Growing Up Roseville Summer 2019 by Growing Up Roseville

A quarterly resource celebrating family life in the greater Roseville community Summer Issue 2019 May - June - July

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Summer Camps, Swimming, Recipes, and More!

Can You Teach Your Kids to Enjoy Nature?

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Sami Kader At age eight, Sami Kader began gaining weight and facing rejection from those around him. Throughout his elementary, junior high, and early high school years, he was mocked, bullied, and generally unaccepted by his peers. At age 16, a family friend intervened and insisted that Sami join him on his daily trips to the gym. By age 18, he had lost over 100 pounds and landed a job at a nationwide chain of health clubs. Now a youth motivational speaker, Sami has received local and national media coverage for his work in the Roseville community. Sami believes creating an early association with movement and positive words will create long-lasting healthy habits.

Katrina Wheeler

othing beats summertime in South Placer County. I love watching the kids play outside in the warm evenings, the quiet mornings, and most of all, not having to pack school lunches! As much as I love summer, I also know that this time of year can be so exhausting trying to find things to do to keep your kids entertained. That is why we have gathered many activities, camps, and events for children of all ages sure to keep you and your family entertained all summer long. It is my hope that Growing Up Roseville will be your go-to guide this summer! This summer, we will be sure to attend many local events; Growing Up Roseville Magazine always looks forward to meeting the community and sharing about our magazine. If you see us at an event, be sure to stop by our booth and say hello. I would like to send out a personal thank you to our magazine staff, our advertisers, and the community, for the overwhelming support. We could not produce this magazine without you! If you do business with any of our advertisers, please be sure to mention you saw their ad in Growing Up Roseville. Happy reading,

Katrina is the race director for the Roseville/Rocklin chapter of the Healthy Kids Running Series. As an avid runner, having completed several marathons and ultramarathons, she hopes to instill the love of being active in her own children, ages 5 and 7. Through the Healthy Kids Running Series, she hope to teach runners that they are capable of doing great things!

Kirsten Kuzirian, PsyD Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian is a child psychologist and the owner of Napa & Folsom Child Wellness, and she just opened her new location in Roseville. She is the host of the Wide Awake Parenting Podcast, a mindful parenting resource. You can reach her at www. DrKuzirian.com.

Rob Baquera Rob Baquera is the Public Information Officer for the City of Roseville Police Department. Rob has years of experience working in public safety and specializes in crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and crisis communications. Rob has three young kids and knows first-hand that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more important than the safety of children.

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Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and son.

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Justin and Corrinne Carrabello Justin and Corrinne have been married for 15 years and have 4 kiddos they homeschool! Corrinneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background has been with children and education and Justin has been in the Food Industry as a Chef for 17 years. With both backgrounds together they have come up with a fantastic culinary program for the Placer County area. To find out more about Atlas Culinary Concepts visit www.atlasculinaryconcepts.com.

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On The Cover: Sami Kader is an International Youth Motivational Speaker and the creator of Samiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circuit, a K-8 program that focuses on building self-esteem through movement and a positive growth mind-set. Sami lives in Roseville with his wife, Megan, and their three children Christian, Charlotte, and Eleanor.

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Sarah, owner of SourPatch Photography has been taking photos in the Roseville, Rocklin, & Lincoln area for more than 5 years. She specializes in maternity, newborns and kids. She has a passion for making women feel beautiful at such an exciting milestone and has patience for your sweet little ones when they are born. Newborns come to her from 5 days on, and she can already see their little personalities forming during the session. She works with babies to safely pose and comfort them for these special memories. As they grow, she creates a fun bond with your children so she can get their personalities to shine during the sessions. Sarah creates a relaxed and fun vibe in her sessions, as to reduce stress and make the overall experience great. To contact Sarah please visit her website at sourpatchphotography.com or call her at 916-412-7714. Advertising Deadline: To advertise in our upcoming Fall & Woman in Business Issue, please contact us by June 30th. Our Fall Issue will be in print the months of August, September, & October. Give us a call at (530) 519-0320, or email rachele@growinguproseville.com. Article and Photo Submission Deadline: Please submit family-friendly and seasonally appropriate photos and informative articles for the Fall Issue by June 15th. Send to marne@growinguproseville.com. Growing Up Roseville Magazine is published quarterly and available, free, at over 200 family-friendly locations throughout Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, and Granite Bay. We are also available online at: www.growinguproseville.com. Copyright ÂŠ 2019 by Growing Up Roseville Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproductions without permission are prohibited. Articles and advertisements found in Growing Up Roseville Magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management. We reserve the right to edit. Every effort is made to avoid errors, misspellings and omissions. If an error is found, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us of the mistake.

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School and Home 08 Operation Swim

Hosted by the City of Roseville

10 Summer Safety Tips From the Roseville Police Department

12 Placer County Fair

A Good Thing Growing

14 Sami Kader

Local Youth Motivational Speaker

Parenting

16 Mindful Parenting Tips Have Your Best Summer Yet!

17 Teach Kids to Enjoy Nature It’s Easier Than You Think

18 8 Signs Of Vaping

Important Things to Watch For

19 Healthy Kids Running Series A New Community Based Organization

Summer Fun

20 Easy Summer Recipes

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From Atlas Culinary Concepts

22 Summer Photo Gallery 23 GUR’s Summer Camp Directory

31 Composting 101

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Editor’s Note Contributors Events Calendar Advertiser Directory

City of Roseville’s Operation Swim

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By Darci Frank and Kate Rebello

rowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injuryrelated death for children ages 1-14. Tragically, it is something that can be prevented, and should be prevented. Research shows that if a child does not learn to swim by the third grade, they likely never will. Teaching children to swim is a vital skill for drowning prevention, along with other water safety measures that everyone can take to stay safe in, and around, the water. Every child deserves to learn the lifesaving skills of water safety and swimming.

In the last eight years, staff and volunteers have successfully provided nearly 1000 children with swim lessons and more than 2400 children have received new swim suits and towels. The numbers served continues to grow every year.

City of Roseville’s Operation Swim was started in 2011, when the Aquatics Supervisor noticed during Recreational Swim, numerous children were swimming in their clothes because they did not have swim suits. Unfortunately, many children in the Roseville community cannot afford a swim suit and towel, much less swimming lessons. The Aquatics staff at the City of Roseville set a course to change that! The moment that realization was made, Operation Swim was launched.

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Swimming is a big part of summer fun. Make sure you enjoy it to the fullest by following these water safety tips from Safe Kids Worldwide: •

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Enroll your child in swimming lessons. Teach children how to tread water and float. Teach kids never to go near or in water without an adult present. Remember that things such as water wings, noodles, and other items can create a false sense of security for children and should not be used in place of life jackets. Whether you are swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake, teach children to swim with a partner, every time. Do not allow children to swim alone.

See more water safety tips for all ages at: safekids.org/watersafety. Registration is now open to enroll in swim lessons. City of Roseville Parks & Recreation swim lessons information is available at roseville.ca.us/swimlessons. The City of Rocklin, in partnership with the Rocklin Wave Swim Team, also offers lessons, just visit rocklinwave.com. One of the best things you can do to help your family stay safe is to enroll in swim lessons, according to the American Red Cross. Learning to swim well is a first defense to prevent drowning. Teach those you love about water safety. Practice the simple survival skill of floating— remembering how to relax and float when exhausted. It can save your life, or the life of your loved one. Operation Swim is successful because of the generosity of our community! Roseville has a median household income higher than most cities in California, but there is still an 8% poverty rate, which means there are kids who need help

getting swim lessons. Local service organizations and businesses lend their support by raising money for Operation Swim. You can help too! Donations of new swim suits and beach towels can be dropped off at Big Spoon Yogurt at the Fountains (1182 Roseville Parkway, #100) any time during June. You will even receive a free yogurt for your donation. A collection bin for donations is also located in the lobby of the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool (10210 Fairway Drive, Roseville).

Mark your calendar to support Operation Swim on June 27! A special celebration takes place at Big Spoon Yogurt with a percentage of each purchase being donated to Operation Swim. From 6:30-8:30 there will be extra fun and games, water safety tips, and Berry the Big Spoon Bear will join the festivities. You can also enter to win a family swim pass for four to City of Roseville Pools this summer!

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cars. Never ride against traffic. Older kids should try to use bike lanes or designated bike routes whenever they can — not the sidewalk! Kids younger than 10 should ride on the sidewalk. Don’t ride too close to parked cars doors can open suddenly. Always walk a bike across busy intersections using the crosswalk and following traffic signals. Never share the seat with a friend or ride on the handlebars. Only one person should be on a bike at a time. Never wear headphones while biking. It’s very important to hear what’s going on around you at all times.

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Pedestrian Safety You might think that your teenager has already learned all about pedestrian safety. However, teens are now the age group at the greatest risk for pedestrian injuries. Teens have a death rate twice that of younger children and account for half of all child pedestrian deaths. So make sure you review some pedestrian safety tips with your younger children as well as your teenagers before summer vacation.

Be Safe & Have Fun This Summer

By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer for the City of Roseville Police Department

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hether you’re biking, walking, or surfing (online) now is the time to talk with your kids about safety. As the weather warms up, your children will no doubt be spending more time outdoors. Many will also fill their spare time in front of the computer. So as summer approaches make a note to review these safety tips with your kids.

Bicycle Safety

Here are some must-know bicycle safety tips to teach kids from www.kidshealth.org. • The number one rule is wear a bike helmet every time you ride, even if you’re going for a short ride. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years old must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road (CVC §21212). • Follow the rules of the road. Stop at all stop signs and obey traffic lights just as cars do. Yield to pedestrians and be careful at intersections • Always ride in the same direction as

Here are a few tips from www.safekids.org. • Teach kids at an early age to look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Then remind them to continue looking until safely across. • Teach kids to put phones, headphones and devices down when crossing the street. It is particularly important to reinforce this message with teenagers. • It’s always best to walk on sidewalks or paths, and cross at street corners using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. • Children under 10 need to cross the street with an adult. Every child is different, but developmentally, most kids are unable to judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars until age 10. • Be a good role model. Set a good example by putting your phone, headphones and devices down when walking around cars.

