Wild animals can be adorable. They can also carry diseases like rabies.
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Welcome spring! April marks the first full month of spring, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather. It is the time of year when we can open our windows and let the fresh spring air fill our homes. That is, once the yellow haze of pollen settles a bit. You can smell the aroma of flowers and cookouts filling the neighborhoods, as children are running around enjoying the outdoors. I do love the longer days, but the transition of Daylight Savings Time is always rough on me! It wreaks havoc on my circadian rhythm leaving me dragging for several days or more. Low energy level is something I think we can all relate to, with or without the time change. Parents are constantly on the go with carpools, work, errands, and after school activities. Even the fun weekend events can zap our energy. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for ways to add a little pep to your step, check out More Energy For Mama! Simple Ways To Up Your Beat, by Christina Katz. One of her suggestions includes protein. Everyone is different, but for me, this one really works! There is a noticeable difference in my afternoon energy levels when I start my day off with protein, instead of a high carb breakfast. If you find yourself feeling a little sluggish, try stretching. Stretching usually gives me a quick pick-me-up when I need it. This month we have also included something for any of you who may be looking at a new career. Whether you are just looking for something part-time or you are ready to jump in with both feet and take on something full time, you may find some fresh new ideas in Pam Molnar’s article, Try a New Career in a Year. While opportunities are limitless, these are certainly some great careers to check out. We have also included an expanded Summer Camp Directory. If you missed last months issue, or are looking for even more opportunities than were in the March issue, our expanded directory is for you! As I mentioned last month, if you see a camp you are interested in, I encourage you to register sooner rather than later. Many camps have limited space and may fill up quickly. For more family friendly events this spring, make sure you check out the Family Calendar. Now that the weather is nice, you will find the calendar is filled Easter egg hunts and other activities to enjoy together. I hope you and your family have a wonderful April!
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Childish vs. Defiant Behaviors spray-painted smiley face along the path Frustrated? Aggravated? Feeling from the car to my home. defeated in this thing we call parenting? As I opened the door to my home brimAllow me take you way, way, way back ming with boys, still stunned - I managed to the year1990 and the words of Vanilla to mutter that someone had spray painted Ice – Stop, Collaborate and Listen. Stop – the carport. Without missing a beat one of take a beat, take a minute and use some my twin sons excitedly said, “I discernment to understand know! Isn’t it great! Now everyif the behavior in front of you day when you come home you is A.) A childish behavior. or have a smile waiting for you!” B.) A defiant behavior. This “Wait….wha? You did that?” I is such a fundamental step said hesitantly. “Yep!” he said, that we keep hurdling past at full of pride. breakneck speed in the name Ummmmm. Ok. I am clearly of immediately implementing winning at parenting. After all, some type of consequence as they were growing up, I fully or punishment, in an effort to covered the whole, “Don’t get correct our children. We have into a car with a stranger even if to first stop and understand they offer you a puppy or candy, what is in front of us, and The actual smiley face don’t cross the street without that should then guide our looking, and always open the door for a response. lady and offer her your seat,” but clearly I I had the…ahem… “privilege” of expeFORGOT TO MENTION NOT TO SPRAY riencing a moment that perfectly illustrates PAINT HAPPY FACES ON CONCRETE. this concept just last week. As I was pulling My point in telling you that story is to into my driveway after a long day’s work, I ask you this – Childish behavior or Defiant was both stunned and horrified to discover behavior? Which would you say it was? Is that someone had spray painted a smiley he old enough to know not to do that? Theoface at the entrance to my carport. Furtherretically. But where was his heart? What was more, as I exited my vehicle, still very much his intent? Was that action based out of a in a state of disbelief, I noticed yet another
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“Forget you, I am going to tag your property” type attitude? No. His heart was for me. His heart was to bring me joy. His intent was to put a smile on my face everyday when I arrived home. So that’s where I begin. I shook my head, gave him a hug, thanked him for the sentiment. Then, in the words of Mr. Ice, we collaborated and listened…to some You Tube videos about how to remove spray paint. He learned. I loved. And our relationship remained connected. Had his heart been oriented toward defiance or overt disrespect, I likely would have then implemented a more punitive approach, but I took that second to assess the intent and that makes all the difference. So thanks Ice, Ice, Baby. We owe you one. Here’s a smiley face for you.
