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MCLEAN FAULCONER INC. REALTORS Charlottesville, Virginia’s leading farm, estate & residential brokers invite you to preview a sample of our 2015 current offerings. . .

BLOOMFIELD ROAD - Impressive 7,400+ sq.ft. brick home sited on 21 acres, minutes west of Charlottesville & UVA. 4BR/5.5BA, timeless architectural details, 12’ ceilings.

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STONE HILL - Superbly-built, meticulously renovated & maintained traditional residence, w/ 5 bedrooms and over 7,300 finished sq/ft. Privately situated on 21 ac. in Free Union w/ panoramic Blue Ridge views. Expertly designed (Ian Roberson) gardens surrounding the home. Walking paths, stone walls, a pond, lovely hardwoods & bold creek!

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OAKLEY - 25.67 acres of mixed woods & open, 5,400 fin.sq.ft. residence of excellent quality and many extras including high ceilings, main level master, hardwood floors, “chef’s kitchen” and much more! ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY at $749,999! MLS#495948

FARMINGTON - Remodeled home in Farmington offering 5 BR, 2 fireplaces, traditional spaces + family room, spacious light filled sunroom & large deck w/ hot tub. Hardwood floors, many built-ins, insulated windows, terrace level inlaw apartment. $995,000.

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CHESTNUT HILL - This character-rich 3-4 BR home, with c. 1800 log addition, enjoys privacy & dramatic views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Quality craftsmanship, heart pine flooring, stone fireplace. Tranquil setting, 28 ac., streams. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863. $885,000. MLS# 528425

WALK ABOUT FARM - 180+ gently rolling acres in the heart of Batesville. Quality-built 4,900 sq.ft. residence, 5 bedroom, great family room w/FP. Bucolic setting, gorgeous mtn. views, creeks & frontage on Mechums River.

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SPOTSWOOD - Beautiful Georgian home, Tranquil 72 ac., pastures, woods, trails, streams, mtn. view. Residence modernized & enlarged, classic w/contemporary fresh flair, new kitchen, main-level master suite. Guest cottage, stable&more. $2,950,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#525850

CEDAR SPRING - 35 acre NW Albemarle estate, offers privacy & Blue Ridge Mountain views, stunning residence built with the highest quality materials, craftsmanship & architectural achievement. Over 7,000 sq.ft. Property features a pool, spa, pastures, woods river, stream, trails , 1840’s log cabin and more. $2,479,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#529384

BRADFORD HALL - Magnificent 180-degree Blue Ridge Mountain views abound from this wonderful 93 acre estate nestled in the heart of Farmington Hunt Country, 12 miles west of Charlottesville. Stately 5,600+ finished sq.ft. Colonial-style brick residence, 4 BR, 5.5 BA, 4 FP, excellent details and superior craftsmanship throughout. $2,695,000 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863. MLS# 528477

RUGBY ROAD - Mountain views & walk to Jefferson’s Rotunda. Exceptional quality in this 5BR home, c.2012, including spacious gourmet kitchen/family room, first level master suite, fabulous sunroom. 5 BR/4.5 BA. Over 5,000 fin.sq.ft. Jim Faulconer (434) 9810076. MLS#528987

PRIME IVY LOCATION - Charming 2-story Colonial situated on almost 1 ac. at end of a cul-de-sac in Meriwether Lewis School District. 4BR 2 full & 2 half BA, 2,815 fin.sq/ ft. Private, in-ground pool. Attached 2-car garage. Huge, nearly level yard. $515,000.

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Just Between Us… Fall is my favorite season. Maybe it’s the sunny, crunchy leaf backyard afternoons with the kids. Maybe it’s the pumpkin muffins and the apple pies.

Maybe it’s the mountain hikes and vineyard picnics with Fall’s glorious colors.

Maybe it’s wearing my dad’s flannel-lined barn coat for early morning strolls with our beagle. Whatever it is…it’s wonderful, and I love it. And then comes Halloween. I have a confession…Halloween can stress me out. Please don’t misunderstand me—I love decorating with giant spiders and singing witches, I love the school parties, and of course I love pumpkin picking. But there’s the creative vs. commercial costume battle that happens in my head every year. I really really want to be one of those moms whose kids’ costumes are unique and clever, hand sewn and all. The reality is I’m not that costume-making wizard, and I’m a little bit afraid the sewing machine is going to eat my hand.

Over the years we’ve collected a trunk full of pre-made costumes and dress-up pieces from sales that result in an adequate assortment of costume elements for the task – but perhaps not the most cohesive collection if you get my drift. I often have big September plans for a family costume that never quite

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October 2015 Robin Johnson Bethke Jennifer Bryerton

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Robin Johnson Bethke EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennifer Bryerton TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Peter D. Bethke EDITOR Sarah Pastorek GRAPHIC DESIGN

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materializes – one child inevitably panics and another makes a last minute costume change from a wizard to a killer bee that has to be bright pink. But, despite my ho-hum craftiness, the Halloween fun goes on and is full of laughter as we each dig through the trunk and manage to pull something together for that oh-so-spooky and oh-so-silly Halloween night at the Bryertons.

This year, CharlottesvilleFamily has an extra special treat for readers— Bumble’s Halloween Costume Contest. Thank you to all the families who submitted adorable photos on Facebook for all of us to vote on and admire.

You’ll find many of the smiling faces featured in our Halloween section on page 32 where you’ll also find all the details on pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trick-or-treat events and harvest festivals—all to help you plan your family’s Autumn adventures.

Happy Haunting,

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TABLE OF

Contents OUR TOWN

LIVING WELL

News 10

The Buzz Around Town 12 Do you take your child for a flu shot?

Snapshot 14 Pia Donovan

New Mom 42 Moving Mom

1:1 Chromebooks in City Schools

INSPIRATION Cents Savvy Kids 46

Teaching Your Kids Money

Management

Language Learning 51

Peabody School Helps Students

October Activities & Events

The A+ Study Guide 63

Help Your Child Conquer

Editor’s Pick!

Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches

Halloween Fun 30

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Become Citizens of the World

Pumpkin Picks! 26

Healthy Family 40 Nightmares & Sleep Fears

Out & About Calendar 16

Dear Bob 38 Your Parenting Questions Answered

Our Schools 15

Halloween Fun

The many useful tips for getting those springtime blooms is just in time for fall planting. See page 69.

Spooky Stories to Tricks and Treats

Costume Winners! 32

Readers’ Most SPOOKTACULAR

costumes Revealed

Test Stress

Pre-Planting for Spring 69

Fall Garden Guidance

RESOURCES A Guide to Private Schools 54 The Inside Info on Area Schools

2015 Fall Home Guide 72 A Homeowner’s Guide to

Tips & Trends 44 Fabulous Finds & Fun

Local Resources

UNTIL NEXT TIME

There’s Scary, then SCARY 78

Those “spooky” experiences at all ages!

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“I just loved seeing all those adorable Halloween costumes! What a treat!”

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­the local buzz High School Seniors Outperform National Peers

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NEWS Big News for Central Virginia Youth

Furthering education in Charlottesville and Albemarle schools proves to be top-notch. According to information from the College Board, 2015 graduating seniors of Albemarle County Public Schools outperformed their state and national peers on Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores.

In all three categories, Albemarle seniors ranked higher than state and national averages. On the critical reading test, local seniors’ average was 42 points higher than the state average and 68 points above the national average.

For the math section, their scores averaged 40 points higher than the state average and 55 points higher than the national average. Finally, in writing, Albemarle County students scored an average of 39 points above the state average and 59 points above the national average.

Northside’s National Recognition Since the Northside Library opened its door last March, it’s seen a double-digit increase in visitors and book circulation. This success has been nationally recognized as well as its newer design elements and additions with a feature in the American Library Association’s magazine, American Libraries. The library’s new innovative architecture combined with user-friendly additions were designed with the local residents in mind, offering separate children’s and teen’s areas, computer access throughout, meeting rooms, a soda machine and coffee service and much more.

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Rising Star Award-Catherine Wells

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Blue Ridge (BBBS) announced its new partnership with Madison House’s Big Siblings Program. Madison House’s Program fosters relationships between University of Virginia students and local kids in need of positive adult role models, providing personal benefits to both groups. Madison House’s Big Siblings program volunteers will work closely with the BBSS and benefit from their training and coordination. The two groups will focus on a variety of shared goals, helping to ensure that youth graduate on time from high school; successfully enter a secondary school or the workforce; develop strong socio-economic competencies; and avoid risky behaviors.

PCA’s New Rising Stars Alumni Network The Piedmont Council for the Arts (PCA) will celebrate 23 unique, intelligent young artists on October 2 in recognition of its 2015 Rising Stars Awards. The awards honor Arthur C. Greene, a former actor, director and Professor at the University of Virginia and a former PCA board member, who dedicated much of his life to helping young artists explore their talent and passion for art. Recipients of these awards will also be admitted into a Rising Stars Alumni Network, where they will have the opportunity to connect with past recipients and experience mentorship with other artists, something started in 2015. Several participants will have the chance to perform at the celebration as well.

Sports ZONE

Mark Lorenzoni at Ragged Mountain Running Shop

Running Three Years Consecutively Competition was in full force at this year’s Ragged Mountain Cup cross-country meet at Panorama Farms. On the boys’ side, the backto-back champions of Western Albemarle came in with determination to extend their titles. The year-round hard work and practice helped the team win its third title consecutively. Western Albemarle boys Gannon Willcutts, Trevor Stutzman, Jack Ehlenberger and Davis Greene helped the program win its third consecutive Ragged Mountain Cup team title. The team finished with an overall time of 41:57, nearly three-and-a-half minutes ahead of the second-place team.

For the girls’ side, the Monticello Girls Cross Country Team pulled out its first Ragged Mountain Cup title since 2007. Laura Habermeyer, Gena Lewis, Kate Walz and Renee Craft combined for a firstplace time of 52:33. After finishing in second place last year, the Monticello girls’ team trained and practiced to bring home the championship title.

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HEALTH YOURSELF

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TOWN Do you take your child for a flu shot?

90% say “yes” 10% say “no” We typically get them in our house. Between working in schools and having two in preschool, we are at risk and have the potential to expose others. So, we do what we can to keep everyone healthy!

We try not to rely on medicines too much with our children since they are so young. We try to let their bodies and immune systems build up against a little cold or runny nose.

Mother of four, Charlottesville

Brooke, teacher and mother of two If my son is going to be exposed to a lot of children (i.e. school, playground, church, daycare), then it’s a must. I used to say no, but after working in education, I realize how important it is to get the flu shot. However, I respect parents who choose not to give their children the flu shots as long as they are taking measures to keep their children healthy like simply washing their hands!

Jessica, a stay-at-home mom with a two-year-old son

I do not like the idea of putting chemicals in my child if it isn’t necessary at the time.

Erin, mother of two We believe in natural remedies in our house, so we try to eat healthier during the seasons when sickness is high. We also send hand sanitizer with our kids to school to help them stay clean from other kids’ colds.

Mother of an eight-year-old girl

It keeps those who are too young for the shot safe…great for our house with a new little one being only 11 weeks old.

