren’t read to regularly. Reading aloud is a multi-sensory experience — your baby is reassured by your touch when you hold him, he is engaged by the sound of your voice, he can
take in the pages before him and watch as you point to certain images, and he can experience the feel of a book, practicing and improving his motor skills as he learns how to manipulate a book and turn its pages. Pulling out a book to read with your little one in our world of tablets, laptops and smart phones might seem a little “old school.” But according to John Hutton, M.D., also owner of blue manatee children’s bookstore, those old-school activities offer a lot of value, and are what inspired his series, Baby Unplugged (babyunplugged.com). The board books are an answer to what Hutton calls “baby media” like the DVDs and “screenbased” products that supposedly make your baby smarter. (The American Academy of Pediatrics asserts that there isn’t enough scientific evidence to prove that “baby brain stimulation” DVDs and CDs actually result in better brain development in babies.) Instead, the Baby Unplugged books are designed to use one “old school” experience — reading aloud — to inspire other “old school” experiences, like playing with a box, blocks or a ball, or getting outdoors and exploring rain and puddles. Those simple activities, says Hutton,
“encourage kids to harness their imagination and interact with the real world.”
Next, Keep Reading So what happens as kids get older? Keep reading! “As long as they’ll tolerate it!” laughs Hutton, admitting that reading aloud to older kids can be more difficult. “There are so few opportunities to sit down, it’s tempting to let kids drift off and read on their own.” And this is where what is known as “dialogic reading” comes into play. Developed by Grover J. Whitehurts, Ph.D., dialogic reading takes an interactive approach to reading aloud — parents will ask questions about the book, and listen as children narrate what they are reading, creating a discussion about the book, all of which reinforces vocabulary and literacy skills. Reading aloud to older children — even up to age 14, who can comfortably read to themselves — has benefits both academic and emotional, according to Jim Trelease, who could easily be named the King of the Read-Aloud. Trelease, a retired journalist and father, turned his passion for reading aloud to his children into the multi(please turn the page)
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reading aloud million dollar selling The Read-Aloud Handbook back in 1979. It remains a bestseller that’s been printed seven times over. “The first reason to read aloud to older kids is to consider the fact that a child’s reading level doesn’t catch up to his listening level until about the eighth grade,” says Trelease, referring to a study by Dr. Thomas G. Sticht, showing that kids can understand books that are too hard to decode themselves if they are read aloud. “You have to hear it before you can speak it, and you have to speak it before you can read it. Reading at this level happens through the ear.” Trelease says modeling the pleasure of reading is important, but there are more reasons read-alouds work so well — like “broadening the menu.” “Let’s take a 9-year-old who’s just finished two solid years of drill and skill, a lot of testing, a lot of work. They’re competent, but they’re thinking in terms of reading as a ‘sweat’ experience,” he says. “When a teacher or parent reads a good book above the student’s reading level, they show that the good stuff — really great books — are coming down the road, if they can stick with it.” “Broadening the menu” becomes even more important if a child has difficulties with reading, says homeschooling parent Willie Stanton, mom of a child with dyslexia. “Reading together — with her watching the words as I read, and then her reading to me — is a way to be together, to experience the world, to enjoy a common pleasure. I read to her about two-thirds of the time, and then she takes over for one-third of the time. We pass the book back and forth, although we’re usually right next to each other,” she says. And though her daughter struggles, Stanton admits she reads to her child for more than just academic benefits. “This is a time — tweens, teens — when life is full of craziness. This is one way to have a place of rest, of being, something to count on each day. Shared words have power, an energy that you can’t get from the isolated world of technology,” she says. For Trelease, the power of shared words is a big reason to keep on reading aloud after children are able to read for themselves. Kids might interject questions, comfortably wading into complicated or difficult subjects because they are happening to characters in the story, and not to themselves, plus you can discover the vocabulary that needs learning, making it enjoyable rather than rote. So whether you’re reading to your baby, exploring
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a first board book, or a “tween” diving into Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, reading out loud together is a way to keep building that love of learning, and an incredibly valuable way to connect with your child in your every day life. As Hutton says, “Books are a great catalyst to bring grown-ups and children together, especially today.” J Sherry Hang is editor for this publication.
books to read aloud Children’s librarians from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County compiled a suggested reading list of great books to read aloud with your kids!
Babies/Toddlers Time for Bed
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I Kissed the Baby! by Mary Murphy (Candlewick; 2004)
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by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow Books; 2013)
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read aloud programs Local libraries often offer changes for kids to practice their readaloud skills with therapy dogs or other reading buddies, providing a non-judgmental audience. Get a complete schedule of story time and read-aloud opportunities online at: Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County cincinnatilibrary.org Kenton County Public Library kentonlibrary.org Boone County Public Library bcpl.org Campbell County Public Library cc-pl.org Clermont County Public Library clermontlibrary.org
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Grades 4 - 6 The Sisters Grimm: Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley (Harry N. Abrams; 2007)
Follow, Follow: a Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer (Dial; 2013)
Grades 6 - 8 Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary “Jacky” Faber, Ship’s Boy by L.A. Meyer (HMH Books for Young Readers; 2010)
The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan (Hyperion Book; 2010)
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LOVE FOR LEARNING ALIVE IN YOUR CHILD 1. Share to prepare. Let your kids know what you enjoyed about school and tell them your “stories” about it, however, if you had a difficult time in school, share those accounts with someone who’s not your child. Talk to another adult about the ways you struggled, and how those struggles might color your expectations of what school will be like for your child. Get your fears and biases about school off your chest and let them go so you won’t unwittingly pass them on. Remember, your child’s not you. That was then, this is now.
2. Step back. Some parents have trouble trusting that a school will care about their child as much as they do. And it’s true — teachers won’t treat your child like a parent would. They’ll probably expect more. And they’ll care about your child as educational professionals, who want to challenge your child so he can realize his potential. So, let them do their jobs. School’s not only about academics. When your child’s in school, he’s learning how to socialize and enjoy others. He’s learning how to express himself through art, music and physical activity. So take a leap of faith. Remind yourself that the folks who run schools are trained professionals. Trust them with your child’s daily education and well being. Then your child will experience every day as an adventure in learning and growing. Send positive messages to your kids about what you know regarding their teachers and classes.
3. Be positive and proactive. Try to find something to like about your school on a regular basis. If you don’t know what to like, then you might not be aware enough. Introduce yourself to teachers, go to your school’s functions, meet the folks who work in the front office, and reach out to your principal. All of these things will create a trust circle for your child. Make sure the teacher knows you’re on her team. If you have a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a teacher or administrator, strive to work things out in a calm, pro-active manner. Don’t hang on to negative perceptions or try to create negative consensus with other parents. Confident, secure parents seek solutions, not squabbles. Put yourself in the teacher or administrator’s shoes before you pick up the phone or shoot off that e-mail. Remember, the way you would like to be treated is the way to behave, always, no matter how you feel in the heat of the moment.
