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Spotlight Martial arts are great for children! A psychological study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem. This is why millions of parents are using martial arts to supplement their children’s education. Martial arts are a fun, fulfilling workout for adults too! Our adult students really appreciate the differences between martial arts training and standard exercise programs. We’re proud to offer classes that help you get in shape, relieve stress, build confidence, learn lifesaving skills, and have fun with your family! Since 2001, Jerry Hansman has been providing quality instruction in Karate and the martial arts in the Indianapolis/ Carmel/Zionsville area. We believe in great instruction to foster our student’s self-esteem by providing a challenging Martial Arts Program. We believe that in providing a safe environment in which to learn we will develop a sense of “family” within our school in which the development of the student is shared among the parents and instructors. We believe in teaching high standards of behavior, responsibility, ethics and citizenship. Sensei Hansman has been training in Martial Arts for 44 years. He served honorably for eight years in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Policeman and also instructed U.S. Marines and foreign Army units Martial Arts. He was assigned to the Diplomatic Security Bureau of the United States
Department of State and served at overseas post in Africa, South America, Europe and Asia. He served his community as a Police Officer for seven years and taught Close Quarters Combat for Law Enforcement agencies including the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Sensei Hansman trains on the island of Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate and teaches his students true Okinawan Karate. They are an authentic Okinawan Karate Dojo teaching authentic Okinawan Karate. They are not a McDojo; selling belts and awarding Black Belts to children simply for showing up to class. Sensei Hansman knows that Karate is an Art and teaches it as such. He knows that an art of self-defense takes years of training to master and each movement requires thousands of repetitions to make a muscle memory. He also knows that in a Karate dojo, no one sits on the bench; everyone is a starter and participates. This is why he ensures that his students learn the true Art of Karate not the watered down “sport” that most schools pass off as Karate today. So, if you are ready to learn the ancient art of Okinawan Karate, taught by someone who has trained with the Masters on Okinawa, don’t put it off, start today!
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Monday Thru Sunday Multiple Days Steak N Shake all Indianapolis locations Kid Eats Free with a 9.00 purchase Main Event Geist Location Monday through Thursday 5 to 8 Free kids meal with paid adult meal 317 336-3500 Jim Dandy Family Restaurant Kids’ 5 and under eat free 2301 Conner St.773-3288 Noblesville PaPa Roux 8950 E. 10th Indy 603-9861 Nightly after 4 Perkins 250 Noble Creek Dr. Noblesville Tuesday 4 to close 776-2800 Barley Island Brewing Co. 630 Conner St. Noblesville 770-5280 Wednesday/Thursday evenings The Original Pancake House 3 Free Pancakes for children 7 and under with adult entrée purchase Monday through Sunday at Noblesville, Fishers, and Indianaopolis locations Tucanos Brazilian Grill Noblesville Kids 6 and younger eat free everyday. 770-6988 Chef Mikes Charcoal Grill 102 Woodland Dr Indy Kids 5 and Younger eat for 99 cents Monday Chick Fil-A 3360 W. 86th St. The Pyramids, Indy 871-5330 Mexico City Grill Emerson Ave Indy . Free kids meal with adult meal. 884-4901 Roscoe’s Taco’s Greenwood Kids meal free with Minimum $6 adult meal. Castlers Kitchen and Bar 11501 Geist Pavilion Dr. 596-9810 Fishers 5-9 Texas Road House Fishers 12950 Publishers Dr. 585-5020 Family Night 1.99 Kid’s Meal Culvers Kids Night Fishers 96th St Every Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm and Indy 71st and Georgetown – Every Monday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns Tuesday All area Fazoli’s 99cent Kids meals Tuesday evenings 5-8 call for details. MacKenzie River Pizza Carmel and 82nd St Castleton 564-4211 and 288-0609 Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 CR Heroes 10570 E. 96th St. Fishers 576-1070 5-p Face Painting & Balloon Animals Cancun 6714 E 82nd St, Indianapolis 578-7054 Culvers Kids Night Indy 96th Street – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Greenfield – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns Chick Fil A Noblesville Family Night First Tuesday of each Month from 5-8pm 773-4100 Chick Fil A Carmel 14647 US 31 North Family Night each Tuesday from 5-8pm 815-9465 Hellas Café 8501 Westfield Blvd 317 257-6211 Entertainment by Sunny From Clowns etc. Bob Evans’ Family Night from DJ 6-8pm One kid eats free with adult meal purchase. Greenwood In Joe’s Shelby St. Diner Indy 783-9590 10-01 Food & Drink Broadripple Kids Eat Free Tuesday with purcahse of adult meal. Call for Details Cheese Burger In Paradise South Indy 883-4386 (Please call ahead to verify details)
