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Take me there: EGYPT. A new exhibit.

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ONE CHIC MAMA: Sassy Summer Solutions

SIMPLE CELEBRATIONS

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HEALTH & WELLNESS * SPECIAL NEEDS: Preparation is Key to Welcoming a Special Needs Child WOMEN’S HEALTH: Breast is Best

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PEDIATRIC HEALTH: Getting Safely To and From School

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AROUND TOWN * PROFILE: IndyDads.com Provides Support for Fathers (and others)

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INDIANAPOLIS ZOO: Jazz at the Zoo

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FUN & FREE IN INDY: Free or Affordable Dining and Fun

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FAMILY FUN IN INDY: Fun-Filled Indy With a Purpose

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MUSEUM NOTES: Take a Trip to Egypt This Summer

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AGES & STAGES: Germ Control, Tween Parties and Teaching Baby to Read

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TEENS & TWEENS: Idolizing Adults

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MY PARENT, MY MENTOR: Summer Dreams vs. Summer Reality

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DEAR TEACHER: Summer Refreshers for Back to School Preparedness

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GROWING UP ONLINE: Websites For a Slimmer Summer

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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE: Mayor Offers Eco-Friendly Suggestions

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CAMP GUIDE

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY

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CALENDAR

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ARTS & ENRICHMENT: 10 Ways to Encourage the Arts

COMMENTARY & PARENTING * PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Examining Time Well Spent

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Examining Time Well Spent

Can the Gadgets and Get Active This Summer 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 ACCOUNTANT Brooke Vance ON THE COVER Greydon, son of Lindy Christopher and Ryan Miller

WHILE RIDING MY exercise bike at the Jordan YMCA, I read a poster that struck a nerve. The poster said “Save electricity, send your child to day camp.” That wasn’t the shocking part—what followed it was.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation: “The average child spends 5 ½ hours per day on screen media (TV, computer based video games.)” This added to my shock of learning that some teenagers and younger are sending 2,000 text messages a week.

Averaged out, that’s right around 35 hours a week sending text messages.

I am certain Indy’s Child’s readers are just as shocked as I was having learned this. One grandmother shared with me that, as a gift to her grandchild, she gave a cell phone for a year— including paying the bills. She had the shock of her life when the phone bill was over $300. She called her service provider to find out if the bill could have been sent in error. Much to her shock, text messages had run the bill this high. Only after great questions did they come forth with the financial plans for unlimited text messaging.

I must agree with the poster at the YMCA. Send your kids to camp (or bring them to the Washington Township Tennis Programs)— whatever you do—get them active!

to volunteer his time on leave to his old camp (Kooch-i-ching) and head north to lead campers on a canoe trip through Minnesota and Canada.

I, too, was an enthusiastic camper and remembered singing around the campfire.

Besides singing old songs like “B-I-N-G-O,” we also sang the patriotic songs that I hope you will teach your children and grandchildren.

Katie, Jane, Wendy, Cary, Robert, Gregory, Lucy, Emma and Meg Wynne.

Encourage them to plan something special for the 4th of July. Have a neighborhood celebration. Start with a parade. Create a show where the kids all learn some of the many patriotic songs that we don’t sing often enough. Let them put together a play for the parents. Make this a production so time consuming that all media is set-aside for extended periods of time. They might become truly creative and begin to think beyond their technology.

Our family celebrated Flag Day on June 14th.

We gathered with flags and a pitch-in-dinner and shared some good stories of past and present. We were happy to have our Naval Academy grandson with us. Midshipman 2/c Rob Wynne just returned from training on a submarine and elected

Have an active July and insist that your children spend more time doing worthy projects. Random acts of kindness should be praised and reading for fun encouraged. As a family, take some bike rides, hike the Monon Trail, visit the Zoo and Children’s Museum, go to an Indians baseball game or watch the Indiana Fever basketball team compete. Last but not least, attend Family Day at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships on Sunday, July 19, at the Indianapolis Tennis Center and maybe you will see Andy Roddick!

We have a great city and a great nation—so celebrate our good fortune. Our country’s future is in our childrens’ hands. One day they will be our leaders. Help each of them become the best that they can be.

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FREE FAMILY FUN AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART This summer, the Indianapolis Museum of Art offers lots of free, family-friendly activities sure to pique the creativity and curiosity of visitors of all ages. Families can enjoy tours and art-making activities, explore the 52 acres of grounds and gardens, and experience the museum’s works of art, all at no cost, all summer long.

Saturday afternoons at the IMA pack extra fun for families.

Kids and parents a l ike can journey through the museum’s collection with free, specially designed 30-minute Family Tours; available on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

The IMA’s free, drop-in art-making activities, known as Star(Lite), are inspired by works in the museum’s permanent collection and connect families and visitors with their creative sides. The activities are available each Saturday through the summer from noon to 4 p.m.—drop in anytime to create artwork of your

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own to take home! The activities change monthly, so stop by throughout the summer to try your hand at a new project.

The IMA’s grounds, featuring Robert Indiana’s iconic Love and Numbers sculptures, are an ideal destination for making photographic memor ies or enjoying picnics with family and friends, and they offer a maze of garden paths for curious young explorers. The gardens are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Want more ideas on helping your kids to discover art at the IMA? Visit www.imamuseum.org/connect/ planvisit.

Admission to the IMA galleries, the historic Lilly House, and gardens and grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art is always free. For more information, call 317-923-1331 or visit www.imamuseum.org.

LOCAL STORE OFFERS WHIMSICAL & FUNCTIONAL GEAR FOR BABIES & KIDS Looking for absolutely adorable backpacks for the kids? Check out local apparel and baby gear store, Nurture at 433 Massachusetts Ave. They sell everything from whimsical Skip Hop Zoo backpacks that look l i ke a penguin, dog or mouse to wall art, clothing and the versatile and oneof-a-kind HiLo Chair by Age Design that adjusts to your child’s age from six months to six years. For more information or to get shopping v isit w w w.

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Local Tidbits for the Information-Savvy Parent NEW WEBSITES HELP PARENTS FIND CHILDCARE After being a stay-at-home mom for many years, Marie Wolf attempted to re-enter the workforce, but found f inding childcare providers and information on them nearly impossible. As a result, she started the My Child Care Guide website. (www. mychildcareguide.com) The website offers a step by step instruction of how to go about interviewing, touring, immunizations, paying, etc. for childcare. It also includes awareness for recalls and the community, a blog and information for providers, as well. Parents can f ind childcare facilities in their area and even rank the child care agencies. Oftentimes, the best source of information is from

AMPUTEE COALITION OF AMERICA URGES CAUTION WHEN USING LAWN MOWERS THIS SUMMER WITH “LAWN MOWERS AND LEGS DON’T MIX” CAMPAIGN Every year, lawn mower accidents cause serious injuries to legs, arms, fingers, toes and other body parts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 people—around 16,000 of them under age 19—were treated for lawnmower related injuries in 2007 with more than 600 children undergoing amputations each year, as a result.

Accidents are preventable. Here are some tips they give parents this summer.

The Amputee Coalition offers these safety guidelines:

other parents, though only you know what’s best for your child.

• Never allow children to play on a lawn mower, even if it is turned off.

Another site you can utilize is SitterCity. This website has been

• Never allow a child to ride on a riding lawn mower with you.

featured on hundreds of news outlets around the country. Looking for a babysitter on the f ly? Just want a night out, to go shopping or maybe more? A search of just one zip code found more than 2200 results. Many of the caregivers will also provide background checks and more. You can search by location, education, experience, special needs experience, distance and even if they can cook, clean, help with homework and more. Visit www.sittercity.com to get started.

• Have your young children stay indoors while you are mowing.

• Do not allow other children to play nearby while you are mowing.

• As children mature, they will be capable of operating a lawn mower. Before they do, parents should explain the dangers of lawn mowers and their safe operation.

• Children should be at least 12 years old before operating any lawn mower.

• They should be at least 16 years old to operate a riding mower.

• Additionally, parents must always follow their own safety rules to set a good example for their children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offer these additional tips:

• Always wear sturdy shoes—never sandals.

• Before mowing, pick up stones, toys and debris from the lawn to prevent injuries from flying objects.

• Always wear eye and hearing protection.

• Use a mower with a control that stops it from moving forward if the handle is released.

• Never pull backward or mow in reverse (pulling the lawnmower behind you).

• Start and refuel mowers outdoors—not in a garage.

Refuel with the motor turned off and cool.

• Blade settings should be set by an adult only.

• Wait for the blades to stop completely before removing the grass catcher, unclogging the discharge chute or crossing gravel roads.

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Teaching Your Baby to Read - It’s Possible!

Program Uses Audio-Visual Combination to Teach Babies to Read TEACHING YOUR BABY to read.

You probably think it’s not possible, right? Think again. The Your Baby Can Read program has won the iParenting Media Award and has been seen on numerous television shows. And there’s a reason why—it works. Visit their web site and you’ll see children as young as nine months old reading words, understanding colors and able to know what words parents spell out loud.

Designed by Dr. Bob Titzer, this program works with the child in just a little time each day (or more, depending on time) to take advantage of your child’s rapidly growing brain. Studies show that the earlier a child learns to read, the better. This, in turn, translates to better performance in school and throughout life. By using this

program, your child could be at a sixth grade reading level by kindergarten.

The window of opportunity for teaching your child to read and communicate starts from birth. After all, your child’s brain development is roughly 90% complete by the time they turn f ive making your participation as your child’s first teacher through the use of this incredible learning program even more vital.

Babies learn through play and the use of this fun and easyto-use audio-visual program enhances the understanding of

phonics. Once your child begins learning words and understanding how the letters interact and sound, it becomes easier to continue learning.

Find more i n f o r m a t io n www.yourbabycanread.com.

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Suggested Events: Baby Storytime and Lapsit programs at all Indianapolis Marion County Public Libraries. To find dates and times for these events next month (and every month) visit www.indyschild. com and click on Calendar of Events then search for library programs.

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A Leader in Conservation

STAGES } The Importance of Germ Control

Teaching Kids How to Avoid and Control Germ Transmission

1. Try the glitter method. Rub glitter all over your child’s hands then shake her hand and have her touch doorknobs and counters. When f inished, explain to her how touching these sur faces leaves her glitter everywhere and while we can see the

glitter, you can’t see the germs. Now show her how hard it is to wash off the germs and the importance of using soap and warm water.

2. Use the tissues.

Have your ch i ld hold a tissue on the bridge of his nose and stand in front of a mirror. Tell him to cough a few times and watch how the tissue moves. Explain that when you cough without covering your mouth, your germs f ly in the wind just like that tissue did and other people breathe in those germs that could make them

sick. You might also get fun with it and buy a pack of Sniff le Sleeves to teach your child to use his sleeve to cough or sneeze. (www. sniff lesleeve.com) Plus, you can even get aromatherapy d rops to help w it h i m mu ne system, anxiety and more.

Even if it’s not something like the H1N1 virus, your child’s immune system may be weak and more susceptible to contracting other viruses. Avoid large crowds, encourage f luid intake, exercise, take regular vitamins and eat a balanced diet.

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WITH THE WORLD Health Organization recently declaring the H1N1 virus (swine flu) being at pandemic level, it’s more important than ever to encourage good hand washing and germ-control methods.

Of course, parents must participate and lead by example, as well. (We have witnessed one too many parents leaving restrooms without washing their hands, believe it or not). Here are a couple tricks and tips to teach the kids why good germ-control issues are imperative.

For more information on the H1N1 Flu visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/#stay_ healthy or call 1-800-CDC-INFO. You can also visit www.pandemicflu.gov for updated reports.

3. Stay home.

If your chi ld has the f lu or is coming down with something, keep him home.

It’s better to be safe tha n suscept ible.

With five more days, covering three weekends, you can have more fun than ever before! With free entertainment like the Peking Acrobats, Hedrick’s Racing Pigs and the International Circus Hall of Fame there has never been more to do at one low price!

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10 Fun Birthday Celebrations for the Tween Years Ideas to Make Birthdays Special THROWING A BIRTHDAY party for younger kids can be pretty easy. There are lots of great, local organizations that can help in the planning and making the best party ever. But what about the in-between crowd? Tweens are pretty hard to plan parties for so here are a few ideas to help you plan their special day.

1. Gaming Party. Take the party home with your Wii, PS3 or other gaming console. Get a few games and pizza and let them spend the night gaming to their hearts content. (Local options: Gameworks or Play N Trade. Both have great party packages.)

2. Cooking Party. Let your child pick a few friends then split into groups to make the entrée, two sides, appetizer and dessert.

Get them each personalized aprons at http://www.colorfulimages.com. (Local options:Young Chefs Academy)

3. Mall Scavenger Hunt: Pair an adult with a group of kids, give them a disposable camera and a list of items to find and take photos of (i.e. a pair of rainbow socks, a sock puppet, etc.). When finished, convene back at the food court, give each kid $10 and let them go on their way to spend the money on items you put on another list ($1 gloss, $2 lotion, etc.). Send “fake credit card” invitations in the mail then send the developed photos as thank you cards.

to find local scrapbook stores. Most of them host scrapbooking parties.)

4. Scrapbook Party: Get several small scrapbooks and supplies for cheap at a local craft store. Let the kids take photos of each other then print on a photo printer.

Let them scrapbook the event together or have them bring their own photos. (Local options: Google “scrapbook” + “your city”

just ask.

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GLORIOUS FOURTH JULY 3, 4 and 5 Make the nation’s birthday special this year. Come decorate Prairietown, march in the parade, eat warm apple dumplings and play baseball, the 1886 way! Just head to Conner Prairie where learning is fun for all ages and parking is free. Learn more at connerprairie.org.

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5. Skating Party: Take the kids to a local roller skating rink to burn off some energy then bring them back for a sleepover with pizza, ice cream and games.

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Swimming Most Party: schools or local recreation centers will let you affordably use their pool for a specified number of hours.

When all else fails— 7. Go-Kart Party: Take to the internet and find several great Go-Kart facilities in the city. Take the kids for games and racing fun. (Local options: Fasttimes Indoor Karting, Great Times) 8. Carnival Party: Use your local school

to host a birthday party. Rent a sno-cone machine and other party games then head to the dollar store to stock up on prizes.

Check out www.birthdaypartyideas.com for ideas on how to make it fantastic.Tons of great ideas.

9. Amusement Park Party: Let your child pick one person to take with him to a local amusement park for an allday celebration. Prices for many parks have gone down in recent months and you can find coupons online. (Check out http://consumer.discoverohio.com/ or http://www.in.gov/visitindiana/ for great coupons).

10. At-Home Movie Theatre Party: Get popcorn, rent some movies at your child’s request, buy candies and glow-inthe-dark goodies at the dollar store and then use monopoly money to let them purchase the items. By the end of the night they’ll be wheeling and dealing.

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Why Teens “Reject”Their Parents For Other Adults THE SCREEN DOOR slams and in walks your 13-year old son. “Hey, Mom and Dad!” he calls. “Can I have $25? Jason’s mom says I’d be really good at woodworking. I’m going to sign up for a class.”

You and your son’s father exchange incredulous looks. Is this the same woodworking class that you’ve been telling him to take for months? The one that he scoffed at, and then sent you looks suggesting you were both crazy?

This is a common exchange between a young teen and his parents. The average child at this age is beginning to gain the skills he needs to become independent, and one of the biggest changes he must make is a gradual separation from his family.

He does this, in part, by “rejecting” his own parents and turning to other adults for both emotional support and guidance.

Although this is a natural and essential step in growing up, the resulting shift in loyalties can feel frustrating or even unjust to the child’s parent.

After years of nurturing and giving their best to their child, they are now seen as “old-fashioned” or “out of it” while the track coach or a youth group leader becomes a hero.

As trying as it may be for parents, the idolization of other adults is important for a number of reasons.

While a young teen is ready to begin separating from the most important adults in her life, she still needs direction and nurturing from parental figures. Since it may feel “babyish” to cling to her own parents, she unconsciously seeks out substitute moms and dads to whom she can attach, and thus maintain her sense of security. Her dance teacher or her favorite aunt can provide the adult ties that she still needs without threatening her budding independence.

During these growing years, a child learns more about the vast world that exists beyond his family.

He begins to comprehend that not all adults think or act exactly like his parents, and that there are many ways of running households and living life.

He becomes interested in the ideas and opinions of other adults and, at some point, he stops idolizing his parents. Still needing to idolize someone, however, he shifts his admiration to a figure outside the family.

Also, while most young teens are ready to start thinking and acting for themselves, they may still lack full confidence in their own convictions.

Connecting with a trusted adult outside the family

offers a safe stepping-stone into greater maturity and self-reliance.

To ease the family through this phase of maturation, parents must be able to strike a healthy balance between letting go and maintaining control.