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4. Give without strings. Whether you work full time or not, there are basically two types of parent volunteers: those who willingly pitch in and help and those who don’t want to spend time at school but do it for their kids. Be honest about the kind of parent you are, so you can find ways to be a cheerful contributor to the school. If you like to pitch in, join the PTA or sign up to be a room parent. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to contribute, but do so without expectations of payoffs for your child based on your involvement. The benefits for your child come when you happily contribute, not when you use your position as an insider to create an ongoing list of how you would do things differently and better. Remember your role as a helper in the larger scheme of things. Be service-minded, looking for opportunities to match the school’s needs with what you have to offer. Do your best not to criticize parents who are less committed to volunteering than you, unless you wish to be judged right back. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time at school, acknowledge that your child could benefit from seeing you at school once in a while whether you enjoy volunteering or not. Break the school year up into three parts and try to pitch in to help or chaperone at least once each season. Don’t forget to get your spouse involved. Two reasonably involved parents are better than none. And don’t feel guilty about not being a parenting association volunteer. There are plenty of ways to contribute that don’t funnel through the parent teacher associations. Give money to financially support your school’s programs, if you can swing it, and go to your child’s teacher when looking for ways to contribute in proximity to your child. No matter how you choose to contribute, when you give the way you want to give, you set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest energy cheerfully and proactively in their child’s school stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons, paving the way to success in school for all their children. J Christina Katz has always loved school and strives to pass this passion on to her daughter. She comes from an extended family of enthusiastic learners, teachers and educators.
Year-long Teacher Appreciation Ideas Pay attention to teacher-appreciation activities and try to celebrate your teacher all year long. If you until school’s end to say thanks, consider stepping up sooner. In fact, why not express teacher appreciation on an ongoing basis? Catch a teacher or administrator doing something right and express your appreciation with a quick thank-you note. Here is a list of inexpensive gifts that make a nice gesture any time of year: • A pair of movie tickets • A small bouquet of flowers • Gift card to an art supply store • Something for her sweet tooth • A potted perennial • Restaurant gift certificates • Bath salts or bubbles • Gift card to a bookstore • Your best cookie recipe with the cookies
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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati/ArtReach Performance Venue at The Taft Theater
5th & Sycamore Streets, Cincinnati 513-569-8080 thechildrenstheatre.com Offering professional theatrical productions for families and students with productions timed for young patrons. ArtReach offers touring productions, while WorkShops feature educational outreach programs. Learning the Craft Classes are six-week sessions of drama, vocal music, and dance classes for students at all levels of ability and interest. The staff of professionals teaches children 6 - 18 yrs. the techniques and principles behind the art of musical theater.
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,
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1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111 11444 Deerfield Road, Ste. A, Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati Country Day School
6905 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-561-7298 countryday.net CCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available.
Cincinnati Public Schools
2651 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati 513-363-0123 cps-k12.org As Ohio’s highest-rated urban district, CPS has become a national model of excellence with innovative and rigorous academic programs, exciting enrichment opportunities, and strong community partnerships that ensure each student’s success. Choose from dozens of highly rated magnet, neighborhood and high school options.
The Compass School
9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati 513-683-8833 thecompassschool.com Outstanding project-based curriculum. Offering full- and part-time infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and afterschool programs. Degreed teachers, excellent parent communication and a welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. NAEYC accredited. Schedule your personal tour today!
The Gardner School
9920 Carver Road, Cincinnati 513-985-9444 thegardnerschool.com An award-winning, academically-focused preschool for ages 6 wks. through private full-day kindergarten. Our early childhood education curriculum is age-appropriate and is among the highest standards in the industry. Your child will reach their full potential guided by our highly qualified, degreed teachers and may participate in such activities as sign language, the Be Smart Kids computer program, dance, gymnastics, foreign languages and music and drama.
Indian Springs Academy of Music
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.
The Mad Potter Madeira
7754 Camargo Road, Madeira 513-561-1888 madpottercincinnati.com Pottery painting, parties and special events. Choose a piece, paint it and pick it up in a week. Special events include Kidz Nite and Ladies Nite.
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9690 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, Cincinnati 513-301-0588 indianspringsacademy.net We specialize in private instrumental instruction, offer a variety of music theory classes, and national merit certificates in music from the Carnegie Hall - Royal Conservatory Achievement Program. No matter your age or skill level, the Indian Springs Academy can design a program that suits your level and schedule.
Education and Enrichment Opportunities, Fall Activities and After-School Programs
Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy
Mason Dance Center
600-B Reading Road, Mason 513-398-0353 masondance.com Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone, ages 3 - adult, to discover the joys of dance. Register now for fall classes. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes.
The Music Factory
themusicfactoryonline.com 513-545-7125 The Music Factory offers music education classes for children 6 mos. - 5 yrs. taught onsite at your preschool or daycare. Our 30-minute classes lay the musical foundation through seasonal activities, creative movement, singing, and the use of rhythm instruments. This musical environment also enhances the listening, language development, and gross motor skills for children.
Mother of Mercy High School
3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati 513-661-7240 motherormercy.org Mercy’s Individual Excellence Program strengthens students’ 21st century skills including collaboration, communication, innovation, creativity, problem solving, and personal responsibility. Incoming students now receive an iPad or BYOD (bring your own device) which enables girls to learn with a variety of tech-tools. Visit our gorgeous campus where ‘knowledge comes from learning and wisdom comes from God’.
My Little Red Haus
9429 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-827-9110 mylittleredhaus.com Everyone is an artist here! Enjoy structured or unstructured time in our historic studio. We offer a range of art opportunities including group instruction, private instruction, parties, open studio time, and art therapy. Come see where your imagination takes you! Ages 2 - adult.
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8179 Princeton-Glendale Road, Ste. G, West Chester 513-874-0806 paintbytheglass.com Bring your precious little ones out for a day of painting. Weekend classes for kids are now available, cost is $17.50 and this includes: all art materials, instruction and a drink/snack. Ages 5 and up. You can schedule a class on-line or call 513-874-1101.
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Nursery School
5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-631-0170 prpc.org Professionally qualified teachers develop programs rich in language experiences and reading and math readiness to encourage in each child a love of learning, curiosity, creativity, self-confidence, and independence as a learner.
Rockwern Academy
8401 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-984-3770 rockwernacademy.org Rockwern is a premier Jewish day school focused on academic excellence since 1952. Rockwern Academy is a community of learners where students, families, and teachers join together to ensure that every individual child is free to rise to challenges and soar, academically and personally.
St. Ursula Academy
1339 East McMillan St., Cincinnati 513-961-3410 saintursula.org St. Ursula is a nurturing, Catholic, educational community for girls grades 9 - 12, best known for its academic excellence. This college-preparatory high school empowers students to become thinkers, leaders, nurturers and prophets. The curriculum challenges each student at her individual academic level and offers enriching choices in fine arts, community service, athletics and co-curriculars.
St. Ursula Villa
Showcase Nights: Oct. 17, Nov. 13 and Dec. 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open House: Sunday, October 27 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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For information about these events and more opportunities to visit St. Ursula, visit www.saintursula.org or call (513) 961-3410.
3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati 513-871-7218 stursulavilla.org Serving ages 3 yrs. - grade 8, St. Ursula Villa provides academic excellence in the Ursuline tradition. Emphasis is on the individual, family atmosphere, whole-child development, outstanding high school preparation, and championship athletics. Student:teacher ratio of 10:1, and a school enrollment of 495. Informational Coffees Nov. 6 and 14.
The Seven Hills School
Hillsdale Campus: 5400 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati 513-728-2400 Doherty Campus: 2726 Johnstone Place, Cincinnati 7hills.org An award-winning independent, non-sectarian and coeducational school serving students two years through grade 12 on two campuses. An intellectually vibrant environment encourages personal attention and the average class size is 15. Educating the whole child with a college-prep, 21st century curriculum. Informational Coffees in January.
