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JUNE 2009 table of contents 20

Your Guide to Central Indiana Recreation centers

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how to become a locavore

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RESOURCES

NEWS & SHOPPING

News You Can Use

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One Chic Mama: Making a Splash This Summer

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* Health & Wellness

Pediatric Health: Health & Wellness for your Preschooler

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Pediatric Health: Project 18: Tackling Childhood Weight Issues

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Special Needs: Preparing for Summer Camp

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* Around Town

Museum Notes: Welcome to a Bigger & Better Children’s Museum

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Family Fun in Indy: Brand New in Indy!

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Profile: BounceU

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Profile: Playing Out Problems

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* Commentary & Parenting

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Publisher’s Note

Ages & Stages: Battling the Sun, Mosquito Season & Vision Research

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new local options instill a passion for learning

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My Parent, My Mentor: The Dangerous Shame Game

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Growing Up Online: This Summer, Take a Tech Break

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Dear Teacher: Disliking School Issues, Fidgiters & Shining in Magnet Schools

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* RESOURCES Camp Guide

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Shopping Guide

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Education Directory

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Calendar

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Party & Entertainment Directory

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Crawling Down Memory Lane How to Bid Adieu to Personal Mementos

Founding Publisher Barbara Wynne Publisher/President Mary Wynne Cox Executive Vice President Richard Dickinson Editor-In-Chief Lynette Rowland Marketing DIRECTOR Rachel Wynn Art Direction & DESIGN Heather Lipe Assistant of business development Josie Fine On the cover Mike Fadlevic with daughters Savinah and Gabrielle cover Photography Shawna Schaub {photography by design}

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My kids say, “Mom, pitch it! It’s just stuff!”

I can’t help myself. It’s tough to throw away treasures that would be considered trash. For every three things I throw away, I keep one.

Okay, I admit it—I’m offically a pack rat!

I know my kids are right, though. For 45 years this house has been my home. I love my memories and keepsakes, some of which were brought from other places we lived, but I know that I need to get rid of much of my “stuff.”

I am following some good advice, my guardian angels, (sometimes known as twin elves) suggested that I bring something down from the second story that will never go back upstairs again.

Like many women, I have a good stock of several sizes for several seasons believing that everything comes back in style and costume parties appeal to my imagination. Of course, there will always be the dream of going to a fancy dance again. I am optimistic!

Most of all, there are the three Ps: Papers, pictures and postcards. I start looking through piles of bygone projects, dreams and schemes, to-do lists, journals and travel documents—I am lost

in yesteryear. I always have good intentions of pitching it but when I return, but there it is waiting for me to re-visit. Everyone who knows me well has received a postcard from someplace I have traveled. As a result, I have amassed a collection of “good intention” postcards that were never sent—we’re talking hundreds. I’m sure many of you know exactly what I’m talking about.

I’ll confess to a few more things I cannot throw away: name tags with my picture ID that I’ve worn to USTA meetings,Wimbledon and the Olympics. I have a collection of 25 or more and they mean a lot to me.

In an attempt to not be wasteful, I once decided to have all of the t-shirts I was given at meetings or bought at events sewn into a blanket. I laughingly dubbed this my shroud. Since then I have collected another 30 or 40 more with remarkable memories. I keep saying that I’ll wear them again but the better question would be when?

Most of all, there are the books that you have read and loved over the years. Just going through a shelf is all I can bear. Nameplates and messages in them—how can I part with them? Today my husband and I found an old atlas from 1956. It had my brother, Pearson Smith’s, travel itinerary from

1961 when he graduated from Yale. We further discovered from the atlas that there were no interstate highways in 1956. That leather-bound book goes to my brother. What a keepsake.

Okay, I admit it—I’m offically a pack rat!

In going through all of our belongs, I have been giving pictures and keepsake to my children and grandchildren but alas, I haven’t purged the surface. There are attics and a basement full of stuff. What do I do with it all when I can’t bear to part from most of it? I welcome your advice on how to bravely say goodbye to so many wonderful mementoes.

Reminder: Come see me at Court Party at

North Central’s Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center on June 7th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indy’s Child is a sponsor and will be handing out pink HOPE breast cancer research support bracelets.

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Catch it before it’s gone From the obvious to the more obscure, see what happens when artists push the envelope of modern design in what The Wall Street Journal calls “a tour de force.”

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European Design Since 1985 Shaping the New Century RADI DESIGNERS, Whippet Bench, 1998 This exhibition was organized by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in conjunction with the Denver Art Museum and Kingston University, London. Support provided by the Mondriaan Foundation, Amsterdam, with additional support contributed by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.

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Conner Prairie Climbs to New Heights with the 1859 Balloon Voyage Beginning June 6, Conner Prairie will ascend to new heights with the addition of the museum’s newest exhibition, 1859 Balloon Voyage. This extraordinary, immersive experience is an exciting introduction to Indiana’s aviation history.

This authentic experience broadens Conner Prairie’s educational offerings and sets the institution apart from other outdoor history attractions.

Funded by private donations and grants, this $2.2 million adventure details the August 1859 launch of a manned balloon that would, for the first time, demonstrate the viability of cross country air transportation and carry the first airmail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service.

The centerpiece of the exhibition will be a voyage 350 feet above the prairie onboard a tethered, heliumfilled balloon. Built by Aerophile, a French company known for tethered balloons around the world,

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Conner Prairie’s tethered balloon is a lightweight flying device requiring strict safety and operating practices. Each voyage will fly as atmospheric conditions allow and require an additional ticket and fee.

The balloon exhibit provides a new opportunity for families to learn about the science of aviation through the lens of history. There are several hands-on learning interactive components in addition to the balloon voyage that can carry up to 20 guests and last 10 minutes in a secure, enclosed structure with a viewing area called a gondola.

While you’re there enjoy the Indiana Festival, June 6 & 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Immerse yourself in the dance, music, food and art of Indiana’s diverse cultures. Bring your family and learn about your heritage. Listen to live music performances, watch detailed dance routines and try a mix of ethnic foods. Free with general admission.

water: wet, weird and wonderful opens at wonderlab in bloomington What could be more refreshing in the heat of the summer than playing with water? Plan a day trip to explore the properties of this surprising substance through a new exhibition, Water: Wet, Weird & Wonderful, at the WonderLab Museum in Bloomington. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a new water exhibit featuring flowing channels, spouts, and a vortex, as well as a “pour and explore” area especially for the very young. Other exhibits provide interactive experiences with fog, peculiar vapor-f illed bubbles, droplets “caught” in mid-air, flow patterns around different shapes, the many sounds of water, and more. If you’re a member of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, you can take advantage of a summer discount admission offer from WonderLab! Ranked a top 25 science museum by Parents and an Indy’s Child “hidden treasure,” WonderLab is located at 308 West Fourth Street in the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District. More information is online at wonderlab.org.

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Local Tidbits for the Information-Savvy Parent Free memberships for teens at Lifestyle Family Fitness

10th Annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival Kidzone Presented by Indy’s Child

In an effort to battle childhood obesity, Lifestyle Family Fitness began allowing teens free summer memberships three years ago. “I always dreamed of doing this for teens who may be in the same position I once faced,” says Lifestyle Family Fitness founder Geoff Dyer, who once battled childhood obesity tipping the scales at 248 pounds at 17 years of age. “Self esteem or the lack thereof for overweight teens can be quickly recaptured when teens start exercising and feeling good about their appearance again!”

Wine, food, entertainment and fun are the focus in downtown Indianapolis on June 6, 2009 at the 10th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival. The festival takes place in Military Park from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy samples of over 100 wines from 20 of Indiana’s wineries, as well as a variety of foods from many of Indianapolis’s top restaurants.

Among the many benefits of physical activity are higher levels of selfconfidence and lower stress and anxiety levels. Studies have shown that S.A.T. scores are higher in teens involved in regular physical activity. In fact, because weight problems lead to other medical issues, overweight teens have higher school absentee rates, affecting academic performance. “Over the past decade, obesity rates among teenagers have skyrocketed,” adds Dyer. “According to the Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity among children ages 12 to 19 more then tripled in the past 20 years.”

Sip, dance and dine to live music from Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, (local favorite) Jennie DeVoe and Gin Blossoms!!

Parents can register their teen for the free summer program by visiting www.lff.com/teen. Teens are allowed to visit any Lifestyle Family Fitness unaccompanied after the entire registration process is complete.

However, it is requested that they end their visit at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The program ends on August 15, 2009. Schools and teen organizations that would like to distribute information on the free membership to teens can contact Chelsea LaRue by email at clarue@ lff.com or phone 727-456-3100 extension 4021.

Kids will have a blast at the interactive KidZone presented

by Indy’s Child.

Attendees will have the ability to learn how to cook with wine at the Wine and Food Experience Pavilion with cooking and wine demonstrations throughout the event.

“Vintage Indiana is a wonderful celebration of Indiana’s wine industry,” says Jeanette Merritt, Festival Director.

“Bring a lawn chair or blanket and plan to spend the day at Military Park enjoying all that our wineries, restaurants and bands have to offer.”

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply appreciate a good glass of wine from time to time, Vintage Indiana offers a broad range of flavors and styles to please every

palette. Designated drivers receive free Pepsi products throughout the day.

Tickets are available online at www.vintageindiana. com, Marsh Supermarkets and participating wineries.

Tickets also are available at the gate on festival day.

Admission prices: adults (age 21 and over) $22 advance, $25 at the gate; designated driver $10; youth (ages 6 – 20) $5. Children age 5 and under are free. A limited 1,000 VIP tickets will be available for $50. All guests will be required to show proof of age at the gate to enter. Food and wine by the glass/bottle are not included in admission price, although are available for purchase. No re-entry, pets, outside food/ alcohol permitted. Military Park is in a central location in downtown Indianapolis.

Proceeds from Vintage Indiana benefit the Indiana Wine Grape Council, which furthers the development of Indiana’s wine and grape industry from its headquarters at Purdue University.

For a list of participating wineries, restaurants, and events of the day, please visit www.vintageindiana.com or call 800-832WINE.

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Childhood Skin Cancer on the Rise One of the greatest gifts that parents can give their kids is healthy sun protection habits. After all, kids absorb 80% of lifetime sun exposure before age 18, and just two childhood sunburns can increase the risk of developing skin cancer later. And, according to some research, childhood melanoma cases are on the rise and as young as 8 years old.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Although skin cancer is prevalent there is good news! Skin cancer is rarely lethal, with a high recovery rate when diagnosed early. Most types of skin cancer have been linked to long-term sun exposure, so you can definitely take steps to help your family avoid skin cancer.

• Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. • Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

• Do not burn • Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day to protect against both UVA and UVB forms of sunlight.

• Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.

• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents’ best defense against the sun is simple: Cover up!

Cover up with clothing, including

a broad-brimmed hat and UVblocking sunglasses.

• Keep an eye on changes in skin changes. Watch moles that are large, asymmetric, with irregular borders and coloration. Bleeding, itching and a mass under the skin are other signs of cancerous change.

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If you’re not sure where to find clothing specifically for sun-safety, check out One Step Ahead’s Sun Apparel Line. They carry everything from tees and hats to swim shoes and fabric diapers.

Josie Fine is a freelance writer who lives with her two daughters and an escape artist hamster.

Feel free to reach her at josie@indyschild.com.

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STAGES } It’s Vision Research Month!

The Importance of Childhood Vision Awareness

Because vision problems start very early in life, vision screening is an important way to identify problems in order to start immediate treatment. During an exam, the doctor looks for any eye diseases and checks to see if the eyes are working properly. Children with a family history of childhood vision problems are more likely to have eye problems themselves.

There are great tips for planning your child’s eye exams: Get references for doctors who are good with children, schedule during a time when your child isn’t tired or hungry,

take a list of questions, bring a snack or toy and most of all, relax.

Newborns should have their eyes checked in the hospital when they’re born which will include a red reflex test to help detect any congenital eye problems. Babies older than 3 months should be able to follow or “track” an object with their eyes as it moves across their field of vision. For children aged three to five, Prevent Blindness America offers athome eye check instructions just to make you familiar.

If your baby can’t make steady eye contact by this time or seems unable to see, let your pediatrician know.

Before 4 months of age most infants occasionally cross their eyes. However, eyes that cross all the time or one eye that turns out is cause for concern and is reason

to seek your pediatrician’s advice. During your regular well baby exams (0-2), your pediatrician should use your family eye history to see if problems exist and from 0-10 years of age, vision screenings should be performed.

No matter how old your child is, if you spot any one of the following, let your pediatrician know: Eyes that turn out or don’t focus together, white, grayishwhite, or yellow-colored material in the pupil, eyes that flutter quickly from side-to-side or up-anddown, bulging eye(s), persistent eye pain, itching, or discomfort, redness in either eye that doesn’t go away in a few days, pus or crust in either eye, eyes that are always watery, drooping eyelid(s), excessive rubbing or squinting of the eyes, eyes that

are always sensitive to light and any change in the eyes from how they usually look.

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Prevent Blindness America has designated June as Vision Research month, making it a great time to point out what can be done to keep your eyes healthy.

They also offer up a variety of important resources at www.preventblindness.org to help.

Despite family history, keeping your child’s eyes healthy is imperative; make comprehensive professional eye exams mandatory at age 6 months, 3 years and 5 years.

For more information or resources visit www.preventblindness.org, www. allaboutvision.com, www.childrensvision. com, www.aoa.org, www.childrenspecial-needs.org.

Josie

Fine is a freelance writer who lives with her two daughters and an escape artist hamster.

Feel free to reach her at josie@indyschild.com.

Birthday Parties Celebrate your child’s birthday party at the world’s largest children’s museum!

GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON HISTORY Join us for the Grand Opening of our 1859 Balloon Voyage June 6.

Get your $5 off coupon at any participating BP am/pm stores today. For reservations and store locations visit connerprairie.org.

Party Includes: H Private use of the birthday party room for 1.5 hours H Admission to the museum for up to 20 guests H Twenty Carousel ride tickets H Gift for the birthday child

H A themed birthday cake from Taylor’s Bakery (Serves 20) H Free gift registry in our award-winning Museum Store H Family friendly food prices H Themed party ware

To schedule your party or for more information, please contact the Museum at (317) 334-4000 or birthdayparty@ChildrensMuseum.org

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It’s Mosquito Season!

Important Precautions to Protect Your Family Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 21-28, and it’s important to take steps to reduce mosquito breeding grounds and to keep you and your family safe. Mosquitoes carry the potential to infect you and your children with diseases such as West Nile Virus, Malaria, Dengue/ Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, Eastern equine encephalitis and Lyme disease.

If your children play outdoors for long periods of time during the summer, you’ll want to make sure that you take the time to detect and eliminate breeding sites and take necessary precautions to avoid mosquitoes.

1. Look for and eliminate typical breeding sites such as stagnant water in low areas, drainage ditches, tires, buckets, gutters, boats, flower pots or any outdoor waterholding containers.

Pay attention to those areas and

keep them dry. It’s important to support mosquito prevention and control efforts, and mosquito awareness week is a great time to get into the habit.

2. Make sure screens are in good repair, clean debris out of gutters and spouting, keep birdbaths and pet bowls clean. Use appropriately labeled products to control mosquito larvae. Do not let water stand on swimming pool covers or other tarps covering outdoor items, such as woodpiles, boats and cars, and make sure to trim shrubs and grass. Report dead animals to authorities as mosquitoes carry the virus from birds to humans.

3. In addition to preventing mosquitoes from making homes near your family, it’s important to practice protective measures to avoid mosquito bites: stay inside when mosquitoes are most active (dawn and dusk), and if you must be outside, wear

light-colored and loose-fitting shirts and pants, avoid using fragrant hair products or perfumes, shower regularly and, of course, use some form of insect repellant. Insect Shield makes insect repellant clothing that repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges. The protection is odorless, completely invisible and built into the clothing. It is EPA-registered and safe for infants, women who are pregnant or nursing and kids of all ages. And yes, they even make them for Fido. (See www. insectshield.com for more information).

You can also pick up some all-natural Bug Bam! bracelets (endorsed by the National Camp Association) at www.bugbam.com or the Don’t Bite Me! patch at www. dontbitemepatch.com.

4. Take the time to apply an insect repellant if you can’t get bracelets or clothing.

There’s always the standard DEET formula of bug spray, but if you prefer

the all-natural route, try taking lemongrass and rubbing it between your palms to extract the oil then rub on your child. You can also try making your own mosquito repellant using the following recipe (though not a tick repellant): Mix 5 drops of citronella or eucalyptus essential oil, 1/3 cup of witch hazel and 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle. Take some time to search the Internet for other great allnatural repellant ideas.

Josie Fine is a freelance writer who lives with her two daughters and an escape artist hamster. Feel free to reach her at josie@ indyschild.com.

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How Pet Care Helps Teens With More Than Just Responsibility If your young teen has been asking for a pet, this might be the season to relent. At last your child is old enough to do a substantial amount of the work involved— thought certainly not all of it— and to understand the importance of caring for another life. In the process, he will gain life skills and benefit from a relationship that offers his unconditional love.

Summer can be an easier season to introduce a new pet to the house and deal with the challenges of housebreaking or trips to the vet for shots.

Pet care can be a chore that teaches young teens how to care for others. Unlike vacuuming a floor or hanging up clothes, feeding a living creature involves the heart. It can cultivate a child’s empathy and altruism, and help him demonstrate to himself and others that he is able to love and be loved.

Now that he is old enough to realize that he is not the center of the universe, he can comprehend a pet not only as a plaything, but also as an individual being with feelings and needs similar to his own.

A pet can provide a maturing child with a steady companion at a time when relationships with other people are increasingly complex. As their personalities become refined, young teens tend to have bouts of conflict with parents and peers. Sometimes they feel as though they don’t have a friend in the world.

During times like these, the unconditional love of a pet can provide the solace and nurturing no human can offer.

Young teens may find in a pet everything they are frustrated at being unable to find in people. A loved animal can be loyal, non-judgmental, and a good listener. A pet accepts anger and tears, secrets and dreams, and never betrays a confidence. It pays no mind to test scores or lost games, pimples or broken dates; it loves without question and never has anything more important to do than be with its caregiver. Whether the pet is a cat, dog, or bunny, the relationship can offer a much-needed harbor during an adolescent storm.

A pet can also offer an acceptable family “apron string” for a young teen. During this stage of their life, children are trying

hard not to act “babyish.” They resist hugs and kisses in public and are repeatedly asserting that they can do all kinds of things by themselves. But they’re still nowhere near ready to leave home, emotionally or physically. Interacting with the household pet, which is a part of the family, is a way to continue to give and receive love and open affection and maintain the family bond without embarrassing themselves.

In addition, building a relationship with an animal can extend and strengthen a young teen’s sense of identity. When your child says, Look what my dog can do,” he may as well be saying, “Look what I can do.” The sense of pride that comes when a puppy learns a new trick or when a kitten curls into his lap helps him to feel good about himself, just as if he had kicked a winning goal. A loyal pet makes its owner feel important, and this becomes another building block in a young teen’s self-esteem.