Sonia is a licensed social worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Her clinical focus is on helping parents and professionals understand the role of the brain in behavior, and how to adopt therapeutic parenting techniques to help mitigate negative behaviors. She travels the state speaking at various conferences on behavior and parenting and is a therapist for Kids To Love Foundation. Sonia is a mother to 7 sons, 3 of whom were internationally adopted, and is also a foster parent.
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Pensacola JazzFest
April 6 & 7 * 10 a.m.-8 p.m. * Seville Square Park Free admission; VIP passes available for $100 (VIP plus guest). Celebrate America’s unique musical art form with a stunning lineup of top talent, from local jazz standouts to world-renowned acts. For more info, visit http://jazzpensacola.com/jazzfest/ or call (850) 433-8382.
Bands on the Beach Returns
7-9 p.m. Tuesdays April-October * Gulfside Pavilion Casino Beach Bring your lawn chair and join us for hot music, smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. For more info, call (850) 932-2257 or visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-bands-on-beach/. April 2: Not Quite Fab; April 9: Rhinestone; April 16: Touch of Gray; April 23: The Legend Band; April 30: John Hart Project; and May 7: True Blue Band.
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Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella
April 5-6 @ 7 p.m. * April 7 @ 2:30 p.m. * Pensacola Little Theatre Bring the entire family to enjoy the classic telling of this ageless story. Moving to the definitive music of Prokofiev, Ballet Pensacola’s dancers will captivate your imagination as Cinderella seeks to escape her evil family and find Prince Charming. For more info, visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ or call (850) 432-2042.
Blue Angels Practice
April 2-3, 9-10, 16-19, 23-24 and 30 @ 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. Visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ or call (850) 452-3604 or for more info.
Pensacola Food Truck Festival
Play Pensacola Annual Easter Egg Hunt Presented by Chick-fil-A
April 5 * 5-10 p.m. April 6* 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Hosted by Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, the event will start on Friday as an “appetizer” to the main event, and feature several food trucks and a band. Saturday will be a foodies’ paradise with dozens of food trucks, live music, and the first-ever HabiVillage – a new feature to welcome the craftiest members of our community. For more info, visit pensacolahotwheels.org.
April 13 * 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola. Enjoy a day of FUN with Easter egg hunts up through age 12, music, carnival games, bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny and more! FREE admission, but please bring a non-perishable food item for Manna Food Pantries. No pets please. Service animals only. In the event of inclement weather, some or all activities may be moved indoors to the Vickrey Resource Center. For more info, call (850) 436-5670 or visit www.cityofpensacola.com/2637/Easter-Egg-Hunt. Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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Pensacola Civic Band: A Night of Gershwin
April 13 * 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Featuring some of the most beloved music from George and Ira Gershwin. We welcome to Pensacola famed saxophonist and former U.S. Navy Band soloist, Dale Underwood. For tickets or more info, call (850) 5953880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.
Disney on Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic
April 18-21 at Pensacola Bay Center. For tickets or more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.
3rd Annual Burger Battle by the Bay
35th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival
May 4 * 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. The only burger grilling contest of its kind in Pensacola! Hosted by the Suburban West Rotary Club and benefiting Take Stock in Children, teams compete in professional and backyard categories as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award. $10 in advance; $15 at the gate. All ages! For more info, visit www. burgerbattlebythebay.com/.
April 26-28 * Noon-11 p.m.; 10 a.m.11 p.m.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Maritime Park. 15,000 pounds of crawfish, provided by Cordova Crawfish Company! Cajun dishes such as red beans and rice, boudin balls, seafood gumbo, étouffée, jambalaya, pasta and more will be available, including traditional festival fare. For more info, call (850) 433-6512 or visit www.fiestapensacola.org/.