Star Glazers
starglazers.com 513-474-6364 Star Glazers turns the space of your choosing into a paint-your-own-pottery studio, bringing pieces to match your theme, all materials, with pieces returned within two weeks.
Summit Country Day School
2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700 summitcds.org Founded in 1890, the area’s only Catholic, independent co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Character Education program. Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence in Montessori education!
Tippi Toes
Multiple locations in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 513-578-1280 tippitoesdance.com Our dance season registration begins Aug. 3rd. Come join us for a fantastic year of Mommy & Me, Baby Ballet, tap, jazz, and even hip-hop!
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FRI 8 pm; SAT 8 pm; SUN 2 pm Boldly go on a space-themed multimedia musical extravaganza featuring music from Star Wars and Star Trek plus NASA images on the big screen and special guest George Takei (Mr. Sulu from Star Trek).
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Other Fun Stuff: • Music with Zak Morgan • Join in a Mascot Dance Party • Get a balloon animal • Get your face painted • Make ‘n Take arts and crafts
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SEPTEMBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 44. FREE MINDFUL PARENTING BOOK CLUB
SPOTLIGHT: DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Sept. 6 - 8 & 13 - 15
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homas the Tank Engine fans are invited for a special train ride that includes plenty of fun and entertainment, an Imagination Station with arts and crafts, and a visit with Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor. Train departs on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $18 for ages 2 and older, free ages 23 months and younger. Call 513-933-8022 or visit lebanonrr.com.
This book club was designed for busy parents - take your time reading and discussing this month’s selection! Also meets on Sept. 16. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
PAPERMAKING
Learn the basics of recycling paper while creating gift tags, ornaments or fun paper shapes to write on. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 2 - 4 p.m.; 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.
tue 3 CREEPING CATERPILLARS
From tiny caterpillar to gorgeous butterfly or moth, participants will look at the variety of caterpillars that live in the garden. Find out about their defense mechanisms, what they eat, and how they change from earth-bound creatures to ones with wings. Programs held Sept. 3 - 7 at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m., and Sept. 8 at 1 and 4 p.m. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $5 adults, $4 children, plus 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 4 FREE CLUTTER CUTTER WORKSHOP
Get some organizing tips while having fun at a free workshop with The Messy Moms of Clever Container. Registration not required, but appreciated! The Messy Moms, 8992 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-494-6774 or themessymoms.com.
CONES FOR THE CURE
Stop by a Graeter’s location between Sept. 4 and 16 to donate $1 or $5 to The Cure Starts Now, an organization devoted to helping find a cure for pediatric brain cancer. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Graeter’s locations; $1 or $5 donation; facebook.com/ conesforthecure.
sun 1 CHEETAH RUN
Run Wild during the Zoo’s annual 5K run and walk through the facility’s animal exhibits and gardens. Ages 12 and younger can join the free Cheetah Cub Fun Run, where each participant will earn a ribbon when they cross the finish line. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.; 8 a.m.; registration fees vary, see site for details; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org.
FIREWORKS TRAIN
Take a train ride from the Norwood Eagles Lodge to the riverfront and back to view the Cincinnati Bell WEBN Fireworks. Norwood Eagles Train Station, 2863 Harris Place; 6 p.m.; $25; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
OUTDOOR SOCIAL
Bring the family to enjoy a treat and look for signs of fall. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
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RUBBER DUCK REGATTA
Join the 19th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta presented by Dawn! Nearly 200,000 ducks will be dropped from the Purple People Bridge into the Ohio River to race each other along the water. Prizes will be awarded for winning ducks, including a 2013 Honda Civic Sedan LX and possibly even $1 million! Purchase a rubber duck online to join the race and help benefit the Freestore Foodbank. Serpentine Wall near the Purple People Bridge; 3 p.m.; $5 for one duck, $25 for six ducks, $50 for 12 ducks, $100 for 24 ducks; 513-929-3825 or rubberduckregatta. org.
mon 2 LABOR DAY VALLEY FLYER
Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana, with a train ride! Visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, and over 100 shops and restaurants during a two-hour layover before returning to Connersville. Grand Central Station, Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $22 adults, $14 children (round-trip); 765-825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.
FREE THE OLD WEST MEETS THE JUNGLE
Help kick off the Old West Fest at Jungle Jim’s today — enjoy some live performances, including music from Raison D’Etre, World Champion Trick Roper Rider Kiesner, and the Pickled Brothers, who will attempt the break the world record for most torches extinguished by mouth in 30 seconds. Those attending can meet performers and purchase discount tickets. Jungle Jim’s, 4450 Eastgate Square Drive; 6 - 8 p.m.; oldwestfestival. com.
thu 5 FREE BOOKS BY THE BANKS POSTER REVEAL
This year’s Books by the Banks poster artist, Jeffrey Ebbeler, will reveal his design depicting a whimsical and literary Cincinnati. Artists of years past will also be on the scene to sign your copy of their unique and vivid prints! Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 6:30 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
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The Kaplan New Works Series September 12–22, 2013 Swan Lake October 25–27, 2013 Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker December 20–29, 2013
World Premiere King Arthur’s Camelot February 13–16, 2014
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SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30 am: Registration Begins 9:00 am: Timed 5K Run and Walk 9 - 12:00: Vendor Fair 10:15 am: Trophies and Awards Presente d 10:30 am: Walk of Hope (fun, untimed family walk) 11:00 am: Kids Fun Run 11:15 am: Family Picnic begins
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he Cincinnati Observatory will offer an all day and all night open house that includes classes, educational materials for teachers, kids’ space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, a swap table, tours of the building and plenty of astronomical door prizes. You could even win a telescope! Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place; 12 - 11 p.m.; admission prices vary, see site for details. Call 513-321-5186 or visit cincinnatiobservatory.org.
Volunteers ages 12 and older are invited to help improve the wetland habitat and reduce harmful storm water runoff by planting trees and other vegetation at the Hammel Wetland and new Winton Centre rain garden. Free t-shirts and lunch provided by the event’s co-sponsor, REI. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 9 a.m.; 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.
sun 8 MONARCHS ON THE MOVE
Discover the secret lives of these winged marvels and learn about their life cycle and massive migration. Learn how to attract them to your yard and how to check in on their migration progress. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 2 p.m.; 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.
mon 9 PLAN AHEAD!
Whole Foods Market in Mason will host a class on packing some easy brown bag lunches this evening. Get the details in our Plan Ahead section on page 44.
tue 10 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.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: THE PROCESS OF ART
Play with pattern and chance as you examine the works of Joshua Davis -- design your own mini skate board and create some silk screens and wearable art. Then join friends from Moksha Yoga for some alternative movements inspired by skateboarding. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 6 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Please see “Spotlight” on page 32 for details.
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FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY: FASHION FUN
Celebrate the CAM’s new fashion exhibit with a scavenger hunt, visits from local fashion designers, a performance from Happen, Inc., and more. Kids can strut their stuff on the runway while a DJ spins some awesome beats. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum. org.
FIRE-N-FOOD
Bring your lunch to cook over the fire, with a little help from volunteers and staff. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
Please see Calendar opener on page 31 for details.
Learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
CHARLIE’S ADVENTURE
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Meet Charlie the angry dog (or in this case, a big puppet). Charlie is struggling to find friends and ends up alienating those around him. When a friend steps in and realizes Charlie’s hardships at home, he learns the tools to express his emotions in a healthy way. This production from Bright Star Touring Company teaches young audiences the importance of recognizing and expressing their feelings. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; 11 a.m.; $5; 513241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Please see “Spotlight” on page 43 for details.