Finally, having a pet can offer the maturing child a sense of empowerment. Parents still rule the roost and younger siblings don’t like being bossed around. A loved pet, however, will take direction without

complaint. After being reprimanded for a messy room or poor grade, telling the dog to “sit” or allowing the rabbit his exercise time can help a child to reclaim emotional balance and realign his ego.

Before you decide to make that pet purchase, be sure to give serious thought to the financial and emotional commitment it will require. Also, be realistic about the ways in which you will inevitably become involved-providing transportation to the vet, vacuuming up dog hair or litter, and pitching in with routine care as necessary.

Keep in mind that caring for a pet will require a young teen to learn some time management strategies, and you may have to help his develop them. It may take a little while for his to figure out how to work the walks, meals and grooming into his already busy schedule, so be prepared for a training period. For this reason it is important to choose a pet that will comfortably fit into your family’s lifestyle and your home’s space limitations. There are many books and websites that can provide information about the care requirements and temperaments of various types of pets. You

can also gain some insight by talking with local veterinarians and other pet owners.

Make sure that you have agreed upon some reasonable consequences in case your child starts to get lazy about his pet-care chores. Be sure he understands that his commitment to an animal must take top priority. If he can’t find the time for walking or feeding, it is the drama class or slumber party that will be forfeited, not the pet.

If you can work through these issues with your young teen and arrive at a pet that he can love and you can live with, the benefits for your child can be great.

Note: Due to the overabundance of neglected and abandoned animals, many pet stores are encouraging families to adopt kittens and puppies and are no longer selling them. Check with your local pet shelter for more information.

Lisa Schab is a licensed clinical social worker in Libertyville, Illinois, and the stepmother of two, ages 25 and 29. She can be reached at 847-782-1722.

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Discover the Secrets of the Boy King in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.

June 6, 11am – 7pm

Military Park, Downtown Indianapolis

LIMITED 1,000 VIP Tickets: $50 Adults 21+: $22 in advance $25 at the gate Designated Drivers: $10 Ages 6 – 20: $5 5 & under: FREE!

Buy 1 night, get 2nd night FREE* Over 100 artifacts on display at The Children’s Museum 6/27-10/25/09. Ask about King Tut packages with exclusive VIP jump-to-the-front-of-the-line any day any time tickets, including sold out dates! Plus kids eat free, *some restrictions apply.

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The Dangerous Shame Game How to Recognize it, How to Avoid It

One of my dear friends was visiting recently. As luck would have it, her child had a melt down towards the end of their stay.

My friend flipped. She was so angry. As I watched from the distance, I realized that she was simply embarrassed and ashamed of her child’s behavior. That shame she felt about her little one’s actions put her into a tailspin.

It was easy to see because my kids were quietly resting in their beds and not causing trouble. But I was reminded of more than one circumstance in which my own children had triggered my shame response. I remember my daughter’s first day of preschool. I was all set to pick her up, eager to get her home, have some cookies and milk and talk about her fabulous experience.

Instead, I was greeted by a dour looking teacher who announced in front of me, my daughter and anyone in earshot, that she had yelled loudly while playing in the classroom. I was so ashamed I couldn’t think straight. Cookies and milk and gentle handholding were no longer on my mind. Instead, I walked home with a lump in my throat as I proceeded to admonish my daughter. As we walked, my grip on her hand was tight and my stride was quick and angry. I learned over time that my daughter had a very angry teacher who probably shouldn’t

even have been around small children. But she taught me a valuable lesson. The danger of the Shame Game.

In that case, my daughter was just being a 3 year old. On many other occasions, though, my kids have acted with unkindness or rudeness or impatience in such a way as to push my “shame” button. And one thing I have learned is that when I am playing the “shame game” I am not thinking clearly as a parent. I am no longer rational or impartial or solution-oriented. I just want to make the shame go away. When my friend got angry, I felt the familiar weight of her shoes. Shame is a power hitter. It knows how and where to make the shot count. Here is the problem. When we are reacting to shame we are no longer being proactive as parents.

That is when we make mistakes and ones that can be costly.

Avoiding the shame game I think most of us have been there and recognize the powerless feeling we experience when we are reacting to shame. No one feels good when it is over and there are often casualties. But how do we avoid the shame game?

Know your Achilles Heel

Know what will push your shame buttons. Is it poor grades? Not sharing? Looking sloppy?

Not being liked or popular? Our child’s behaviors that push our shame buttons will most definitely be issues that are linked to us and our values. Know what they are.

Feel it Shame is really easy to pick up on in your body.

You know when you are ashamed because you are no longer thinking clearly. You might get a knot in your stomach or feel angry, but almost always you will feel reactive. Paying attention to when we feel out of control gives us more power over the situation.

Separate If I could have said to myself so many years ago, “Huh, I guess my daughter has to learn to not yell in the class. Well, she is smart. She’ll get there.“ I could have had a wonderful afternoon with her that day, instead of feeling terrible and acting so angry. When we learn to separate, it gives us clarity.

Process One of the best parenting tips I ever received was that our children have so much to learn. It’s a process and kids just need us to be patient and

show them, not judge them. If we toss a bunch of shame onto them during the learning process, they will be just as reactive as us. Accepting that this is a learning process allows us to guide and support our children without judging them.

Avoiding the shame game is easier than it might seem. Know what pushes your buttons. Be aware of your body and when you feel out of control. Separate yourself and accept your child’s behavior as a learning process. And remember, mentoring your child without shame will allow you the freedom to proactively parent.

Maria Murphy is a speaker, consultant and writer. Her books and blog column can be found at www.simplyputtogether.com. Maria Murphy writes a monthly mentoring column for Tutor/Mentor Connection of Chicago, http/www. tutormentorconnection.org. Her column is distributed throughout mentoring agencies and schools of N/E Florida. She is also a columnist for My Nassau Sun, a subsidiary of the Jacksonville Times Union.

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Welcome to a Bigger and Better Children’s Museum New Changes Make Museum Visit Easier and More Exciting

Exciting things are happening this summer at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis!

On June 27, we look forward to welcoming visitors to the opening our new, much-anticipated Welcome Center and extended Skywalk.

These new spaces will bring several amenities to museum visitors designed with visitor safety and accessibility in mind.

So what will you see on your first trip to the museum’s new Welcome Center?

Below is a quick guide to get you on your way to enjoying the exciting enhancements designed just for you!

New, Extended Skywalk The extended Skywalk will now lead directly into the new Welcome Center. This is a big safety improvement over the Illinois Street crosswalk—now children and families can avoid the heavy Illinois Street traffic completely! Also, because the Skywalk entrance is completely enclosed, you have the added advantage of being able to leave your coats in the

car. Reminder: Please bring your keys, cell phones and other valuables with you inside the museum.

Passenger Drop-off A new passenger drop-off area for visitors is located just off Illinois Street. A special school-group drop-off area will ensure a safer entry for the thousands of school children who visit the museum each year. And, a new access point for freight vehicles separate from visitor traffic, new bicycle port and bus shelter will also improve access for visitors.

New Ticketing The new 50,000-square-foot Welcome Center is more than just a beautiful space; it’s the beginning of improved customer service to our visitors! Once across the Skywalk, you will use a ramp or elevators to enter into the Welcome Center. Then, you can proceed to Ticketing to purchase tickets, memberships and more.

New Lockers and Coat Check Want to store items while at the museum?

You can take advantage of:

• Lockers. For only $1, you can store 4 – 5 items for an entire day.

• New Coat Check. You can rent a stroller or wagon, pick up a complimentary wheelchair or check your coat all before you buy a ticket! But don’t forget, with the new enclosed Skywalk, you may not need to check your coat at all!

More Bathrooms As every parent of a small child can attest to, you can always use more bathrooms! Additional women’s, men’s and a new family restroom are located next to Ticketing for added convenience when the little one has “gotta go”!

New Member Amenities Being a member of The Children’s Museum is now better than ever! In addition to all the great member benefits already offered, members now have access to their own members-only counter to pick up willcall tickets, request card replacements, purchase tickets to member events and purchase guest admission tickets all in one convenient location.

Food Court Enjoy your meals and snacks in the Food Court, whether you are purchasing items from one of our Food Court areas or if you bring your The new own food. No Welcome Center officially opens on June Food Court a beautiful new store front 27 in conjunction with the purchase is and entrance in the Welcome opening of Take Me There: n e c e s s a r y.

Center. You will continue Egypt and Tutankhamun: School groups to find great merchandise and The Golden King and the will use a brandexperience exceptional customer Great Pharaohs. new area near the service in a slightly expanded store. new school-group entrance for sack lunch.

Your patience was appreciated as we worked to create a safer visitor experience New infoZone and Museum for the more than 1 million children and Store The infoZone will be relocating families who visit the museum each year. to Level 2, adjacent to the museum’s We can’t wait for you to come by and see new Skywalk entrance. Museum visitors what we have worked so hard to bring to and patrons of this Indianapolis-Marion you—a new, bigger and better-than-ever County Public Library (IMCPL) branch Children’s Museum of Indianapolis! will enjoy new features, including an interactive storytelling space and an Jaclyn Falkenstein activity room for special events and is the public relations neighborhood programming.

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wanted to comb his hair without my assistance. I told him today Dad is in charge and you can do what you want. He was excited. It didn’t look the greatest but he was proud.

Before it dried, he sprayed hair spray on it making it rather oily. I thought about f ixing it, but today Dad is in charge. Let him have fun.

We went into their rooms and the nice clothes they normally wear had been set out. They had polo shirts with sleeveless sweaters. The boys asked why they always have to be dressed up. Their friends get to wear t-shirts, sweat pants and sneakers. I smiled real big and they both said, “Today is Dad’s day and Dad is in charge” then put on cool wrinkly t-shirts and jeans to match their big smiles. I started to get the cereal out when my oldest son yelled out loud, “cookies!” Why not? Today Dad is in charge. After they ate hand full after hand full of cookies we got in the car with the radio blaring, everyone was singing, and my son was telling me I was the best dad in the world. My wife called and I told her the story.

She just kept getting more upset. I told her about the hair, the cookies, and f inally the t-shirts. She said, “You are kidding right?” I said no. She said again in a stressed voice, “You are kidding right?” I said no. She took a deep breath and said, “Why would you do that? Today is picture day.” I thought to myself, “Oh no.” By the way, the picture looks great—if you like t-shirts and oily hair. Steve Masuccio, Indianapolis

“When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, ‘Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?’ He answered, ‘If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you.’”-Jerry Lewis Sugar and Spice Our daughter is fearless, even more so than her older brother. She has such a sweet perspective on what’s going on around her—along with a passion for animals. When we visit family in West Virginia, we ride a four-wheeler out to the f ield to see the cow. The quad can’t go fast enough for her to get her to her cow. Doug McGinnis, Noblesville

Confessions of Fathers Local Dads Dish About Fatherhood

There are countless movies depicting the hilarity of fatherhood, comic skits about the lost and confused moments of changing that first diaper and innumerable sitcoms starring dads trying to exhibit some sort of control over what happens in a home full of teenagers.

Honestly, you don’t need superf luous entertainment in a home full of children. Comedic moments happen all the time. Whether you’ve been home with the children or come home from work with fresh eyes, any parent can appreciate the humor of a three-yearold running around the dining table singing the Star Spangled Banner while playing duck, duck, goose. Here are some confessions of fathers sharing their moments with their children.

I’m known for being a sweaty guy. I’d come home from softball pretty soaked. Apparently my daughter was taking notes and this is how she reacted. One day little Vivian came out to see my wife and I with a soaking wet head. She says to us, “I dipped my head in the toy-det so I can be sweaty like Daddy.” Fortunately the baths were spotless that day my daughter gave herself a swirly. Kevin Lawrence, Noblesville

““When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” –Mark Twain Doing the best we can One of my not-so-great moments as a father happened when I was dressing our two-yearold son Nicholas. I was in a hurry as I helped him put on his pants. He kept falling over sideways. I thought he was just playing around so I asked him to stand up. I was grabbing him to help him stand. After two times he turned and looked at me as if to say, “Dad what do you want me to do?” I was scolding him as I stood him up for the third time, mind you he could not talk yet. I f inally noticed when I put his pants on he had two legs in one pant leg. Hence the reason he kept falling over. He was not playing around after all and I felt like the biggest knucklehead. Steve Masuccio, Indianapolis

“I talk and talk and talk, and I haven’t taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week.”-Mario Cuomo

When the wife’s away, the dads will play I was out having coffee with a friend while Doug was “manning” the children. He usually tries to accomplish things when he’s home with them. Think home improvements, not building a Lego tower. Well, Maegan decided to use markers to color her body like a frog.

She managed to get most of her limbs colored in. So, while Doug was in the bathroom transforming her back into Maegan, our one year-old Spencer climbed on the kitchen table. When Doug came out of the bathroom he was bouncing up and down like a monkey.

Doug & Carol Collins, Indianapolis

I have two daughters; one is three years old, the other is f ive. As a single dad, I have to admit it’s a challenge when it’s time to go to the bathroom when we’re out. Whether we’re traveling or at a department store, which way does dad go? I always dread the gas station stop. I had to stop on the way to Florida at a dilapidated gas station. I could only imagine what we were getting into. My worst fear is what lies behind that door. Fortunately, they ended up having the nicest restroom and I thanked them for having a great facility. The attendant looked at me like I was crazy. It was endearing. I have never been as preoccupied with someone else’s biological matters as I have with my daughters.

My wife, Tammy went to visit some family for a few days. I was in charge of getting the kids ready for school. As I was getting my two oldest sons dressed, my seven year-old

Of course, being a dad with two girls, I’ve experienced f irst hand the cultural gap shifting from G.I. Joe to Barbie and getting excited about My Little Pony. It has always been a lot

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of fun capturing that kind of magic, as it is a challenge. Personal growth opportunity; I have gotten enough mileage out of pony and pig tails and the world of hair restraints that I now have to learn to braid.

I am so proud that my three-year old has mastered sarcasm. There’s a certain point in life when they are so dependent on you then all the sudden they mock you and make you feel like an idiot. Mike Fadlevic, Indianapolis

Thankfully, we are given such moments as these to get us through a new day with laughter, humility and grace.

“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.” – Unknown Nikki Keever is a freelance writer living in Indianapolis. She is a wife and

Must live with them, can’t imagine life without them When I was pregnant, my husband and I were discussing how excited we were about the baby arriving and I asked Josh what he was most excited about. Top of his list was all the snacks that I would be carrying around in the diaper bag that he could share with the baby. Stacey Heck, Brownsburg

mother of three who laughs with her husband daily through this experience called parenting.

My brother and I were f ighting in the car— and we were always f ighting. Dad was the kind that never said a word until he snapped.

We got Wendy’s to go and they put pickles on my brother’s sandwich and he whined about it. Dad stopped the car on the shoulder and jumped out of the car, opened the door, grabbed the sandwich, scrapped the pickles off with his f inger and handed it back to him saying, “Here!” Laura Smith, Lafayette

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Dads gotta do what they gotta do A neighbor came over to the house to talk to Dad about something my older brother had done. I think he broke his daughter’s toy or something. Dad was sitting in the living room and this man comes barging into the house and starts telling him what had happened between the kids. Dad said, “Excuse me, did you forget to knock?” No joke! The guy turns around, shuts the door, and knocks. So, dad goes and answers it and the discussion started over. Stacey Heck, Brownsburg, IN

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Doing the best they can My husband used to put on the kid’s clothes backwards all the time when they were babies.

The snaps in the back messed him up.

Candy Stock, Evansville, IN On one two-week vacation in our van, we experienced treasured time together in laughter and learning. We started each day talking about what happened the day before and put it into a continued song for the trip— to the tune of the twelve days of Christmas.

“On the f irst day of vacation the Nevins family celebrated 12 hours eating, drinking and playing games in the van.” “On the second day of vacation the Nevins family celebrated two hours of f ishing with bread and peanut butter and string and 12 hours eating, drinking and playing games in the van.

Arch Nevins, Indianapolis, IN It is said that fathers don’t truly bond with children until they are born. However, at the moment they are f irst held by Dad and take that f irst nap on his bare chest, the bond is forever formed and never breaks.

Fathers are forced to cope with the reality that sweet babies grow up and, along with their wife or partner, conquer life’s events.

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Many local families are ditching plans for big summer vacations and staying close to home. Fortunately, Central Indiana is loaded with great options for family fun — and some of the best are available through the recreation centers of local parks departments on all sides of the city.

Just a short drive away, you can find wet and wild water parks, a rugged rock climbing wall, a 100ton sand pirate ship and much more.

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Take an afternoon to visit these local recreation centers near you.

Indy Parks and Recreation Family Centers

Indy Parks and Recreation operates 19 recreation and family centers around Marion County. These centers offer a variety of family programming, including sports, environmental education and the arts. The newest is Windsor Village Family Center, opened early this year. Check online for specif ic information about centers near you.

For the f irst time this year, Indy Parks’ Summer Fun Guide has been divided into four editions, one for each quadrant of the city. Each is packed with events and program information. Use the one for your neighborhood to f ind summer fun near you, but pick up all four and explore new areas.

Aquatic centers will be open daily this summer and feature a variety of amenities — from traditional swimming pools and diving boards to water slides and children’s play areas with zero-depth entry and spray features.

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Kick off a summer of fun with Indy Parks on the Circle, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 on Monument Circle.

Visitors can enjoy a carnival atmosphere with live music, exhibits, loads of giveaways and information on summer park programs around the city. Kickoff events continue through the weekend with concerts, a movie, the Pleasant Run Splash ‘N Ride bike parade and spray grounds dedication June 13, and Pack-the-Pools kickoff pool party at all pools June 14. Check the website and fun guides for details about all the kickoff events.

For info: (317) 327-PARK; indyparks.org Hours: Aquatic facilities are open daily through August 8, when outdoor pools will close and indoor pools will switch to fall schedules. Open swim times vary by location. Check out the website or summer fun guides for details.

Special events: Visitors to the Indy Parrrks Pirate Sand Adventure, July 18 through August 16 at Garf ield Park Arts Center, will discover a sand adventure unlike anything they’ve seen before in Central Indiana. In July, Indy Parks will drop 200 tons of sand behind the Arts Center, and over the next month sand sculpting professionals will build a 100-ton pirate ship completely out of sand, featuring creatures of the deep and a treasure chest to which visitors can add “doubloons” they create out of sand. Surrounding the ship will be f ive 20-ton sand sculptures featuring other pirate-related themes, as well as a Sand Zone where families can play and sculpt.

The Pirate Adventure will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; general admission is $4.50 per person or $12 for a family of four ($2 for each additional family member). Group discounts are available.