Samantha, wife and mother of three, Louisa Visit CharlottesvilleFamily.com to answer next month’s question:

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Is your child getting enough recess time at school?

Biz B ITS Now Open Babes in the Wood farm-to-table restaurant opened on Main Street.

“Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend”

b:core methods, a multipurpose fitness center, in Studio IX. Lily Rain, a clothing and lifestyle store, at Barracks Road Shopping Center.

Nycum Company, a new delivery catering service.

Shark Mountain Coffee Company opened its second location in Studio IX. Timbercreek Market is the first tenant to open in Coca-Cola building on Preston Avenue.

Violet Crown Charlottesville, a unique cinema and eatery, at the Downtown Mall.

Relocations Angell’s School of Dance moved

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studios onto Centre Court.

Country Club Prep at the Shops at Stonefield.

New City Arts Initiative moved its office to Third Street NE. The Little Gym has moved to the

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

Shops at Stonefield.

Announcements LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph announced Mary Virginia Swanson as Executive Director.

Spring Creek Golf Club announced a new PGA Director of Instruction, Bill Fedder.

Closings Ann Taylor in Fashion Square has closed.

Snip-its closed at the end of September.

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FAMILY MATTERS • Separation Agreement • No-Fault & Contested Divorce • Child Support & Custody • Collaborative Divorce • Consumer Protection • Wills & Adoptions • Bankruptcy

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West Main Restaurant closed with a new restaurant concept coming soon.

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SNAPSHOT written & photographed by Laura Merricks

Pia Donovan Pia Donovan became Executive Director of the Music Resource Center (MRC) after it had built a 20-year foundation and was asking “what next?”

“I’m a ‘what next’ kind of person,” says Donovan, who spent twenty years in asset management as a business strategist before moving to Charlottesville in 2010, currently living with her husband, Philip, and son, Jack, age 6, on five acres in Batesville. Her husband took a job at VMDO Architects, and after continuing her job remotely for a large New York-based financial firm, Donovan wanted more time with her son. She decided to use her expertise at a local non-profit. The MRC needed what she offered. Equipped with a supportive and engaged board, an amazing staff and an 18-month strategic plan, Donovan is taking MRC forward with the idealism of a non-profit and the effectiveness of a business.

The MRC offers a diversity of music genres, ranging from classical, bluegrass and Americana to singer/songwriter, rap and hip-hop.

Input from its member council, a group of advanced students who help shape the direction of the organization, has led to a complete range of services: management; song writing; headshots; and press kits. “You can enter as a sixth grader learning to play a guitar and leave at 18, a fully professional artist,” says Donovan. The MRC has placed graduates at every music-related venue and business in the area and has developed community leaders through its positive youth development approach.

What advice do you have for parents of aspiring young musicians?

Many parents don’t encourage their children’s musical interests because they fear it will take away from academics. But don’t discount the impact music has on cognitive and behavioral advancement. We’ve seen kids go from not doing well in school to hitting the honor roll; music taught them to focus and enhanced math and cognitive abilities.

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What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time with your family?

My work—its successes and failures—is part of my identity. So I share it with my son and husband by talking about what I’m doing and inviting them into our MRC space and events. I still struggle to shut that off when at home, but it provides some really good conversation at the dinner table. And it helps my son see what women are capable of doing.

What routine or habit helps you keep on top of life and work obligations?

I’m a planner. My daily routine is to be up early with my son, have a big breakfast, and check on the garden, maybe picking some produce, before he goes to school. I leave work in time to spend several hours with him in the afternoon and early evening. Then we make dinner together, my husband joining us when he gets home.

What did your parents do well that you try to incorporate into your parenting?

My mom and dad always had the radio on and tuned to classical and jazz. They knew practically everything about this music and passed it on to us as we listened. My dad could talk to you for hours about bebop, Dizzy Gillespie and Wes Montgomery. It was amazing.

Laura, a local writer and photographer, has three children who have benefited from the vibrant arts community in Charlottesville.

Tony Hawk Supports New Skate Park

Studio IX

Pro skater Tony Hawk, through the Tony Hawk Foundation, awarded Charlottesville $25,000 towards the construction of a skate park planned for McIntire Park. The planned park will cover two-acres in McIntire Park, south of the planned botanical gardens there, and will be part of an estimated total $1.6 million project, which will include a plaza for music and special events. Park designers have also made it clear they will protect the big shade trees at the site and make the park a place where families can come to relax, picnic and watch the skaters in action. Ideas continue to grow throughout the community on ways to increase family fitness and encourage children’s experiences.

Computers4Kids Focus on Innovation Six middle and high school students pitched their business ideas before a panel of judges following Computers4Kids week-long Entrepreneurship Summer Camp. While in its first two years, the camp had focused on creating a business, services like babysitting and dog walking; the focus is now on innovation mirroring that in area schools. This year’s ideas included an online market similar to Etsy where other contestant’s products could be sold—hand-sewn organic cat toys and a custom sticker design business aimed at personalizing headphones. The judges awarded funding and advice to each pitch, encouraging students to carry-over their creativity into the classroom. Local schools are continuing to implement curriculums that push students to think and create on a daily basis.

Our Schools

by Beth Ch

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Laptops go 1:1 in City Schools Imagine your office without a computer. Or try organizing your day without your calendar or phone. Sound impossible? Whether at home or in the office, our tools are foundational to productivity. With this in mind, Charlottesville City Schools is supplying students with the tools they need to achieve. This fall, the schools are putting a laptop in the hands of each student in grade 3-12, part of an educational emphasis called 1:1 (one device per student).

“Students need these laptops for today – to complete schoolwork, to maximize internet resources, or to connect with peers and teachers,” notes Jeff Faust, Director of Technology. “But the laptops will also benefit students for tomorrow. The future world will reward citizens with digital literacy.”

Though the laptops are new, the commitment to 1:1 technology is not. Charlottesville City Schools has been an early adopter of technology, initiating the 1:1 program in 2011 with tablets for students in grades 6-12. After that trial period, it was clear that students in younger grades would also benefit from having their own computer, so this year’s roll-out includes students as young as third grade.

A division-wide selection committee chose a Chromebook as the device for this fall’s distribution. Chromebooks are compact, basic laptops – though in this case, they are equipped with touch-screens to optimize the utility of a tablet. Working off the ChromeOS system, they allow students access to Google docs, spreadsheets, and more, plus a host of apps. Since Chromebooks are the top-selling device for the school market, developers supply teachers with a variety of tools and supports.

Schools establish their own rules for whether the laptop stays at school or whether it slides into a backpack to assist with homework. (Students receive protective covers for their Chromebooks, but the devices are also designed for durability – this a product developed for schoolchildren!)

“I can’t imagine not having a device for each student,” comments Mr. Faust. “Our students are not passive recipients of knowledge. They are writers, researchers, coders, and creators. To do all that, they need these tools in their hands.”

Beth serves as a community liaison for Charlottesville City Schools.

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FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival

Belvedere’s Fall Harvest Festival

Now through October 31 at Belvedere Plantation Pick your own pumpkins from the patch.

Try the corn maze, wagon rides, campfire, ziplines, straw jump, pumpkin cannon, trike train pumpkin mountain slide, jumping pillow, barrel train, pony rides & more.

540-373-4478, belvedereplantation.com

State Fair of Virginia

September 25-October 4, Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm, Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm at the Meadow Event Park, Caroline County Come see animals and agriculture, exhibits and shows, music, arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions and more.

804-994-2800, statefairva.org

Apple Harvest Celebration

October 1-31 at Carter Mountain Orchard Join the Chiles family for all things apple.

Enjoy music, food, hayrides, pumpkins, apple picking, apple butter, apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple pie and more.

977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com

Fall Fiber Festival and Sheep Dog Trials

October 3 & 4, 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am4pm Sunday at Montpelier This celebration of rural life includes kids’ and adults’ workshops, hands-on demonstrations, animal exhibits, sheep dog trials, fiber and craft vendors and more. fallfiberfestival.org

Find the best pumpkin patches and what to do with the seeds after carving them, on page 26!

Touch a Truck

October 3, 10am-3pm at Richmond International Raceway Children can see, touch and explore their favorite trucks. Vehicles on display include tractors, backhoes, tracker trailers, emergency responders, utility trucks & helicopters.

Performances, face painting, bounce castles and more. 804-643-4886, jlrichmond.org

Autumn Conservation Festival

October 3-4, 10am-3pm at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal Chat with world-famous scientists one-onone and learn about their research. Enjoy live music, kid’s activities and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Smithsonian’s endangered animals. 202-633-4888, nationalzoo.si.edu

October 3-4, 10-11 & 17-18, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-4:30pm at Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria Watch apple butter being cooked in kettles over an open fire, enjoy a hay ride, pick apples and enjoy bluegrass music, cloggers, hayrides, horse rides and a craft fair.

540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

Cville Go Green Fest

October 3, 10am-2pm at Snow’s Garden Center Join in well-rounded Eco Education from local, green-minded businesses and visit adoptable pets. Also enjoy a bounce house, face painting, princess nails and t-shirt giveaways. 964-7511, cvillegogreen.com

Family Fun Day at DuCard Vineyards

October 3, 12-6pm at DuCard Vineyards Games and special events for the kids! Live music and local food available for purchase too. 540-923-4206, ducardvineyards.com

Apple Butter Makin’ Festival

October 3 & 17, 10am-4:30pm at Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchard Watch apple butter being made the oldfashioned way. Enjoy live music, pick pumpkins, play games, create crafts, explore the corn maze & visit with the clown.

277-5824, silvercreekseamansorchards.com

Oktoberfest

October 5, 12pm-5pm at Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton Bring the whole family to enjoy games on the museum’s German farm, traditional food and music. Adults can visit the Beer Garden.

540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org

U.Va. Athletics Band

Pancake Breakfasts at the Orchard

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UVA Football Marching Band October 16 & 30, 6:15pm at Carr’s Hill Field See page 19

October 10-11, Saturday 9-11am, Sundays 10-12pm at Chiles Peach Orchard Who doesn’t love pancakes? Join us for breakfast with family and friends at the orchard! All-you-can-eat pancakes with a seasonal fruit topping, plus a side of sausage and coffee/milk/OJ. 823-1583, chilespeachorchard.com

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

October 10-11, 10am-5:30pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday at Claudius Crozet Park A popular and fun family outing with live music, entertainment, children’s activities and painting classes, artists and crafters showcasing their work. Everything from pottery to puppets! CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. crozetfestival.com

9th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival

October 10, 8:30am-12pm at Innsbrook Pavilion, Glen Allen A 5K run/walk and family festival showcasing and celebrating the abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome. Actress Lauren Potter (Becky from GLEE) will be attending. Enjoy live music, a fashion show featuring individuals with Down syndrome, pumpkin patch, exhibit displays and more. 804-525-7731, dsagr.com

Apple Day at Pharsalia

October 10, 10am-4pm at Pharsalia, Tyro Apple talks and demonstrations, cider pressing, enjoy apple treats from the 1800s hearth kitchen, take manor-house tours and more. Plus, ponies and farm animals to pet.