Online Safety Will your child be spending more of their free time online this summer? The Department of Homeland Security offers these online safety tips for you to share with your children. • Don’t share too much information. Create a list of things your kids should never post or share online (i.e. their

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birthday and year, full name, address, and phone number), and make sure they understand why it is important to keep this information private. Be careful about what you post. The Internet isn’t private. Once your kids share a post, picture, or video they can’t control how others will use it, and it can never be permanently deleted. Teach them to be thoughtful and cautious in what they post and share online. Only connect with people you know. “Don’t talk to strangers” is a good rule for the real world and the cyber world. Predators and stalkers can easily create fake profiles to hide their identities, so instruct your kids to only connect with friends they actually know in real life. Check your children’s privacy settings to make sure strangers can’t see their profiles. Sometimes privacy settings are reset to default settings during program updates, so check their profiles regularly. Keep your location private. Many apps, networks, and devices have geo-tagging features which broadcast your location. This information could lead a stalker directly to your kids, so check that these features are completely off. Protect your password. Show your kids how to create strong passwords and make sure they know to never share them with anyone (except their parents or a trusted adult).

Summer will be here before you know it. Now is a good time to start planning activities for your children to keep them busy over the summer months. Roseville Parks and Recreations Department offers many activities for kids of all ages. Check out their sports and enrichment camps and other programs at http://roseville. ca.us/parks. Don’t forget to check out the fun reading programs at the library. By keeping your kids busy and reviewing safety tips with them, you can rest a little easier knowing that your children will have a safe and fun summer.

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Placer County Fair

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A Good Thing Growing

he 82nd Annual Placer County Fair will take place on June 20-23 in Roseville. A Good Thing Growing is the theme for this year’s fair, which is quite fitting in light of the recent transformation of the property that was formerly known as the Placer County Fairgrounds. Re-branded as @the Grounds, this venue shines from the beautiful renovations to all the major buildings, the barns, the walkways, the main parking lot, and it is now fully ADA compliant. “County fairs are designed to bring the community together while showcasing what makes that county special,” explained @the Grounds CEO David Attaway. “With the wealth of talented youth and adults we have right here in Placer County, and all we have planned for @the Grounds, we can’t think of a better theme to encompass all of it- A Good Thing Growing indeed!” Do you or your children have a hidden talent that you’re ready to showcase? Is your child a master at Legos or Knex? Guess what! There is a category for that! Do you have a little Martha Stewart on your hands? If so, have them enter one of the many baking or canning categories. Or maybe they would like to try their hand at the table setting or silk and dried arrangements. Do you and your little one love to garden? Create a whimsical fairy garden together and show it in this year’s fair! Does your child spend hours painting, coloring, or drawing? Or maybe they love photography and taking selfies. Rather than having those cute pictures lay around the house or those darling photos just sit on your camera roll, enter the best ones this year! Whatever your or your child’s special talent and interests are, be sure to share that creativity by entering one or more of the many still exhibit categories at the Placer County Fair! There are more than 100

divisions to choose from, plus youth and teens can enter for FREE! Adults have a $5 per entry fee with cash awards of $5 to each adult Best of Division, and $25 for each adult Best of Show. Every exhibitor will receive one free one-day pass to the fair so you can come see your entry on full display! The still exhibit entry form deadline is on May 31 and can be downloaded online at placercountyfair.org. Whether you enter or not, checking out the fair is a familyfun outing you will not want to miss! Fairgoers will experience an amazing and accommodating venue, along with all the traditional county fair attractions, including live music and entertainment, livestock and still exhibits, carnival rides, tasty treats, local wines and beers and much more. This year we will have fireworks every night of the fair! Yes, you read that right - each night right around 10 p.m., there will be fireworks on display for all the fairgoers to enjoy! We are also thrilled to announce that for the first-time ever, the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs will be bringing their highly entertaining pig races and interactive tractor pedal pullers to the Placer County Fair! Be sure to check the website for scheduling as these shows promise good, oldfashion fun at its finest! Also new this year: Sunday, June 23 will be Family Day, with all types of special family-centered attractions! Johnson Hall will be transformed into Placer Place, where the stage will feature local live entertainment acts throughout the day and with help from our friends at the Arts Council of Placer County, will be filled with free activity booths for youth to explore. Mark your calendars for June 20-23 and come experience A Good Thing Growing at the Placer County Fair! Hours of operation will be 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, the fair will be open noon to 11 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle, carnival unlimited rides wristbands can be purchased in advance for just $25 and on the day of for $30. Admission prices are as follows: $7 for adults 13 and up, $3 for seniors 55 and up, $2 for youth ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 5. If you have any questions, please email us at fairinfo@ atthegrounds.com or call the office at 916-701-8181. Bookmark our website placercountyfair.org and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, @PlacerCoFair, for breaking announcements, giveaways and all things fair!

Live Your Best Life as a Family

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By Sami Kader, Youth Motivational Speaker, Fitness Professional,Author, and creator of Sami’s Circuit

about myself than any number on a scale could make me feel. The more depressed I became, the less I got off my couch. I would just sit and watch TV, eating junk food and drinking up to six sodas a day. I gave up on myself completely. I decided that my entire existence must have just been a mistake. Looking back, the worst part of my story was NOT the kids calling me names, it was that I believed it all to be true. For elementary school students (who hear a much more friendly, simplified version of my story), I help them understand this concept by introducing, “The Negative Voice.” The Negative Voice tries to interrupt my time with the kids by telling me to give up and that the kids don’t care about anything I have to say, until the kids help me get rid of the Negative Voice through using positive words with ourselves and those around us.

ight years ago, my wife Megan signed me up as a volunteer motivational speaker at a local afterschool program without my knowledge. “No!” I said when I heard the news. “I’m not ready!” I had been helping people at the gym as a trainer for the past 10 years, but speaking in front of large audiences was my biggest fear. Megan had listened to me constantly express my “someday” dream of getting into schools, sharing my story with kids, helping them build stronger self-esteem, making exercise fun, and giving them the positive words that I know I needed to hear when I was growing up. As patient as my wife is, I think she was fed up with hearing me talk about it and felt that it was finally time for me to take action. Little did I know, that would be the beginning of my career as a youth motivational speaker, and the starting point for Sami’s Circuit. I started with just a few schools, volunteering my time, and today I make multiple visits to more than 100 schools all over California, and I get the opportunity to motivate more than 40,000 kids each year. It is a dream come true, and it all started right here in Roseville. Every day, I am grateful for the life that I lead – but it wasn’t always that way. I was, to put it as nicely as possible, an awkward child. Because of family stresses

at home, I turned to eating as my source of comfort at a young age. At each meal, I wolfed down as much as my stomach could hold. At night, I would often sneak back into the kitchen, as one meal was never enough. Often, the lights would snap on and my father would be standing in the doorway with an angry look on his face. “Sami, what are you doing? You had enough food at dinner! The kitchen is closed!” he would sternly order. This reaction quickly taught me that my eating was a source of shame – and what do kids do when they feel ashamed? They learn to hide things. I did not want to disappoint my father, so I made sure he was not around during my binge-eating sessions. And they got worse. My weight began to climb. I avoided looking in the mirror, so I generally had an unkempt look about me. My hair was usually messy, and my clothes were stretched out and worn. Eventually, other children began to take notice. The teasing and name calling began around age 8 and it became a normal thing to hear, “Ewwww! Get away from me!” when kids saw me approaching them on the playground. The true torment and bullying began in junior high school. I couldn’t walk down the hallways without being pointed and laughed at or called a fat loser. Public humiliation was just became a normal part of my day. By the time I was 15 years old, I weighed over 300 pounds, but I felt worse

This concept became so popular and powerful with kids, I sat down with my friend Laura Schwab and we wrote a children’s book together called, Sami vs. The Negative Voice. In the book, a family friend comes along during one of my lowest moments and teaches me how to stop the Negative Voice monster by using positive words. Although a green monster never actually appeared in my home, the family friend part is true and is the large reason my life turned around. In my sophomore year of high school, a family friend, named Ronny, came into my life and literally pulled me off the couch. I fought him with everything I had... but he eventually won. He started taking me with him to the gym every day. At first, I would just stand around and only do something when he forced me to, but every day I started doing a little more. Over time, he taught me how to exercise, how to eat healthier, and to drink water instead of soda; all the standard things you can find in any book about being healthy. But the best thing Ronny did for me was tell me the words I desperately needed to hear: “Sami, you can do this, you got this!” “Sami, never give up!” “Sami, I believe in you!” He repeated these words over and over and over again during the time we exercised together. This constant repetition caused something amazing to happen. I actually began to believe what he was saying. After a year of exercising and being motivated by him, I lost 100 pounds. Looking back, it was not the number on the scale that

truly meant something to me. It was this incredible feeling that I had never felt before: Accomplishment. That is what inspired me to create Sami’s Circuit. I knew I did not want to go into schools and tell kids my story and simply leave. I knew my message needed to be reinforced through multiple visits and approaches. When the kids walk into their school gym or multi-purpose room and see it lit up with club lights and hear the music mix pumping, their attitudes and energy shoot through the roof. I constantly have parents messaging me to tell me how excited their child gets for school when they know Sami’s Circuit day is coming up.

The first year I started Sami’s Circuit, a kindergartener came up to me after the Circuit and said, “Sami, that was the best day of my life!” It is amazing feedback like this that keeps me moving forward on my mission day after day. Making movement fun at a young age is a powerful thing, and in today’s world, it is definitely needed. At a school’s Family Night, parents, grandparents, siblings, and even school staff take part in the Circuit, side-by-side with the kids, giving high-fives and cheering each other along with those positive words I learned so many years ago: “You got this!” “ “Never give up!” “I believe in you!”

Watching families moving together, laughing, and encouraging each other is amazing. You can see the family bonds strengthening and those positive words becoming a part of the kids’ mindset. Lately, I have had more parents talking to me after Family Night, asking me how they can continue my message at home, with everyone’s crazy schedules and free time seeming to be impossible to find. As a father of three young children, working sometimes 16 hours a day, often 6 days a week, I understand the challenge. So in the hopes that this will help families everywhere, I have put together my top 7 tips for families to lead happier, healthier lives.

Sami Kader’s Top 7 Tips for Healthy, Happy Families 1) Take care of yourself…Be the example you want to be for your kids.

We cannot give our children gifts we do not have. Giving our kids a love for health early on is truly a gift, but we have to have that for ourselves first before we can give it to them. I cannot tell you how many times kids have come up to me in the last seven years to excitedly tell me, “Sami!!! My parents exercise all the time!” It makes them happy and proud, and they want to follow in their footsteps.

2) It’s not about weight, it’s about being healthy. Developing an emphasis on a number on a scale can be unhealthy for us, and even worse for our children. Focusing on being healthy overall is a much more positive way to approach food choices and movement.

5) Use positive words like, “You got this,” “Never give up,” and “I believe in you!” on a daily basis.

