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HOO’s PARENTING In today’s world, forming romantic relationships and dating are no longer reserved for the high school years. In addition, social media and a trend towards group dates, where pairs of teens go out together, have changed the traditional meaning of dating. It may be tempting to just reject the rather frightening notion of your tween dating and avoid bringing up the topic at all. However, the ages of 10 - 12 are a perfect time to start discussing the topics of love, dating and romantic relationships, even if you do not intending on allowing your tween to date yet. Kids this age still look to their parents for advice and guidance. This is your opportunity to lay a foundation of values, rules, and boundaries that can help lead to building healthy relationships in the later teen years and into adulthood.

Start the conversation with your tween by asking questions. Many parents don’t realize their tween has feelings for anyone because the exclusive romantic relationship has been mostly a result of communicating through social media. If you see signs in social media that your tween is becoming romantically involved, use the opportunity to ask her about the relationship. If your child does not seem to have a romantic interest in anyone, start a discussion by saying like ‘I have noticed a lot of discussion about boys among your friends. Is there anyone you are interested in?’

Once you have opened up a dialogue, here are some essential points to cover with your tween.

TWEEN DATING • Ask her about her feelings and be respectful of them. To your tween, the feelings of love are serious business. Your tween wants to discuss her feelings with you and get your guidance on how to handle falling in love.

• Set expectations. Lay out the ground rules for your tween about what is appropriate behavior. For example, you might tell your tween she can hold hands but kissing is off limits. Also, let her know you will be monitoring her social media accounts for any inappropriate behavior. Cover the basic rules of healthy relationship building, such as being considerate of the feelings of others.

• Rules for group dates. Group dates for tweens should be chaperoned by an adult. Discuss this with her, and let her know that you will have to meet her date first before she is allowed to go out with him. Even if you are not yet allowing your tween to go out on group dates, laying down the household rules early can prevent conflict later.

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Dear Parents of the Chattahoochee Valley, Welcome to our handy, parenting resource guide. I hope you will find lots of helpful choices on products and services for you and your family, along with some informative articles, handy resources and fun features.

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HOO’S Fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 29

hoo’s tips.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

HOO’S healthy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 & 13

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HOO’s HUNGRY FRUITY & FROSTY

DOLE WHIP I often whip up a double or triple batch of this easy recipe as a healthy frozen treat for my whole family when we’re craving something sweet.

DIRECTIONS Put the banana, pineapple chunks, and coconut milk into your food processor.

Blend for 30 seconds or so. It will probably make a lot of noise; frozen pineapple takes some power to chop up!

If you’re adding collagen peptides, now is the time to add a scoop or two.

Stop and scrape down the sides and blend again for a few more seconds until it’s nice and creamy.

Serve immediately. Or if you like it a little firmer, scoop into a container and freeze for 1-2 hours.

INGREDIENTS • 1 banana • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks • 2-4 Tbsp coconut milk (or almond or cashew milk, whatever you prefer) • Optional: grass-fed collagen peptides, for a creamier taste and added health benefits

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SHOPPING GUIDE activities Academy Dance Camps................... 19 Activ8 Camps......................................28 Brookstone Camps.............................23 Camp Joy..............................................27 Camp Juliette Low.............................26 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries...... 3 Chehaw Summer Camp...................27 Clement Arts Summer Camps.......27 Coca-Cola Space Science Center.. 25 Columbus Tiger Sharks....................29 Cooking with Chef Sonya................29 East West Martial Arts Camps......... 2 Elite Dance Camps.............................26 Growing Room Camps......................25 Highland Kids Academy Camps...28 TELL THEM iCON Wrestling................................... 12 Math & Science Camp.......................28 Mathnasium Camps.......................... 18 SENT YOU! Oasis Summer Camp........................23 Performance Dance Camps............22 Prodigy Dance Camps......................24 Riverview Camp for Girls................20 St. Ann-Pacelli Camps.....................25 Summer Camp Benning................... 18 Tingergarten........................................29 The Columbus Museum..................... 8 Treadstone Climbing & Parkour....26 Ultimate Youth Sports Camps....... 21 Wynnbrook Summer Camps..........28

beverage & Food Chick-fil-A............................................ 14 Chill Yogurt & Pizzeria..................... 10 Yola’s Coffee & Cafe............................ 14

