CharlottesvilleFamily April 2015

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Just Between Us… Dear Friends, Spring is an exciting time of year. Soccer and baseball are in full swing so our Saturdays are spent at the local school fields with friends. Leading up to the spring ballet performance we’re dancing some extra rehearsals and oh, the field trips, school performances and big projects. Everyone is abuzz with excitement!

With all this excitement and activity, it can be difficult to slow down and appreciate how fortunate our family is to be living in this time and place. It took a middle-school project this past week to help teach this lesson. On a typical Great Depression era budget, our middle-schooler needed to plan a balanced meal for our family from the shopping to the serving complete with an artistic menu. She was able to supplement the meal with items we grew ourselves at no cost to the allocated budget so with some eggs, herbs and kale from the garden we ate pretty well although we had a good laugh about the “free” eggs. Even though our happy hens free-range and dine on table scraps we still buy feed and it will take about a billion eggs to pay for the raccoon-proof house and coop that met my standards

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PUBLISHERS Robin Johnson Bethke

Jennifer Bryerton CREATIVE DIRECTOR Robin Johnson Bethke EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennifer Bryerton TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Peter D. Bethke EDITOR Jennifer Conrad Seidel EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jennifer Slate INTERNS Celia Dentz, Nicole Perrier GRAPHIC DESIGN

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for “cute”.

We enjoyed our meal talking about the economies implemented in the Great Depression including one of my family’s favorite stories about the time my Grandparents celebrated Christmas with a potato pea soup, a new pair of bobby socks, and a tin of tobacco–luxuries they would not have otherwise bought for themselves. This old chestnut was greeted with rolled eyes and they had a hard time imagining how that would have been exciting. Afterward we all agreed it had actually been a very good meal, but then we realized that what she had spent for lunch was in fact meant to be an entire day’s food budget and there would have been no other meals or snacks. I think this helped everyone to be a little more appreciative of the abundances we enjoy. All told it was a day that will be on my 2015 Best Of list, hitting all my favorites; family time, cooking, history, puttering in the garden and gratitude.

Wishing You All a Happy Spring Time!

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{Contents} TABLE OF

OUR TOWN

LIVING WELL

News 8

The Buzz Around Town 10 Do You Let Your Child Jump

on Trampolines?

Snapshot 12 Anita Gupta

Crozet Elementary Going Green

Out & About Calendar 18

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Healthy Family 28 Poisonous Plants Family Tree 30 The Up Side of Downsizing

RESOURCES

Tips & Trends 34 Fabulous Finds and Fun

Our Schools 15

New Mom 26 Great Gear for Baby

2015 Green Home Guide 44

Local Resources for Families

Summer Camp Quicklist Find the Ideal Camp

April Activities & Events for Families

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2015 Party Guide 71 Plan the Perfect Party with

Editor’s Pick!

So Love This!

UNTIL NEXT TIME

My kids are eagerly immersed in the decisionmaking for summer camps already. From sleepaway to daycamp we’ve got you covered. page 56.

The Annual Party Guide is one of my favorites! My husband and I use it as a resource each year to help plan awesome parties for our two little girls!

Charlottesville has so many fantastic party

our Handy Reference!

Eight Don’ts of Parenting 78 Rick’s Words of Wisdom

locations and resources, and the Party Guide organizes of all that information for us. The Lopez Family loves the Party Guide!

(See p. 71.)

—Lindsay Lopez, Sales Consultant

INSPIRATION

One Of A Kind 36 Virginia Institute of Autism

Re-Fabulous! 42

How to Love the Stuff You’re With

Making the Best Even Better 54 The 4-H’s – Head, Heart, Hands

& Health

Let’s Party! 70 Secret’s from the Birthday Vault

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NEWS

­the local buzz

Project Plant It!

IP Presents

More than 300 third graders from Clark, Jackson

Check out the wonderful events we are sponsoring this month!

Eco Fair 2014 April 27th, from 11am-5pm Main Street Arena

th

• city school poster contest with prizes • local food vendors • acoustic music • environmental organizations • renewable energy companies • local and small businesses and non-profits

SOLAR-POWERED VENUE!

Earth Week Eco Fair April 27

DASH

Presented by the Virginia Discovery Museum

earthweek.org

Lace up for Virginia’s oldest kids’ track race!

• Race Day: May 9 (Monticello High School) • Register: Online at vadm.org by May 4 • Free Training Clinic: Join the UVA track team at 9 a.m. March 28 at Lannigan Field

Discovery Dash May 9

Truck Touch May 2

in their step this April thanks to Dominion Resources’ Project Plant It! program this year.

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free & open to the public!

Via and Johnson Elementary Schools get a spring

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Students will learn about the environment and trees through special lesson plans and activities using nature to practice math, science and research skills, write stories and poems and even be given a tree to plant at home. Not only is this a budding opportunity for youngsters, but this year an educator will be honored for most creative incorporation of the program in their curriculum. In addition to Project Plant IT!, Charlottesville City Schools also partner with City Schoolyard Gardens to maintain garden– classrooms at all elementary schools.

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Artfest in the West Western Albemarle High School hosted the third annual ArtFest in the West the evening of February 27. This community campaign showcased performing and visual arts by talented students from Western Albemarle High School, Henley Middle School and Western– Feeder elementary school. Performances included the Western Albemarle Jazz Band and Orchestra, the Henley Jazz Band and a sneak preview to the Western Albemarle’s production of the musical Beauty and the Beast. Along with

Watoto Children Sing Charlottesville

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these performances, students’ artwork was displayed around the event. To date, this annual

Watoto Children’s Choir came to the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville during

event raised over $15,000, and all of these

their seven–month international tour. Locals gathered February 28 to watch

proceeds are donated to help support Western

this group and to support the Ugandan organization, Watoto. This organization

Arts, including funding for uniforms, drama

houses more than 3,000 women and children in what they call Watoto Villages.

productions, musical instruments, visual art

These villages have schools, clinics, sports facilities and a church that provide a

supplies and much more.

comfortable sense of community. Donations and sponsors hugely finance Watoto, but this 20-year-old organization also raises money on their own.

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Covenant’s State Wrestling Champ Paul Huemme, senior captain of the wrestling team at Covenant, won first place at the VISAA State Wrestling Championship on February 21 in the 160 pound weight class against his rival Brian Sakalas of Roanoke Catholic winning 4 – 3. Paul then competed

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{our town voices} The

Buzz

AROUND

Do you let your child play on trampolines?

TOWN 74% say “yes”

26% say “no”

“I’m still here and I grew up back in the day when trampolines didn’t have safety nets!”

Missy, CVille mom of 4

“I have heard about too many children hurt or killed -- it just does not seem worth the risk.”

Mom of 2, Cville

“Our trampoline is extra large and is rarely used.

When in use there is constant supervision and the rule is: one person at a time!”

Patricia C., Palmyra

“Backyard trampolines can be quite dangerous. We know someone who shattered his leg on one. Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not support using backyard trampolines.”

Mom of an active, healthy boy in Crozet.

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SNAPSHOT written & photographed by Laura Merricks

Anita Gupta Local specialty cake creator, Anita Gupta, always loved experimenting in the kitchen. So after completing her master’s degree in public health, and with the encouragement of her husband (her greatest supporter), she enrolled in a pastry arts program at L’Academie de Cuisine. It wasn’t until after their second daughter was born that Gupta began to systematically experiment with cake flavors and design. “After creating a few birthday cakes for my children, a steady request for cakes commenced and a business was born,” she says.

What routine or habit helps you keep on top of family and work obligations? Waking up at 5:30 to workout. I clear my mind,

Balancing family and a thriving business requires time management

have an hour to myself, and come home to a quiet house to get

(she books most cakes nearly a year in advance) and setting priorities

breakfast ready before waking up the kids.