Daily half-hour artist sculpting workshops for families will be at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Participants can help sand sculpture artists after the workshop. Cost is $6.50, which includes general admission. Free artists sculpting demonstrations will be held at 9 a.m., noon, 2 and 5 p.m.

Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center

Families can enjoy a Caribbean vacation close to home at Plainf ield’s Splash Island water park, which opened in 2004. Located on just over three acres, the tropical-themed Splash Island includes three waterslides; Castaway Bay, an interactive play area with kiddie slides, water jets, ropes 20 INDY’S CHILD * JUNE 2009

and water guns; a winding river; lily pad crossing; Guppy Tank children’s pool with a palm tree shower and toucan; and two pulsating vortexes (whirlpools). The park also includes a six-lane competition pool with two one-meter springboards.

The SnacKabana offers food choices including pizza, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, Dippin Dots and drinks, but families can also bring a cooler with picnic supplies. (Off icials do need to check inside the cooler, and it must stay in the cooler corral until you are ready to eat. No glass objects or commercially prepared food allowed.)

Plainf ield’s Recreation Center also features children’s programs, f itness classes, a f itness center, walking track, indoor aquatic center and more. Recreational swim in the Indoor Aquatic Center summer hours are 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Monday and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The Indoor Aquatic Center includes a children’s play area, winding river and two-story water slide.

Address: 651 Vestal Road, Plainf ield For info: (317) 839-POOL (7665); townofplainf ield.com/si Cost: Day passes are $8.50 adults, $7.25 youth (ages 5 to 17) and seniors (60 and older), $5.50 preschoolers; $6.25 for late afternoon pass (3-6 p.m.) and “Wet Wednesday” night swims. Reduced rates for Plainf ield residents. Day passes gain admission to Splash Island, as well as the other recreation center amenities.

Hours: Splash Island hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday nights; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Limited weekend and Wednesday night hours August 15 through Sept. 9.

Special events: Radio Disney will broadcast at Splash Island, bringing family music and games, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21, and August 4. Other special events that feature games and summer activities on the pool deck from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Schools Out Celebration June 6; Fourth of July; and End of Summer Celebration August 8.

Monon Center

The Monon Center, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s center, hosts summer activities geared to the whole family.

Programs include toddler open gym; mommy and me ballet and gymnastics; children and youth sports, dance, music

pool and refreshments.

These events are free with regular admission.

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South of Indianapolis, the Franklin Cultural Arts & Recreation Center offers diverse activities for families — from a f itness center with racquetball and basketball courts and walking track to preschool programs and creative arts. A highlight is the Mountain Dew Climbing Wall, a recreational climbing wall open to both members and nonmembers. Trained instructors help both young and old climb to the 35-foot apex.

Adjacent to the center is the Franklin Memorial Pool, which features an Olympic-sized pool with diving well, 160-foot water slide, tot pool area, water basketball and a concession area. A family splash pad, installed this spring, provides splashing fun for all ages. and crafts; a f itness center; an outdoor aqua park; and an indoor pool.

Address: 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel

Hours: Outdoor Aqua Park open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday (and July 4). Limited hours begin August 10. Open swim at the indoor pool is 8 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday in June and July.

Address: 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin For info: (317) 736-3689; franklinparks.org

For info: (317) 848-7275; carmelclayparks.org Cost: Daily passes, which include the Outdoor Aqua Park, Indoor Aquatics Center, fitness center, track and open gym, are $10 for adults, $8 for youth (ages 3-15) and seniors (over 65), and free for children 2 and younger. (Some programs may have an additional fee.) Admission to the Outdoor Aqua Park only is $8 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors.

Special Events: Dive for gold, search for buried treasure and watch a pirate-themed play by Second Story Playhouse (performed at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) at “Pirates of the Monon Center” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13. Star Spangled Splash from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4 includes contests and games. The Back to School Party, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. August 8, features games, swimming in the indoor

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Annual memberships are open to anyone, with discounts for Franklin resident s. Pool ad m ission is $3.50 for adults and $3 for children 17 and younger. Pool passes are available.

Hours: Open climbing is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Franklin Memorial Pool is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday through August 16.

The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex offers vacation amenities without leaving town. Swim laps in the competition pool, splash in the children’s interactive zero-depth pool, take a tube ride on the 300-foot lazy river, and zip down two water slides. Food is available at a poolside grill. On rainy days, open family swim is also offered at the indoor competition pool.

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The JCC also offers youth and family programs in sports, music and arts, as well as summer camps. Camp highlights this summer include Eric Gordon Basketba l l Camps and ar ts camp with local artist Joani Rothenberg.

Special events: Movies in the park, held in the Province Park Rose Garden, provide a fun family evening, with themed games and a family movie. Titles this summer are: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” June 19; Madagascar 2 July 17; “National Treasure” August 21; and “High School Musical” Sept. 18.

A special wristband program for admission into the aquatic complex (for 50 to 300 people) is available for group parties or fundraising events. Call for information.

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For info: (317) 251-9467; www.jccindy.org

For more than 90 years, the Arthur M. Glick JCC Indianapolis — has inspired families to live healthier, more active lives, pursue new interests and skills, and build selfesteem in children. Membership in the JCC is open to anyone, regardless of age, faith or background.

Address: 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis

Cost: Membership is required to visit the aquatic complex or attend most events. A variety of membership options are available, including single-parent families, and information is available online.

Hours: The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex summer hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Special hours July 4 are 1 to 5 p.m. JCC building hours are 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday (indoor pool closes at 8 p.m.), 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Special events: The second annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon — open to both members and the public — begins at 8 a.m. June 28. All participants receive a medal, t-shirt and goodies. Family activities follow the event, and the water park will be open to all racers and guests. Junior division participants (ages 7-10) swim 100 yards, bike 3.5 miles and run ½ mile. Senior athletes (ages 11-14) swim 200 yards, bike 6 miles and run 1 mile. In 2008, more than 100 children — both competitive and recreational athletes — participated. Registration is $27 for non-members and $22 for members in advance. Race day registration is $35/$30 for members.

Other public events include Sunday Family Craft Day, when parents and children create an art project together, and Friday Nite Lights, a middle school program, which includes a short values-based discussion and then time to socialize, play games and watch movies. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for public; school ID required. Friday Nite Lights will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 5, July 10, and August 7 and 28.

Lisa Young Stiers is Senior Staff Writer for Indy’s Child.

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If you’re looking for a way to get your child in the game without actually playing, there are a couple of great options this summer including the Indianapolis Indians and Indiana Fever. Each has great programs to get your kids in on the action at a reasonable price and hard core fans can actually meet the athletes and get autographs from both (informal autographs).

Indianapolis Indians The Indians have autograph sessions on the outfield side of both dugouts (Sections 107 & 117) from the time the gates open until 30 minutes before game time and is a great time for kids to try to get an autograph. In addition to regular ticket prices of only $9-$13, the Indians offer several regular promotions that help fans maximize their entertainment budget. Season runs now through September 5.

Souvenir Sundays. Include giveaways for calendars, whiffle bats, bobble heads, magnets, reusable shopping bags, t-shirts, flip flops, baseball caps, baseball card sets and more.

Monday Dollar Days. Fans can purchase hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn and potato chips for just $1 each.

Tuesday Two-for-One Tickets. Fans can obtain a buy-one-get-one free ticket voucher good for any Tuesday game at any central Indiana Arby’s locations!

Ticketmaster Thursday. Fans can purchase a package that includes four box seats, four hot dogs and sodas and four Indians souvenirs for just $52 in advance of game day at IndyIndians.com.

Friday Fireworks. Come see Indy’s only weekly fireworks show!

Spectacular Saturday. Extra entertainment!

Three specified nights also include free autographs with the players on the concourse (from 5:45pm – 6:30 p.m.

Group entertainment. Groups of 25 or more receive a $2 discount while groups of 100 or more receive a $3 discount.

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each Sunday home game members can come down on the field to run the bases. Rowdie is always there to get them fired up before, during and after the games.

Indiana Fever The Indiana Fever also has a loveable mascot who keeps fans laughing from tipoff to the final buzzer. Throughout the game, you’ll see Freddy Fever dancing, riding goofy scooters, aggravating officials and performing skits. If you’re a mascot fan, you might even consider inviting them to your house for birthday parties. Freddy and his Pacer buddies, Boomer and Bowser, have a special plan to assist parents with children who may wander off. Boomer’s child identification wristbands are available at Conseco Fieldhouse events. The bands are updated with the seat location that appears on the adult’s/child’s event ticket.

After every regular-season home game, two Fever players will be at Home Court signing autographs for 200 lucky fans who have a postgame autograph card. You can get those cards before each game at Home Court or at one of the interactive games located on the Main Concourse.

The professional women basketball players also have a Jr. MVP club that your kids can join for $25. That will get them 10 tickets to the games of their choice along with a photo credential, chance to shoot a free throw on court, invitation to Fever tipoff party, Jr. MVP autograph session, Fever Workbook, and a complimentary pass to the Indianapolis Zoo. The program is designed for kids 14 and under; but, parents can purchase a similar program for $120. For more information and tickets visit FeverBasketball.com. JUST ANNOUNCED: Lucas Oil Family Night Packages include four lower level tickets, 4 Pepsi, chips and hot dogs and 4 t-shirts for only $80 to six designated games!

Truck Rodeo If you still have a need for speed after May— don’t worry. You can still check out the Indiana Motor Truck Association Truck Rodeo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Ag/Hort Building & Midway Lot on June 6. And, the Goodguys 21st Hot Rod Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is going on June 12–14.

Eiteljorg Museum’s Indian Market On June 27-28 you can have more fun from days gone by at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art at Indian Market. It is a two-day celebration of Native American art and cultures and a great chance to meet Native artists from more than 50 tribes and experience their work or create some of your own. Plus, you can enjoy performances by dancers, singers and musicians.

on his game (in a friendly and helpful way, of course).

Conner Prairie If you’re looking to get into an old fashioned game, you can always join a pick-up game at Conner Prairie. The interactive history park always has something going on and this summer, you can fly high in a new tribute to a vintage experience. Travel back to the Lafayette, Ind., town square on the day aeronaut and scientific pioneer, John Wise, launched his balloon 150 years ago. Then, soar 350 feet above Conner Prairie’s landscape in a tethered, helium-filled balloon and see the world like John Wise did!

Indianapolis Zoo Just a couple of blocks from Eiteljorg you will find the Indianapolis Zoo, which will feature Dragons of Komodo (presented by Citizens Energy Group) this summer in addition to the butterflies and all the other wonderful animals at the nation’s only zoo that is accredited as a zoological park, aquarium and a botanical garden.

Make sure to go June 6 – 7 to enjoy Indiana Festival at Conner Prairie where you will be invited to put on your dancing shoes, listen to live musical performances and grab a heaping helping of a variety of ethnic foods.

I think most people are surprised by the number of rare breeds of animals on the farm at Conner Prairie. My son got to hold baby chicks, milk a goat and give a bottle to a little calf. It’s funny to watch older kids enjoy ‘chores’ for a change as they help mow the lawn with an old fashioned blade-cutter or pump the water from a well.

NCAA Hall of Champions The NCAA Hall of Champions is a great place to gauge your child’s interest in 23 intercollegiate sports. The completely redesigned facility has more interactive exhibits and just opened this spring with a variety of hands-on opportunities including a ski simulator, a basketball court and a stations where you can throw baseballs or footballs at a moving target. I particularly got a chuckle out of the voice that talks back to participants that told one of my friends he needed to work

Each of the 23 sports stations has trivia, statistics, a piece of equipment or a uniform related to the sport, and general information to keep you engaged. Guests can also learn about the academic focus of the current student-athlete and the career paths of former student-athletes who are now successful in their communities.

Some of the highlights this month include African Lion Awareness Day (presented by Harris Bank) on June 20 to honor the King of the Beasts (African lion). They’ll have special activities to help you learn all about the lions at the Zoo and the Zoo’s efforts to help save this endangered cat.

Maybe the elephant is your animal of choice.

There is something for you too with Elephant Awareness Week on June 20-28. Each day features special activities such as elephant bathing with celebrity guests and an elephant show with a chance for visitors to win an elephant painting. Bathings will be at 11:30 a.m., elephant shows will be at 1:30 p.m. and elephant chats at 3 p.m. Special activities include a celebrity tug-of-war, the elephants’ annual weigh-in, and more! Talk about a ‘weigh’ to make you feel better about your own personal scale!

Whatever your forte, there are plenty of activities going on this month to keep you and the kids wholly entertained and active.

KIMBERLY HARMS has four children (ages 4-23) and is the associate director of media relations at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. You can find all of these events and more at www.VisitIndy.com

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ithout the academic rigors of homework and time-consuming commitments of the school year activities, children have the freedom to explore.

“It’s a good, non-traditional sport. It’s a sport; it’s not a fight,” says Head Coach Jim Owen. “It teaches self-control, balance and hand-eye coordination.”

“Summer is a great time to try something new,” says Annie MinnichBeck, associate director of education at the Indianapolis Art Center.

The 6-week beginners courses, which cost just $50 for youth, include lots of games and activities to help kids learn fundamentals, even before they hold a sword in their hands.

Is there something your child has always wanted to try? Something new she wants to explore? Summer is the perfect chance.

“It’s a relaxed setting,” says Ben Johnson, manager of extended school enrichment and summer camp series for Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation.

Investigate Options Before signing up for the same camps or classes your child completed last year, take some time to consider new options. Discover what really inspires your child.

“Talk to your child,” Johnson urges. “Ask, ‘What are some things you would like to do this summer?’”

Johnson remembers one child who enrolled in theater camp last summer; she had never before stepped on the stage but was interested in trying.

“No only did she have fun and a new experience, but her self-esteem also grow significantly,” he says.

Tour local museums, search online and scour community listings for unique topics and options.

“A lot of people walk through ARTSPARK (a sculpture park) or visit artists working in the studios and get good ideas about what they would like to try,” Minnich-Beck says.

New Local Options Instill a Passion for Learning Summer vacation is still weeks away — many long weeks if you ask the average child — but now is the perfect time to make plans.

“The kids get a lot of individual attention,” Owen says. “It’s fun, and it really does teach kids discipline.”

For details, visit www.indyfencing.com.

Encourage your child to stretch his imagination at home, too. Books offer the perfect opportunity to explore new worlds, nurture outside interests and discover a new passion. During the school year, children often have to read assigned novels or books on certain topics. Summer is the time to give your child permission to read anything, says Tami Edminster, program specialist for the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. Allow your child to pick up a Scooby Doo comic book or Captain Underpants novel if that’s his choice.

“It doesn’t have to be work,” Edminster says of summer reading. “Kids can pick any book they want to read. That’s really when they learn to love books and love reading.”

Join the Fun Don’t overlook enrichment opportunities of your own along side your child. Many programs offer options to learn new skills and explore new activities together.

“Families might have an interest, and they can take a class together,” Minnich-Beck says. “They can find something to do together and bond.”

“There’s a lot of different options,” Johnson says. “If there’s something your child is interested in, there’s probably a camp or a class option out there to try it.”

For example, in its “Mommy, Matisse & Me” for toddlers and adults, educators at the Indianapolis Art Center introduce colors, textures and shapes with creative activities to stimulate and inspire young artists.

Another program, KidsArt, is designed for ages 3 to 5 with adult. Private lessons for older children and parents can often be arranged.

Go Beyond Boring Summer is a time to explore the exotic — interests and activities children might not have time to pursue within the rigors of the school year.

Indianapolis is full of out-of-the-box options for children.

“It’s really about the process and doing something together and not about the finished product,” Minnich-Beck says of the classes.

“Instead of kids wanting basic painting or drawing, they want to try something new,” Minnich-Beck says.

At home, you can join the fun by reading together. Select a family novel to read aloud or find favorite picture books for younger children. Not only is it fun, but it will also help your child stay engaged in learning over summer vacation.

The Indianapolis Art Center obliges with a wide variety of classes, from steel sculpture and beginning metalsmithing to glass blowing and making chain and chainmaille from copper wire.

“It’s great to read a lot with your kids,” Edminster says. “Keep those little brains working and help prevent summer slide.”

Local parks departments offer more than just traditional camps. For example, options sponsored by Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation include theater, art, science and outdoor nature camps.

Overcoming Finances Don’t deter your child’s exploration this summer just because money might be tight. There are frugal options for families.

A basic search of the Virtual Camp Fair at www.indyschild.com found a wide variety of local options: Chinese language and culture camp; Mini Med Camp; history programs at local museums; science and creativity camp; puppet camp; and quilting and sewing programs.

First, look for free and low-cost programs available through the local parks department or neighborhood library.

Sports enthusiasts can gear up for the traditional (basketball, baseball, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, soccer, dance) to the unusual (girls football, fencing, lacrosse, sailing).

For example, the Indianapolis Sailing Club offers sailing camp for children on Geist Reservoir. The one-week camp, offered in June and July, teaches basic sailing and water safety for beginners and more advanced sailing and racing to veterans. For details, visit www. indianapolissailing.org.

In its 87th year, the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library summer reading program begins June 8 with a mystery theme. Reading achievement awards, summer movies, special children’s workshops and other family events are all free.

“As long as things aren’t late, there’s no cost for any library programs,” Edminster says. “So, turn in those books and movies on time.”

Consider short-term classes instead of week-long camps. Many offer the experience without the cost of a full-day, multi-day program.

Finally, ask about payment plans or scholarship options.

The Indianapolis Fencing Club offers beginning fencing classes for both youth (ages 8 and up) and adults at the Boys and Girls Club in Zionsville.

“We give a ton of scholarships,” Minnich-Beck says of the Indianapolis Art Center.

Lisa Young Stiers is Senior Staff Writer for Indy’s Child.

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Variety of Water Sports Make for Unique Summer Experiences In September families can experience kayaking and other outdoor sports, such as fly fishing, at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience at Fort Harrison State Park, which is hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation.

For more daring newbies, families can always rent a canoe or kayak from a place like Rusted Moon Outfitters and just go for it. Of course, this is not how I would recommend getting a first taste of kayaking; however, if this is the route you prefer, check with the store about any lessons they offer novices.

My best friend and her family are bona fide lake people. They live for the lake—or at least they did throughout my formative years.

So it may go without saying that I grew up a latch-on lake person. Though, unfortunately, I haven’t stepped on a boat in years, I remain a wannabe lake goer.

Thanks to my friend’s charitable family who were stuck with me tagging along all those years, I learned to waterski and wasted away my youthful summer days with some serious outdoor play, fried fish and just about no TV. Bliss. What I didn’t think about at the time is waterskiing is an incredible family sport. After all, I wasn’t just hanging out with my friend all summer. She and I spent long days on the boat with her brother, mom and dad. When I hit the lake with other friends of mine, it was always with their families, too. It’s interesting how much freedom and joy I felt out on the lake, yet I was always under the watchful eye of my friends’ parents.

