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Just Between Us… Dear Friends, Spring has definitely sprung. The flowers are at full throttle, days are getting longer and bedtimes seem to be getting pushed further and further (I love Goodnight Moon but really, you can say goodnight to the setting sun too—especially if you’re in kindergarten and Mommy needs to go finish her editor’s letter!)

There have been some changes at our place of late. We planted 20 blackberry plants to the amused delight of the neighborhood birds that I suspect are anticipating the fruit to come as much as we are. Even more exciting, we have a new kid at our house! Deep breaths, friends. The Bryerton clan is holding steady at four children but our menagerie has been blessed with the sweetest little baby goat. Our pets are a miniature breed, Nigerian Dwarf. Mama Strawberry is knee high to me, and her Baby is knee high to her and if you pick up the cuddle bug, he weighs a little less than half as much as a small cat. All white with a few black patches he shows up vividly at a distance skipping around in the bright springgreen grass. It was such a surprise when he was born that he almost immediately hopped up, started walking around and nursing—all in the time between the elementary bus and the high school bus arrival one chilly Friday morning. Imagine

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if our babies started out so independent!

He has been a total delight and our children are taking such care of little mama, sneaking her treats like an apple or corn often and using quiet voices when around the stable. This Mother’s Day I’m very happy to share the occasion with Strawberry— it’s a tough job being a first-time mom and she makes sure her wee kid is fed, clean and safe while at the same time encouraging his exploration.

Sounds a lot like what we do for our kids of the human kind too, and us moms— we’ve got to support one another.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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{Contents} TABLE OF

OUR TOWN

LIVING WELL

News 6

The Buzz Around Town 8 Do You Post Photos of Your Kids Online?

Snapshot 10 Meet KeriAn Dodson

Peas Come to the Table at City Schools

Out & About Calendar 16

May Activities & Events for Families

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Healthy Family 30 Headache Solutions Family Tree 32 Playing with Kids Again

RESOURCES

Tips & Trends 36 Fabulous Finds and Fun

Our Schools 13

Dear Bob 28 Expert Advice for Parents

Home & Garden 38 Scented Garden

Adventure with History 48 Hallowed Ground Summer Camp

Summer Camp Quicklist 59

Find the Perfect Camp

Treat Yourself to Fitness 70 Find What Works for You

2015 Pregnancy Guide 71

Local Resources for Parents-to-Be

So Love This!

Editor’s Pick!

Adorable cover photo of Katie with little

Enjoy all of our wonderful Mother’s Day content including special breakfast outings, daytrips, friendship tips & more!

Jaden makes me smile every time I see it! She just turned two and loves playing with her friends at The Little Gym.

—Jen Bryerton, Co-Publisher

UNTIL NEXT TIME

Mugged in My Own Bed 78 Rick’s Humorous Dad Reflections

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INSPIRATION

Yes, You Can! 42 The Virginia Discovery Museum

Celebrates 25 Years

The Buddy System 62

Why Friends Should Be A Priority

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NEWS

­the local buzz

IP Presents Check out the wonderful events we are sponsoring this month!

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This year’s Annual Charlottesville City K-12 Schools Art Connections offered something

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DASH

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

Discovery Dash May 9

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Art Connections

May 9-10

for everyone. Artwork from all levels of students across grades were displayed at Charlottesville High School’s small gym throughout March. Families also enjoyed a special celebration on March 21st featuring demonstrations and family art activities that delighted finger-painters to master artists.

The week concluded with an open house on March 25th to commemorate the week of art and honor all those who participated.

Nonprofits Win Big at Tom Tom This year the Annual Tom Tom Festival, along with the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund hosted its inaugural pitch night for area nonprofits. Sixteen organizations, which were selected from a pool of over 77, were given the opportunity to speak about their programs during this live grant award event. The Local Energy Alliance Program, the Community Investment Collaborative,

Celebrating Like Champions!

and the Charlottesville Ballet were the big

The Albemarle High School Forensics Team has won its second state

winners, each walking away with $10,000.

championship in four years! After winning first place at the District Forensics Competition in February, the team went on to win first in its division at the VHSL State Forensic Meet in Midlothian on March 28th. Congratulations to first-place winners Kevin Cox, Sarah Duria, Joey Wharton, and Benedict Burgess, second-place winners Kathy DeLoria and Ian Johnson, and third-place winners Cameron Edwards and Lisi Schauer!

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books The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Flora and Ulysses, spoke to over 2,000 third- and fourth-grade students from Charlottesville and Albemarle County on March 20th. As part of the Virginia Festival of the Book, DiCamillo spoke with students about her love for reading and her determination to become a writer. She encouraged the third and fourth-graders to persevere through adversity and rejection as they pursue their dreams, sharing her own experiences of getting 473 rejection

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{our town voices} The

Buzz

AROUND

TOWN Do you post photos of your kids online?

94% say “yes”

6% say “no”

“Yes, with family and friends. I know many other parents who feel differently. For me, in the absence of any evident danger, I choose to err on the side of sharing thoughtfully, rather than isolating fearfully.”

–TC, Charlottesville, At-Home-Dad of 1

“It’s a little scary” –Mom of 3

“It’s a convenient way to update family and friends who live far away.”

–Mother of 2 girls in Barboursville “Rarely on Facebook, we don’t want our child to have an online presence until later in life when they choose to themselves. At the same time, we recognize that the world functions online, and if we didn’t put a photo up every now and then, people would think we were dead! We do have a website we upload all of our photos so that family members can access.”

–Laura, Charlottesville, mother of 1 girl

“Who doesn’t?”

–Anonymous

“I used to, then I stopped. Mostly because of the time suck but also because my kids got a little older and they’d sometimes be embarrassed because their friends’ moms (aka my friends) might mention seeing it and compliment them on their robotics win for example and irrational pre-teen mortification would ensue.”

–Mom of Two No, I do not post. My Mom is the only person we’re close with living out of state and she doesn’t use a computer.

–Mom to Twin Boys “Not sure it’s safe to post them online”

–C in North Garden

Thank you to the 80 plus people who answered this month’s question.

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SNAPSHOT written & photographed by Laura Merricks

KeriAn Dodson Store Operations Officer—Rebecca’s Natural Food KeriAn Dodson’s first job as a teen on Long Island was at an independent health food store. So taking a position at Rebecca’s Natural Food when she moved to Charlottesville in 1995 was logical. Rebecca’s opened in 1987 and has evolved over time to thrive in Charlottesville’s ever-changing and competitive health food market. “We really focus on what makes us unique: our extremely knowledgeable staff and our ability as a small store to be nimble. We can bring in new and unusual products that meet our quality standards and customers’ desires more quickly than big-box stores, which have to go through corporate red tape,” says Dodson.

Dodson values environmental stewardship in all areas of life. She and her husband, Fred, are passing this on to their 5-year-old daughter, Claire— and not just at the dinner table. “We’re participating in Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s ‘Grasses for the Masses’ this year—growing sea grass at home, then bringing it to one of their planting events at the James River,” Dodson says.

What is one piece of advice you would give to parents who Kids are

going to emulate your habits. If you try new things they will too!

Involve them in choosing foods at the store, cooking the food, or growing it in your backyard or windowsill herb garden. My daughter started off as an adventurous eater. While her preschool classmates also influence her choices, she was still into today’s car treat of seaweed snacks. Her friends asked her, “Oh, what’s that?!” Keep it interesting.

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with your family?

We don’t have a set schedule, but I can

always count on halting the current state of events by telling my daughter, “Hey, let’s have Mommy-Claire time!” She’s way into that, even if the reality is that it’s the same stuff we’d be doing anyway. And our family operates on a somewhat fluid schedule.

My husband owns his own woodworking business so Claire

With a background in microbial ecology and environmental science,

want to provide a healthy diet for their children?