These positive words should become your household mantra. They are part of building a strong foundation for your children’s self-esteem. If we hear and say these words on a regular basis, they will become ingrained into our and our children’s mindsets.

7) Nothing is worth more than your TIME.

The time spent with our children has value greater than any monetary number. With all of the stresses that come along with keeping a household going, it is easy to lose perspective and give our kids everything else but the little free time we have. Emotionally, our time is gold for our children.

3) Get off the couch!

I tell kids this every day, but they watch us as parents and copy every move we make…so get off the couch!

6) Do not use shame or get angry at your children about food.

Whether it is catching them eating after hours, sneaking into the snack cupboard, or just seeing them continue to make unhealthy food choices time and time again, guilt and shame is not the answer. Drawing on my own personal experience, I can tell you that this can cause painful life-long memories. Instead, calmly intervene and then lead them in the right direction. Food is a very sensitive subject for many adults, and it can often be traced back to how food choices were handled at a young age.

4) Exercise as a family – if you’re moving, you’re doing it right.

Anything you do as a family, your kids will grow up loving. Whether it’s a family outing to the movies, going to a restaurant, or even exercising, if your children are experiencing it with you, they will become habits now and cherished memories when they are older. Your kids will not forget the family walks, trips to the park, or sports you play with them, or maybe even a Sami’s Circuit event!

Right now, today, you are a superhero in the eyes of your children, even if you have trouble believing that or seeing it in yourself. Nobody has it all together, no matter how impressive a family may appear from the outside. Incorporating these tips into your daily life won’t change things overnight, but keep at it, and in time you will see the changes in your family dynamic overall. Never give up on being a healthy example, even if it does not seem to be having an immediate effect… in time, your efforts will become the basis of their selfesteem and self-worth. And always remember – You got this! To reach Sami or obtain a copy of his book, visit samikader.com.

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Have Your Best Summer With These Mindful Parenting Tips By Dr. Kirsten Kuzirian, a child psychologist and founder of WideAwakeParenting.com, a website with podcasts for parents. Have a parenting question? Visit WideAwakeParenting.com, and Dr Kuzirian may answer it in one of her podcasts.

1. Schedule Time to Relax.

It is amazing how fast our summers can become over scheduled. All that free time can quickly turn into a catch all for what we missed during the school year. I have learned from the self-caring parents who I admire, that it is important to prioritize this in their schedulewith great discipline. Don’t over schedule your family. Think about what you want to do, what your child wants to see or experience, and be very intentional in setting this schedule. Fill as much of the calendar as possible with relaxation time. Kids know how to relax, but we have to teach them that we value this in order for them to be successful with this as a habit (one of the more fun parenting things to model). So, balance camp or vacation, or that home renovation project, or family reunion with lounge time, free play, or impromptu home town exploration.

2. Be Present.

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During that time you just scheduled for relaxation, really be in the moment. Don’t just send the kids outside to play- go with them. Get in a water fight, do some finger painting, or hit the bike trails. Your children will be thrilled to have this attention from you and you get a break to see your kids, but not worry about their homework being completed or whether it is your snack day. Be curious about their experience of summer, notice how they respond to not being in school (if they attend school), etc. and soak in who your child is in this moment.

3. Validate Your Child’s Feelings.

Without the homework struggle, and often a decrease in weekly engagements, windows of time are opening for you to recommit to a different kind of interaction with your child. Incorporate this into your daily routine by taking a temperature of their feelings, or encouraging them to express themselves with art, play, or a journal. Validating feelings is always your best tool for managing a family conflict or an obstacle your child is facing, in a constructive manner. By validating your child’s feelings, you quickly diffuse the situation and help them feel heard, connected, and ready to think clearly. So, take a vacation from problem solving mode, validate yourself, your partner and your children, be fascinated about what you learn, and feel the expansion of these relationships.

Teaching Kids to Enjoy Nature By Sarah Lyons

n today’s digital age, families are spending more time inside and less exploring nature. Studies show that kids who spend time outside have better overall health and fitness levels, report better vision, less stress and depression, and are more likely to have good social skills. (www.nwf.org) The National Wildlife Federation also reports that, “Spending time outside raises levels of Vitamin D, helping protect children from future bone problems, heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues.” As kids spend more and more time watching TV and playing video games on a daily basis, only about 10 percent of kids say they are spending time outdoors every day.” (www.nature.org) If your kids fall into the 90% of children that do not get out every day, here are some fun ways to change that.

Become a Nature Artist

Kids will begin to notice the beauty in nature if they are observing it from an artist’s standpoint. Bring the easel and art supplies out to the backyard and have the kids paint or draw what they see around them. Let the kids try their hand at photography while exploring nature by photographing plants, insects, and the landscape around them. Later, make a scrapbook or frame their masterpieces.

Get Dirty

Dress the kids in play clothes and give them permission to enjoy nature, even if they get a little dirty, suggests Julie Keller, mother of three. Allow kids to dig for worms, lift rocks to find insects, and try fishing. Teach kids about gardening while letting them plant flowers, vegetables, and other plants. Ally McDaniel, Kansas mom, says “My four year old loves to help plant, dig in dirt, and water the garden. We look for worms, bugs, and baby snakes.” Kids that grow up planting and gardening develop a lifelong positive relationship with plants and trees. (www.childrenandnature.org)

Get Comfortable

Collect some old pillows and blankets, bring them outside, and get comfortable. Darcy King, mother of two, says “I teach my kids to enjoy

nature by enjoying it myself. Stop and admire flowers, sunsets, scenery, and spend time outside.” Simply spending time in the great outdoors can help kids grow to love nature. Observe your surroundings and talk about what you see and hear. Read a book, take a nap, and observe the cloud shapes. A great book for encouraging creativity when looking at cloud shapes is, It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw.

Have a Picnic

Pack a picnic and enjoy a meal outside after a hike, at a local park, or even in your own backyard. Without the distractions of the normal surroundings of your home, conversation will be easier and more fun.

Treasure Hunt

Allow kids to take their time as you are on a nature walk. Do you see any flowers, insects, or birds you have not noticed before? If the park allows, collect treasures as you walk the trails. Have the children pick up sticks, rocks, leaves, or anything of interest. “We make it into a game. When we go on walks, we collect small things to put in our nature jars. One time we even did a scavenger hunt after dark with a flashlight, which was a big hit,” says Rachael Kennedy, mother of five.

Campout

Camping is a great way to spend time in the outdoors as a family. A family campout, whether at a local park or in your backyard, encourages family bonding time and helps kids “unplug” from their electronics and enjoy the fresh air. One of the most important things to remember when you are trying to teach your kids is to model it yourself. “We try to get out and explore together. I try to just let them be in nature and really experience what exists.” says Sara Sinani, mother of three boys. Get involved, show the kids by example that nature is fun to explore and has great health benefits. If kids grow up spending time outside, they are sure to develop a desire to spend more time outdoors as they grow.

8 Signs That Your Kids May Be Vaping

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By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.

Vaping is on the rise. According to the latest figures, an astonishing 20% of all high school students, or one in five students, vape regularly. But how do you know if your kids are among them? Drawing on the insights of reputable institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control, the Child Mind Institute, and the Partnership For Drug-Free Kids, I have compiled a list of potential warning signs that parents should be on the look-out for.

8 Signs Your Kids May Be Vaping: Increased Thirst

When you vape, your mouth and throat get dehydrated, leaving you with a dry palate, aka “cotton mouth.” Kids who vape often start drinking (and peeing) more than usual. Many have dark circles under their eyes, another common sign of dehydration.

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Desire For Spicy Food

Everyone needs moisture to taste the flavor of food. When our mouths get dry, we lose the ability to taste flavor. If you notice your kids suddenly want to eat more spicy food, or add more spice to their regular food, it could be a sign that they have started to vape. In fact, the more kids vape, the less flavorful food becomes to them. This is known as “vaper’s tongue.”

Frequent Nosebleeds

Vaping not only dries out the mouth and throat, but also the nose. When people vape, they typically exhale through their noses which causes the nasal passages to become dry. This, in turn, often leads to frequent nosebleeds.

Acne and Red Spots

Vaping, especially inhaling vaping liquids that contain nicotine,

can also affect the skin. Nicotine ages the skin and slows down the healing of wounds. Kids who vape are more likely to have facial blemishes, including acne and red spots, that last longer and do not heal easily.

Wheezing, Coughing, and Shortness of Breath

Vaping irritates the lungs and can lead to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. In extreme cases, an inflammation of the lungs can lead to bacterial infection and pneumonia.

Less Java

If your kids usually enjoy caffeinated drinks, like Frappuccinos or energy drinks, but suddenly start to avoid them, it could be a sign that they are vaping. When combined with caffeine, the nicotine in many vaping liquids can make people anxious and irritable and cause severe mood swings. Vapers often give up caffeine to avoid these side effects.

Sweet Aromas In The Air

Since most kids prefer vaping liquids with sweet flavors, one sign that your kids may be vaping is a strange, sweet scent coming from their rooms, like bubble gum or fruit punch, but you do not see any gum wrappers or juice containers lying around. This is also true if you suddenly get a whiff when your kids are not home. They could be hiding vaping flavored liquids in the house.

Strange Techie Equipment In Their Rooms

Finally, a sign that your kids may be vaping is if you find unfamiliar, high tech-looking devices or spare parts in their rooms, especially the trash can. This can include things like atomizers, battery chargers, cartridges, flash drives, and metallic coils. Most vaping devices consist of multiple parts that need to be replaced on a regular basis.

By Katrina Wheeler The Healthy Kids Running Series is a community-based nonprofit organization that gets boys and girls Pre-K through Middle School active, feel accomplished, and lays the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. It has been encouraging kids nationwide to “Get Up and Go” since its inception in Philadelphia ten years ago. The Roseville/Rocklin chapter just completed its 3rd season in April and is gearing up to do a fall season beginning in September. Each Healthy Kids Running Series offers age-appropriate race distances. Kids competed weekly for a chance to earn points, and the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age division will earn a trophy. All participants will receive a finishers medal for their achievements courtesy of Healthy Kids Running Series! “The Healthy Kids Running Series is about having fun and encouraging our kids to remain active,” says Running Series director Tamara Conan. “Our goal is to provide a fun and positive experience for every participant and see them improve over the five weeks.” Healthy Kids Running Series teaches its participants to live an active lifestyle through goal setting and dedication. Over 44,000 plus kids participate in more than 200 Healthy Kids Running Series nationwide. As the race director for the series here in Roseville/Rocklin, it all started when I was looking for a kids’ run for my girls, ages 5 and 7. I am an avid runner and my kids always want to run races and I wanted to find a kids’ race specifically tailored to them. Then I discovered the Healthy Kids Running Series. In the past 3 seasons, I have watched kids build their confidence and endurance during the course of a series and it is truly inspiring to see. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences to be able to bring this series to the community. We hope to see you and your kids this fall!