(she schedules some “no work” weekends for time with family during busy wedding seasons). A dash of moxie helps too: “If someone asks for a

If you had a 25-hour day, what would you do with that extra hour?

difficult cake I have not done before, I am eager to take on the challenge.”

Finish my list of small projects. Whether it be completing a vacation album (from 2005!) or organizing my office, these tasks

Maliha Creations, Gupta’s bakery, specializes in wedding and event cakes.

tend to take a back seat.

She lives in Charlottesville with her husband and her three children.

What is one thing your parents did that you try to incorporate What advice would you give to parents about planning parties for

into your parenting? My parents were immigrants to America

their children?

who had to assimilate their children into American culture while

Don’t go overboard! With social media like Pinterest, parents can

keeping the traditions of India. My mother told us to take the good

get inundated with ideas for planning over-the-top parties for

from all cultures and religion. We would attend our neighbors’

their children. Most children just want a few buddies, some cake

annual Rosh Hashanah celebration or join in the neighborhood

and ice cream, and time to run around. If you want to bake a cake

Easter egg hunt while also celebrating our significant holidays like

for your kiddo, remember sprinkles can turn any novice into a

Holi and Diwali. We joke that we are equal opportunity holiday

baking goddess.

celebrators! Now we join in our friends’ significant holidays and invite them to our annual Holi celebration (the welcome of Spring

What’s your favorite time of the day or week with your family?

with colored powders). It is our hope that our children will take

Sunday brunch—my children love a big, lazy breakfast. We get

this joy in celebrating life.

up late and head downstairs for fun foods that are too timeconsuming during the week: bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, eggs, potatoes, and frittatas to name a few favorites.

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Laura still buys and reads children’s books (including Ms. Lyons’s!), though her children are outgrowing them.

“Smile for Mom!”

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W E W E RE MAD E TO R UN

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Girls in Math Tourney On February 28, the Village School Pirates (Meg Bowen, Sophia Greenhoe, and Peyton Rieger) placed first out of nine teams in the upper division during the Village School sponsored and hosted fourth annual event, Girls Excelling in Math Tournament. Eighty– three girls in grades 4 through 8 competed in individual and teams competitions where

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students solved engaging and challenging math problems and completed a hands-on engineering design challenge at this exciting all–day tournament. Math Masters (Justine Brown, Kayleigh Long, Josie MacDonald and Iris Susan) of the Village School took second place to the winner Peabody Primes of Peabody School. Village School also took home first place in the individual competitions (upper, Julianna Brown; lower, Ava Goodale).

New Library Opens After a year of work, the new Northside Library finally opened March 16 as Albemarle County cut the ribbon on the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s $11.8 million new location on Rio Road. Bigger and brighter, with more office spaces, updated technology and gathering areas the new library is already proving itself a delightful place for families to visit and learn..

For those who lead a busy life, you’ll be glad to know the book drop boxes have been installed outside the new

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Our Schools

It all began with a seed, a seed of an idea from Crozet Elementary’s Principal, Ms. Crummie. “I would like for us to become a Green School, and I would like the second grade to lead the way.” And so it began.

This was back in the spring of 2013. The second grade class at that time, now the current 4th graders, decided they wanted to create a habitat for wildlife. They wanted frogs and

Albemarle County Public Schools

Crozet Elementary Going Green

toads. From this hope and dream have come many wonderful outcomes.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) this March nominated four schools for the 2015 national Green Ribbon School Program award. Among the nominations was Crozet Elementary School. Students collected $6,000 annual savings through composting and recycling mixed – waste. In addition, students have created outdoor learning spaces, gardens and habitats to promote environmental awareness and to connect with the new environmental studies program at Western Albemarle High School. Pictured at right are students learning in the rain garden. You can also see the wetlands garden at wonderfulwetlands.weebly.com and even connect to the garden’s weather station.

The winners of the Green Ribbon School award will be announced on Earth Day, April 22 by U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and be invited to send students to the recognition ceremony in June in Washington D.C.

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{our town community} MHS Learning Commons Wins Magna Award Monticello

High

School’s

Learning

Commons has received the National School Board Association’s (NSBA) 2015 Magna Award, which is given annually to school division programs that “take bold and innovative steps to improve the lives of their students and their communities.”

This is the first time that a school division has won multiple times. Albemarle County Public Schools also received an Award in 2013 for its M-Cubed Program.

Beyond traditional library resources, the

multipurpose

Learning

Commons

includes a vast array of interactive stations

Equipping Life & Adventure

to more fully engage students with their

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learning. For example, at the Genius Bar, In the Glass Room, Skype sessions are held on a large white wall and students take notes, jot down ideas, and write messages on glass walls. A maker space complete

The Women’s Legal Group Law from a Woman’s Point of View

with 3D printers allows students to design and create products. Two digital recording studios, a writer’s café and poetry corner.

Use by students and teachers cuts across

the

entire

curriculum,

from

science students who design a new MRI application, to drama students who via Skype connect with a Tony-Award winning actress on the interpretation of their spring musical, to history students who study the civil war using the 3D printers to recreate battlefields.

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Turner, Monticello High School’s principal.

Prior to the establishment of the Learning Commons, there were 400 annual visits by students to the traditional school library. Today, there are more than 70,000 annual visits by students to the Learning Commons. The Commons has attracted the attention of the Smithsonian Museum

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and the New York Hall of Science in their pursuit of new instructional models.

Now Open

Sun Bow Trading Company is closing downtown retail store and focusing on online sales.

Charlottesville Orthodontics, The new Spring Creek office is opening later this month for the convenience of their clients in the Zion’s Crossroads area, 971-9601,

Yoder’s Sugar & Spice is closing.

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Announcements

Duck Donuts, Donuts, all sorts, just like you’ve enjoyed

Biz BITS

Regents School welcomes a new Athletic Director, Travis

at the Outer Banks, The Shops at Stonefield, 823-1960,

Johnson, 293-0633, regents-school.org.

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Western Albemarle High School’s current principal John

Fedora Boutique, Clothing boutique, The Shops at

Werner will be leaving at the end of this school year. Visit

Stonefield, 295-0400, fedora.com

k12albemarle.org to provide feedback on the search process.

Northside Library, 705 West Rio Road, 973-7893, jmrl.org

The Virginia Shop will be opening a second location on the

Petite Bebe’s Party Room, Now accepting reservations, on

Downtown Mall in the space formerly Cha Cha’s, 977-0080,

the Downtown Mall, 244.9500, petitbebe.com

thevashop.net

Farewell

Congratulations

Cappellino’s Crazy Cakes on the DT Mall has closed but

Our Local Commons won a Best in Show award at the

the buzz is that you’ll soon be able to get the popular

Printing and Graphics Association MidAtlantic 2015

lemon drop cupcake at Foods of All Nations.

Excellence in Print Awards Gala. ourlocalcommons.com

Cha Cha’s has closed.

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About April 2015

FESTIVALS & FAIRS Heritage Day

April 4, 8am-3pm at Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria Fishing, wildlife and nature organizations will have exhibits and activities for both adults and children. Craft vendors and food for sale too. 540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

Win 4 tickets to ride Thomas the Tank Engine in Baltimore on April 24 or May 1!