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Tuesday Con't. Patriot Grill Restaurant 1265 N. Madison Greenwood 851-8252 Kid’s Eat Free and Magician Teddy’s Burger Joint 222W.Southport Rd Indy 893-2791 Thr3e Wise Men Brewery 1021 Broad Ripple Ave Indy 255-5151 Max and Erma’s Carmel and Greenwood 705-3988 and 882-4477 Max and Erma’s Carmel Free Kids Meal with adult meal. Panda Express 17055 Geist Pavilion Dr. Fishers 5-9, 770-9684 Bob Evans all area locations. Kid’s meal free with adult meal. Teddy’s Burger Joint Southport Rd. Free kids meal w/ adult meal 5 to 9 evening. Chili’s Grill and Bar Greenwood & E 82nd St. Two free kid’s meal with each adult meal. Joe’s Shelby St Diner 783-9590 One kids meal free with adult purchase 5 to close. Thr3e Wise Men Brewery Broad Ripple Kids eat free on Tuesday with VIP Club Membership. Detour American Grill Fishers In. Kids Eat Free with adult Meal Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Johnny Rockets Greenwood Mall and Castleton Mall 881-6240 and 578-8015 5-9 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville In Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday and Thursday Johnny Rockets Castleton Mall Kids meal free with each adult meal 5 to 9 Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Thursday Johnny Carino’s Greenwood 885-5735 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday & Thursday Detour American Grill Fishers In Kids Eat Free with adult Meal Tuesday & Thursday. Johnny Carinos Greenwood Kids meal free with adult meal. Culvers Kids Night Noblesville – Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns Friday Illinois Street Food Emporium Indy Free kids meal with each adult meal 4 to close Skyline Chili Indy Locations Kids meal 99 cents 5 to close. Saturday Indianapolis Indianas Victory Field Kids Eat Free with at least an $8 purchase. Chick-fil-A Avon E US Highway 36 Daddy Daughter Date Night Saturday September 23rd 5:30 to 7:30 (Off site please call for reservations)
Sunday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Granite City Food and Brewery 150 W. 96th St Carmel 218-7185 5-9 Magician 5-8 Grindstone Charley’s Rockville Rd and Crawfordsville Rd’s Indy 243-8760 and 481-1870 Rock Star Pizza 922 E. Main St. Brownsburg 858-1188 all day dine in Only Indianapolis Indians Kids Eat Free Sundays: Children 14 & under receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips & bottle of water with price of admission. Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Grand Junction Brewing Westfield Free kids Meal with Adult Meal (Please call ahead to verify details)
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The Monge Family and ABC While stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, Brock and Brody were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by a Developmental Pediatrician. My little guys were lucky enough to be diagnosed and receive early intervention at a very young age. Brody was 2y3 months and Brock was 1y8 months. Although the rate of Autism is on the rise in the United States and even more so in the military community, my family and I had very little knowledge to what ASD was and more importantly what it meant for our little guys. After researching options, I enrolled the boys in applied behavior therapy (ABA) and they received ABA for one year, prior to moving to Greenwood, Indiana. In May of 2016, I flew to Greenwood to visit potential ABA centers for Brock and Brody. Although they are only two of our four children, their education became our priority due to the vulnerability they face being Autistic. After leaving a center in tears because I felt hopeless, a nurse (and dear friend) at our pediatricians’ office said “hey, what about this new place…they are calling it ABC….” I had to catch my flight back to Virginia..so I took the information down, verified with insurance and scheduled a visit with a friend of mine with the Applied Behavior Center for Autism (ABC). After a very intense visit and several phone calls, I registered both of my precious boys to start ABA in July 2016. It has not been a full year of ABA at ABC for both Brock and Brody. Looking back over the year, there have been so many positive changes not only for the little guys, but also for our whole family. Brody’s biggest accomplishment has been his ability to vocalize his needs! On July 13, 2016 he was vocalizing at a level 1, which was 0-18 month age group. One year later, he is speaking initiating two-word demands and learning to use his words to communicate. My favorite part of his new vocabulary is the use of words to identify his family! “Momma” and “”Dayee” melt our hearts every single time they are spoken! Brody has also touched our hearts by expressing his love to us! Giving us a hug, kiss, “knuckles” and thumbs-up are a part of our daily routine!