Now that I’m a mom, I wish these sorts of experiences for my own sons and their buddies.

This summer, if you are hoping to introduce your child to the wet and wonderful world of waterskiing, Indiana Water Ski Association (IWSA) board member Carla Stornetta says

the Junior Waterski Clinic at Hawthorn Lake in Danville on June 23 may be the perfect opportunity. Skiers of all levels, including beginners, will be able to learn from (or hone their skills) with experts. Kids can also attend IWSAs Monday Night Ski League—a designated time for beginners to have access to tournament ski lakes with instruction on a consistent basis.

Of course, waterskiing is not the only fish in town for Hoosier kids. There’s kayaking, canoeing, fishing, wake boarding and sailing to name a few, all of which can bring new experiences and perspectives to a young person.

I recently had opportunity to speak with Scott Hicks, president of the Indiana Sailing Foundation. He likens the sport to a chess match that is played out on the water, but believes the sport is many things to many people. For instance, it can be team oriented where kids sail three to a boat or more focused on individual performance should a kid prefer to participate individually on a boat.

Regardless, Hicks says of sailing, “sportsmanship is required. It’s cerebral. It has rules. You need to know the rules to go out

and compete.” Unfamiliar with sailing myself, I learned that the rules can vary throughout the course so young sailors need to educate themselves on the rules and assert themselves out on the course.

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Sailing is also a sport that can take a young person up through college. Hicks says that young people typically start sailing around eight years old and often continue up through high school and college (think scholarship parents). He does recommend kids first try sailing at a summer camp like those offered

by Eagle Creek Sailing Club and Indianapolis Sailing Club to gain the basic knowledge needed for more serious sailing.

Of course waterskiing and sailing are great sports, but what is youth without a canoe or kayak trip or two? These are great tried and true water activities a child can pursue throughout life. Hoosier Canoe And Kayak Club is a terrific resource for Hoosiers interested in these sports. The club periodically offers an Introduction to Paddling class at Thatcher Recreation Center pool specifically for kids.

The club is also planning a youth canoe trip in August.

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R e so urc e s flip@theflipzone.com www.theflipzone.com Activities Included: Enjoy a week of fun learning fundamental gymnastic and tumbling skills.

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Animal Camp at Silly Safari Station

Alligator Aaron, Director 12104 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis 317-862-9003 alligatoraaron@sillysafaris.com Activities Included: Hands on positive human-animal interaction. Public speaking.

At Animal Camp, every activity revolves around exotic and domestic animals. It is the only place where campers can have real hands on experiences with the exotic animals they see on TV. At the end, the campers star in their very own Silly Safari Live Animal Show at a cookout for family.

Character Counts Summer Camp

Elaine Scaife 2902 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis 317-926-0358 elaine_scaife@yahoo.com www.indynewlight.org Activities Included: Character Education, Financial Literacy, Real World Business Bazarr, Skating, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Bowling, Laser Tag, Circus, Indy Parks, Indiana Museum of Art, Football, etc.

Our program is for families who are seeking quality summer enrichment and fun. It is age appropriate, challenging, educational, and and offers unique opportunities for children to improve their character and behavior, boost their self-esteem, and increase their life skills knowledge in a structured setting through our Character Education program.

Chinese Language and Culture Summer Camp at IUPUI

Confucius Institute, IUPUI, 425 University Blvd., Indianapolis Nick Brasovan 317-278-7900 nbrasova@iupui.edu confucius.iupui.edu Activities Included: Chinese language, calligraphy, song and dance, martial arts, games and crafts.

The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis proudly presents the Chinese Language and Culture Summer Camp at IUPUI. The camp provides the opportunity to learn Chinese languahe and culture in a funfocused atmosphere. Most instructors come from Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China, and teaching assistants come from the IUPUI School of Education.

Beth-El Zedeck Presents: “Hangin’ in Hawaii” Summer camp 2009

600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis Joanie Waldman 317-259-6854 jwaldman@bez613.org Activities Included: Weekly creative themes, arts and crafts, water fun at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s. Water play for 12 months +, 18 months + and 2+.

Music/Creative Movement, Entertainment, Field Trip Fridays for 4’s and 5’s.

Our Summer Program recognizes that children learn through play. Play fosters total development and should be interwoven in everything children do. During camp, children will experiment and explore by using all five senses. Our campers will thrive on creativity, exploration, discovery, spontaneity and lots of love. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Flip Zone Summer Camp

880 Andico Rd, Plainfield Stephanie Strout 317-838-0667

At the Flip Zone we promote teamwork, build selfesteem, and foster confidence. Our summer camp will build strong, healthy, and flexible kids.

Freetown Village Summer Day Camp

4601 N. Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis (St. Alban’s Church) Marriam A. Umar 317-631-1870 marriam@freetownvillage.org www.freetownvillage.org Activities Included: Structured learning environment highlighting history, manners/etiquette, culture & the arts.

Crafts, theater, math/reading, leadership development, hands on activities, field trips, team building, health & nutrition.

Nine (9) weekly sessions designed to allow campers to make learning fun! Our Summer Camp fosters discovery and personal growth. Children will learn about themselves and their community while developing a stronger sense of purpose. Each week ends with a showcase, highlighting the week’s activities.

Indianapolis Children’s Choir Summer Choral Festival

4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis 317-940-9640 info@icchoir.org www.icchoir.org Activities Included: Mass choir rehearsals, Solfege classes, small group education/instruction, snacks, Kodaly classes

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir Summer Festival brings young people who like to sing to the Butler University campus for a wonderful week of musicmaking and fun. It’s a great way for music-loving kids to learn, laugh, and sing together in a vigorous, fastpaced enjoyable way. The week culminates in an unforgettable experience on the magnificent Clowes Memorial Hall concert stage.

JCC Summer Camp

6701 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis 317-251-9467 aatlas@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org Activities Included: Summer fun with cook-outs, games, daily swimming and ARC swim lessons in the JCC’s water park, team sports, arts & crafts, music, nature exploration, field trips, Israeli culture with counselors from Israel!

For more than 90 years, children have spent their summers exploring, playing, creating and growing at JCC summer camps. Shlichim, Israeli counselors, bring special talents and share Israeli culture with our campers. All campers swim daily in the JCC’s very own water park and participate in Red Cross certified swim lessons.

Kamp Kaleidoscope

9709 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis 317 849-9551 childcare@trinitywesleyan.com Activities Included: Loads of fun & adventures in a Christian evironment.

Flexible Registration means you only pay for the days you come! By the Day, by the Week, or All Summer!

Safe environment. Offsite Trips & Activities included! We run our own bus, so we have the flexibility to enjoy a variety of local activities & events! Experienced Staff-Creative Program-Frequent Trips-A Caring Place-Swimming-Sports-Games. Early & Late care included! Ministry of Trinity Wesleyan Church Let’s Get Cooking

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carmellin@youngchefsacademy.com www.youngchefsacademy.com Activities Included: Cooking, food preparation, meal etiquette.

Young Chefs Academy is a cooking school for kids.

This is more than just peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We teach children the joy of cooking in a kid friendly and cafe environment. Summer camp’s theme changes every week. Get ready to have some fun! To reserve your spot, e-mail carmelin@youngchefsacademy.com

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will encourage creative learning, utilizing games to develop socialization skills, logic and strategy processes. Creativity, writing skills are strengthened Nine individual camps: Strategy Camp, Wordsmith Camp, Website Design Camp, Video Game Camp, CCG Camp, Dungeons and Dragons Camp. Each camp has a game component, a learning component, socializing and fun. The camps are designed to strengthen logic, writing, strategy, life skills, creativity, etymology, computer and people or socializations skills.

Riviera Club Summer Day Camps

5640 N. Illinois St, Indianapolis Therese Love 317-255-5471 tlove@rivi.org www.rivi.org Activities Included: Various sport camps such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, gymnastics, cheerleading, kickball along with traditional day camp activities such as games, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, pottery and more.

Full and half day preschool camps with themes for children ages 3-5 and Full and half day camps for children ages 6-12. Our Splash Camps are for water lovers, offering a variety of aquatic activities such as diving, swimming, canoeing, exploring scuba and tons of water fun. Recreation Camps offer a full day of tradition summer camp activities. All full day camper receive swim lessons. For a little more, campers may elect to have tennis instruction too.

Summer Day Camp at Traders Point Creamery Farm

9101 Moore Road, Zionsville 317-733-1700 ortours@tpforganics.com Dates: July 7th-July 9th (child is entering 2nd or 3rd grade in the fall)

Are your kids interested in learning about life on the farm? They can come spend three days being real “farm hands.” We’ll help milk cows, collect eggs, work in the garden, and tend the animals. It won’t all be work-we’ll also spend time hiking along Eagle Creek, discovering the ecosystem within and around the Creamery. And, of course, we’ll make crafts and food! Come meet new friends at the Farm and eat the Creamery’s yummy treats Every Day! Sylvan Learning Centers

8450 Westfield Blvd. Ste 210, Indianapolis 317-257-6703 sylvan1800@choiceonemail.com http://tutoring.sylvanlearning. com/centers/46240/index.cfm Sylvan Learning Center- West 77 South Girls School Rd Suite 210 Indianapolis ,In 46231 317-247-7664 sylvan1802@choiceonemail.com http://tutoring.sylvanlearning. com/centers/46231/index.cfm Sylvan Learning CenterSouth 8729 U.S. Highway 31 south Indianapolis,In 46227 317-888-0438 sylvan1801@choiceonemail.com http://tutoring.sylvanlearning. com/centers/46227/index.cfm Activities Included: Hands on, computer time, games, token reward

Grade appropriate reading, math, writing programs.

SAT/ACT mini camps and test taking strategies.

Programs run 1 to 7 weeks in length.

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CYO Camp Rancho Framasa

2230 N. Clay Lick Road, Nashville 888-988-2839 x 22 info@campranchoframasa.org www.campranchoframasa.org Activities Included: Swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, high ropes course, drama, outdoor cooking, camping out, firebuilding, games, sports, archery, canoeing, campcraft, all camp games and evening campfires.

Inclusive recreational residential summer camp. ACA accredited. Established in 1946. United Way agency. Owned by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and southern Indiana. Offers 3 day and 6 day sessions. Offering traditional, teen and trip and travel programs.

GERI Summer Camps

100 N. University St. BRNG 5108A, Purdue University, West Lafayette Stacey Folyer, Admin Asst 765-494-7243 geri@purdue.edu www.purdue.edu/geri Activities Included: Swimming, basketball, bowling, scavenger hunts, game tournaments, field trips

GERI Summer Camps offer academic programs designed to stimulate your imagination and expand your abilities.

Day, All Girls Dance Camp

15 Harbourtown Center, Noblesville 46062 & 9625 150th St, Noblesville 317-877-7465 & 317-776-2282 Michele Stewart pink_slipper@verizon.net www.pinkslipperdancestudio.com Activities Included: Dance, crafts, snacks, pictures, movies

Angelina Ballerina, Care Bear Picnic, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Swan Lake, HSM3, Hawaiian Princess, Pop Star

Day and Residential, Co-ed iD Tech Camps

Purdue University & 60 Universities and 25 States Nationwide 1-888-709-TECH ( 8324) www.internalDrive.com

Create digital movies, websites, video games, robots and more! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-18 at 60 universities nationwide, including Purdue.Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and iD Programming Academy. www.internalDrive.com or 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Code: IN22

Todd Academy Summer Camp

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Riley Fitness Adventure Presented by Riley Hospital for Children and the Indianapolis Zoo

What do giraffes, zebras, rhinos and humans all have in common?

— We all need daily physical activity to stay healthy!

Join the experts of Riley Hospital for Children and the animals of the Indianapolis Zoo in the Plains Biome to experience the excitement!

Saturday, June 6, 2009* 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W.Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (Event is included with regular zoo admission) *Rain date — Saturday, June 13, 2009 Families can learn how jumping like a kangaroo, running like a lion, eating healthy like a giraffe, stretching like an ostrich and being strong like a rhino can be easily accomplished through the power of play!

Creating and maintaining sound nutrition and physical activity habits is a family commitment.

Working together as a family is the key to success!

Here are some tips to help your family get started: • Limit sugar-sweetened beverages.

• Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

• Participate in 60 minutes of active play each day.

• Remove television from children’s bedrooms.

• Eat breakfast daily.

• Limit eating out, especially fast food.

• Have regular family meals.

• Limit portion sizes.

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Fireworks In 2006, 11 people in the United States died, and an estimated 9,200 were treated in ER departments for fireworks-related injuries, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One-third of those injured were under age 15. Fireworks injuries most often affect the hands, eyes, head, face and ears, can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement, and can cause blindness, third-degree burns and permanent scarring.

“Children should avoid contact with fireworks and watch from a safe distance,” Dr. Patel says.

What about sparklers?

Sparklers, which can reach temperatures above 1,000° F, can easily burn children’s hands and, when swung around, other people.

But, they are a beloved childhood tradition.

“Clearly, kids love sparklers,” Dr. Patel admits. “Adults must make sure children are very closely supervised.”

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or children, summer is the season of suntanned skin, calloused soles and grass-stained knees . It’s the season of bike riding, ball throwing and bug catching. It’s sparklers, later bedtimes and ice cream. But sometimes, suntanned skin can burn. Bikes can fall. Bugs can sting. And what was supposed to be a day trip to the park can end up being a long—and sometimes frightening—trip to the ER.

We talked with family medicine physician Risheet Patel, MD, with Olio Road Family Care, to get some answers about how to handle—and prevent—common summer accidents and injuries.

“Prevention is the best medicine,” Dr. Patel says. “Know what the potential dangers are and warn the kids.”

Foot Injuries Bare feet is one of the joys of summer but roughly five shoeless children are treated for foot injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital each week. “Some of these injuries can be detrimental if the nail bed is avulsed or there is a foreign body that is difficult to remove,” Gittelman says. “Prevention is simple—wear shoes when running around outside.” Still, if you can’t imagine your children not experiencing the feel of grass underfoot, Brooks says to closely monitor where they’re playing.

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Bee Stings For severe reactions (which include trouble breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling anywhere on the face, throat feeling tight, weakness and turning blue), call 911 and check the child’s airway and breathing.

Broken Bones & SPRAINS For severe reactions (which include trouble breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling anywhere on the face, throat feeling tight, weakness and turning blue), call 911 and check the child’s airway and breathing.

“An acute reaction needs to be addressed immediately,” Dr. Patel says.

Sun Safety Sunburn can happen surprisingly quickly. Even just 10 to 20 minutes of sun exposure can lead to burns, Dr. Patel says.Wearing sunscreen every day is the best protection.

According to the American Association of Pediatrics, for babies under 6 months, avoid sun exposure and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts and brimmed hats. For young children, apply sunscreen—at least 15 SPF—30 minutes before going outside, even on cloudy days. Older children should cover up as much as possible, avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and apply about 1 ounce of at least 15 SPF sunscreen every two hours. For more detailed information, visit www.aap.org/advocacy/ archives/tanning.htm.

If sunburn does occur, move your child out of the sun and apply a wet towel or Calamine lotion to sooth the skin. If blisters appear, call your doctor.

“Blisters may indicate a deeper burn that may need prescription medicine,” Dr. Patel says.

Poison Ivy Poison ivy not only causes an itchy, irritating rash, but it also may cause a severe reaction, such as giant red sores, in some people.

Familiarize yourself with poison ivy so you know what to avoid. (Check out www. poison-ivy.org for pictures.)

“An acute reaction needs to be addressed immediately,” Dr. Patel says.

Commonly, people get poison ivy by touching the leaves or vine and getting the oil on their hands or clothes.

1. Remove the stinger if still present by scraping the back of a straight-edged object (such as a credit card) across the stinger. Don’t use tweezers, which may increase the amount of venom released.

Dr. Patel suggests washing quickly to remove the oils, and avoid touching yourself or others. “If you touch other parts of your body, you can spread the oils around,” he says. “If you wait, the oil will soak into the skin and cause a reaction.”

2. Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water.

An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream might sooth the rash.

For severe cases, see your doctor.

3. Place ice (wrapped in a washcloth) on the site of the sting for 10 minutes and then off for 10 minutes. Repeat.

4. If necessary, give the child an antihistamine or apply creams that reduce itching.

Wondering if an ER trip is necessary? Dr. Patel urges parents to call their family doctor, even if it’s after hours or on the weekend.

“Call your doctor, and describe the symptoms,” Dr. Patel says.

“We’d rather save an ER visit if we can.”

5. Over the next several days, watch for signs of infection— increased redness, swelling or pain.

To prevent bee stings, avoid rapid, jerky movements around insect hives or nests, and perfumes and floral-patterned or dark clothing, Gittelman says. “Use appropriate insect repellants and protective clothing, and use caution when eating outdoors, especially with sweetened beverages or in areas around garbage cans, which often attract bees.”

Kara Gebhart Uhl is a Fort Thomas, Ky.-based freelance writer and editor. To read more of her work visit www. karagebhartuhl.com. To learn more about her family visit www.pleiadesbee.com. LISA YOUNG STIERS is Senior Staff Writer for Indy’s Child.

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“It’s a hot topic among families to eat healthy. Eating fruits and vegetables is critical to your health. If you eat a balanced diet, consider organics and locally grown produce,” said Angie Cheetz, registered dietician and wellness coordinator at National Institute for Fitness and Sport.

“Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants which fight cancer, are high in fiber leaving you satisfied and provide vitamins and minerals in a natural fat-free, low-calorie package.”

Check the Indy’s Child Calendar online or in this issue for a full list of farmers’ markets!

Buying local produce and goods positively affects our state’s economy. According to Victoria Wesseler, creator of www.goinglocal-info.com, she has made an impassioned plea for what she is calling an Indiana Local Food Stimulus Package, noting that if half the families in Indiana shifted a little more than six dollars of their current weekly food budget to the purchase of Indiana grown or produced local food that this would provide an annual contribution of 300 million dollars into the local Indiana economy. Studies consistently show that a dollar spent locally will multiply itself by three to five times making the actual economic impact of that one dollar in the local community where it was spent far greater than a buck.

That’s great, but what about my pocket-book? Well, believe it or not you could pay less or the same buying local produce, meats and dairy than at the store. Kelly Huff, a member of the North Indy food buying club, said that within the fifty families involved in their group they achieve bulk buying power to provide organic sustainable produce year-round.

“It is important to my family to support local farmers who use responsible farming practices.

I’m amazed at the taste of local food, especially eggs. You see the color of the yoke and know it is nutrient-rich. The milk is delicious and wholesome and the animals are treated well and cows are grass-fed. It’s worth the hours I put in to benefit the family.” The buying club Huff is involved in requires three-hours a month of work helping sort orders or whatever is needed. “I cannot afford to eat this way without the buying club co-operative.”