Childcare/ education Calvary Christian............................... 31 First Presbyterian Day School.......30 Grace Christian School....................30 Kumon................................................... 31 Lakewood Child Development ......24 Night Owl Kids Care............................ 5 St. Luke Schools.................................30 Sylvan Learning Center................... 31 Westminster Christian.....................30

healthcare Columbus Counseling...................... 12 Columbus Spine & Performance... 12 Comprehensive Women’s Care........ 8 Cook Dental Care.................................. 2 Dr. Alberto Lugo, DMD...................... 12 Family Counseling of Columbus... 10 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus....11 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre... 14 Rivertown Pediatrics........................32

Home/ Handy Turfscapes Lawncare........................ 12 Warehouse World Mini Storage..... 12

Shopping/ Retail In This Place With God - Book....... 12 Jessica Fowler Photography............ 5 Mickayla’s Place - Resale.................. 8 Once Upon A Child - Resale...........32

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WHAT IS:

A genetic condition called Stargart disease is one of the most common causes of macular degeneration in children and teenagers. Macular degeneration is the progressive loss of vision. This genetic condition is not the same as the age-related macular degeneration found in adults. Instead, Stargart disease is caused by the death of photoreceptor cells in the macula, which is the central portion of the retina. The retina consists of a delicate, light sensing tissue and lines the inside wall of the eye.

The photoreceptor cells in the retina provide the visual information to the brain. Sharp, central vision for tasks like looking at a computer screen or looking at faces is provided by the macula.

central vision and visit the eye doctor. Stargart disease is easily diagnosed by the characteristic yellow flakes in and around the macula. The yellow flakes are deposits of lipofuscin.

Lipofuscin is a normal protein byproduct of cell activity but the genetic mutation that causes Stargart disease interferes with the normal production of this protein, causing it to build up in the macula. Some Stargart patients will also experience a decrease in color perception, since cells responsible for color perception are also located in the macula.

The decreased central vision due to macular degeneration is a defining symptom of Stargart disease, and it can be first noticed during childhood and adolescence. The first symptoms are often a decrease in the ability to see details and recognize shapes. Many patients find out they have Stargart disease when they notice this type of change in

There is not a cure for Stargart disease. It is a recessive genetic trait, which means it is inherited when both parents carry the gene for it. The parents who carry the gene will not have symptoms. The rate at which vision is lost varies, but a study showed that by age 50 almost all patients will have a visual acuity of 20/200 or worse.

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SEPARATION How to Pick a ANXIETY Summer Camp IN BIG KIDS The tears, tantrums, and clingy behavior of toddlers when separating from their parents is a normal part of early childhood development. It can be a distressing stage for parents, but separation anxiety usually diminishes by age 3, as toddlers mature and learn to cope with transitions. However, for some kids, it can make a reappearance in the preschool and school age years.

Big changes in surroundings such as a move, a new sibling, or new school can cause worry and bring back those tearful goodbyes. Your child’s anxiety is normal and there are some steps you can take to help make the daily transitions to school and activities less painful.

• Prepare ahead of time to leave your child in unfamiliar surroundings or with new people. Have a new babysitter come visit with your child before they watch them alone. If possible, have your child visit his new school before the first day. The same goes for new activities, such as dance class.

• Have a short, goodbye routine that includes letting your child know about how long you’ll be gone. Don’t get into a long discussion with your child and try not to give in and change your plans if at all possible. Stay calm if your child has a meltdown, and simply remind her you will be back when you promised and everything will be fine.

• Talk with your child to see if you can identify any sources of anxiety that may make separation from you more difficult. A sudden onset of separation anxiety when being dropped off at school may indicate something stressful has happened at school and disrupted her routine. Also, evaluate yourself to see if you are stressed.

Your child can pick up on your feelings and it may add to her worry.

For kids with mild separation anxiety, taking these steps should ease the worry. However, some school aged kids experience such intense separation anxiety that it keeps them from attending school, forming friendships, or even disrupts their sleep. This is referred to as separation anxiety disorder and is a condition that is not a normal part of childhood development. Many kids who experience it feel unsafe in some way. They may be worried about something happening to their parents while they are away. Others may be reacting strongly to a change in their environment, like the loss of a loved one. Talk with your child about her anxiety in an empathetic,

understanding way. Encourage her to share her feelings, to see if you can pinpoint the root cause of her intense fear of spending time away from you.