Most impressively are the skills Brody has learned with potty-training. Transitioning from Virginia to Indiana, he regressed to a pullup and refused to potty-train. One year later, he spends most of his days in underwear and LOVES using the big boy potty!! Brock is one of the sweetest boys around! He is a little tougher to reach yet his successes are just as amazing! In the past year, Brock has improved from babbling to speaking several words! Brock has struggled with eye contact for most of his young life, yet after working hard with ABC he is now making eye contact and has responded to his name with 90.77% independence after 3 months!! Brock has learned to express his needs through the utilization of PECS and communication through holding a hand. ABC as a whole has touched our whole family. ABC is not one therapist or one program writer, ABC has been a whole team, which very much includes my husband I, with the common goal of maximizing Brock and Brody’s potential and allowing them to be very happy in their learning environment. Every morning, the staff is excited and receptive on arrival. Brock and Brody are greeted with enthusiasm and love. From the director on down, I feel like my feelings and concerns, as a mother, are heard and valued. I have enjoyed watching my boys progress and I am very excited to watch them grow and learn. I am grateful for ABC. Being a mother of two boys with Autism, each child is treated as an individual and their plan of care is updated continually to maximize their therapy and outcomes. The Monge Family is beyond grateful for the services and staff at ABC, we know they love and care for Brock and Brody as much as we do….well, almost! -Lisa Monge, mother of Brock age 4 and Brody age 5
Interested in learning more about we can do for your child? Visit us at www.AppliedBehaviorCenter.org, contact Jane Grimes, Enrollment Director, at 317-849-KIDS, Ext. 104, or find us across social @ABCforAutism!
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Find Quality Time School has started and you likely have spent the last month attending to the needs of your children and making sure that they are ready for the most important job in their life…their education. It may be time for you to relax a bit and to notice how much time you get to spend with them. If you have read my column before you know that I believe that you need to monitor their activity level to avoid the family being over stimulated. You have the choice to regulate their activity level despite the fact that you may feel some guilt that “they are not doing it all.” It can be one of the hardest things about parenting to say no to your children. As a parent, we want so much for our children and we really want them to engage in their hearts desire. And yet character formation is greatly enhanced by the relationship that you, as their parent, have with them. How often do you get to sit with your children and spend time noticing their accomplishments? When was the last time you got to talk about their compassion and kindness towards others? How often do you get to brainstorm the issues that they face in their life? Parents complain that their children are poor communicators and no longer want to spend time with mom and dad. Slowing your schedule down and finding places and opportunities to talk to your child takes consistent training. We have become such a harried society that it is easy to put relationship building on the back burner.
This is not meant to guilt you but a gentle reminder to find the time to talk with your children and to encourage them by noticing their strengths. Although I know that Carol Juergensen Sheets initially they may be resistive because they'd rather be gaming or “Instagramming” their friends, I encourage you to set the priority for family time and reflection to set healthy boundaries and create deeper relationships in your family. So how do you undo some unhealthy behaviors? It can help if you call for a family meeting at a time that insures that everyone will be home. You then role model being a leader in your family and your concerns that there has not been enough “family time.” You apologize for this oversight and discuss ways to alleviate this problem. Maybe this requires that Sunday night will be family night with no cell phones or game boys, or other activities. Maybe it involves having 2 or 3 sit down dinners that are mandatory. Perhaps it will require a monthly activity to do some cave exploring, or museum sight-seeing, or a trip to the zoo. Ignore the moans and groans and know that you are “taking one for the team” to promote family memories, closeness and relationship building. They will thank you for it in the future!