What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time

adjusts to her parents as much as we adjust to her.

What routine or habit helps you keep on top of family and work obligations? I’m not sure if it counts as a routine or habit, but what about just the notion of “because there’s no other acceptable option”? I come from a long heritage of “the show must go on.” Make it happen! And we do.

What is one thing your parents did that you try to incorporate into your parenting? Oohhh, the laughter! One thing my family is SO good at is finding humor in everyday stuff—that’s the indelible ink in my side of the family. Pretty much, no matter what the situation (and situations come in every shape, size, and sentiment), there’s a good belly-laugh coming!

Laura is a freelance photographer and writer in Charlottesville who has never tried a seaweed snack, but hopes to soon.

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The Nerd Herd is a FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team made up of 8 sixth-grade rookies at J.T. Henley Middle School. The Nerd Herd is proud to return home from the FTC Super Regionals as winners of the Judge’s Award, one of eight judged team awards given at the 72 team tournament that covers the Eastern U.S. region of over 1000 teams. The Nerd Herd’s hard work doesn’t end there. They are involved in the community and love getting people interested in robots, science, and technology. The team recently performed a demonstration at a local elementary school for fifth graders, were part of Maker Faire, and helped teach Robot C to other rookie teams at local libraries. Additionally, the Nerd Herd participated in Girls Geek Day, promoting STEM amongst elementary and middle school girls.

Bike Riding For Good On Saturday, March 28th, The Blue Ridge School hosted their “Ride the Ridge Race.” Approximately 70 mountain bikers took to the foothills of the mountains on the campus of the Blue Ridge School to compete in either the Junior Sport category, an 11-mile course with an elevation change of 3,000 feet, or the shorter, yet still challenging, Junior Beginner category. The event raised $1,300 for World Bicycle Relief, an organization that seeks to provide sustainable and affordable bicycles to those in need around the globe.

Our Schools

Peas Come to the Table Each spring, Charlottesville City

seeing students

elementary schools host a friendly

with their hands

competition to see who can gather the

in the dirt or on

first harvest of peas from their school gardens. The rivalry takes its inspiration from

a wheelbarrow, but we also

Thomas Jefferson, who began the traditional contest with

love seeing kids

his Monticello neighbors, with the winner hosting a meal

making charts

that included the peas.

that predict how

In today’s version of the competition, no dinner is involved—just fun and fresh air and learning. “This is a wonderful example of how our partnership with City

many days until a seed sprouts,” says Jeanette Abi-Nader, executive director of City Schoolyard Garden.

As the weeks pass, students weed the garden, monitor

Schoolyard Garden reaches across the curriculum, to

the plants’ growth, observe which growing conditions are

history, science, math, physical education, and community-

optimal, or look out for furry friends who might also like

building,” notes Superintendent Rosa Atkins. “Not to

peas. At long last, they watch the growing pea pods and

mention that it’s tasty!”

then collect the winning harvest.

Students begin working on the peas in March, starting

In the spirit of Jeffersonian record-keeping, it should be

plants indoors or building a trellis outside. They read First

noted that last year’s winner was Jackson-Via Elementary,

Peas to the Table by Susan Grigsby, or they experiment to

with a harvest date of May 23.

see whether soaking or scoring peas before planting will give an edge over untreated peas.

Beth Cheuk is Community Relations Liaison for Charlottesville City Schools and loves eating fresh foods.

“One of the things we do at City Schoolyard Garden is design ways to support the broader curriculum. We love

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Howie Jr. (‘09) who couldn’t be present, announced they will be making a financial commitment over the next four years for the students to allocate to community organizations and causes.

Biz BITS

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Amazement Square was honored with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for an unprecedented

Shenandoah Joe’s opened its fourth location in

third year recognizing their community service.

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The Local Energy Alliance Program, the Community Investment Collaborative and Charlottesville Ballet each

Farewell

were awarded $10,000 during the Tom Tom Founders

Slice Pizza at Barracks Road Shopping Center is closed.

Festival’s first Nonprofit Pitch Night.

Dr. Pamela R. Moran, Superintendent of Albemarle County

Announcements

Public Schools, has been named the Region 5 School

Brookville Restaurant has announced that they will be serving brunch outside on their new patio. 202-2791, brookvillerestaurant.com Charlottesville vote allows Kroger to move into Seminole Square.

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About May 2015

SPRING FESTIVALS A Million Blooms

Now-June 1, 9am-5pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens See a succession of breathtaking blooms that color the landscape with beauty. Enjoy entertaining activities, exhibits and family events. 804-262-9887, lewisginter.org

Riverfest

May 2, 10am-4:30pm at Constitution Park, 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

Montpelier Wine Festival

May 2 & 3, 11am-6pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday at Montpelier The Festival showcases distinctive arts and crafts, specialty food vendors, live music, children’s entertainment and

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rides, and wine tastings. 540-672-5216, montpelierwinefestival.com

Spring Fair!

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

Festival of Cultures

May 9, 10am-4pm at Lee Park International music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, hands-on activities for

kids, artisan crafts, plus delicious ethnic food for sale. Over 25 different nationalities are represented. 245-2817, festivalofcultures.org

Scottsville’s Art Walk

May 9, 3pm-dark in Downtown Scottsville More than 100 pieces of local art are on display, plus wine and beer tastings, food trucks, live music and children’s activities. 987-1620, Facebook: ScottsvilleSecondSaturdays

Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival

May 9 & 10, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm at Claudius Crozet Park Live music, entertainment, food artists and craftspeople showcasing their work for sale.

From pottery to puppets!

326-8284, crozetfestival.com

Virginia Renaissance Faire

May 9-June 7, Saturdays & Sundays only, 10am-5pm at Lake Anna Winery Artisans, craftspeople, royal archers, children’s area and food merchants for a day full of fun and history. 703-508-5036, varf.org

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CHARACTER RICH IN VENABLE DISTRICT

Celebrating Mom Mother-Son Dance

May 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Carver Recreation Center Moms, grandmothers and aunts, bring your favorite “young prince” for an evening of dancing and fun. Pre-registration is a must.

970-3260 charlottesville.org/parksandrec

Mother’s Day Dinner Train

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

Mother’s Day Tea

May 9, 2-4pm, Maymont Estate Enjoy tea and a tour of the gardens.

804-358-7166 maymont.org

Mother’s Day Concert

May 10, 1-4pm concert, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Serenade your mom with a concert in a gorgeous garden setting.

804-262-9887 lewisginter.org

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast

May 10, 9am-12pm, Chiles Orchard, Crozet Take mom out for breakfast at the orchard.

823-1583 chilespeachorchard.com

Mother’s Day at Agecroft Hall

1504 RUTLEDGE AVE • $519,000 Believed to be one of Milton Grigg’s first designs, this darling 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom charmer is not to be missed. The kitchen was just renovated to perfection and a spacious master suite was added recently too. Situated on a quiet street walking distance to The University and Downtown. The lower level has a kitchen, bath and living space with fireplace, it could be a legal rental once again.

STROLL TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

May 10, 12:30-5pm, Agecroft Hall in Richmond The gardens have free admission to celebrate moms. 804-737-3767 agecrofthall.com

Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch

May 10, 11am-2pm, Boar’s Head Inn Come for a traditional brunch in the Old Mill Room or a family-style brunch in the Pavilion. 972-2230 boarsheadinn.com

Mother’s Day at the Museum

Now – June 21 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond Take mom to see Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower, Altria Group Gallery 804-340-1400 vmfa.museum

761 LEXINGTON AVENUE • $749,000 Character-rich and light drenched on charming street. Thoroughly renovated meticulously accenting original charms with farmhouse kitchen, tile baths, refinished hardwoods, and new systems.