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66th Dogwood Festival & Parade

April 9-26 Enjoy fun-filled amusement rides at the Dogwood Festival Carnival and the annual downtown parade on April 25. 961-9824 charlottesvilledogwoodfestival.org

Rockfish Valley Kite Festival

April 12, 11am-3pm at Rockfish Valley Natural History Center This kite-flying festival includes the Richmond Air Force, Rockfish River Duck Race, games, music and more. Free kite to first 200 children. Picnics and your own kites are welcome. 226-0446, rockfishvalley.org

Spring

shows, Earth art demonstrations, face painting, native plant sale, free saplings, and more. EarthDayStaunton.org

Heritage Weekend at Historic Bloemendaal

April 18 & 19, 12-3pm Saturday, 12-4pm Sunday at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Children’s activities, flea circus, ice cream and vintage bicycles on display. 804-262-9887 lewisginter.org

Annual Highland Sheep Shearing

Wool Days

April 15-18, 9am-5pm at Frontier Culture Museum Learn about wool and flax processing, from shearing to weaving, on the museum’s historic farms. 540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org

Earth Day Staunton

April 18, 9am-12pm at Downtown Staunton Enjoy hands-on activities, live native wildlife

April 25, 11am-1pm at Ash Lawn-Highland Sheep shearing as well as traditional wool carding, spinning, and other activities for the family. Meet the newest lambs too. Picnics welcome. 293-8000, ashlawnhighland.org

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

April 25, 1-3pm at Crozet PARC YMCA This free event encourages families to get moving, learning and living healthier.

Activities include family fitness classes, bounce house, snacks, fun run at 2pm, and more. 205-4380, piedmontymca.org

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VALUE IN MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS

Dogwood Festival

66th Annual Dogwood Festival Carnival April 9-26 at McIntire Park

Virginia Hot Glass Festival

April 25 & 26, Sunspots Studios The area’s only annual art festival devoted to hot glass artistry. Children are invited to draw pieces for the blowers in the “Kids’ Challenge.” 540-885-0678, sunspots.com

Earth Week EcoFair

April 26, 11am-5pm at Main Street Arena Learn about local environmental organizations and businesses. Enjoy workshops, live music, book swap, local brews, speakers, kid-friendly entertainment, and more. earthweek.org

Truck Touch

May 2, 10am-2pm at the Ix Art Park The Montessori School of Charlottesville is hosting this fundraising day of truck fun.

Meet the drivers and climb on and explore a variety of big vehicles. Food trucks and more!

Tickets online. CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to sponsor. trucktouchcville.com

Riverfest

May 2, 10am-4:30pm at Constitution Park, downtown Waynesboro Activities include reptile shows, stream safari, fish and fun rodeo, farmer’s market, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, stream electro-fishing and the Great South River Duck Race.

540-949-7738, riverfestwaynesboro.org

Spring Fair

EASTER EVENTS Easter in the Mountains

April 3-5 at Wintergreen Resort A weekend of festivities, with an Easter egg hunt and parade, craft workshops and egg decorating. 325-8003, wintergreenresort.com

COUNTRY FEEL WITHIN CITY LIMITS

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

April 4, 10am-12pm at Montgomery Hall Park, Staunton Moonbounce, old-fashioned egg coloring, arts and crafts activities, face painting, and more.

See website for age-specific egg hunt times.

540-332-3945, staunton.va.us

Amazement Square’s Easter Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo

April 4, 10am-1:30pm at Amazement Square, Lynchburg Easter egg hunt plus miniature animal petting zoo. Advance tickets required. 845-1888 amazementsquare.com

Dominion Family Easter

720 SHAMROCK ROAD • $284,900 Just a few minutes from Downtown and within walking distance to UVA and Johnson Elementary.

Very well kept home on an elevated lot in a popular Johnson Village neighborhood. Features include: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wood floors, living and family rooms, separate dining room, large eat-in kitchen.

Private fenced backyard and a shed for extra storage.

Inessa Telefus (434) 989-1559. MLS# 525304 CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN OLD TRAIL

April 4, 10am-3pm at Maymont Enjoy an egg hunt, live entertainment, crafts and games on Maymont’s Carriage House Lawn. 804-358-7166, maymont.org

Carter Mountain Orchard Easter Egg Hunt

May 3, 11am-3pm at Free Union Country School Start spring right with pony rides (11:301:30), live music, giant slide, food, games and activities for the whole family. Rain date May 10. 978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org

April 4, 10am-5pm at Carter Mountain Orchard Grab your favorite Easter Basket and head to the mountain. See website for details. Tickets on sale April 3. 977-1833 cartermountainorchard.com

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

Cottontail Express

May 9-10, 10am-5pm at Claudius Crozet Park Live music, entertainment, food and artists and craftspeople showcasing their work for sale, from pottery to puppets. We’re pleased to sponsor. 326-8284 crozetfestival.com

2035 HESSIAN ROAD • $849,000 It is time to re-think this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath offering on one of the city’s most desirable streets.

Reduced $100,000 with new floors, fresh paint and new light fixtures. First floor & 2nd floor masters, graciously proportioned foyer, dining & living rooms as well as library, floor-to ceiling windows throughout most of the 1st floor. Plenty of private, level lawn.

Excellent value in the Venable School District!

April 4, 11am and 1pm at Elkins, West Virginia This hop down the rails includes face painting, singing and general merriment.

866-651-4296, mtn-rail.com

5229 BROOK VIEW ROAD • $649,000 This 4,000+ sq ft, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home offers a first floor master suite, oversized 2 car garage, finished terrace level with radiant heated floors, wet bar and private bedroom suite and enjoys an open floor plan designed for today’s living. The kitchen is gorgeous with fresh white cabinets, center island, exquisite granite and high end Miele kitchen appliances.

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Thursday, april 9Th The Jefferson TheaTer Casual attire wine tasting & awards ceremony.

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April 4, 11:30am-2pm at The Market at Grelen Celebrate with egg hunts and brunch. See website for details and tickets. 540-672-7268 themarketatgrelen.com

Cookie Decorating with the Easter Bunny

April 4, 1-3pm at The Boar’s Head Inn During this fun family event, children of all ages will enjoy icing hundreds of Easter cookies. Reservations required.

972-2230, boarsheadinn.com

Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit

April 4 & 5, 1-4pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs. Concert on the lawn at Bloemendaal House (Saturday 2-3pm).

804-262-9887, lewisginter.org

Easter Sunday Brunch at DelFosse

April 5, 12-5pm at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Easter Bunny and egg hunt at noon plus crepes, sangria, wine tasting for adults.

263-6100, delfossewine.com

Easter Sunday Cupcake Decorating Workshop

April 5, 2-3pm at Mudhouse Crozet Enjoy an afternoon of making Birds Nest Cupcakes. All ages are welcome. Purchase tickets in advance. 823-2240 EasterCupcakes.eventbrite.com

Easter Egg Hunt

April 5, 3pm at Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria Celebrate Easter with a fried chicken lunch and easter egg hunt for the kids.

540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

STAGE & SCREEN THE GREAT GATSBY APRIL 16 • 7:30PM

SPONSORED BY: LESLIE AND RICHARD GILLIAM

MARY POPPINS (1964) [G] APRIL 12 • 2PM

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES APRIL 26 • 2PM SPONSORED BY: JANET & GRAY FERGUSON

Missoula Children’s Theatre 2015:

Open to Youth Rising 1st Grade - 12th Grade Sleeping Beauty 6/15-6/20 • Aladdin 6/22-6/27 Pre-registration is required and will begin April 1, 2015.

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Missoula Children’s Theatre Registration

Begins April 1 at The Paramount Theater Open to youth in rising 1st-12th grades.

Shows include Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

April 11, 7pm at PVCC V. Earl Dickinson Bldg.

Short films on the topics of space, whales, butterflies, soccer and snowboarding, plus learn creative ways that individuals are making a difference in their communities and the world. 971-1553, wildvirginia.org

Municipal Band Spring Concert

April 12, 3:30-5pm at PVCC V. Earl Dickinson Arts Center An ensemble concert featuring the winner of the Simmons/Murphy Concerto Competition/ Scholarship winner. 295-9850, cvilleband.org

The Great Gatsby

April 16, 7:30pm at the Paramount Theater F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic literary work brought to life by the Montana Repertory Theatre. 979-1333, theparamount.net

Into the Woods, Jr.