FREE PUPPET SHOW
The Wump Mucket Puppets will help celebrate during Edgewood’s Fall Festival! Freedom Park, 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood; 12 p.m., 2 p.m.; 513-370-9803 or wumpmucketpuppets.com.
wed 11 FREE PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Bring your preschooler for a story time and crafts all about the Monarch Butterfly. Sycamore Park, 4082 Highway 132, Batavia; 11 a.m.; 513-876-9013 or clermontparks.org.
FREE WEDNE-ZANY GAMES
Beat the boredom blues with an action packed afternoon full of fun and games. Durr Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 1992 Walton Nicholson Road, Independence; 4:30 - 5 p.m.; 859-962-4030 or kentonlibrary.org.
thu 12 THURSDAY ART PLAY: GRAFFITI PORTRAITS
Create pictures using a mirror for a canvas, alter black and white portraits and make some unique t-shirts inspired by the French street artist, JR. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
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SPOTLIGHT: SUSAN G. KOMEN
GREATER CINCINNATI RACE FOR THE CURE Saturday, Sept. 14
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oin nearly 20,000 breast cancer survivors and supporters at the Great American Ball Park for a 10K race, a 5K walk and run, a 2K family walk and run, and a fun run for kids on the field of the ball park. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way; 7 a.m.; prices vary, see site for details. Call 513-671-9100 or visit komencincinnati.org.
Enjoy a free late-summer concert featuring New Vega. Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 6 - 8 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
PREPARING FOR NIGHT
Bring your family for a night adventure that includes live entertainment, ice cream and family fun under the stars. Visit stations to learn about wildlife that are active after dark and complete challenges to win a prize. Bring a flashlight and a picnic dinner, or enjoy fare from a food truck. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 5 - 10 p.m.; $6 member adults, $3 member children, $14 nonmember adults, $6 nonmember children; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
SCOPEOUT 2013
Please see “Spotlight” on page 35 for details.
FREE SPANISH STORY TIME
Learn simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
THE STATESMAN WITH MR. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
FREE VOLUNTEER EXPO
Check out over 40 non-profit organizations during The Standard’s annual expo, and find out what kinds of volunteer opportunities they offer to you and your family, whether you want to be involved with music, arts, supporting youth, protecting the environment and more. Fountain Square, Vine St.; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; standard.com/volunteer.
fri 13 FREE ICE CREAM STORY TIME
Celebrate the final Oakley After Hours event with an ice-cream themed story time — come in for a scoop of stories and a fun craft. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 6:30 - 7 p.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK
Enjoy a free, family-friendly movie in the park, preceded by entertainment from the Cincinnati Circus. Movie begins at 9 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 7 - 11 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
sat 14 FREE ATTACHMENT PARENTING
Whether you’re just learning about attachment parenting, or are seeking other families like yours, this monthly gathering will provide you with plenty of answers and support. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 4 - 6 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
FREE CHAMBERPALOOZA
Bring the whole family for a taste of chamber music with great music and special activities for kids. Drawings will be held throughout the event for tickets to concerts, CDs, t-shirts and more fun. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE CINCINNATI CELTIC FESTIVAL
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation present live Celtic music, dancers and vendors today and tomorrow. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 12 - 8 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
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The Behringer Crawford Museum’s signature event showcases the tale of local artists in support of the museum’s programs for children. Enjoy their 21st anniversary dinner, auction and gala. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 11 p.m.; $65; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
FREE LEGO ARTIST
The blue manatee welcomes Lego artist Sean Kenney to sign his books, including Cool Creations in 35 Pieces, and to demonstrate some Lego building techniques. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE MONARCH TAGGING
Search the fields for the Monarch butterfly, and if you catch any, help tag and release them as part of a tracking project that follows the migration of the butterfly as it flies south to its wintering grounds in Mexico and Southern California. Bring your own net if you have one! Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 p.m.; 513876-9013 or clermontparks.org.
Travel through time on The Stateman and spend the day with our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. During the two-hour layover, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, and numerous shops. Ask the former president all your questions and bring a camera for some fun photo opportunities. Mr. Lincoln will deliver a memorable speech before the train departs for its return to Connersville. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, 455 Market St., Connersville, IN; 12:01 p.m.; round trip fares are $22 adults, $14 children; 765825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.
SUSAN G. KOMEN GREATER CINCINNATI RACE FOR THE CURE
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Take a one-hour walk through the natural world and learn about fall flowers. Forest Run MetroPark, 1810 New London Road, Hamilton; 10 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.
WEEKEND IN 1800s
Go back in time and meet some early settlers, reenacted by members of the Society of Northwest Longhunters. Watch blacksmithing demonstrations, try life as a farmhand, or play pioneer games that kids would have enjoyed 200 years ago on the frontier. Open from 2 - 6 Sept. 14, and 2 - 5 p.m. Sept. 15. Historic Log Cabin, Shawnee Lookout, Lawrenceburg Road; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
sun 15 FREE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Check out 50 area artists and crafters while enjoying bluegrass music on the Creekside Stage. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; boonecountyky.org.
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WEEKDAY ONE HOUR TRAIN RIDE
SPOTLIGHT: TOT TUESDAYS: PIRATES Tuesday, Sept. 17
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et your little swashbuckler out for the morning -- set sail on a great pirate adventure to hunt for buried treasure, a great tale, and a fun pirate craft. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 17). Call 859-491-4003 or visit bcmuseum.org.
FREE CHILDREN’S THEATER IN THE PARK
Bring the kids for an afternoon of theater fun, including performances by Bullooney Puppet Works and Wump Mucket Puppets, as well as special guests Cincinnati Circus and Explore Nature. Smale Riverfront Park, West Mehring Way; 1 - 4 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
COMMUNITY CONCERT
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, led by John Morris Russell, perform a concert in the new Performing Arts Center of Taylor High School, including works by Gershwin, Strauss and Copland, as well as SaintSaens’ Carnival of Animals. The concert will open with a performance by the Taylor High School Marching Band. Taylor High School, 56 Cooper Avenue, Cleves; 4 p.m.; $20 adults, $20 students; 513-467-3200 or seatyourself. biz/threeriversschools.
mon 16 FREE PAPER DOLLS
These aren’t your average, little-sister paper dolls — learn to make ninjas, fairies, mermaids, and crazy circus dolls! Durr Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 1992 Walton Nicholson Road, Independence; 6 - 8 p.m.; 859962-4030 or kentonlibrary.org.
tue 17 TOT TUESDAYS: PIRATES
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wed 18 FREE NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK
Ages 6 - 15 (must show a birth certificate) can join a local competition where the winners may advance to a Bengals game and the NFL playoff game. Stop by between 4 and 6 p.m., the competition only takes a few minutes! Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 4 - 6 p.m.; boonecountyky.org.
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thu 19 FREE ANIME AFTERNOON
Teens are invited to enter a town where the finer things in life aren’t permitted. You can’t have fun, you can’t earn money, and you definitely can’t strap a princess to a rocket and blast her into space. But none of that will stop this anime hero! Newport Branch, Campbell County Public Library, 901 East 6th Street, Newport; 3 p.m.; 859-572-5035 or cc-pl.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: LET’S EAT
Learn about the artist James Victore and his series of hand scrawled dinner plates. Then create a plate of your own and enjoy some edible art. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 20 FREE ST. CLEMENT FESTIVAL & PIG ROAST
Enjoy fun with the whole family, including live music, tasty food, booths and rides, a special “Sports Bar” area for dads, and the chance to win a prize. Festival is open 7 - 11 p.m. Sept. 20, 4 - 11 p.m. Sept. 21, and 1 - 9 p.m. Sept. 22. Vine Street Park, 4626 Vine St.; 513-641-5141.