Here are some suggestions: Allow your child to form and foster new relationships with other adults. Understand that this is not a personal rejection, but a necessary step for normal separation. When your preteen raves about how cool, smart and fun his biology teacher is, he is expressing his excitement not only about the individual person, but also about the fact that he has been accepted by a respected adult other than his parents. This knowledge helps raise his self-esteem and foster his feelings of self-worth.

Keep abreast of which role models she chooses.

Don’t hesitate to meet and monitor your child’s choice of mentors. Coaches, teachers, scout leaders, neighbors, aunts and uncles, parents of friends, counselors, faith leaders and step-parents may be good people for your child to connect with. But don’t assume. Learn enough about another adult’s background and relationship with your child to assure yourself that the connection is a safe and healthy one. A park district camp counselor is very

different from someone who “hangs around at the park.” Meet the person, exchange phone numbers, and discuss your mutual caring for your child.

Determine the limits. While you may need to tolerate your child looking up to other adults while putting you down, you should not let him compromise the basic values and morals that you have instilled. If your young teen is idolizing someone who does not adhere to the same standards that you feel are essential, it is your right to set limits on- or completely forbid – the relationship, just as you would if the person were your child’s peer.

Remember that even though your child may be forming important relationships with other adults, her parents are still her most important source of security. Although she may not admit this openly, you are the ones she counts on to be there for her – physically, emotionally and spiritually – any time she needs you. She may view the younger couple she baby sits for as “cool” and interesting to talk to, but she still needs to be able to come home to you.

You still form her strongest base of love and security.

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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Summer Dreams vs. Summer Reality Making Summer Count

BEFORE SCHOOL LETS out for the year, I can envision summer beautifully. I imagine myself playing with my children and holding hands while we practically skip through the air from activity to activity. Sometimes, I am even wearing a white cotton dress.

Now for reality: It is 9:30 am and I am in my “older than my children” pjs and my kids are glued to the television. Someone may or may not be kicking someone else or throwing crumpled paper. The giant bowls of kid’s cereal are strewn about the living room. I am at a loss and the day has only begun.

How often does summer begin with such promise only to be washed away by the harsh reality of adjusting to kids being home all day, the loss of “alone time” and the endless search for activities that entertain but don’t take what energy we have? I have been the mom in the pjs and I have been the mom skipping from activity to activity with my kids. Never with the white flowing dress nor without the occasional squabble. But what works? When it is July and there has been a whole lot of 24/7 happening between all the family members, we have to ask ourselves how we can get back so some of those earlier visions of summer.

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MAKING SUMMER MATTER Summer means being in front of the ball.

I like to lie around as much as the next person. However, when I get up before the kids are awake I get more done and set a tone that all “brain drain” will be kept to a minimum. This is especially true if you work.

Kids need that extra push in summer to stay on track with the family schedule.

Exceptions.

I think if your schedule allows it that some days are great to hang out—pjs and all. But instead of letting day after day of lolling around stretch together as the kids get antsier and you get guiltier, imagine having a day of nothing. Arrange a day where no one gets dressed and there are pancakes and cinnamon toast and movies and games and no answered phone calls.

It works better when you plan it.

Schedule.

Keep a schedule. I wish summer could be scheduleless, but for most of us, that just doesn’t work.

Having moments that are schedule free makes

sense, but living without parameters doesn’t work for most kids.

Activity.

True story: We were visiting with friends and after leaving, my kids were bouncing off the walls in the back seat of the car. After a hundred threats went unheard, my husband and I looked at each other with that knowing look. (We can be slow studies). We pulled over to a park and let them burn it off. Kids need activity every day. They have more energy than we do and need to run and play. Give them the venues to burn it off every day.

Me time.

One of the frustrating parts of summer is the lack of time alone. It becomes a bit more difficult for many parents to have alone time. Here’s my argument.

We all get a little crazy without it and maybe a little bitter. So, it’s worth fighting for—even in summer.

TRY THESE “ME TIME” TOOLS. Use your resources. Make a list of the people in your circle that you can rely on for help—and use them.

Be smart about your mini-moments.

Keep magazines or a favorite book in the car or in your bag. Maybe Sudoku or crossword puzzles. That Nintendo DS has some incredible adult programming. You can escape for a few minutes at a time while you are waiting in the car or for an appointment.

Set limits.

Set limits with the little bambinos. Dole out punishments when they don’t respect your space. See how much more respect you get.

Above all else, know that this is a magical time.

When you take the time to set parameters or remember to take care of yourself or make sure your kids are getting activity, you are ensuring the magic will be stronger than ever.

CONTACT MARIA MURPHY

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that will feature a different culture every two-and-a-half years, with modern Egypt as the first. While exploring Take Me There, children and families will have the opportunity to wear the clothes, participate in the arts, hear and speak the language and play a part in a celebration or tradition while discovering the needs and concerns that all peoples share.

TRAVEL IS A summer staple.

Dur ing the break from school, many families take a trip to experience a new place, visit friends and family or just get out of town.

This summer, The Children’s Museum invites you to take a different kind of trip — a journey to Egypt to experience both the modern-day culture and ancient history of this fascinating country.

TAKE ME THERE: EGYPT Take Me There: Egypt, the newest permanent exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, is a one-ofa-kind cultural immersion experience offering children and families an opportunity to explore life in modern-day Egypt through its traditions, environments and people.

TUTANKHAMUN: THE GOLDEN KING AND THE GREAT PHARAOHS Once you have immersed yourself in modern-day Egypt, take a trip back thousands of years in the exhibit Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.

More than 100 treasures from the tombs of King Tut and other important rulers spanning 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history are featured in this traveling exhibit.

Organized by Arts & Exhibits International, this blockbuster exhibit recently debuted in Atlanta and opens in Indianapolis on June 27. Tickets are required for entrance and visitors are strongly advised to purchase in advance to guarantee an entry time and to avoid lines at the box office (see sidebar for ordering information).

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STARS OF THE PHARAOHS AND MAGIC OASIS The exploration of all things Egyptian continues with Stars of the Pharaohs in the SpaceQuest® Planetarium and Magic Oasis in the Lilly Theater. In Stars of the Pharaohs, opening June 27, children and families will travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings.

Ideal for ages 8 and up, this show will take visitors to see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world re-created in their original splendor.

Opening July 7 in the Lilly Theater, Magic Oasis is an upbeat performance by magician Marcus Lehmann on his return to Lilly Theater. Set in an Egyptologist’s study, audiences will be dazzled with disappearing acts, floating objects and other baffling illusions involving ancient Egyptian “artifacts” discovered among the desert ruins.

With a variety of Egyptian exhibits and shows at The Children’s Museum this summer, in addition to all your family’s favorite museum exhibits, there is sure to be something to delight every member of your family.

JACLYN FALKENSTEIN is the public relations coordinator for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

TICKETS TO SEE KING TUT To purchase advance tickets for Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, please visit Ticketmaster.com, KingTut. org or ChildrensMuseum.org.

Adults: $25 Monday – Thursday / $30 Friday – Sunday Youth (2-17): $15 all times Seniors (60+): $23 Monday – Thursday / $27.50 Friday – Sunday Toddlers under 2 are admitted free. Visit ChildrensMuseum.org for information about group and museum member pricing.

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1 TO THE MAXI One of the hottest styles of the season is the maxi dress.These long, flowing, floor-length dresses are super comfy and epitomize the essence of summer chic. Maxi dresses work well for many shapes and sizes (even if you’re expecting) and come in strapless, sleeveless and ¾ sleeved versions. Women of all heights and shapes can wear them but finding the right one for you takes a few considerations: 1. Choose a dress that is in proportion with you. You don’t want to drown in your dress. Look at overall scale, fullness, etc. and make sure it creates a balanced look.

2. Most maxi dresses have an empire waist and can take inches off your midsection.

If you have a tummy be careful because this can cause you to look preggers.

Look for a maxi that has less fullness in the front and lies more flat in front than on the sides.

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3. If you’re on the shorter side opt for a sleek A-line or bias cut rather than a straight column.

4. Maxi dresses range in length from lower-calf to floor length. The longer the dress, the lower the heel you should wear. Floor length dresses will best be set off with a sleek, flat sandal. Try one of the season’s embellished gladiators or thongs for a smart look.

While the maxi dress looks chic and sleek on those rare nights out they also work great as day dresses when you pair them with more casual shoes and accessories. Plus, your maxi dress can also double as a stylish swimsuit cover up.When it comes to maxi dresses, the possibilities are wide open!

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3 TIGHTEN YOUR TUMMY Just had a baby but feel that your tummy isn’t budging? Whip it into shape with the Bamboo Belly Bandit, an abdominal compression binder that helps to tighten and shrink your post-partum belly. Designed to help reduce uncomfortable uterine swelling, the Belly Bandit helps to alleviate bloating and offers support for a new mama’s back and legs. Crafted from, you guessed it, breathable, antibacterial and sustainable bamboo fibers, the Bamboo Belly Bandit is perfect for moms who have had natural births as well as C-sections. You can find the Bamboo Belly Bandit at www.bellybandit.com for $65.95.

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4 DIM YOUR HEADLIGHTS Along with warmer weather comes lighter and more revealing clothing, but you don’t have to sacrifice modesty for the sake of cooling off. Keep your headlights under cover with Boob-eez reusable headlight concealers. Made from a durable silicon material backed by a washable adhesive, Boob-eez allow for multiple uses and easy care without straps, adhesive or elastic.Wear Boob-eez with or without a bra.Their super thin edge makes them virtually undetectable under workout wear, clothing or swimwear. Get them for $12 - $15 at www.Boob-eez.com.

5 STORE YOUR BAUBLES, BEADS AND BLING Ever lost your favorite pair of earrings when you took them off at the pool or while having your hair done? Store them in a Gemvelope and you’ll know exactly where you put them!

Gemvelopes are cute little fabric envelopes designed to stash your jewelry whether you’re having your nails done, going swimming or packing for vacation. Designed with a special cushion for stud earrings, a strap for rings and necklaces and a pocket for bracelets, there’s a place for everything. Gemvelope’s compact size allows you to keep one in your purse for convenience, or tuck several into your suitcase for your next trip. $25 - $45 at www.Gemvelopes.com.

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MARY MICHELE LITTLE is a mother of two, wife, entrepreneur and blogger who lives in Raleigh, N.C. Read more of her tips at www.onechicmama.com.

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INDIANAPOLIS’ PERFECT SUMMER night getaway can be found at the Indianapolis Zoo Thursday evenings, July 16 through August 20.

The Zoo invites you to “Play Into the Night” while enjoying the hottest sounds in town at Animals and All That Jazz concert series. Concerts run from 5:30-8:30pm, and all animal exhibits will remain open until 7pm on concert nights.

Introducing children to the world of jazz can provide them with an excellent cultural experience; and there are many things to keep them engaged and having a blast while the music is playing. Children will be entertained by animal exhibits, hip mascots, the playground and, until 7pm, the Kroger Splash Park. Also, the rides will be running until 7pm with members able to enjoy a featured ride each night free of charge.

This summer, Animals and All That Jazz is returning with an even hotter lineup. This season’s outstanding lineup of talented Jazz superstars includes: July 16: Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon with Goldie & Exquisitely Yours (Lowe’s will also be at the Zoo on July 16 to host a “Build and Grow” clinic for young guests.)

July 23: Lonnie Lester July 30: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra August 6: Harvey & The Bluetones August 13: Orquesta Bravo

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Guests can visit with friends, dance the night away at the most unique jazz venue in town and take a break from the concert festivities to enjoy the animal exhibits without the usual daytime summer crowds or daytime heat. There will even be prizes given away during the show. Where else can

Come early for best available seating at the picnic tables or bring a lawn chair. For dinner, Café on the Commons will be available with Zoo favorites such as hot dogs, nachos and hamburgers.

There will also be a full buffet with additional offerings. As with any Zoo visit, guests are asked to refrain from bringing in personal food and drinks. Don’t worry if you see a few clouds rolling in—the concert will move to the Party Pavilion in inclement weather.

Don’t miss out on a chance to enjoy live music and special festivities at one of Indianapolis’ favorite family spots! Invite family and friends and come “Play Into the Night” with the Indianapolis Zoo. Animals and All That Jazz is free for members and included with regular Zoo admission.

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RECENTLY, I READ about parents who spend thousands of dollars on their children’s birthday parties. Llamas, helicopter rides, visits from sports celebrities, or other extreme celebrations are things that neither I nor my bank account can muster. With five kids, we’d be in the poor house pretty quickly. And then, what would they expect for graduations and weddings?

But, economics aside, it’s still pretty easy for me to get carried away, even if it’s only my time and effort (and that of my loved ones) that it costs me. Like the time I couldn’t f ind a dragon piñata for my son’s Knight in Shining Armor party? After hunting in every store in town, I stayed up late one night, gluing hundreds of tissue paper scales onto a long-necked dinosaur while my husband spray painted cardboard wings with real 14K gold. Yes, it was beautiful, but then they hacked it up with a stick. And then there was the time that I spent an entire day preparing a four-car train cake with buttercream frosting made from scratch.

Or how about the time when my mother spent hours bent over the sewing machine transforming an old black and white striped blanket into a dozen pirate shirts for the bold young men coming to walk the plank. Shiver me timbers!

No wonder my husband starts to get a little nervous when a birthday approaches.

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So I proclaim, “Let’s get back to basics!” (My husband heaves a great sigh of relief !) A birthday is a celebration of a child’s life. But, it is not license to do it up as big as possible, no matter the cost to pocketbook, calendar and family sanity. Let’s simplify birthday celebrations and bring joy back to parents, kids, and guests.

Serve a cute cake.

Choose a theme but don’t go overboard.

A Wilton Cake Decorating Class is not necessary to bake someone happy. And neither is an elaborate and expensive bakery dessert. Don’t even think of baking it from scratch or making that buttercream icing! (Trust me on this one.)

A decorated sheet cake from the grocer’s bakery is pretty inexpensive these days. Peruse their catalog; often they feature character cakes that any kid will love.

You don’t have to feed the masses.

It’s also super easy to make one of your own. A few bucks will buy you a mix and canned frosting. Choose a few small toys that match your theme to use as cake toppers and wash and dry them well. I love to raid my kids’ stash of Playmobil. Once the cake is baked and cooled, craft a scene for the toys with frosting and assorted candies. Candy rocks and pull-apart licorice are great accents! Use your imagination and be sure to let the birthday kid help. Set the toys in place and you’ll have a cute and simple cake ready to go.

If your kid is crazy about Dora, Bob or the Movie Character of the Week, feel free to buy a few napkins or a cute disposable table cloth. But you don’t have to purchase everything that Hallmark makes. Supplement with solid color plates and cups which are inf initely less expensive and a little more restful to the senses. Though life-size cutouts and inf latable critters are fun, they are not necessary to life.

A few streamers and balloons will make things festive. Let’s face it—the kids probably won’t notice anyway.

In the old days, a birthday party included cake, punch, and ice cream. Set a new trend by serving classic refreshments.

Make sure to choose a time when a meal won’t be expected, like midmorning or after lunch. Note in the invitations that “cake and ice cream will be served,” so that no child comes famished and expecting a full meal.

Limit your guest list.

Help your child recognize that we can have many friends, but we don’t need to invite them all to every event. That is a hard thing to learn. Remember creating the guest list for your wedding? Don’t be guilt-tripped (continued on page 22)

You don’t have to purchase everything that Hallmark makes. • Set a new trend by serving classic refreshments. • Don’t even think about baking it from scratch. • We don’t need to invite them all to every event. • We can’t be all places at all times. • Let kids be kids.

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(...continued from page 20) into thinking that you absolutely have to invite every kid you cross paths with. You’ll drive yourself and your child nuts. Decide on how many before you talk about who to include.

Consider varying the type of guest list each year.

You might invite three families for a BBQ one year and have a multi-age celebration. Have f ive kids from the soccer team the next year. Maybe another year the birthday kid can invite a buddy for a sleepover or a trip to the amusement park. Be tactful, however, and don’t broadcast the party details to those whose feelings might get hurt. Likewise, when your child doesn’t get invited to a friend’s party, remind him that it doesn’t have to be viewed as an affront.

We can’t be all places all the time.

Watch the clock.

Two to three hours is a great amount of time for a party.

You don’t need to sign on for an all-day shindig. You’ll f ind that the time will go quickly. Consider dividing the party into chunks of time featuring play, refreshments, piñata and gifts. Having guests depart while they’re still enjoying themselves is a much better alternative to meltdown endings.

Let the kids play.

Resist the urge to f ill ever y minute with games and activities. Some of our best parties have been when the kids just had plenty of room to run around outside. If your yard can’t swing it, consider a party at the park. Talk to your child beforehand about what things he thinks his guests would enjoy and have some organized games as

backup. There can sometimes be one bored apple to spoil the whole bushel. Feel free to let kids be kids.

Provide super vision. Let them enjoy one another’s company.