April 24-26, 7pm Fri and Sat, 2:30pm Sat and Sun, Burnley-Moran Elementary School This one-hour, family-friendly, children’s theater version of the popular musical features Cinderella, the Witch & other favorites. 2036314, dmradventures.wordpress.com

The Firebird Children’s Ballet

April 25, 2pm and 5pm at PVCC V. Earl Dickinson Building Learn ballet steps in this interactive presentation of the classic Russian tale of a handsome prince, a beautiful princess, an evil sorcerer, and magical creatures. 227-7592 charlottesvilleballet.org

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Others April 26, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Three beloved stories retold through black light staging, puppets and original music.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Sips & Cinema: Finding Nemo

April 30, 8pm at Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison Break out your picnic blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor movie. Tickets include a bag of popcorn. Food trucks, Early Mountain Vineyard wine, and movie snacks for sale.

540-948-9005, earlymountain.com

LEARNING FUN Peepapalooza!

April 1-30 at Gordon Avenue Library Get your Peeps marshmallows and create a depiction of a favorite scene or character from a book. Dioramas accepted and displayed in the library all month; awards for all age levels. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Homeschool Day at Montpelier

April 6, 9am-5pm at Montpelier, Orange Guided tours, games, exhibits, nature trails, and additional programs for families to learn and explore together. 540-672-2728 montpelier.org

Charlottesville Ballet Meet & Greet

April 6, 4pm at Central Library Ballerinas pirouette into the library for a special interactive reading and dance class about “The Firebird”. For boys and girls ages 2-12. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Fun for the Young @ The Fralin

April 8, 10am at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Gordon Avenue Children’s Librarian, Glynis Welte, will share stories, engaging the museum’s youngest art patrons.

243-2050, jmrl.org CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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Wool Days Wool Days April 15-18 at Frontier Culture Museum

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with Jenny Lewis

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Minute to Win It

April 9, 4pm at Northside Library Compete in challenges inspired by the TV game show. Snacks provided. Registration required. Grades 3-5. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Little Naturalists

MAY 20

with Shovels & Rope

JUNE 1

JUNE 9

JULY 21 ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW TICKETS: thenTelosWirelesspavilion.com, Downtown Visitor Center, 877-CPAV-TIX

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Hatton Ferry Opening Day

Tots & Dots at the Library

April 18 at Route 625, Scottsville Get a sense of history by crossing the river on the last pole-operated ferry in America. thehattonferry.org

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April 28, 4:30pm at Central Library What can TP rolls and soda straws teach you about outer space? Make and launch your own rocket and find out! For grades 4-7.

Registration required. 979-7151, jmrl.org

April 30, 9:30am ages 2-3, 10:30am ages 3-5 at Crozet Library Join staff from the UVA Aboriginal Art Museum for art exploration and activities.

Registration requested. 823-4050, jmrl.org

April 18, 9:30am-3pm at Shenandoah National Park Have you ever put your hand into a bear’s footprint? Have you ever tried on a ranger hat? Lot of special activities planned.

540-999-3500, nps.gov/shen

Poetry on the Steps

Family Art Jam: Bodies in Motion

May 1, 9am-5pm at Frontier Culture Museum See activities such as cooking, gardening, woodworking, flax and wool spinning, rarebreed animals, schoolhouse lessons, and more. 540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org

April 18, 1-3pm 5-7 yr olds and 3-5pm 8-12 yr olds at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Children and parents will enjoy a tour and activities together. Reservations required.

243-2050, virginia.edu/artmuseum

Earth Day the Australian Way

April 22, 4pm at Crozet Library Make a painting in the “dot painting” style of Australian artists. Registration requested. For grades 1-5. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Study Buddies

April 27, 6-7pm at Crozet Library Drop in for homework help.

823-4050 jmrl.org

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April 28, 12-4pm at Ash Lawn-Highland Celebrate President Monroe’s birthday.

“President Monroe” will be there to greet visitors. 293-9539, ashlawnhighland.org

April 13 & 30, 10am at Ivy Creek Introduce your three to five year old to nature with this short talk and trail walk. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Ivy Creek Foundation Education Building.

973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org

National Junior Ranger Day

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President James Monroe’s 255th Birthday Celebration

April 30, 7pm at Central Library Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with open mic poetry night. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Spring Homeschool Day at the Frontier Culture Museum

SPORTS Roller Skating

Now-May, Saturdays, 6-9pm, Greenwood Community Center Greenwood Community Center is open every Saturday night for roller skating. Disco light, too! 296-5844 albemarle.org

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Break out your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and join us at Early Mountain for our second annual outdoor movie series, Sips & Cinema. On the last Thursday of each month March–October we will host movie nights on the big screen! Tickets are $6 for each movie and include a bag of popcorn! Movie snacks, wine, and food truck selections will be available for purchase. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door!

Grease Thursday, March 26 @ 7:30pm

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Thursday, July 30 @ 8:30pm

Finding Nemo Thursday, April 30 @ 8:00pm

Night at the Museum Thursday, August 27 @ 8:00pm

Jurassic Park Thursday, May 28 @ 8:00pm

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00pm

Dirty Dancing Thursday, June 25 @ 8:30pm

Monsters Inc. Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30pm

DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $6 Season Pass: $30 I Children 3 & Under are free

Visit store.earlymountain.com for tickets! See you at the Cinema!

(Due to ABC regulations, no outside wine or other alcoholic beverages are permitted. Wine will be available for purchase.)

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{our town calendar} Hoos Heal 5K

April 12, 7:30am registration/8:30am race at Scott Stadium, UVA This family-friendly 5K benefits pediatric cancer care and research at the UVA Children’s Hospital. Includes a 800-meter kids run and a visit from CavMan. 531-5421 hoosheal.com

Orange-Blue Spring Football Game

April 18, 4pm for activities, kickoff 6pm at Scott Stadium Enjoy fun football activities for all ages and a football game featuring UVA’s team split in two and competing against each other. virginiasports.com

5K Run, Walk, & Roll

Join us on Facebook for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack ticket giveaway to see

Thomas the Train at the

B&O Railroad Museum!

Visit us at facebook.com/CharlottesvilleFamily

April 18, Devils Backbone Brewing Company Features run/walk and hand cycle divisions, and all entrants receive a gift bag and a Devil’s Backbone food coupon.

465-5920, wintergreenadaptivesports.org

Run for Autism 5K

April 18, 7am, Charlottesville High School Support the Virginia Institute of Autism with a fun morning of running and walking.

Families, children and adults with disabilities are welcome! 923-8252 runforautism5k.org

Scottsville Scoot

April 25, 7am at 250 Page St, Scottsville Fun Run/Walk and 5k to benefit Scottsville Elementary’s educational and enrichment opportunities. raceit.com

Family Fitness Fair at Panorama Farms

FAMILY ART JAMs: Apr. 18 & May 10

April 26 at Panorama Farms, Earlysville Check the website for times for kids dashes, cross-country races and fitness activities for children and adults. 817-2371 charlottesvilledayschool.org/fff

FUN FOR THE YOUNG: Apr. 8 & May 13

Virginia Discovery Museum’s 25th Annual Discovery Dash

Age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities— an enriching experience for the whole family!

Gordon Avenue Children’s Librarian, Glynis Welte, will share stories, engaging our youngest art patrons.

www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu

museumoutreach@virginia.edu or 434.243.2050

Riverfest • May 2nd Waynesboro, VA • Main St. at the South River 10am-4:30pm

Road & River Relay • Canoe Rides • Cornhole • River Spirit Pageant • Great South River Duck Race Stream Safari & Electro Fishing • Native Virginia Plant Sale • Reptile World Show • Fish n’ Fun Rodeo Wildlife Center of Virginia • Presentations, Food, Games, Exhibits and MORE! • FREE ADMISSION!