Summer Recipes

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Panna Cotta de Pesca (Cream and Peaches)

Easy Flatbread Dough Recipe 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Package Active Dry Yeast 1 Cup Warm Water (120-130 F) A Pinch of Salt 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 8-10 Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes 1 Cup Fresh Baby Spinach 2 Tbsp. Shredded Parmesan Balsamic Vinegar Reduction (balsamic vinegar boiled until thick and syrupy) Preheat oven to 425 F◦. In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups of flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and oil. Best with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes on high. Use a wooden spoon and blend in more flour until dough forms into a ball.

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Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead the remaining flour into the dough ball. Continue kneading for 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

⅓ Cup Skim Milk 1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin (.25 oz.) 2 ½ Cups Heavy Cream ½ Cup Sugar 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Slivered Almonds (optional) 2 Peaches ½ Cup Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp. Butter 1 tsp Cinnamon 3 Tbsp. Water Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin powder. Set aside. In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream and sugar, and set over medium heat. Bring to a full boil. Pour the gelatin and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook over medium heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pour into serving dishes. Cool the uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving. Dice peaches into large pieces. Place brown sugar and butter in a saucepan and melt together. Add cinnamon, peaches, and water. Simmer on low until thick like syrup. Spoon over chilled panna cotta. Top with toasted almonds.

Meanwhile, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and toss with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Roll the dough into a thin oval shape, place on desired pan and coat the dough lightly with oil. Lay spinach and tomato on the oiled surface and bake for approximately 8-12 minutes. When the crust is golden, and spinach and tomatoes look wilted, let cool and top with balsamic reduction and parmesan. Tomatoes, spinach and balsamic can be replaced with any of your favorite sauces, cheeses, vegetables and/ or meats.

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Atlas Culinary Concepts

Atlas Culinary Camp CONTACT: atlasculinaryconcepts.com AGES: 9-14 COST: $225 DATES: 6/24-6/27 and 7/29-8/1 DESCRIPTION: This fun four-day camp will teach your young chef the culinary fundamentals they will need to navigate any kitchen. Young chefs will read recipes and prepare dishes by chopping, dicing and measuring ingredients. Atlas Camp includes recipes and all the delicious food made that week. Camp will be 9am-12pm. To register email us at atlasculinaryconcepts@ gmail.com. Atlas Baking Camp CONTACT: www.atlasculinaryconcepts.com AGES: 9-14 COST: $250 DATES: 7/15-7/18 DESCRIPTION: This four-day camp will teach your young baker the baking essentials all they need to be a successful baker in the kitchen. Young bakers will learn to follow a recipe, measure ingredients and learn various decorating skills. Atlas Camp includes recipes and all the delicious baked items made that week. Camp will be 9am-12pm. To register email us at atlasculinaryconcepts@gmail.com.

Blue Line Arts

CONTACT: 916-783-4117, www.bluelinearts.org AGES: 6-18 COST: Members: $130 per week, NonMembers:$160 per week DATES: June 10th – August 9th DESCRIPTION: All materials, instruction and a light snack during break will be provided. Parents are welcome to sign their children up for both AM & PM Session Camps to make a full week of creative fun–if you register your child for both, please provide them with a packed lunch. June 10th-Superhero Camp & Lion King Camp June17th-Creative Space Camp & STEAM Camp July 8th-Photography 101 & 102 July 16th-Enchanted Camp & Art of the Ocean Camp July 22nd-Create Like the Masters & Anime Camp July 29th-Wizarding World Summer Camp & Art Lab Camp August 6th-French Immersion Camp & Explore the Globe Camp

Challenger Sports

CONTACT: 916-277-8440, challengersports.com International Soccer Camps: Maidu Park, in Roseville for ages 3-6, $85-$150, August 5th-9th Loomis Grammar School in Loomis for ages 6-16, $160-$210, Jul 22nd-26th Del Dayo Elementary School in Carmichael for ages 3-14, $93 - $ 199, Jun 17th-21st Mission Avenue Open School, in Carmichael for ages 3-14, $70 - $199, Jul 8th-12th Foskett Regional Park in Lincoln for ages 3-12, $120 - $185, Jul 15th - 19th Geweke Field in Yuba City for ages 3-14, $102 $169, Jul 15th-19th DESCRIPTION: Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, is combining the most popular elements of their two existing industry-leading camp programs, British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world. Most camps will include a free soccer ball, T-shirt, Poster and Certificate. Check online at challengersports.com. Next Level Soccer Camps: Loomis Grammar School, in Loomis AGES: 6-16 COST: $160 - $210 DATES: AUG 5th - 9th DESCRIPTION: The Next Level camp program maximizes training time by rotating players between specialized training stations that focus on key areas of individual performance including, speed of play, fast foot skills, first touch, advanced techniques, freestyle, strength, agility & quickness, attacking moves, finishing, and small-sided games. The program will also include Challenger’s iChallenge training app which will help players develop skills and creativity both pre and post camp. TetraBrazil Soccer Camps: John Kemp Community Park, in Folsom AGES: 6-14 COST: $170 DATES: AUG 5th - 9th DESCRIPTION: The TetraBrazil curriculum has been designed by an organization of professional soccer educators in Brazil to provide teams, coaches and players in North America with the same expert level of training received by the Professional Brazilian Clubs. Campers will warm up to samba music, learn Portuguese phrases and discover what it is like to grow up in a country where playing soccer is treated like a religion. TinyTykes Soccer Camps: John Kemp Community Park, in Folsom AGES: 4-9 COST: $139 DATES: JUN 10th -14th DESCRIPTION: A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular year-round TinyTykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing & catching.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Under the Oaks Summer Camps CONTACT: 916-489-4918, www.sacnaturecenter. net/education/nature-camps/summer/ AGES: 5-15 COST: $165 per week DATES: June 17 – August 2 DESCRIPTION: Effie Yeaw Center’s summer camps give children the opportunity to experience, explore, and discover the great outdoors! Our camps are the perfect blend of structure and exploration, engaging both their minds and bodies while having a great time! Your child will enjoy the summer season along the American River Parkway, participating in outdoor activities, creating long lasting memories and learning about the natural world.

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy

Summer Camps CONTACT: 916-772-2777, www. rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com AGES: 6-15 years COST: $240, *Sibling discount available, 9am3pm DATES: June 17th-21st: Superheroes: Part 2 June 24th-28th: Who’s Thieving Threeland? July 8th-12th: Ghostlight July 15th-19th: Lost in Hollywood July 22nd-26th: Soon the Rains Will Come July 29th- August 2nd: Once Upon a Time NEW! Little Ones Theatre Camp AGES: 4-6 years COST: $175 *Sibling discount available, 9am12pm DATES: July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Registration is online only.

Soil Born Farms

Summer Day Camp CONTACT: 916-363-9685 extension 1012 or akassner@soilborn.org AGES: Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade COST: Little Sprouts $150; Cooks Camp $275; All other camps $250 DATES: Held weekly throughout the summer June 17th - August 9th DESCRIPTION: Students entering grades pre-K through 12 have the opportunity to explore farm, field and river environments at Summer Day Camp. Through experiential learning, discovery and play, youth will deepen their connection between food, health and the environment. Our fun and unique themed camps take place at Soil Born Farms’ 55-acre American River Ranch located on the beautiful American River Parkway.

Steve Wallen Swim School

Swim Lesson Camps CONTACT: Call or Text - 916-794-7977, roseville@wallenswim.com AGES: Infants, Toddlers, and Kids COST: Private - $180, Semi-Private - $120, Group - $100 *All prices based on 4 classes of 30 minutes DATES: June, July, and August. DESCRIPTION: SWSS offers summer swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. Classes are offered M-Th 9am-7:30pm and Sunday 9am1pm. Visit our state-of-the-art indoor, heated pool facility today!

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Kids Meal Deals! Please note that specials are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm. Baskin-Robbins: $1.50 cones on the 31st of each month, Every Tuesday $1 off each scoop from 5pmclosing: Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln. Brookfields Restaurant: Kids 10 & under eat free with paying adult every Monday-Thursday from 4-9:30pm. 1817 Taylor Rd. Buffalo Wild Wings: Kid’s Night Mondays from 4-10pm. Kids Meals are $1.99. 1168 Galleria Blvd. #200.

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Cattlemens: Kids eat free with purchase of Cattlemens T-shirt. Kids must wear T-shirt when dining to receive free meal. 2000 Taylor Rd. Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Kids eat for $1 on Wednesdays with adult entree. 1919 Douglas Blvd. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill: FREE kids meal on Monday nights with purchase of adult entree. 1475 Eureka Rd. #100. Daphne’s California Greek: Kids eat FREE on Sundays. 10357 Fairway Dr #130 & 8680 Sierra College Blvd #110. Denny’s: Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays from 4-10 p.m. 122 Sunrise Ave., 5181 Foothills Blvd. & 4460 Rocklin Rd. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids eat FREE Sundays. One free Kids Meal per adult meal of equal or greater value. 701 Pleasant Grove Blvd. #150 & 5406 Crossings Dr. Firehouse Subs: Kids under 12 eat FREE from 4pm to closing daily. 933 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Freebirds World Burrito: Kids eat free with adult burrito purchase on Sundays. 10305 Fairway Dr. Ste 100. Jimboy’s Tacos: Kids 12 and under eat free every Monday with purchase of an adult meal. 1228 Galleria Blvd. & 1821 Douglas Blvd. Krispy Kreme: Free donut for an A on a report card. 10317 Fairway Dr.

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Macaroni Grill: Monday & Tuesday kids eat free with adult purchase. 2010 Douglas Blvd.. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Kids Day Sundays 1-5pm (up to 5oz) free for kids under 10, 5194 Commons Dr. Suite 103, Rocklin. Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat free all day on Sundays: 998 Sunrise Ave. Round Table Pizza: Kids 4 & under eat free with paying adult at the Tuesday night buffet. At select Round Table Pizza’s, please call ahead. Rubino’s: Kids eat free spaghetti Mondays 4-9pm. 5015 Pacific St, Rocklin. Strings: Kids 10 & under eat FREE from kids menu Sunday & Mondays after 4pm, with purchase of adult entree. 1900 Douglas Blvd. Sushi Unlimited: Kids eat free on Tuesdays with purchase of adult entrée. 9600 Fairway Dr.