If you plan a simple part y, you may not be the talk of the town, but you’re sure to have some energy left by the time it starts, let alone when it ends. Your child and her friends will enjoy some simple fun and the day will be f illed with laughter, love, and lots of good company. Let the festivities begin!

JESSICA FISHER is a wife, mother and freelance writer making her home in San Diego. She regularly writes about fun, frugality, and the pursuit of a clean house at www. lifeasmom.com.

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WHAT MOTHERS (AND FATHERS) CAN & SHOULD EXPECT

YOUR HEART DROPS to your stomach and crowds the butterflies as you prepare to tell your husband that you’re expecting a baby. This is the first of many physical and emotional sensations you’ll experience as a new mother. The science of maternity is as biological as it is emotional. Your body is changing making it a vessel responsible for two beings—intertwined chemically, daily navigating your moods, emotions, physical needs and expanding belly.

Eating for two

In order to bridge the gap from an eatingfor-one diet to eating-for-two dietary needs, physicians recommend prenatal vitamins for your 40-week journey through a fullterm pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins include high amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid and a slew of vitamins. Your luscious hair and strong nails are a fabulous bi-product of prenatal vitamins. However, some new mothers experience nausea and vomiting because of the vitamin’s potent mix of nutrients and often-bulky size to ingest while already nauseated.

“Progesterone is the dominant hormone of pregnancy. It is responsible for the symptoms of constipation, heartburn, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue and pelvic hyper mobility,” said Dr. Bridget Hurry Hogan. “This hormone serves very important functions during pregnancy including stimulation of fetal lung development, facilitation of ovum transport through the fallopian tube to the uterus and uterine contractile activity at time of labor.”

It is important to eat properly, especially as your pregnancy continues so as to avoid digestive discomfort and swelling.

Be flexible with your diet; consult your physician if you are concerned about dietary deficiencies.

“Oh, my aching back!”

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my pregnancies. Even though the nurse was over-dramatizing her pain, mine was real.

“When women get pregnant their muscles and ligaments stretch usually stressing out joints and causing pain and swelling. If, prior to pregnancy, the patient suffered an injury it may become prevalent as the pregnancy progresses. An “injury” is better stated as a misalignment from an old habit like constant movement working a factory line, stressing neck and back muscles while sitting at a computer all day or slipping on ice and causing stress to muscles and ligaments below the surface,” said Dr. Matt Ferris, chiropractor at Health Connections.

As you determine your birthing method, albeit natural or medically aided, you will become educated on the variety of health concerns and options available to you and your unborn child. “When looking at your health, choosing a more natural, least invasive method is optimal,” said Dr. Ferris. “During pregnancy I suggest stretches like the “angry cat” or “cat back” to ease pressure on the lower back. A visit to a chiropractor is recommended for chronic pain and to ease the pressure on the hips, lower back, improve circulation and reduce swelling.”

Special delivery

The cards that accompany the flowers, balloons and cookiegrams that cover the tables and windowsill of your room read “Congratulations on your new arrival!” After careful consideration you delivered your newborn either naturally without drugs or with anesthesia. Your husband may have coached you through delivery using The Bradley Method® or assisted in Lamaze breathing. A nurse-midwife could have joined you and your entire family for a water birth at a birthing center. You could have had a scheduled cesarean section due to complications during pregnancy. Were you induced early as a result of these same complications? It must have been awfully exciting with everyone on the edge of their seats to find out the gender or name or just news that everyone was alright.

You did it—now hold on. The ride has just begun.

Feed me!

However you chose to deliver your child, your husband and those around you will support your choice to breastfeed or not. Lactation consultants and support groups are available to everyone during postpartum. Postpartum is defined as the period immediately following delivery extending six weeks.

“Milk comes in usually postpartum day two or three,” said Hurry Hogan. “Milk production is affected by your hormones especially prolactin, your environment involving sleep, stress, nutrition, breast stimulation, exercise, intercourse and alcohol inhibits milk letdown.”

With little energy and time in the first week parents and baby get home, most women stop breastfeeding because of the pain, fatigue or concerns that the baby isn’t getting enough.

Melanie Bennett, an advocate for long-term breast-feeding offers her support. “Go into that first week as prepared as

possible. Educate yourself, surround yourself with supportive people and know who to go to for help should the need arise. Attend a La Leche League meeting prior to your baby’s arrival. And having the name and contact information of a licensed lactation consultant is a must,” said Bennett.

The benefits of breastfeeding are two-fold. According to the U.S.D.A, a minimum of 3.6 billion dollars would be saved if breastfeeding were increased from current levels (64 percent in-hospital, 29 percent at 6 months) to those recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General (75 and 50 percent). This figure is likely an underestimation of the total savings because it represents cost savings from the treatment of only three childhood illnesses: otitis media, gastroenteritis, and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Breastfeeding reduces the likeliness of these illnesses, feeds the infant unique vitamins that are beneficial to brain development and immune system (and are exclusive to mother’s milk) to name a few.

Adapting to the workplace and a new child

You did it. You made it through delivery and the first few weeks of parenting. Hopefully, you swallowed your pride and accepted the offers of help from friends and family.

It’s time to return to work and to create a new routine surrounding the baby’s needs. This is called finding balance. It may have been a practice you and your husband worked at before the baby was born, but now you have the element of spontaneity—late night feedings, spit up on your new suit and finding the camera for the first smile.

If you’re not returning to work and have decided to breast feed, you will still need to interact with the general public—sweats, t-shirts and ponytail are acceptable.

There are two Indiana laws that are specif ic to breastfeeding. Ind. Code § 16-35-6 allows a woman to breastfeed her child anywhere the law allows her to be.

(HB 1510) 2008 Ind. Acts, P.L. 13 provides that state and political subdivisions shall provide for reasonable paid breaks for an employee to express breast milk for her infant, make reasonable efforts to provide a room or location, other than a toilet stall, where the employee can express breast milk in private and make reasonable efforts to provide for a refrigerator to keep breast milk that has been expressed. The law also provides that employers with more than 25 employees must provide a private location, other than a toilet stall, where an employee can express the employee’s breast milk in private and if possible to provide a refrigerator for storing breast milk that has been expressed. (2008 SB 219) Ask your La Leche support group how to become more involved in the rights of breast-feeding mothers and children.

Know that you will be overwhelmed. Know that all of your relationships will change. Know that days will turn into nights. Know that there is no love like that of a child.

NIKKI KEEVER is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. Two of who were born on their due date and ironically have similar personalities while the other, induced early, has ever since been our dinner-table clown.

Don’t Leave the Fathers Out Setting higher expectations than what society has created on father’s participation level is beneficial to women preparing for pregnancy and expectant mothers. Assuming fathers are all the same when it comes to their level of participation during the entire process, from conception to delivery, is unfair and will likely short-change both of you on sharing in some of life’s irreplaceable, unexpected moments.

Armin A. Brott, author of six fatherhood books including The Expectant Father, found after talking with dozens of dads that men’s emotional response to pregnancy is no less varied than women’s; expectant fathers feel everything from relief to denial, fear to frustration and anger to joy.

The Expectant Father is a book that divides each month of pregnancy into four categories “What She’s Going Through” (physical and emotion changes), “What’s Going On with the Baby” (physical progress), “What You’re Going Through” (physical and emotional changes) and “Staying Involved” (tips on supporting and encouraging the pregnant partner).

Since most child-rearing books for men focus primarily on the emotional challenges, it’s helpful that Brott included practical advice: recipes, detailed insights into the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and realistic appraisals of the often very high costs of baby furnishings. Most valuable are the sections on the aspects of birth that make many men squeamish (episiotomies, epidurals and cesarean sections) as well as the post-delivery traumas that they tend to avoid facing (finding childcare, dealing with late-night wakeups, dressing young children and sex after pregnancy).

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Eric is a single dad of two wonderful children ages 9 and 7 who live with him full time. “I started IndyDads.com to try and become an even better dad. Kids do not come with a user manual and being able to ask dumb questions I feel is an important parental confidence builder.” says Enochs.

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Since there were no on l ine socia l networking sites dedicated to dads, they decided to take a risk and create a site dedicated to giving dads the much-needed spotlight. Instead of the promoting the stereotypical image of a dad who is a workaholic, lazy, and apathetic or what television tells us in the form of Homer Simpson and Peter Griff in, Eric and Noah wanted to show off what a dad really is. A dad is either a stay-at-home parent during the day or someone who works an 8 – 5 job but is also home each night to be with his family. A dad is someone who picks you up off the ground when you get hurt and comforts you but pushes you to get back out there and try it again. A dad is someone our sons look up to and emulate or someone

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So IndyDads.com was started with the goal of promoting the good qualities of dads.

They now have a place where they can log on and ask questions about their kids, rant or rave about their families without fear of being judged and more importantly establish friendships with other dads of similar interests. Being a dad can sometimes be a lonely job and by having the ability to network with other dads who share your same goals and values is something you cannot put a price tag on.

Even though IndyDads.com is still a small site that is managed by Eric and Noah they are focused on growing the community and being able to give back to them through events they can do as a family or with one another. Unlike other sites devoted to one gender, IndyDads.com welcomes moms, grandparents, step dads and any other form of a parent or caregiver. “Being able to ask a question and get an answer from all types of parents is comforting. That is why we do not discriminate against anyone wanting to join.” says Eric Enochs.

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Riley Speaks

Take Action Against Childhood Obesity In the past three decades, the rate of childhood obesity has tripled for

Riley Speaks provides tim ely information on topics of int erest to families and physicians ea ch month.

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children 6 to 11 years old — and doubled for adolescents ages 12 to 19. With these trends on the rise, it’s not surprising that childhood obesity is the biggest health issue facing America’s youth.

As a parent, you can take action today to help your child achieve a healthier weight.

HOW IS OBESITY DEFINED?

The word “obese” can be hurtful, especially to children. It\s important to understand that this term is a medical diagnosis that refers to a person’s body mass index, or BMI, which is calculated from one’s weight and height.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed BMI charts for children that are age- and gender-specific. Based on these charts, obesity refers to children who have a BMI equal to or greater than the 95th percentile.

You can learn more about calculating BMI for children at www.cdc.gov.

W H AT C A U S E S O B E S I T Y ?

While many factors are at play, the biggest culprits are poor eating habits and lack of physical activity. Collectively, these are known as lifestyle factors.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDHOOD OBESIT Y?

For one, obese children often become obese adults. In fact, 30 percent of adult obesity begins in childhood. Obesity can lead to a host of other health issues, including diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression and liver disease.

H O W C A N I H E L P M Y C H I L D A C H I E V E A H E A LT H I E R W E I G H T ?

Behavior and lifestyle changes — namely proper nutrition and increased physical activity — can help significantly.

Here are some practical tips that will get your child on a healthier track: • Change from full-dairy products to low-fat dairy.

• Limit the number of high-calorie beverages, including fruit juices and sodas. Drink more water instead.

• Try baking, grilling or broiling instead of frying.

• Swap sweet snacks for fruit, and crunchy or salty snacks for veggies.

• Eat at a designated place, for example, the kitchen or dining room table.

• Eat a fruit and/or a vegetable with each meal.

• Incorporate healthy snacks into your child’s day.

• Encourage active play every day. Go ahead and break a sweat!

Limit “screen” time

Encourage active play daily

Research has shown that these actions, too, make a difference: • Limit your child’s “screen” time to two hours a day.

• Take the TV out of your bedrooms.

• Eat breakfast daily.

• Limit eating at restaurants, especially fast-food establishments.

• Manage portion sizes.

• Eat meals as a family.

• Increase time spent in moderate to vigorous intensity activity.

• As a parent, be authoritative — not authoritarian.

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Your physician also might recommend a structured weight management program, such as Riley’s Pediatric OverWeight Education and Research, or POWER, program. Medication and surgery are secondary options that may be discussed through the POWER program and with your physician.

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10 Ways to Encourage the Arts

Why the Arts Are Essential to Our Kids’ Education TO DANCE IS to live. That is according to the Peanuts cross-stitch my grandmother made me years ago. As a girl, I thought it made sense. As a mother, I know it makes sense. What doesn’t make sense, however, is what may be described as a lackluster emphasis our society places on the arts.

With science showing that arts, like music, enhance brain development in a very real way, it is counterintuitive for art education to receive low priority. If you haven’t seen the reports, arts are shown to positively influence the part of a child’s brain that is used in emotional perception, intuition and creativity. At a time when kids need every opportunity to learn about the real human condition instead of the virtual condition many live in today, we parents need to get involved and bring art to life for our kids.

I believe Susan Grade, community-learning coordinator for Herron School of Art and Design, would agree. “Art is a means of communication where children observe and interpret what is happing in their world,” she says.

“Through the arts, children may safely explore their own experiences and culture, which are intertwined with the community’s. The arts connect us. The arts are a means of inspiring the imagination, expressing and sharing concepts and feelings, and solving problems creatively through artistic processes. The arts allow children to learn about innovation and team work and to become productive, creative citizens.”

Herron offers art programs for kids through its Community Learning Programs. There are spring and fall programs for youth as well as Youth Art Camp in the summer for kids ages five to sixteen. This summer’s camp is focusing on environmental art with the theme “The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water.”

An Honors Art class is designed for high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates who have a serious interest in art and January Weekend Workshops are intensive two-weekend classes for high schoolers on up. Learn more at herron.iupui.edu/community/classes.

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“Parents should recognize, support and nurture their child’s interests in the arts. I always recommend that children take art classes and also visit museums, galleries and other cultural and public art attractions,” she adds.

Anne Minnich-Beck, associate director of education for the Indianapolis Art Center, also recommends parents tour galleries and art museums and talk about the artwork that is up. She says “usually the curator or staff is very easy to speak with and there are always leaflets...it’s a great time to talk to kids about why someone painted it that way, what it looks like, what it means. After that, classes sort of naturally come.”

The Indianapolis Art Center offers many types of classes for all ages, including a handful of parent and child classes for the very young student. Minnich-Beck says glass blowing tends to be popular with kids, as are ceramic, pottery, painting and drawing classes. Visit indplsartcenter.org for a class schedule.

She also says that the center gets a lot of teens that attend classes in order to build a portfolio. Minnich-Beck believes one of the nice things about the arts is that they appeal to a wide range of people, so all different levels of experience and talent can benefit.

In addition, parents should keep in mind that the arts also are self-esteem building. “A child can’t do anything wrong.

With art, everything works well. Unlike math and science, some of the best masterpieces are so-called mistakes that someone has made and it ends up being fabulous.”

CARRIE BISHOP is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, whose daily antics inspire her work and her life.

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Make arts and crafts supplies like paper and crayons available to your child and let your child create freely. Ask the child to share and describe what he or she has created.

Allow your child to experiment with simple materials like paper bags, boxes, sticks, fabrics and tape to learn about building in three-dimensional space. Invent a challenge, such as crafting an artwork that stands by itself but stretches between two chairs, and watch your child work toward a creative goal.

Celebrate your child’s artistic creations by hanging drawings on the wall or saving them in a book.

Read books, including books about the arts and biographies of artists.

Take advantage of art in the community including museums, concerts and theater.

Create art at home through singing, playing music, reading, dancing and drawing.

Talk about how art is all around us. Notice art in unexpected settings like parks and grocery stores. Discuss how artists have helped design your child’s toys, clothes, magazines, furniture and more.

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Talk about your artistic skills and interests and explore those of your child.

Enroll your child in art classes.

Speak to your child’s school about the importance of art education and make sure arts education receives proper funding. Remember, art is not just about the ability to recognize a Picasso, it’s about the experience. After all, to dance is to live.

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More than three generations have grown up in the JCC’s early childhood education and camp programs.Thousands walk through the JCC’s doors each week to work out in the modern fitness center, participate in leagues and exercise classes, swim, enjoy family programs and so much more. The JCC – Good for life!

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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. INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER SUMMER ART CAMPS

820 East 67th Street, 317-255-2464 Classes@IndplsArtCenter.org www.IndplsArtCenter.org Activities Included: Fine arts (including painting, drawing, printmaking, mask-making, fabric dyeing), pottery, and computer art.

For almost 25 years, the Art Center has offered summer art camps for kids. Camps are led by professional artist/instructors and an asistant and some of the activities differ each year. This year, classes highlight the artwork of internationally-known artist and kinetic sculptor, George Rickey in conjunction with his exhibition at the Art Center, including five medium-sized sculptures in ARTSPARK.

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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 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS

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THE CASH REGISTER rang up $197 and change. Adrenaline rushed through my veins. I couldn’t help but share with the check out girl and bagger my glee for having beaten my husband’s grocery bill the week before. Sure, he purchased some wine and extra yogurt per my request, but my cart was filled with meals for six days and then some. I was giddy to have cold hard proof that I am, in fact, the thriftiest shopper of my household—even if my proclamation was made to complete strangers who frankly just wanted me to finish my purchase and move on, already. I didn’t care, I was in the moment.