Shows like a piece of art. Extensive landscaping & attractive privacy fence have created a tranquil oasis. Driveway now a striking aggregate concrete to enhance original stone wall borders. MLS# 529516 EXTRAORDINARY MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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Admission is free for mothers all day.

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May 10, Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria Make Mom feel special by treating her to a fried chicken lunch in her honor at Graves Mountain Lodge, nestled deep in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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6436 WOODBOURNE LANE • $624,000 Custom-built 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Old Trail home.

Kitchen opens to Family room plus the master Bedroom Suite, Living room Dining room, Laundry, deck and 2-car Garage are all on 1st floor. Open Loft overlooking the Family Room on 2nd floor plus 2 bedrooms each with Bathroom. 4th Bedroom with 4th full Bath plus Rec Room on Terrace level.

Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 528541 4 0 1 P A R K S T R E E T • C H A R L OT T E S V I L L E , VA

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{our town calendar} 23rd Annual Monacan Indian Powwow

Fluvanna SPCA 5K Run/Walk

10th Annual Quetzal Kite Festival

MJ5K Run, Walk and Kids’ Dash

May 16, 10-4 at Plesant Grove Park, Palmyra Join friends for a day of fun in the sun with kites plus free face painting and kites for kids (while supplies last).Wings over Washington Kite Club and Air Force Demos. 531-5982, quetzalfest.com

May 2, 8am at Martha Jefferson Hospital Campus This family-oriented 5K around the hospital grounds boasts scenic mountain views at every turn. Kids Dash on the hospital front lawn.

654-8258, mjhfoundation.org

40th Annual Batesville Day

Junior Roller Derby

May 15-17, 10am-6pm in Elon, Va See dancers, drummers and craftspeople as they celebrate and share their heritage.

Also on hand will be painters, carvers, basketmakers and great food.

946-0389, monacannation.com

May 16, 8am race, 11am parade, 12-2pm fair, at Batesville Day Field Enjoy events for the entire family, sponsored by members of the Batesville community.

Register to participate in the race, parade and activities. 540-456-7321, batesvilleva.org

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Art in the Park

May 23 & 24, 10am-5pm Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton A two-day festival of quality artwork with live music and children’s art activity area. saartcenter.org

Cured: Bacon Festival

May 30, 1-5pm at nTelos Wireless Pavilion A celebration of all things bacon. curedfest.com

Antique Car Show

June 6, 11am-2pm at Our Lady of Peace.

Food, fun, family games, moon bounce and antique cars. 973-1155, our-lady-of-peace.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS Charlottesville Parks & Rec Fitness Challenge

May 2 at Venable Elementary School This open course winds through nearby scenic UVA neighborhoods. With various mandatory and optional fitness challenges to complete for prizes. Strollers welcome. For all ages. charlottesville.org May 2015

May 3rd-July in Ruckersville Charlottesville Derby Dames is excited to announce a pilot summer program for kids from May to July to learn skating and derby skills. Co-ed teams divided by age. charlottesvillederbydames.com

Run and Remember 5K

Find more family-friendly events & festivals online at CharlottesvilleFamily.com!

May 22-25 at Wintergreen Resort Welcome summer with a fun-filled weekend in the mountains including micro-brew festival, blues music, an arts & craft fair, block party and more. 325-8180 wintergreenresort.com

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May 2, 7am at Lake Monticello Golf Course Prizes awarded including for most family members participating, largest team, best animal themed costume, and best child costume. Benefits the Fluvanna SPCA’s no-kill shelter. 591-0123, fspca.org

May 9, 8am at Keswick Hall A 5K Run/Walk to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont. 825-0296, hopva.org

10th Annual Rivanna River Canoe & Kayak Races

May 9, 8:30am on the Rivanna River. Enjoy watching or participating in this 6.2 mile downriver race for all paddler classes.rivannaregatta.blogspot.com

Virginia Discovery Museum’s 25th Annual Discovery Dash

May 9, 7am at Monticello High School Track Over a dozen fun-filled races including a scramble for the little ones and exciting parent-child relays. Schools throughout the area are welcome to enter teams of runners for the school relay. Register to run by May 4.

977-1025, vadm.org/eventsDash

Girls Got Game!

May 9, 1-5pm at Darden Towe Park An afternoon of sports clinics, girl power and fun for 4th - 8th grade girls, including tennis, golf, soccer, field hockey and volleyball.

Special activities for moms too to celebrate Mother’s Day! 917-834-5717 albemarle.org/parks

Dogwood Duathlon

May 10, 8am at Forest Lakes South Run, bike, run in this 6th annual race for kids ages 7-16. DogwoodDuathlon.com

Open House

May 16-17, 12-6pm at Fry’s Spring Beach Club Start the swim season off with a weekend of free admission at this Olympic-sized pool and clubhouse. 296-4181, frysspring.org Continued on page 22

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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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DAYTRIPFun!

Go Berry Picking Chesterfield Berry Farm (Mosely) Pick strawberries mid-April–May and blackberries mid-June through July; strawberry and blackberry tours. 804-239-7480, chesterfieldberryfarm.com Chiles Peach Orchard (Crozet) Pick your own strawberries, cherries and peaches plus indulge in baked goods & homemade ice cream. 823-1583, chilespeachorchard.com Critzer Family Farm (Afton) Pick your own strawberries in May and June; peaches, blackberries raspberries, and vegetables throughout the summer. critzerfamilyfarm.com 540-456-4772.

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Dickie Brothers Orchard (Roseland) Pick yourown thornless blackberries, nectarines, peaches and plums. 277-5516, dickiebros.com Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery (Nellysford) Several varieties of thornless blackberries at this berry winery. Visit the annual Blackberry Festival in August. 361-1266, hilltopberrywine.com Kipps Grapes (Rochelle) Pick your own grapes August-September, and a few peaches and apples as well. 6943 South Blue Ridge Turnpike. 540-948-4171.

Liberty Mills Farm (Somerset) Pick your own strawberries and more at this familyowned and operated farm. 882-6293, libertymillsfarm.com

It’s Strawberry Time! wvpt.net Sunday, May 24th 8:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise co-host the 26th annual broadcast of this night of remembrance from the U.S. Capitol.

at Critzer Family Farm In Afton

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The Market at Grelen (Somerset) Pick raspberries, peaches, blueberries and blackberries. Pick your own starts June 1.

540-672-7268, themarketatgrelen.com See ad below.

Miller Farms Market (Locust Grove) Pick your own strawberries and blackberries.

540-972-2680, millerfarmsmarket.com Morris Orchard (Monroe) Pick blueberries in late June and blackberries in July and August.

929-2401, morrisorchard.com

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Orchardside Farm (Raphine) Pick your own thornless blackberries from late July through early October and visit the yarn shop.

540-348-5220, orchardsideyarnshop.com Seamans’ Orchard (Roseland) Pick your own strawberries and more. 277-8130, seamansorchard.com Spring Valley Orchard (Afton) Owned by the same family as Chiles and Carter Orchards; offers pick your own sweet cherries.

960-9443, springvalleyorchard.com Wenger Grapes (Waynesboro) Pick your own Concord and Niagara grapes for fresh eating, jams and juice! 540-943-4956, wengergrapes.com

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Kites for Kids!

10th Annual Quetzal Kite Festival May 16, 10-4 at Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra

Butterfly Walk

May 17, 1pm at Ivy Creek Meet expert Mike at the Education Center to see a display of the butterflies, learn the basics, then join him for a guided walk.