To help your child deal with separation anxiety disorder at school, enlist the help of the school counselor to formulate a plan for the school day. The plan could include accommodations like contact with home when needed or more time for drop-off in the morning. If you feel like, despite your best efforts, you are not able to help ease your child’s separation anxiety symptoms, consult her pediatrician for advice.

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These colorful little creations are so fun and easy to make.

They can be any animal your child might have in mind!

What a great toy for imaginary play!

DIRECTIONS Give each child a whole paper tube and a half paper tube, and let them go to town gluing tissue squares on them. Then let them dry overnight.

The next day punch two holes in the front and back, of the bottom of the long tube and run your string for the legs. We let our littles paint their wooden beads and use their own mix or pony beads to create legs and feet.

SUPPLIES toilet paper rolls tissue paper water color paint

Make an X with the Popsicle sticks and hold together with your duct tape.

straws / string

Now, punch a hole on either side of the top of the long tube, then one hole on the top and bottom of one side of the small tube. Knot the back string inside the long tube and tie it to the end of a Popsicle stick. Then tie another string inside the other end, thread your straw on, and thread through both holes on the short tube, and tie to the opposite end of the same Popsicle stick.

Popsicle sticks glue / hole punch pony / wood beads

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is miralax really safe for children Constipation is a common problem in kids. It can become a painful process if not treated quickly.

Children will sometimes “hold” their poop to avoid the experience, making the situation worse. Pediatricians often prescribe MiraLax for treatment. MiraLax contains PEG 3350, which is not habit-forming and is easy to give to kids because it has no taste or odor. You can mix it in their beverages, and they typically won’t complain.

MiraLax is not a natural product. It does not completely clean a colon out, like an enema does, but it works well enough to unclog a child. Over time, constipation can cause other serious health consequences, so it needs to be treated promptly.

While the majority of children do fine when given MiraLax, a group of parents have reported dramatic changes in their child’s personality after being given the laxative. A FaceBook page called Parents Against MiraLax (PEG 3350) has been created, and more than 3,500 people have joined to organize and voice concerns about PEG 3350.

When the FDA grant was awarded to CHOP in early 2014, the federal agency disclosed that MiraLAX powder contains small amounts of Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350), which may under certain conditions degrade into ethylene glycol or diethylene glycol — toxic ingredients found in antifreeze. “The Food and Drug Administration has received a number of reports of adverse events in children taking PEG products,” the FDA said in its grant description. “The Agency has conducted a review that documented a number of reports of neurological and psychiatric events associated with chronic PEG use in children. These pediatric patients received an adult dose of PEG (17 grams) for a duration from a few days to a couple of years.”

MiraLAX, manufactured by Bayer, is not recommended for patients under the age of 17, but the FDA concluded that it is often suggested

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to parents in clinical practice. Bayer has responded in a statement, referencing existing clinical studies confirming the long and short-term safety of PEG 3350 in pediatric patients, though the company acknowledged the product is not labeled for use in the pediatric population.

An article in the New York Times, published in 2015, reported that the FDA had raised questions about the safety of an “adult laxative routinely given to constipated children,“ sometimes for years. The article also mentions that buried in the FDA’s brief to researchers, it had tested eight batches of MiraLax and found tiny amounts of ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), ingredients in antifreeze, in all of them. The agency said the toxins were impurities resulting from the manufacturing process. Those tests were conducted in 2008, but the results were not disclosed. Jeff Ventura, an F.D.A. spokesman, said batches were tested because “many of the reported adverse events were classic symptoms of ethylene glycol ingestion.”

Psychiatric illnesses like those reported in children taking the laxatives have also been observed in cases in which a child took substantial amounts of ethylene glycol. Some children taking MiraLax chronically (over long periods of time) also have developed acidic blood, according to F.D.A. records, which can be a consequence of ingesting EG. MiraLAX primarily is recommended for short-term use up to seven days to relieve constipation. The FDA does not approve chronic use, although many use it regularly or even daily to treat severe issues with digestion.

For many children, MiraLax works well as a shortterm laxative. However, parents should discuss the dosage and weigh the pros and cons of giving it to their child with their pediatrician.