277-5231, pharsaliaevents.com

PHENOMENAL FIND IN THE CITY!

SHORT STROLL TO MERIWETHER LEWIS

1532 DAIRY ROAD • $779,000 City charmer of 4300+ sf, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and two-car garage nestled behind stone wall on desirable Dairy Road. Mountain views & large living spaces, including newly renovated gourmet kitchen, master bath, and full terrace level suite with rec room and wet bar. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 530105

2810 OLD OAKS SPUR • $514,900 Spacious, 3,000 sq ft beautifully-maintained home on cul-de-sac. Large kitchen with cherry cabinetry & large adjoining breakfast room with glass doors to the deck with built-in seating, and a hot tub. The huge family room has a cozy brick fireplace and built-ins. Kristin Cummings Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 534155

ANTIQUE FINISHES IN A MODERN FLOOR PLAN IN THE HEART OF IVY

Massanutten Fall Festival

October 10, 11:30am-5:30pm at Massanutten Resort, McGaheysville Enjoy over 40 arts and crafts vendors, live music, food vendors, chair lift rides, kids’ activities and more.

540-289-9441, massresort.com

Apple Butter Makin’ Festival

October 17-18, 9am-5pm at Drumheller’s Orchard Take the family on a hayride and enjoy apples and cider, country music, a moonbounce, sand art, pumpkin patch, corn maze, crafts and food. Kids will love trying the old-fashioned apple slingshot.

263-5036, drumhellersorchard.com

9th Annual Chocolate Festival and Chocolate Chase 5-K Run/Walk

October 17, 8:15am Race Start, Festival following at Lee Park & First United Methodist Enjoy a day of chocolate indulgence, music and family fun. Chocolate Chase 5K Run/ Walk, Kids for Kids half-mile race, vendors, music, kids’ activities, silent auction & games.

296-6193, cvillefirstunitedmethodist.org

SPORTS & OUTDOORS Pick-Your-Own Apples

Now through October at Carter Mountain Orchard Pick your own apples among scenic views, or get them freshly picked in the Apple Barn all the way through November.

977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com

2945 MORGANTOWN ROAD • $849,000 This new construction 4 bedroom brick home with in-law or guest suite over the garage exemplifies the appeal of utilizing reclaimed materials within a bright, open layout. Exposed, reclaimed beams, wide plank pine floors, true wainscoting and an eat-in kitchen that opens to expansive casual living spaces. 5 fireplaces with slate surrounds including an exterior one the covered porch off the kitchen and family room. Modern features like Marvin, aluminum clad windows & radiant heat. Almost 2 acres enhanced by dry laid stone walls in the heart of Ivy. MLS# 535475

ON 1.6 ACRES IN POPULAR KEY WEST

FREE UNION COUNTRY PROPERTY

408 KEY WEST DRIVE • $448,000 This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is filled with character.

A large living room with floor to ceiling windows flows into a formal dining room. The eat-in kitchen offers wonderful space & looks on to the charming family room with beamed ceiling, raised hearth brick fireplace & built-ins. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 533684

OCTOBER FARM • $1,595,000 A distinguished, classical brick residence set in the heart of 21 gently rolling, open acres with Blue Ridge views, a large pond, a stable with paddocks, and regulation size dressage ring. Large eat-in kitchen opens to the den’s casual living space, a covered porch, & inviting courtyard patio. Billie Magerfield (434) 962-8865. MLS# 533691

Pick Your Own Apples

Now through early November, 10am-5pm Monday-Sunday at Dickie Brothers Orchard Choose from a variety of apples in a scenic location. See website for harvest schedule.

277-5516, dickiebrothers.com

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434.977.4005

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Golden Dragon Acrobats • Nov 27 • 7PM Tickets: $39.50, $24.50, $19.50 (Youth 12 & Under)

FAMILY MOVIES COMING TO THE PARAMOUNT: The Goonies • [PG] Oct 4 • 2PM My Fair Lady • [G] 50th Anniversary Oct 18 • 2PM Oklahoma! • [Approved] 60th Anniversary Nov 1 • 2PM

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215 EAST MAIN STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 TICKETS • www.theparamount.net • 434-979-1333 THANK YOU TO OUR PARAMOUNT PRODUCER’S CLUB SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Now through November 22 at Ruckersville Roller derby for children ages 8-17. This twice-a-week class (Wed & Sun) is taught by nationally ranked roller derby players.

Kids learn how to safely skate, stop, fall and work their way up. Most gear is provided. charlottesvillederbydames.com

KickStigma Charity Kickball Tournament

October 3, 9am-6pm at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, Richmond Sign your team up to help raise awareness for Children’s Mental Health Team.

800-414-6427, kickstigmarva.org

Go Team!

October 22, 4pm at Northside Library The World Series, the World Cup, the Super Bowl...Come join in celebrating sports and being active and meet a UVA student athlete.

Grades K and older. Registration is required.

973-7893, jmrl.org

Working Woods Walk

October 25, 2pm at Montpelier Visitor Center Venture deep into the Montpelier Demonstration Forest on a two-hour hike guided by forest conservation experts. Learn about cultivation strategies benefitting both man and nature, in the Madisons’ time and today. 540-672-2728, montpelier.org

Apple Harvest 5K Trail Run

The Stars Shine Every Friday Night

Premieres October 9 at 9:00 p.m.

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Featuring: ANDREA BOCELLI TIM BURTON SHEILA E. DANNY ELFMAN KANDER & EBB

NORM LEWIS CHITA RIVERA TONY SHALHOUB VANESSA WILLIAMS ...and many more!

October 31 at Pleasant Grove, Fluvanna County Run alongside the Rivanna River and Heritage Trail in Fluvanna County. Open to children and adults of all ages. This year’s camporee theme is “Highland Games”. While kilts are optional, we are encouraging all runners to come sporting their favorite kilt.

540-943-6675, bsa-sjac.org

STAGE & SCREEN Miss Charlottesville Pageant

October 3, 4pm at PVCC, V. Earl Dickinson Performing Arts Center Contestants compete in formalwear and on-stage questions to encourage personal growth, build confidence, and promote good sportsmanship through healthy competition.

MissCharlottesville.com

The Goonies

October 4, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Two brothers whose family is moving because developers want to replace their entire neighborhood with a golf course, unless enough money is raised.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Family Night at the Movies: “Cars”

October 13, 6:30pm at Northside Library Bring a blanket and pillow and settle in for

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a family-friendly movie. Popcorn and drinks provided. 973-7893, jmrl.org

8th Annual Party Like a Rock Star

October 16, 8-10pm at LeRoi Moore Performance Hall, the Music Resource Center This year will feature a Live “Band-a-oke” Rockstar Showdown with guest performers and their returning house band E3.

979-5478, musicresourcecenter.org

UVA Cavalier Marching Band Rehearsal

MARKETS & BAZAARS Nelson Farmer’s Market Cooperative

Now through October 10, Saturdays, 8am12pm at 3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford 760-6655, nelsonfarmersmarket.com

Crozet Farmers Market

October 16 & 30, 6:15pm at Carr’s Hill Field Bring a picnic and watch the UVA Cavalier Marching Band prepare for their halftime show. Rehearsals are free and open to the public. Parking is available at Culbreth Road Parking Garage, the Emmet/Ivy Parking Garage and the Central Grounds Parking Garage. artsandsciences.virginia.edu

Now through mid October, Saturdays, 8am12pm at Crozet United Methodist parking lot 823-1092

Family Movie Matinee: Peter Pan

Charlottesville City Market

October 17, 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

Ruff Cuts Film Festival

October 17, Film 7pm at Dickinson Fine & Performing Arts Center, Piedmont Virginia Community College A festival of short films celebrating man’s best friend. Proceeds benefit Service Dogs of Virginia. ruffcutsfilmfestival.org

My Fair Lady

October 18, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Eliza finds herself at the center of a friendly wager. A 10-minute theatrical trailer by Warner Bros. will be added to the screening.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Charlottesville Municipal Band

October 18, 3:30-5pm at Piedmont Virginia Community College, V. Earl Dickinson Building, PVCC This annual music tradition includes a classical repertoire and new works for concert band, concluding with a John Philip Sousa march. 295-9850, cvilleband.org

Hamlet

October 18, 7pm at The Paramount Theater As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament.

979-1333, theparamount.net

Sips & Cinema: Monsters Inc.

October 29, 6:30pm 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

Scottsville Community Farmers Market Now through October 31, Saturdays, 8am12pm at Scottsville Pavilion 286-4994, scottsvillefarmersmarket.org

Now through November, Saturdays, 7am12pm at Second and Water Street parking lots charlottesville.org

22nd Annual Martha’s Market

October 9-11, 9:30am-7pm Friday, 10am6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena This annual market features more than 75 unique boutiques from across the country.

Special preview party on Oct. 8.

654-8258, mjhfoundation.org

ARTS & CRAFTS Family Art JAMs: Sculpting the Figure October 17, 1-3pm & 3-5pm at the Fralin Museum of Art Programs combining age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities for children.

243-2050, virginia.edu/artmuseum

Crafternoon

October 21, 4:30pm at Crozet Library Using natural materials, join other crafters in making some treasures for yourself or for a friend. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Create a Scary Movie

October 28, 4:30pm at Central Library Get ready for Halloween by using iMovie to create a short scary movie. Bring your own device or use the library’s. 979-7151, jmrl.org

LEARNING FUN Gilmore Cabin at Montpelier

Now through November 1, everyday, 9am5pm at Gilmore Cabin, Montpelier, Orange Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier.

540-672-2728, montpelier.org

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Sunday, December 6 I 11:00 AM Start I Downtown Mall I Course: 1 mile Register online: cvillesantarun.eventbrite.com

Sunday, December 6 | 11:00 AM Start Santa costume for adults and elf hat for kids included with registration.

Downtown Mall | Course: 1 mile Register online: cvillesantarun.eventbrite.com Santa costume for adults and elf hat for kids included with registration.

Farm and Barn History Day

Now through November, Saturdays, 2pm at Ivy Creek Natural Area Come enjoy the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area. Newly repaired with displays on both the cultural history of the farm and the natural history of the natural area.

973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org

Romp & Stomp Fall Session

Now through November 18, Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am at Central Library Play with your preschooler in this lively early literacy class of music, stories, drama, movement, art play and more.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Writer’s Eye Contest

Now through November 20 at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art An annual competition challenging all ages to submit original poetry and prose compositions. This year’s selections will be drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection and three new exhibitions.

Schedule a tour. 924-3592, virginia.edu

Saturday Morning Stars

October-December, Saturdays, 10:30am-1:30pm at Northside Library Children must be 10 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting.

973-7893, jmrl.org

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

October 17 | November 14

www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu

museumoutreach@virginia.edu or 434.243.2050

Fridays, 4pm at Downtown Mall Join us as we explore what makes each state unique through fun facts and activities about its history, landscape and culture.

977-1025, vadm.org

LEGO Mania

October 1, 4pm at Northside Library Do you want to get together with LEGOminded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability; the library supplies the building blocks. For 5 and up.