May 9 at Monticello High School Track Over a dozen fun-filled races including a scramble for the little ones and exciting parent-child relays. Register to run by May 4.

CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to sponsor.

977-1025, vadm.org

MARKETS & BAZAARS Charlottesville City Market

April-November, Saturdays, 7am-12pm, Second and Water Street parking lots. charlottesville.org

WVPT Spring Auction

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April 9-21 Find amazing deals on hundreds of items.

Bid online for the pieces you like best.

877-265-1055, auction.wvpt.net

JUST FOR TEENS Make It @ the Library

April 8, 4:30pm at Central Library Drop in and kickstart your creativity. For grades 6-12. Bring your own t-shirt to decorate this month. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Squishy Circuits Workshop

April 16, 4:30-5:30pm at Northside Library It looks like playdough but conducts electricity. Add batteries and LED lights and see what you can create. Registration required.

Grades 6-12. 973-7893, jmrl.org

ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS Oakland School Open House

April 17, Oakland School, Keswick 293-9059, oaklandschool.net

Downtown Chili Showdown

April 18, 11:30am-4pm at Main Street Arena Sample some of the best chili Charlottesville has to offer. Benefits go to the Red Shoe Cville project at the Ronald McDonald House. downtownchilishowdown.com/eat

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Presented by the Virginia Discovery Museum

Lace up for Virginia’s oldest kids’ track race!

• Race Day: May 9 (Monticello High School) • Register: Online at vadm.org by May 4 • Free Training Clinic: Join the UVA track team at 9 a.m. March 28 at Lannigan Field

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Historic Garden Week

April 18-21 around Albemarle County See some unforgettable gardens at the peak of spring. For a schedule of events visit the website. 962-9936, vagardenweek.org

Don’t Miss It!

Drugs and Peer Pressure

April 20, 7pm at Crozet Library ReadyKids partners with the library to host a special series on teen health for parents, educators and adult friends of teens.

823-4050, jmrl.org

Mother’s Day Dinner Train

May 8-10 at Elkins, West Virginia Enjoy a four-course dinner en route to the High Falls of Cheat. Trip also includes a gift for Mom. 866-651-4296, mtn-rail.com

SPRING

Submit your local events online at CharlottesvilleFamily.com or email them to Calendar@IvyPublications.com.

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Rock the Registry Practical Advice on Gear You Need If you’re expecting your first child, you’re probably feeling just slightly overwhelmed by the variety of baby products on the market. There is no need to stress over which items are “essential” and which gadgets are gimmicks, because here is the ultimate list of Baby Registry Must-Haves. Based on my own adventures with three little ones, plus insight from dozens of my closest mom friends, I have done the hard work for you. You’ll notice I left out elaborate expensive stroller systems, bottle warmer and wipes warmer - you just don’t need them. These are the items that you will use over and over again!

MUST-HAVES: 1. Nursing pillow. Definitely at the top of almost every mom’s list. Some women

by Blair Lonergan

even suggested multiple pillows – one for each floor of the house!

2. Baby bathtub, washcloths and towels.

3. Stroller system with a convertible baby seat. Everyone loves this option.

4. Inexpensive umbrella stroller.

5. Infant car seat.

6. Front-pack baby carrier.

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7. Burp cloths. Flat cloth diapers also make great changing mats and burp cloths, even if you’re not a cloth-diapering family.

8. Multiple sets of bedding. When changing crib sheets in the middle of the night, one set is never enough!

9. White cotton onesies. You’ll need more than you think you do!

10. Zip-up sleepers. The zipper makes for easy midnight changes.

11. Large muslin swaddling blankets.

12. Waddle wraps with a hook-and-loop closure, the Miracle Blanket, and sleeveless, zip-up sleep sacks. Register for one or two of each, so that you can decide which style your baby prefers.

Did you know?

13. Noise machine.

14. Musical rocking sleep seat. Another hugely popular item

All of this gear adds up!

According to a 2014 USDA report, the average middle-income family will spend roughly $13,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s first year of life.

with most of the women that I talked to!

15. Wind-up baby swing. Some babies love the swing, while others do not. It was a lifesaver with each of my boys, but if you’re not sure, borrowing one is always a great option!

16. Video monitor.

17. Activity gym. Perfect for entertaining your infant on the floor.

18. Bouncer seat. A great way to give yourself hands-free time!

19. ExerSaucer (or similar). The next step up from the bouncer!

20. Good diaper bag. Make sure you get one that is sturdy and has plenty of large compartments.

21. Nipple cream and hands-free nursing bra for breastfeeding moms.

Happy shopping!

Blair lives in Madison, where she keeps her three sons busy with simple activities and family-friendly recipes, which she shares on her blog at theseasonedmom.com.

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Poisonous Plants 101 Play Outdoors Safely this Spring

With poison in its name, it’s easy to remember to steer clear of poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. These plants are abundant in Central Virginia (and most of the U.S.) and all contain the sap oil—urushiol—that can cause an itchy rash when it touches the skin.

You may not realize, however, that Virginia is home to dozens of “poisons” that grow in the wild and backyards. “Birds and other wildlife may safely feed on many wild plants

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and mushrooms but that doesn’t mean they are safe for people to eat,” says Kristin Wenger,

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education coordinator for the UVA Health System Blue Ridge Poison Center. “The nurses and doctors who staff the Poison Center receive hundreds of calls each year from people concerned about contact with poisonous plants.”

Wenger adds, “Curious young children are especially at risk because they are attracted to the colors and textures of leaves, flowers and berries. But people of any age may mistakenly eat harmful plants or berries, which resemble safe, familiar ones.” The Poison Center has compiled a list of 20 common poisonous plants found in Virginia, including azalea, May apple and rhododendron. (See the complete list at www.brpc.virginia.edu, look under “Learning Center”). Keep the Poison Center’s number handy in your mobile phone, 1-800-222-1222. Call right away for free help and advice if someone may have ingested a poisonous plant. Don’t wait for them to look or feel sick, Wenger says.

A brush with poison ivy, oak or sumac isn’t typically an emergency. But many of us know firsthand why these plants are worth avoiding: about 85 percent of people develop an itchy red rash with bumps or blisters when even just a tiny

MIND THE MUSHROOMS

amount—less than a grain of salt—of sap oil from these plants gets on the skin, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Over-the-counter topical medications relieve symptoms for most, but

Some wild mushrooms are very dangerous: only one bite could be harmful enough to cause serious illness or death. UVA Blue Ridge Poison Center recommends teaching children not to eat anything they find growing wild outdoors. Learn more at www.brpc.virginia.edu.

immediate medical attention may be required for severe reactions, particularly when exposed to smoke from burning these plants, which releases urushiol particles into the air, according to the CDC. If your family is in an area with lots of poison ivy, oak or sumac, it helps to be aware that all parts of these plants—leaves, stems and even roots—contain urushiol, even once dead. You’ll also want to avoid touching anything that may have this oil on it (gardening tools, sporting equipment and even a pet’s fur).

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends wearing long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves, and applying an over-the-

counter skin care product called an ivy block barrier. This product (not for children under age 6) helps prevent the skin from absorbing the oil. Even when you apply an ivy block barrier, you need to cover your skin with clothing.

Kelly is a medical writer for the University of Virginia Health System and UVA Children’s Hospital. For more information on children’s health, visit uvahealth.com/childrens.