I may be proud that I can keep my weekly grocery bill to around $200 for my family of four, but apparently I’m a far cry from being able to claim the “Thrifty Queen” title. Karey Hideg may be more suited for that honor. “My goal is to save $40 every time I go to the grocery store,” she says. Hideg, owner of kid entertainment company Jump for Joy! and mother of three, thinks she accomplishes this goal as her usual bill is around $120 for a family of five. I obviously have a thing or two to learn from her.

She advises that “coupons are worth it if you are diligent about it. You have to look at ads, know the prices and know the store.”

She also pays attention to produce and buys what’s on sale. Stores like Meijer and Target have coupons on their websites that can be printed out. It’s also a good idea to do a general search on the Internet for grocery coupons. It is almost effortless and can really pay off. Hideg’s dollar sense stretches beyond the grocery aisle into restaurants and more—we should all be so wise in this economic climate. “We probably eat out four times a week. All five of us go out and I try not to spend more than $15 a meal.” Mind you I’m not known for mad math skills, but I think that equates to $3 per person. She says she uses the ZooBook, Coupons4Indy.com, IndysChild.com coupons and uses McDonald’s coupons, which 34 INDY’S CHILD * JULY 2009

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Her family also frequents spots like Moe’s and the Spaghetti Factory where deals can be found.

A great resource for restaurant-goers is Restaurant.com. As I write this article I see incredible deals for restaurants like Adobo Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill and The Melting Pot, among tons of other eateries. The gist of the site is you purchase a gift card at a discount, such as a $25 gift card for the price of $10. That is literally money in your pocket. Other sources parents would be remiss not to check out include kidseatfree.com and mykidseatfree.com. They literally post which restaurants offer kids free food and when the specials are available.

For instance, I learned that Scotty’s Brewhouse provides free food for kids. To be sure the website was not a hoax I called Scotty’s and they confirmed that on Sundays they offer free meals to as many kids as per adult entree that is ordered.

Eating for cheap, or cheaper, is a great thing, but we exist on more than food alone. What about movies, exercise, sporting events? If your family is like mine, these are also part of our “essential” life needs.

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were not known at the time this article went to press, but the event will occur in June or July and will last for six weeks.

There is also the Five Buck Club each member of the family can sign up for at fivebuckclub.net. This program allows members to view films that have played a certain number of weeks for a $5 admission.

Indy Parks and Recreation also hosts free movies in the park all summer long. This month Sandlot, Marley & Me and Ironman will be shown at various parks throughout the city. Go to indyparks.org for location information.

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation will also be showing movies. This month’s feature is Journey to the Center of the Earth, which will play on June 12 at dusk at West Park.

Here are a few tips on how and where your family can enjoy good times despite economic bad times:

Don’t forget about the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library summer reading program, which is running June 8 through August 1. It’s available at all branches and is free to anyone interested in participating. The premise is that kids read books and can receive small prizes for their efforts. Along with the books, branches will have craft and activity programs as well as free movies. This summer’s program has a mystery theme.

GO TO THE MOVIES...FOR FREE. That’s right. According to Randy McElfresh, manager of the Kerasotes theater at Glendale Town Center, they will be running a summer movie program in which late run movies will be played for free twice weekly in the morning. Dates

TAKE THE FAMILY OUT TO THE BALL GAME. The Indians are always a good bet for good times and good deals, but even more affordable is the newly reinstated Carmel American Legion Post 155 baseball team. Admission is free and their season runs June 23 through July 26. The team plays

locally at O’Malia Field and other spots around the state.

Learn more about the team at oldschoolindiana.weebly. com. It’s an invitation-only team, so it should prove to be good ball.

TOO HOT TO WORKOUT OUTSIDE? HIT THE GYM. To be honest, gym memberships seem like an easy thing to cut when times are lean, but Lifetime Fitness offers a deal that may be too good to pass up. Kids under 12 can obtain a membership for $6 a month, which includes swimming, rock climbing and two hours of child care each day (yes, two hours per day for those of you who weren’t paying attention the first time. Consider how much you are charging your babysitter and then determine how good a deal this is!).

TOUR A LOCAL ORGANIC DAIRY. For as little as $2, a family can take a self-guided tour of Traders Point Creamery that will wind you along Eagle Creek and through beautiful pastures where you will see cows and calves that are friendly enough to be pets. Historic Indiana barns that date back to the 1850s are also on premise. You can even

look in on the dairy’s production room where all Traders Point products are made. Should you work up an appetite on the tour, you can always treat the family to a scoop of ice cream.

If you’ve never been to Traders Point Creamery, you may be surprised at how close it is to home. As Gail Alden, marketing director for Traders Point Creamery, points out, the dairy “is right here in everyone’s backyard. It is so easy to get to. We are just a couple blocks west of 465 on 86th Street.”

HIT THE LANES WITH KIDSBOWLFREE.COM. Participating centers, like Royal Pin Leisure Centers’ Woodland Bowl, Western Bowl, Southern Bowl, Jubilee Bowl and Expo Bowl, allow kids 2 free games every day of the week. The cost does not include shoes, but is still a good deal.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CARMEL CLAY PARKS AND RECREATION KIDS KONCERTS. Trust me, they are fun and have the potential to wear your toddler out. The performances are always free and are geared toward children ages 2 to 5 years old. They occur each Wednesday morning this summer at 10 o’clock. Visit

carmelclayparks.com for more information on locations. Your kids will be able to see local favorites like Mik the Music Man and The Bounce House Band and Ruditoonz. Another tip is to become a Facebook fan of your favorite musicians featured at the Kids Koncerts and you will be able to find out where else they are performing throughout the year.

MAKE IT YOUR ART. It still amazes me that the Indianapolis Museum of Art offers free admission. Spend the day with your kids at the museum and be sure to enjoy its extensive gardens and walking paths.

You can even take advantage of a free tour of the IMA’s collection. Tours are offered at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

These tips are just a few ways to save without having to skimp on your family’s quality of life. Happy savings, and more importantly happy summer!

CARRIE BISHOP is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, whose daily antics inspire her work and her life.

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Math Activities to Keep Skills Sharp +

PARENTS: When your children return to school in the fall, their teachers will spend several weeks helping them get back the skills that they lost over the summer. The worst losses occur in the retention of math facts and spelling words. This does not happen to all children, and it need not happen to your children if you are willing to provide some structured learning time during the summer. Doing this might not be the battle that you anticipate. Research shows that the majority of children actually want to be involved in activities that will prepare them for the next grade. This month we are giving you activities to keep your children’s math skills sharp.

MATH ACTIVITY 1: The more fun your children have with summer math activities, the more interested they will be in doing them.

Explore with your children some of the hundreds of websites offering math activities from games to drills to challenging problems. Use your search engines to find several sites that intrigue your children. Here are some that we found:

MATH ACTIVITY 2: Graphing presents information in pictorial form. There are many types of graphs. Young children can be introduced to them by drawing the results of simple experiments.

For example, open a small package of differently colored candies. Then have your children sort out the candies by color to form rows, and they will have made a graph. The same thing can be done with coins. Older children can graph the temperature by using strips of paper to represent the height of the mercury on a thermometer at noon

every day for a week. They can glue the strips to a piece of paper forming a bar graph. The strips should be labeled by the day of the week.

MATH ACTIVITY 3: Here is an activity that really teaches solid geometry and also can make a very attractive display. It may take several days to build the completed models. Your children will build models of five regular solids: cube, tetrahedron, octahedron, icosahedron, and dodecahedron. They can find patterns for these figures online at www. math.dartmouth.edu/~leejstem/mathematrix/ platonic.html and other websites. When they are done, have them use the models to determine the number of faces, vertices, and edges for each solid.

The vertices are the corners. The edge is where the two faces meet and connect the vertices.

MATH ACTIVITY 4: Estimation is a useful skill for your children to have both in the real world and in doing math problems in school. Measurement estimation is a particularly practical skill. How far is it to the mailbox? How high is the counter top? It is especially helpful as well as fun to use body units to get a rough idea of length. For example, if children

know the length of their stride, they can easily walk off distances. Then for shorter measures, they can use their fingers and hands. Help your children acquire the measurement estimation skill by having them measure the length of their fingers, hands, feet, and stride. Then they can use their bodies to measure the length of their bedrooms, the distance from the couch to the refrigerator, the size of the TV screen, the width of a window, and the size of a book. They can check the accuracy of their measurements by using a tape measure or ruler.

read them forward or backward. Numbers can be turned into palindromes, too. Here is how it works.

Take 145, which is not a palindrome. Reverse it, and add. (145 plus 541). Their answer will be 686, a number palindrome. Have your children try this with easy numbers like 38, 48, and 86. They may need to keep adding and reversing the sum several times before it forms a palindrome. Finally, give them the challenge of turning 89 into a palindrome.

They’ll need to fill a page with the calculations and get a lot of practice adding.

Put mathematics into trips to the grocery store by teaching your children how to estimate what the total will be. Have them round prices to the nearest dollar and then to the nearest 50 cents. They will be amazed to discover that rounding to the nearest 50 cents usually brings their total to within a dollar of the cash register before the tax is added.

MATH ACTIVITY 6: Statisticians call the average, the mean. Use four people to introduce your children to this concept. Cut a strip of paper as long as each person is tall. Then tape the ends of the strips together. Fold the strip in half and in half again to find the average height of the group. Have the children compare their height to the average to discover who is taller and who is shorter. For more fun with averages, your children can use strips of paper to measure the distance of jumps.

MATH ACTIVITY 5: The more your children play with numbers, the more they will be intrigued by math. They are probably familiar with word palindromes, such as dad, mom, and radar in which the letters in the word are the same whether you

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SolutionsHomeStaffing.com Nannies for all schedules and needs. We place professional nannies who have been meticulously screened for experience, background and character.

Our nannies are educated women who love to work with babies and children. A nanny can offer the oneon-one care that nurtures your child’s individual needs. 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 parttime; and short-term 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.

AYS INC.

Several locations in Central Indiana 317-283-3817 www.ayskids.org Ages/Grades: 3 years old to 6th grade

AYS operates youth programs At-Your-School, including before- and after-school, early childhood, kindergarten, and summer programs. At AYS, children receive homework help, hands-on learning, art & music enrichment, exercise, nutritious snacks, socialization and FUN! Our highly trained staff makes AYS the safest place for kids.Visit our website to see if we are at your school!

BABY LOVE HOME DAY CARE

8631 Amy Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46256 Trish Greskamp

317-849-8581 317-585-1654 ptlrrg@comcast.net Ages/Grades: newborn to 18 months I have 20 years experience caring for babies.

Prior medical back office assistant in OB/ GYN. ALL SUPPLIES ARE FURNISHED, (diapers,wipes,formula, BPA free bottles,daily journals, bedding,linens,toys). Solid foods are healthy items, mostly organic. Baby Signs instruction offered.

Lots of references. Safe, loving, clean environment.

1:4or5 ratio.

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. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages toddlers, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Carmel

CARMEL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS, INC.

Emily & Scott Rudicel 1402 W. Main St. Carmel 317-580-0699 info@carmelmontessori.com www.carmelmontessori.com Ages: Pre-school through Kindergarten.

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.

Carmel Montessori School is located on the beautiful campus at St. Christopher’s Church on the NE corner of Main St. and Meridian in Carmel.

Our directress is American Montessori Certified with 10 years head-teaching experience. We offer a beautiful, peaceful and positive Montessori learning environment. Extended days available.

CLAY MONTESSORI

Peggy White 463 East Main St. Carmel 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-6

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Brownsburg

MARIA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

431 E. Northfield Dr. Brownsburg 317-852-3900 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 12 months to 6 years

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!

Call for more information. (Affiliated with Fisher’s Montessori). Morning, afternoon and full-day programs.

KINDERGARTEN CONNECTION 14350 Oakridge Road Jennifer McRoberts 317-843-1125 Kindergartenconnection@hotmail.com www.Kindergartenconnectiononline.com Ages/Grades: Pre-Kindergarten classes: must be 4 by September 1,

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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

www.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.

OOGLES N GOOGLES U

430 N. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032 Danya Mendell 317-228-9177 dmendell@ooglesngoogles.com www.ooglesngoogles.com Ages/Grades: threes/fours/fives

Oogles n Googles U is located in the Carmel Arts and Design District. This Pre-K learning center, opening its doors fall 2009, integrates arts, culture, reading and Spanish from professionals from within the district into its daily activity. Curriculum designed and taught by preschool instructors with over 50 years of combined experience.

You call it play. We call it learning.

We’ve been educating the youngest children of Indianapolis for over 100 years.

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At Day Nursery, we offer a play-based environment that is designed to provide learning experiences for young children which help develop the skills necessary for future success. Our program is nationally accredited and our curriculum is in line with the Indiana Department of Education Foundations to the Academic Standards.

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Early care and education for children from 6 weeks through 6 years

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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.

Carmel - Zionsville 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.

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-square-foot facility was designed to foster the development of young children. $162-$221 per week. 6:30-6 M-F. Call today for a tour!

PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT GRAY EAGLE

TODD ACADEMY, INC.

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 well-rounded 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.

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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TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

8540 East 16th Street Amanda Hoover 317-529-0138 eliwhit9799@yahoo.com www.trinityindy.org Ages/Grades: Pre-school for ages 3-5yrs & K-8th

Our school is a loving environment. Our main goal is to teach and show our children and families the love of Jesus! Faith-Compassion-Achievement! Our students strive academically and spiritually in a faith enriched enviroment.

Fishers

FISHERS MONTESSORI

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

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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

A quality learning environment offering preschool, kindergarten and elementary. Certification through American Montessori Society. 9-12, 12:30-3, 9-3.

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.

for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years located in Stonegate, Zionsville, IN.

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.

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.

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, 2264287 Downey: 111 S. Downey Rd, Indy, 359-5304 Edgewood: 4040 E. Thompson Rd, Indy, 767-7730 Fishers Point: 9959 E. 126th St, Fishers, 767-4312 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, 356-2804 Willowcreek: 8170 Hague Rd, Indy, 578-5488

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NOBLESVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Geist

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)

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

1687 N. 10th Street Rolland Abraham 317-776-4186 rabraham@ noblesvillechristianschool.org NoblesvilleChristianSchool.org

Ages/Grades: Preschool - 9th Grade Affordable Christian Education in Hamilton County.

State accredited, NCS combines academic excellence with Christ-centered teaching. The result: students who are loved and motivated everyday. Our fullday Kindergarten is 25-66% less costly than other programs, with music, art, library, gym and music weekly. Come share the excitement at Noblesville Christian!

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6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-251-9467

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R E SO U RC E S 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, IN 46260 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+/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, IN 46260 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.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSING

Created specifically for students with highfunctioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, The Independence Academy helps students achieve their highest level of independence and academic success.

Dedicated and trained staff teach math, sciences, language arts, global studies, social and life skills, and more.Very small classes. Beautiful campus. A place to belong.

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.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA

John Drake or Kelly Belt 9111 N. Haverstick Rd. Indianapolis 317-575-6508 jdrake@churchatthecrossing.org www.churchatthecrossing.org Ages: 12mos - Pre-K 5’s

FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

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

THE INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY OF INDIANA, INC.

612 West 42nd Street Ruth Padgett 317-926-0043 ruthpadgettTheIndependenceAcademy.o Website: www.

TheIndependenceAcademy.org Ages/Grades: Grades 5 - 12

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.

MERIDIAN HILLS COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

7171 N. Pennsylvania School phone 255-0831 Ages/Grades: Ages 2, 3, 4 and Kindergarten

Founded in 1960, Meridian Hills Cooperative School is dedicated to helping children, parents and teachers grow together. Classes provide a positive, nurturing environment for 2-year-olds through Kindergarten with a special emphasis on parent education. Parents

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help daily in the spacious classrooms, on a beautiful half-acre playground and with a caring, experienced staff. Northside.

MERIDIAN STREET PRESCHOOL COOP

5500 N. Meridian St. Virginia Snell 317-767-3003 mspcindy@hotmail.com

meridianstreetco-op.org Ages/Grades: 2, 3, and 4 year old programs

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

Parent-run, cooperative preschool in operation for over 50 years. Experienced, nurturing teachers, friendly environment, and play-based curricullum.

Low adult to child ratio. Three age level classes available.

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 self-directed and self-paced. Our well-rounded 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.

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, nonsectarian, 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

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

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 8:152:30 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, IN 46268 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, IN 46062 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.

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Preparation is Key to Welcoming a Special Needs Child How to Ready Your Family, Home and Lifestyle

WHEN NIKKI, A colleague of mine, discovered she was pregnant, she did everything right. She improved her diet and took vitamins. She scheduled check-ups and attended prenatal classes. She got an ultrasound and amniotic fluid checks. She expected everything to be fine.

GATHER INFORMATION. Learn about your child’s condition and consult with specialists in special needs children. The more information you have, the better equipped you’ll be— and the less anxiety you’ll feel—as you prepare to raise your special needs child.