Water Fun Hours may be modified due to events, please call ahead to confirm.

GolfLand Sunsplash: Wavepool, water slides for all ages, and much more! Roseville, (916) 784-1273, www.golfland.com/roseville. Johnson Pool: This pool facility includes a recreational pool with a small water slide, and a small picnic area. Free Family Night every Mon/Wed from 7–8:30pm, Jun 10th-Aug 2nd. Rec Swim Hours: Tues/Thurs/Fri, 1-4pm, Jun 11th-Aug 2nd. Closed Sat/Sun. 100 D St., Roseville, (916) 774-5260, www.roseville. ca.us/parks. Johnson-Springview Park Splash Pad - NEW!: 5480 5th St, Rocklin, www.rocklin.ca.us/ splashpad Kathy Lund Park: Water play area opening May 14th. Sprayground open from 10am7:30pm, 7 days a week. 6101 West Oaks Blvd., Rocklin. (916) 625-5500, www.rocklin. ca.us/location/kathy-lund-park. Kids Interactive Fountain at The Fountains: Kids interactive fountain open Memorial Day weekend-Sept (weather permitting) from 11am–6pm daily! www.fountainsatroseville. com. McBean Pool: This facility offers recreational pool and a spray park. The spray park area is open for use during Recreation Swim, Family Swim, and Tiny Tot Playtime. 61 McBean Park Dr., Lincoln, 916-434-3230, www.lincolnca. gov. Mike Shellito Indoor Pool: The Mike Shellito Indoor Pool is a state of the art facility that includes an 8 lane, 25 yard pool. There is an additional 1,500 square foot warm water pool. Open year round. 10210 Fairway Dr., Roseville, (916) 774-5957, www.roseville. ca.us/parks. Roseville Aquatics Complex: The Roseville Aquatics Complex includes the Summer Sanders Olympic-size competition pool, a zero-depth recreation pool with beach entry, a 150-foot water-slide, and children’s interactive water play area. Family Nights: Mon/Wed/Fri from 7:30–9:00pm, June 10th–Aug 2nd. Check website for rec swim hours and for closures due to events. 3051 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville, (916) 7745262, www.roseville.ca.us/parks. The Vernon Street Town Square Spray Ground: See website for opening date and times. 311 Vernon St., Roseville, (916) 7727529, www.roseville.ca.us/parks. Whitney Community Park: Water sprayground opening May 14th, from 10am-7:30pm, 7 days a week. 1801 Whitney Ranch Pkwy, Rocklin, www.rocklin.ca.us/location/whitneypark

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Farmer’s Markets Tuesday Roseville Whole Foods Market at the Fountains Galleria Blvd. & East Roseville Parkway OPEN YEAR ROUND, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday Auburn DeWitt Center, Richardson Dr. at B Avenue June – August, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lincoln Hills 9654 Orchard Creek Lane, May 23rd – November 15th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday Loomis Taylor’s Burger & Shake Shop Parking Lot 3636 Taylor Road, Loomis, June - August 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday Roseville Denio’s, 1551 Vineyard Road Open year round, 9:00 am -2:00 pm Saturday Auburn Old Town Courthouse Parking Lot Auburn-Folsom Rd at Lincoln Way Open year round, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Rocklin: Blue Oaks RC Willey at Blue Oaks Center, 6636 Lonetree Boulevard June 2nd – October 27th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market Year-round, 20th Street between J & K Streets, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday Granite Bay Quarry Ponds Town Center 5550 Douglas Boulevard June 3rd – October 28th, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Downtown Sacramento State Parking Lot, 8th and W Streets Open year round, 8:00 AM - Noon

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Tuesdays AMF Bowling Co.: $2.22 Tuesdays after 8pm, 2325 Sierra Meadows Dr, Rocklin. Art Bistro: Just $10 gets you your choice of size canvas panel, ornament, or glassware to have fun painting while you mix it up with other fun people! Enjoy happy hour specials on drinks, pizza and small plates from 3-6pm to keep the creative juices flowing! Open mic starts at 6pm if you want to stay and perform or just enjoy the entertainment! For more details or to find out about all the fun classes and the daily happy hour specials they offer please call: (916) 472-0252 or go to www.theartbistro.com.

Check out all of the great things we have to look forward to this Summer! Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events.

Ongoing Events Mondays All Aboard for Storytime: Visit the Museum every Monday of each month with readings at 11am in the East Theater. This interactive and fun program is designed for imaginative young children ages two to five. Museum volunteers will read a different railroadrelated book each month and afterward, little ones can enjoy the museum with their parents. FREE with museum admission, California State Railroad Museum, 106 K St., Suite 200, Sacramento.

Cool River Pizza Roseville: Story time, pictures & Kids Karaoke. Usually on the 4th Tuesday of the month 1805 Cirby Way, Ste 3. Call for times. Doggone Good Reading(Rocklin): Children are invited to polish their reading skills by reading for ten minutes each to a furry reading coach. 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 3:30-4:30 p.m at the Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin, 916-624-3133. Farmer’s Market: Held year round every Tuesday at Whole Foods Market at the Fountains, Galleria Blvd. & East Roseville Parkway, 8am–1pm.

Train Rides at The Fountains Train: Ride for free on Tuesdays. The train runs from 11am to 6pm every day, weather permitting. Train tickets are available at the Guest Services Desk. Tickets available everyday for $2, except Tuesday adults ride FREE with passengers under 2 years old. Contact Guest services at (916)7862679 for more information. Xtreme Craze Laser Tag: Laser Tag $10 per session! www.xtremecraze.com, (916)259-2729.

Wednesdays AMF Rocklin Lanes: 50% off arcade games all day every Wednesday. 2325 Sierra Meadows Dr. Rocklin, (916) 624-8216, www.amf.com/location/amf-rocklinlanes/specials. Big Trucks Summer: Free family fun! Each Big Trucks Summer event will feature story time, truck demonstrations, games and activities. We will feature a different utility each week. Held weekly during the month of July. Please visit www.roseville.ca.us/ familyfun or call (916) 746-1550 for locations. 9:30am - 11am. BounceU: Open bounce for 2-7 yr olds from 9:3011AM. Family bounce every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Reservations recommended. www.bounceu.com/ roseville-ca/ or call (916) 783-4386 for more info.

Learning Express Toys Roseville: Stoytime from 10am11am weekly on Tuesdays, 2030 Douglas Blvd.

AMF Bowling Co.: Monday Mayhem after 8pm, 2325 Sierra Meadows Dr, Rocklin.

Parent Tot Swim: Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, 10-11:30 am, 10210 Fairway Dr.

Dave & Busters: Half priced games on Wednesdays, 1174 Roseville Parkway, Roseville.

BounceU: Open bounce, 3:30-5pm. Reservations recommended. www.bounceu.com/roseville-ca/ or call (916) 783-4386 for more info.

Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights: Every Tuesday 5:30-9PM, June 4 - July 30. Enjoy Free Concerts, Car Show, Delicious Foods, Beer and Wine Pavilion, Kids Zone, Vendor Booths and Much More! www. downtownrosevilleevents.com.

Family Storytime(Lincoln): Bring your children of all ages to the Lincoln Public Library for our family storytime! Listen to some great stories and build pre-reading skills for younger kids. 3:30pm, (916) 434-2410, 485 Twelve Bridges Dr, Lincoln.

Roseville Library Storytime: Ages 5 & under. Explore the wonders of reading with books, puppets, rhymes and songs! Parent participation required. Space is limited. 10:30-11am, Free, Riley Library (1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd) (916) 774-5221.

Flight School at IFly: Adventure awaits! Flight School is the most rewarding way for kids ages 4-16 to experience the power of flight. Through one-onone coaching, each Flight School student learns a progression of flying skills in a fun group setting. Every Wednesday, 6-8pm, www.iflyworld.com/flight-school/.

Color Me Mine Rocklin: Studio fees are just $3 for kids all day! 6700 Lonetree Blvd. Suite 200, Rocklin.

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BounceU: Sensory Bounce, 1st Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. Open Bounce, every Tuesday at 3:30pm. Reservations recommended. www.bounceu.com/ roseville-ca/ or call (916) 783-4386 for more info.

Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm. Ages 4 and under. Call (916)259-2516 for more info.

Character Night at Campelli’s Pizza: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month is character night! The Fairy Godmother characters come to visit while you enjoy your meal. Characters arrive at 5:30pm. 7480 Foothills Blvd Roseville.

Children’s Bereavement Art Group: The Children’s Bereavement Art Group helps children learn to cope with and accept the death of a loved one by encouraging them to express their grief through creative outlets. Call for dates and times - groups are closed, must pre-register. Please call (916)454-6555.

Boot Camp On The Square: Enjoy the outdoors while getting a great cardio and stretch workout. Don’t forget to bring your water and a towel. Class held outdoors, weather permitting. Vernon Street Town Square, 8:309:30 on Tuesdays thru May 28th.

last Tuesday of the month. Contact Rocklin Library for more information, 916-624-3133.

Pediatric Autism Support Group: The Sutter Medical Foundation Autism Support Group is for parents to collaborate and share similar experiences, challenges and triumphs of raising children on the autism spectrum. 1st & 3rd Mondays from 11:30-1pm. For more information and to enroll, call (916) 262-9097. Roseville Library Storytime: Ages 5 & under. Join in the fun with stories, songs and puppets to encourage early literacy skills in young children. Seating is limited. Parent participation required. 10:30-11am at the Maidu Library, 1530 Maidu Drive and 6-6:30pm at the Downtown Library 225 Taylor St. Please call for more info, (916) 774-5221.

Sensory Storytime: Join the Roseville Library for Sensory Storytime, designed especially for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorders, featuring books, music, fidget toys and more! Parent participation required. 4th Tuesday of each month, 1111:45 a.m. Maidu Library, 1530 Maidu Drive, Roseville, (916) 774-5221. Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids: Join Pottery Barn Kids for a special story time every Tuesday at 11am. (916)783-2454, 1151 Galleria Blvd., Roseville. Stroller Strides: A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Tuesdays, 9am at The Fountains, Roseville. Strides 360 at Maidu Park 4:30pm. Fit4Baby at Maidu Park 6pm. For more info (530)863-3298 or placer.fit4mom.com.