973-7893, jmrl.org

SPCA Paws to Read

October 1, 4-4:45pm at Central Library Drop in to read to a four-footed friend from the SPCA or a stuffed pooch while you wait your turn. For readers in grades K-2 and their adults. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Special Night for Special Needs

October 2, 5:30-7:30pm at Children’s Museum of Richmond Families and children with special needs can enjoy the exhibits with less visitors and benefit from adapted materials, special activities, a cool-down space and more. It’s recommended for children ages 10 and under.

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804-474-7062, c-mor.org

Chess Saturday

October 3, 2-4pm at Central Library Stop by for some instruction and games with the Playing ACES Chess Club. Popcorn and prizes too. For grades 3-7. Registration required. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Old Farm Day

October 3, 9am-4pm at Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra Fluvanna County’s 20th annual event features historic farm equipment displays, demonstrations by heritage craftsmen, educational activities for kids, toe-tapping music, vendors and more.

589-9405, oldfarmday.org

10th Anniversary Tour of The Paramount October 7, 12pm & 5:30pm at The Paramount Join this free historical backstage tour as it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the reopening. 979-1333, theparamount.net

Apples!

Pick-Your-Own Apples Now through October at Carter Mountain Orchard See page 17

Book Bugs Book Group: “Big One Oh”

October 8, 4pm at Northside Library For bookworms reading at an older elementary level. Join us for a 45-minute session discussing Dean Pitchford’s “Big One Oh” as well as snacks and fun games. Books will be provided to the first 20 registrations.

Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

973-7893, jmrl.org

LEGO Mania

October 8, 4-5pm at Central Library Come to JMRL’s construction zone. Just bring your creativity and building skills for your next great creation. For ages 5 & up. 9797151, jmrl.org

Fan Mountain Observatory’s Public Night October 9, 7-11pm at Fan Mountain Observatory Twice yearly, the public has an opportunity to observe stars and planets through powerful telescopes at Fan Mountain, weather permitting. Tickets are free but only available by advanced order through mail.

VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL

FAMILY DAY Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM U.Va. Arts Grounds located on Culbreth Rd, between Rugby Rd and University Ave

Family-friendly films: Pixar Short Films and a 20th anniversary screening of Babe | Charlottesville Symphony at U.Va.’s Musical Instrument Petting Zoo | Film-inspired arts workshops | Local students in our Young Filmmakers Academy | Convenient and free parking in the Culbreth Road Garage Plus much more interactive, arts-inspired fun for the whole family

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Star Wars Reads Day CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

October 10, 2pm at Central Library The library celebrates all things Star Wars.

Come in costume for a chance at prizes. There will be crafts, music, food and fun for all.

979-7151, jmrl.org

StoryTime! at the Heritage Center

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October 15, 3:30-4:30pm at Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center Come and experience storytelling, songs, movement and activities, delving into books exploring and celebrating African-American culture.

260-8722, jeffschoolheritagecenter.org

All Aboard the Poetry Train with Nikki Giovanni

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

October 20, 7pm at Central Library Acclaimed African-American poet Nikki Giovanni presents a special reading in Charlottesville. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Block Party: LEGO Gathering

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11

October 21, 3:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library Famous buildings from around the world in photos will inspire your creations for this block party. For grades K and up.

296-5544, jmrl.org

Free Rides on the Gypsy Express

October 25, 1-3pm at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton On the last day of its 2015 operating season Gypsy Express, Virginia’s hometown minitrain, will offer free rides. staunton.va.us

Story Explorers

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October 30, 2pm at Crozet Library What do monsters eat? We’ll read a monstrous story, then put you to the test to see if you’re brave enough to try it too.

Registration is requested. 823-4050, jmrl.org

October 14, 5-6pm at Northside Library Help create displays, plan programs and activities while earning volunteer hours.

Registration is recommended. Grades 6-12.

973-7893, jmrl.org

GSTS-Graphically Speaking & Then Some

October 15, 4pm at Central Library Join other teens in discussing graphic novels and other books. Free copies of the books will be provided to the first 7 to sign up.

Refreshments served. Grades 7-12.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Game Night

October 19, 6:30-8pm at Northside Library Wii, PS2, board games and prizes. Come with a friend or meet new people. Registration is recommended. Grades 6-12.

973-7893, jmrl.org

Yak & Snack

October 20, 6-7:30pm at Crozet Library Join other teens in grades 6-8 to discuss Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson. Snacks will be served. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Central Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

October 21, 4:30pm at Central Library Be sure your voice is heard when it comes to programming at Central Library.

Earn volunteer hours by helping to plan teen programs, displays and activities.

Refreshments provided. Grades 6-12.

979-7151, jmrl.org

Tween/Teen Screen

October 24, 2:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn each month just for tweens/teens. You choose and vote on what is watched. Check the library to see what movie will be playing.

Grades 5-12. 296-5544, jmrl.org

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Crozet Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

OCTOBER 26 ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW TICKETS: thenTelosWirelesspavilion.com, Downtown Visitor Center, 877-CPAV-TIX

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October 13, 6:30-7:30pm at Crozet Library Help plan teen programs, displays and activities. Members will enjoy yummy snacks and receive volunteer hours for their participation with TAB. Registration recommended. Grades 6-12.

823-4050, jmrl.org

Make It @ the Library

October 14, 4:30pm at Central Library Drop in and kick start your creativity. For grades 6-12. All supplies are available.

979-7151, jmrl.org

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Halloween Fun! You’ll find trick-or-treating hot spots, story-telling, hay rides, corn mazes and so much more!

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Chapter Chat Book Club

October 26, 6-7pm at Northside Library Come discuss books and do a related activity while enjoying free snacks. November and December books will be chosen by the group.

973-7893, jmrl.org

Book Bag: A Tween Book Club

October 27, 4:15pm at Central Library Join in reading and discussing “The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls” by Claire Legrand. Take home a copy of the book for keeps. Registration required. Space is limited. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Heidi’s Night

October 30, 9-11pm at McCormick Observatory For students in grades 4-12 and parents interested in Astronomy. Participate in laser tours, classroom activities and night sky viewings. cvilleastro.com

ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS Blue Ridge Home Builders’ Annual Parade of Homes October 3-4, 10-11, 12-5pm See the latest area homes in building innovations. 973-8652, brhba.org

Yappy Halloween!

18th Annual Education Symposium

October 8, 7-9pm at Piedmont VA Community College, Dickinson Building Michelle Garcia Winner, originator of the term “Social Thinking,” will be speaking.

989-6866, lkfse.org

Yappy Howl-O-Ween October 25, 12-3pm at Keswick Vineyards See page 30

Mars Vs. Venus: Gender Issues in Adolescent Health

October 12 at UVA Alumni Hall Join in the 9th Teen Culture Conference to discuss issues such as gender differences in the teen brain, eating disorders and adolescent males, raising young men of color in a culture of profiling and more.

924-5310, cmevillage.com

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October 12 & 19, 5:30-7pm at Trinity Episcopal Church Each session includes a cooking class sharing how to make delicious, affordable and easy recipes. Local experts will talk about pregnancy topics and answer any questions.

A small gift is included. Childcare is provided.

924-9920

Raising Healthy Eaters Forum

October 15, 6:30pm at Children’s Museum of Richmond - Central Locatiom Join Commonwealth Parenting experts at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU as they discuss eating behaviors in preschool and elementary school-aged children and how parents can promote healthy eating behaviors.

804-545-1272, commonwealthparenting.org

Archaeology Open House

October 24-25, 10am Saturday-4pm Sunday at Woodland Pavilion, Monticello An annual open house, featuring displays and exhibits on recent discoveries in the field and the lab, as well as walking tours of the vanished Monticello Plantation landscape.

984-9800, monticello.org

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SOCA JABA SPCA SARA Toy Lift Monticello HS Salvation Army March of Dimes Special Olympics Mosby Foundation Goodwill Industries Caring for Creatures ARC of the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity Albemarle HS Chorus Albemarle Fire & Rescue Ronald McDonald House Make A Wish Foundation Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Thomas Jefferson Food Bank Shelter for Help in Emergency Independence Resource Center Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

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October 21, 9am-2pm at Peabody School Prospective parents only may tour the campus, observe classes and meet students and teachers. Reservations are required.

296-6901, peabodyschool.org

Free Union Country School Open House October 12, 9-11am at Free Union County School 978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org

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October 12, 10am at Oakland School, Keswick Begin with the Head of School giving a program overview followed by student and adult guided tours of the campus and classrooms. 293-9059, oaklandschool.net

Tandem Friends School Viewing October 28, 9-11:30am 296-1303, tandemfriends.org

FREE Kindness with Every Order!

Covenant School Open House (Election Day and Student Visit) November 3 220-7330, covenantschool.org

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UVA Homecomings Celebration October 24-26 at University of Virginia See page 24

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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Pumpkin Festivals & Farms

Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Now-October, 8am-6pm at Critzer Farm Pumpkins and seasonal produce. Call ahead.

540-456-4772, critzerfamilyfarm.com

Fall Festival Weekends at Hartland

Now through October 31, 10-6pm Saturday, 12-6 Sunday at Hartland Farm & Orchard Get lost in the corn maze, pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin, root for your favorite in the pig races, take a hayride, ride down the 60-foot tall slide and more.

Caramel apples for purchase. 540-364-2316, hartlandfarmandorchard.com

Hess Corn Maze and Family Fun

Now through November 1, 3-6pm MondayFriday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 12-6pm Sunday at Back Home on the Farm Corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, pig races, carousel rides and more. Come enjoy the maze with flashlights on Saturday nights from 7-10pm.

540-442-6493, backhome-onthefarm.com

Liberty Mills Farm Corn Maze

Celebrate Fall at Round Hill Farm

Showalter’s Orchard

Greenfield Fall Festival

Now through November 8 at Liberty Mills Farm, Somerset Get lost in Central Virginia’s largest corn maze of over 25-acres. Admission includes puzzles within the maze, hay rides (when operating) and activities/games. 40 varieties of pumpkins and gourds.

882-6293, libertymillsfarm.com

Now through November, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Pick your own pumpkins and apples, hard cider tastings, mums and orchard market.

540-896-7582, showaltersorchard.com

Layz S Ranch Pumpkin Patch

September 26- October 31, 4-7pm Fridays, 10am-6pm Saturdays at Layz S Ranch, Palmyra Pumpkin patch, hay rides, hay maze, hay pyramid, corn maze, corn pit, corn slide, apple slingshot and more. Chili cook-off October 10 from 10am-6pm.

591-0898, layzsranch.com

September 26-October 31, 3-6pm weekdays, 10am-5pm weekends at Round Hill Farm Hayrides, a hay-bale maze, farm animals, moon bounces and a tire-swing playground.

Pony rides, pumpkins, barrel train rides and face painting additional.

540-308-8245, round-hill-farm.com

September 26-October 31, Saturdays 10am6pm, Sundays 1-5pm at Greenfield Farm Pumpkins, hayrides, farm animals, toddler play area, giant slide and corn maze.