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Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime: The Best of Stage and Screen
May 3-5 * Saenger Theatre. A jam-packed concert filled with music from every genre, from classical to country and patriotic to musical theatre. This variety show showcases the individual and corporate talents of PCC’s outstanding singers. For tickets or more info, visit pensacolachildrenschorus.com or call (850) 434-7760.
Autism Pensacola’s Arts Festival
Come find your next beautiful thing at Autism Pensacola’s inaugural event, Art on the Green. This unique, one-day festival will take place April 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pensacola Country Club Tennis Center. Art vendors from all mediums will be featured, including artists on the autism spectrum who bring their individual vision to the event. The family-friendly event will include a Kid Zone, performing arts stage, artist vendor booths, food trucks, arts and crafts, a silent auction and so much more. Funds raised at this one-day festival will benefit the mission and programming of Autism Pensacola, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spots are still available. To get involved, contact Michelle Bussell at (850) 434-7171 or e-mail michelle@autismpensacola.org. Also visit https://autismpensacola.org/fundraisers/art-on-the-green/.
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April 13 * 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Maritime Park. Free one-day educational event where kids go through five mandatory skill stations: casting, knot tying, fishing tackle, ethical angling, and touch tank. Then they receive a free rod and reel (compliments of local sponsors, while supplies last) and, if conditions allow, have the opportunity to fish (catch and release only). All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring sunscreen, bag lunch and water. For more info, call (850) 487-0554.
Killer Queen: The Premier Tribute to Queen
April 20 * 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. For those looking for the classic ‘80s-era Queen experience, look no further than Killer Queen. With frontman Patrick Myers as the legendary Freddie Mercury, this killer tribute band brings to life the genius of Mercury and legacy of Queen in a spectacular display. For more info or tickets, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.
Be My Neighbor Day
April 27 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. A free family event spotlighting the neighborly values of Mister Rogers and featuring PBS KIDS stars: Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat and Mr. Steve! Community organizations will be on hand indoors and outside with children’s activity booths and useful info for parents. Call (850) 484-1200 or visit wsre.org/events/be-myneighbor-day/.
Pensacola Triathlon
April 28 * 6:15-11:45 a.m. Race headquarters at Maritime Park. Start with a swim in the refreshing Pensacola Bay, bike along the scenic out-and-back course, and run through Historic Pensacola neighborhoods and past cheering spectators.The event concludes with a festive waterfront awards party featuring music, great food and cold beverages. For more info, visit www.tripensacola.com/.
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GBMS Students Visit NAS Flight Deck
Gulf Breeze Middle School seventhgraders participated in the annual Flight Adventure Deck field trip to NAS Pensacola. This math-based field trip was filled with fun, and was a great way to learn the functions of airplanes and how they have changed over time. When students arrived, they split up into groups and completed three activities: the flight simulator, the air pressure lab and the plane measuring station. The flight simulator allowed students to pilot their own plane and navigate to get on to a landing strip and a hangar without the plane crashing. At the air pressure demonstration, staff member Jeddy “Bronco” Ruiz explained air pressure with an example of basketballs: the person with more basketballs was lower pressure and the person with the least basketballs had more air pressure. At the plane measuring station, students were tasked with finding the aspect ratio when they measured three real planes: the Wildcat, the Hellcat and the Bearcat. “The simulator was my favorite,” said Noah Allen. “It was the best. It felt like I was actually flying.” The groups then came back together and took a tour of the facility with Jonathan Runge of the Flight Adventure Camp. He explained that students can participate in a summer camp to expand on the same things they did on the field trip with more complexity. Every year 7th-graders look forward to going on the flight adventure field trip. They not only have fun, but also learn about things that might interest them. “This field trip was very fun,” said Caleb Buccela. “I learned a lot about all the planes.” Information provided by Anderson Tanner, Dolphin Echo staff writer
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Third-graders at St. Paul Catholic School recently wrote a biography poster report based on a “Who Was” book. Students dressed up as the famous person they read about and then gave a presentation on that person’s life. Seeing all the famous people in one classroom was so much fun and learning about all the famous people was especially enjoyable. Everyone did an outstanding job!