How to Become a Locavore

Eating Local Impacts the Earth, Wallet & Figure The rooster crows at sunrise. A local farmer wakes and prepares to feed cattle fresh, nutrient-rich grass and check on free-ranging chickens nearby. The earth awakens as sunshine forces the dew to warm and fall from bright leaves on plants growing tomatoes and zucchini. This may sound all too idealistic for city-folk. However, the experience to work on a farm or the taste of fresh produce can be had by those who explore the many opportunities to love on their local farmers

The benefits of eating local foods For a moment, put aside what you’ve been programmed to think about food. This may require tapping into your fifth grade health class to remember the importance of fresh produce. Aside from the nostalgia of days gone by, eating locally grown foods has many benefits.

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Who? What? How? Ground zero for finding local produce and goods is to shop at a farmers market. This is a nostalgic way of taking your time on a Saturday morning to carefully choose your week’s groceries, talk with the farmers, ask questions about their practices and discuss what’s coming in their wagons next week. Prices are competitive and the produce is as fresh as possible. “I love setting up and talking with people at farmers markets.The labor spent in the fields pays off when

you meet the families that appreciate how we respect and care for our property so they can share in the stewardship of the land,” said Craig Brown, with Brown Family Farm who provides transitional organic eggs, pork and beef. You will see Farmer Craig at farmers markets selling ready-to-eat locally grown organic foods in a retro1970’s street cart.

Locavores appreciate the time and labor spent by local farmers; especially if they garden themselves, are members of a buying club, like Kelly Huff, or participate in a CSA, community supported agriculture.

A CSA is a farm or group of farmers who solicit customers by asking them to purchase a share of their harvest. Some require hands-on involvement on the farm, while others simply ask for a flat fee and a commitment to pick-up orders on time.

There are several websites listing CSAs in Indianapolis. What you’ll find on-line is the season in which they operate, the type of farm and goods they produce, how long they’ve been in business, the number of shares they have for sale, as well as the cost and duration of the harvest and if there is any work required by members. “At Victory Village, one of the Himelick family farm locations in Indianapolis, offers families a share of our harvest for 400 dollars. This will get families three to four grocery bags of produce each week from May through October or 16 to 20 weeks,” said Jennifer King, general manager. “Some people buy a half-share or split with another family the responsibility of picking up and eating all the food.”

If finding a buying club or signing up with a CSA seems too time consuming, Farm Fresh Delivery has made it as easy as blueberry pie to get your organic or local produce delivered right to your door.

Granted there are some fossil fuels burned getting it there, it’s better than the 2,000 miles commercial produce travels to your grocery or the hundreds of other vehicles it takes to pick up the produce. “The mission of Farm Fresh Delivery is to provide a convenient way to enjoy organic, all natural and local foods. We believe that local foods can benefit our health, our local economy and our environment.

Over 90 percent of the groceries we deliver, including milk, eggs, bread, meats, cheese, sauces are produced in the Midwest. Even more local produce will be available this growing season as we build our network of farmers. Our produce bins are comprised of a seasonal mix of fruits and veggies—organically grown whenever possible.

Members can customize their bins to optimize the value or splurge on a fresh pineapple or local shiitake mushrooms. We strive to offer an affordable, convenient service that connects our members to the Midwest farmers and artisans,” said Michelle Medows, head of business operations who added they deal directly with local farmers and get produce two to three days from harvest.

To only mention produce is inconclusive to the many farmers who provide products as well as raw goods to the local markets.

Kay Grimm at Basic Roots Community Foods works with twelve different farmers to provide a variety of foods from beef and poultry to raw dairy. Raw products are not pasteurized and include the enzymes and bacteria important to fight disease and aid digestion.

“There are 100 or more farms that are just too small to be certified organic, but practice farming with integrity and love what they do and that energy comes through in their delicious food,” said Grimm.

Understanding the big picture is critical to break-free of habits you do simply because that’s what you’ve always done.When you purchase produce from the grocery you know it’s a good start for your family’s health—but it could be better (a lot better) for a lot more people if you’re purchasing from local farmers. Generally speaking, the hundreds of farmers with less than 100 acres depend on local farmers markets, buying clubs and CSAs to ensure the lost art of farming can provide the most nutritious, animal-friendly, environmentallyconscious food available.

Nikki Keever is a freelance writer. She is a wife and mother of three who has recently converted her family to vegetarianism and is eating heartily for healthier, longer, happier lives.

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Health and Wellness for Your Preschooler Creative Ways to Help Kids Keep Active and Eat Healthy

Whether you are potty training, teaching the importance of sharing or practicing handwriting skills, life with a preschooler is busy. As a mother of two preschool-aged children, I wonder if my children are getting right amounts of physical activity and adequate nutrition. A recent study by William H. Brown at the University of South Carolina found preschoolers might not be active enough during their playtime.

Additionally, when preschoolers take a sack lunch to a daycare facility, they may not get a good variety of whole grains, fruits or vegetables.

Here are creative ways to increase your preschooler’s activity: • Take turns throwing and catching a ball—they are important motor skills for preschoolers to develop.

• Take walks as a family—it’s a great way to introduce pedestrian safety.

• Put a piece of tape on the ground and have your child work on jumping over the line or walking pretending it is a tightrope in a circus!

vegetables into small pieces to prevent choking, 1/2 inch or smaller. Your preschooler might eat his vegetables!

• Play classic games such as Duck-DuckGoose, Ring Around the Rosy and Hide and Seek—they all require movement and don’t require any investment into special equipment or lessons.

Remember, how you behave with food will teach your child about healthy eating.

Instead of touting the virtues of the “clean plate club,” ask your child if his tummy is telling him that he is full. Encourage eating until satisf ied, not until the food is gone. Also, try not to make food a reward.

Sometimes it seems easier to say, “Stop crying and you can have a cookie,” but a better response is “I’m sorry you are sad.

Do you want a hug?”

Nutritionally, preschoolers should have a mix of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meats and beans.

• Use easy-to-pack foods such as lowfat yogurt, and apples or bananas, and whole grain cereal bars in your child’s sack lunch.

• Avoid packaged pastries and fried snacks such as potato chips.

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• Offer prewashed carrots or celery with low-fat ranch dressing—be sure to cut

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This Summer, Take a Tech Vacation

Making a Break From Technology to Bond with Family want to answer—and it really is a question— is whether interactive gadgets are making life better for your family.

Interactive technology has a way of taking over family time. It starts innocently enough. Someone—maybe you—checks an e-mail, opens a laptop, answers a text, fires up a video game or pulls out a set of headphones. Before you know it, family members are sitting in living rooms or around restaurant tables unable to interact with each other because they are so busy interacting with devices.

Some people regard this trend as nothing short of a moral issue. Their recommendation is that parents “Just say No!” to all kinds of technology. In most families, it’s not that simple. The reason everyone uses interactive devices is because they create genuine benef its. The risk is that those benef its are crowding out other things that matter—a little like the kid who f ills his plate so full of mashed potatoes that there’s no room for salad.

One way to get a grip on whether interactive technology is improving or undermining family life is by taking a Tech Vacation. Call it a time out or a black out or even digital detox. The question you

Summer is a great time to experiment with these ideas because disconnecting won’t put schoolwork at risk, and people still accept “I was on vacation” as a reason for being out of touch. Rather than huddling with your spouse and trying to make rules, involve your kids in exploring what matters to your family and how technology f its into that picture. Start by asking what counts as interactive technology. Cellphones?

Laptops? Video games? MP3 players?

Digital cameras? Land phones? TV? Talk about what it would be like to live without each one of these devices.

Now design a family experiment to see what it feels like to be unplugged.

Decide on a time frame. Some families start by turning off all interactive devices (including the TV) at a specif ic time each day. The obvious choice is dinnertime, but you might also consider establishing a family time for cooking, reading, playing board games or even housecleaning. If possible, stretch the experiment and plan an Unplugged Day or even an entire week.

To get best results on a longer Tech Vacation, involve your kids in setting ground rules.

Will you go cold turkey or will everyone get an interactive window each day? Will you take a cellphone for “emergencies”? (If so, be sure to def ine that term.) Will you have different rules for travel and “being

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Keep these discussions light.

The goal isn’t to demonize a particular interactive technology (or the people who use it). Instead, try to foster an attitude of curiosity and exploration. Here are some other tips for getting the most out of your Tech Vacation.

Plan ahead

Obviously, adults need to tell clients and co-workers when they will be “off the clock.” Teens might also want to warn friends that they are going off line. The comments and reactions they get can also be part of the experiment.

Notice emotions Many people initially feel anxious when they are disconnected from interactive devices. Thinking about what you might be missing is part of the withdrawal process.

It may be uncomfortable but hang in to see what’s on the other side.

Collect props. Children who are accustomed to spending all their discretionary time with gadgets may be at a loss for what to do. Pull out age appropriate board games, puzzles, construction toys and art supplies. Give older children a sketchpad or a notebook so they can record their feelings. Or start a family journal in which everyone makes notes about how the vacation is going.

Share a project Plan an activity that requires family members to cooperate to reach a goal. If possible, do something outdoors. Go for a hike. Paddle a canoe to a picnic destination.

Be f lexible about the goal so it can change if family members come up with different ideas about what they want to do.

Be present Interactive devices pull attention away from away from physical reality. Think about reconnecting with your own sensations.

It may seem hokey, but try deep breathing together. Or sing. Or skip. Notice every detail about your surroundings-and each other.

Talk to each other— or not If conversation feels self-conscious, try using prompts like those available in the game Table Topics. Or sit with the silence and see what emerges. Just thinking your own thoughts in each other’s company can feel pretty good once you get used to it. At the end of your Tech Vacation, take stock.

What did each person enjoy about being unplugged? Which devices and experiences were missed most? Why? Some family members may be excited about “found” time and new powers of concentration.

Others may realize that being plugged in actually enriches their family connections.

In either case, use your new insights to reconf igure family time so everyone gets both the benef its of interactive technology and the rewards off the grid. If you do that, your Tech Vacation will create the contentment that comes from knowing that you—and not your interactive devices— are making decisions about what’s best for your family.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing about families and the Internet for over fifteen years. She is the mother of three computer-savvy kids. Other Growing Up Online columns appear on her website www.growing-up-online.com..

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BounceU, the nation’s leader in bounce entertainment, is rocking and rolling in Fishers.They offer a whopping 6000 square feet of the hottest inflatables in the nation constructed with top-shelf materials, a clean, climate-controlled environment, incredible customer service, and non-stop jumping and sliding mania in a private-party atmosphere.

With cutting-edge play structures, video arcade and other games, BounceU offers a safe and comfortable indoor environment that makes it easy for parents to join their children in fun, one-on-one playtime.

In fact, BounceU is specially designed to provide parent/child interaction. It’s several steps above some of the other bare-bones gymnasium type drop-off competitors. Plus, BounceU has special party rooms designed for things like opening presents, handing out Little League trophies or just eating lots of pizza!

BounceU houses two giant stadiums each with 23-foot ceilings. The inf latable structures are age-appropriate for all age ranges including adults and include, among others, the famous and challenging Spider Climb Mountain with giant slide, a 5-in-1 mini-play obstacle course, Dodge City and Tug-O-War, 20-foot Super Slide, BU Hoops, BU boxing and a 60-foot Obstacle Course. Each one provides an opportunity for children to release a lot of energy and have a great time while they’re doing it.

Owner Randy Miller of Fishers, opened BounceU in December 2008, “We are open on off-school days and holidays which gives the kids a great healthy and affordable activity to keep them busy!

Plus, we have outstanding summer day camp specials all summer long—rain or shine.”

Private birthday celebrations are monitored by Party Pros—young, energetic employee guides skilled in the arts of time management, crowd control and multi-tasking. As soon as parents walk through the door with their kids, the Party Pros take over. They They spent months looking for the perfect location organize the presents, refreshments and goody bags, and finally settled on 96th street just off the I-69 entertain guests and keep each individual party exit, just behind the Wal-Mart and Staples. This moving like a well-oiled machine. (BounceU can Fishers location is readily accessible from many 08307 INFINITI INDY PM Northeast Page 1 Indianapolis, Fishersareas 2:52 including accommodate up to 105 at anyCHILD time). AD_F 12/5/08

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In addition to daily public open bounce, BounceU has a number of private party packages to fit any budget starting with a Tiny Tot Party for up to 8 kids at $125. Each stadium and party room is equipped with stereo systems so you can bring your own IPOD and listen to your own tunes or enjoy our selection! We even provide the paper products and keep a list of who got what—which makes those ever-important thank-you notes easier to prepare,” Miller adds.

BounceU caters to all groups, including birthdays and graduations, good-grade rewards, sports team strategy meetings, sports award ceremonies, teen meets, fundraisers, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, field trips, child therapy groups, retreats, camp groups, overnight parties, motivational or educational speakers, and any other event your imagination can conjure up.

BounceU also is proud to support many area school fundraisers with donations of parties and open bounce sessions, and hosting school fundraising opportunities. “I’m very into what we can give back to the schools and community,” Miller said.

“In fact, we’ve already been partnering with schools for fundraising opportunities. BounceU is a truly great reward for kids.”

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Project 18: Tackling Childhood Weight Issues

New Program Educates on Obesity Risks and Leading Healthier Lives We all lead very busy lives. Time for healthy meals and exercise seems to slip away from us. Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent is aware of the challenges family members face trying to maintain a healthy weight and good eating habits.

The increase in foods high in calories and low in nutritional value, along with more sedentary activities such as being on the computer, watching TV and playing videogames are challenging obstacles to overcome.

But consider this season’s alarming stats: • 1 in 3 children in Indiana are now overweight.

• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most common medical condition of childhood is being overweight.

• Overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming an overweight or obese adult. Data from the Office of the United States Surgeon General show that the risk increases to 80 percent if one or both parents are also overweight.

If these trends continue, by 2030, 86 percent of adults will be overweight or obese, according to MedLine.

Our children are developing unhealthy lifestyle habits, which are becoming increasingly accepted. This is a crucial time to begin to develop a good defense against the continuation of those poor habits and to replace them with ways to ensure a better quality of health.

“Data from 2004 show 15.6 percent of Indiana children ages 10 to 17 were obese— meaning having a body mass index of 30 or greater,” explained Anne Coleman, R.N., administrator for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. “Helping children establish healthy eating and exercise habits is important because children who are obese are at an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, depression and heart disease as they grow older. This is why we have teamed with Peyton Manning—he is great at reaching out to kids.”

A three-time NFL MVP and quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning

is leading Indiana children to live healthier lives through Project 18—a new community- and school-based program from Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. This program is designed to educate Indiana residents on the risks obesity poses and to encourage Indiana residents to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.

Look for the Project 18 mobile unit at upcoming events throughout Central Indiana this summer. Interactive exhibits illustrate the connection between food choice and excess fat, as well as the limitations of carrying excess fat. Children also can sign up for the Project 18 MVP Club. MVPs receive daily e-mail messages and tips for living a healthy lifestyle.

“Childhood obesity affects the entire community,” said Joanne Hilden, M.D., medical director at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent and leader of the medical advisory team for Project 18.

“We are all responsible to reach out and try to address this issue in a fun and positive way.”

For recipes, games, tips and more, or to sign up for Project 18, visit project18.stvincent.org.

Choices for Champions Follow Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning’s lead

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent offers parents assistance in identifying and addressing their children’s issues with weight. “Good nutrition and exercise are imperative to help give our kids a fighting chance at better health,” explained Dr. Hilden. “Programs like L.I.F.E. for Kids and Project 18 enrich our communities as we invest in our children’s future.”

and f ill your family’s training table with nutritious foods to help your child make healthy eating choices by reinforcing what they learn in Project 18 with your own good habits.

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Considering his aversion to school, a tutor, possibly a college student, could be a good choice.

Your son definitely needs to see a counselor. Don’t worry about his saying that he will not talk. What he is really saying is that the counselor will find out what is bothering him.

Children in significant stress want to get better but don‘t know how. The counselor will know how to talk to your son and how to help him. You cannot let this situation go on any longer.

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school is that her printing is totally unreadable. How can we help her improve her printing? —Two Problems Answer: Don’t worry about your daughter’s fidgeting. She could be a little bit hyperactive, but she is coping well if this is the case. Many successful adults are fidgeters.

The real problem that you need to be concerned about is your child’s poor printing.

It doesn’t sound like a new problem, but one that started in kindergarten when she first picked up a pencil.

Guided practice is probably necessary to improve her printing. Go back to the beginning and work with groups of letters that are related because they are generally made of straight lines or curves. Start by having her trace the letters, then she should connect dashes to form the letters. Finally, she should reproduce them without any aids.

If this doesn’t work, she may require more intervention to improve her printing. There is always the possibility of a learning disability in this area.

Incidentally, this problem with printing could disappear next year as your child begins to use cursive handwriting. It is much easier for some children to do and is taught before printing in many countries.

This year my very bright daughter in middle school transferred to a

Answer: Many children who attend magnet schools are faced with the same problem—not that this makes it easier on your daughter. Of course, you can point out that there will always be students who are better than she is.

You can go on to say that high school football stars are not always college stars, nor are college stars always stars in the pros. While all this is true, it is hardly likely to be a satisfying answer to students of any age.

It is very difficult for bright students to accept no longer being the best.

The best approach is to focus on how much she has learned since she started this magnet school. Remind her over and over again, how much more she is learning. Point out what a great advantage this will be later on when she is in high school, as it will give her an edge over her classmates.

Should the situation get too bad with your daughter unable to get beyond not being the best student, she could leave the magnet school. This is probably not a good solution as she will then feel that she has failed. What she needs, of course, is affirmation of her success at this school

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Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive selfimage. Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori!

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Ages/Grades: Pre-Kindergarten classes: must be 4 by September 1, 2009. Kindergarten Enrichment classes: open to kindergarten aged children Kindergarten Connection provides each child with stimulating and challenging activities which utilize a variety of learning styles. Kindergarten Connection incorporates a multi-modality approach to learning using visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic activities. The skills taught are: pre-reading, reading, math, basic phonics, computer, writing/printing,

social. Kindergarten Connection has a maximum teacher/student ratio of 1:5.

The Montessori Learning Center

Elizabeth Williams 1402 W. Main St. Carmel 317-846-8182 elizabeth@themontessorilearningcenter. com themontessorilearningcenter.com

Ages: Grades 1-3 The Montessori Learning Center Elementary program focuses on developing the whole child through interaction with an interdisciplinary curriculum. Our program specifically meets the needs of each child and is aligned with Indiana State Standards.

Primrose School at WestClay

13096 Moultrie Street Julie Gayes 317-873-0123 jgayes@primrosewestclay.com www.primrosewestclay.com Ages/Grades: Our programs are offered to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

The Primrose School at WestClay is dedicated to providing outstanding educational care to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Our curriculum is NCA accredited and offers many extras such as Spanish, technology, sign language, character development, music appreciation, art appreciation, science, social studies, reading, English, and math.