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RIGHT SIZING

The Up Side of Downsizing

For many older adults, the idea of downsizing seems like

To avoid becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of the task,

an impossible task. At some point, however, Gran and Grandpa

Hamann suggests seniors focus on one small piece at a time.

will more than likely want or need to relocate to a smaller, more

It might be good, for example, to start with rooms you don’t

manageable living situation. And when they do, they’ll face the

use often and work your way around to the rest of the house.

job of sorting through the accumulation of a long and full life,

Even then, don’t try to tackle the whole room at one time. Start

deciding what to keep and what to let go of.

with the books, perhaps, or the clothing, and move on to other

Katie Hamann, a professional organizer and owner of Door

Hamann also has a rule of thumb for deciding what to keep:

“We like to keep the focus on what you are keeping. That way the

Do I use it? Do I need it? Do I love it? Whether it’s a blouse, a

whole thing becomes like a treasure hunt to find what you will

vase or the kitchen table, if you can’t answer yes to each of these

take with you into this new lifestyle.”

questions, you need to let it go.

But hunting for treasure takes time. “It’s an emotional

Sorting through Gran and Grandad’s stuff can also become

process, going through your things,” says Kristina Paré, marketing

an enjoyable family experience. Helping Gran go through her

director at the Lodge at Old Trail. “You have to give yourself time

knick-knacks, for example, offers her the opportunity to tell

to journey back through those memories and the attachments

stories about her travels, her friends, her life experiences. Family

you have to all those items.”

members can also be given the chance to choose items from the

Paré’s best advice is to start sorting early, as much as a year or more before a planned move. With that much lead time,

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categories when that one is complete.

to Door Solutions, likes to think of this process as right sizing.

discard piles that they would especially like to have, pieces that may have special meaning for them.

Granddad can take his time going through all those boxes in

In the end, Paré encourages folks to view downsizing as

the attic and the basement and make thoughtful, intentional

liberation. “There’s something really freeing when you lighten

decisions rather than rushing through the process.

your load,” she says.

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Fun and Card Games

When delivering Grandma’s discards to Goodwill or Salvation Army, stop in and shop. They’re great places to find inexpensive kid’s dress-up costumes, books, games and more. And it’s for a good cause.

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One of a Kind

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Liam, was only two when Naughton noticed early symptoms of autism. “I started researching, reading books—you name it—trying to provide early intervention on my own. It was lots of stress and anxiety.” When the family could not get needed services in northern Virginia, they started looking up different schools.

“It took a big leap of faith for our family to move to Charlottesville specifically so Liam could attend VIA,” she ssys, “but it was a no-brainer because the school is amazing. The staff is incredibly well trained and they are the most positive people I’ve met. You get the sense when you walk in—it’s like going home. They ease all your fears.”

Laim was non-verbal when he was enrolled last October, but by mid-January he had said six words. One learning aid for Liam is a communication app he uses on a mini iPad. “It’s a picture system where he can press an icon,” Naughton explains. “It says the name of the item one word at a time. He’s really taken off with this. Twice a week we are there, twice a week they come to the house. They always explain why a specific technique works. It’s made me a better mother.”

A special moment was Liam’s birthday party in December. “The staff said let’s have a party for him,” Naughton recalls. “You want to try to have you child be as ‘normal’ as possible, but I never thought he could do it because peer-to-peer exchanges don’t come naturally for children with autism.” Naughton reports that the party was a success. About five other students were included and they ran around and played together.

“The goal of the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA),” says Executive Director Ethan Long, Ph.D., BCBA-D.,“is to provide Photo Courtesy of the Virginia Institute of Autism Jack Looney

wrap-around services to families affected by autism.” (BCBA stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the D signifies doctorate level.) “Our goal is to help people overcome the challenges of autism. We want to help these families no matter where they are in their journey.”

Parents founded VIA almost 20 years ago as an after-school program for a few children. “Since then,” Long continues, “we have grown into a Center of Excellence—a term that signifies our commitment to the best possible outcomes for those in our care. We use innovative, evidence-based practices to improve the lives of people with autism in our community and beyond. We’re the place for children with autism to turn and we are committed to still be there when they become adults.”

VIA has three different programs—the James C. Hormel School, Outpatient Behavioral Services and Adult Services. “The School’s intensive applied-behavior-analysis model helps students in our school overcome challenges from eye contact to extreme problem behavior,” Long says. “Our Outpatient team meets children where they are—in our clinic, in the home and in the community. Outpatient services range from

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and developed a new vision based on the three program pillars of education, outreach and adult services. Today more than 100 full-time staff members serve people with autism and their families.

What area does VIA serve?

“We partner with school districts and families in about an hour’s travel time radius around Charlottesville,” says Marisa Taylor, Director of Development and Communications. “We also serve military families down at Ft. Lee.” Military families who

Who is served?

have a child with disabilities have a particularly difficult time because of frequent moves and parental deployments. “They had no resources at Ft. Lee,” Taylor continues, “but now we send

VIA’s three programs provide a continuum of care. School-

a doctor down once a week and have a new initiative through

aged children who need intensive behavioral support attend

telehealth.” (Telehealth is the use of electronic communication

VIA’s James C. Hormel School on Westwood Road. Four years ago

and technology to support long-distance clinical health care and

there were 23 students, but today 56 youngsters attend from 14

health-related education.)

different regional school districts.

“Our behavior analysts can connect with the family though a

All VIA learners work with multiple staff members, notes

computer or Skype and if the family moves from Ft. Lee they can

behavior analyst Brand. “For children who are younger, early

still be supported,” Taylor says enthusiastically. “It’s a very new

intervention indicates more hours per week. We might see a

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have to worry about lack of support.”

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Historically, there has been a definite lack of services available to adults with autism. “About 90 percent of adults with autism live at home with parents,” says Taylor, “and about 80 percent are unemployed. This is such a significant social issue and it’s so hard for families.

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Spring is a great time to ask the hard questions: Do the things in my home enhance day-to-day living? Do I live with what I love?

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There are myriad approaches to take when it comes to, what I like to call, ‘re-fabbing’ furniture. The most involved process for wood furniture is usually refinishing. Refinishing typically involves removing (aka stripping) the existing finish.

This can be accomplished using chemical strippers (super toxic), citrus-based strippers (still harsh), or abrasion (sanding for hours). Safety is of the utmost concern with refinishing. Please, wear all of the necessary protective gear: from safety glasses to chemical-resistant gloves and respirator or particle mask. Once all of the finish is removed, you’ll need to neutralize any chemical stripper that remains with water, making sure not to saturate the freshly exposed wood. Sanding everything with 220 grit sandpaper will help ensure a uniform surface. Brush or blow off any remaining dust and wipe down everything with a rag, damp with denatured alcohol. Now you are ready to apply either a finishing oil or stain. If you opt for oil, you will need to apply several coats, waiting between each application for the material to thoroughly dry. Should you choose to stain your piece, I recommend testing the stain on an inconspicuous place before you commit to the whole shebang–those hardware store finish samples are not always accurate. If you’re ready to proceed, the stain can be applied by a few methods, achieving comparable results. You can use a natural bristle brush (the better the quality, the fewer stray bristles in your finish. Just sayin’!), a lint-free rag or a pad specifically made for wiping on stains. Regardless of what method you use, the goal is to apply an even coat: Too much stain and the finish will look opaque in parts and may interfere with the natural look of the grain. Too little, and the finish will look streaky and splotchy. After your first coat has dried properly (different products have different dry times–follow the manufacturer’s instructions), a second coat can be applied for a darker or more opaque finish.

Once the final coat of stain has dried you will need to apply a protective top-coat. The options here are even more diverse than the stains and oils that you had to choose from earlier, so do your research. I recommend a wipe-on polyurethane for fresh DIYers: It’s easy to use and provides a lovely, professional-looking finish. If all of this seems a bit daunting, contact a local refinisher for an estimate. It’s not cheap, but the results can be stunning (and many will even pick up and deliver your furniture when it’s ready).