East Hill Christian School District History Fair Winners
East Hill students performed well at the District History Fair. Lily Treick received second place in the Jr. Individual Exhibit, the Escambia County PTA Award and the West Florida Genealogy Society Award; Gwyneth Keene received the Research in the Holocaust Award; Isaiah and Malachi Waters received the Fiesta of Five Flags Heritage Award; Anna Thomas and Lauren Bondurant received first place in the Sr. Group Exhibit, the Holiday and Mary Veal Award and the African American Heritage Award; Hunter and Cole Stegall and Tyler Yefremov received second place in the Sr. Group Exhibit; Savannah Hatsfelt and Katlyn Graves received third place in the Sr. Group Exhibit; and Grace Hamilton received second place in the Sr. Individual Website. Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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PHS IB Students Receive Military Academy Nominations
Congressman Matt Gaetz hosted a ceremony to announce the students in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties who will be receiving nominations from him to military academies this year. The students were introduced and given a paper bag with an academy hat in it. Everyone waited and opened the bags together to find out which military academy they were being nominated to attend. From here, Congressman Gaetz will serve as their advocate as they navigate the rest of the selection process. The Pensacola High School International Baccalaureate students and the military academies they will be nominated to attend were: Clint Hinrichs and Jeffrey Sutherland - U.S. Air Force; and Allison McGaugh and Malcolm Rivers - U.S. Navy.
Pine Forest Track Teams Take First Place at Steve Garst Invitational Pine Forest High School boys’ and girls’ track teams competed at the Steve Garst Track and Field Invitational at Washington High School recently. Both teams took first place out of 17 schools! The girls’ team is shown.
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LEAD Competes in its First Science Olympiad
L.E.A.D. Academy participated in the ACSI Science Olympiad for the first time this year. Participants competed with students in 6th through 9th grades at the University of West Florida, coming in first place in the Thermodynamic and Crime Busters events, second place in Heredity and Battery Buggy, and placing third overall in the district. They will continue to the state competition.
St. Paul Donates To Alpha Center
In January, K3-1st grade students and families at St. Paul Catholic School donated eight boxes of newborn diapers, six boxes of wipes and 18 gift bags full of toiletries to Alpha Center! Each gift bag was loaded with shampoo, conditioner, washcloths, a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, baby shampoo, baby lotion and diaper cream. This effort was part of serving our community during Catholic Schools Week. The kids put the items into the gift bags, said a prayer for the mothers and their babies, and painted crosses for decoration.