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September 2017 August 17 – October 1 Beef & Boards presents “West Side Story” Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City, as two young idealistic lovers struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice. One of the most innovative, heartwrenching and relevant musical dramas.www.beefandboards.com Friday, September 1 – Saturday, September 2 Blues Fest Weekend at The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is the place to be this Labor Day weekend! The 5th Annual Blues Fest returns this year with two free nights of music on Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2. The twoday event starts at 7:30 p.m. each night and includes performance by renowned blues artists, including honoree and blues legend, Rev. Charlie Edmonds. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and alcohol into the venue, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Friday, September 8, 4:00pm Colts Kickoff Concert on Georgia St. The Indianapolis Colts host their fifth annual Colts Kickoff Concert, presented by Verizon and sponsored in part by Bud Light, Hank FM and Downtown Indy, Inc., on the east block of Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis. The headliner is Frankie Ballard, with opening acts Clayton Anderson and Corey Cox. The Colts give you the opportunity to enjoy a free concert, along with performances and autographs from Colts cheerleaders and Blue. The concert will offer
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Bud Light drink specials and food provided by Kilroy's. Friday, September 8, 6:00pm After Dark – Weird Science at The Children’s Museum. Experience The Children’s Museum after dark! The award-winning After Dark event series is exclusively for adults 21 and older and occurs after the museum closes to visitors. Grab a drink, mingle, and explore! Bring out your inner scientist for a night of weird science at The Children’s Museum! Test your nerd status with science-themed activities, Explore the reinvented Dow AgroSciences Scienceworks and STEMLab, Go out of this world in Beyond Spaceship Earth and Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater, Go back 65 million years in Dinosphere® featuring Leonardo: The Mummified Dinosaur! Friday, September 8, 7:00pm Kidz Bop – Best Time Ever Tour at Old National Centre. Live and in concert. Awesome new hits. www. kidzbop.com Saturday, September 9, 9:00am Penrod Arts Fair at Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indiana's nicest day, Penrod Arts Fair, is held on the beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Organized and presented by the Penrod Society, the event includes more than 300 artists, more than 75 arts-related non-profit organizations, live entertainment, children's activities, the Indiana Craft Beer Garden, and great food from local restaurants.
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Fun Events Saturday, September 9, 11:00am Indy Donut Festival at Broad Ripple Park. Come hungry to sample donuts and coffee from Indy-based donut shops and bakeries. After you've sampled some of Indy's best donuts, you can vote on your favorite. This is a family-friendly event with live music, fun activities & great food! All proceeds of this event will benefit pediatric cancer research and awareness of Indianapolisbased patient programs & services provided to those affected by cancer. You can help create a world where cancer will no longer threaten our loved ones or rob anyone of another day. Sunday, September 10, 3:30pm Circle City Classic Football and Cheerleading Clinic at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. In an effort to provide health and wellness opportunities for area youth the Circle City Classic® is offering a free Youth Football & Cheerleading Clinic. Indy’s leading coaches and high school athletes as well as current and former NFL players and cheerleaders provide football and cheerleading instruction for youth ages 8-14. Friday, September 15, 7:00pm Monument Circle Oktoberfest at The Columbia Club. The north half of Monument Circle will go German to usher in the fall season! Presented by the Columbia Club, the event features both German and American fare. Menu items will include sauerkraut balls, bratwurst with sauerkraut, grilled hot dogs, ginormous soft pretzels, kielbasa
with cabbage, cheeseburgers, potato pancakes, elephant ears, and more. Saturday, September 23, 8:00am St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer at White River State Park. In September, supporters from across the nation come together for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise money for the kids of St. Jude. Register, form a team, and invite your friends and family to join. Or, join an existing team. Then, be a fearless fundraiser for the kids of St. Jude, and explore the cool gear you can earn. October 13 – November 11 Beef & Boards Children’s Theater presents “Pinocchio” Come to Old Italy, where the kind-hearted puppet maker Gepetto dreams of having a son. To grant his wish, the Blue Fairy brings his wooden puppet Pinocchio to life, and the adventures begin. Like many boys, Pinocchio gets into all sorts of mischief, until he is lured to the Land of Toys by a villain Coachman. Time is running out for Pinocchio to escape before he is turned into a donkey! www. beefandboards.com
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