Please call today to learn how more than 90% of Primrose students out performed the national average.

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Maria Montessori International Academy

6857 West Stonegate Drive Zionsville 317-769-2220 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 3 months to 6 years old

Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image.

Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certification in Montessori Education. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years located in Stonegate, Zionsville, IN.

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IUPUI Center for Young Children

Beth Jeglum, Director 321 Limestone Indianapolis 317-274-3508

bjeglum@iupui.edu childcare.iupui.edu Ages: 2-5 year olds NAEYC Accredited; State Licensed.

Spanish at age 2. Located on the IUPUI campus, the Center for Young Children offers a hands-on approach to learning and play that helps children develop to their full potential. The 30,000-squarefoot facility was designed to foster the development of young children. $162$221 per week. 6:30-6 M-F. Call today for a tour!

Planned Achievement Strategies

P.O. Box 44333, Indianapolis Julia Peterson (317) 319-4443 braund@metacognitivestrategyinstruct metacognitivestrategyinstruction.com

Ages/Grades: Students struggling with reading comprehension in elementary school thru college.

Help your child excel in reading! A highly effective approach to reading comprehension is available. Your child can reach and exceed grade level. Your child learns to plan, monitor and self-evaluate her or his reading improvement. Most of all, your child will enjoy reading! Surprising results in as little as eight weeks.

Todd Academy, Inc.

302 N. East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Sharon Todd 317-636-3100 director@toddacademy.com www.toddacademy.com Ages/Grades: Age 10 or 5th grade thru -grade 12

Todd Academy serves gifted middle and high school students who are seeking a learning challenge. Classes are designed to be fun while motivating the student to stretch academically. Working with the IUPUI SPAN program allows students to take college classes when they are ready for more challenging educational opportunities.

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Fishers Montessori

Peggy White 12806 Ford Rd and 131st and Allisonville Rd., Fishers 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-9

A quality learning environment offering preschool, kindergarten and elementary.

Certification through American Montessori Society. 9-12, 12:30-3, 9-3.

Primrose School at Gray Eagle

Mindy Smith 12290 Olio Road (Olio Road between 116th street and 126th street) Fishers 317-577-9480 mindy@primrosegrayeagle.com Ages: Infants thru full day kindergarten. Before/ after care available.

At Primrose School at Gray Eagle we offer much more than a daycare experience.

Our exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum prepares your child for academic success while fully integrating character development-creating a wellrounded young individual. Our safe, secure environment will provide you with peace-of-mind, knowing that your child is safe, happy and growing everyday! Full Time: $220-$320 per week depending on age. Visit www.PrimroseGrayEagle.com for more information.

Quality Infant Child Care

131st and Cumberland 317-594-9980 lmmlowe@sbcglobal.net Ages/Grades: Infants

Quality infant child care. 13 years experience. Excellent References. Non-smoking. M-Th 7 am-4:30

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My Backyard Fine Arts Preschool at Geist Sports Academy

11960 East 62nd Street Indianapolis 317-823-7734 www.geistsportsacademy.com Ages: 2 year-Pre K (5 year)

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2008-2009.

Children will discover their unique selves and learn about the world around them through exploring the visual arts, creative movement and music appreciation.

9-11:45 a.m. M-Fri; MWF 9-1:30pm.

Meridian St.-Michigan Rd. Maria Montessori International Academy

7507 N. Michigan Road Indianapolis 317-291-5557 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 3 months to 9 years old

Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image.

Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certification in Montessori Education. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years located in Stonegate, Zionsville, IN.

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Parkview Cooperative Preschool

4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis 317-380-0628 tsschmitt@aol.com www.parkviewpreschool.org Ages/Grades: 2 to 5 year olds

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Since 1965 Parkview has been educating children in a learn through play enviroment.Children have hands on experiences in creative art projects,music,literature.

Come play with us this summer at the park and meet Parkview families.Check out dates for Parkview In The Park on our web site.

Multiple Locations

Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives: ICPC

Multiple Locations in Indianapolis Area For schools, see below.

ICPC Line: 317-767-7596 Ages: Preschool classes for ages 2-5; other programs vary-Kindergarten, Stay & Play, Enrichment/Extended Days.

Indianapolis Area Preschool and Kindergarten Cooperatives Cooperative Preschools: great for your child, great for you! Children and parents learn and grow together in the classroom with caring, experienced teachers. Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives (ICPC) member schools are: Apple House: 6121 E. County Rd 100 S, Avon, 797-5925 Butler: 2411 Indianapolis Ave, Indy, 226-4287 Downey: 111 S. Downey Rd, Indy, 359-5304 Edgewood: 4040 E. Thompson Rd, Indy, 767-7730 Fishers Point: 9959 E. 126th St, Fishers, 7674312 Geist Orchard: 7879 N. 700 West, McCordsville, 336-7008 Meridian Hills Nursery School and Kindergarten: 7171 N. Pennsylvania, Indy, 255-0831 Meridian Street: 5500 N. Meridian St, Indy, 767-3003 Northeast Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten: 5805 E. 56th St, Indy, 592-9790 Parkview: 4550 central Ave, Indy, 380-0628 Speedway: 3000 N. High School Rd, Indy, 3562804 Willowcreek: 8170 Hague Rd, Indy, 578-5488

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Arthur M. Glick JCC

6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-251-9467 emills@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org Ages: 6 weeks-Grade K

Our loving caregivers and teachers demonstrate by example and encourage children to behave according to these values as the children are learning, playing and socializing with one another. The JCC embraces a learning-through-play teaching method to engage children in activities that promote creativity, accelerate learning and stimulate social interaction, all at each child’s individual pace.

Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center

600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis Joanie Waldman 317-259-6854 jwaldman@bez613.org Ages/Grades: 12 mos.+, 18 mos.+, 2’s+ (8:50 am to 12:30 pm or 3:00 pm and choice of days). 3’s+ (8:50 am to 3:00 pm and choice of days). 4’s+/

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PreK and Kindergarten (5 full-day program 8:50 am to 3:00 pm) OPTIONS FOR ALL: Flexible early drop off at 7 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Full Academic Curriculum and Innovative Arts’ Enrichment. Our Program recognizes that intellectual, social, emotional and physical development are interwoven. Our children will thrive on exploration, creativity, curiosity, discovery, spontaneity and more important, lots of love!

Bureau of Jewish Education

Elaine Fairfield, E.C. Director 6711 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis 317-255-3124 efairfield@bjeindy.org Ages: 2 years to Kindergarten

The BJE offers Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten programs for ages 2-6. Special area teachers for: Music, Library, Creative Movement, Swim, Gym, Hebrew and Art. Our developmental program encourages your child through curiosity, exploration and active participation. Extended days and morning care are offered.

Children’s Day In Nursery School and Traditional Preschool

Christy Whaley 5500 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis 317-253-0472 cwhaley@msumc.org www.msumc.org Ages: Nursery School and Preschool

The Children’s Day In Nursery School is a fully inclusive early childhood program with an emphasis on Christian values. It is designed to offer children 9 months to 3 years a positive and developmentally appropriate experience in the care of experienced caregivers. Classes are offered weekdays from 9 am to 2:30 pm. CDI Preschool program provides a quality developmentally appropriate education for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Program includes weekly Christian Life Skills, First Steps in Music (ICC) and Book Club. 3’s: T & Th, 4/5’s MWF. 9-2:30 pm. Summer Camp available.

Children’s Circle of Second Presbyterian Church

7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis Regina Covey for Registration; Director Susan Stewart for Curriculum 317-252-5517 rcovey@secondchurch.org Ages/Grades: 7 months to 5 years

Children’s Circle is a weekday, developmentally appropriate, activity-based Christian program. We meet the needs of the whole child in a fun, creative, nurturing environment. Here, children can develop the skills necessary to live in today’s world. Our experienced faculty leads children toward discovery of who they are and what they can do. We embrace excellence in education by nurturing the whole child -- physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.

Early Childhood Center, The Church at the Crossing

John Drake or Kelly Belt 9111 N. Haverstick Rd. Indianapolis 317-575-6508 jdrake@churchatthecrossing.org

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www.churchatthecrossing.org Ages: 12mos-Pre-K 5’s Our Mothers Day Out (12-35mos) 9:15-2:30 and Preschool (3yrs-PreK’s) programs provide relaxed, playful, secure environments that nurture creativity and encourage the exploration of God’s world, a wide variety of learning materials, & friendships, with readiness activities woven through each study unit. Need longer hours? Try our childcare ministry, The Neighborhood designed for 2-PreK 6:30-6pm M-F. Call for information and to schedule tours.

Fairview Early Childhood Program

Melissa Peterson 4609 N. Capital Ave. Indianapolis 317-253-4990

Park Tudor School

David Amstutz 7200 N. College Ave. Indianapolis 317-415-2700 info@parktudor.org Ages: Preschool (age 3)-Grade 12

An independent school for students in preschool through grade 12, Park Tudor School’s mission is to provide the highest quality, well-rounded college preparatory education within an atmosphere that is responsive to the needs of the child and parents. Call for more information on Open House dates. College prep; Global Scholars program; 21 AP classes; Spanish beginning at age 3. Pre/Jr K (1/2 day)$8,750; Senior K-5th-$14,590; 6-12th$15,470. Financial aid available. Contact Reba Cooper at 317/415-2776.

mpeterson@fairviewpresbyterian.org

www.fairviewpresbyterian.org Ages: 12 mo-5 yrs. (or up to Kindergarten) Fairview ECP has a developmental, experienced based curriculum in a warm and inclusive environment. Curriculum is designed to promote positive social behavior, respect for diversity, positive self-concept, independence, creativity and critical thinking skills. Come and visit us!

International School of Indiana

Denise Wagner, CFRE 4330 N. Michigan Road Indianapolis 317-923-1951 ext. 316 www.isind.org Ages: 3 years old-12th grade

ISI is founded on the belief that an introduction to a second language, exposure to different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds and an International Baccalaureate-driven curriculum all work together to foster critical and independent thought. $12,250 pre-k through 8th grade and $12,960 for High School. Financial aid available for qualifiers.

KinderCare-Woodfield Crossing

Meagan Koeneman 8485 Woodfield Crossing Indianapolis 317-257-3911 070739@klcorp.com www.kindercare.com/070739 Ages: 6wks-12 years

Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm. Tuition varies with phonics and math programs.

Montessori Centres

Lynne Boone, Director 563 Westfield Blvd. W. Dr. Indianapolis 317-257-2224

montessoricentres@sbcglobal.net

Ages: 2 1/2-3rd grade

Stressing peace and respect for all, we’ve worked with children to develop critical-thinking and timemanagement skills since 1966.

Montessori-certified lead teachers serve children aged 2 1/2-3rd grade. Our classroom structure and materials allow children to be selfdirected and self-paced. Our wellrounded curriculum includes French and Spanish, art, and computer labs.

True Montessori environment serving children at all levels from gifted to special needs. Pre/K: 8:30-11:30 or 8:30-3:15.

Sycamore School

Dr. Susan Karpicke, Director of Admissions 1750 W. 64th Street Indianapolis 317-202-2500 skarpicke@sycamoreschool.org Ages: 2 years 8 months8th grade.

At Sycamore, teachers trained in gifted education deliver a curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. Art, music, Spanish, PE and computer technology are taught at all levels. Field trips, athletics, and a wide variety of after school activities are offered. Admission testing required. Scheduled parent tours most Wednesdays throughout the school year. Private tours may be arranged. $4,900-$13,155 (08-09). Financial assistance available. Please contact dridings@sycamoreschool.org The Orchard School

Kristen Hein, Director of Admissions 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis 317-713-5705 khein@orchard.org www.orchard.org Ages: Preschool 3/4 through Grade 8

The Orchard School, an independent, non-sectarian, progressive school, emphasized experiential learning.

Orchard teachers engage the natural curiosity of children, develop academic excellence, and provide leadership experience through wellrounded education. Orchard’s diverse community and commitment to multicultural education inspires responsible, global citizenship.

Founded in 1922. NAIS, ISACS, NAEYS accredited. Call to schedule a personal tour, and check our Web site for the date and time of our annual Open House. Applicants are selected without regard to their ability to pay tuition. Every effort is made to provide financial assistance where needed.

Tuition is all-inclusive. Before/after care available.

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Indianapolis Jr. Academy

Crystal Willis 2910 E. 62nd. St. Indianapolis 317-251-0560 ijacademy@comcast.net www.ijacademy.com Ages: Preschool-8th Grade

Founded in 1963, Indianapolis Jr. Academy provides a well-rounded educational program with emphasis

on spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. Our teachers are dedicated Christians who desire to prepare children academically and socially in an accepting environment where Christian principles are modeled and taught. Offering grades Pre-K-8th and 3’s Pre-School program M-Th 8:15-3, Fri 8:15-2:30 with before/after care. Admission is subject to review

by School Board. We participate in the Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust Program, call for rates.

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The Children’s House

2404 W. 62nd St. (near Michigan Rd.), Indianapolis Susan Catania or Louise Brannon 317-253-3033 childrenshouse@sbcglobal.net Ages/Grades: 2 1/2 years-14 years of age

The Children’s House offers a Montessori preschool. The four areas of our preschool are practical life, sensorial, math and language. The Montessori preschool is available on a nine or twelve month calendar.

The elementary level is an ungraded, continuous-progress school where children discover and pursue their unique talents and needs. Each child is provided with an individual learning experience based on the assumption that children are naturally inquisitive and want to learn. The Children’s House has helped shape the lives of hundreds of Indianapolis Children since its founding under a Lilly Endowment grant in 1971.

Montessori School of Westfield, Inc.

800 E. Sycamore Street, Westfield Mary Lyman, Directress 317-867-0158 montessoriwestfield@gmail.com Ages/Grades: Toddler- 15 months to 3 years; Ages 3-Kindergarten; Elementary 1: Grade 1-3; Elementary 2: Grade 4-8

Located on 3 wooded acres in Central Indiana, the Montessori School of Westfield adheres to the academic traditions of Montessori while serving the present day child.

Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

Nancy Hebel 9101 West 10th Street Indianapolis 317-271-9100 nhebel@ourshepherd.org Ages: 3 years-8th Grade

Enrollment begins for the public in February. Call the school office to set up a time to visit or come to one of our open houses. Check out our view book on our Web site. Visiting Our Shepherd Lutheran School is the most important homework you can do for your child. Scholarships are available for those that qualify. Financial aid and extended care is available.

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Primrose School at Bridgewater

14711 N. Gray Road, Noblesville 317-848-0123 mreed@primrosebridgewater.com www.primrosebridgewater.com Ages/Grades: Our programs

are offered to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

The Primrose School at WestClay is dedicated to providing outstanding educational care to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Our curriculum is NCA accredited and offers many extras such as Spanish, technology, sign language, character development, music appreciation, art appreciation, science, social studies, reading, English, and math. Please call today to learn how more than 90% of Primrose students out performed the national average.

Child Care Meridian Kessler Wee Folk Child Care

Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Indianapolis 317-926-3640 Ages: 4 weeks+

Quality in-home child care serving caring families for 20 years. (CPR, 1st aid certified, and state licensed). Two meals and one snack provided daily along with baby food and regular formula. We provide quality learning through play in a nonsmoking Christian environment. Preschool program providing Kindergarten prep is available. $130/week. 7:15-5:30 M-F.

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A Nanny Referral, Solutions Home Staffing

We come to you!

Machelle Hartford 317-319-0027 m@SolutionsHomeStaffing.com SolutionsHomeStaffing.com

Nannies for all schedules and needs.

We place professional nannies who have been meticulously screened for experience, background and character.

Allow your children to learn, play, and rest at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home. We place permanent nannies for full-time and part-time; and shortterm nannies for new mother’s, summer care, vacation and sick child/ parent care.

All nannies have a minimum of three years, full-charge nanny experience.

To be included in our monthly education directory, please contact Rachel at Rachel@ indyschild.com

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Preparing for Summer Camp

How to Make This All-American Experience Truly All-Inclusive Get ready.

Before camp starts, unroll the sleeping bags and create a simulated camping experience at home or in a hotel, or grab a tent and hit the road for a real family camping vacation. Use these opportunities to better prepare your child for the transition to summer camp and to reinforce safety techniques related to your child’s upcoming experience. Ask your librarian for books about camping or create your own stories to share.

Also consider play dates with other campers before and after camp so your child continues to benef it from the experience.

Summer is an exciting time of year, especially for children. Between backyard cookouts, family vacations, and other fun outings there’s much to look forward to. Add summer camp into the mix, and summer vacation can easily become an experience your child won’t soon forget.

However, for children with special needs, the transition from a structured school environment to summer camp or another activity can be overwhelming. The change can be equally troubling for parents. Can this summer program accommodate our child’s needs? How will our child f it in with others?

Such concerns can make the challenges of summer camp seem to outweigh the rewards, but it doesn’t have to. A little preparation can help you avoid unneeded stress, and help ensure your child has a great camp experience.

Do your research.

You know your child better than anyone.

Research camp programs that match your child’s interests and talents, and that are within a 30-minute drive from home. Visit Web sites and search Google for blogs or feedback from parents of recent campers.

Your school special education department or local mental heath centers may also have information. Visit camps to see if the environment seems safe and appropriate for your child’s specif ic needs. Early registration can help ensure your camper has a spot and give you more time to help your child prepare.

Ask questions.

What activities will campers participate in? What safety precautions are used during swimming, hiking and other activities? Are adult counselors with special training and education supervising the activities? Will my child be able to socialize with non-disabled peers as well as others who have similar disabilities?

What are the camps’ rules in regards to discipline and behavior management?

Can I provide an individualized behavior plan for my child? Who would administer that plan? What provisions are made for special diets? Will I be contacted if there

is a problem? Are scholarships available?

All are important questions.

Share information.

Ever y child is unique. The camp program you choose will need your help to meet the specif ic needs of your camper. Be forthcoming about your child’s abilities and challenges, including behaviors and symptoms. Provide a list of medications, including dosages, times to give and known side effects. Plan for the unexpected and exchange contact information with your child’s summer caregiver. Make sure you can be quickly and easily reached in case there is a problem.

Make it family time, too. Many camps seek parent volunteers and offer opportunities for siblings and other family members to participate in camp activities. Get a schedule of camp events and plan ahead to take advantage these occasions. Summer camp is a great way to create special family memories. So grab your camera, citronella and sunscreen and have some fun. And save a S’more for me.

Anita Horne, MBA, is the Director of Damar Best, the institute of research and training at Damar Services, Inc.

Riley Hospital for Children Needs Your Help!

“Indy’s Premier Nanny Agency” Riley Hospital for Children needs healthy full-term infants between 2 and 36 months of age to evaluate how the lung grows.

The evaluation takes approximately 2-3 hours.

You will be compensated for your time participating in the evaluation.

If interested in obtaining more information, please call (317)274-3604.