Usually, it is. But Nikki discovered shortly after delivering her baby that everything wasn’t fine. The doctors and nurses began to use the phrase “special needs” when talking about Nikki’s little girl.

For some parents, the discovery of a special needs child comes

For some parents, the discovery of a special needs child comes before the birth. Others, like Nikki, discover this reality soon after a child is born. Either way, it’s a shock. But it’s not the end of the world.

Nikki, whose experience is common, certainly will have a different life with her little girl than the one she probably imagined. She’ll face unique challenges. But she’ll also experience special, and typical, joys. The key for her will lie in preparing herself for life with a special needs child. Some special needs babies require intensive medical care. Others need specialized developmental training and support. Some require both, and all require special attention. To meet these needs, parents should actively prepare.

The following steps can help expecting parents or current parents get ready for the special life ahead.

before the birth. Others discover this reality soon after a child is born. Either way, it’s a shock. But it’s not the end of the world.

PREPARE FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Too many parents put off sharing information, or simply withdraw from friends and family because they’re worried how and what reactions will be to their special needs child. But you’re more likely to receive essential support and understanding if you directly communicate your child’s situation.

PREPARE SIBLINGS. Children often accept special needs babies more easily than adults, but they’ll still have questions, such as “Is the baby going to be OK?” and “How’s this going to affect me?” It’s important that you model a positive and hopeful attitude, tell your children about their sibling’s needs in simple terms and, as much as possible and appropriate, involve them in the care of the special needs child.

PREPARE YOUR HOME. With the birth of a special needs child, you might need to make adjustments to your home and work schedule. Furniture might need to be rearranged, fastened to walls or even removed. Routines might need to be altered. Prepare for changes as much as possible, but also prepare to accommodate the unexpected.

INVESTIGATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. Find out what resources are available to you and your family in your community or city. Parent groups, classes, play groups or other things can provide support to you, your family and your special needs child.

ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS. A strong relationship with a specialized pediatrician and/or a developmental psychologist can be a source of great relief. In addition, you can find a number of professionals who are available 24 hours a day—at no extra cost—to field your phone calls and questions.

Preparation is the key to meeting any challenge or opportunity.

Nikki knows this and is preparing for her new baby. You can do the same by preparing yourself and those around you for the very special child that has entered your life.

DR. JIM DALTON, PSY.D., HSPP, is a licensed child psychologist, and the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Damar Services, Inc. Visit Damar online at www.damar.org

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BREASTFEEDING BASICS

Breast is Best

Why Breastfeeding is the Best Choice for Mom and Baby WHEN IT COMES to nutrition, breast milk is unarguably the best option for babies. Study after study has shown that breastfeeding gives infants the healthiest start to life.

To start off, human breast milk contains just the right amount of fatty acids, lactose, water and amino acids for human digestion, brain development and growth.

Breast milk also contains diseasefighting cells called antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. And because it is straight from the breast, breast milk is always sterile and never at risk for being contaminated by polluted water or dirty bottles.

As a result, breast-fed babies are at lower risk for:

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As advanced as infant formula is today, it still cannot match the exact chemical makeup of human milk.

BEST FOR MOM, TOO Breastfeeding isn’t just best for baby; it’s best for mom as well.

Research reveals that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breast and ovarian cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes and postpartum depression.

Many believe that breastfeeding makes it easier for women to lose their pregnancy pounds as well since nursing uses up extra

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calories. Additionally, lactation stimulates the uterus to contract back to its original size.

BONDING FROM THE START Breastfeeding offers benef its beyond the strong nutritional foundation. “It’s about more than just functionally feeding your baby,” explains Jill Lancaster, RN, lactation manager at St.Vincent Women’s Hospital. “It is actually a relationship and every mother has the potential to make it a wonderful experience for her and the baby.”

Lancaster recommends creating a nursing environment that is conducive for bonding with baby.

“A nice quiet environment – away from distractions – is ideal. Many moms like to play soothing music or something like that to set the right tone to ease tension and anxiety,” she shares.

She also suggests an upright chair and a footstool, both of which help position the baby properly and with more ease.

Most essential, though, is an open mind. “It’s not the same for every woman or every time you breastfeed,” Lancaster explains.

“Each baby is an individual and what works for one mom may not work for another.”

She encourages moms to experiment with the four basic breastfeeding positions to find the one that’s most comfortable. She also advises the mom to be patient and give herself time.

“Don’t be afraid to seek out help from a lactation consultant, support groups or other moms who may have had similar issues,” she advises. “It’s an important time in both the mom and baby’s life and you need to surround yourself with people who support you.”

The Center for Women’s Health at St.Vincent offers a Breastfeeding Basics class for expectant moms (and dads) several times a month. The class is held at both St.Vincent Women’s Hospital and St.Vincent Carmel Hospital. The class offers techniques for initiating nursing during the newborn’s first weeks of life, as well as tips on how to maintain a successful breastfeeding experience. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby; latching; positioning and returning to the workplace. Register at womens.stvincent. org or 317-338-2273.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Breastfeeding support groups are held every week at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital and St.Vincent Women’s Hospital. Groups are open to anyone and facilitated by an RN or lactation consultant.

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BREASTFEEDING HELP LINE If you have questions or need to speak with a lactation consultant, call the St.Vincent Breastfeeding Help Line any time of the day or night. You’ll get a response within 24 hours. 317-415-7441.

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Websites For a Slimmer Summer The Benefits of Keeping Active

Everyone has heard about the freshman fifteen— those extra pounds that sneak up on unsuspecting college students when parents are no longer supervising their eating habits. But what about the summertime six-or-seven?

Can they “save” minutes from one day to the next? Is there an extra allowance for playdates or sleepovers? Can they “earn” extra minutes by doing more chores or exercising? Once you’ve set the rules, use timers if necessary to enforce them.

Nobody knows precisely how much extra weight kids gain during the summer. They are growing, after all, so it’s natural for them to get heavier as they get taller. Still, a recent study by Ohio State University found that the rate of weight gain for 5-6 year olds increased during the summer. That’s worrisome because summertime used to be when kids burned every calorie they consumed riding bikes, doing chores and just running around.

GET INTERACTIVE. Whenever possible, build movement into the interactive pastimes your kids enjoy. Obviously, this is easiest if you have an “exergame” system like the Wii or Dance Revolution. (A list of active games is available at http://tinyurl.com/pe3kce.) Even without those devices, game time will be less sedentary if, for example, you encourage kids to play while sitting on a balance ball or even an exercise bike. As a last resort, try hiding the TV remote, computer mouse or video games. Then send the kids on a treasure hunt to find the missing equipment.

The researchers speculated that today’s kids might put on pounds because summer schedules are less structured and often include sugary snacks, soft drinks and frozen treats. They also pinpointed more “sedentary” summer activities. Much of what kids want to do with their free time involves screens—flipping through TV shows, competing at video or computer games and catching up on websites and social networks. All of these activities have one common feature—backsides planted firmly in chairs.

The good news is that the very screens that are keeping kids entralled—and often their parents—can also supply good ideas about how to help kids establish the healthy eating and exercise habits that will lead to lifelong weight control. For the most part, parents should skip dieting websites. Your goal, after all, isn’t to make kids self-conscious about their bodies or obsessive about their eating habits. Instead, look for creative ideas about how to achieve a sustainable balance between what kids eat and how they play. Here are some promising places to start:

GO BACK TO BASICS. Children of all ages are more likely to make good food choices for themselves if they know what a healthy diet looks like. Study the government’s food pyramid together at www.mypyramid.gov/kids/.

SLIM DOWN FAMILY FAVORITES. In many families, summer is a time for eating traditional foods. Analyze the nutrition content of beloved family recipes—as well as any other food—at Nutrition Data (www.nutritiondata.com), a

website that takes its information from the USDA’s national nutrition database. Start tweaking the recipes to improve the ratio of nourishment to calories.

FIND SKINNY SNACKS. When kids are home, they’ll want to snack. Make sure they have healthy, kid-friendly choices like the 25 snacks recommended by the American Dietetic Association (http://tinyurl.com/p3t8zl).

TRACK DOWN LOCAL PRODUCE. If your kids aren’t vegetable fans, introduce them to the pleasures of really fresh produce. Local Harvest (www.localharvest.org) makes it easy to find the markets and farmstands near you. Better yet, get both exercise and dinner by picking your own vegetables and fruits. To find local farms that welcome families, visit www. pickyourown.org.

EAT OUT LESS. Thanks to the economy, families are eating more meals at home. When you do take your family out for a treat, choose wisely. Calorie counts and nutrition information for menu items at over 500 restaurants are available at Diet Facts (http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp).

Go where you’ve never gone before. Getting out of the house is often the best way to disengage kids from their screens. This summer, make it a point to explore all of the play spaces within fifteen minutes of your home. Kaboom makes this mission easy with the Play Space Finder (www. playplayspacefinder. kaboom.org). Encourage your kids to rate the playgrounds and add their recommendations to the website.

Make family fun physical. Often parents can search their own memories and come up with ideas for active summer fun such as water balloon battles or family bike rides. If you’re feeling low on inspiration, check out a website that corresponds to the ages of your kids. Kids in Action lists simple activities for children under 5 (http://tinyurl.com/qk6rpw) Smartspot offers setting specific ideas for school age children (http:// www.smartspot.com/beactive/children). And Kidnetic recommends the kind of goofy games that will appeal to preteens (www.kidnetic.com).

Any of these ideas are likely to make your summer happier as well as healthier. The bonus is that when kids head back to school next fall, they’ll carry fewer extra pounds and more light-hearted memories.

Give kids a screen time allowance. Most experts recommend kids spend no more than two hours on TV, video games and online activities combined, but you may want to convene a family meeting to decide what makes sense in your household.

Let your kids set the rules about how minutes can be allocated.

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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Fun-Filled Indy with a Purpose

July Events in Indy Encourage Confidence and Leadership Skills in Kids ONE OF THE finest gifts you can share with your child is to teach him or her how hard work leads to success. The hard part is finding a way to do that without sounding like a know-it-all or lecturing. This month, you have plenty of help from a variety of athletes who’ve proven themselves on the world stage.

Some of the nations’ top swimmers will make a splash at the Indiana University Natatorium July 7-11 as they compete for a spot on USA Swimming’s 2009 World Championship Team. Most of the 2008 Beijing Olympians, including Michael Phelps and Dara Torres, are train ing for th is competition. And you can meet them at daily autograph sessions from 4:30 – 6:00 PM in the gymnasium on the upper concourse of the Natatorium. Go to www.iunat.iupui.edu for more information.

If tennis is more your game, check out the 2009 Indianapolis Tennis Championships presented by Lilly July 19 - 26. What kid doesn’t love trivia, power and speed?

Let your child witness Andy Roddick’s powerful serve as it rips through the air at over 150 miles per hour—making it the fastest in the world. Roddick will be joined by rising American star Sam Querrey, along with many more top players from around the globe. Family Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 with a special four-pack family deal perfect for any budget. It includes four regular tickets, four hot dogs, four drinks and four commemorative tournament recycled cinch bags for just $40. USTA will also be there with Quickstart tennis demonstrations and their furry, fun-loving mascot ACE. You can count on music, fun and games from Radio Disney along with tennis clinics throughout the day. Check out www.tennisindy. com for the latest.

Role models galore can be found at Indiana Black Expo’s 39th Annual Summer Celebration. One of my favorites is Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever. Talk about all around game—Catchings has it. She was born with a hearing disability and wore a hearing aid as a young girl; yet, she never let her hearing disability slow her down.

She became a collegiate all-American at the University of Tennessee, where she also earned her master’s degree. She has 44 INDY’S CHILD * JULY 2009

a couple of Olympic gold medals and has been a star for the WNBA Indiana Fever. She was named the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and she has finished among the top three in balloting for the WNBA MVP Award in four of her seven active pro seasons. On top of all that and a brilliant smile, Catchings launched her own Catch the Stars Foundation to help disadvantaged youth achieve their dreams. She will host a basketball clinic during Children’s Day, July 13 at the Indiana Convention Center in Halls A & B—completely free!

Children’s Day at IBE’s Summer Celebration will also feature the Anthem Farmers’ Market, which exposes kids to things they may not have tried before by tasting whole grain and organic foods in a fun way. Children will learn about healthy lifestyles and FDA standards when it comes to eating healthy fruits and veggies on a daily basis.

Former Olympian and NBA All-star Magic Johnson will also be on hand at the convention center on July 14 and 15 for the Best Buy Youth Entrepreneur Seminar to help inspire young adults 13-22 years old in how to become a successful businessperson. It is limited to the f irst 60 who sign up—so hurry! Young people will learn about business etiquette, the importance of a solid business plan and strategies to help them become successful. There will even be a competition in which they’re encouraged to create their own business model and present it to the group. Winners receive money to further their dreams.

Circus acts from around the globe will strut their stuff at Lafayette Square Mall on July 16 as part of the Summer Celebration. The day will also be setaside for the Circle City Classic College Readiness Workshop. There, you’ll learn how your child can apply for grants and finance his/her education and a few lucky ones will even win a scholarship on the spot.

NCAA Kids’ World is always a lot of fun with a carnival-like atmosphere. In the past, it has featured face painting, inflatables and several hands-on activities.

It takes place all weekend and is included with the cost of admission to IBE ($8 in advance and $10 at the door).

You can recoup that money and more through the free health screenings and testings that are available at the INShape

Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair.

From July 16th to the 19th, families can be tested for everything from diabetes, to HIV, to prostate cancer and blood pressure.

One thing is for sure—there is something for every age group, “Summer Celebration is truly a family event,” says Quiana Graham, director of youth & family programs. “We have a ton of fun and exciting activities planned for toddlers, teens, young adults and parents in which we focus on encouraging physical activity, financial literacy and healthy eating/ living. I am confident that participants will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and family commitment.” Chelsea Hendon, marketing and communications manager added, “There’s even help for parents to show them how to play a part in strengthening the community and supporting their children. There are events focused on the arts, religion, business, economics, education, politics, sports, entertainment and youth activities.”

Teen Bling Activities are always a popular way to go as the Holla Back Teen Forum talks about the definition of ‘swag’ (what’s really cool) on July 18.

The Colts Reggie Wayne and D.J. Amp Harris invite their friends to play in a celebrity basketball game at Conseco Fieldhouse to be followed by a concert featuring some teen bands. Tickets for this are $19.99 in advance and $24.99 day of event. Get more information on all of the Summer Celebration activities at www. indianablackexpo.com. Keep in mind that this is an inclusive event in which all ethnicities are welcome to join in.

Still looking for something to do? Check out Walking with Dinosaurs at Conseco Fieldhouse July 8 through July 12. The Indianapolis International Film Festival will take place at various locations throughout Indianapolis. Several films that have been screened here in the past have gone on to receive Oscar nominations.

Visit www.indyfilmest.org. And don’t forget the Allstate 400 (NASCAR) at the Brickyard on July 26th. Check out www. visitindy.com for family fun activities like these and more.

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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Getting Safely To and From School Tips to Keep Safe This Fall

THE THREE BASICS of school that usually come to mind are reading, writing and arithmetic, but one basic that should not be forgotten is safety.

Getting your child safely to and from school is an important part of every family’s daily school routine.

PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A SAFE RETURN TO CLASS Make sure that you and your child are aware of your school’s current policies for drop off and pickup of your child from their school. Often, schools have policies for school bus riders, car riders and pedestrians. Call your child’s school for clarification and for information on the most current policies and procedures.

If possible, walk with your child to the bus stop and wait with him until the bus arrives if possible.

Walk on sidewalks if possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traff ic Obey all traff ic lights and traff ic signs.

Wear bright colored or ref lective clothing when it is dark, foggy, raining, or snowing.

Use a properly f itted and packed backpack to carry books and papers.

BIKE SAFETY TIPS

Make sure your child wears an approved, properly fitted helmet each time he rides his bike. The helmet should sit level with the SAFETY TIPS: ground, have no more than Always look left, right, then left again two fingers width above his before crossing the street. Cross eyebrows and should not only at a corner, on a green light or move back and forth. walk signal. Do not walk between parked cars to cross the street.

TEACH YOUR CHILD BUS SAFETY TIPS

Walk on sidewalks if possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic

Select a safe place away from traff ic where your child should wait for the bus.

Remind your child to wait quietly for the bus and not to engage in horseplay.

Obey all traffic lights and traffic signs.

Wear bright colored or reflective clothing when it is dark, foggy, raining, or snowing.

Use a properly fitted and packed backpack to carry books and papers.

Teach your chi ld to approach the bus only after it is completely stopped. When entering or leaving the bus, children should look both ways before crossing the street. Children should take 10 giant steps away from the bus before crossing in front of the bus.