985-7653, greenfieldfallfest.com

Pumpkin Patch at Adventure Farm

October, Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-5pm at the Pole Barn, Adventure Farm, Earlysville Hay rides, corn maze, barnyard animals, pick-your-own pumpkins. Fun for the whole family. 971-8796, adventurefarm.net

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Remove seeds from pumpkin. Put in bowl with salt water. Let set for 15 minutes. Drain in strainer. Pat dry with paper towel to remove excess pumpkin. While seeds are drying combine 8 tablespoons melted margarine in bowl. One and a half teaspoon seasoned salt.

6 teaspoon worchestershire sauce. Put dry seeds into mixture to coat. Spread seeds on parchment paper on cookie sheet.

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October 1-November, Weekdays 8am-5:30pm, Saturdays 8am-5pm Stop by and pick the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to take home and decorate yourself.

540-943-8408, milmont.com

Sinkland Farms 23rd Pumpkin Festival

October 3 & 4 through October 31 & November 1, Saturdays & Sundays, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm at Sinkland Farms Corn maze, hayrides, live music, horseback trail rides, pumpkin chunkin’, children’s activities and more.

540-382-4647, sinklandfarms.com

Come Play in the Hay! Greenfield Fall Festival 2015 Greenfield is a great educational activity for people of all ages. Take home a pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, farm animals and try the giant slide! And of course play in the 5 acre corn maze. There is also a play area for toddlers.

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Creative Works Farm

October 8-November 1, Saturdays & Sundays, Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 12-6pm Skeeter’s corn maze, games, pumpkins and more. Flashlight trips throught the maze Oct. 11, 18 & 25.

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Storybook Pumpkin Display

October 20-30 at JMRL - Northside Families are invited to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite children’s book character. Paint it, dress it, accessorize it, but no carving. One entry per family. Pumpkins may be brought to the library beginning October 20.

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October 31-November 1, 10am-10pm Saturday, 12-6pm Sunday at Back Home on the Farm Bring your own pumpkin or pick one on the farm and smash it any way you want. Throw your jack-o-lantern against a wall, play bowling with them, use a hammer and more.

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Halloween Fun

From Spooky Stories to Tricks and Treats

Haunted Camp Weekends

October 9-31, Friday-Saturday at Misty Mountain Camp Resort Trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, magic pumpkin patch, hayrides, karaoke, air brush tattoos, best decorated campsite contest, campfire karaoke and more. 888-647-8900, mistymountaincampresort.com

Haunted Henricus: Things That Go Bump in the Night

October 22, 7-9pm at Henricus Historical Park Come listen to European stories early Colonists told as they recounted tales from their homeland. Tours not appropriate for children under 6. Registration required.

804-748-1611, henricus.org

Harvest Fest with Spooktacular Fun

October 23-25 at Wintergreen Resort Come for a weekend of family-friendly Halloween events with spooktacular activities for all ages beginning with storytelling around the campfire on Friday at 8pm.

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Boo at the Zoo

October 23-25, 5:30-8:30pm at National Zoo, Washington DC Enjoy more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and decorated trails, and a new entertainment stage with a DJ spinning Halloween favorites, musicians and jugglers. Don’t miss a themed hay maze and scarecrow field. 202-633-4888, fonz.org

Fright Nights at Adventure Farm

October 23, 24 & 30 , 6-9pm at Adventure Farm Enter Adventure Farm for a spooky surprise.

Visitors will encounter various ghosts & goblins. Not recommended for children under 8. 971-8796, adventurefarm.net

21st Annual Spirit Walk

October 23-25 & 30, 6-9pm locations vary Visit haunts of the past and hear stories for memoriable residents of our community’s past. Tours typically sell out. 296-1492, albemarlehistory.org

Ghost Stories

October 24, 7pm at Staunton Public Library Come hear award-winning Barb Lawson tell scary stories of the season. Not for the faint of heart or those under eight. Cider and cookies too.

540-332-3902, stauntonlibrary.org

Yappy Howl-O-Ween

October 25, 12-3pm at Keswick Vineyards Dress your pups in costumes and support the Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA. 244-3341, keswickvineyards.com

Dog Fest

October 25, 1-4pm at Darden Towe Dog Park All things canine—games, free treats, special guests, pet-related services and special events like the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Dress Up As Your Dog Contest.

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October 25, 1-4pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond A harvest celebration sure to please the whole family with live music, pumpkin decorating & green fun in the Children’s Garden. 804-262-9887, lewisginter.org

{our town calendar} Pumpkin Party Open House

October 30, 3-4:45pm at Northside Library Stop by any time and create a spooky decoration to take home and enjoy a treat!

973-7893, jmrl.org

Zombie Teen Lock-In

October 30, 5pm at Gordon Avenue Library Ever wanted to have the library all to yourself? Now you can! Please join us after the library closes on Friday for capture the flag zombie edition. There will be snacks, music, face painting and more. For grades 5-12. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Doggie Howl-O-Ween

October 30, 5:30-8:30pm at Downtown Mall This annual event raises funds to help fight canine cancer and includes doggie trick-ortreating, a parade on the downtown mall and a costume contest. Pick up your bag at the Dog and Horse Lovers Boutique. downtowncharlottesville.net

Boo Bash

October 30, 6-7:30pm at the Virginia Discovery Museum Parents can bring their little Halloween favorites ages 2-8 for a party too cute to spook. 977-1025, vadm.org

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October 30, 6:30-8:30pm at Crozet Library Put on your scariest, or funniest, costume and join in pre-Halloween festivities, including an edible Haunted House challenge! Work in teams to create a creepy, edible structure based on a scary story. All supplies provided.

Grades 6-12. 823-4050, jmrl.org

October 31, 4-8pm at CMoR Central All are invited to dress in their Halloween best for an evening full of family fun. Trick or Treat through the Holiday Village. Enjoy Halloween-themed activities and crafts!

804-474-7063, c-mor.org

October 31 at Carter Mountain Orchard Come enjoy face painting, hayrides, a pumpkin carving contest, a costume contest and learn how to “dip and decorate” a caramel apple. Trick or Treat hayride through the Orchard at designated times.

977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com

October 31, 10am-12pm at Participating Downtown Staunton stores Visit the Staunton Downtown Development Assoc. Witch and follow the pumpkins to participating stores to trick-or-treat.

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October 31, 4-6pm at The Lawn/Rotunda A long-standing tradition on the historic UVA Lawn. College students hand out goodies and parents don’t have to worry about zooming cars! Stop by Edgar Allan Poe’s room and say hello to the resident raven. virginia.edu

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Your Parenting Questions Answered My 10-year-old son is passionate about soccer and has been playing for several years. The problem is that he is not very good at it. While he can take this in stride on good days, there are others where he feels discouraged, especially when comparing himself to other boys on the team. I’m wondering how to help him with this.

I’m guessing that you and I are both thinking that this isn’t about soccer but about disappointment—about finding out that you are not as good at something that you always hoped you would be, about not fulfilling your dream. For your son, it’s about soccer. For someone else, it could be making it as an actor or getting

by Bob Taibbi into med school. What makes this all the more difficult in our culture, I believe, is both our competitive environment that forces us to constantly compare our performance against that of others and our focus on results and outcomes rather than on process and simply doing.

I would suggest having a conversation with your son about this. You want to acknowledge his disappointment and frustration; it might be helpful to tell a story about your own disappointments while growing up and how Email your parenting you handled them. concerns and queries to You want to reassure editor@IvyPublications.com. him that he is doing Yours might be included in his best to dampen any an upcoming issue! self criticism that may be lurking in his head. You also want to ask him if he actually enjoys playing soccer or being on a team even if he doesn’t feel his performance is all that great. If he doesn’t and is essentially focused on the outcome, he may want to consider finding another interest. If he does, he needs to hear from you that just playing because he enjoys it is good enough.

Finally, there’s a message to him that discovering his talents and passions in

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life is a process of elimination. Soccer may not be his strong suit, but there are plenty of other activities for him to try. In the process of exploring, he’ll learn more about his own natural ups and downs as well as enjoy the process of self-discovery.

My daughter seems to always have an excuse for something: not finishing homework or cleaning her room, blaming others; or hitting her sister because her sister touched her stuff. I’m worried this is becoming a serious pattern.

I think you have a right to be worried.

You probably view her as not taking responsibility for herself, yet she could just be using excuses and blaming others to avoid punishment. If you allow her do so, even sometimes, it can be a difficult habit to break. It’s easy to get sidetracked as a parent if you allow yourself to get caught up in the story—all the reasons the homework wasn’t done, why her sister is always touching her stuff and she’s sick of it.

The key in changing this is to stay focused on the behavior. The bottom line— homework needs to be completed and you don’t hit even if you are frustrated.You have choices and need to take responsibility for your actions. So skip drilling into the story, but rather say what the bottom-line behavior is, the problem, and take action in terms of clear consequences in a calm, matter-of-fact way. If that’s hard to do in the moment because you’re upset, take a break and circle back.

Finally, have a separate conversation about the problem under the problem.

Talk about homework and what makes it difficult to complete or what support she needs to manage it and brainstorm about finding ways to keep her kid sister out of her stuff—moving them to a higher shelf where she can’t reach them. And as always, be a good role model; make sure you’re stepping up and taking responsibility for your actions. Show your daughter that you practice what you preach.

Author of 10 books and more than 300 articles — including the regular “Ask Bob” column in this magazine — Bob has 41 years of experience in couple and family work and is in private practice in Charlottesville (bobtaibbi.com).

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{living well healthy family} Nightmares & Sleep Fears Help Your Child Confront Her Bedtime Fears

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When children reach the preschool years, imaginations start to run wild. It’s no wonder then that nightmares peak around this age. “Young children don’t have the experience or words to put to their very active imaginations, so during sleep they may attribute something unpleasant that happened during the day to a monster or other scary figure,” says Pearl Yu, MD, a UVA Children’s Hospital pediatric sleep expert, who sees infants to adolescents’ at clinics in Forest Lakes and Fishersville.

Because nightmares can be particularly scary for youngsters, it’s helpful to teach children not to be afraid of bad dreams or the dark. “Young children don’t understand that their dreams aren’t real. So it’s important for Mom or Dad to soothe them and give them confidence that they can beat their ‘bad’ dreams,” Yu says. She adds darkness cues our brain to release melatonin, making us sleepy; thus, darkness is necessary

by Kelly Casey for sleep. Helping children understand that darkness shouldn’t be frightening at bedtime can help promote optimal sleep hygiene, and “tell your child that a dark room is great for his brain.” If he’s still apprehensive, tell him to “make the dark fun by creating shadow puppets or some other non-stimulating game before bed.”

While everyone will have a nightmare, sleep terrors are much less common.

These sleep disturbances occur in 3 to 6 percent of children, and especially among kids whose sibling or parent had them, Yu says. Like nightmares, sleep terrors are nothing to worry about but can be scary for parents. They typically occur after a child falls asleep. A child may open his eyes or keep them shut while screaming inconsolably for up to 45 minutes. “The child will have no memory of a sleep terror. Everyone else is freaked out, but the child is fine,” Yu says.