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Playing Out Problems How Play Therapy Can Help

“I just don’t know what else to do,” a parent typically reports when they call the Counseling Center at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS). Their child has somehow become unmanageable at home, at school or with peers. Frustrated, tired, and confused, they learn that the answers to their dilemma may be available by playing.

Specif ically, Play Therapy at the CTS Counseling Center may help them help their children. Many children find it difficult to express their thoughts and emotions verbally.

Whether they are overwhelmed by the first day of school, grief-stricken by the loss of a loved one or suffer from mental illness, play therapy is a great first step to help children process their emotions.

Play therapy works well with children ages 2-12 by allowing them to express themselves through the creative medium of play.

Sometimes, art therapy is incorporated, as well. Through guided play, the child is led to express his or her feelings by a therapist who is trained to watch, listen and reflect on the child’s behavior and verbal responses.

Children often grow in self-confidence as the therapy allows them to be in control of the space and to experience what it is like to make choices about their environment.

In one recent case, an angry kindergartener, guided by his therapist, acted out what it felt like to be picked on at school. He described how it made his stomach “burn” and then demonstrated in the play environment how he would hit someone because he could not control himself. After six sessions, his teacher, principal and caregiver reported tremendous progress. He was less defiant, was making

better relationships with peers, and was less aggressive with other children. Allowing the child to play out his aggression with toy characters helped him to feel his anger without taking it out on other children. Now, he requests his weekly therapy and says he happy when he is done playing.

Therapists at the CTS Counseling Center have received training from a Certified Play Therapy therapist and are supervised by licensed mental health providers. CTS staff will coordinate play therapy and other services with schools, caseworkers, foster-care agencies, Department of Child Protective Services, and other providers. Parents and families are encouraged to be part of the process with parent consultations, family therapy sessions, parenting classes, social skills classes, and the opportunity for parents to also receive therapy for dealing with the stress of working with a child with special needs.

The CTS Counseling Center maintains two play therapy spaces equipped with toys and art supplies chosen to appeal to a wide range of ages. More than 40 counselors offer services with flexible hours Monday through Saturday and with flexible payment rates. The CTS Counseling Center is located at 1050 West 42nd Street, half a block east of Michigan Road. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (317) 924-5205. More information is available at www.CTSCounseling.org.

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Monday, June 1 Indianapolis Indians vs.

Pawtucket Red Sox 7pm. $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Tuesday, June 2 Indianapolis Indians vs.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

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1pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www. indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Kids Koncerts: Paul Odenwellder Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and get ready for our annual Kids Koncerts! All performances are interactive and geared towards children ages 2-5 years.

The Kids Koncerts will take place at either River Heritage Park or West Park depending on the week.

In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in The Monon Center. 10-11 am. FREE. West Park.

2700 W. 116th St, Carmel. www.carmelclayparks. com/?action=parksgrnways_west. 317-848-7275.

Thursday, June 4 Clarian Health and the Indiana Pacers present FREE health screenings

Target Free Family Night

11 a.m.- 1:30pm FREE. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse. com. 317-917-2500.

Celebrating the Young Child’s World! Celebrate the resources that encourage environmental awareness and early learning at home, school and in the community.

Sponsored generously by Target, the first Thursday of each month The Children’s Museum opens free of charge from 4-8pm 4-8pm Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. 317-3343322.

Indianapolis Indians vs.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Juneteenth During Target Free Family Night During this year’s celebration of Juneteenth, children and families will be able to help create a Freedom Banner by adding their interpretation of “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?,” listen to a reading of the

54th and Monon Art Fair

Dive In at The Monon Center Parents, wouldn’t it be great to get out for dinner and a movie? The Monon Center offers Parent’s Night Out one Friday of the month. Your kids will have a great time in a fun and safe environment with our trained staff. Kids will enjoy pizza and a snack while participating in arts and crafts, swimming and a movie.

Children must be potty trained. Children ages 4 to 7 must arrive in their swimsuits and bring a towel.

Children ages 4-12 years are encouraged to participate in this event. 5-9pm. $15 per child. The Monon Center East. 1235 Central Park Drive East in Rooms A & B, Carmel. www.carmelclayparks.com. 317-848-7275.

Broad Ripple community comes together at the ninth annual 54th and Monon Art Fair for a day of fun. The fair features over 60 local artists selling a wide variety of art, including watercolors, oil paintings, sculptures, jewelry and furniture. Fair-goers can enjoy food, live music and art. Free admission. For more information, please visit the News and Events Page at www. reesekitchens.com. 10:00-4:00. Free. Reese Kitchens.

1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis. www.reesekitchens.com.

317-253-1569.

Indiana Motor Truck Association Truck Rodeo Ag/Hort Building and Midway Lot. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis.

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Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7:15pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

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Ironman Dusk or around 9:15pm FREE. Watkins Park. 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, Indianapolis. www.indygov. org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Watkins+Park.htm.

317-327-7175.

Children of all ages are invited to Surina Square Park on Friday, June 5, from 6:00pm-7:30pm for a fun-filled evening. The 4th Normal Band will perform live on The Full Monkey stage. There will be free food available to the first 200 The Blue Monkey Sideshow brings their unbelievable people. This year’s menu includes grilled hot dogs, stunts and feats to the JCC. 8-10pm, doors open at chips, drinks, and dessert. 6pm. FREE. Surina Square 7:30. $20 adults/$14 kids 14 and under. Arthur M. Park and Community Center. 100 Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover june 6 • milita l• Surina Way, Greenwood. r a y p Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org. iv ar 317-251-9467. st www.greenwood. e f in.gov/department/ index.

Vintage Indiana Wine asp?fDD=10-0. and Food Festival 317-881-4545 This is the 10th anniversary of the award-winning festival promoting Indiana wine and food. There will be samples of more than 100 award-winning wines and the first 10,000 receive an etched wine glass. Chefs and winemakers will be on hand with food and wine sessions and there will be live music throughout 1859 Balloon the day. There’s also a KidZone for interactive Voyage fun and discounts for designated drivers. Adult tickets Grand Opening $15/person ($12/member) Discover one of the earliest $25, Designated drivers $10, kids 6-20 years old $5, chapters of aviation history at Conner Prairie’s newest children 5 and under are free. 1-800-832-WINE .

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historic experience, 1859 Balloon Voyage. Experiment with the science and technology of ballooning, or be transported back to a recreated 1859 Lafayette town square on the day John Wise launched his balloon.

Then soar 350 feet above the landscape in a tethered, helium-filled balloon and see the world like John Wise did. 9-6pm. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie.org. 317-776-6000.

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317-299-7129.

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Want to try your hand at tennis or get a quick lesson? Win great prizes? Then come to the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center at North Central High School for a day of tennis fun. Kids carnival, games, prizes, great food, tennis activities for adults and kids of all ages. All proceeds benefit the Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fun and Scholarships. 113pm. $5 or $20 per family. Kids under 2 are free.

Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center-North Central High School. 1805 East 86th St., Indianapolis. www.tennisprogram.com. 317-259-5377.

Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience Join us for our annual kick-off program for the Summer Reading Program. Indiana Jim will share an educational, hands-on program featuring LIVE reptiles and amphibians! Registration required.

4-5pm. FREE. Hamilton East Library (Noblesville).

One Library Plaza, Noblesville. www.hepl.lib.in.us.

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The Sunday Monkey Blue Monkey Sideshow at JCC. 2-3pm, doors open at 1:30pm. $10 adults/$7 kids 14 and under. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org. 317-251-9467.

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Free Movies at Regal Village Occurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Through Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Two different movies every Tues and Weds. 10am. Free. Regal Village Park Cinema Stadium 17. 222 East 146th St., Carmel. www.regmovies.com.

317-843-1681.

Mondays, June 8 & June 29; 1:00-3:00pm; Program Room Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Apples to Apples, Chess and more! Stop in to play your favorite games with your friends. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 814-3983.

1:00-3:00pm Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel. lib.in.us. 317-571-4292.

Occurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Through Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Two different movies every Tues and Weds. 10 am. Free. United Artists Galaxy Stadium 14. 8105 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. www.regmovies.com. 3177-570-5970.

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Friendship Flea Market

American Girl Club at Greenwood Library

Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 13, 2009 Through Sunday, June 21, 2009.

Almost 500 vendor spaces selling a wide array of goods and speciality food. Admission free, parking $3.00, camping available, blacktopped roads for those wheelchairs and baby buggys, horse drawn trolley rides, stay late and enjoy the campfire and live country music. 9 am. FREE. Indiana Hwy 62, Friendship. www.friendshipfleamarket. com. 812-667-5645.

Carmel Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Sunday, September 27, 2009. Nearly 50 vendors selling Indiana grown and/or produced

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11am-7pm. Military Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.vintageindiana.com.

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Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, May 21, 2009 Through Friday, July 03, 2009. Leapin’ lizards have we got a show for you! The sun has come out and it shines on the lovable little orphan with tons of personality and red hair! Annie has a “Hard Knock Life” until, through a mixup, she lands in the lap of luxury. Laugh as the “Little Girls” get the better of Miss Hannigan, and remember, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” You can bet your bottom dollar the whole family will LOVE Annie! . Tues/Sat 6-8, Weekdays 11:30-1, Sunday Matinee 12-1:30, Sunday 5-7. Buffet included. $38-$51. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

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Occurring Each Friday Beginning Friday, May 22, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. What could be more fun than sitting outside with family and friends, enjoying a delicious, kid friendly, organic homemade meal, relaxing with a glass of wine or beer, and listening to live music? May begins the exciting summer season at Traders 38th and Meridian Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, May 28, 2009 Through Saturday, Point Farm. These popular dinners blend the flavors of our Summer Green Market’s October 31, 2009. 4-6:30pm. Corner of 38th & Meridian, Indianapolis. fresh organic produce and our Chefs’ creative ideas. You won’t be able to resist the aroma of the grill while you are shopping at our Friday evening Green Market! The Green Market is open 4pm-8pm and Dinner on Adrian Orchards s d ar & Bo Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 the Deck is served 5pm-8pm, rain or shine, eat in or f e Be Through Sunday, January 31, 2010. Purchase fresh out! Our Dairy Bar is also open until 8pm every • 3 y fruits/veggies, etc. from Mid-June through Friday where you can enjoy the many flavors of l Ju August Mon-Sat 9-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. Sept organic ice cream, smoothies, milk shakes or through Dec Mon-Sat 9-7pm, Sun 12-6pm. a variety of delicious treats. Traders Point Jan Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. Adrian Creamery. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville.

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34th Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Sunday, June 07, 2009.

Arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, clothes, furniture and more. Food, shopping, fun and more. 8-5 on Sat, 10-5 on Sun. Free. Woodruff Place Neighborhood. 735 Woodruff Place East Drive, Indianapolis. www.woodruffplace.org. 317-627-8982.

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Doors open at 6pm, Show at 8pm. $49. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

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For kindergarten through fifth-grade enthusiasts of the American Girl doll series. After Chrissa moves in with her Nana, she receives a giftóa pet llama!

Learn all about her beloved pet when you meet a real llama face-to-face, brought to you by Thelma Goulet, founder of the 4-H Llama Club in Johnson County. See how the llama’s gentle nature and curiosity make them great companions. 4:30 pm.

FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www.greenwood.lib.in.us. 317-8811953.

CSI at Greenwood Public Library Meet a real CSI Criminalist from the Marion County Crime Lab. Learn about the Units at the

re so urc e s Crime Lab and what they do, real life versus TV’s CSI. Find out about careers in Forensic Science field from Kristi Shea, the program coordinator /academic advisor for IUPUI and hear a few interesting cases from the laboratory. Teens and Adults only, may be too mature for some audiences. 6-7:30 pm. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www. greenwood.lib.in.us. 317-881-1953.

Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm 7pm $14-$79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

Wednesday, June 10 Kids Koncerts: Sensible Shoes Trio Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and get ready for our annual Kids Koncerts! All performances are interactive and geared towards children ages 2-5 years. The Kids Koncerts will take place at either River Heritage Park or West Park depending on the week. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in The Monon Center. 10-11 am. FREE. River Heritage Park. 11813 River Rd, Carmel. www.carmelclayparks. com/?action=parksgrnways_riverheritage. 317-8487275.

Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, “Bedtime Stories” (PG.). 12:30pm. FREE. Brightwood Library. 2435 N. Sherman Dr, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org/about/locations/westindianapolis. html. 317-275-4310.

Moms and More Meeting at Center for Inquiry Snacks, conversation, light exercise, and reflection. 1011:30am. Free. Center for Inquiry. 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, Indianapolis. www.mommymoon.org. 317654-8684.

Thursday, June 11 Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival 8 a.m.-6pm $6. Monument Circle. 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.cccindy.org. 317-636-4577.

Holliday Park Summer Concert Series: Convergence Sponsored by Indy Parks and Friends of Holliday Park.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the jazz music performed by Convergence. 7:00 PM. Free. Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark. org. 3173277180.

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7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

7pm $14-$79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

People have long been searching for ways to power machines and equipment. Hoosiers have looked to water, wind and the sun as some of the best resources.

Explore Conner Prairie’s newly-installed power sourcesóa wind turbine and solar panelsóand compare the cutting-edge technology of today with the historic power sources on display every day in our historic areas. 10-5. Free with admission. Conner Prairie.

13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie. org. 317-776-6000.

Jim Gill For families with children ages 5 & under Thursday, June 11; 4:00-5:00pm or 7:00-8:00pm; Program Room Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a family concert guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of all in attendance. The concert will be filled with Jim’s award winning songs for young children and guided by his 20 years of experience as a child development specialist.

Free tickets are required and will be available online or at the Children’s & Youth Services desk beginning Thursday, June 4. 4:00-5:00pm or 7:00-8:00pm Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us. 317-571-4292.

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Summer Showtime Films: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”

Inaugural Race for Autism

1:30pm. Free. Decatur Library. 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4330.

Summer Showtime Films: “Tale of Despereaux” 1pm. Free. College Avenue Library. 4180 N. College Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4320.

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Reservations required. Visit the Animal Encounters Barn and see what baby animals are living there. Meet and pet the babies and their moms. Then head to Featherston Barn for music and barn dancing. 9:3011am. $10/youth, $9 member youth. Conner Prairie.

13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie. org. 317-776-6000.

Girl Talk: A Sleepover at Greenwood Library Girl Talk: A Sleepover-Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the library? Do you want a fun filled evening with games, crafts, movies, and more?

Teen girls entering grade 6 through grade 10 are invited to attend Girl Talk: A Sleepover. This year’s theme is “Be Yourself”, celebrating our individuality and quirky personalities. Space is limited! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet new people, have some fun, and run around the library after hours! . 7 pm to 7 am. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www.greenwood.lib.in.us. 317-881-1953.

7:15pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Italian Street Festival Food, drinks, carnival rides, cannoli. Holy Rosary Church. 520 Steven St., Indianapolis. www. italianheritage.org. 317-767-7686.

Saturday, June 13 This Race for Autism, which will feature “Autism Boom,” will encourage children and adults of all ages and abilities to participate, raise money and have fun.

Registration starts at 9. A $5 entry fee is requested but participants and the fun continues after the race during a Community Expo Event. Games, music, educational and safety information, K-IDS BMV free fingerprinting, Noblesville Fire and Police and much more. 10 am to 2 pm, Race starts at 9. $5 donation, money raised. White River Christian Church. 1685 N 10th St, Noblesville. www.hcasg.org. 317-403-6705.

Indianapolis Indians vs. Norfolk Tides 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Indy Pride Parade & Festival 10 a.m.-7pm FREE. University Park. New York and Meridian streets, Indianapolis. www.indyprideinc.com.

317-435-4923.

Making Strides for Hamilton Co. 5K Walk/Run/ Children’s 500 Meter Run 5K Run/Walk and Children’s 500 Meter Run to benefit Hamilton County Healthy Families. Gift Certificates from the Running Company for top finishers. Goodie bags and medals for children. Children’s Race begins at 7:45 a.m.; 8 a.m. 5K begins. $20.00 to register with t-shirt, 15.00 w/out t-shirt; 12.00 kids. White River Elementary School. 19000 Cumberland Road, NOBLESVILLE. www.energy2action.com/ HFinformation.html.

Naptown Roller Girls Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals O’Reilly Raceway Park. 10267 E Us Highway 136, Indianapolis. www.oreillyracewaypark.com. 317-2914090.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.naptownrollergirls.com.

Sunday, June 14 Holliday Park Creek Stomping The woods of Holliday Park are home to wetlands, ponds and seeps that are teeming with plants and wildlife. Dress for the weather and wear old shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy! All ages, registration required. 2:00-3:00 PM. $3/person. Holliday Park Nature Center. 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 3173277180.

Indianapolis Indians vs. Norfolk Tides 2pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Watkins Park Jazz in the Park 5pm FREE. Watkins Park. 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/ City/DPR/Parks/List/Watkins+Park.htm. 317-3277175.

Monday, June 15 DIY Mondays Monday, June 15; 1:30-2:30pm; Young Adult Lounge Drop by to learn how to turn your trash into artwork.

June Craft: Collage Bracelets. All materials will be provided. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 814-3983. 1:30-2:30pm Carmel Clay Public Library Young Adult Lounge. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us. 317-571-4292.

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Gwinnett Braves 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Summer Showtime Films: “Bedtime Stories” 2pm. Free. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4100.

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Groovin in the Garden at Easley Winery Occurring Every Tue & Sat Beginning Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Through Saturday, June 13, 2009. 5-7pm on Tues, 2-5 on Sat. Free. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery.com. 317-636-4516.

Half Price Books Summer Reading Program Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Friday, July 31, 2009.

In order to encourage kids to “Feed Your Brain,” Half Price Books is offering rewards for readers. Kids under 12 can pig up summer reading logs at any Half Price Books and has a parent or guardian sign for every 15 minutes your child reads. Completed logs that average 15 minutes per day are exchangable for $3 Half Price Books cards EACH week during the program. FREE. Half Price Books. All Locations. www. halfpricebooks.com.

Indian Market Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 27, 2009 Through Sunday, June 28, 2009. $12; $8 members; 17 & under FREE. 10 a.m.-5pm Eiteljorg Museum. 500 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.eiteljorg.org. 317-636-9378.

Indiana Festival Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Sunday, June 07, 2009.

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Late June through early October. 4-8pm daily. 4905 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis.

317-274-7746.

Indianapolis Farmers’ Market at the City Market Occurring Each Wednesday Through Wednesday, October 28, 2009. An outdoor market taking up an entire city block in the street between the City Market and the City-County Building. 10-1:30pm. Indianapolis City Market.

222 E. Market St., Indianapolis. www.indycm.com. 317-634-9266.

Indy Racing League Experience Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 08, 2009 Through Thursday, June 11, 2009. This is a once in a lifetime experience in which you get to experience the same speeds and g-forces that IRL drivers like Davey Hamilton experience. A certified IRL driver will pilot the car while you’re strapped into the ëbackseat’ for the ride of your life! The chassis has been stretched to fit a passenger directly behind the driver. It’s an incredible adventure!