Teach your child to go directly to his or her seat, to sit and talk quietly for the entire bus ride, and to listen to the bus driver’s instructions.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS Always look left, right, then left again before crossing the street. Cross only at a corner, on a green light or walk signal. Do not walk between parked cars to cross the street.

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The helmet straps should form a “V” shape under your child’s ears and need to be buckled at all times.

Teach your child the rules of the road, which include riding in the same direction as traff ic and obeying all traffic signs and signals. Teach him to use hand signals.

Check to make sure that your child’s bike is the proper size, is in good repair, and has reflectors.

For more information on back to school safety, visit www.rileyhospital.org/kids1st or call the Riley Safety Store at 1-888-365-2022 for information on back to school safety products.

CARA L. FAST, MSW, Safe Children Programs Manager, Riley Hospital Community Education and Child Advocacy.

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Mayor Offers Eco-Friendly Suggestions Office of Sustainability Helping the Environment and Your Family

LAST OCTOBER, I created the city’s first Office of Sustainability—a bold and innovative enterprise aimed at delivering long-term cost savings to the city, building the local economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our environmental and public health. Since then, the city has made great strides toward achieving our goal of making Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest.

In order to truly make our City more sustainable, it’s going to take an effort from the entire community— individuals, families, schools, companies and government.

However, going green doesn’t have to be difficult. Small changes in daily routines can have a significant long-term impact, and some green projects even make great family activities.

I encourage you to make an effort this summer to take on one or more green projects that will not only introduce your children to healthy, environmentally conscious behaviors, but can also prove to be a fun, creative way for your family to spend time together. The following are just a few examples:

PLANT A RAIN OR VEGETABLE GARDEN Planting a garden can be a creative and fun way to teach your children about growth and responsibility.

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SustainIndy.org. If you are doing remodeling around the house, I also suggest that you consider using recycled or sustainable materials.

CONSERVE WATER AND ENERGY Conserving water can be very simple, but also very important. I encourage you to think of ways in which your family can conserve water during day-to-day activities like brushing teeth, washing the dishes and watering the lawn. One great way to conserve water is to install a rain barrel so you can use stored rainwater to water your plants and lawn.

Conserving energy is also easy. Encourage your family to turn off lights and electronics when they leave a room.

You might also consider purchasing compact fluorescent light bulbs, which use nearly 75 percent less energy and last significantly longer then conventional light bulbs.

REDUCE POLLUTION/WASTE There are several ways that families can reduce pollution and waste every day. If you are making a short trip, consider walking or riding a bike. If you must drive, try to combine your errands to reduce the amount of time you’re on the road or arrange to carpool with your neighbors.

WHAT IS A RAIN GARDEN? A rain garden is a shallow landscaped area in your yard planted with wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and other native vegetation. Rain gardens collect and dissipate water through soil and plants and filter rainwater from your roof, driveway, sidewalks and lawn before it enters a storm drain or nearby stream. For more information on how to build a rain garden, I encourage you to visit the Office of Sustainability Web site: www.SustainIndy.org

To reduce waste, consider using reusable grocery bags.You can also use a reusable water bottle and drink water from the faucet instead of buying large quantities of plastic water bottles from the store. Another way to help reduce waste is to compost. Composting organic material can help the environment in a variety of ways. For example, composting puts nutrients back into the ground, keeping them out of limited landfill space, where they provide no benefit at all.

PLANT A TREE Not only do they improve air quality, trees also help reduce flooding by collecting and absorbing rainwater.

Trees are also aesthetically pleasing and produce shade on a hot summer day.

RECYCLE The City of Indianapolis offers a variety of programs to help families recycle and properly dispose of waste. For information on drop-off locations, curbside recycling or our ToxDrop program, where you can take hazardous household chemicals and other items to be disposed of

There are, no doubt, plenty of other ways your family can help protect the environment, and I encourage all families to take time to investigate what those additional projects and activities might be that are right for your family.

GREG BALLARD is the Mayor of Indianapolis.

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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Choosing a Child’s First School

hoosing the right preschool C for a child may be one of the most complicated decisions parents

have to make. An estimated five million children are in preschool programs (children from six weeks to six-years-old), and the number is growing. According to the Families and Work Institute, children benefit from quality programs with a competent faculty and good ratios. They suffer fewer behavioral troubles, have larger expressive vocabularies, feel close to their teachers, and enjoy more complex, less aggressive play with peers.

According to Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., in his book Me, Myself and I, “Schools can help a great deal by having children listen to both read and told stories, and then discussing their content. This encourages a sense of cooperation by listening and playing with others, and rehearsing self-reliance. Quality schools can further assist children by allowing them to practice sharing and using their imaginations to learn language through play, songs, and stories.”

When assessing a preschool program, parents should seek schools that encourage learning through play. Play and imagination are possibly the most important resources children possess. In fact, Dr. Pruett stresses the connection between play and imagination by suggesting that “imagination surfaces when a child takes what she has learned through play about how past experiences can be symbolized, and starts to ‘imagine’ things, beyond mere repetition.”

Parent Tips Parents can begin to evaluate preschools by asking the following questions: • Will my child’s curiosity and creativity be encouraged?

• Is the school cheerful and bright?

• Is the faculty First Aid/CPR certified?

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• Are daily reports available for each child?

• Is the school licensed by the state?

• Are parents welcome to visit at any time?

• Is an internal quality assurance program in place?

• Is the school’s environment multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate?

• Is a wellness policy in place?

• Are teachers offered opportunities for professional development?

Preschool Curriculum Preschool classrooms should be arranged to encourage imagination and play in order to enhance your child’s learning experience. They should include easily accessible ageappropriate educational materials, art supplies, books, and musical instruments. Children should be encouraged to explore learning centers such as creative art, math, dramatic play, science, music, and computers; to ask questions; and to take time making friends and socializing. Teachers should provide enriching activities and balance each day with quiet activities, spirited music and movement, and plenty of outdoor climbing, running, and jumping Preschool programs should encourage their teachers to develop their own lesson plans. In fact, be wary of programs developed by a centralized entity or corporation – they may neglect your child’s individual needs. Unique lesson plans allow teachers to consider your child’s development as well as integrating play and imagination. In other words, in a quality preschool program, dinosaurs are not extinct during “Prehistoric Frenzy Week.”

Instead, your child may learn about the foods carnivores and herbivores eat by sampling ‘dinosaur snacks,’ and discussing the differences between various dinosaur footprints while stamping colorful dino-prints on their classroom floors.

Preschool Innovation The preeminent preschool programs are integrating enrichment programs, such as fitness, manners and sign language, into their curriculum. This seamless assimilation provides optimum learning opportunities for children in a convenient ‘all-in-one’ package.

Parents should consider the following resources when choosing their children’s program: • The fitness and nutrition program exposes children to the skills necessary to support their active lives, develop positive self-esteem, and set the foundation for a healthy life-style.

• A manners program fosters skill acquisition in the areas of friendship, compassion, cooperation, and kindness; as well as build a foundation of courtesy and respect for children by working in partnership with parents.

• A sign language program allows babies to communicate their pre-verbal wants and needs and it has been shown to reduce conflict, facilitate an understanding of human emotions, and increase preschool-age children’s confidence and self-esteem.

• The Spanish program introduces children to language and culture through a multitude of games, songs, and activities.

• The yoga program uses nature, animals and a little imagination to help children gain improvements in focus, body awareness and control, balance, creativity, and flexibility.

Choose a year-round program to provide consistency for children as well as either half or full-day scheduling to offer flexibility for families. Choosing the right preschool means children will make friends, discover that learning is fun, and feel safe every day. To learn more about The Goddard School®, please call 1-800-GODDARD or visit on the web at: www.goddardschool.com.

Weds. July 01 THE DISCO BISCUITS 7 p.m. $18.50. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/murat.

317-231-0000.

FREE MOVIES AT REGAL VILLAGE Horton Hears a Who and Daddy Day Care . 10am.

Free. Regal Village Park Cinema Stadium 17. 222 East 146th St., Carmel. www.regmovies.com. 317843-1681.

Fri. and Sat. June 26-27

FREE MOVIES AT UNITED ARTISTS GALAXY STADIUM Muppets in Space and Stuart Little. 10 am. Free.

United Artists Galaxy Stadium 14. 8105 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. www.regmovies.com. 3177-570-5970.

INKHEART & SPACE CHIMPS - FREE MOVIE! Rated PG. 10 am.

Free.

Shiloh Crossing Stadium 18.

10400 East US 36, Avon. www.regmovies.com. 317-273-8780.

Thurs. July 02 FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. FREE. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indy. consecofieldhouse.com.

317-917-2500.

INDIANA FEVER VS. CONNECTICUT SUN 7 p.m. $14 - $79. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

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. 2pm. Free. East Washington Library. 2822 E. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4360.

RICH HARDESTY 5 p.m. FREE. Scotty’s Brewhouse. www. scottysbrewhouse.com. 317-571-0808.

TARGET FREE FAMILY NIGHT 4 - 8 p.m. FREE. The Children’s Museum. 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. www.childrensmuseum.org/. (317) 334-3322.

THE FRAY WITH JACK’S MANNEQUIN & RICHARD SWIFT 7 p.m. $32.50 in advance; $38 day of show. The Lawn at the White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com. 317-233-2434

Fri. July 03 JAI HO DANCE AUDITION: AUDITION TO DANCE WITH BOLLYWOOD STARS Bollywood is coming to Indianapolis, and we have your opportunity to do the Jai Ho dance with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars! Selected participants will join the Next Level Bollywood Show on stage. Not only is it an opportunity to be on stage with Bollywood’s best, but you will get to perform in front of thousands of people. 1pm. $99. Proceeds benefit Ambassadors for Children. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.nextlevelbollywoodaudition. com. 317-782-0724.

GLORIOUS FOURTH 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers 317-639-4300 www.connerprairie.org

CARMELFEST 1 Civic Square, Carmel Two Day Festival with fireworks start at 9:45 pm www.carmelfest.net

ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT HUMMEL PARK Hummel Park, Plainfield 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. w/ Fireworks at 9 www.townofplainfield.com

Sat. July 4th

LAWRENCE 4TH FEST Lawrence Community Park www.cityoflawrence.org

GLORIOUS FOURTH 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers 317-639-4300 www.connerprairie.org

SHERIDAN’S FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Biddle Memorial Park, Sheridan shertown@logical123.net 10 am – 11 am with fireworks

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Lions Park, Zionsville 5 p.m. w/ fireworks at dusk 317 873-5540 www.zionsvillelions.com

REGIONS BANK FREEDOM BLAST Downtown Indianapolis 317-221-6000 www.regionsbank.com

45TH ANNUAL JULY 4TH EXTRAVAGANZA Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg 317-852-8087 www.brownsburglionsclub.org

ANNUAL PROMOTERS CLUB FIREWORKS Bolton Park, Beech Grove 4 p.m. w/ fireworks at dusk www.beechgrove.com

INDY INDIANS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS: GAME & FIREWORKS Victory Field, Downtown Indianapolis 317-269-5151 www.indyindians.com

GREENFIELD FIREWORKS 810 N. Broadway at Greenfield H.S. 317-477-4188 http://greenfieldin.wliinc3.com/

CARMELFEST 2009 1 Civic Square, Carmel Two Day Festival with fireworks on July 4 www.carmelfest.net

LIGHTS OVER MORSE LAKE Morse Lake, Cicero 317-984-3306 www.lightsovermorselake.com

GREENWOOD FREEDOM FESTIVAL Craig Park, Greenwood 317-460-1607 Festival w/ Fireworks 29th at 10pm www.greenwoodfreedomfestival.com

Sat. June 27th RIBFEST & FIREWORKS Avon Washington Township Park, Avon 317-272-4333 www.avonchamber.org

Fri. July 3

NOBLESVILLE PARADE & FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 18111 Cumberland Rd. at Noblesville H.S. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. w/ Fireworks at 10 317-776-6367 www.cityofnoblesville.org

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79TH ANNUAL MARION COUNTY FAIR Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, July 23, 2009 Through Saturday, August 01, 2009. One of Indiana’s largest county fairs with free concerts and other entertainment daily on the Park Stage, Demo Derby, Heavy Weight Horse Pulls, Truck PUlls, IMPD K-9 Demo, Motorcycle Races and more at the Grandstand. That state’s best midway presented by Drew Amusements and, of course, delicious fair foodóincluding the Original Marion County Fair Elephant Ear! 4-H displays and demos and fun for the whole family. $5/Kids under 5 free. Marion County Fairgrounds. 7300 East Troy Ave, Indianapolis. http://www.marioncountyfair.org. 317-353-2444.

A SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Through Sunday, August 16, 2009. Featuring many vintage hymns, carols and bluegrass favorites of the Smoke on the Mountain series. Tickets for main stage shows range from $34-57 and include a dinner buffet, full salad bar and unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. www.beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664 . Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

ANNIE Occurring Daily 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 mix-up, 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. http://www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

COMEDYSPORTZ Ongoing Every Thu, Fri & Sat Beginning Thursday, June 18, 2009. Two teams of “actletes” take suggestions from the audience to perform hilarious, completely improvised scenes. This battle of wits comes complete with a referee and the “Star Spangled Banner.” All ages.

Reservations recommended. $15; $12/students & seniors, $8/kids; Kids 5 and under FREE. Comedy Sportz. 721 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. www.indycomedysportz.com. 317-951-8499.

DEVOUR DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS Occurring Daily Through Friday, July 31, 2009. Dine at the best restaurants in town for the months of June and July at some of the lowest pricesóever! St. Elmo’s Steak House? $30 a person (Every Sunday through 2009). Oceanaire? Spring Market Menu: 3 courses just $32.95. And that’s just a couple! For a full list of participating restaurants visit http://www. indianarestaurants.org/restaurantspecials.asp. Indianapolis Restaurants. http:// www.indianarestaurants.org/restaurantspecials.asp.

DINE WITH DINOS Occurring Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, July 09, 2009 Through Thursday, July 16, 2009. Designed for children in kindergarten to fourth grade.

Come dine with the Dinosaurs during this Listen and Lunch program. Bring a sack lunch & enjoy stories, crafts, fun and games with a Dinosaur theme.

Registration is required. 11-11:45am. Free. Hamilton East Library (Noblesville).

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DINNERS ON THE DECK Occurring Each Friday Beginning Friday, June 19, 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? Traders Point Creamery.

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. http://www.tpforganics.com. 317-733-1700.

FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT Occurring Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, July 09, 2009 Through Thursday, July 30, 2009. Stop by the Conservatory and pick up our Family Scavenger Hunt that will send out through the park. Bring your finished hunt back and receive a prize! Hunts must be returned during scheduled times in order to receive a prize. 4-6PM. Free. Garfield Conservatory and Gardens.

2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.

(317) 327-7580.

FIRST FRIDAY EVENING AT WONDERLAB Occurring on the first Friday of each Month Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. The museum will be open from 9:30 am, with reduced admission of just $3 per person after 5pm. Pizza and juice available to purchase in the evening. 5-8:30pm. Reduced admission: $3/ person N IN WA SH after 5:00 pm. WonderLab Museum of O I T A ING BR Science, Health and Technology. 308 TO LE E West Fourth Street, Bloomington.

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812-337-1337 ext. 25.

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ANIMALS AND ALL THAT JAZZ Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, July 16, 2009 Through Thursday, August 20, 2009. The Zoo’s very popular summer concert series returns, bringing the sweet sounds of the city’s finest musicians and singers live in this unique venue. This event is free for members and included with regular Zoo admission. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Included with zoo admission. Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. http://www.indianapoliszoo.com. 317630-2001.

One Library Plaza, Noblesville. http://www.hepl. lib.in.us/. 317-770-3242.

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14TH ANNUAL MIDDLE EASTERN FESTIVAL OF INDIANAPOLIS Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, July 17, 2009 Through Sunday, July 19, 2009. The Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis will be held July 17-19 on Friday from 4:00-11:00 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis 46226.

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SUMMER FILM SERIES: “GOONIES” Dusk; Gates open at 6 p.m. $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

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FIRST FRIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Ongoing on the first Friday of each Month. For ages 5-12; must be accompanied by an adult. 6-7:30pm.

FREE. Washington Park.

3130 E. 30th St, Indianapolis. ht t p://w w w.i ndy pa rk s.org.

317-327-PARK.

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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON DC Occurring Every Sun, Mon, Fri & Sat Beginning Fr id ay, July 03, 2009 Through Monday, July 06, 2009. Come and travel to the Nation Capitol and enjoy the wonderful firework and excitement that our great Nation is known for. As we visit and tour the many major landmarks of our Nation Capitol,and see the beauty that our the United States have to offer and enjoy by many.Trip Package Includes: Round Trip Transportation,Hotel Accomodation for Three(3)Nights,Refreshments, Games, Prize Drawing. Deadline for payments are due on or before June 6, 2009. Departing at 9:00am from the Broad Ripple Park. $475.00. Karen Ward. 2230 W. Coil Street, Indianapolis.