If sleep terrors or nightmares are interrupting your household, Don’t Ignore Snoring here’s what to do. At night, it’s fine to go through the act of looking under the bed and inside the closet to reassure your child nothing Most sleep issues can be resolved is hiding there. During the day, encourage your child to talk about with good sleep habits at home. But a bad dream or have her draw a picture, crumple it up and throw snoring could be a sign of a condition it away. It’s NOT a good idea, Yu says, to leave a light on or let your that if left untreated could lead to child co-sleep. She has seen these loving acts lead to more vexing sleep deprivation and poor academic sleep issues in the long run. performance. Learn more at If your child has a sleep terror, don’t panic. Just make sure he is childrens.uvahealth.com in a safe place, don’t try to wake him and know that he will outgrow (search “sleep apnea”). them. “We don’t know what causes sleep terrors but we think they are due to an over-arousal of an immature central nervous system,” Yu says.

Sleep deprivation for any reason can trigger sleep terrors and other types of parasomnias (unusual behavior during sleep) such as confusional arousal, sleepwalking and bedwetting. The best way to prevent any of these, Yu says, is to keep children on a consistent sleep schedule with enough sleep for age and avoid staying up late and sleeping in on weekends.

Kelly is a medical writer for the University of Virginia Health System. For more insight on kids’ health, go to childrens.uvahealth.com.

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Moving Moms Transitioning with the Help of Others

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In preschool, as the weather turns cold, students learn about snowflakes. “No two are alike,” teachers explain. Out come the scissors and the white tissue paper. The children snip voids in the sheets, hold them up and see for themselves. Each one is different and beautiful, even the ones with crud smudges from the snack table.

Like snowflakes, facets of new motherhood are simultaneously universal and unique. Add a family move into the mix, and the postpartum pattern becomes more complex. Whether the relocation is to a new neighborhood, city or country, the transition is easier if there are others who have “been there” and understand.

“We lost our support network of family and friends when we moved from North Carolina to Louisville in 1966,” my mother recently recalled about her early parenting career. She and my father relocated to Kentucky for work when their first child was

by Whitney Woollerton Morrill just six weeks old. Two local women got my mom through that first year: Anne, who’d also just moved to town; and Edie, a resident who already knew it well. “It’s so helpful to have someone who isn’t judgmental and who knows what you’re going through postpartum,” Mom shared. Anne and my mother went on walks to explore their new neighborhoods. Edie recommended local doctors and invited my parents to holiday meals.

The 1960s were long before the internet. Now, new moms can orient themselves to a new neighborhood, city or country online. Google Maps, parenting listservs like Charlottesville’s PNOC (Parenting Network of Charlottesville) and websites for pediatricians, schools and daycares are among the resources available to relocating families. But once they’ve landed in their new location, nothing compares to the knowledge of other real-life parents who Become Localized have been there, done that.

The same is true for new-again mothers who relocate after Exchange ideas and info on having their second, third or fifth child. Elise Pittenger is an networking forums and support orchestral musician who moved to Charlottesville this year from groups available throughout Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She and her husband, Fernando Rocha—a Charlottesville. For a list of professor of musical performance—are parents to daughters Elena connections like the PNOC, see (3) and Carolina (6 months). Here on a nine-month sabbatical, CharlottesvilleFamily.com under Pittenger and Rocha relish Charlottesville’s family-friendly green the family support clubs spaces, but they miss the urban vitality and frequent, spontaneous and groups tab. human interactions they left behind in Brazil.

“I’m glad my children were newborns in Brazil,” remarks Pittenger, who is American. “Being a new mother can be quite isolating. I loved being able to run across the street to the grocery store where I knew all the cashiers and could come back later to pay if I needed to. The owners of a bakery in our neighborhood love our children and have pictures of them on their Facebook page.” These days, Pittenger and Rocha frequent the Downtown Mall to find community. They’re also excited to spend time with other families new to Charlottesville whom they’ve met through Elena’s preschool.

Before long, they just might be cutting out snowflakes together.

Whitney is an architect who designs and writes for families. Her blog is theCoconutgirl.com.

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Sometime early in life, usually around the preschool age of three, a kid discovers money. They figure out they need the shiny stuff in mom’s purse if they are to get their paws on that special toy they just saw advertised during cartoons.

They know that money has rewards, but what they don’t know is how much value it has.

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Teaching kids about money and saving is an ongoing process. As soon as the child is old enough to understand that money is a way to get the things he wants, it’s time to begin teaching some basic money concepts. For some children, that may be as young as preschool, and experts agree that it’s okay to start that young as long as the concepts being taught are not abstract. Still, the lesson doesn’t end with preschoolers, as anyone with teens is aware, lessons about money and saving are ongoing. Knowing that, following are some tips to help parents teach their kids about money and saving.

Teach age-appropriate concepts.

While preschoolers may be ready to learn basic concepts such as calling coins by their names, keeping money in a safe place and paying for something at the store by trading money for it, other, more abstract concepts are way beyond their grasp. It’s not until elementary school, when kids begin to understand numbers that they can really understand money issues.

“At this age, they have the concept of one-onone correspondence,” says Yvonne Gustafson, PhD, a parenting consultant in Columbus. In other words, if you have 12 cookies on a tray, they understand that either 12 friends each get a cookie or two people each get six cookies. Other concepts, such as debit and credit cards, are beyond most elementary children.

Nevertheless, it’s a money concept that should be introduced to older children, especially before they head off to college and get bombarded with credit card offers. In general, parents should know where their child is developmentally before introducing certain money concepts.

Give your child an allowance. Allowance is a wildly debated topic, but the debate most often centers on whether the allowance should or shouldn’t be tied into family chores. Like most money issues, what a child is taught is closely linked to the family’s values. That’s why one school of thought believes that kids should do family chores simply because they are a member of the family, much like Mom or Dad doesn’t get paid for

mowing the lawn or doing the dishes. Kids can earn extra money for chores they do above and beyond the norm, or if they decide to mow a neighbor’s lawn. On the other side of the argument, there are parents who believe that allowance should be connected to the work a child does around the house.

Experts warn against common allowance pitfalls, such as using it as a reward or punishment. That means parents shouldn’t withhold a child’s allowance if he doesn’t eat his dinner. Likewise, they shouldn’t use an allowance to entice good behavior, such as offering it in exchange for good grades. Consider alternative rewards, such as a trip to the park, a new book or an afternoon at the movies. If it’s necessary to take away privileges, try withholding TV time instead.

The purpose of an allowance is to teach children how to make decisions, how to prioritize between needs and wants and how to handle money. Still, it may not be practical for every family, and not all families can afford to give their child an allowance. It’s best to base the decision on the individual situation.

Alice Crites, a creator of the Money On The Bookshelf program for young children, also cautions parents to carefully structure the allowance. “Keep track of how much you are giving the child, and make it clear what that should cover,” she says. “Adjust it according to the child’s age.” When deciding how much to give your child, consider the age of the child and what the allowance will cover. “The allowance should be enough funds to cover the agreed-upon expenses with some

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left over for extras,” says Crites. “Yet, limit the amount given to require children to make choices.”

All debate aside, experts know that an allowance system can work when parents set clear rules and guidelines.

Crites encourages parents to carefully consider the following: What will the allowance cover? What items do you currently buy that your child will now buy using allowance money? What can or cannot be purchased regardless of whose money will be used? Will the basic rule be that your child receives no additional money if he or she runs out of allowance money?

Teach your child to budget. “All families have the goal for their child to learn the responsible use of money, but we all do it differently,” says Gustafson.

That’s why spending categories will vary from family to family. If a parent values saving, then he should encourage his child to save. If the family believes that money should be given to church or charity, then include that in the child’s budget.

Establishing categories, such as savings, spending and giving best accomplish this.

Decide beforehand how much should be placed in each category, and remind the child of upcoming expenses. For instance, a parent might say, “Joey’s birthday is coming up. How much will you need to set aside for a gift?”

Establish a savings account. Crites believes that children as young as four or five can start saving money in a savings account, but not all financial institutions are receptive to children’s accounts. It may be necessary to shop around for a bank that meets the needs of your child.

For young children, it may be easier to save in a piggy bank. Young children sometimes think that if they give their money to the bank to hold, they may never see it again.

Still, not all kids are motivated to save. “Saving is an adult value,” says Gustafson. Consequently, kids may need an incentive. One way to do that is to hold off on buying something your child really wants, instead forcing her to save for the larger purchase. This also teaches delayed gratification, a concept that our society tends to devalue. Some parents encourage saving by contributing matching funds to their child’s savings.

For every dollar the child saves, Mom and Dad agree to add a dollar of their own.

Teach them to be savvy shoppers.

That means they need to know about advertising and the importance of being an educated consumer. Encourage them to think carefully about a purchase before they buy. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to leave the wallet or purse at home. That eliminates spontaneous spending and encourages thoughtful shopping. Talk about fads, and warn against spending money on trendy items. Gustafson says, “When your child says, ‘But, Mom, everybody has a pair of shoes like that,’ it becomes a wonderful learning opportunity. The parent can say, ‘Let’s go see what that costs.’ Then, ‘How would you earn that money?’”

But there may also be times when it’s okay to let your child make a poor purchasing decision. It’s often the best way for her to learn. A parent’s role is to guide, but not dictate.

Share information about the family finances with your child. This teaches the child that money is limited, and that is why they can’t have everything they want. “Let them watch you pay the bills and explain total income versus bills and how much goes into each category,” says Crites. Gustafson agrees: “We are trying to help them understand that family resources are finite,” she says. “There is a pool of money that the family has for different things. So much can go for play things, so much for a house and food and electricity. Spell it out for them with Monopoly money if you have to.” The more information the parent shares, the less the child will worry and the better she will understand.

Teach older kids the benefits of investing. As early as junior high school, and definitely by high school, kids are ready to learn about the benefits of investing their money. The National Association of Investment Clubs is a non-profit organization of investment clubs and individual investors. It is dedicated to educating its members about sound investing principles that will help people become successful longterm investors. NAIC vice president of development Robert A. O’Hara says that kids have an incredible advantage when they begin investing at an early age.

“We advocate investing a little bit of money each month, buying growth companies and holding them for the long term,” he says. “When you look at the time benefit in our program, the earlier you get started, the better off you are.”

But parents have to help with the commitment.

“I told my teenage son, Tyler, that we were only talking about two pizzas a month, and that is the $20 going into his investment account,” says O’Hara.

“You need to readjust your life to put that money aside.” To get kids interested, he suggests setting up a custodial account for the child at an early age and encouraging the child to invest regularly.

“Consider matching what they invest dollar for dollar,” he says. “Then they can be off on an investment by 50 percent and still not lose any money.” Establish a family investment club where funds are pooled and invested together.

The NAIC works hard to educate kids about the benefits of investing. Its Young Investors newsletter is targeted to high school kids. “I have seen a ton of great kids, and many are much better investors than I am,” says O’Hara. “Learning how to find companies to invest in is not all that hard. It’s strictly a matter of the monthly discipline to do something. With discount brokerage firms and fractional share purchases, you can start as low as $10 if you want to. But then you are on your way.”

The bottom line is that families need to talk about money and money issues, increasing communication along the way. Life is full of everyday experiences when parent and child can share their thoughts about money and saving.