THE FINAL FRONTIER
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra presents “The Final Frontier” — boldly go with JMR and the Pops on a mission to explore the music of Star Trek and Star Wars, all narrated by Mr. Sulu himself, George Takei! With breathtaking NASA images on the big screen, Dean Regas from the Cincinnati Observatory will help the audience distinguish “science fact” from science fiction. Performances take place at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21, with a family-friendly matinee taking place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; tickets start at $25, with $10 tickets for ages 6 - 17 on Sept. 22; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.
Take a one-hour nostalgic train ride through the country side of Warren County while listening to passenger conductors describe railroad history and operations. Train departs at 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 27. 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.
sat 21 5K RUN, WALK AND ROLL FOR HOPE
Bring the gang for a 5K run or walk (or roll!) to support Building Blocks for Kids, a non-profit organization providing grants for kids with health-related needs that aren’t being met elsewhere. Enjoy an untimed Walk of Hope, a kids’ fun run, a vendor fair, a family picnic and more. Corwin Nixon Park, 6249 South Mason Montgomery Road, Mason; 8 a.m.; prices vary, see site for details; bb4k.org.
BLUEGRASS FOR BABIES
The annual concert benefitting Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center returns for its fifth anniversary to Sawyer Point with performances from the area’s top bluegrass bands, plenty of family-friendly activities, vendors, local and organic concessions and more, including info on creating a healthier home, and a special needs quiet area in the event of overstimulation. Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 3 - 9 p.m.; $15 adults in advance, $20 day of event, free ages 12 and younger; bluegrassforbabies.com.
CHILDREN’S HEART WALK
Join a one-mile walk this morning in honor of The Children’s Heart Foundation and Adult Congenital Heart Foundation. Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive; 8:30 a.m.; prices vary, see site for details; congenitalheartwalk.org.
EVERYTHING FOR KIDS SALE
The Northern Kentucky Mothers of Twins Club presents this annual sale featuring gently-used clothing, toys, equipment, bedding, DVDs and more. Bring a shopping basket, and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to shop early. The METS Center, 3861 Olympic Boulevard, Erlanger; 9 - 11 a.m.; $1 admission per adult; 859-3840641 or nkmotc.com.
FREE FALL FAIR ARTS FESTIVAL
Enjoy the works of up to 100 local artists and craftsmen in this outdoor arts festival that features ceramics, fiber works, jewelry, photography, glass, wood and more. Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; masonarts.org.
FIRE UP THE NIGHT II
Fireworks teams from all around the world are descending upon Coney Island for a night of fireworks challenges that will rock the night sky. Following the competition, Rozzi Fireworks will fire up the night with their own grand finale. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.; 8 p.m.; admission prices vary, see site for details; 513232-8230 or coneyislandpark.com.
JACK-O-LANTERN JUNCTION
EnterTrainment Junction’s annual Halloween celebration kicks off today with a kid-friendly trick-or-treat maze, an indoor pumpkin patch, crafts, an outdoor straw maze, and much more, including the museum’s regular attractions like the play area and the A-maze-N FunHouse. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; tickets start at $9.95; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com. (please turn the page)
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KNOW YOUR DNA 5K RUN/WALK
Bring the whole family for a run and walk designed to raise awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and gather information on how knowing your DNA could save a loved one. The chip-timed race features awards in both running and walking groups. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills; 7:30 a.m.; prices vary, see site for details; checkyourgenes.org.
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Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamorabound train — come see bandits, marshals, robber barons and more as you roll through the scenic countryside. Whitewater Valley Railroad. Grand Central Station, Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $22 adults, $14 children (round-trip); 765-825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr. org.
sun 22 FREE FURRY FORT THOMAS DOG SHOW
Show off your furry friend! Pet care expert Marsie Hall Newbold of Marsie’s Menagerie will emcee this year’s “just-for-fun” dog show. Contest categories include Best Looking, Best Trick, Best in Costume, and Most Obedient. Dongs not participating in the show can enter a drawing for a chance to win a door prize. Please note that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, and owners will be required to sign a release (provided on date of show) prior to admittance. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, Campbell County Public Library, 1000 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas; 2 p.m.; 859-572-5033 or cc-pl.org.
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See Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of Fly on stage from Sept. 7 - Oct. 5.
FAKE FLOWERS DON’T DIE
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park opens their Off the Hill season with this award-winning production designed for ages 7 and older. The play follows three kids struggling with life changes when they happen upon a magic lamp, but shifting friendships, ill grandparents, a new stepparent and a sibling with disabilities make for some complicated wishmaking. Playing in various venues throughout Greater Cincinnati; Sept. 28 - Nov. 3; prices and show times vary, see cincyplay.com for complete schedule.
FREE CHOCOLATE SCULPTING
FLY
PLAN AHEAD!
Visit our Plan Ahead section on page 44 for events that require advance registration, and check out our web site for additional happenings at your local library branch!
Teens are invited to the library to create an edible sculpture out of chocolate. Covington Library, Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd.; 4 - 6 p.m.; 859962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.
FREE HOMESCHOOL POETRY GROUP
Join other homeschooling families as children read favorite poems or ones they’ve written themselves on the LePage stage. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2:30 - 3 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
wed 25 FREE MEET AUTHOR D.J. MACHALE
Join the author of the best-selling Pendragon series as he introduces his newest trilogy for young adult readers, The SYLO Chronicles. Line numbers will be required, and are free with purchase of SYLO. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 7 - 8 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE WEE WEDNESDAY: KIDDIE COUTURE
Ages 5 and younger will explore all of the cool clothing in the CAM while enjoying four interactive story times throughout the galleries. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (the “Calendar” continues on page 43)
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This inspiring story of World War II’s famed Tuskegee Airmen combines live action and video projections with a tap dancing narrator who offers insight into the hopes, fears and triumphs faced by the African-American airmen. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; Sept. 7 - Oct. 5; $30 - $75; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
GHOST THE MUSICAL
Relive the Oscar-winning movie as it is presented on stage in a musical love story that features an original score, a young couple who faces an untimely death, and the psychic that helps protect them. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Sept. 24 - Oct. 6; ticket prices vary; 513-621-2787 or cincinnati. broadway.com.
THE KAPLAN NEW WORKS
Cincinnati Ballet kicks off another season with its much-anticipated opening performance that shines a spotlight on groundbreaking choreographers - this year, audiences will be treated to works by James Kudelka, Heather Britt, Val Caniparoli, Jodie Gates and Gina Patterson. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Sept. 12 - 22; ticket prices vary, see site for details; 513-621-5282 or cballet.org.
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OLIVER TWIST
Enjoy this new take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale of a young orphan in a workhouse who is led into a life of crime. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St.; Sept. 6 - 29; $31 - $35 adults, $27- $31 seniors, $22 - $26 students; 513-381-BARD (2273) or cincyshakes.com.
OTHER DESERT CITIES
When a novelist returns home to visit her parents, they are outraged at the fact that her soon-to-bepublished memoir focuses on the death of her antiwar-activist brother. The family must learn to deal with their tragic past in this regional premiere from a Tony Award nominee. Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St.; Sept. 4 - 22; $39 - $43; 513-421-3555 or ensemblecincinnati.org.