(317)257-6006 or 679-3162.

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Occurring on the first Saturday of each Month Through Sunday, August 02, 2009. Breakfast served to the community every first Saturday of the month (excluding November). Free will offering accepted. 7am. FREE. Eden United Methodist Church. 2122 East Eden Rd., Greenfield. http://www. gbgm-umc.org/eden. 317-326-2212.

FREE FAMILY TOURS AT THE IMA Occurring on the second Saturday and fourth Saturday of each Month Through Saturday, May 22, 2010. The IMA offers free, 30-minute tours for families with children of all ages on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-923-1331.

GAME SPACE: DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION Ongoing Daily. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 814-3983.

2-4pm. FREE. Carmel Clay Library. 55 Fourth Ave. Southeast, Program Room, Carmel. http://www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Sat. July 4th

34TH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Cold ice cream on a hot day is always inviting, especially when it is the Fourth of July! Enactors and live music will fill the President Benjamin Harrison Home with summertime sounds, music and memories. Silly Safaris, Caricaturist, Juggler, Magician, Thomas Jefferson re-enactor, Indianapolis Fire Dept. (with fire truck), Croquet, and a variety of Victorian games will be available on our spacious south lawn. Special activities will include a scavenger hunt for children and a re-enactment of President Harrison’s July 4, 1888, acceptance speech (which he gave from his Delaware Street home) to be the nominee for President of the United States. 11:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. $10; $4 ages 5 - 17; FREE ages 4 & under. President Benjamin Harrison Home.

1230 N. Delaware St, Indianapolis. www. presidentbenjaminharrison.org/. 317-631-1888.

CONCERTS ON THE CANAL Featuring the Indianapolis Municipal Band (5 p.m.) and the Impalas (7:30 p.m.) This summer, due to building renovations, the concerts will be held on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Parking is available at the site. An outdoor grill and cash bar will be open. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

No pets and no smoking are allowed. 4:30 9:30. Free; Reserved seating: $30 for table of 4 & $25 members; $40 ta. American College of Sports Medicine. 401 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. www.ACSM.org. 317-232-1882.

FOURTH FEST A family event to listen to patriotic and country bands celebrate our nation’s birthday with military displays and speakers, food vendors and radio station WFMS. 7-11pm. Free. American Legion Mall. 401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.

317-558-7227.

INDEPENDENCE DAY BASH 4:30 - 9:30. FREE; $40 reserved table for eight.

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401 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. www.

IndianaHistory.org. 317-232-1882.

INDEPENDENCE IN INDIANA 4:30 - 9 p.m. FREE. Indiana State Museum.

650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.

IndianaMuseum.org. 317-232-1637.

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS 6 p.m. $8 - $13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317269-3545.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION July 4th Celebration in Lions Park, Zionsville Food and family fun games begin at 5pm This is a free event. $5 donation for parking in Lions Park Fireworks at dusk, live entertainment, and more!

(Raindate July 5th) . 5pm. free. Zionsville Lions Park. SR 334, Zionsville. www.zionsvillelions. com. 317-873-5540.

R E SO U RC E S 6:30pm-8:30pm. Varies. Greenwood Parks and Recreation/ Greenwood Community Center. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. www.greenwood.in.gov.

317-881-4545.

REGIONS BANK FREEDOM BLAST 9:47. FREE Admission. Downtown Indianapolis.

Various, Indianapolis. www.RegionsBank.com.

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KIDS KONCERTS: ISLAND BREEZE DUO 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.

HANNAH HOUSE HISTORIC TOURS 1-4pm. $5, $3 children, free 5 and younger. Hannah House. 3801 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. www. thehannahmansion.org/. 317-787-8486.

INDIANA FEVER VS. ATLANTA DREAM 6 p.m. $14 - $79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS 2 p.m. $8 - $13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-2693545.

Mon. July 06 INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS VS. LOUISVILLE BATS 7 p.m. $8 - $13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-2693545.

TALES FOR TAILS Come read aloud to a Certified Reading Education Assistant Dog! Dogs are great listeners and reading to them can build skills and confidence! Sign up for 15 minutes of reading time. 6pm. Free. Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www.jcplin.org. 317885-1330.

Tues.July 07 COMMUNITY TUESDAY PRESENTED

BY IPL AT THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO Community Tuesdays are held on the first Tuesday of the month from March through November. This well-received event allows the Indianapolis Zoo to make visiting Indianapolis’s premier attraction easier for low income and price-conscious families.

A substantially reduced price of $7.00 instead of the regular admission price of $14.00 allows visitors to enjoy the Indianapolis Zoo at nearly half price. Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.indyzoo.com. 317-630-2001.

GROOVIN IN THE GARDEN AT EASLEY WINERY 5-7pm. FREE Admission.

Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery.com. 317636-4516.

WII GAME AT EAST 38TH ST. Teens are invited for an hour-and-a-half of Wii gaming and snacks. Call 275-4350 to register. 6pm.

Free. East 38th Street Library. 5420 E. 38th St, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4350.

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. 1pm. Free. College Avenue Library. 4180 N. College Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4320.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY Amanda Waddle, Friends of JCPL President, will be here to teach you how to create pottery! Parents/ caregivers should accompany their children. 6:30pm.

Free. Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www. jcplin.org. 317-885-1330.

MOMS AND MORE MEETING AT CENTER FOR INQUIRY 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.

BLUES & BAR-B-Q FAMILY REUNION FESTIVAL The free summertime event is designed to drive former Indiana Avenue residents back to the neighborhood for a taste of soulful blues. There will be activities for children as well. 12-12. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.indybluesbbq.com. 317-236-2099.

LUNCH WITH A LIBRARIAN Bring a sack lunch and enjoy stories and fun while you eat! Dessert and drinks will be provided.

11:30am. Free. Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www.jcplin.org. 317-885-1330.

HOLLIDAY PARK CONCERT SERIES Matt Roush in Concert. 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 317-327-7180.

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SUMMER BOOK AND MOVIE CLUB Loved the book? Watch the movie! We’ll talk about books, and compare them to their film counterparts.

Call 885-1330 for book and movie title. 3pm. Free.

Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www. jcplin.org. 317-885-1330.

TEENZONE HARRY POTTER PARTY Come celebrate all things Hogwarts with food, games and crafts. 6-8pm. Free. Hamilton East Library (Noblesville). One Library Plaza, Noblesville. www.hepl.lib.in.us/. 317-770-3242.

CHILDREN’S CRAFT CLASSES The Greenwood Parks and Recreation Department is offering craft classes for children ages 10 and up.

The craft classes will be held at the Greenwood Community Center the second Thursday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please register one week in advance. Call 317-881-4545 to find out what craft is being offered each month and the cost.

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recording artist, Bill is also a regular commentator for NPR’s “All Things Considered” and featured on PBS. Harley joined the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence in 2001 and tours nationwide as an author and performing artist. 7pm.

FREE. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.inwhiteriver.com. 317-2332434.

BILL LANCTON 2 - 5. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery. com. 317-636-4516.

BILLY HARLEY AND THE FUNTASTIC CLASSICS 6 p.m. FREE. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.state.in.us/ whiteriver/. 317-634-4567.

SANDLOT! MOVIE—GREENWOOD LIBRARY Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to this fun outdoor movie event featuring The Sandlot (rated PG). Kids can visit the craft table to make their own baseball card, teens and adults can participate in a Home Run Derby tournament, and the whole family can meet Rowdie from the Indianapolis Indians! The movie will start at sunset (approx 9:40pm). Popcorn and a drink for $1. 7pm.

FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www.greenwoodlibrary.us. 317-8811953.

SUMMER FILM SERIES: “FIGHT CLUB” Dusk; Gates open at 6 p.m. $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

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Sat. July 11 11TH ANNUAL ORIGINAL PET CARNIVAL Bringing together retailers, shelters, pets and owners. More than 50 local retailers, vendors and rescue organizations. Splash Zone to help the animals cool off and Creative Expressions area for pets to create original artwork for their owners.

11-3pm. Free. Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center. 5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis. www. indyvet.com. PET-E-911.

BILL HARLEY A two-time Grammy award winning artist, Bill uses song and story to paint a vibrant picture of growing up, parenting and family life. Poignant and hilarious, his work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity and challenges us to be our very best selves. A prolific author and

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Saturday, July 11 Noon - 9pm CARMEL ROCK THE DISTRICT Live entertainment, sidewalk sales, activities, food and more all the arts and design district of Carmel. 12 noon to 9 pm. Free and open to the public. 111 West Main Street, Carmel. www.carmelartsanddesign.com.

HANNAH HOUSE EXPERIENCE 8 hour investigation beginning at 8pm or 9pm. $50 per person. Hannah House. 3801 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. www.thehannahmansion.org/. 317-787-8486.

INDIANA BLACK EXPO FILM FEST 3 - 9 p.m. $3. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.IndianaBlackExpo.com. 317-2362099.

JERRY SEINFELD 7 p.m. $47 - $77. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.murat.com. 317-632-7469.

Sun. July 12 NATURE T-SHIRT Drop by the Conservatory with a plain solid colored t-shirt (dark colors will work well) and create a oneof-a-kind design using objects from nature. This

BUTTERFLIES & BEARS N O W F L U T T E R I N G A N D F R O L I C K I N G indianapoliszoo.com (317) 630-2001 1200 W. Washington St.

The Indianapolis Zoo Art and Nature programming is supported by the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis. The Conservation shows are supported through an endowment funded by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.

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GARDEN WALKS Occurring Each Sunday Beginning Sunday, June 21, 2009 Through Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Free guided walks through the IMA’s gardens on Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the main visitor entrance to Lilly House.

1pm. Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-923-1331.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT Ongoing on the fourth Saturday of each Month. 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.

GLORIOUS FOURTH Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, July 03, 2009 Through Sunday, July 05, 2009. Make the nation’s birthday special this year. Come decorate Prairietown, march in the parade, eat warm apple dumplings and play baseballóthe 1886 way!

Just head to Conner Prairie where learning is fun for all ages and parking is free. Learn more at connerprairie.org. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. http://www.connerprairie.org/. 317-776-6000.

GREENFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. 8-12 noon. 620 N. Apple St., Greenfield. http:// www.hancockharvestcouncil.com. 317-462-1113.

GREENWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009 Through Tuesday, October 13, 2009. 8-noon. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. http://www.geocities.com/greenwood/farmersmarket.

GROOVIN IN THE GARDEN Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Through Friday, July 31, 2009. 5 - 7. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. http://www.easleywinery.com. 317-636-4516.

GROOVIN’ IN THE GARDEN Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, July 04, 2009 Through Friday, July 31, 2009. 2 - 5. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. http://www.easleywinery.com. 317-636-4516.

HALF PRICE BOOKS SUMMER READING PROGRAM Occurring Daily 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. http://www.halfpricebooks.com.

HOME SCHOOL SKATES Ongoing on the first Friday of each Month. Great Family Music Mix $3.50/ per person includes skates Immediate family of 6-10 $15.00 11 or more $1.00/ per person additional Ask about our special pricing for immediate family groups of 6 or more! . 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $3.50 per person, includes skate rental. Skateland. 3902 N. Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis. www.skatelandindy.com. (317) 291-6795.

HOOSIER SALON: THE 85TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Occurring Each Sunday Beginning Sunday, July 19, 2009 Through Monday, September 07, 2009. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Museum Admission: $7; $6.50 seniors; $4 children ages 3 - 12; FR. Indiana State Museum. 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. http://www.IndianaMuseum.org. 317-2321637.

HOW YOU COULD GET FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE USING SCHOLARSHIPS Ongoing Daily. Presented by Indy College Funding. This free seminar for parents is sure to fill up quickly. Please register online at http://www.indycollegefunding.com/seminar.php 52 INDY’S CHILD * JULY 2009

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I N D I A N A BLACK EXPO S U M M E R CELEBRATION O c c u r r i n g Daily Beginning Thursday, July 09, 2009 Through Sunday, July 19, 2009. The largest African-American cultural event in the nation, Indiana Black Expo (IBE) Summer Celebration in Indianapolis showcases events focused on the arts, religion, business, economics, education, politics, sports, entertainment and youth activities.

Expo has grown from a single annual event to a year-round, multifaceted community service organization. Through many workshops IBE has played a critical role in addressing issues that reflect the needs and desires of AfricanAmericans. Past speakers/honorees have included: Sydney Portier, Muhammad Ali, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds and many more. http://www.indianablackexpo.com.

INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Through Saturday, July 25, 2009. The mission of the Indianapolis International Film Festival is to present films that inform, enlighten, and educate the community by providing a vivid reflection of the rich cultural diversity of Indianapolis and the world beyond our doors. Various Times. TBD. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. http://www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

INDIANAPOLIS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2009 Through Sunday, July 26, 2009. Join us for Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 19. Tickets for championships are just $40 for a family of four! 4 tickets, 4 hotdogs, 4 drinks and 4 recycled cinch bags for $40. Indianapolis Tennis Center. 150 University Blvd., Indianapolis. http://www.indytennis.iupui.edu/. 317-278-2100.

WATKINS PARK JAZZ IN THE PARK Chubby and the All Stars Concert. 5pm.

Free. Watkins Park. 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/Cit y/ DPR/Parks/List/Watkins+Park. htm. 317-327-7175.

REALTOR APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT EASLEY WINERY All realtors may come into Easley Winery for a free taste of Easley Indiana Champagne and assorted fruit tarts. Groups of 4 can reserve a table for $5. While supplies last. Sat. 9-6pm and Sun 12-4pm. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www. easleywinery.com. 317-636-4516.

Mon., July 13 HARRY POTTER PARTY We’re having a party to celebrate the release of the next Harry Potter film. Join us for some Hogwartsstyle fun. 2:30pm. Free. Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www.jcplin.org. 317-885-1330.

IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION CHILDREN’S DAY 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $1 donation per child. Indiana Convention Center. 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-925-2702.

TEENZONE MOVIE RELEASE PARTY In celebration of the July 15th release of the latest in a popular movie series, join us for a movie and some specially inspired refreshments and crafts. 5-8pm.

Free. Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. www.hepl.lib.in.us/. 317-770-3242.

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INDY CHALLENGE PAIRS & DANCE COMPETITION Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, July 31, 2009 Through Sunday, August 02, 2009. Various Times. $5; $3 children. Indiana/World Skating Academy. 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 001, Indianapolis. www.IWSA.org. 317-237-5565.

DONN & SAVANNAH SMITH 5 - 7. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery.com.

317-636-4516.

JUNIOR GARDENER CLUB Ongoing on the second Saturday of each Month. Children ages 6-12 are invited to enjoy a fun-filled time in the Children’s Garden. There will be a different topic each month. Registration required. 11am-12pm. Free.

Garfield Park Conservatory. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. www. garfieldgardensconservatory.org. 317-327-7580.

HARRY POTTER NIGHT School-age children are invited to share their favorite quotes or passages from Harry Potter books.

Come in costume to receive a special prize. 6-7pm.

Free. Fountain Square Library. 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4390.

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JUNGLE TALES FOR PRESCHOOLERS Bring your preschooler to join us for nature-related stories, activities and crafts. This summer, you may choose between a morning and afternoon session each month. Registration required. 10-11AM or 3-4PM. $3. Garfield Park Conservatory. 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.garfieldgardensconservatory. org. (317) 327-7580.

Occurring Daily (except Mon) Beginning Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Through Sunday, August 09, 2009.

Back by popular demand, magician Marcus Lehmann returns to Lilly Theater to dazzle audiences with disappearing acts, floating objects and other baffling illusions that will leave your family asking, “How did he do that?”. 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. http://www.

ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

MYSTERIOUS HAPPENINGS AT GREENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY Occurring Daily Through Friday, July 31, 2009.

Join the Greenwood Public Library in solving mysteries of all kinds throughout the summer!

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PICNIC IN THE PARK Picnic and games is a great way to spend the day at one of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s largest parks.

Pack a lunch for the trip to West Park and enjoy a variety of games while meeting other families this summer. Don’t forget your lunch and picnic basket!

Pre-registration is required. In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 12:30-2pm.

FREE. West Park. 2700 W. 116th St, Carmel. www. carmelclayparks.com/?action=parksgrnways_west.

317-848-7275.

R E SO U RC E S IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION STOMP DA YARD COMPETITION 7 p.m. TBD. Indiana Convention Center. 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.IndianaBlackExpo. com. 317-925-2702.

Weds., July 15 GOLFARI AT THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO Bring your clubs and a sense of humor to this annual fundraiser for the Indianapolis Zoo. Play 18 holes, attend a special clinic for the golf-impaired, meet Zoo animals on the course, enjoy a gourmet dinner and prizes, plus raise money to support the Zoo’s mission of conserving endangered animals and habitats. This event takes place at the beautiful Southern Dunes Golf Course. For more information on costs and registration, visit Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indyzoo.com. 317-630-2001.