Simply remember where your child is developmentally before you tackle a subject that is beyond his realm.

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For Peabody, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

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young as Pre-K, it wanted to continue to stretch its opportunities for its students.

To be successful with teaching students at such a young age, no matter the subject, hands-on instruction is critical.

But, how can a teacher successfully encourage such little sponges to grasp a foreign language when they are still learning their first language? That’s ideal though—young children are at the age when their influential stages of learning are higher than normal. Just as with many other programs and schools

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More than one child has been inspired to go home and set up learning centers around their house or teach their parents about the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon. One little girl who is shy in class enjoys naming objects in French at home and teaching her parents the language. The fire has been lit.

Señorita Mary-Patricia Moynihan, a Spanish instructor at Peabody, is known amongst the Kindergarten students for her familiar game—Simon Says. Only this time, it’s “Simón Dice.” The young students need only to listen, watch what the teacher is acting out and decide

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them settle and focus, or she teaches the parts of the body by pointing to each and annunciating for emphasis. After

these are repeated and practiced, she adds an action verb, which can also be acted out. Soon the students are learning full sentences, boosting their confidence.

This prepares them to read, write and interact in the new language.

Beginning as early as Kindergarten, students are introduced to Spanish and French twice a week for 25 minutes at a time. “I’m sure you understand

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about the attention span of 5-year-olds,” Mademoiselle Maryline points out. They are given a semester with each language and the corresponding teacher. In second grade, the students begin to read and write.

It is a natural progression, never forced.

Grammar instruction begins in third grade, and by fourth grade, students will chose a language to focus on (French or Spanish) until they graduate in eighth grade.

According to research, studies have shown that bilingual students have a unique grasp of the English language— an

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Charlottesville Catholic School 964-0400 cvillecatholic.org Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8 Prepares students to embrace their world through lives of faith, service and leadership. Nationally recognized for academic excellence, with an intellectually stimulating curriculum, variety of electives, extracurricular activities and community service opportunities. All faiths welcome.

See ad page 55 Charlottesville Waldorf School 973-4946 cwaldorf.org Parent-child and Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8 Committed to bringing a rich academic, artistic and physical education to our student body based on the ideals of imagination, intellectual curiosity, social responsibility and diversity.

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of trying out new words he or she is not quite comfortable with annunciating.

In this system, early learners are not required to speak out loud in the new language at first; but when the time is right, they do express themselves.

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Skills are adapted naturally through song, dance, finger plays and general exposure to French or Spanish. For example, the teacher may call out action words for the children to respond with the correct action. Perhaps she will say “saltar,” and all of the children will jump.

Or, the teacher will tell a story and ask the pupils to act it out. Using one’s whole body, and full attention, makes the activity memorable and impressionable compared

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A teacher’s role in a child’s learning process is extremely important, yet the support and encouragement of peers can be all the more impactful. A mother of an elementary-aged child explained how combining positive influences with learning a foreign language impacted her son in more than one way. “The Peabody Pre-K program gave my son incredible confidence to not be afraid to take risks

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When it is possible, Mademoiselle Maryline says she likes to attach the curriculum to exciting cultural events such as the Tour De France. Even more exciting is the opportunity for a new exchange program with Charlottesville’s sister city Besançon, France. The students will have the chance to converse with other students their age via Skype, connecting

two

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can

keep

their

students

experiences “as real as possible.” These video conferences will also branch out into students becoming pen pals.

In talking to my friends and colleagues about writing this article, one thing was clear. When it comes to early cultural experiences, we can all remember the food

of

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culture.

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Daily one-to-one, small class size and individualized instruction ensure students reach their potential. See ad page 57 Peabody School 296-6901 peabodyschool.org Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8 Offers in-depth programs to serve academically advanced students. Learn alongside highly skilled faculty. A rich curriculum offers weekly experiences in French, Spanish, visual art, music, drama, P.E., technology & service learning.

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Wondering where else your little learner and the rest of the family can dive into other cultures around Charlottesville? The Festival of Cultures that happens in Lee Park every spring showcases activities, storytelling, dance, food and art, keeping a family happy (and full) all day. Alliance Française de Charlottesville offers classes and cultural events to kids and adults from “beginner to expert” level, and Speak language center offers other options such as summer camps and one-onone language instruction. In addition,

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+ The A Study Guide Help Your Child Conquer Test Stress! by Teri Cettina

My daughter’s first fourth grade social studies test was a tough lesson in study skills—for both of us. Sophie is a good student and seemed comfortable with the class material, so I let her prepare on her own for what we both thought would be a simple exam. When Sophie got the test back, though, she and I were devastated by her less-than-passing grade. Much too late, obviously, I asked Sophie how she had studied. “Like everyone did...I think. I read the chapter again,” she said.

That was it? She hadn’t made any flash cards? Written down key vocabulary words? She responded with The Blank Look.

Major “Aha!” mom moment: Teachers often don’t coach kids on how to study for tests. “I may show my students how to make flash cards or use visual tricks to remember facts (see ‘Science & Social Studies’), but I have to focus my time teaching the actual subject matter,” says 2008 National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen. “We teachers rely heavily on parents to help kids with studying, since they have the

best sense of how to make new information ‘stick’ with their particular child.”

Don’t worry: You don’t have to become your child’s study buddy (who has time for that?). But you can keep your own cheat sheet of study techniques to share with your student.

Test out one or two of these tips before your child’s next exam, and he’ll soon have A-level test-prep skills.

Math Talk it out. Have your child review the major math concepts in each chapter he’s studying and either say aloud—in his own words—or write on index cards the general gist of each topic. For example, “Factors are two numbers you multiply together to get another number. 2 x 3 = 6, so 2 and 3 are factors of 6.”

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{inspiration education} Work it out. “After that, the best way to study math is just to do actual problems on paper or a dry-erase board,” says a dad of two daughters and middle school teacher. Have your child use problems from his textbook or go online to an “extra resources” site the textbook publisher provides. Other online practice sites are coolmath.com, funbrain.com and mathcats.com.

Add color. When doing long division or other problems that require multiple steps, coach your child to complete each line or section in a different colored pencil. Visual learners stay focused longer when they use color, and all kids benefit from being able to separate the various sections of a long math problem.

Play “beat the buzzer.” Timed math quizzes can be stressful for many kids. So why not make the testing process a game? If her son’s typical test is 100 multiplication problems to complete in five minutes, Julie prints out that same number of problems at home. Search online for “free printable math worksheets.”

Her 9-year-old gets five chances to “beat the buzzer”—a timer set for five minutes. “He loves the challenge; and on each try, he gets progressively more accurate and calmer about being timed,” says Julie.

Draw it out. “Many kids, particularly visually oriented learners, understand story problems better if they see them on paper,” says Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D., author of Super Study

Skills. Encourage your child to draw simple pictures such as a rectangle with the length of each side marked for figuring out area or perimeter—both during her math study sessions and on scratch paper during a test—particularly for story problems involving shapes, sizes, distances or lengths.

Spelling Picture this. On the front of an index card, have your child draw a simple picture of each spelling word along with the first letter of the word—as a clue. She should write the correct spelling on the back of the card. At study time, have your child check the picture, then spell the word aloud or write it on paper—whichever helps her remember best. She can check herself by reading the back of the card. If she spells the word wrong, have her write it twice on scratch paper or a dry-erase board (kids love dry-erase boards!) and spell it aloud twice.

Let ‘em eat their words. Fill a small container with dry, flavored gelatin mix. Have your child “write” her words with her finger, saying the letters aloud as she goes, suggests Stephanie, a teacher and mom of two. This finger-lickin’-good approach works great for both hands-on learners and kids who process information better if they hear it aloud (auditory learners). If you’d rather avoid the sugar and stained fingers, rice or sand works too.

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Get it on tape. Download a voice recording app to a phone or computer, and show your child how to say each spelling word, leaving long pauses after each word. When he’s done, have him replay the recording, write the words during the pauses, then check his work against his correct spelling list. Kids love making audio recordings (silly voices encouraged!) and can practice spelling all on their own (no parental help required, for once).

Study via stickies. Post tough spelling words throughout the house—on the refrigerator, bathroom door, mirrors— with colorful sticky notes, suggests the vice president of tutor management at Tutor.com, who is also a mom. “Kids can also put funny drawings or symbols on the notes to make them eye-catching and memorable,” she says.

Reading & Writing Read, circle, read, circle. Mom Julie taught her sons this simple but effective technique. Before your child reads the story or passage, have him skip forward to preview the questions. The drill: 1.

Read each question. 2. Circle important words in the questions, like “Make a list,” or “Who are the key characters?” 3. Now go back and read the entire paragraph or story. 4. Circle the parts of the passage that answer the questions. Now your child is ready to complete the questions more effectively.

Talk it out. Long reading passages can be torturous for auditory learners who do better when they hear information said aloud. No problem: Encourage your child to whisper the reading section to himself if his teacher allows it, or mouth the words, which can be just as effective, says the senior vice president of education outreach for Sylvan Learning Centers. “The information will stick in your child’s memory much more effectively this way,” he says.

Play detective. Improve your child’s focus by asking him to sleuth out the “5 Ws and 1 H” (Who, What, When, Where, Why and How) in every reading passage. If your child finds these “main

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3 Days Before the Test: Have your child reread key textbook chapters and notes.

2 Days Before the Test: Ask your child to recite key points out loud—to you, a sibling or even a favorite toy—without looking at notes or his textbook. Have him check his points. Did he remember correctly?

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1 Day Before the Test: If the teacher provided a practice test or online study guide, your child should complete it now. On the questions he missed, have him reread key points in the text or his notes.

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The Day of the Test: If your child is game, encourage him to skim his notes in the morning. If he’s a worrier, skip the last-minute studying and help him relax with belly breaths or tension-breaking jumping jacks. A “good luck” note in his backpack is always a nice touch!

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Ace the essays. Before a test, help your child make up essay questions to practice answering at home. An easy way to preplan essays: A “mind map” or web. For example, if the question is “What can ordinary people do to help the environment?” your child would write “Help environment” in a center circle.

Around it, she can jot ideas in additional circles, such as “pick up litter” or “use china instead of paper plates.” Once she’s drafted all her options, she’ll write them in a paragraph, from most important to least.

Science & Social Studies Go “old school.” Flash cards are a triedand-true way to help kids remember complex facts. One mom has her daughter write key words or concepts on the front of colorful index cards and jot definitions on the back. After her daughter studies the cards, mom quizzes her. Cards answered correctly are kept in a pile, while mom “wins” the ones she missed. Her daughter’s goal is to win all the cards and the right to brag loudly!

Make up mnemonics. Geisen is a huge fan of acronyms. These are words or phrases formed by using the first letter of each word in a list. They’re great for helping kids memorize long lists of

formulas, planets, animals and more.

Have your child create his own silly ones (humor boosts memory!) or search online for some classics like: The Great Lakes: HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) Order of operations for solving a complex math problem: “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally”= PEMDAS (Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication/ Division, Addition/Subtraction) Get artsy: Geisen encourages students to draw simple diagrams of tough concepts or scientific processes such as the cycle of water evaporation. Silly pictures also help them remember challenging vocabulary words.