Stroller Strides: A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. 9:30am at Loomis Basin Community Park South. Our Village Playgroup @ Loomis Basin Community Park-South from 10:30-11am For more info (530)863-3298 or placer.fit4mom.com.

Super Reader Training Camp (Rocklin): Teen-led oneon-one reading and literacy skills practice for ages 3-5. Tuesdays from 4-5pm, Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin, (916)624-3133.

Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm. Ages 4 and under. Call 916-259-2516 for more info.

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group): Tag! You’re It! Create teen events & activities for you and your peers while earning volunteer hours! Meetings are held from 5-6pm

Flip 2 It: We offer a Kids Day Out for ages 3.5 years to 5 years old from 9am-12pm on Wednesdays once a month. All children must be potty trained. Activities include, jumping, climbing, crafts, games, super swing, story time, tumbling and more! 10556 Industrial Ave, Suite #130, Roseville. Call for more info (916) 772-3547 or visit www.flip2itsportscenter.com. LEGO® Club (Granite Bay): Bring your mad Lego skills to the Granite Bay Library and let your imagination flow! Bricks are provided. 3rd Wednesday of each month: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. No reservation required. 6475 Douglas Blvd. Preschool Program: Inspire your child to be a future Planet Protector! The Utility Exploration Center (1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd) from September through May for FREE hands-on crafts, fun and discovery. Created specifically with preschoolers in mind, this program offers engaging and age-appropriate activities introducing ways to care for our environment. Held from 10am-noon on the second Wednesday of the month, no registration necessary. Rockin’ Tots at Rockin’ Jump: Wednesdays from

9-11AM. For kids up to age 6. Holiday hours may apply. For more info visit roseville.rockinjump.com. Roseville Library Storytime: Ages 0 - 5. Parent participation is required. Held from 10:30-11am at the Downtown Library, and the Maidu Library, Roseville, (916) 774-5221. Roseville Library Storytime: Explore the wonders of reading with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! Parent participation required. Space is limited. 10:30 at the downtown library, 225 Taylor St. 6-6:30pm at the Riley Library, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, (916) 774-5221. Sky Zone Toddler Time: A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Up to (1) Parent may join for free! AGES: Walking age - 6 years old, from 9:30-11am. 1091 Tinker Rd. Ste 200, Rocklin, (916)644-9966, www. skyzone.com. Storytime (Rocklin): Baby Lapsit (for babies 0 - 24 months): Books, songs, rhymes, bounces and playtime: Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am. Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin, (916)624-3133. Stroller Strides: A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Wednesdays, 9:30am at Loomis Basin Community Park South. For more info (530)863-3298 or placer.fit4mom.com. Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm. Ages 4 and under. Call (916)259-2516 for more info. Wine Down Wednesdays: Wednesdays just got better! Enjoy live music and wine tastings in partnership with local vintners. Adults, 21 years and older, are invited to sample some delicious wines and enjoy live music. Benefiting recreation programs for at-risk youth. Vernon Street Town Square, 5:30-7:30, held thru May 22nd. Xtreme Craze Laser Tag: All arcade games are 1/2 price all day long! www.xtremecraze.com, (916)259-2729.

Thursdays BounceU: Bounce N Bubble from 9:30am-11am. Reservations recommended. Visit www.bounceu.com/ roseville-ca/ or call (916) 783-4386 for more info. Chick-fil-A: Story time first Thursday of each month from 9-10:30am, a special morning storytime, a fun activity and a special treat. 912 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, (916) 773-5558. Food Truck Mania!: Come out to Vernon Street and enjoy the monthly mobile food event on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Mobile food trucks are coordinated by SactoMoFo and are some of the best in the local area. From 5–8pm. Mother Goose on the Loose (Lincoln): Interactive storytime for little ones 0-4 years old and their adults! There is marching, rhyming, singing, and more to help your little one learn and grow. Thursdays from 10:3011am and 11:30am-12pm. Advised to arrive 15 minutes early. (916) 434-2410, 485 Twelve Bridges Dr, Lincoln. Parent Tot Swim: Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, 10-11:30 am, 10210 Fairway Dr. Paws to Read(Granite Bay): Children are invited to polish their reading skills by reading for ten minutes each to a furry reading coach. Therapy dogs provided by “Lend A Heart/ Lend A Hand Animal Assisted Therapy”: 3rd Thursday of each month. 3:30 - 4:30pm. Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Toddler Time (Rocklin): For 18 months to 36 months, Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr, Rocklin, (916)624-3133. Roseville Library Storytime: Ages 5 & under. Join in the fun with stories, songs and puppets to encourage early

literacy skills in young children. Seating is limited. Parent participation required. Free. 10:30 at the Maidu Library (1530 Maidu Dr) (916) 774-5221. Stroller Strides: A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Thursdays, 9am at The Fountains in Roseville. Our Village Playgroup @ The Fountains from 10-10:30am. 6-7pm Body Back Boost @ Twin Oaks Park. For more info (530)863-3298 or placer.fit4mom.com. Toddler Time (Granite Bay): for 2 year olds & their caregivers, Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm. Ages 4 and under. Call (916)259-2516 for more info. Xtreme Craze Laser Tag: One parent plays laser tag for free with a paid child. www.xtremecraze.com, (916)2592729.

Fridays BounceU: Open bounce for 2-7 yr olds, 12:30-2pm. Reservations recommended. www.bounceu.com/ roseville-ca/ or call (916) 783-4386 for more info. Family Night at Roller King: A family of 5 can get in for only $17, skate rental is extra, www.rollerkingroseville. com. First Friday: Our First Friday events are held May – October where we offer fun for all with various artisans, crafters, car show, kid zone, costumed characters, maken-take activities and much more! Held at the Fountians in Roseville from 5-8pm. Friday Flicks: Free! Held at Vernon Street Town Square select Fridays. Visit www.roseville.ca.us or call call (916) 772-PLAY for more info. Learning Express Toys Roseville: Stoytime from 11am weekly on Fridays, 2030 Douglas Blvd. Mom’s Group: Join other moms who have recently had their second or third baby in an opportunity for support and connection. Groups will explore challenges with the new baby but also with the whole family and your own changing identity. Topics include shifting family dynamics, as well as tips, tricks, and coping skills for the whole family. Share, learn, and connect in a safe and non-judgmental space. This group is intended for mothers whose babies are 0 – 9 months. To sign up or to find out about future groups please go to counselingservicesinroseville.com or call (916) 794-1334. Mothers Outlet Support Group: Mothers Outlet is a support group for new (0-1 year old) and soon-to-be mothers. Together you and your infant will participate in this exciting new adventure. Regardless of your background or preparation, you cannot anticipate all the changes that occur at this time in your life. Coming together in a group will provide you the opportunity to share, learn and grow. No pre-registration necessary. Drop-ins welcomed. Friday’s from 9:30am-11:30am, call (916) 887-4039 for location. Rockin’ Fridays at Rockin’ Jump: Rockin’ Fridays is our dedicated time for kids ages 11-17 to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 8-10pm with our guest DJ. For more info go to roseville. rockinjump.com. Roller King: Family Night, 7-10pm, 889 Riverside Ave. Skatetown: Skatetown hosts themed ice skating sessions regularly, featuring a live DJ, song requests, games, prizes, laser and disco light shows & more. It’s good clean fun for all ages. Select Fridays, please call for dates. 1009 Orlando Ave, Roseville, (916) 7838550, www.skatetown.biz. Sky Zone: Toddler Time from 9:30-11am. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Up to (1) walking age - 6 years old. 1091 Tinker Rd. Ste 200, Rocklin, (916) 644-

9966, www.skyzone.com. Storytime & Lending Library: Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, 9:30-10:30am, 427 A St, Ste 400, Lincoln. Storytime at Learning Express Toys: 11-12pm, 2030 Douglas Blvd. Storytime (Granite Bay): For ages 3 to 5, Fridays from 10:30 - 11am. Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd. Story Time Fridays! (Loomis): Children ages 0-5 are welcome to join us every Friday morning at 10:30 to explore the wonders of books and reading as we share exciting stories. A craft activity follows. Drop-in, no need to pre-register. Parent participation required. Storytime (Rocklin): Baby Lapsit (for babies 0 - 24 months): Books, songs, rhymes, bounces and playtime: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30am. Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin, (916)624-3133. Stroller Strides: A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. Fridays, 9:30am at Loomis Basin Community Park South. For more info (530)863-3298 or placer.fit4mom.com. Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm and also 4:308pm. Ages 4 and under. Call 916-259-2516 for more info. Xtreme Craze Laser Tag: Buy one session of Laser Tag and 40 arcade credits and we’ll give you a second Laser Tag session FREE! www.xtremecraze.com, (916)2592729.

Saturdays 3rd Saturday Art Walk: a program run by Blue Line Arts for local business owners with authorization and support from Roseville’s Downtown Merchants Association and the City of Roseville. The organization is dedicated to furthering local arts, music, and culture in Roseville for free. 5-8 pm, Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon Street, Suite #100, Roseville, for more details visit www.bluelinearts. org. Board at the Library: Bring your tabletop games, card games or classic board games for Board at the Library. Enjoy the meeting space to play your favorite games with your friends or learn how to play a new game. Every second Saturday at the Downtown Roseville Library from 10-5pm. Concerts On The Square: On third Saturdays from June–September, come to Vernon Street Town Square to hear great music! Gates open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Free admission! Family Movie Night (Lincoln): Join us for FREE family friendly movies - Check the Library website for exact titles and dates! Doors open at 5:30pm, movie starts at 6pm at Twelve Bridges Library in Lincoln.

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Home Depot Kids Workshop: First Saturday of each month, drop in between 9am – 12noon. Free for Kids 5 – 12. All Home Depot locations, Hands-on “How-To Workshops” designed for children.

face-painting, dress-up, and so much more! Walking age - 6 years. Every other Saturday 8:30-10am. Call for dates. 1091 Tinker Rd. Ste 200, Rocklin, (916) 6449966, www.skyzone.com.

Lakeshore Learning: Free crafts for kids every Saturday 11am-3pm for ages 3 and up no reservation necessary. 1850 Douglas Blvd. Roseville, (916)774-4304.

Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market: Every 3rd Saturday 8AM to 2PM. Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St., Colfax

Lend a Heart/Read to a Dog Program (Loomis): 4th Saturday each month, Lend a Heart brings their sweet, therapy-trained dogs to the library so kids can practice their reading skills and build confidence with a kind, furry friend. 10:30-11:30am, (916) 824-2905, www. loomislibrary.org.