973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org

Swans Synchronized Swimming Show

May 21-22 at Fairview Swim & Tennis Club Did you know Charlottesville has a competitive synchronized swimming team for girls ages 6 through high school? See the award-winning local team perform. 249-1236 charlottesvilleswanssynchro.com

Montpelier 5k

May 23, 7am at James Madison’s Montpelier Held on the beautiful and historic grounds of Montpelier, the home of James Madison montpelier.org

First Polo Match of the Year

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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May 24, 1-4pm at King Family Vineyards The Roseland Polo Club kicks off the 2015 polo season! 823-7800 kingfamilyvineyards.com

Ramblin’ Rabbit 5k

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES! PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD HUB.

May 30, 6:30 am registration and check-in, 5k starts at 8 am at PVCC This year the race benefits Live Arts assisted listening program. ramblinrabbit5k.com

Bow Wow Walk

May 30, 10am at Lee Park Support animals and life-saving programs at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA with this 2/5K walk for both 2- and 4-legged walkers. caspca.org

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LEARNING FUN Girl Scout Day

May 2, 10am-2pm at Ash Lawn-Highland Hands-on activities, silhouette making, historic games, paper marbling and other activities. 293-8000, ashlawnhighland.org

Star Wars Day

May 2, 10am-2pm at Amazement Square, Lynchburg Full of exciting Star Wars games, crafts, and challenges, you can travel to the stars without ever leaving planet Earth. 434-845-1888 amazementsquare.com

Free Comic Book Day

May 2, 12pm at JMRL Central Branch Sample some graphic novels and illustrated books and get your free comic book while supplies last. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Truck Touch

May 2, 10am-2pm at Ix Art Park Children can touch, climb on, and ask questions about their favorite trucks, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, and delivery vehicles in a safe, supervised environment.

CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. trucktouchcville.com

Take a Screen Break!

May 4-10 at JMRL Library Branches Pledge to reduce your normal amount of TV viewing and screen time. Turn off all screens for the week and earn a free book. jmrl.org

Romp Dance Day

May 6, 10:30am at Central Library Jump and wiggle. Dance with scarves, shakers and rhythm instruments. For ages 2-5 with an adult. No registration is required.

979-7151, jmrl.org

LEGO Mania

May 7, 4pm at Central Library La-La for LEGO’s? Come to JMRL’s construction zone. All you need to bring is your creativity and building skills for your next great creation. No registration required. For grades K+. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Family Art Jam: What is a Line?

May 10, 1-3pm 5-7 yr olds and 3-5pm 8-12 yr olds at Fralin Museum of Art Art activities for families as they explore the museum’s current exhibits. Reservations required. 243-2050, virginia.edu/artmuseum

Free Union Country School

Tots & Dots at the Library

May 13, 10:30am at Central Library Join staff from the UVA Aboriginal Art Museum for art exploration and activities.

Registration required. For ages 2-5 with an adult. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Candy Construction

May 13, 3:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library Use gumdrops, marshmallows and toothpicks to build a sweet structure. How big, tall, strong can you build? No registration required.

296-5544, jmrl.org

Make It & Take It: Key Create

May 27, 3-5pm at Gordon Avenue Library The key to a great summer vacation? A unique, handcrafted keychain. Drop in to make one or give to someone you love. No registration required. 296-5544, jmrl.org

MARKETS & BAZAARS City Market

Now-November, Saturdays, 7am-12pm at Water Street parking lot charlottesville.org

Celebrating 30 years!

May 23, 2015 Begins Late Afternoon a pot luck (of course!)

4220 Free Union Road RSVP: freeunionreunion@gmail.com

Our Lady of Peace proudly presents our Annual

Antique Car Show

Forest Lakes Farmers Market

Now-October, Tuesdays, 4-7pm, at the South Recreational Facility in Forest Lakes. forestlakes.net

Farmers in the Park

May-September, Wednesdays, 3-7pm, at Meade Park 970-3371, charlottesville.org

Annual Spring Plant Sale

May 2, 9am-12pm at the IX Complex Shop a huge selection of perennials, annuals, vegetable, trees, native plants, and houseplants at fabulous prices. piedmontmastergardeners.org

Crozet Farmers Market

May 2 to mid-October, Saturdays, 8am-12pm, Crozet United Methodist parking lot 823-1092

Saturday, June 6th 11am - 2pm

Bring the whole family and come out for a day of food, fun, and family games! There will be antique cars on display! Games for kids, moon bounce, music, and much more!

Donations accepted for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville.

For more information, call 973-1155

751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville • 434.973.1155 • our-lady-of-peace.com

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May 9, Saturday, 10am-2pm at IX Art Park fleaVILLE is an outdoor market showcasing the best and brightest of Charlottesville’s creative community.

718-594-2891, flea-ville.com

CWS Yard Sale

May 16, 8am-1pm at Waldorf School Giant Yard Sale (hundreds of good quality items, multi-family). Free parking at school.

Food and bake sale. 973-4946, cwaldorf.org

STAGE & SCREEN PVCC Dance Concert

May 1 & 2, 7:30pm at PVCC PVCC Dance presents a concert of original works developed by students and faculty.

Expect high energy and unique artistic collaborations. 961-5376, events.pvcc.edu

The Addams Family

May 1-3, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm at Albemarle High School The award winning Albemarle High School Players present this spooky, ooky TV family classic. Dinner theater tickets available for Saturday night. See website for details.

249-1004, ahspresents.com

Family Movie Matinee: The Boxtrolls

May 3, 2pm at Central Library Bring the family along with pillows and blankets to watch a fabulous film on the big screen while munching on free fresh popcorn.

979-7151, JMRL.org

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West Side Story

May 8-10, 8th 8pm, 9th 2pm and 8pm, 10th 3pm at Monticello High School Shakespeare’s classic love tragedy with a twist.

249-2491, monticellodrama.org

Peter Pan

May 8-10, 15-17, 8th & 9th: 7pm, 10th: 3pm, 15th &16th: 7pm, 17th: 3pm at Burnley-Moran Auditorium Visit Neverland with Peter, Tinkerbell and Wendy in this children’s theatre production.

970-7600, blackboxplayers.com

Our Town

May 8-24 at Four County Players, Barboursville Revisit the Pulitzer-prize winning tale of small town life. 540-832-5355, fourcp.org

A Little May Music with The Virginia Consort

May 9, 7:30pm at First Presbyterian Church The Virginia Consort will be presenting a concert of audience favorites. With additional pieces from the Youth Chorale.

979-1565, virginiaconsort.org

West Main

Touch-A-Truck Event Saturday, June 6 9 a.m.-noon Battle Building and University Baptist Church FREE event for kids and their families Explore, touch and learn about many different trucks!

Parking is free in the 11th Street Garage.

Hosted by: UVA Children’s Hospital, University Baptist Church and Shenanigans

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SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 Lee Park, Charlottesville

REGISTRATION & VENDOR FAIR 8:30AM-10AM | WALK 10AM POST-WALK PARK PARTY & DOGGIE TALENT SHOW UNTIL 12:30PM Join us for a fun-filled family event to support the animals and lifesaving programs at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA! Our second annual K-9 2.5K walk is sure to delight both 2-legged and 4-legged fun-seekers alike.

START YOUR TEAM AND SIGN UP TODAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND START FUNDRAISING TO COMPETE FOR THE TOP PRIZE!

REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.CASPCA.ORG

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{our town calendar} Come learn and play with a variety of international instructors and players.

$125 weekly

Improve each player’s strokes and game strategy, match play skills, mental preparation and fitness.

Ages 9-16. Monday thru Friday starting June 16 from 9 am - 12 noon. Instructed by Alina Ackenbom, USPTA - Certified Elite Professional.

Sign Up early! Spaces are limited!