KIDS KONCERTS: MAX THE MOOSE (MARK THOMAS) 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. 317-848-7275.

Thurs. July 16 3RD THURSDAY 5:30 - 8 p.m. $5.50; $5 seniors; $3.50 children. Indiana State Museum. 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.IndianaMuseum.org. 317-232-1637.

HOLLIDAY PARK CONCERT SERIES Living Proof in Concert. 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 317-327-7180.

IBE SUMMER CELEBR ATION CORPOR ATE LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY PACERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11:30 a.m. TBD. Indiana Convention Center. 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.IndianaBlackExpo. com. 317-262-3400.

TEMARA PAYTON 7 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317624-2563.

THURSDAY NIGHT POPS Municipal Band Concert. 7 pm. Free. Garfield Park MacAllister Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Programs/Arts/ Garfield+Park+Arts+Center.htm. 317-327-7066.

Fri. July 17 IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION CULTURAL ARTS PAVILION Noon - 6 p.m. TBD. Indiana Convention Center.

500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.

IndianaBlackExpo.com. 317-925-2702.

INDIANA FEVER VS. ATLANTA DREAM 7 p.m. $14 - $79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317-9172500.

MUSIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Part of the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.

Enjoy an exciting night full of music. 6 pm. Free.

American Legion Mall. 401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.indianablackexpo.com. 317-925-2702.

PROTOCOL 7 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317624-2563.

SUMMER NIGHTS FILM SERIES: IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Dusk; Gates open at 6 p.m. $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317920-2659.

Sat. July 18 FREE FAMILY CONCERT The Indianapolis Early Music Festival will offer a Free Family Concert of Music from Shakespeare’s England featuring the voices and period instruments of the Peabody Consort. 10:30 a.m for Free Family Concert.

Saturday morning concert is free. Basile Opera Center.

4011 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis. www.emindy.org.

317 577-9731.

IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION FASHION SHOW 4:30 p.m. doors open; 5 p.m. show. TBD. Indiana Convention Center. 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.IndianaBlackExpo.com. 317-2623400.

IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION HOLLA BACK TEEN FORUM 3 - 5 p.m. TBD. Indiana Convention Center. 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.IndianaBlackExpo. com. 317-262-3400.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Come visit the Take Me There: Egypt exhibit and participate in an international festival. The Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) youth volunteers invite you to participate in activities, games and demonstrations from around the world. Find out how American children are both similar and different from other children around the world. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 3343322.

JAZZ FOR A SUMMER EVENING FEATURING MOJO GUMBO Playing all your favorite Louisiana Party Music! Mojo Gumbo mixes different types of music to create its own special sound. Playing music from Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta, the band blends Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans Funk, R&B and Blues into a delicious, unique musical flavor. Program is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the Audiovisual Desk at 571-4281. 6:30 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www. carmel.lib.in.us/. 317-571-4292.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. 9:15pm.

Free. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/ Parks/List/Windsor+Village+Park.htm. 317-3277162.

INDY WINE TRAIN BBQ EVENT Also Sunday, July 19. Visit all seven Indy Wine Trail wineries and enjoy BBQ items paired with our carefully crafted wines. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 during the event weekend and are available at any Indy Wine Trail winery. Your ticket is good both Saturday and Sunday at all seven wineries.

Featured wineries: Buck Creek, Chateau Thomas, Easley, Ferrin’s Fruit, Grape Inspirations, Mallow Run and Simmons. 12-6pm. Various Locations. www.indywinetrail.com.

Sun. July 19 AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR The African Children’s Choir, selected annually from thousands of orphans and disadvantaged children in Africa, delivers a powerful blend of singing, dancing, and storytelling to bridge cultural differences and spread hope and joy to audiences throughout the world. The internationally acclaimed choir has performed before numerous dignitaries and has appeared at some of the world’s most prestigious halls including the London Palladium, The International Club of Berlin, and the Palais des Beuax-Arts in Brussels. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable and moving experience! . 6:30 pm. Free. First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. 8600 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.f bcindy.org.

317-846-5821.

IBE SUMMER CELEBRATION WHITELIES.TV CONCERT 6 p.m. FREE. American Legion Mall. 401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.indianablackexpo. com. 317-925-2707.

INDIANAPOLIS EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FREE FAMILY CONCERT Music from Shakespeare’s England featuring the voices and period instruments of the Peabody Consort. Performers will be joined by actors from the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Children can get up close and personal with forerunners of the instruments that they know today. 10:30 am. Free.

Basile Opera Center. 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. www.emindy.org. 317-577-9731.

Mon. July 20 INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS VS. DURHAM BULLS 7 p.m. $8 - $13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

TEEN GAMING NIGHT - WII We’re bringing out the Wii, bring your friends and come game. We’ve got Guitar Hero, Sports and more! . 6-8:00pm. Free. Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. www.hepl. lib.in.us/. 317-579-0315.

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Tues. July 21 ANN MCWILLIAMS 5 - 7. FREE Admission. Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery.com.

317-636-4516.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE Families are invited to create a fun family memory playing old fashioned board games. 6-8pm. Free.

Fountain Square Library. 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4390.

T. REX Free tickets are required. To register for these and other fun programs, and to print off your tickets, visit our website: www.carmelreads.org. 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Free. Carmel Clay Public Library. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmelreads.org.

Weds. July 22 INCUBUS WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE DUKE SPIRIT 7:30 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 day of show. The Lawn at White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com. 317-233-2434.

KIDS KONCERTS: RUDITOONZ 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.

Thurs. July 23 THURSDAY NIGHT POPS Athenaeum Orchestra. 7 pm. Free. Garfield Park MacAllister Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/ Programs/Arts/Garf ield+Park+Arts+Center.htm.

317-327-7066.

WRITING GRAPHIC NOVELS Teens ages 12 - 18 are invited to receive tips and advice on writing comics and graphic novels.

Topics include visual thinking, script formatting, characterization, pacing and dialogue. Young writers will examine sample scripts and published comics.

This program will be presented by the Writers’ Center of Indiana. Call 2754310 to register.

1:30pm.

Free.

Brightwood Library.

2435 N. Sherman Dr, Indianapolis. w w w. i m c p l .o r g / about/locations/ westindianapolis.htm l.

317-275-4310.

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Endress+Hauser, ReisNichols, Silver Sponsors: Duke Energy, Gregory & Appel Insurance, Barnes & Noble Booksellers. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. http://www.greenwoodlibrary.us. 317-881-1953.

O.K. PROGRAM (FOR BOYS) Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009 Through Saturday, October 31, 2009. Police officers work with boys who want to follow the right path in life. Boys will learn how to address diversity, respond to problems at school and how to handle other issues. 10 am - 4 pm. FREE. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. http://www.indygov.org.

317-327-7162.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Ongoing Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Parents, do you need a night out without the kids? Bring them to Bates on the first Saturday of the month for a few hours of freedom.

Kids will be able to swim, watch movies, and participate in other activities. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Don’t forget your bathing suits. 6-9pm. $5. LaShonna Bates Aquatic Center. 1450 S. Reisner St., Indianapolis. 317-327-PARK.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE MONON CENTER Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, July 03, 2009 Through Friday, August 14, 2009. Parents, wouldn’t it be great to get out for dinner and a movie? The Monon Center offers Parents’ 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 4-7 must arrive in their swimsuits and bring a towel. Children ages 4-12 are encouraged to participate in this event. 5-9pm. $15/child per event date. The Monon Center East. 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. http://www.carmelclayparks.com.

317-848-7275.

PEEWINKLE’S SUMMERTIME CABARET Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, July 09, 2009 Through Friday, July 31, 2009. Bring your grandchildren, campers or day care kids to this creative variety puppet show. Trick marionettes and special effects will delight all ages. $8; free for children under two. Post-show workshop is $3. Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio. 25 E. Henry St., Indianapolis. http://www.peewinklespuppets.com.

317-917-9454.

READ WITH THE CHIEF Occurring Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Through Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Preschoolers, schoolage 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. http://www.imcpl.org. 317275-4340.

READING WITH STELLA SAURUS Occurring Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Through Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Come on Wednesday evenings in July and practice your reading skills as you read to our special guest - Stella Saurus. No registration required. 7-8:00pm. Free. Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. http://www. hepl.lib.in.us/. 317579-0304.

S TA R S AND S T R I P E S SYMPHONY Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, July 02, 2009 Through Saturday, July 04, 2009. Hear your favorite patriotic music including the 1812 Overture and a special Lincoln tribute celebrating the 200th a n n iver s a r y our 16th Tickets $19.50 - $59.50 p r e s i d e n t ’ s

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Fri. July 24 birth. Stay ‘til the end for the spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open early at 4:30 p.m. for picnics and pre-concert entertainment. 8 pm. $20, Kids $10. Table $49 per person. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. http://www. connerprairie.org/. 317-776-6000.

TAKE ME THERE: EGYPT-OPENING DAY Ongoing Daily Beginning Saturday, June 27, 2009.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Museum Admission: $13.50; $12.50 seniors; $8.50 ages 2-17; FREE. The Children’s Museum. 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. http:// www.childrensmuseum.org/. (317) 334-3322.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES FOR TEENS Occurring Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, July 16, 2009 Through Thursday, July 23, 2009. Join us for movies on the BIG SCREEN!! Snacks will be provided. Registration is requested. 6-8:30pm. Free.

Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. http://www.hepl.lib.in.us/. 317-579-0315.

TRADER’S POINT CREAMERY WEEKEND FUN Occurring Every Sun & Sat Beginning Saturday, June 20, 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. http://www. traderspointcreamery.com. 317-733-1700.

TUESDAY NIGHT STREET LEGAL SERIES Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, June 23, 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. http:// www.oreillyracewaypark.com. 317-291-4090.

UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS Occurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Through Sunday, July 19, 2009. Indiana State Fairgrounds.

1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. http:// www.in.gov/statefair. 317-927-7500.

USA SWIMMING NATIONALS Occurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Through Saturday, July 11, 2009. TBD. TBD. IUPUI Natatorium. 901 W. New York St, Indianapolis. http://www.USASwimming.org. 317-274-3518.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Through Sunday, July 12, 2009. For 200 million years the dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, they’re back roaming the arenas of America in an extraordinary new theatrical production based on the award-winning BBC television series. Various. $19.50 - $59.50. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. http:// www.dinosaurlive.com. 317-917-2500.

ZOOM! SPRINTS & LAP RACES FOR KIDS PEDAL CARS Ongoing Annually each June 16. 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. http://www.theplayconnection.com. 3179184359.

Visit indyschild.com for a complete list of all the upcoming events in the Indianapolis area!

LUNCH WITH A LIBRARIAN Bring a sack lunch and enjoy stories and fun while you eat! Dessert and drinks will be provided. 11:30am.

Free. Johnson County Public Library: White River Branch. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. www.jcplin. org. 317-885-1330.

MARY POPPINS MOVIE AT GREENWOOD LIBRARY It’s fun for the whole family! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to this fun outdoor movie event featuring Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews. Enter the sidewalk chalk art contest, make and fly a kite, or have fun navigating our obstacle course. The movie will start at sunset (approx. 9:40pm). Popcorn and a drink for $1. 7pm. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www.greenwoodlibrary. us. 317-881-1953.

MOVIES IN THE PARK The Day the Earth Stood Still. 9:15pm. Free. Garfield Park MacAllister Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/ Programs/Arts/Garf ield+Park+Arts+Center.htm.

317-327-7066.

SUMMER NIGHTS FILM SERIES: “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” Midnight. $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-9202659.

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL Michael Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel to perform his hits in Broadway’s Movin’ Out. After bringing down the house in their Hilbert Circle Debut last April, Michael Cavanaugh and his band return to rock the Prairie with everything from “Uptown Girl” to “It’s Still Rock and Roll” to “Only the Good Die Young” and beyond. 8 pm. $20, Kids $10. Table $49 per person. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie.org/. 317-776-6000.

Sat. July 25 DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE 6 p.m. FREE. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. state.in.us/whiteriver/.

317-634-4567.

RUBIK’S CUBE® INDIANA SUMMER OPEN 2009 Are you a Rubik’s Cube champion? Test your skill level at this competition, recognized as an official World Cube Association competition. All competitors should be familiar with the WCA regulations. If you are new to competing, you may want to look at the Competitor Tutorial. To register, visit www. cubingusa.com/indiana. Registration closes on July 23rd. There is a $5 fee that goes towards the cost of running the competition, prizes, etc. Any funds beyond that go towards future competitions. 10-5pm.

Free. Hamilton East Library (Fishers). Five Municipal Dr., Fishers. www.hepl.lib.in.us/. 317-579-0304.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB Children ages 10 - 13 are invited to discuss their favorite summer books over snacks and a craft. 1pm.

Free. Fountain Square Library. 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4390.

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.

R E SO U RC E S 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. 317-654-8684.

Sun. July 26 ALLSTATE 400 AT THE BRICKYARD TBD. Various Prices.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. www. brickyard.com.

317-492-6700.

WATKINS PARK JAZZ IN THE PARK Brandon Meeks in Concert. 5pm. Free.

Watkins Park. 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, Indianapolis. www.indygov. or g /e G ov/Cit y/ DPR / Pa r k s / L i st / Watkins+Park.htm. 317-327-7175.

Mon. July 27 GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN Parents of new kindergarteners - are you worried about the first day of school? Not sure how they will handle the bus ride? Join us for stories and other information about the first day of school. Registration is required and don’t forget to bring your kindergarteners with you! . 6-6:45pm. Free. Hamilton East Library (Noblesville).

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

317-770-3242.

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS VS. BUFFALO BISONS 7 p.m. $8 - $13. Victory Field. 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis. www.indyindians.com. 317-269-3545.

Tues. July 28 BROAD RIPPLE JAZZ SERIES White River Jazz Band. 7-9pm. Free and open to the public. Broad Ripple Park. 1550 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/ Parks/List/Broad+Ripple+Park.htm. 317-327-7161.

INDIANA FEVER VS. WASHINGTON MYSTICS 7 p.m. $14 - $79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317-9172500.

JOHN LEGEND 7:30 p.m. $24.75 - $60.50. Murat Theatre.

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

317-231-0000 LAUGHIN ON THE AVENUE 8 p.m. $15. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.walkertheatre.com. 317-236-2099.

Weds. July 29 BOOK BEAT BATTLE Book Beat teams will be formed and books will be passed out at the organizational meeting on June 3rd at 1:00pm.

Students may come with a team of friends already formed or we will form teams. There will be two battles, K-2nd and 3rd-5th. Teams will divide the reading list and if possible read all of the books. Then the fun begins. Our Battle will be July 29th at 1:00pm. Teams will be asked questions based on the books they read. 1 pm. FREE. Greenwood Library. 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. www.greenwood.lib.in.us/. 317-881-1953.

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WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES The Highway in Concert. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free.

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

Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www. indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Programs/Arts/ Garfield+Park+Arts+Center.htm. 317-327-7066.

Thurs. July 30

SUMMER NIGHTS FILM SERIES: “GILDA” Dusk; Gates open at 6 p.m. $9; $5 members; $7 students; $5 12 & under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

HOLLIDAY PARK CONCERT SERIES Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra. 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Holliday Park. 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 317-327-7180 INDIANA FEVER VS. CONNECTICUT SUN 7 p.m. $14 - $79. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500 ROBERTO MONTENERO AND THE JAZZMEN 12:15 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

THURSDAY NIGHT POPS Municipal Band. 7 pm. Free. Garfield Park MacAllister Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www. indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Programs/Arts/ Garfield+Park+Arts+Center.htm. 317-327-7066.

U.S. SENIOR OPEN TBD. $100 - $200. Crooked Stick Golf Club.

1964 Burning Tree Lane, Indianapolis. www.

CrookedStick.org. 317-844-9938.

Fri. July 31 MOVIES IN THE PARK Daredevil. 9:15pm. Free. Garfield Park MacAllister

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Back to the Prairie by popular demand! These blokes broke attendance records with last summer’s performance at Conner Prairie. Hear your favorite Beatles’ songs performed exactly as they were written by musicians who look, sound and play like John, Paul, George and Ringo. “An incredible simulation,” raves the Los Angeles Times. 8 pm. $20, Kids $10. Table $49 per person. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www. connerprairie.org/. 317-776-6000.

SHAKESPEARE ON THE CANAL: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Everyone should experience Shakespeare outdoors!

Because we had such a huge response to last year’s Shakespeare show, Heartland Actors’ Repertory Theatre will perform Much Ado About Nothing.

This well known romantic comedy will feature Sam Fain, Charles Goad, Scot Greenwell, Chris Hatch, Robert Neal, Matthew Roland, Michael Shelton, Phebe Taylor, Ben Tebbe and Diane Timmerman.

Much Ado About Nothing is directed by Nathan Garrison. Get there early for best seats. 8 p.m.

FREE. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.state.in.us/whiteriver/. 317634-4567.

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