STEAM-O-torium (Rocklin): (ages 6-12) Investigate the world through hands-on science, math, & art experiments. Supplies limited to 30 participants. 10:30-11:30 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month. Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin, (916)624-3133.

Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic: Free for kids ages 5-12, All Lowe’s locations. Fun building projects for kids. Held twice a month at 10am, must register online, www. lowes.com. Maidu Museum & Historic Site: Drop by any Saturday at 10am for our Public Tour, free with price of admission. A guide will lead visitors through the museum and historic site, focusing on the outside trail. 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. Michael’s Kids Club: Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Just $2 per child ages 3 and up. All supplies included. Select Saturdays in Roseville. View their website for a current list of classes: www.michaels. com, or call (916) 789-2216. Nature Hike: Every Saturday at 10:30am at Effie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center. A hike or a talk led by one of our naturalists. These public programs, appropriate for all ages and interest-levels, are provided free of charge. 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, www. sacnaturecenter.net. Parent Tot Playtime at Mike Shellito Pool: For children 6 and under and their parents/caregivers. 12-1pm. 10210 Fairway Drive Roseville, www.roseville.ca.us. Pokémon Club: Trade your cards, play your games, and explore all aspects of Pokémon. For kids ages 5-13, 2:304 p.m, 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Martha Riley Community Library, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, (916) 774-5221. Read to A Dog (Lincoln): Third Saturday of Each Month, 3 - 4 pm. Come read to one of Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand’s Therapy Dogs! Studies have shown that reluctant readers often find success reading to dogs; whether your little one is a reluctant reader, is learning to read, or just wants to spend some time with a new four-legged friend, we’re sure that they’ll love our Read to a Dog program. (916) 434-2410, 485 Twelve Bridges Dr., Lincoln. Rockin’ Saturdays at Rockin’ Jump: Our “All Ages” open jump night. From 8-10pm every Saturday night! For more info go to roseville.rockinjump.com.

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Rockin’ Tots at Rockin’ Jump: Saturdays from 8-10am. For kids aged 6 and under. Holiday hours may apply, for more info go to roseville.rockinjump.com. Roller King: Children’s Lesson & Session every Saturday. Mom Approved Music will be played. Lesson 9:30-10am and session from 10-11:30 am. www.rollerkingroseville. com, 916-783-0918. Roseville Library Storytime: Visit the library to enjoy a storytime featuring classics and new stories. Ages 0 - 5. Parent participation required. 10:30-11am at the Martha Riley Community Library, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, (916) 774-5221. Roseville Museum Day: Open free to the public on the first Saturdays of each month from 10am -2pm. Carnegie Museum, 557 Lincoln Street and the Telephone Museum, 106 Vernon Street. Sky Zone: Character Toddler Time! We’ve teamed up with “The Fairy Godmother Events” to bring you Fairy Tale characters, super heroes, and Sci-Fi stars. Join us for sing-along story time, photos, superhero training,

Storytime at Barnes & Noble: Storytime and a fun activity every Saturday at 11am in the children’s section. 1256 Galleria Blvd., (916)788-4320. Strikes Bowling: Saturday 9AM – 12PM Early Bird Bowling $2.00 per game / $2.00 shoes. 5681 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, strikesrocklin.com, (916)626-3600. Summer Concert Series: Sing, Dance & Rock Out! Every Saturday night June, July & August we bring in a variety of local headlining bands and your favorite tributes to perform on our main stage. From Country to Rock, we have a full roster of bands lined up this summer. Held at the Fountians in Roseville. Tiny Tumblers: Open play from 9am-1pm. For ages 4 and under. Call (916)259-2516 for more details. Xtreme Craze Laser Tag: Buy one full price laser tag session and each additional session you play is only $5. www.xtremecraze.com, (916)259-2729. Yoyo Club: Learning Express Toys Roseville, 2030 Douglas Blvd, time varies please call ahead 916-783-6310.

Sundays AMF Rocklin Lanes: $3 Games, $3 Shoes every Sunday after 6pm. 2325 Sierra Meadows Dr. Rocklin, (916) 6248216, www.amf.com/location/amf-rocklin-lanes/specials. Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary: Offers tours to the public the first Sunday of most months. Tours are $10/adult and $5/child. Reservations are limited so that guests have the opportunity to engage with animals in small group settings. www.blackberrycreek.org. Nature Hike: Every Sunday at 1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center. A hike or a talk led by one of our naturalists. These public programs, appropriate for all ages and interest-levels, are provided free of charge. 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, www. sacnaturecenter.net. Parent Tot Playtime at Mike Shellito Pool: For children 6 and under and their parents/caregivers. 11:30-1pm. 10210 Fairway Drive Roseville, www.roseville.ca.us. Pay What You Wish at The Crocker Art Museum: The 3rd Sunday of each month, allows you to pay what you can afford. www.crockerart.org. Strikes Bowling: Sunday, 9–12PM Early Bird Bowling $2.00 per game / $2.00 shoes. 5681 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, strikesrocklin.com, 916-626-3600.

Alice in Wonderland Friday, April 26th - Sunday, May 12th Alice’s story takes a sharp turn as she falls down the rabbit hole into the dark and mysterious Wonderland. The Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale of the absurd in this exuberant, funny and strikingly pertinent production. The creative team at Falcon’s Eye is considering this production of Alice in Wonderland to be appropriate for children in middle school and older. Held at the Harris Center on the Folsom Lake College campus. For tickets visit www.harriscenter.net. Apocalypse Ever After Saturday, May 4th - Saturday, May 18th The newest Treehouse play written by RTAA co-founder Michelle Raskey! What happens when beloved fairytale characters find themselves in a doomsday scenario? Find out with this family-friendly production directed by Caleb and Jesse Larrosa-Colombo. Held at Roseville Theater Arts Academy, for tickets and showtimes visit www. rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com. Wizard Fun Run Sunday, May 5th Wizard and muggles are invited to a magical fun run! Arrive to platform 9 3/4, pick your house at the sorting hat, and get ready to fly through the course. All runners receive a souvenir bib and medal. Costumes are a must in Hogwarts Square. Get ready to walk or fun, broomsticks optional. All proceeds benefit at-risk youth programs. To register visit www.roseville.ca.us. Dinosaur Day Science Fest 2019 Sunday, May 5th See fun physics demonstrations! Watch as a real dinosaur bone is prepped by an expert. Dig for fossils in the sandbox. Lots of fun activities for kids! Held at the Sierra College Campus in Rocklin, The Sierra College Natural History Museum is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. All of the proceeds from this event are used throughout the year to maintain our exhibits, provide programming and to make new and exciting installations in the facility. Held from 9am - 4pm. Cinco De Mayo Sunday, May 5th Come to Old Town Auburn and take in the festivities as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Old Town Auburn’s 29th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is a time-honored commemoration of the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Free, held from 5-8pm. Preschool Playgroup Wednesday, May 8th The fun starts here! Bring your little one to our free preschool playgroup for hands-on activities and discovery. This program is a great way to connect with other families, find out about utility rebates and services, and begin conversations about protecting our planet. Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and noon. FREE. No registration necessary. Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. The Saga of Sweet Hannah Sue Thursday, May 9th - Saturday, May 18th You can’t have an RTAA season without Hannah Sue! This time, the Hannah Sue saga takes us back to

Hannah’s mother, Heloise, before Hannah was born! This melodrama musical is for our Youth and Little Ones on a cruise competing in a cooking contest. For tickets and showtimes visit www.rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com. Rocklin Community Festival Thursday, May 9th - Sunday, May 12th This year the Rocklin Kiwanis Club and City of Rocklin are bringing back all of the things you love about the Rocklin Community Festival. Come join us for free live entertainment, a fabulous food court, Wine & Beer garden, the “Midway of Fun” carnival including rides for kids of all ages, business and craft vendors, special Mother’s recognition on Mother’s Day, and a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Cub Scouts. For more details visit www.rocklincommunityfestival.org. Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour Friday, May 10th Take a shower. Wash your clothes. Flush the toilet. You know where water comes from, but where does it all go? Join us for an insider’s look at how it all happens. This free tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the millions of gallons of water our Wastewater Utility handles every day. Follow the processes that make the system so reliable and learn how we keep the environment and Roseville residents safe. Tour length is about one (1) mile. Minimum age requirement – 12 years old. FREE. Registration required, visit www.roseville.ca.us for more details. Pleasant Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant in Roseville. Friday Family Fest Friday, May 10th Loomis Train Depot 5775 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, from 6-9pm. Types of entertainment you can look forward to will be live music from the Town of Loomis Summer Concert Series, local vendors, great food, beer, and wine, and many activities for the kids like bounce houses, face painting, splash pad, and arts & crafts. James and the Giant Peach Jr. Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 19th Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and selfdiscovery is destined to be a classic. Show is appropriate for all ages. McLaughlin Theatre Company, 3470 Swetzer Rd. Loomis, 916-652-6377, mclaughlinstudios.com.

Arts, 405 Vernon Street, Suite #100, Roseville, for more details visit www.bluelinearts.org. Lincoln Clay Day Saturday, May 18th Celebrate Lincoln’s heritage in Clay with Kid’s Clay camp, Art Exhibitions, Art sales and Artist’s Reception at Gallery 580. Beerman Plaza, 640 5th Street, Lincoln, 10am-3pm. A Day on the Farm at Soil Born Farms Sunday, May 19th Collaborating for the past nine years with our title sponsor Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, our intention is to create an opportunity for families to visit the American River Ranch for a day of learning, eating, celebrating and exploring the natural world. There will be free gardening and cooking classes, kid’s garden and art activities, live music, delicious food, community education demonstration tables and lots of fun for the whole family. Soil Born Farms organic plants and produce will be sold at our ever-popular plant sale and Farmstand. For more details visit soilborn.org. Old Town Auburn Antique Fair Sunday, May 19th Enjoy local vendors, food, and shopping for untold treasures in this FREE admission event. The Old Town Auburn Antique Fair will take place rain or shine. 8am3pm, for more details visit oldtownauburnca.com. Sacramento County Fair Thursday, May 23rd - Monday, May 27th Kids 12 and under are free! Carnival, livestock, vendors, food and much more! Held at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, www.sacfair.com. Roseville Jazz Fest Saturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th TWO days of amazing music with jazz artists from all over the U.S. Held in downtown Roseville, for more details please visit www.rosevillejazzfest.com. Splash of Summer Artists Reception at Big Spoon Yogurt Wednesday, May 29th Join us to meet the artists, see art demonstrations, and even be a part of making some art from 6-8pm. The new Art Show presented by Arts Council of Placer County titled a “Splash of Summer” celebrates all things about summer that make you smile. We’ll have some special summer samples that will make you smile during the reception too, all at Big Spoon Yogurt at the Fountains!