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MOE’s Southwest Grill

5-7:30p: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée

Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with purchase of adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

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Zaxby’s

Kids eat for $.99 after 4pm

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Tuesday Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1 per customer, with ID only.

Stevi B’s Pizza

Texas Roadhouse

Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)

Monday-Friday Steak & Shake Happy Hour, 1/2 price shakes or drinks from 2-5pm

Denny’s

4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult entrée. For kids 10 and under

every day

Ruby Tuesday

Golden Corral

5-10pm: 2 kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

TGI Friday’s

3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée

Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

Hartz Chicken Buffet

Children 3 & under eat free with purchase of an adult entrée. Kids ages 5-7 get discounted prices

wednesDAY Applebee’s Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. Specials are subject to change without notice.

Please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kid’s special not listed here, contact Tammy@HooKnowsTheValley.com.

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Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-Noon. Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706322-9240. Phenix City store; 334-297-2045

6-8 Family Theatre presents No Longer Slaves. 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or familytheatre.org

1 Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yoga. 11:30am. Colum- 6-8 ACE: The Eugene Bullard bus Library; cvlga.org/eventsfor-kids

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Longer Slaves. 7:30pm. $8$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or familytheatre.org

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Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Game. 7:30pm. Tickets $14-$30; www.columbusciviccenter.com

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ACE: The Eugene Bullard Story (PG). 7pm. $8-$15. McClure Theatre; springeroperahouse.org

2 ACE: The Eugene Bullard Story (PG). 2:30pm. $8-$15.

McClure Theatre; springeroperahouse.org

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Minecraft Monday. 4pm.

North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events-for-kids

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Kids. 6-8pm. $10. Launch Trampoline Columbus; launchcolumbus.com

6 I Saw the Sign: ASL Story-

time. 4pm. North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events-forkids

Story (PG). 7pm. $8-$15. McClure Theatre; springeroperahouse.org

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MOPS meeting. 9:3011:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist, 500 River Knoll Way; 706-3234374 or wynnbrookbaptist.com

7-13 Spring Fling Carnival.

Columbus Civic Center; columbusciviccenter.org

8 Sing-Along Saturdays. 1011am. Ages 0-6. North Columbus Public Library; cvlga. org/events-for-kids 8 Fore Kids Junior Golf Tournament. 10am. $10-$20. Ages 8-15. Godwin Creek; forekidscolumbus.com

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Second Saturday: Family Fun Day. 10am. Free. Columbus Museum; columbusmuseum.org

8-9 Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days. 10am-5pm. Free. Warm Springs; 706-655-3322 or warmspringsga.com 8-9 Thunder in the Valley Air Show. 10am-5pm. $15. Columbus Airport; thunderinthevalleyairshow.com

8 Lowes Build & Grow Clinic.

10-11am. Free. Grade 1-5.

6750 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; 706-320-9292 12 La Leche League meeting.

10am. Columbus Library, 3000 Macon Rd; lllofga.org/columbus.html

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Easter Egg Hunt. 4pm.

North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events-for-kids

13-15 Family Theatre presents No Longer Slaves. 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or familytheatre.org 15 Puppy Tales. 2pm. Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org/ events-for-kids

15 Cinema Saturdays: Finding Dory. 2pm. North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events-forkids/

18 Face 2 Face Teen Support Group. 6pm. Free. Ages 13-18 Columbus Counseling Assoc; ccacolumbus.com

20 I Saw the Sign: ASL Story-

time. 4pm. North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events-forkids

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MOPS meeting. 9:3011:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist, 500 River Knoll Way; 706-3234374 or wynnbrookbaptist.com

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Earth Day Celebration.

4pm. Free. Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org/events-forkids

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Earth Day: Recycle This, Recycle That! 4:30pm. Mildred Terry Library; cvlga.org/ events-for-kids

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Young Eagles Day at Flightways Columbus. 8:3011:30am. Free. Ages 8-17.