RING OF FIRE
The life of Johnny Cash is told through his music in this production featuring talented singers and instrumentalists that culminates in a rousing concert. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; Sept. 5 - 29; $24 adults, $21 seniors and students.
SHOWBOAT FOLLIES
It’s all the fun of Majestic musical revue, with great songs from past shows, comic sketches, specialty dances, and the fabulous Queen City Toast, a skewering of all things Cincinnati, including politicians, athletes, local celebrities and more. Showboat Majestic, 435 East Mehring, Public Landing; Sept. 11 - 29; $20 adults, $19 seniors and students.
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FREE FRENCH STORY TIME
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Learn simple French vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
OLD WEST FESTIVAL Weekends through Oct. 6
FREE GREAT OUTDOOR WEEKEND
Find an event in your backyard — sample dozens of activities and programs at local parks, nature centers and more this weekend! Visit the web site for a complete schedule of activities. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky; greatoutdoorweekend.org.
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tep back in time to a real western town and check out historically accurate medicine and saloon shows, can-can dancers, gun fights, jail breaks, trick shooting, and more. Period interpreters will wander the streets as cowboys, store owners, residents and outlaws while you enjoy period music and other live entertainment. The festival runs weekends through Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Williamsburg, Ohio, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg; $12 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Visit oldwestfestival.com.
FREE GREEN LEARNING STATION TOUR
Stop by for a self-guided or guided tour (at 10 or 11 a.m.) to learn about growing food in the city and slowing storm water. Green Learning Station, Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513221-0981 or greenlearningstation.org.
FREE WEEKEND WITH THE STARS
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Arrive in the early evening to catch Venus and Saturn in the western sky at sunset, then check out colorful double stars, exploding stars, and other celestial treasures, or tour the historic observatory and enjoy activities designed for all ages. Open 7:30 - 10 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.
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THURSDAY ART PLAY: SUGARPLUM FAIRIES
APPLEFEST TRAIN RIDE
Learn about the Australian pop duo Pip and Pop, then make some sugary sweet artwork, followed by some yoga with Moksha Yoga. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 27 HOMESCHOOL FOSSIL HUNT
Explore the fossils of the Ordovician Sea with handson activities and a fossil hunt at a separate location. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $6 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
FREE NATURE STORY TIME
Ages 2 and older are invited for stories and fun with friends from the Imago Earth Center. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
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Kick off the fall season by joining the LM&M Railroad for a train ride during the Lebanon Country Applefest. Listen to informative passenger conductors describe railroad history and operations during the ride. Train departs at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. 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.
FREE CLIFTONFEST
Join the celebration this weekend, and don’t miss a 3 p.m. performance from Wump Mucket Puppets in the Kids Entertainment Zone today and Sept. 29. Burnet Woods 3251 Brookline Ave.; 513-370-9803 or wumpmucketpuppets.com.
FAMILY FESTIVAL: WHO’S YOUR HERO?
Artist JR celebrates every day people as heroes in his large scale photographic street art images, and the CAC wants you to be a hero too! Bring a T-shirt and transform it into your own superhero cape, and create a special “one wish for the world” project in the UnMuseum. Don’t miss the family style tour of JR’s heroes at 3 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
FREE ZION GLOBAL MINISTRIES FESTIVAL
Bring the whole family for a fun carnival with games, rides, balloon bounces, and a petting zoo. Enjoy yummy food, music, a talent show, and prizes, as well as the chance to win a big-screen TV! Zion Global Ministries, Cincinnati Columbus Road; 3 - 10 p.m.; 513-531-1888.
sun 29 FREE PERENNIAL EXCHANGE
Join in for some old-fashioned, low-tech fun and games with the family while participating in a perennial/biennial plant exchange. Visit the site for the guidelines to the exchange. Granny’s Garden School, 550 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland; 1 - 5 p.m.; 513-324-2873 or grannysgardenschool.org.
FREE SCOUT IT OUT!
Kick off the new Girl Scout year while celebrating the great outdoors — enjoy canoeing for ages 5 and older (ages 5 - 8 must be accompanied by an adult), tracking, creeking, troop booths and more. Bring a canned good to donate to the local food bank. Gym shoes or other closed toe/hell shoes are required to join the outdoor programs. Erlanger Girl Scout Office, 607 Watson Road, Erlanger; 1 - 4 p.m.; 859-342-6263 or gswrc.org.
mon 30 CHARLEY HARPER FOR LITTLE NATURALISTS
Bring your little naturalists to learn about Charley Harper’s child-friendly style of nature art. Complete a craft project, and take your new art with you to decorate your home! Program meets at noon from Sept. 30 - Oct. 4. Pin Oak Trail, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
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These events require advanced registration. Registration is ongoing until event is filled or otherwise noted.
AULT PARK
5090 Observatory Circle 513-861-3435 or cincinnatiparks.com • Camp Canine Enjoy exercise for you and your pooch during a 30-minute guided hike, both easy and moderate. Special guests will share info and techniques to ensure the well-being of your dog. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and have a 2013 dog license and current vaccinations. Camp size is limited, one dog per person please. 9 - 10:30 a.m. on Sat, Sept. 7 - 28; $25.
BALLET THEATRE MIDWEST
Spencer Township Hall, 3833 Eastern Ave. 513-520-2334 or balletthatremidwest.com • FREE Sample Ballet Classes Ballet Theatre Midwest (BTM) will welcome the fall semester with an open house and a free week of classes for those interested in exploring dance programs, including ballet, creative dance for ages 3 - 4, jazz, tap, and modern dance. Classes are open to all ages - just be sure to wear comfy clothes that you can move and stretch in! Sept. 3 - 9.
BEHRINGER CRAWFORD MUSEUM 1600 Montague Road, Covington 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org
• Artifact Workshop Help archaeologists wash and sort artifacts from a recent dig in Petersburg, Kentucky, that led to the discovery of pottery, stone artifacts, and mussel shells. The artifacts date to the Fort Ancient time period (1000 - 1600 AD) and will provide information on Native American village life in Northern Kentucky. 10 a.m. Sept. 28; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17.
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• More Signing, Less Whining Learn to talk to your hearing baby or toddler for better communication, earlier speech development, and less frustration for you and your baby. This two-hour workshop is taught by a Child Sign Language Specialist. 6:45 p.m. Sept. 10; $45 (includes pictorial dictionary and DVD). • Happiest Baby on the Block New and expecting parents are invited to learn the “off-switch” for fussy babies, giving both of you a better night’s sleep. 6:45 p.m. Sept. 9; $50 per couple (includes Parent Kit with DVD). • Baby’s Amazing Journey This workshop will cover common sleeping, fussiness and eating issues, as well as explore some of your child’s first developmental milestones. 6:45 p.m. Sept. 12; $35.
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE 3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com
• Make and Play With Miss Sarah Join a rockin’ art activity with musical manatee, Miss Sarah. Create your own instrument from recycled materials and learn how to use it for a special jam session. 1 - 2 p.m. Sept. 22; $5. • Make Your Own Graphic Novel Ages 6 and older will create their own short graphic novel and learn about character creation and story line. 2 - 3 p.m. Sept. 29; $5.