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Registration Now Open for Summer Montessori Teacher Training
Montessori School of Pensacola (MSP) will be the host location for a summer intensive schedule of the Montessori Teacher Education Center/San Francisco Bay Area’s (MTEC/SFBA) Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course that begins June 3. The course, which includes classroom instruction during June and July followed by practicum coursework, is led by faculty of MTEC/SFBA and is designed to prepare students for working with children two and one-half to six years old. There is a $100 registration fee to enroll before May 1; after May 1, the registration fee is $200. To enroll, create a user account on the MTEC/SFBA website: https://www.montessoritrainingusa. com/user/register. The Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course is geared for both existing teachers and those who aspire to become teachers of young children. Summer intensive dates are June 3-July 3 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and coursework continues through the school year. All classes will be held at Montessori School of Pensacola’s main campus, 4100 Montessori Drive, in Pensacola. Curriculum includes Montessori philosophy/ theory, child growth/development/psychology, observation in child development, practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language arts, art/music/movement, physical and life science, social studies, classroom leadership and more. The Montessori Teacher Education Center/San Francisco Bay Area (MTEC/ SFBA) is an American Montessori Society (AMS)-affiliated TEP and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) accredited. MTEC/SFBA trains on the Montessori Method of education in classrooms all over the world. The Montessori Teacher Training is designed to lead to credentialing, employment and careers in Montessori education. For more information about the Montessori Teacher Education Center/San Francisco Bay area, visit www.montessoritrainingusa.com. For more information about the Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course at Montessori School of Pensacola, contact: mary@montessoripensacola.com. 13
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Creative Learning Academy Names 2019 GeoBee Semifinalist
Creative Learning Academy student Jonah Steiner is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Florida State Competition at Jacksonville University March 29. This is the second level of the National Geographic GeoBee competition, which is now in its 31st year. School GeoBees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the State GeoBees. This year, National Geographic increased the prize money for all State GeoBees. State champions will receive a medal, $1,000 in cash and other prizes, as well as a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Championship to be held at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 19-22. Students that come in second and third place will receive cash awards of $300 and $100, respectively. Each state champion will advance to the National Championship and compete for cash awards and college scholarships. Visit www.natgeobee.org for more information on the National Geographic GeoBee. Follow the National competition at National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 19-22 at natgeoed.org/experiences.
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The George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center received news in February that the school was awarded a Meritorious Award for a perfect audit by Glen Hopkins, Bureau Chief of Standards from the Fla. Department of Law Enforcement. Greg Moody, director of the George Stone Criminal Justice Center, received this outstanding news while attending the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission meeting. Moody shared that this was GSCJTC’s third Meritorious Award in three years and tit was one of five training academies throughout the State of Florida awarded this honor. The Automotive Service Program at George Stone Technical College (GSTC) just completed its five-year accreditation after a visit by the ASE Foundation, previously known as NATEF. This accreditation is nationally recognized by the automotive industry and is also used to prepare students for industry certifications provided by ASE. For more info about the Automotive Service Program, or any of the other programs offered at GSTC, call (850) 941-6200, ext. 2103. The following members of the Ransom Middle School Academic Team competed at the Florida Panhandle History Bee & Bowl at Tate High School on February 9: Anthony Harberson, James Hewett, Connor Ryan, Aidan Webster, Jake Bures, Otis Evans, Asher Nissim and Alesha Wright. As the only middle school team competing at this regional high school tournament—with players from as far away as Tallahassee and Mobile—Ransom played well, scoring in every match. Ransom Team B made it to the playoffs, won the semifinal and made it to the JV Championship, qualifying team members for National History Bowl in Washington, D.C.! They lost to Tate High School Team C—Tate’s top JV team—led by former Ransom player Maggie Brown. Several Ransom players also competed in the JV History Bee. Jake Bures earned a medal for 3rd place, qualifying him for National History Bee, and Asher Nissim placed 4th. ECSD fall semester winners of WEAR and Hill Kelly Dodge’s Pay It Forward for Education $500 classroom grants include: Sara Ratliff, librarian at Warrington Middle; Ryan Graber, science olympiad coach, Montclair Elementary; Richard Ames, Aviation Maintenance Academy instructor, Booker T. Washington High; and Shari Cooper, ESE teacher of kindergarten and first-grade students. Ransom History Bowl members from left are: Otis Evans, Anthony Harberson, Jake Bures, Aidan Webster, Asher Nissim, James Hewett, Connor Ryan and Alesha Wright.