Example: “When a kid is trying to remember the meanings of ‘dominant’ and ‘recessive’ in genetics, she could draw a picture of a big dog barking at a tiny dog. The name on the big dog’s collar could be ‘Dom’ and the little one could be ‘Recess.’”

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Play online. Many textbooks offer online practice tests your child can access from home. Kids love having an excuse to play computer games, and test scoring is immediate so your child can instantly see where he needs more study. A bonus: Practice tests often foreshadow the actual exam. Once your child understands the kind of questions the test may include, he’ll be better prepared for the real deal.

Teri, a freelance writer and mom, still recalls the song she learned in fourth grade for remembering the 50 states.

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We’re lucky to have four beautifully distinct seasons here in Charlottesville, but if I had to choose my favorites, fall and spring would top the list. With spring comes FLOWERS! Redbuds, dogwoods, cherries, azaleas, daffodils and tulips light up the landscape after what often feels like a long, dreary winter. Then there is fall; when the break from summer’s high temperatures finally arrives, our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains turn red, yellow and orange, and football returns to town along with pumpkin spice flavored everything. In the landscape, fall and spring are intricately connected. Gardening efforts we put forth in fall bear fruit, both figuratively and literally, come spring.

With few exceptions, trees, shrubs, perennials and even turf grasses benefit from being planted in the fall over any other time of the year.

Spring blooming bulbs actually require a fall planting in order to bloom the following spring. For these reasons, Virginia has declared October “Fall is for Planting Month.”

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Have you tried digging a hole in hard, dry clay in August? Not only is it about as easy as digging through concrete, you probably required your second shower of the day by the time you were done digging. In the fall, gardeners benefit from cooler temperatures and more moisture in the soil. You can plant your entire garden without being soaked in sweat or having your shovel just bounce off of the hard packed clay! It’s easier on the plants too. You see, heat filled days stress plants by pulling moisture from their leaves. As a result, all their energy goes into merely surviving. When it’s cool, the plants don’t have to struggle so much, and they can direct their energy into things like root growth.

If we plant in the fall, the plant will take advantage of the cool air temperatures and warm soil temperatures to develop a root system that will expand over the next nine months until the heat of summer returns. By then, the plant will be well suited to survive the dog days of summer.

Planting in the fall is also ideal because disease and insect pressures are reduced.

This too is a benefit to both gardener and plant. Anyone who tinkers in the garden knows the frustrations of swatting away insects and reapplying tick spray. It’s a real treat to enjoy time outdoors without as many creepy crawlies lighting on you.

The plants benefit too by not having to waste energy fighting off pests.

With fall usually come more regular rain showers and less moisture. With one or two supplemental waterings a week, plants will flourish. This translates to less of a need to drag hoses around the garden in order to keep everything sufficiently watered. If you are like me, the inevitable wrestling match that occurs with each hose use probably deters you from doing much supplemental watering.

Fall planting isn’t all about making life easier for plants and gardeners. It is actually a requirement if you want to enjoy spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocus and tulips. Bulbs require a cooling period in order to bloom. This can be forced through artificial means, by refrigerating bulbs. Fortunately, winter provides us with a natural cooling that does just the trick. All we have to do is get the bulbs in the ground before it freezes and come spring, we’ll be enjoying our

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There is one other reason that fall is a good time to plant, and it might be my favorite. SALES! Admit it, you love a good bargain. Sadly, clearance sales usually come at the wrong time like parkas half off in June and bikinis half off in December. Well, not plant sales.

They happen at just the right time…FALL. Garden centers begin clearing out their inventory in preparation for winter, and we reap the rewards.

You might have to overlook a few blemishes to get the deal, but it will be worth it. You’ll likely find a plant with a dried or damaged limb or two or one with roots growing out the bottom of the pot.

Look them over carefully and determine if a little pruning and time will allow the plant to outgrow its awkward stage.

If you decide to take advantage of a great deal and the benefits of planting in the fall, be sure that you plant your new addition properly. Start by choosing the right plant for the location where you are gardening. Consider sun versus shade, soil type and moisture requirements.

Once you have chosen the right plant for your location, focus your efforts to soil preparation and properly digging the planting hole.

Step into a sturdy pair of shoes and grab your shovel and gloves. You’ll also want to have some good quality compost on hand. Incorporating compost as you dig in your garden will improve water-holding capacity, nutrition rates, microbial activity and the overall health

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{inspiration fall planting} of the soil. If you are digging a garden bed, consider mixing in one to two inches of compost over the entire area. If you are working on your lawn, topdress it with a half an inch of good quality compost.

When planting an individual plant, you want to avoid over-amending the planting hole, which could result in roots not working their way out of the hole and into the neighboring native soil. Instead, as you refill the hole, use about 25 percent compost and 75 percent native soil.

As you dig, make sure you don’t go too deep. It’s not only more work for you, but if you end up having to backfill, settling can occur and cause the plant to be too low in the ground. A planting hole should be not quite as deep as the container your plant is in and about twice-as-big around. By digging the hole wider, you are creating an environment that is easy for the young roots to grow through as they become established.

If any of your bargain purchases have roots that are sticking out the bottom of the container, take a pair of pruning shears and snip them so you can slide the plant out of the container. Then, carefully use your fingers or a tool to loosen the roots, and stretch them out so that they do not continue in a circling pattern. This is when gardening gloves come in handy, or else be prepared to be digging dirt out from under your fingernails for a few days.

Once you’ve loosened the roots, you should place the root

ball into the hole and begin back filling with the compost/ native soil mixture. Use your fist or foot to gently press down as you fill. This will help to eliminate large air pockets, which can hold water and result in root rot. Be sure that the soil does not rest too high on the trunk or crown. Apply a thin, one- to two-inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant and water deeply. You should keep the plant well watered until the ground freezes.

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bulbs when you once again start sleeping with the windows open at night. Once nighttime temperatures are consistently dipping into the 50s, you’ll want to plant your bulbs. Start by choosing a well-drained location. This will prevent the bulbs from rotting.

Next, work compost into the planting area to loosen the soil, and provide nutrients to the growing bulbs. Loosen the soil to a depth of eight inches and remove any rock, debris or weeds. Each type of bulb will have a required planting depth. Typically, larger bulbs are planted at a depth of six to eight inches and smaller bulbs at a depth of four or five inches. Place the bulbs into the planting hole with the pointy tip up and roots, if any, down. Backfill the planting hole and lightly tamp the soil. Do not compress too severely. Once planted, water lightly and wait patiently for spring to return.

One thing I implore you to do when planting bulbs is to focus on creating masses or clusters. Do NOT plant a single straight line of bulbs along your sidewalk or ring a tree in your yard with a single row. This is a sure fire way to look like a novice gardener. If you really want to impress the neighbors, consider layering different size bulbs that bloom at different times within the planting bed.

These techniques will provide more impact and interest in your spring display.

So, put the football game on the radio, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte and grab your gardening gear. A beautiful fall day spent in the garden will pay dividends of blooms next spring.

Add pansies or other frost-hardy annuals.

Water lightly.

Amy is a horticultural consultant and landscape designer and the Host

Keep planting soil moist, but not wet, throughout the winter.

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{until next time humorous reflections}

There’s scary, and there’s SCARY Those “Spooky” Experiences at All Ages

by Rick Epstein

When my youngest daughter Wendy was about 5 years

one of Custer’s soldiers using dead horses for cover. She’d

old, witches, ghosts and monsters were very real to her. But

sleep restlessly, kicking us every few minutes – maybe to

she had ways of dealing with them.

keep us semi-conscious and better able to guard the border

One night I was telling her a bedtime story as usual, stealing freely from any source I could think of: “...and suddenly, just as the witch was about to—”

of Dreamland.

The effectiveness of Wendy’s defenses depended upon constant vigilance and strict enforcement. But Wendy never

“DON’T SAY THAT WORD!” Wendy objected.

eased up because she knew what could happen. Speak a

“Oh!

forbidden word, turn off a lamp, leave the wrong door open –

Sorry,” I said. “Just as the WHANGDOODLE was

about to lock Hansel in a cage, a house fell out of the sky and landed on her.”

and somebody gets eaten.

This system gave Wendy a feeling of control and helped

“That’s better,” said Wendy, in the prim tone of someone

her cope with her fears. But as she approached adolescence,

who has forced a rude child to say “please.” Wendy did not

somebody left the Gates of Hell ajar and her life was

allow her attendants to use any of the words – witch, ghost,

infiltrated by mean girls – pitilessly judgmental, relentlessly

bat, monster or wolf. We were under orders to substitute the

cruel and armed with cell phones and computers with which

word “whangdoodle.” The silly word took the edge off the

to target, betray and attack. And it got worse in high school

scariness, and she could cope. She was good at knowing just

when mean boys came out of their middle-school comas and

how scared she needed to be.

“A nightmare was the only thing that routinely slipped past her defenses.”

joined the fray. For Wendy, Good Times Regional High School

When Wendy and her big

was a war zone filled with enemies, frenemies, brats, bigots,

sisters wanted me to borrow

bullies, gossips, goons, back-stabbers and the like.

the movie “The Wizard of

Wendy’s core insecurity and sassy demeanor were

Oz” from the library, I

irresistible to them and this time she had no protective

resisted,

remembering

protocols. Each day was a sortie into hostile territory and

how much the witch had

her only option was to fight it out for the duration—until

frightened me. (Also, I

Graduation Day.

knew the show would

Wendy is 20 now, a battle-scarred member of the Class of

expose a major source

2013. Her high school tormentors have been left far behind

for

and she’s feeling good. She has a few trusted friends and

my

bedtime-story

plagiarism.)

she’s taking some courses at the junior college.

But my wife said, “Go

Last week she and her pal Gianna, a fellow survivor of

ahead and get the movie.

Good Times Regional, were house-sitting. It was late at night

Wendy can handle it. You’ll see.”

and the place was quiet. Then a guitar, which was hanging on

And when the Wicked Witch

the wall, made a sudden noise as if someone had plucked a

appeared, Wendy yelled, “Quick! Cover my

string. PONNG! The girls looked at each other wide-eyed and

eyes!” It was another element in her ornate fear-management system.

then screamed as they ran out into the night.

The next morning she told me all about it with breathless

There’s more. At night she required that a nightlight

enthusiasm. “Dad! It HAD to be a ghost! I mean there was

and a 25-watt lamp remain on all night in her room. Her

no one VISIBLE anywhere near that guitar! That’s an old

candlepower requirements were as specific as those the

house; I’m sure someone has died there. Can you blame us

state’s Department of Education has for classrooms.

for running out?! We were ESCAPING!” Her eyes sparkled

Besides the lights, she required that her closet door be

and her cheeks were rosy. It was as if she’d just ridden a

secured so that nothing bad could emerge. The door to her

rollercoaster – or had a surprise visit from an old friend. One

room had to be open so that in case of trouble she could

from her childhood.

escape.

A nightmare was the only thing that routinely slipped past her defenses. But she had a strong fallback procedure.

She’d run into our room and nestle between her parents, like

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