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Ballet Theatre Midwest offers a free Sample Ballet Class Sept. 3 - 9. • Spanish Play Date Join an interactive play date for children and parents to discover Spanish together. 1 - 1:45 p.m. Sept. 8; $3. • Make a Mess at the Manatee Join Miss Kelli for a good book and an art-making activity with your child. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; $7. • Little Yogis Join Hollie Nesbitt from Omya Studio for a yoga class especially for ages 2 - 4. 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. Sept. 19; $9. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan for songs and fun with your little one. 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 and 26; $8 for Sept. 12 session, $10 for Sept. 26 session.
BRAZEE STREET STUDIOS
4426 Brazee St. 513-321-0206 or brazeestreetstudios.com • Second Saturday in the Studio Ages 7 and older explore some art history and make some art with Sandra Gross and blue manatee’s Kelli Gleiner. This month, explore the world of Op Art - draw crazy line patterns with complementary colors, then create some black and white art with safe glass components. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14; $30.
BURNET WOODS
3400 Brookline Drive 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com • The Scorpions Sting Experience the stars, constellations and galaxies in one of the area’s oldest planetariums. Learn the stories behind the Big and Little Dippers, as well as Scorpio in the park’s Wolff Planetarium (at the Trailside Nature Center). 7 p.m. Sept. 20; $5.
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• FREE Canoe Burnet Lake Spend some time relaxing in a canoe in the heart of Clifton - the park will provide canoes, life jackets, paddles and basic instruction. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a towel. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 28.
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org • Culture Kids Ages 2 - 5 and their adults are invited to look at art in the CAM that seems to sing, and then create their own music-inspired work of art. 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Sept. 13; $10 per parent/child members, $20 per parent/child nonmembers, $3 and $6 for each additional person. • Art in the Making Ages 6 - 12 and their adults will explore the world of fashion in the galleries with local fashion designer Erika Beartie before creating their own dazzling designs. 1 - 3 p.m. Sept. 21; $10 per parent/child members, $20 per parent/child nonmembers, $3 and $6 for each additional person.
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com
• CFEC Classes Register for the center’s classes for ages birth to 5 years, including Rock n Rollers, The Pottery Train, Little Sprout Yogis, Tiny Tunes, Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes, Movers & Shakers, Crawlers and Climbers, The Next Step, Silly Science, Jitterbugs, Wiggle Worms, Crazy Maze, Tip Tap Toe, and new classes Eating the Alphabet, Jumpin’ in Our Jammies, Setting Sun, Movin’ and Groovin’ and Expressive Adventures. Class packages range from $50 - $150.
PLAN AHEAD • Family Classes Register for classes for the family including Whale of a Tale, Imagination Station, Family Fiesta, Animal Action, Cupcake Kids, PeaWee Patch, Cultural Club, Yoga Adventures, Rise & Shine, DRUMatic, Hands Up, and new classes Grossology and Music Express. Class packages range from $50 - $110. • Parent Classes Register for parent workshops including BellyRobics, Signing Safari, The Potty Train and more. Class package prices vary. • FREE Working Without Weaning Hear one mom’s advice on breastfeeding and transitioning back to work, including advice on storing breastmilk, talking to your employer, and preparing your child’s caregiver. 12:45 p.m. Sept. 14. • Breastfeeding Realities Learn the basics of breastfeeding and how to overcome common troubles when things don’t go according to plan. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. 3 - 5 p.m. Sept. 28; $25 per couple. • FREE Not Your Momma’s Cloth Diapers Learn about the benefits of cloth diapering to you, your baby, and the earth in this workshop that dispels the “messy” myths. 12:45 p.m. Sept. 21. • FREE Tummy to Tummy Learn about the benefits of baby-wearing and get tips on what style of sling or carrier works best for you. 12:45 p.m. Sept. 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
• Snake Roundup for Families Delve into the role that snakes play in nature as you search for, catch, measure and identify non-venomous snakes. Discover how snakes move and why humans fear them, and learn about snake conservation. Meet at the Meadow Shelter. 9 - 11 a.m. Sept. 7; free with admission. • Ohio Young Birders’ Club Ages 12 - 18 are invited to learn the basics of birding and join a special Sawwhet Owl banding program this fall. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sept. 14; $10 registration fee to join OYBC. • First Explorers Ages 3 - 4 are invited to learn all about monarchs in this nature series. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21; $45 for all four sessions members, $65 nonmembers. • Awareness Ages 5 - 6 are invited to join a nature session that meets one Saturday a month for four sessions. Today’s session will teach kids what they can find in the creek. 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21; $45 for all four sessions members, $65 nonmembers. • Discovery Ages 7 - 9 can join a monthly nature series just for them. Today, go on a romp in the creek. 9:30 a.m. Sept. 21; $45 for all four sessions members, $65 nonmembers.
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CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org All Museums Pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2, free infants under 1 year • Bright Ideas: Bookmaking Create your own handmade book to fill with all of your writings and drawings. Held in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers. • Bright Ideas: Blowin’ Up! Create explosions with chemicals, sticks and other materials you can find at home. Held in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
DOE RUN LAKE
1501 Bullock Pen Road, Covington, KY 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org • FREE September Saturday in the Park It’s a day of outdoor activities, including an 11 a.m. hike or kayak demo, and an after-dark program all about owls with Critters in the Classroom. 11 a.m. Sept. 21.
EDEN PARK
Seasongood Pavilion, 950 Eden Park Drive 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com • The Amazing Family Race Join one of two sessions in this competition that pits family against family — complete the challenges as you wind your way through Eden Park for prizes! Family teams may consist of up to five members, two adults maximum and children ages 5 - 17. 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28; $25 per family.
JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER
7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason 513-234-0777 or jdiscovery.com • Sukkah Trot For Families Join other families in the community to trot from Sukkah to Sukkah in the Mason area via horse-and-carriage. Visit the Sukkah huts, do a craft and grab a nosh, and experience the holiday like never before. 1 p.m. Sept. 22; $15. • FREE Simchat Torah for Families Join other families to celebrate the completion of the Torah reading cycle. Dance with the Torah scrolls, demonstrate your joy and pride, party with food and drinks and more. 7 p.m. Sept. 26.
LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTER 7616 Cox Lane, West Chester 513-531-7400 langsfordcenter.com/events/rsvp.php
• FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension RSVP by Sept. 16. Learn about national research and how to better follow your own child’s reading development and learning. 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Sept. 18.
LONG BRANCH FARM & TRAILS 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org
• Creek Romp Discover the marvels of the stream on a guided, in-the-stream hike that lets you search for mussels, crayfish and snakes, as well as fossils, animal tracks, signs of beavers and more. Most water is 24 inches deep or less. Best for ages 5 and older. 1 p.m. Sept. 7; free members, $6 adult nonmembers, $3 children nonmembers. • Family Pawpaw Grove Tour Learn about Ohio’s native state fruit and join either a family-friendly hike and craft, or join a breakout group for adults interested in pawpaw production. The program will culminate with pawpaw ice cream. Best for ages 7 and older. 2 p.m. Sept. 15; $5. • Full Moon Walk Hit the trails at night and enjoy the full moon and natural history readings. 8 p.m. Sept. 19; $8. • Exploration Hike Be the first to explore CNC’s new property! Take a hike through the red maple swamp forest, mature hardwood forest, and along the O’Bannon Creek mainstem. This hike will be off-trail in a wilderness area with tall meadows, and is best for ages 13 and older. 1 - 4 p.m. Sept. 22; free members, $6 adult nonmember, $3 child nonmember. • Family Nature Night RSVP by Sept. 6. Celebrate the new school year with an overnight campout. Bring your tent and dinner and sleep under the stars and cook over an open fire. Enjoy a night hike, campfire and more. 7 p.m. Sept. 27 through 10 a.m. Sept. 28; $20 adult members, $10 child members, $25 adult nonmembers, $15 child nonmembers.