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Blue Angels Student Chosen Absolutely Incredible Kid As part of this year’s Absolutely Incredible Kid Day celebration, Camp Fire selects three Incredible Kid honorees nationally to experience two exciting, all-expenses paid trips to Kansas City and Los Angeles. At the Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Benefit Luncheon on March 1 in Kansas City, the selected Incredible Kids were recognized and honored at the event keynoted by Kansas City Chiefs legend Will Shields. The Incredible Kid honorees were also flown to Los Angeles for a VIP luncheon on March 24 to celebrate incredible kids everywhere with cast members from SHAZAM!, and enjoy a special screening of the movie before it was released in theaters. One winner was Sa’Dayveon “Davy” Bradley, a 5th-grader at Blue Angels Elementary in Pensacola. He is an avid and dedicated baseball player where he holds the positions of centerfield and shortstop. Bradley is also a student representative on the Escambia County Council of PTAs as well as a member of the K-Kids service club (elementary Kiwanis group) at his school. He is a member of the Epilepsy Foundation Kids Crew. Bradley dedicates himself to volunteering in the community. In his spare time, he devotes his talents and attention into his business, “I Am,” a
youth-aimed motivational apparel company. He also loves spending time with his family, friends, singing, dancing and serving others. His favorite things to do: laugh and love. He is the son of Clifford Bradley, Jr. and the stepson of Dr. Angela Bradley of Pensacola. “He has a heart for service in general,” Dr. Bradley said. Camp Fire announced its partnership with the upcoming New Line Cinema movie SHAZAM!, based on the DC character and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, to celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on February 22. On March 21, Camp Fire and SHAZAM! asked adults throughout the country to send notes, e-mails, letters, texts or videos to the kids in their lives and tell them why they are incredible. Fun for all ages, the superhero action adventure SHAZAM!—the premiere sponsor of this national holiday—opens in theaters on April 5. Camp Fire has been an inclusive, innovative leader in youth development since 1910. It founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day in 1997 to inspire, encourage and uplift our nation’s youth. Today, Camp Fire’s 53 councils, located in 25 states and Washington D.C., will engage their communities online and offline to partici-
pate in this powerful holiday. Notable past participants in Absolutely Incredible Kid Day include former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Oprah, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Rice and U.S. astronaut and former senator John Glenn. For more information on Camp Fire or Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, please visit campfire.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This year we will have camp for age 6-11 and teen workshops age 12-17!
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7th Grade Helps Pre-K Students at SPCS
At St. Paul Catholic School, 7th-grade religion students spend time with their pre-K4 buddies every week. In March the older students prepared a Lego activity to accompany a religion lesson on Noah’s ark. They designed boats ahead of time and printed photo instructions so the younger kids could make them. The pre-K4 students love visiting with their 7th-grade friends!
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Little Flower Holds Ash Wednesday Mass
Little Flower Catholic School students attended Ash Wednesday Mass and received their ashes. We have begun our Lenten journey. Jesus calls us to pick up our cross and follow him.
The Escambia Physical Education Association’s 9th Annual Kickball Tournament is in the books and one to not be forgotten! This year, 30 schools and three department teams participated for a total of 33 teams and nearly 475 players, tying the largest year for participation! Friday night went off with a lot of laughs, bloopers, potential ESPN Top Ten Plays, and district camaraderie. On Saturday morning, the weather turned what was supposed to be clay fields into mud pools. Bracket play had to be seeded based on everyone’s first game. Bracket play began on only two fields instead of four; therefore games had to be shortened to 30 minutes or four innings, whichever came first. After another seven hours of playing out 22 games, it came down to Myrtle Grove Elementary vs. Montclair Elementary for the Flintstone Championship with Myrtle Grove taking the title for 2019. In the Jetson Division, two powerhouse teams, Pine Forest High and the 2018 defending champions, Escambia High, took the field. In the end, Escambia pulled out the win to be this tournament’s first-ever back-to-back champions! “On behalf of the Physical Education Department, we cannot say thank you enough to everyone who came out to play, volunteer and cheer on our district staff,” said Casandra Waller. “We understand not every decision was best for every team, but decisions were made to keep ALL of our employees safe, and I plan to be sure to have a conversation with Mother Nature about how she behaved before next year’s tournament.” 2019 Jetson champion team is shown above; Flintstone champion team is below.
PHS IB Senior Signs Golf Scholarship
Pensacola High International Baccalaureate senior Ashley Burroughs has decided to sign with Spring Hill College to play golf in Mobile.