For more information or to register email tennis@campfriendship.com

Charlottesville High School Orchestra Spring Concert

May 10, 7:30pm at MLK Performing Arts Center The award-winning Charlottesville High School Orchestra will perform an evening of music. 245-2726, chsorchestra.org

Jurassic Park

May 28, 8pm at Early Mountain Vineyards 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

Sleeping Beauty

June 19 & 20, 6pm Friday, 11am Saturday at The Paramount Theater Enjoy this children’s theater production of this classic fairy tale about true love. 979-1333 theparamount.net

Aladdin

June 27, Saturday, 1pm and 3:30pm at The Paramount Theater Aladdin, princes, genies and more take the stage for this children’s theater production.

979-1333, theparamount.net

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Hypertufa Planters Craft Workshop

FAMILY ART JAMs: May 10

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

FUN FOR THE YOUNG: May 13

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

May 6, 6:30pm at Northside Library Make hypertufa planters that will look great in your garden. All supplies provided. Dress to get messy. Registration required. Ages 14+.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Window Stars Craft Workshop

May 6, 6:30pm at Central Library Learn how to fold colorful stars to display.

Ages 14+. Registration required.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Make It @ the Library

www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu

museumoutreach@virginia.edu or 434.243.2050

May 13, 4:30pm at Central Library Drop in and kickstart your creativity. For grades 6-12. Build a scribbling machine this month. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Back to Kindergarten Day

Be an InsIder Get the latest updates on area fun and news!

Visit us at CharlottesvilleFamily.com and sign up for our weekly E-Newsletter packed with calendar highlights, daytrip ideas, and much more!

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May 16, 2-4pm at Central Library Blow off some exam-time stress with fun activities like finger painting and snack time.

For grades 6-12. Registration recommended.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Teen Book Swap Party

May 26, 6pm at Crozet Library Teens are invited to bring gently used, age appropriate books to exchange at the annual book swap party. Stick around afterwards for games, refreshments, crafts, and more fun.

823-4050, jmrl.org

Charlottesville City School Bd Mtg

May 7, 5pm at Charlottesville High School.

245-2400, ccs.k12.va.us

Dinner and Music

May 7-August, Thursdays, 6pm, at Grelen Nursery The Market is open late with a buffet, cheese plates and live music on the patio.

540-672-7268 themarketatgrelen.com

Albemarle Co. School Board Mtg May 14, 6:30pm at Albemarle Co. Office Bldg.

972-4055, k12albemarle.org

Winged Wonders!

Sex and Healthy Relationships

Butterfly Walk

May 17, 1 pm at Ivy Creek See page 22

May 18, 7pm at Crozet Library ReadyKids partners with the library to host a special series on teen health for parents and educators. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Free Union Homecoming Potluck

FOR PARENTS Design House 2015

May 2-17 at 810 Frays Ridge Rd, Earlysville Learn all the latest trends. Benefits victims of domestic violence. CvilleDesignHouse.com

Baby Boot Camp Birthday Celebration

May 6, 9:20am at Pen Park Celebrate with a festive, free class, followed by snacks and cake. Gift relay, Baby Boot Camp trivia, and more. 953-6888, babybootcamp.com/va-charlottesville

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Pass renewals can be purchased in person at the locations listed above, online or by calling (434) 970-3260.

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation www.charlottesville.org/parksandrec (434) 970-3260

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Expert Advice Your Parenting Questions Answered My son has fallen behind his peers with

My husband and I separated last year. Our

reading so we’ve hired a tutor. He is in second

10-year-old daughter seemed to be handling

grade and this has been very frustrating for

it okay but now she has been having trouble

him. He says he is stupid and there is no

at school. Her work is slipping and she has

point trying. It is heartbreaking because he

been called to the principal’s office three times

is such a wonderful person. What can we do?

for bullying and starting arguments. How can we help her?

I’m sorry that your son is struggling.

Having a tutor is a great idea.

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Because you say that he is feeling

a delayed response. This can sometimes

frustrated with reading, I would start by

be attributed to a child’s instinct towards

talking with your son about the tutoring.

magical thinking, where they believe if they

Ideally the role of the tutor is to help him

do everything right their parents will get

learn new skills by moving at his own pace

back together. When the reality begins to

and encouraging him along the way. It may

set in, they begin to crash.

be that the tutor is moving too quickly or,

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to your son, seems too critical. If you sense

have a heart-to-heart about the separation.

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Kids only know what is okay to talk about

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by the parents bringing things up. Open

approach to help him feel more comfortable

the conversation by asking questions like:

and encouraged. The goal is to help

do you worry that your dad and I won’t

your son master these skills

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then your goal is to help him learn

struggles. Simply share the current state of

how to tolerate frustration. When he is

the union—that you are seeing a couple’s

trying something new, be his cheerleader,

therapist to get help or that you are taking

encouraging him along the way, taking a

a break for at least a few months.

break before he gets overwhelmed, and

Finally, you may want to consider

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her seeing either the school counselor or

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give up. If this continues consult the school

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Ouch, My Head Hurts Tension Headache, Migraine or Something Else?

Headaches are part of almost every childhood. The most common cause? Tension, according to the National Headache Foundation.

While tension headaches are the most common type of headache among kids and grownups, migraines can start as early as the preschool years, especially among children whose mom, dad—or both—get migraines.

Healthy Family

by Kelly Casey

For most kids, headaches are infrequent and go away with rest and TLC, including a head massage from mom or dad. But an estimated 20 percent of children between 5 and 17 experience chronic headaches, says the National Headache Foundation. Fortunately, it’s rare for a headache to be a sign of a serious condition and there are many ways to treat and prevent headaches. The first step is to work with a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

“Our job is just taking away the mystery by saying, ‘This is a migraine, tension headache or something else’ and then trying to sort out the most appropriate way to deal with the underlying issues,” says Robert Rust, M.D., a University of Virginia Children’s Hospital neurologist, who has been treating youngsters and adolescents with troublesome headaches for over 35 years.

Tension headaches are associated with tight muscles that can be brought on by stress and mental or emotional conflict. These usually cause a dull pain on both sides of the head or the feeling of a tight band wrapped around the head. With migraines, a throbbing pain is most commonly on one side of the head, in or behind the eyes, and accompanied by a loss of appetite. “We don’t fully understand why these migraines occur,” Dr. Rust says. “In children and adolescents, migraines tend to increase in

An estimated 20 percent of children between 5 and 17 experience chronic headaches.

frequency in October and November, and go away in March right before school exams so it seems they are less strongly related to tension than to season.”

For many of his patients, Dr. Rust prescribes relaxation techniques to relieve underlying stress. When headaches are particularly worrisome for a family, he might recommend a brain scan to rule out a tumor or other condition and thereby relieve anxiety that can be a contributing factor.

Over-the-counter pain relievers are effective for most headaches. Prescription

migraine medication is safe for children as young as 6 and sometimes has the additional effect of relieving what are popularly known as growing pains in the legs, Dr. Rust notes. He cautions, though, migraine medication can have a sedative effect, and all medication (prescription and over-the-counter) should be used sparingly so it doesn’t lead to rebound headaches.

To keep your household headache-free, Dr. Rust recommends making sure everyone stays well hydrated (particularly during a demanding sports season) and gets plenty of sleep and exercise. If your child has frequent headaches, you might talk to her doctor about a vitamin B supplement. Kale is naturally loaded with this vitamin so sneak this super green into your child’s smoothie.

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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PLAYING WITH KIDS AGAIN: What’s A Grandparent to Do? My friend Alice once confessed she was nervous about

Genevieve thought it was a neat new toy. She used the beans

babysitting her four-year-old granddaughter. “I don’t know

to stir up oatmeal for her baby doll, then drove them around

if I could entertain her if I had her for the whole weekend,”

in a toy dump truck, then poured them into her Hello Kitty

she said.

handbag and used them to “pay” for groceries. Later, she and

Lots of grandparents feel like they’re out of practice when

Nana and Grandpa planted those beans in rows in the garden.

it comes to knowing how to keep kids content. Sometimes the

(Be sure to choose seeds that are big enough for little fingers

solution is to think like a kid yourself. Other times it’s easy

to handle easily.)

enough to just follow the child’s lead.