Columbus Airport; 706-3236565 or youngeagles.com/ flightplan/flight.asp

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CSO Symphony on the Sand. 8pm. $25-$35. Callaway Gardens; callawaygardens. com

CSO’s S’MORES (Concerts for Kids). 12:30-3:30pm. $3-$5. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; 706-323-5059 or csoga.org

Weekly Events

$5. Oxbow Meadows; oxbow. columbusstate.edu

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Georgia Strawberry Festival. Reynolds, GA; ga-strawberry.org

22 Spring Flea Market & Postwide Yard Sale. 8am-2pm. Fort Benning; benningmwr.com

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brary. 6:30pm. Mildred Terry Library; cvlga.org/events-forkids

28 Friday Family Flicks: The

BFG (PG). 3pm. South Columbus Library; cvlga.org/eventsfor-kids

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MOPS meeting. 9am-Noon.

First Presbyterian, 1100 First Ave, Columbus; columbusfpc. org/mops Creative Crawlers. 10:30am.

A social hour for kids to learn through play and art. Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org

MOPS & MOPS NEXT. 6-8pm.

Philadelphia Baptist, 7807 Lee Road 246, Smith Station; 303374-4912 or pbcministry.com

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Family Craft Night. 6:45pm.

Columbus Library; cvlga.org

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MOPS meeting.

9:1511:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way; 706-323-4374 (1st & 3rd Friday) Toddler Time. 10am-Noon.

Launch Trampoline Park; launchcolumbus.com Kids Night Out. $10. 6pm practice. 7pm competition.

Ages 5-18. Bows not provided. Archery Connection; 334480-9997 or archeryconnection.net

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Michael’s Kids Club Meeting.

10am-Noon. Ages 3+. See store for details.

Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble. 11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880

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Toddler Time. 10am-Noon.

Launch Trampoline Park; launchcolumbus.com Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more info, visit www.Muscogeemoms.com

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Variety of full and half-day summer camps

Open to EVERYONE!

CAMPS

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St. Anne-Pacelli

www.ccssc.org/summercamps.html

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 2020 Kay Circle | Columbus, GA 31907 706-561-8232

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Camp Juliette Low On Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA

A residential summer camp for girls ages 7-17.

1 & 2 week sessions.

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Our sleepaway summer camp offers the unique blend of traditional outdoor camp experiences and one of a kind animal encounters in our AZA accredited Zoo. Campers sleep in real teepees!

Summer Camps Supporting Foster Care & Adoption.

sessions are a full week or 4 days boys & girls ages 8-14 sessions begin at $250

Dance Art Drama Music

www.clement-arts.org

Albany, GA www.chehaw.org

Climb a tree n Hike a trail n Swim n Fish n Learn the Bible An exciting one-week overnight camping experience thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FREE! (for boys and girls ages 7-11)

A ministry of Valley Rescue Mission 2903 2nd Avenue Columbus, GA

Signup information: (706) 322-8267 www.valleyrescuemission.org

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Showcase your summer to fall activity options to over 15,000 parents here!

Call Tammy at 253-212-7270 or tammy@hooknowsthevalley.com

SUMMER LEAGUE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1ST

Kids ages 5-18 of all swim ability. Come learn the sport from experienced coaches from the Columbus Hurricane USA Swim Team staff.

June 5-July 13 Monday-Thursday 10:30am-11:30am Double Churches Pool cachurricanes@gmail.com www.swimhurricanes.com

Jokin’ Around Why you wouldn’t want to fight with a snail?

It might try to slug you!

Why couldn’t the skunk go shopping?

It didn’t have a scent in its wallet!

What is smarter than a talking cat?

A spelling bee!

How can you learn more about spiders?

Check out their website!

What kind of bear stays out in the rain?

A drizzly bear!

What do you call a cow with two legs?

Lean beef!

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If you would like to feature your school or child care option, call Tammy at 253-212-7270.

Pre-K – 6th Grade | Small Classes Military Discounts | Christ-Centered 2303 Double Churches Road 706-323-4441 westminsterchristianschool.org Teaching the

in the Heart of Columbus.

It’s what is on the inside that counts!

K5-8th Grades

school.stlukeum.com • 318 11th Street • 706.256.1301

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CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL K3-12TH NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR!

CalvaryKnights.com

Stop by Open House, Thursdays, 9A to 1P; Call Admissions at 706.323.0467, ext. 204; or Visit us Online at CalvaryKnights.com.

706.323.0467

A Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church

Schedule a Parent Orientation today!

Kumon Math & Reading Center of

COLUMBUS - NORTH

1290 Double Churches Rd., Ste. K

706.257.6963

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