2019 Tour de Lincoln Saturday, May 11th The Tour began as a benefit bike ride for the Lincoln Volunteer Center and has grown to over 600 cyclists participating. The Tour offers a wonderful Spring day of riding the scenic back roads of Lincoln and South Placer County. To register visit www.tourdelincoln.org. Berry Fest Saturday & Sunday, May 11th & 12th Besides loads of strawberries, different types of food and treats, the BerryFest is packed with fun not just for the ‘kids.’ Held @theGrounds, 800 All America City Blvd. Visit Rosevillewww.feedmeberries.com for more details. 22nd Annual North Auburn Art Studios Tour Saturday & Sunday, May 11th & 12th 18 well known Northern California artists will be participating in this event. The tour is free and all participating artists are within a few miles of each other in the scenic Sierra Foothills. Visit www. northauburnartists.com for more details. Mom & Me Paint Party Sunday, May 12th Painters will have several choices in rendering this painting: You can select do this diptych style with a spirit of cooperation. Or you can choose to do them individually. Mom’s are welcome to have more than one child attend, but please be sure you will be able to aid them in the process. You can also take artistic license to change up your colors to which ever you prefer. All materials, aprons and hands-on instruction will be provided. Will have volunteer helpers on hand for any additional assistance. Recommended age to be at least 8+ years old. Blue Line

Festival of Dreams Saturday, June 8th A chance for kids (and kids at heart!) to live out their favorite stories and meet their favorite fairytale characters and heroes! Families can enjoy a day of storytelling, daring adventures, crafting, dress up and delicious food. Heroes and royalty from many beloved stories will be presenting activities and available for pictures. 10am4pm , At The Grounds, 800 All America City Blvd, tickets availble on eventbrite. Spring Gala & Auction Saturday, June 8th The most important fundraiser of the year for the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, a non-profit education and visitor center operated as a community service by ARNHA. For more info please visit www.sacnaturecenter.net. Auburn Art Walk 2019 Thursday, June 13th The Auburn Art Walk returns to Old Town this year with a new format! The Art Walks will now encompass a more compact area and will move around town from month to month. 5-8pm, Streets of Old Town Auburn. Friday Family Fest Friday, June 14th Loomis Train Depot 5775 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, from 6-9pm. Types of entertainment you can look forward to will be live music from the Town of Loomis Summer Concert Series, local vendors, great food, beer, and wine, and many activities for the kids like bounce houses, face painting, splash pad, and arts & crafts. Foreigner Friday, June 14th Since 1976, Foreigner has created some of the most enduring rock ‘n roll anthems like “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold of Ice,” “Feels Like the First Time,” and “White Boy” just to name a few. The band has been celebrated for decades and continues to fill sold-out venues. Held at Thunder Valley, for more details visit For tickets visit thundervalleyresort.com. The Wizard of Oz Friday, June 14th - Sunday, June 23rd Show is appropriate for all ages. McLaughlin Theatre Company, 3470 Swetzer Rd. Loomis, 916-652-6377, mclaughlinstudios.com. Placer County Fair Thursday, June 20th - Sunday, June 23rd Our fair is here to showcase the best of the best Placer County has to offer. Whether you’ve been a fair veteran for years or this is your first time checking it out, we invite you to come explore all the Placer County Fair has to offer! 800 All America City Boulevard, Roseville. The Placer County Fair has been in Roseville for over 80 years. After years of use, the fairgrounds site has finally been renovated and renamed @the Grounds. For more details and a schedule of events visit www.placercountyfair.org. William Shakespere’s Twelfth Night Saturday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 30th The Adult Shakespeare Series returns with its first comedy! Come join the director Steve Gold on this hilarious adventure! For tickets and showtimes visit www. rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com.

Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show Saturday, June 1st Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills. Show open to all 1975 and older American Made or American powered vehicles. 9:30am3pm, Lincoln Boulevard, & 5th Street, Lincoln.

Operation Swim Day at Big Spoon Yogurt Thursday, June 27th All day a percent of every purchase will be donated to help provide swim lessons to kids who otherwise could not learn the life saving skill of swimming. From 6:30-8:30pm we’ll celebrate with extra fun and games, and Berry the Big Spoon Bear will join the festivities. Anytime during June you can bring a new swim suit or towel to donate to the City of Roseville Parks & Recreation Operation Swim program, and get a free frozen yogurt! Learn more about Operation Swim at: roseville.ca.us/operationswim.

FREE! Make Your Own Solar Cooker Class Saturday, June 1st Join us for this family friendly class in which we will explore the different types of solar cookers, share some of the best solar cooking recipes, and provide you materials to build your own solar cookers. Must preregister at www. soilborn.org.

Celebrate America Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th Bring your family and friends out for a day of great music, delicious food, and one of the largest firework presentations in the area! Twin Oaks Park in Rocklin. For times and more info visit: loveourcity.com/ celebrateamerica.

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theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.” This production by El Dorado Musical Theatre features colorful costumes and sets, stunning choreography, and exceptional performances. It is an ideal event for the entire family. Held at The Harris Center, for tickets visit www.harriscenter.net.

Lincoln’s 4th of July Parade Thursday, July 4th Presented by the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce and held in downtown Lincoln. Starts at 9am. 4th of July Celebration Thursday, July 4th Come out for the return of the Independence Day parade! The parade begins at 9:00am at the intersection of Riverside/Vernon/Douglas, continues along Vernon Street past the Civic Center, turns right on Lincoln Street before turning right again onto Park Drive. Be sure to arrive early to get your preferred viewing spot. Stay for the fun after the parade in Royer Park from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Enjoy the sounds of the Capitol Pops Concert Band, courtesy of Performing Arts of Roseville, while kids have fun with face painting, balloon artists, visiting the mobile library and participating in activities. Annie Friday, July 5th - Sunday, July 14th Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical

Compass Treasure Hunting at the Koobs Nature Area Saturday, July 6th Come out and explore the Koobs Nature Area and learn how to read a compass to find locations around the nature area. We will have activity tables for kids to enjoy treasure hunting. The Koobs Nature Area will be open from 10am-2pm, and is free to visit, 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael. This wonderful natural treasure in the heart of Carmichael is run and maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael. Big Trucks Summer - Vactor and Dump Trucks Wednesday, July 10th Keep on truckin’ with Big Trucks Summer. Your little driver has got the green light to sit behind the wheel of our big utility trucks and imagine what it would be like to provide reliable utility services to the City of Roseville. Each Big Trucks Summer event will feature story time, truck demonstrations, games and activities. We will feature a different utility each week. At Maidu Regional Park, 1550 Maidu Dr, from 9:30am-11am. Friday Family Fest Friday, July 12th Loomis Train Depot 5775 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, from 6-9pm. Types of entertainment you can look forward to will be live music from the Town of Loomis Summer Concert Series, local vendors, great food, beer, and wine, and many activities for the kids like bounce houses, face painting, splash pad, and arts & crafts. West Side Story Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 28th From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Rocklin Community Theater, 4090 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, (916) 740-6229.

Basics of Irrigation Saturday, July 13th Our water efficiency experts will help you dig deep into your irrigation system to identify common issues and show you how to repair them. Class activities will include making minor adjustments on a sample sprinkler and wiring a timer. Learn how to tune up your irrigation and save water in this hands-on workshop. $6 Roseville residents / $8 non-residents, www.roseville. ca.us/gardeningworkshops, (916) 746-1550, Roseville Utility Exploration Center. Big Trucks Summer - Garbage Trucks Wednesday, July 17th Keep on truckin’ with Big Trucks Summer. Your little driver has got the green light to sit behind the wheel of our big utility trucks and imagine what it would be like to provide reliable utility services to the City of Roseville. Each Big Trucks Summer event will feature story time, truck demonstrations, games and activities. We will feature a different utility each week. At Maidu Regional Park, 1550 Maidu Dr, from 9:30am-11am. Big Trucks Summer - Pipescope and Vactor Trucks Wednesday, July 24th Keep on truckin’ with Big Trucks Summer. Your little driver has got the green light to sit behind the wheel of our big utility trucks and imagine what it would be like to provide reliable utility services to the City of Roseville. Each Big Trucks Summer event will feature story time, truck demonstrations, games and activities. We will feature a different utility each week. At Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., from 9:30am-11am. Big Trucks Summer - Electric Line Trucks Wednesday, July 31st Keep on truckin’ with Big Trucks Summer. Your little driver has got the green light to sit behind the wheel of our big utility trucks and imagine what it would be like to provide reliable utility services to the City of Roseville. Each Big Trucks Summer event will feature story time, truck demonstrations, games and activities. We will feature a different utility each week. At Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., from 9:30am-11am.

Summer

Composting 101 S ummer is the perfect time to compost. The warmer temperatures speed up the composting process and people are more likely to pack their piles when they are outdoors more often. Composting has many benefits, including saving money on fertilizers and soil, generating higher yields of garden crops, and suppressing plant disease (by using the compost). Compost also captures and destroys volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in the air. There are plenty of composters out there that you can purchase; even Costco carries one. Many people choose to make theirs according to a plan and others use wooden pallets for their compost piles, use recyclable bins, or make composters from chicken wire. Any composter will work and in 6 months to a year (depending on temperatures), you can enjoy the benefits of the new soil. Be sure to shoot for a 50/50 combination of green waste and brown waste. The Green waste provides carbon for the composting process. Green materials include grass, green leaves, food scraps, and coffee grounds (even though they are brown in color). Brown materials supply nitrogen to the composting process. Brown waste materials include hay, wood chips (non-chemically treated), shredded newspaper, and dead leaves. Compost piles should be slightly damp at all times. If your compost pile seems smelly, adding cardboard may help, as well as turning the compost to aerate. Compost is great for the lawn or garden, but wait until your compost is completely finished before using it for indoor plants to avoid burning any tender stems or roots.

DO Compost

Dryer Lint Cotton Rags Coffee Grounds Cardboard Tea bags Hair (from a brush) Nut Shells Egg Shells (unless worm composting) Clean Paper Newspaper Toilet Paper Rolls Fruit/Vegetable Scraps

DO NOT Compost Fats Diseased Plants Animal Products (meat, bones, fatty waste) Coal Charcoal Ashes Citrus or Onions (if worm composting) Chemically Treated Wood or Sawdust Human or Pet Waste Weeds (unless they are dead and dry)

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