Nana tied on her apron, Genevieve wanted to do the same.

ready with a do-it-yourself kit that included felt pieces, glue,

She eagerly set the table and cut up the avocado for the salad

glitter and markers. Together the two spent the afternoon

(easy enough with a not-so-sharp table knife). And when it

making and decorating felt handbags. Toy stores stock lots

came time to making cookies, this little cook had a great time

of craft kits like this. You can also gather fabric scraps, paper

sifting the flour, stirring in the chocolate chips and sampling

bags, colored paper, paint, clay and other craft supplies and

the warm treats fresh from the oven.

see what the kids make of it.

At the end of the day, Grandpa got his favorite little girl

Genevieve was thrilled to discover a pile of wood scraps in

to sleep by reading her some fairy tales. They’re the same

Grandpa’s shop. The imaginative girl soon had her grandfather

stories he used to read to Genevieve’s daddy, which reminded

fully involved in her imaginary world, using the scraps like

John of how much his kids had enjoyed this tradition. Having

blocks to build castles, a corral for the horses and a birthday

Genevieve that weekend also reminded Alice and John that

cake with candles that Grandpa had to blow out.

maybe they hadn’t forgotten everything about how to care

Young kids especially enjoy imitating the things grownups do. When Alice and John pulled out a bag of bean seeds,

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Kids can also have a great time in the kitchen. When

When Genevieve arrived, the crafty grandmother was

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“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.”

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For me, my earliest memories of any garden were about

MOCK ORANGE. We have one outside of my office and it is

scent. Even the simple scent of the humble dandelion can evoke

heady and heavenly and from another time—smelling citrusy

flashbacks to specific times in my life. Lilies-of-the-valley will

and sweet with delicate white flowers. Cuttings can be brought

forever be about the patch next to my grandparents’ house. And

inside to scent an entire room.

lilacs have always been and will always be about the excitement and ushering in of spring.

Plant these near a favorite lounging/sitting area in your garden, preferably downwind . . . and make your own gardenscented memories.

VINTAGE ROSES. I bought one several years ago, at the Old

perfumed white to lavender blossoms mid-summer.

SCENTED DAYLILIES. I have one in the garden that smells like lily-of-the-valley. Try the variety ‘Hyperion’ for this scent or for a more lemon-like scent, there is ‘Northbrook Star.’

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Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, to strain out all of the rhubarb chunks and catch all of the syrup. Let the syrup cool before placing it in a container. This will keep in the fridge for up to three weeks.

Makes about 8 ounces.

Suggested uses: Mix with sparkling wine or prosecco.

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beds and dishes. I think it’s a great place for children to get together and explore in a safe, happy environment.”

then the Virginia Discovery Museum (VDM). Full of hands-

Celebrating their 25th anniversary on the Charlottesville

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CAN! Yes, you can touch! Yes, you can play! Yes, you can

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catenary (stand alone) curve. I learned the definition of the

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term from that exhibit,” remembers Kelly B. from Afton.

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From the moment you enter the museum at the

Berman says the fire station seems to be a constant favorite

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and parents alike recognize how special VDM is. Shellie, a

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If you’ve not been to the Museum recently, there have

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special events, and annual events. Each is to providing spontaneous and creative play opportunities for families. Parents with little ones can enjoy time together at VDM’s weekly Toddler Time, where kids create a new masterpiece each week while learning simple art techniques. Or they can discover the diverse habitats on Earth at the Rainforest Rush program.

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children to the VDM many times to experience the several, wonderful rotating exhibits. One, Bugs of the Amazon, was a huge hit for my kids as they could push a button on the wall and hear the actual

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sounds of these amazing creatures!”

school groups to the Virginia Discovery

One of the most popular regular events,

Museum for five years. The students laugh,

“Meet Me at Main Street” is held bi-monthly

learn, and explore. It is an easy field trip

on Saturday mornings and allows guests to

to schedule. The folks at VDM are great to

engage with different community partners

work with. This is an exciting, hands-on

and explore diverse careers. It’s no surprise

adventure for field trips—and families.” To

that VDM offers some of its outside-the-

ensure its availability to all, VDM partners

box programs outside their own walls,

with 24 community organizations to offer

co-hosting several special events with

free admission to children and families

other local organizations. Yearly events

in need and has strong partnerships with

include Kid*Vention at the Downtown Rec

local organizations like the Boys and Girls

Center, a community-wide science festival;

Club, Ready Kids, the Ronald McDonald

and the popular annual Discovery Dash

House, and Jefferson Area CHIP.

this month (see sidebar).

Whether you and your family visit

VDM also welcomes the opportunity to

VDM through a field trip, birthday party,

host schools or other formally organized

for any of their specially designed summer

community groups for field trips or to visit

camps or simply on an afternoon out, it

them through VDM’s outreach program,

is likely you will see the lasting effects

Traveling Trunks. Traveling Trunks are

of the hands-on activities offered at the

specially designed programs that include

museum. In fact, studies have shown

a number of hands-on activities that help

that participating in imaginative play and

students gain skills defined by a particular

learn-by-doing activities boosts kids’ self

primary SOL or Early Learning Framework

confidence, helps them retain information

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better and build the necessary tools to

particular lesson with hands-on experience

seek out answers to problems, and gives

is what keeps one area teacher coming

them a foundation for life-long learning.

back time and time again: “I have taken

The

Virginia

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It’s almost time for the 25th annual Discovery Dash hosted by the Virginia Discovery Museum.

This Charlottesville tradition will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Monticello High School. Whether this is your first family fun run or you are a seasoned veteran, there is something for the whole family.

The track is open for kids 3-14 years old and for parents who want to take part in the parent/ child relay. The day begins at 7:45 with the 3-4 scramble and ends at 10am with the award ceremony where all boy and girl first-place finishers will receive trophies. This year’s race is also the last leg of Ragged Mountain Running’s Kid’s Triple Crown, a local initiative to excite youth about exercise. Be sure to sign up by May 4.

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{inspiration enrichment} depends on the generosity of its members and the community at large to safeguard its legacy for generations to come. The second largest tourist attraction on the Downtown Mall, drawing local and out-of-town visitors alike, the VDM has big plans for itself, hoping to evolve into a children’s center that would better serve a wider demographic and age range while also catching VDM up with current children’s museum trends.

In order to help achieve big dreams, the museum’s Board of Directors has created an Educational Advisory Committee (EAC).

The EAC aspires to evolve the Virginia Discovery Museum into an educational mecca that incorporates technology, arts, science and culture (TASC). The reimagined entity will be called the Virginia Discovery Center and will bring to life museum supporters’ dreams of a more current, more sustainable and fresh facility that reflects Charlottesville’s unique personality. “We believe in the museum and feel strongly that the children and families of our community deserve a world-class resource that reflects the sophistication of Charlottesville,” says VDM Board Member Janine Dozier.

To help inaugurate their new direction this fall, the Virginia Discovery Center hopes to launch an exhibit on simple machines, which will incorporate the themes of TASC. The Simple Machine exhibit will feature a wheel and axle sit and pull, gravity wall, gear wall, and pulley system.

There are many ways to help VDM achieve its vision of becoming a world-class educational center. As a nonprofit organization, the museum receives most of its revenue through membership fees,

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“My favorite memory is when I was young, I would go to the Virginia Discovery Museum with my sisters, and we would love to play in the Cabin,” she said. ”To go there many years later with my own kids and now see the same things that brought joy to my heart also bring joy to their heart is priceless.”

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Journey Through Hallowed Ground Extreme Journey Summer Camp is not like any other summer camp out there. It’s an extreme outdoor adventure camp devoted to having participants learn about and experience history, offering sessions in the Charlottesville area as well as in Loudon County for rising 6th through 8th graders.