Maybe you’ve decided that refinishing is not the avenue you’d like to pursue. There is still hope! Painting a piece of furniture is often less involved, both in terms of time and cost. Additionally, paint can cover a multitude of sins, as they say.

Deep scratches, chipped veneer, and stains can all be disguised relatively easily.

The first and most important step in painting is preparation. Now is the time to look carefully at the piece in question and assess what needs doing. Peeling veneer or flaking paint should be addressed as the questionable finish will continue to come off, even with a fresh coat of paint on top.

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{resources green home} Delaminating veneer can often be fixed by forcing some wood glue under the failing area and then pressing the surfaces together using clamps or weights. If a small area of veneer is missing, it can be filled with a water-based, paintable wood filler applied using a putty knife. Once the filler is dry, sand the filler so that it is flush with the surrounding surface.

If the existing finish or paint is flaking off, it can be removed either by scraping, wire-brushing or sanding with 150 to 220 grit sandpaper. Please remember, whenever you are dealing with old paint, assume that it has lead in it and take the proper precautions.

Once you’ve fixed and filled, it is likely that you may need to scuff sand any areas that are glossy or oddly raised (think old glue and paint blobs). If the piece you are planning to paint has been painted before, you may not need to prime and can likely skip ahead. With previously stained pieces or furniture with a ‘mystery’ finish, such as lacquer, oil, pickling or certain enamels (and pretty much anything from the big box stores), you’ll probably want to err on the side of priming.

Primer is mostly made of a binder, white pigment, solvents and opaque fillers. The binder, as you probably figured out, is what gets the primer to stick to what’s underneath and in turn keeps the other stuff in the primer together. The pigment does an excellent job of being, well, white. And the fillers give the primer some heft as well as increased opacity, which is key, especially if you’re making a big color shift with your final look. It is important to note that not all primers perform as

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You read that correctly: tropical bug poop. The lac bug is an insect that excretes what is commonly known as ‘shellac’. The process is quite intriguing and ultimately results in one of the best finishing products available. Shellac will stick to pretty much anything, even glossy surfaces, and dries hard and quickly.

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Based on personal experience, there is no perfect, one-size-fits-all furniture paint.

I have used all of the types of paint listed above with mixed results.

Steer clear of solvent-based products and lacquers (solvent or water-based), as they are meant for professional use given the amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) released into the air and the finicky application process required. Chalk paint is the darling of the Pinterest pin-ups, but the application is a bit more involved than meets the eye. Chalk Paint is billed as a ‘no sand, no prime’ process, which is often the case. However, Chalk Paint must be sealed (with wax, polyurethane or

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keeping paint out of the waste stream. You

hand, is a completely different animal in

won’t need more than a quart for most

that it is meant to transform any surface

projects. The degree of sheen is primarily

into a write-on-it, legit chalkboard. It

a matter of preference, but for ease of

will also absorb dirt and whatnot and is

use and durability, eggshell or satin is

really more of a novelty surface coating

the way to go. The higher the sheen, the

as opposed to a furniture paint. Milk paint

more durable the paint film and the more

is another favorite among the shabby chic

difficult it is to apply. Matte finish paints

crowd and it is one of the safest and most

typically should not be used on furniture

natural finishing products. The main

without a sealer as they scuff easily and

drawback is that it needs to be applied

are a challenge to clean.

to unfinished wood or with an additional bonding solution. Plus, milk paint comes

When you’re ready to put brush to

in powdered form, so you will need to mix

paint, there are a few things to keep in

it with water and use it in a timely fashion.

mind:

Unsealed, it will also absorb some oils and dirt but not as readily as chalk paint.

1.

You’ll want some fresh air.

Regardless of the regulated VOC content

Spray paint may be ideal for small

of the paint, you should never paint inside

projects that can be finished outdoors.

of a sealed room. If the day is particularly

Hardware, such as drawer pulls and

humid, you may consider setting up a

knobs, and metal patio furniture, are good

window fan to draw air from inside, out.

candidates for solvent-based spray paint.

Don’t blow air directly on your painting

Spray paint can be challenging to apply on

area as dust and other particles will

large, flat surfaces. On smaller pieces, it is

gleefully congregate in your wet paint

a bit more forgiving. Acrylic spray paint is

and the strong breeze may interfere with

intended for interior use on primed paper

the drying process causing all sorts of

or canvas (I’ve used it successfully on

problems!

lampshades.)- I do not recommend it for furniture.

2.

Use the best brush you can

afford. For acrylic paints, use a synthetic bristle brush. Natural bristles expand in

For the typical, furniture painting,

water and are more prone to break and

DIYer, I would recommend a high quality,

fall out if not properly maintained. A two

acrylic, interior-grade paint in an eggshell

to two and a half inch angled brush is

or satin finish.

ideal for furniture. Don’t be timid about

All of the major paint manufacturers (Benjamin

Moore,

you purchase. Look for a brush that has

Valspar, Behr, etc) offer a spectrum of

bristles that flex and spring back to their

acrylic/latex paints that will work just

original position when bent. Also, a good

fine for furniture. Look for an acrylic paint

brush will be slightly tapered, with longer

with a high solids content. The solids in

bristles in the middle and center and

paint account for the pigments and resins–

slightly shorter bristles on the outside

they are what give it staying power. Lower

edges. Pick up the brush almost like you

solids means a higher amount of solvents,

would hold a pencil, with the length of

which means a thinner paint film and

handle resting between your thumb and

limited durability. More expensive paints

pointer finger. It should be comfortable

typically use higher-grade resins, but not

and easy to move.

always.

3.

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{resources green home} project for any length of time, it may be a good plan to have a bucket of cool water close by to drop your brush into until you can give it a proper cleaning. When you’re ready to clean up, use cool water and a mild soap, like diluted Dr. Bronner’s Tea Tree Castille Soap, after you’ve scraped any excess paint back into the can. Lather and rinse until the water runs clear out of the brush.

Dry by gently squeezing out the water and then hang the brush, bristles down.

4.

Have fun! Paint is basically color liquid that you put on

stuff. When you think about it that way, it can be quite a playful and satisfying experience. It’s not going to be perfect or even Instagram-ready, but hey, you’ve made something new out of something old and that’s a quite an accomplishment!

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Whatever your approach to re-imagining your living space, embrace the creative journey to re-fabulousness.

Christy Baker is an artist and creative director with Pigment, a Charlottesville-based business that specializes in re-fabbed furnishings and all things paint. She is currently developing a line of DIY-friendly furniture paint, set for release in April 2015.

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{resources summer camp} How individual clubs go about shaping these contributions varies by chapter, but some things stay the same. In fact, they’ve stayed the same since those days when my best friend was an active member. “The 4 Hs – Head, Heart, Hands, and Health – are taught in equal measure in 4-H programs,” said my friend, Jennifer Lee. “Each year, we were assigned or chose a project to complete

that

required

management,

documentation, an ongoing commitment, a benefit to an animal or person or the community, and the demonstration of this project upon its completion.”

In the Charlottesville area, there are two chapters of 4-H – the Hoof-n-Woof Club, a project club, and the Monticello 4-H Club, a community club. Both groups

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enjoy participating in summer camp each

year, learning outdoors skills and making memories that will last a lifetime. Jennifer Bergin, who co-leads the Monticello 4-H chapter with Stacey Johnson, described the differences between the two types of chapters this way: “Project clubs like the Hoof-n-Woof club typically focus on a

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“Our kids are working on a wide variety of projects,” Bergin said, “including gardening, public speaking, dogs, and most livestock animals, [and] other projects including cooking, hiking, and photography.” Within the club, some project topics overlap, too.

“We have a number of kids who raise poultry,” Bergin said, “so that group meets

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For both clubs, most of the project work takes place outside of meetings.