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LEAD Academy Establishes First Basketball Team
L.E.A.D. Academy, in its sixth year as a school, had its first-ever high school basketball team. The school was blessed to have an experienced coach, George Norton, and a great group of young men to compete. It was a successful year, and we look forward to competing in years to come.
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St. John School Student Council, which is made up of 4th-8th grade students, attended Mass at Catholic High School on January 30. Students gathered with the Bishop, priests who pastor Catholic schools, Catholic High students, and student representatives from the other Pensacola Catholic schools, to celebrate Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week.
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Greek Day at Trinitas
Trinitas Christian School’s third-, ninth- and tenth-grade classes became the gods and goddess of Mount Olympus recently. The students gathered together to tell their story and enjoy a feast at the annual Zeus family reunion. Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Aphrodite and other deities of the Greek pantheon dressed in togas and elaborate costumes and dined on authentic Greek fare like baklava, spanikopita, hummus and olives, all generously provided by parents. The students built beautiful mosaics with ceramic tiles and delivered extensive speeches using dramatic expression.
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Pensacola Symphonic Band Earns Superior Ratings
The Pensacola High School symphonic band earned overall superior ratings at District Concert Music Performance Assessment. This is the first time the PHS symphonic band has earned superior ratings at a district festival since 2001! This is also the first time the Pensacola High symphonic band has qualified for State Level MPA since 2001.
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Blessed Star Students Receive Rising Stars Awards
Four Blessed Star Montessori students were honored this year at the Step Up For Students, Rising Stars Awards program. From left are Derek Perkins, Seanderrick Allen, Tristin Spring and Noah Pitts. Perkins and Pitts received the High Achieving Student Award. Allen and Spring received the Turnaround Student Award.
Artist Visits St. Paul
Fifth-graders at St. Paul Catholic School recently wrapped up a STREAM unit on the Renaissance by having special guest Andrea Nutt-Falce, a classically trained realist artist and mother of a student. Everyone was uplifted after hearing her thoughts on the true, the beautiful, and the role of art. To quote the words of Pope John Paul II, “Society needs artists... artists have a unique place. Obedient to their inspiration in creating works that are both worthwhile and beautiful, they enrich the cultural heritage of each nation and all of humanity.” Even if God’s chosen path for us is not to become an artist, it is important to learn to appreciate the arts and the role they play in society and always strive for the true and beautiful in whatever our chosen vocation. 19
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PHS IB Senior Named First Chair Flute in State
Pensacola High School International Baccalaureate senior Lucy Hu traveled to Tampa to represent PHS and Escambia County at the annual All-State Conference and placed first chair overall in the honor band. This was going up against the best high school flute players in Florida!
R Tate Science Honor Society Students Prep Roy Hyatt Greenhouse To Become Butterfly House
About 50 members of the Tate High School Science Honor Society volunteered to clean out the inside of a greenhouse at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC) as a service project. The greenhouse will be transformed into a butterfly house, funded by a $100,300 grant awarded by Impact 100. An existing building is being designed into an undersea classroom. The students ended the day with a hike through some of the trail at RHEC. They saw a red shouldered hawk, white topped pitcher plants, pink sundew, lots of woodland birds, Cherokee rose vine in bloom, Carolina jessamine in bloom, mud armadillo digs, deer tracks, evidence of coyotes and more. The facility is owned and operated by the Escambia County School District.
Little Flower Family Lunches
Once a month, Little Flower Catholic School invites its families to come in and enjoy lunch with their students. This brings out generations of families to share a meal. Come and be a part of our family.
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Blessed Star Goes Sailing
Blessed Star Montessori students boarded Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx and immersed themselves into the year 1812. We set sail from the Plaza de Luna as we began our journey back in time. The students learned about how the sailors dressed in 1812 and had an opportunity to try on some of the clothing. They learned about the War of 1812, the food that the sailors ate, and how they would overtake other ships and take all of their possessions and sell them. The students really enjoyed the hands-on activities such as helping to raise and lower the sails, coiling the ropes, and examining the tools used to load the carronade. In the picture, the students worked together to return the carronade back to the position that it stays in until it is ready to fire at another ship. The students really enjoyed their history lesson while sailing on the Tall Ship Lynx.