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{resources camps} If you look at the camp’s website, you’ll be struck by the number of action words used alongside significant historical sites: “Canoe the Potomac or James River”; “Cycle

Gettysburg

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Park”; “March across Antietam National Battlefield”; “Hike Harpers Ferry National Historical Park”… and more.

The mission behind the camp, according to Extreme Journey Camp Director Blaine Horton, is “to draw students’ attention to our national heritage area, [which extends] 180 miles from Gettysburg down to Charlottesville… [and to give them] experiences outside the textbook and on the site where things happened.” Laura Lewis, one of two camp leaders for the Charlottesville site, describes the camp dynamic this way: “We’re out in the field, going to these various sites, and the kids are hearing from experts and historians and curators and park rangers.”

By matching an outdoor adventure to each historical site they visit throughout the National Heritage area, the camp creates

experiences

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variety tours. At Harpers Ferry, campers hike throughout the national park. For Gettysburg Battlefield, there’s a 14- to 16-mile guided bike tour, one of the camp’s most popular adventures. Another highly rated excursion is the canoe trip along the James or Potomac River where campers learn about Native American history and culture for each respective region.

Ultimately, the hope is that campers will begin to see the influence of the past on what’s happening in the present. “If they can make those connections,” says Horton, “they’ll love history, too, and come back and share what they’ve learned with other people.”

Drew, an 11th grader at Albemarle High School, was a camper for two years and junior counselor for three. “Not only did I learn history,” he says, “but I

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Action is a huge part of the camp experience, and so is learning about leadership. The goal is to broaden the campers’ understanding of major players in history beyond the typical scope of political bigwigs and military leaders.

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Campers get a guidebook at the beginning of their two-week session that asks them to “make sure to direct their attention to the lesser-known leaders,” Horton says, “like George Gilmore, W.E.B. DuBois, Dolley Madison.” They go into depth about John Brown and some of

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So the campers learn about more than “just the history of the ‘great men,’ but the people’s history,” says Lewis. “At Antietam [Battlefield],” she says, “we learn a lot about Clara Barton and the soldiers, not just the Civil War generals. At the C & O Canal, we learn about the canal workers. At Montpelier, one of the main focuses is on the slaves who maintained the plantation.” Campers spend time with the on-site archaeologists, learning about what they have been able to interpret about the everyday lives of slaves there.

For the Charlottesville area canoe trip, campers put in at Scottsville. “For the last couple of years,” Horton says, “we’ve been fortunate to have a member of the Monacan Nation join them for that day and talk a little about leadership in the Monacan Nation.” Loudon County campers learn about the Piscataway Nation.

Horton and Lewis were both history majors, and both are also schoolteachers during the academic year. The active learning and traveling components of the Extreme Journey camp give them great

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{resources camps} highly engaging. The kids have to work on their literacy skills, then dramatize it … another way they’re putting themselves into these people’s shoes.”

Intimate experiences with history like these help campers understand how “relatively tiny events with only a handful of people can completely change the course of history and have an impact for hundreds or thousands of years,” says Horton.

Drew agrees that campers are drawn to the personal nature of the tours. “My favorite story has to be the one of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at the Battle of Gettysburg,” he says. “I can hear Bob, the tour guide, quoting the hero, ‘Fix bayonets!’ and describing his men’s

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Drew had the same feeling of walking in the footsteps of history on the canoe excursion. “It always amazed me,” he says, “how we would pull up onto an island, then the tour guide would begin telling us how many people [had] lived on it and how they used canoes. I was standing on that very island, using the same vessel as the Native Americans.”

Up at the SOCA soccer fields north of town, local mapmaker and historian, Rick Britton joins the Charlottesville campers and shares the map he’s made of the fields depicting the Monacan central village that used to be there. He also tours the group through downtown Charlottesville and covers unique aspects of local history. He shows them an old graveyard behind the former Martha Jefferson Hospital and tells the stories of people buried there who had all sorts of interesting ties to American history.

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All the elements add up to quite an experience. “What stayed with me [is] the awe that comes with the stories,” Drew says. Lewis sums it up this way: “It’s not like your stodgy old museum visits where you look at dioramas. It’s more like ‘Night at the Museum.’”

In the Charlottesville area, 25 to 30 rising 6th through 8th grade students participate in the two-week session every summer. This coming summer, the session will run from June 15 through June 26, using Burley Middle School on Rose Hill Drive as its home base. Spots usually fill up by mid-May, and you can apply online at http://www.hallowedground. org/Education/Extreme-Journey-Camps.

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The Buddy System Juggling your job, kids and marriage can leave little time for friends. But here’s why pals should be a priority.

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Shortly after my second daughter was born, I got introspective

in a Tribune essay that she, too was lonely for women friends.

and conducted a mini life review. I noted the things for which

Since the day her essay appeared—and more so now that she

I was grateful, but I also listed the areas of my life that were

has published a book on the topic—Paul has been bombarded

lacking. At the top of my list was an uncomfortable but obvious

with calls and letters. “I quickly realized this was not just my own

truth: I didn’t have enough close girlfriends.

little secret,” says Paul. “This was happening to a lot of people.”

Sure, I had plenty of casual acquaintances. But I could count maybe three friends who were really dear­ —women to

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whom I could pour out my most personal feelings. Even those

Friendships sometimes fade when you’re looking the other

friendships were becoming tenuous. One friend had moved, one

way—while you’re building your career, meeting your mate

was extremely busy with her family, and one had temporarily

or raising children. Life transitions also can cut the strings of

withdrawn from me while she battled infertility. A month could

friendships. When you move to a new city, change jobs, become

easily go by before I even had coffee with any of them.

a stay-at-home mom or go through a divorce, you risk losing a

When I told my husband I was lonely, he teased me. “You’re

few friends in the process.

never going to have friends like you did in high school, where you

I often compare myself to my mother, who always seemed

shared secrets and had sleepovers. You’re an adult now,” he said.

to have a girlfriend to meet for lunch. For more than 30 years, in

Was he right? Could I really be alone in my quest for close

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Here are some simple steps for putting friendship back on your priority list: 1. Target your ideal friend. If you want to cultivate close friends, you’ll need to attack the task the same way you would any other important goal. “It’s perfectly okay for the effort to be calculated,” says Cheryl Richardson, a Newburyport, Massachusetts-based

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are out of the ordinary,” she says. “I spend a lot of time keeping in touch with the women who are special to me.”

7. Schedule friend time on your calendar—in ink. Good friendships require uninterrupted time away from spouses, children, work and other life distractions. You really can’t “be there” fully for a friend if you’re running errands, chasing children or writing an e-mail while you’re talking to her.

If you’ve been shortcutting your friendships, how do you change your ways? Start by allowing more time with a friend than what it takes to gulp down a double espresso, says Richardson. She even suggests planning regular “girls’ nights” or, with closer friends, entire weekends away. Contrary to what my husband told me, Richardson believes that no one is too old for slumber parties! “My best friend lives several hours away from me, so whenever we get together, we have a ‘sleepover,’” says Richardson. “It’s the best!”

5. Follow your friend’s lead. Approach new relationships

In fact, I decided to follow Richardson’s lead. I’ll soon be

slowly, suggests Mautner. If an acquaintance shares a bit of

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personal information, do the same—but don’t blurt out your

and her family, who now live several states away. During the day,

entire life story over a first cup of coffee. “Over-sharing can come

Laura and I will do mom-and-kid activities together. But after

across as desperation, and no one wants a needy new friend,”

the little ones are asleep, we’ll put on our pajamas, sip tea and

she says.