The program is officially called the IndyCar Series twoseater. And now, they have a single seat experience enabling the customer to drive the race car him/herself. www.sindenracing.com . 9am-5pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. www. indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Irvington Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Sunday Beginning Sunday, June 07, 2009 Through Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Northwest corner of park. Noon-3pm. Ellenberger Park. 5301 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis.

Kelsay Farm Tours Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. Open daily. Kelsay Farms. 6848 N. 250 E., Whiteland. www.kelsayfarms. com. 317-535-4136.

Locally Grown Gardens Personal Produce Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. For questions email lgg1967@gmail.com. Mon-Fri 9-8pm, Sat 8-8pm, Sun 10-8pm. 1050 E. 54th St., Indianapolis. 317-255-8555.

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For children entering grades 3-6 Tuesday, June 16; 6:30pm-8:00pm; Storytime Room Kicking ro u back and watching HSM3 with your gh ju ly friends while eating pizza-what more 31 could you ask for? Registration is required and begins June 9, in person, online, or by calling 844-3363. 6:30pm8:00pm Carmel Clay Public Library Storytime Room.

55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www. carmel.lib.in.us.

317-571-4292.

Hoosier Book Club at Greenwood Library A book discussion group for third through fifthgraders. There’s nothing like a thrill-packed mystery on a summer evening to keep you turning pages until you can hardly keep your eyes open. Join us for the Pick-Your-Own-Mystery Hoosier Book Club event this summer. 4:30 pm. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www. greenwood.lib.in.us. 317-881-1953.

Indianapolis Indians vs. Gwinnett Braves 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-2693545.

Summer Showtime Films: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” 5:30pm. Free. Eagle Library. 3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4340.

Wednesday, June 17 Artsgarden Chamber Ensemble 12:15pm Free. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 20 N. Meridian St., Ste. 500, Indianapolis. www.indyarts. org. 317-631-3301.

Father & Child Lego Party For children entering grades K-5 & their fathers Wednesday, June 17; 7:00-8:00pm; Storytime Room Dads, grab your kid(s) and join us for a fun-filled evening of Legos! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Registration is required and begins June 10, online, in person, or by calling 844-3363. 7:00-8:00pm Carmel Clay Public Library Storytime Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us. 317-571-4292.

Indianapolis Indians vs. Gwinnett Braves 1pm 269-3545. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-2693545.

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All performances are interactive and geared towards children ages 2-5 years.

The Kids Koncerts will take place at either River Heritage Park or West Park depending on the week. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in The Monon Center. 10-11 am. FREE. West Park. 2700 W. 116th St, Carmel. www.carmelclayparks. com/?action=parksgrnways_west. 317-848-7275.

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Gwinnett Braves 7pm 269-3545. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Marsh Cookout on the Circle 11 a.m.-1:30pm FREE. Monument Circle. 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. 317-925-1900.

Summer Showtime Films: “Bedtime Stories” 1:30pm. Free. Decatur Library. 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4330.

Gary Brackett’s Kroger Celebrity Gridiron Win cool prizes, like a Nintendo Wii, get autographs and cheer on some of your favorite Colts players as quarterbacks in this celebrity flag football tournament benefiting chronically and critically ill children and their families. Get your $1 tickets at Indianapolis area Kroger locations. There will be family friendly entertainment in the Fan Zone. 10 am until 2 pm. $1 Tickets available at local Kroger stores beginning 5/22.

Carmel High School’s Football Stadium. 520 E Main Street, Carmel. www.garybrackett.org. (859)448-3430.

Don’t miss this psychedelic relic-an incredible tribute to the songbook of Jerry Garcia. Dead Symphony No. 6 includes orchestral arrangements of “Saint Stephen,” “Here Comes Sunshine,” “To Lay Me Down,” “Stella Blue,” and more. No miracle ticket needed for this performance-just stop by any Marsh Supermarket to buy one. 8 pm. $20, Kids $10. Table $49 per person.

Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www. connerprairie.org. 317-776-6000.

Wright Brothers-Concert 7 pm. FREE. Greenwood Community Center. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. www.greenwood.in.gov.

317-881-4545.

Reservations required. Find out about carpentry and the making of log cabins. Then make your own miniature log cabin to take home. Visit a log cabin on the Conner Prairie grounds (weather permitting). Make a special craft to surprise Dad for Father’s Day. 9:30-11am and 12:30-2pm. $10/youth, $9 member youth. Kids must have adult present. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie.org. 317-776-6000.

Summer Nights Film Series: Plan 9 From Outer Space Dusk; Gates open at 6pm $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-920-2659.

Saturday, June 20 Battle of the Bands at Carmel Clay Parks & Rec If you are interested in displaying your musical talents in a friendly competition, get your band together and meet us at West Park for Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s first Battle of the Bands! Prizes will be awarded based on audience response and performance ability. The grand prize winner will be given the opportunity to play at the “Party in the Park” event on July 18, held

by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. All bands will have 15 minutes to perform. Please contact Sarah Carling for rules and regulations if you are interested in entering your band. If you aren’t in a band, come enjoy the music and support our local talent. 12 noon- 6 pm. $25 per band. West Park. 2700 W. 116th St, Carmel. www. carmelclayparks.com/?action=parksgrnways_west. 317848-7275.

Summer Showtime Films: “Tale of Despereaux” 2pm. Free. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4100.

Tuesday, June 23 Earth, Wind, & Fire and Chicago 7:30pm TBD. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

Summer Showtime Films: “Madagascar 2” 5:30pm. Free. Eagle Library. 3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4340.

Tom Roznowski and the LIving Daylights 12:15pm Free. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317631-3301.

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Summer Showtime Films: “Tale of Despereaux” 2pm. Free. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-2754100.

Teen Gaming Night-Wii We’re bringing out the Wii, bring your friends and come game. We’ve got Guitar Hero, Sports and more! . 6-8pm. FREE. Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. www.hepl.lib. in.us. 317-579-0315.

Thursday, June 25 Holliday Park Concert SeriesBarton Rogers Big Band

Kids Koncerts: Stacia Demos Duo

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Grateful Dead Symphony

Friday, June 19 Carpenters and Cabins

imcpl.org/about/locations/westindianapolis.html.

317-275-4310.

Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and get ready for our annual Kids Koncerts! All performances are interactive and geared towards children ages 2-5 years. The Kids Koncerts will take place at either River Heritage Park or West Park depending on the week. In case

7pm FREE. Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 317-327-7180.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Old Town Street Fair (9-4pm), Children’s Main Parade (10am), VFW Fish Fry (11-7pm), Food

311 with Ziggy Marley 7:30pm $35. The Lawn at White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com.

Father’s Day Luau at the Outdoor Aqua Park Aloha! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and enjoy an evening with the family at the Outdoor Aqua Park.

Father’s Day Luau will provide you and your family with a fun-filled evening of music, games, give-a-ways and specialty items at the concession stand. You may even wish to join Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation in the limbo contest. Dad’s are free. 4-6pm. Fee is daily admission to the Aqua Park. The Monon Center West. 1195 Central Park Dr. West, Carmel. www. carmelclayparks.com. 317-848-7275.

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WFYI invites you to this free family festival. Meet your favorite PBS KIDS characters and enjoy a day of non-stop entertainment and activities for the whole family!

Indiana Fever vs. Detroit Shock 6pm $14-$79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

Festival attendees will be treated to continuous free live entertainment on two distinct stages.

Monday, June 22 Robin Trower 7:30pm $23-$28. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/murat. 317231-0000.

Secret Agent Lab Children ages 6-12 are invited to learn how undercover agents use science to discover clues and solve mysteries.

This program is presented by Mad Science of North Central Indiana. 1:30pm. FREE. Brightwood Library. 2435 N. Sherman Dr, Indianapolis. www.

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Metamora Strawberry Days Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Sunday, June 07, 2009.

Celebrate with delicious strawberry shortcake with all the trimmings. Kid’s Music Tent, operating Grist Mill, WWVRR train excursions, horse-drawn canal boat. Wandering interpreter in period dress presents the Rhymes of James Whitcomb Riley, 1-4 PM along Main St. noon to 5 PM. no admission, paid parking, fee for train and boat.

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Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009 Through Sunday, June 21, 2009. Don’t miss the largest vintage home tour in Indiana! Visit beautiful bungalows, gorgeous gardens and marvelous estates. The home tour is the ONLY fundraiser for the Merdian-Kessler Neighborhood Association. Attend the home tour and you support efforts to: -Help local schools -Pay for street lighting -Support IPD -Tackle timely issues -Promote revitalization projects Tickets! Purchase your tickets at the tour for $15 (a good place to start is 4144 N. Central Ave). Or, purchase discounted presale tickets for $12 at: -National Bank of Indpls (49th & Penn) -G. Thrapp Jewelers (56th & Illinois) -The Fresh Market (54th & College) -Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant (52nd & College) -Paradise Bakery & CafÈ (96th & Meridian) -Online at www. mkhometour.com Questions? Call Stacy Kult at 317-809-5427. Noon-5:00pm Tickets are $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood. www. mkhometour.com. 317-809-5427.

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Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 13, 2009 Through Sunday, June 14, 2009. Love’s Labours Lost. Show begins at 7 pm.

FREE. Greenwood Community Center. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. www.greenwood.in.gov. 317881-4545.

Spencer Farm National Missing Children’s Day Ongoing Annually each May 25. Child Shield USA offers $2,000 in FREE safety benefits to every parent in honor of National Missing Children’s Day, May 25, 2009. www.ChildShieldUSA/gick. 317-213-7578.

Occurring Daily Through Tuesday, December 01, 2009. MonSat 9-9pm, Sun 12 noon-8pm. Spencer Farm. 7177 E. 161st St., Noblesville. 317776-1560.

Star Wars™: The Clone Wars Exhibition Noblesville Main Street Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Wednesday, October 14, 2009. 8-12 noon. 205 W Connor St., Noblesville. www.noblesvillemainstreet.com. 317-7760205.

Plainfield Town Center Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Wednesday Through Saturday, October 03, 2009. 4-7pm. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. 210 W Main St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800.

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Through Sunday, January 31, 2010. This spring, a galaxy far, far away comes to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis when STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Exhibition opens March 23. The visual exhibition features artwork, costumes and other pieces used in the concept and production for STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, the first-ever animated feature and television series from Lucasfilm Animation. 10 a.m.-5pm Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. 317-334-3322.

Stonycreek Farm Read with the Chief Occurring Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Through Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Preschoolers, school-age children and families with young children are invited to for a summer reading break with IMPD Major Paul Ciesielski. 11am. Free. Eagle Library. 3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis. www.imcpl. org. 317-275-4340.

Occurring Mon-Sat Through Tuesday, December 01, 2009. U-pick available.

Mon-Sat 10-5pm. Stonycreek Farm. 11366 State Road 38 E, Noblesville. www. stonycreekfarm.net. 317-773-3344.

Stout’s Melody Acres Occurring Daily Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. Purchase fruits and veggies.

M-Sat 9-7pm, Sun 11-6pm. Stout’s Melody Acres. 1169 N. State Rd. 135, Franklin.

Rita’s Backyard Occurring Daily Through Saturday, May 01, 2010. New this year: locally grown, naturally grown fruits and veggies featuring many heirloom varieties. Open year round.

Rita’s Backyard. 12244 E. 116th St., Fishers. 317-842-4011.

Talbot Street Art Fair Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 13, 2009 Through Sunday, June 14, 2009. 10-6 on Sat, 10-5 on Sun. Free. Herron-Morton Place Historic District. www. talbotstreet.org. 317-745-6479.

Rummage Sale Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, June 12, 2009 Through Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Get everything you need for your home and children. Clothes, toys, books and things for your home. We may just have what you need. Come check us out on Friday and

The Apple Works Farm Occurring Daily Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. 9-7pm. The Apple Works.

8157 S. 250 W, Trafalgar. www.apple-works.com. 317-878-9317.

vendors at Craig Park (6-10 pm), Kids Fair @ Craig Park (6-9:30pm), Live Entertainment at Craig Park (8:30pm-10pm), Fireworks Show (10pm), Live Entertainment (10:30pm).

7 pm. FREE. Greenwood Community Center. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. www. greenwood.in.gov. 317-881-4545.

Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty 7pm $14-$79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com.

317-917-2500.

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Toledo Mud Hens 7pm $8-$13.

Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www. indyindians.com. 317269-3545.

Let’s Meet PBS Kids in the Park WFYI’s annual Lets Meet PBS Kids in the Park is a FREE, one of a kind family festival that attracts approximately 40,000 people from Central Indiana. From Sesame Street and Curious George to Maya and Miguel and Clifford, this event brings children face to face with the cuddly characters from the PBS shows they know and love. In addition to over 15 PBS Kids Character Meet & Greets, families enjoy 3 stages of live, nonstop, national and local kid’s entertainment; as well as over 40 tents featuring a mix of entertaining and engaging educational activities hosted by Central Indiana’s leading arts and service organizations. Add to that bounce houses and colorful mazes to handson interactive play stations, Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park boasts an array of educational activities that reflect WFYI’s on-going commitment to make all young children Ready-to-Learn. 10 a.m.-4pm FREE. American Legion Mall. 401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.wfyi.org. 317-715-2006.

Take Me There: Egypt We know Egypt for its fascinating and intriguing history. In this exhibit, visitors will see and appreciate the vibrant life of children and families in modern day Egypt. In the newest permanent exhibit at The Children’s Museum, children and families will visit an Egyptian home, stroll through the marketplace and take part in a cultural immersion experience to gain an in-depth understanding of today’s Egyptian traditions and celebrations. Various-please visit www.ChildrensMuseum.org to learn more. Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

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Snacks, conversation, light exercise, and reflection. 10-11:30am. Free. Center for Inquiry. 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, Indianapolis. www.mommymoon.org. 317-654-8684.

Girls Night Out Massage, Hand & Foot Treatments,Food & Fun. Bring a friend and come hang with the girls . 6-9PM. $30 includes everything. Eden’s Pathway. 2700 E. 55th Pl. STE. 5, Indianapolis. www.edenspathway.com. 317.205.9377.

The County Market

Tuttle Orchards

Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Tuesday, June 01, 2010.

Restaurant, craft market, farmers’ market and pumpkin fest. The County Market. 795 S. US Hwy 421, Zionsville. 317-769-4415.

Occurring Mon-Sat Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. Prepicked produce and upick available. 9-6pm M-Sat. Tuttle Orchards. 5717 N. 300 W, Greenfield. www.tuttleorchards.com. 317-326-2278.

The Old Farm Market

Washington Township Farmers’ Market

Occurring Daily Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. 9-8pm. The Old Farm Market. 9613 E US Hwy 36, Avon. www.oldfarmmarket.com. 317271-3447.

Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. 4:30-7:30pm. Washington Township Community Park.

1115 South County Rd 525 E, Avon. www.localharvest.org/farms/M21278.

317-745-0785.

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For all ages 7-14, all athletic levels and abilities are welcome! Stay for family-fun day! After you finish the race, stay and swim in the Eskenazi water park! Food, swimming, activities, splash and play area of young siblings. Register at www.active.org or call 317-251-9467. 8 am until the last racer finishes. $27/$22 members in advance or $35/$30 members on race day.

Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center.

6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy. org.

Trader’s Point Creamery Green Market Occurring Each Friday Beginning Friday, May 22, 2009 Through Saturday, May 01, 2010. Producing fresh creamline whole milk, chocolate milk, plain and fruit yogurts. Fri. May-Oct 4-7pm, Nov-Apr 9-12noon on Sat. Traders Point Creamery. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. www.traderspointcreamery. com. 317-733-1700.

Trader’s Point Creamery Weekend Fun Occurring Every Sun & Sat Beginning Saturday, May 23, 2009 Through Saturday, March 06, 2010. Join us for our new Family Sunday Brunch.

The adults will love our Brunch entrees which include a Farm Scramble, Eggs Benedict, Tortilla Egg Stack, Mimosas and more. The kids will go crazy over our kid-sized Belgian Waffles topped with gooey caramel apples, strawberries or chocolate chips, whipped cream and a dusting of powered sugar.

Yummy kid-sized omelettes are also available! Wash it all down with our famous Hot Chocolate! Can’t make it Sunday?

Bring the kids to our Saturday Farmers Market and stay for either our hearty Breakfast Buffet of our popular Lunch. Sunday Brunch: 9-12pm; Sat Buffet: 9-11:30am; Sat Lunch: 12-3; Market 9-12pm. Traders Point Creamery. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. www.traderspointcreamery.com. 317-733-1700.

Tuesday Night Street Legal Series

Occurring Daily Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. U-pick available. Open daily. Waterman’s Farm Market. 7010 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. www.watermansfarmmarket. com. 317-356-6995.

Wicked Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Through Sunday, June 21, 2009. Tue.Thu. 7:30pm; Fri. 8pm & 8pm; sun.

1pm & 6:30pm $29$132. Murat Theatre.

502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation. com/murat.

317-231-0000.

Zionsville Farmers’ Market Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Tuesday, September 01, 2009. 8-11am. Parking lot at Hawthorne and Main, Zionsville.

317-733-6343.

2nd Annual Indianapolis Kids Triathlon

Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo Mud Hens 2pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317269-3545.

Watkins Park Jazz in the Park--Cathy Morris 5pm FREE. Watkins Park. 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, Indianapolis. www. indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/ Watkins+Park.htm. 317-327-7175.

Monday, June 29 Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo Mud Hens 7pm $8-$13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317269-3545.

Zoom! Sprints & Lap Races for kids pedal cars Ongoing Annually each May 19. FAMILY Special Event/Wheeled Racers.

We’ll set up a track for pedal cars, big wheels, trikes, and kettle cars. Borrow ours or bring your own, the races will last all day. Make a race car craft to race too. All Play Spaces OPEN. Bounce House, Award Ceremony, and More. $3 per child. Adults Free. Rain or Shine. 11- 6. $3. The Play Connection. 10747 E US HWY 136, Indianapolis. www.theplayconnection.com. 3179184359.

Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Through Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Drag racing open to any licensed driver who meets the rules and regulations of the raceway. Gates open at 5 pm, racing at 5:30 pm weather permitting. O’Reilly Raceway Park. 10267 E Us Highway 136, Indianapolis. www.oreillyracewaypark.com. 317-291-4090.

Mosaic Message Artwork Children ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a community art project presented by the Indianapolis Art Center. They’ll create a tile to be part of a community mural in the fall.

1:30pm. FREE. Brightwood Library. 2435 N. Sherman Dr, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org/ about/locations/westindianapolis.html. 317275-4310.

Summer Showtime Films: “Madagascar 2” 2pm. Free. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4100.

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Summer Showtime Films: “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” 5:30pm. Free. Eagle Library. 3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317275-4340.

Summer Showtime Films: “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Free. East 38th Street Library. 5420 E. 38th St, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4350.

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