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 • Beautiful Butterflies RSVP by Sept. 4. Ages 2 - 4 will join an exciting program all about the beautiful butterflies that can be found in our area. The program will be followed by a story time and a craft. 11 a.m. Sept. 6; $5. • Homeschool Science RSVP two days prior to program. Homeschooled students ages 5 - 12 and their parents are invited to explore science through interactive learning stations, lessons and a guided outdoor hike. This month, students will learn about Ohio State Symbols. 1 - 3 p.m. Sept. 19; $5 per child. • Full Moon Bike Ride RSVP by Sept. 18. Take a 7.8 or 15.6 mile bike ride then celebrate under the full moon with light refreshments. 7 p.m. Sept. 20; $6.
• Naturalist Explorers Ages 10 - 13 meet once a month for nature programs. Today, join a creek romp. 1 - 4 p.m. Sept. 21; $64 for all four sessions members, $96 nonmembers. • Babes in the Woods Bring your toddler for introductory nature programs in this series that meets one Saturday per month. 10 a.m. Sept. 28; $36 for all three sessions members, $44 nonmembers.
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Held at Kingsgate Marriott, 151 Goodman Drive http://mynvfi.org/vse2013 • SHADES Youth Conference The National Vitiligo Foundation’s youth conference for ages 6 - 19 is a two-day interactive, jam-packed, high energy fun fest and will include activities like meeting an elephant with vitiligo, speakers on sun safety and selfadvocacy. Kids will even meet Miss United States Jr Teen Montana delegate, Madison Garrett. Sept. 20 - 22; $95 youth, $150 adults.
NEWPORT BRANCH LIBRARY, CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 901 E. Sixth St., Newport 859-781-6166, ext. 31 or cc-pl.org
• FREE Sierra Hull In Concert Enjoy the sweet sounds of the mandolin-playing bluegrass virtuoso Sierra Hull, who will perform with her band, Highway 111. 7 p.m. Sept. 13.
RENTSCHLER FOREST METROPARK
5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park • Discovery Kids RSVP by Sept. 17. Ages 3 - 5 and their adults will learn who stays for winter and who wanders for warmer locales, all though stories, snacks, crafts and songs. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sept. 18; $3 per child. • Mapping and Orienteering This family-oriented program will cover the basics of orienteering and mapping. Learn to use a compass, build a 3D topographic map, and read maps through hands-on activities. Please wear clothing and shoes to trail blaze through the park! 10 a.m. Sept. 21.
RISING STAR STUDIOS
New Perceptions, 1 Sperti Drive, Edgewood 859-344-9322, ext. 15 or risingstarstudios.org • Fall Session Arts, life skills and healthy living classes kick off Sept. 9 for ages 3 through young adult with autism spectrum disorders and other communication challenges. Classes meet Mon - Thu and include computers, mixed media art, ceramics, karate, and much more. Sept. 9; $90.
SHALOM FAMILY
myshalomfamily.org • FREE Sukkah City Sunday Sometimes a simple cardboard box is more fun than the thing that came in it! HGTV meets the JCC for this friendly competition that asks each family to convert a giant wardrobe box into a one-of-a-kind, kid-sized Sukkah, using paint, paper chains and other decorative elements. The event will also feature hayrides, family friendly food (Kosher options and most other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice), farm animals to pet, PJ Library Story Time in the big Sukkah and more. Open to families in the Jewish community with children 12 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Shalom Family is an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. Held rain or shine at The School House Restaurant, 8031 Glendale Milford Road; 3 p.m. Sept. 22.
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• 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. Sept. 8 and 22.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SENIOR & COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
9158 Winton Road 513-522-1410 or springfieldtwp.org/kidsclasses.cfm • Design Divas RSVP one week in advance. Moms and daughters will craft together making a coordinated project. This month, moms and their daughters ages 7 and older can design and dye their own silk scarf. 7 p.m. Sept. 11; $29 per person.
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: Infant CPR on Sept. 5, Baby Care Basics on Sept. 5, Prepared Childbirth on Sept. 7; Breastfeeding on Sept. 10 (at Walnut Hills Health Center on Sept. 17); Adoptive Parents Baby Care Basics and Infant CPR on Sept. 16), Prepared Childbirth at the West Chester Hospital on Sept. 21; and Maternity Tours on Sept. 5 and 19.
VOICE OF AMERICA METROPARK
7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park • Discovery Kids RSVP by Sept. 18. Kids and their grown-ups will learn about which animals stick around for the winter season and which ones head for warmer areas. Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and a snack. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sept. 19; $3 per child.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET MASON
5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason 513-398-9358 or wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ mason • FREE Half Pint Kids Club Ages 2 - 9 will explore healthy eating through craft activities. This month’s themes include Probiotics: The Good Bugs (Sept. 4); Fitness (Sept. 18); Autumn and Root Vegetables (Sept. 25). 10 a.m. on Sept. 4, 18 and 25. • Easy Brown Bag Lunches This class will teach parents about the growing obesity epidemic and how to make simple changes in your family’s eating habits, starting with easy lunch ideas. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9; $5. • FREE Eating For Fertility This class focuses on fertility and how to eat to support healthy hormone levels. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23.
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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 • Friday Night Float RSVP by Sept. 4. Get some pointers on kayaking, learn a little natural history, and then head out onto the water to enjoy the lake at sunset. Best for ages 8 and older. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; $12. • Parent/Child Tournament RSVP by Sept. 4. This 9-hole event features three holes of scramble, best ball and alternate shot, and is open to teams consisting of one parent and one child under the age of 18. Net and gross prizes will be awarded. 8 a.m. Sept. 7; $35 per team. • Kayak Quick Start RSVP by Sept. 4. Learn the basics of kayaking with an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor who will discuss equipment, paddling techniques and more. 12 - 3 p.m. Sept. 7; $35 adult, $30 ages 8 - 18. • Outdoor Archery RSVP by Sept. 5. Learn the basics of shooting a compound bow, then try out your skills with a little target practice. Best for ages 8 and older. 1 p.m. Sept. 8; $15. • Growing Up a Farm Kid RSVP by Sept. 8. Celebrate fall by harvesting potatoes from the garden to make French fries. Open to ages 2 - 5 and their adults. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Sept. 10 and 11; $10 per child, one free adult, $5 per each additional adult. • Glow Disc Golf RSVP by Sept. 12. Play a round or two of disc golf this evening - bring your own glow disc or rent one. 8:30 - 10 p.m. Sept. 13; $5 per player, $5 per rental disc. • Honeybees RSVP by Sept. 25. Learn about bee life and the jobs of the beekeeper, and find out how bees make honey and we collect it. This program includes a wagon ride and time to play in the Playbarn. 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27; $5 per child, $3 per adult.
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 • Homeschool Science RSVP two days prior to program. Homeschooled students ages 5 - 12 and their parents are invited to explore interactive learning stations, lessons and a guided hike. This month, the topics to be discussed include interesting insects. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11; $5 per child. • Hide and Seek Jamboree RSVP by Sept. 17. Ages 3 - 5 will play games and activities to discover which animals are good at hiding and which ones would rather seek. 10 a.m. Sept. 20; $5 per child.
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