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{resources pregnancy guide} We all know that regular exercise, along with eating sensibly, is supposed to provide the foundation for good health, but with mothers wearing so many hats, it can seem like a luxury to take time out of our schedules for a workout. But exercise doesn’t need to consume hours of your day, you don’t need fancy workout clothes, and it can be a terrific opportunity for some much-needed downtime. In fact, keeping fit brings rewards on many levels.

Regular exercise can help reduce stress and depression, increase energy and circulation, and decrease the likeliness of blood clots and heart disease. And the benefits of exercise

The benefits of exercise extend to your entire being. Getting into shape and exercising make you feel good about yourself and the world around you.

extend to your entire being. Getting into shape makes you feel good about yourself and the world around you. Being a fitter person will increase your energy level, motivation, memory, selfesteem, and patience.

The University of Virginia Health System recommends that women exercise at least a little bit every day, starting slowly and building as time goes on. If you’ve been fairly sedentary of late, they recommend starting with just five to 10 minutes of non strenuous activity and increasing the length of time spent exercising as your body permits. For more active women, they suggest about 30 minutes of strenuous activity and 15-20 minutes of less strenuous activity daily.

The type of activity you choose can seem like an overwhelming decision; there are so many variables to consider and unlimited venues to choose from. Nicole Goerge, Certified Athletic Trainer

clients to find their motivation and keep it in their mind. That motivation could be seeing the number on the scale go down, squeezing into those skinny jeans, or being able to beat your 10-year-old in a race.

“If you can fit exercise into your current routine,” says Mimi Bender, CEO of Women’s Health Virginia in Charlottesville, “you are more likely to continue than if you see it as an added burden.”

If you’re just starting out, think about moving more. Take the stairs instead of using the elevator. Park at the back of the lot and walk farther. Pacing while talking on the phone, gardening, and vacuuming all qualify as physical activity!

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The choice to exercise alone or in a group is really one of personal preference.

The social interaction can be great and you will get to meet new people who will help to keep you motivated, but working out alone can give you time for self-reflection.

Most fitness trainers and healthcare professionals agree, however, that more women tend to stick to a fitness routine if they work together with at least one other person. If you know that someone else is counting on you or waiting to see you, you’re more likely to keep going.

If you are reluctant to enroll in a class or gym regimen, call up one or more of your friends and start scheduling times to meet and go for a walk around the neighborhood or mall. Make it a twiceweekly treat, a time to get together and mentally unwind while you get your bodies moving, a time to catch up, share stories, and enjoy the company of another

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exercising, and about the type of activity that might work best for you at first. Postpartum is a very important time in a mother’s life, and exercise can help strengthen abdominal and pelvic muscles as well as help you down the path to your pre-pregnancy weight.

Having a fitness routine can also decrease the likeliness of postpartum depression and help a new mom cope with the onset of her new role.

“Generally, if you exercised regularly throughout your pregnancy and had a normal vaginal delivery, you can continue your pregnancy workouts within a week or so of giving birth,” says Erica K. Perkins, Fitness Director at UVA. Perkins notes, however, that you should not do any strenuous activities during the first six to eight weeks following delivery while the body is doing most of its healing.

“Increasing intensity and/or the duration [of your exercise routine] by more than 10 percent per week could cause complications, injury or prevention of healing,” says Perkins.

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Take the stairs instead of using the elevator. Park at the back of the lot and walk farther.

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pounds. Moms shouldn’t expect that they can rebound their bodies in a month or so like Hollywood divas would have us believe they do.

The best way to begin a gradual routine, whether you’ve recently had a baby or just haven’t worked out in a while, is to start with gentle exercises. The best way to shed unwanted pounds, says Goerge, is to make regular cardiovascular activity part of your life. Walking, cycling, swimming or aerobics are great ways to burn calories and take off weight.

“Walking can help to prevent blood clots, gives you more energy, improves your attitude and self esteem, and gives you essential bonding time if you take your baby with you in a

home or taking them somewhere where everyone can be active.

stroller, sling or front pack,” says Goerge. She encourages new

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moms to make baby a part of the routine. When just starting

dancing to the radio can be great sources of activity for your

out, you need to be gentle to your body and work gradually into

family. “It doesn’t have to be exercise,” says Goerge, “just

a more intense routine. Along with your cardiovascular activity,

movement.”

consider adding some basic strength exercises like push-ups,

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before you start a new fitness routine.

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No matter what your child’s age, you might also want to take advantage of available resources in your community like gyms,

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{until next time humorous reflections} Mugged in My Own Bed Humorous Tales from a Dad’s Point of View “Give me my iPod!” demands my 11-year-old daughter Wendy banging on her big-sister’s door.

by Rick Epstein

her like a rat. Luckily Marie couldn’t immediately get her hands on the negligent little creature who had set the

Her sister Marie, age 18, whips open the door, thrusts

chain of events in motion that would eventually send Emily

the little gizmo at her and snarls, “Here! You’ve got the

shuffling around town in Marie’s prized shoes. Wendy was

worst music on it anyway.”

still away at the cousin’s house, idly wondering how her

“Then how come you’re always stealing it?” asks Wendy.

sneakers had gotten so big.

Crime upon crime! I ask, “Wouldn’t life be better

Where did we go wrong? My daughters have been

around here if you girls would respect each other’s

trained to appear instantly when called to dinner. They

property rights?”

know not to tease people who are funnier looking than

“Tell that to Marie!” says Wendy.

themselves. They never say “literally” when they mean

“Tell that to Sally!” says Marie.

“figuratively.” But it seems I cannot get them to embrace

Sally IS the worst offender. Take the infamous

the concept of private property inside our home.

Sneaker Incident:

One Saturday I awoke from a nap to find that our

Dressing to go visit her cousin for a few days,

16-year-old had made off with my car. I guess Marie was

little Wendy put on the wrong pair of

too considerate to wake me up to ask for the use of my

black high-tops. They belonged

car, but not considerate enough to refrain from stealing

to Sally’s friend Emily (who

it. Nevertheless, when you go to sleep in your own room

practically lives here) and

you figure that any sneak-thieves who come for your

are identical to Wendy’s

valuables will be professional criminals, not your children.

except they are two sizes

This would’ve been the time to take serious punitive and

The Sneaker Incident had unfolded like a good play – where something happens to stir things up and the characters then react in logical ways.

bigger.

corrective action – before one of them takes a pillow case

When it was time

and starts helping herself to the neighbors’ laptops, panty

for Emily to go home,

hose and hair bands. But I only had the fortitude to beg for

the only shoes that she

the return of my belongings.

could fit into belonged to

Marie

who

There’s a fine line between budding criminality and a

wasn’t

sloppy redefinition of ownership. My wife and I may have

here. So, our youngest Sally

the occasional liberal leaning, but that doesn’t mean we

encouraged Emily to go home

have entirely rejected the concept of private property.

in Marie’s brand-new raspberry

Yet our daughters believe that anything in our house

suede sneakers. (They were something of

is theirs for the taking. Communism failed in Russia, but

a trophy for Marie. They had been priced at $80, but the

it seems to be flourishing in our household. What’s a

young stud behind the cash register gave her a wink and

red-blooded American to do? I really don’t know, and it’s

applied his own hot-chick discount, charging her only $50.

probably too late anyway.

Lax in the technicalities of ownership himself, the cashier

Karl Marx, author of “The Communist Manifesto,” once

figured that $30 was a small enough sacrifice for his

said, “Private property is theft.” I’ll bet when he said it, he’d

unknowing boss to place on the altar of Feminine Beauty.

been caught sneaking off with his sister’s iPod.

The Sneaker Incident had unfolded like a good play – where something happens to stir things up and the characters then react in logical ways.

For Marie, the logical reaction upon finding that Sally

When not orchestrating the comings and

had given away her shoes, was to grab Sally and shake

goings of his children, Rick works for a chain of newspapers.

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