Club meetings, then, involve all members and provide time to conduct the general business of the chapter, such as planning activities, fundraisers, and service projects.

Also for both clubs, community is paramount. “When I first did 4-H, I didn’t

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Emma said. “Nothing negative comes out of 4-H.” For 13 year-old Alec, vice president of the Monticello 4-H Club and 8thgrade homeschooler, “4-H means friends, leadership, responsibility, and fun.”

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Room by the Extension Office of the Albemarle County Office Building. The room was utilitarian in shades of officegray, but the atmosphere was festive, with a standing-room-only crowd. It was not only the holiday meeting for the club but also the annual model horse show. A table at the front of the room brimmed with scale models of many different breeds of horses, some with tiny well-dressed model riders beside them, one decked out like Santa.

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the

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“Riding is fun,” St. Anne’s 8th-grader, Katie said, and, “it’s just a lot more fun when you have someone to share it with.”

Echoing Katie was fellow STAB 8th-grader and Hoof-n-Woofer, Brianne: “Everybody’s here for the same reason,” she said,” to

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to go on camping trips, with or without their horses; to gain leadership training; to get experience public speaking; to travel to visit local horse farms and to compete in 4-H shows; and to participate in community service projects.

One activity a lot of Hoof-n-Woof members enjoyed was Horse Bowl, a quiz contest all about horses. It gave them a fun way to demonstrate how much they had learned about horses.

Horse shows were quite popular among Hoof-n-Woofers, too. Isabel, a homechool co-op 9th grader, explained some of the types of shows to me. For Eventing, for

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Service is a core component for all 4-H chapters, which is evident from the pledge that starts all meetings and is featured on the 4-H national website: “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.”

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ALL ABOUT LIFE SKILLS “I started out in 4-H when I was probably eight or ten just as a way to meet other horse lovers in the community,” said Hannah. Now she’s finishing her last year of high school while studying at Piedmont Virginia Community College, and she’s gained a lot more than community since her first days in the club. “I started as club historian, taking pictures, and moved up to president for this last year before I go

to college,” she said. “It’s definitely given me a lot of really valuable life skills. Public speaking is one … and time management, leadership skills, and taking responsibility.”

“I’ve definitely learned a lot of lessons,” said Isabel. “Team work is one … And I’ve really learned how to step outside of my comfort zone, make friends, expose myself to new things.”

Before Taryn’s involvement with 4-H, “I didn’t know it would add so many different aspects to [my] life,” she said. “It adds so much to your resume and to your college applications, [too].” “‘Making the best better,’ that’s [the national] motto,” Hannah said, and it’s clear that local 4-H members feel their experiences in the regular program and in summer camps are making them better in all sorts of significant ways.

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Bertha Durbin, the Hoof-n-Woof Club’s organizational 4-H Club co-leaders, Jennifer Bergin and Stacey Johnson, both participated in 4-H as children and have followed their

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What club members learn through 4-H endures, too. “The lessons of 4-H have stayed with me, some 30 years later,” said my friend Jennifer. “I remain active in my community, I volunteer my time and skills, I write for the local newspaper, and I value giving to others – people, animals, the community at large – above all else. 4-H set a fine example of how these connections not only serve ourselves but really do make the world a better place.”

As a girl, Jody Hobbs Hesler spent all her allowance money on model horses and sketched pages and pages of horses, so the Hoof-n-Woof Club would have made a nice home for her! To find out more about Jody’s writing, visit her website at jodyhobbshesler.com.

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Magic Tricks! You’re a star! Go online and search for a few easy-to-do card tricks and buy a bunch of those cute mini packs of cards at a toy store for the goodie bags. Show the kids a handful of tricks. Ham it up as much as possible! The kids will want to see each trick a few times, and you can make sure to give different kids a chance to pick a card, etc. as you repeat the tricks.

Then teach them how to do the tricks themselves. This is good for about 30 minutes of entertainment.

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We did something different every year of my kids’ birthday parties, and it never failed to get the kids interested. Don’t forget the blindfold and a few quick spins before setting the kids to the task. Lining them up for this activity and having them take turns usually fills about 15 minutes.

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{until next time humorous reflections}

Eight Don’ts Of Parenting Words of Wisdom From a Seasoned Father

by Rick Epstein

Raising a child is like a first attempt at brain

glimpsed a rodent on his workbench. He snatched up a

surgery; by the time you’ve made all the mistakes and you

quart can of motor oil and, as he brought it down on the

could probably do it right, the job is over.

furry little intruder, he recognized it as Sondra, his kids’

I’ve been at it for almost 17 years and might

escaped hamster. Too late. Sondra was dead. But her body

possibly offer a few useful suggestions. You see, parenting

will never be found, and her killer will carry the secret to

calls for a tricky blend of honesty, dishonesty, self-restraint,

his own grave. (No, it wasn’t me. It just some guy I know.

diplomacy and psychology. I have no fancy letters, such

Honest. In fact, the hamster wasn’t even named Sondra. I

as PhD or MSW, after my name, but I do have some free

just used the name of a cute girl who disliked me in high

advice:

school. I bet she’s sorry now!)

1. Never tell a child who is 6 or younger that dogs

used to be disobedient children. (Note: Some authorities set the limit at age 8.)

7. Don’t make idle threats.

Raising children is like whooping it up in a

saloon in one way. When truculent people challenge you,

2. If a sensitive and nervous child asks you,

“What’s an ulcer?” make up something, but don’t tell her the truth.

don’t make grim promises you can’t keep.

When I was a kid, exasperated parents used to tell

a crying child, “If you don’t stop it, I’ll give you something to 3. When you see a little kid running with scissors,

cry about.” That never cheered anyone up, but sometimes

resist the impulse to grab another pair of

it put the young sufferer’s woes in perspective. Happily,

scissors and chase him.

I’ve been at it for almost 17 years and might possibly offer a few useful suggestions.

angry parents still blurt out unrealistic ultimatums like,

Grandma’s house, you’ll notice

“If you don’t stop whining, I’m never taking you to the

that your little child has jelly

store (or mall or library or park) again.” Once kids see that

or axle-grease or God-knows-

you’re bluffing, they won’t believe you when you say later

what on his face. You take out a

on, “Stay out of the liquor cabinet or you’ll be grounded

hanky and moisten it with your

for life,” or “If you get a tattoo, I’ll disown you.” Make no

saliva for a last-minute scrub-

hasty promises in anger. Credibility is essential parenting

job. Although it would be more

equipment and it must be protected.

efficient, never ever spit directly

8. But there are times when honesty is NOT

onto the child’s face. Depending on

the best policy. For example, after your child performs in

the child, you could do more harm

a school show. An honest assessment, such as, “Gee, you

than good.

threats of corporal punishment are increasingly rare, but

4. Just before you barge into

second-graders sure stunk up the place tonight,” could be

5. When your child is on a soccer or

inhibiting. Be enthusiastic. Present a bouquet and exclaim,

baseball team, remember that YOU are in the stands and

“And they say there’s no good music written for Flute-o-

the CHILD is on the field. You had your chance 20 or 30

phones!” or “These concerts are too darn short! I don’t

years ago and yelling at the referee or the other athletes

know about anyone else, but I could sit back down and see

won’t turn back the clock.

the whole thing over again!”

Most kids like having their parents there to show

support, but combative, over-involved blowhards should go

The rule is: When a stink-bomb goes off on stage,

truth must be the first casualty.

home. (And if they don’t agree with me, they can meet me behind the snack shack for a knuckle sandwich.)

6. If you accidentally kill your child’s pet, never

admit it.

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When not orchestrating the comings and goings of his children, Rick Epstein works for a chain

I know a guy who was working in his garage and

of newspapers.

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