East Hill Christian Spring Book Fair
East Hill Christian School held its annual Scholastic Book Fair. The “Din-o-mite Book Fair” had the fun theme of dinosaurs. One highlight of the event was “Muffins with Mama-Saurasus.” Students invited their moms and guardians to enjoy breakfast with them and to browse the book fair. Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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Redeemer’s First Grade Creates a Circus
The circus has been part of Redeemer Lutheran’s first-grade program for more than 40 years. It started with teacher Kathy Cornwell, back in the 1970s. The tradition is still going strong today. Circus acts include clowns, ballerinas, animal trainers, treat sellers, a juggler, strong man, lion, giraffe and elephant. The children work hard for weeks on perfecting their acts for the big day.
Ten students from Gulf Breeze Middle School competed against middle schools from Santa Rosa and Escambia counties in the MathCounts competition at the Pensacola Library on Spring Street. The GBMS students who participated were 8th-graders Brandon Collins, Matthew Barrs, Meghan Thacker, Ailia Muldoon, Zak Martin, Molly Clark and Jenna Moore; 7th-grader Alex Pensyl, and 6th-graders Charlie Benson and Derek Smith. GBMS had five students place in the top ten. Collins placed 1st overall, Barrs placed 3rd overall, Smith placed 6th overall, Pensyl placed 9th overall, and Benson placed 10th overall. The team of four from GBMS placed first. GBMS MathCounts advisor and math teacher Christie Morgan said, “I was so excited when they announced that our school won! Having five students place in the top ten made that happen.” Four students continued on at the Florida MathCounts State Competition in Orlando March 22: Barrs, Collins, Thacker and Smith; Pensyl went as the alternate. This competition had two individual rounds and one team round. The first round is the “sprint” round. In this round, students must answer 30 questions in 40 minutes while having no calculator. The second round is the “target” round. There are four sets of questions, and students have six minutes to answer two questions with a calculator. The third round is the “team” round. In the team round, students work together to answer 10 questions in 20 minutes using a calculator. After this round, there is an exciting “ciphering” round. This round is very fast paced. A student from each team goes up to the table to answer a question. The fastest answers that are correct get the team more points. During this round, the judges grade papers from earlier rounds. The final round is the “countdown” round. Five students from GBMS participated in this round. The student in tenth place goes against the student in ninth place. The students answer three questions, and the student with the most correct moves on to go against the student in eighth place and so on.
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Montessori School Learns Rhythms of Africa
In conjunction with Black History Month and Montessori Education Week, Montessori School of Pensacola hosted Bi-Okoto drummers and dancers from Ohio for a special Family Night event. MSP students as young as 18 months old, as well as parents and staff, learned dance steps and drum beats. The Bi-Okoto group has a mission in line with the teachings at MSP—there is a world where individuals, families and communities take pride in their cultural heritage and appreciate cultural expression of others. Bi-Okoto was established in 1994 as a professional African dance company and currently tours and performs in 48 states. Artists have also toured internationally representing Nigeria in South Korea’s Youth Festival, presidential welcomes in Italy, Germany, Bulgaria and France. In 2003, 2004,and 2005, Bi-Okoto was selected by United States Armed Forces Entertainment for ive-week military tours in the United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, where seven artists performed for troops on American and United Nation bases, in honor of Black History Month for each of those years.
Little Flower Students Manage School Snack Cart
Little Flower Catholic School’s 8th-grade class manages a snack cart for the school. Students are raising money for their 8th-grade trip while learning the basics of running a business.
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St. Paul 5th-Grade Field Trip
The fifth-grade class at St. Paul Catholic took a tour bus to Gulf Quest Maritime Museum in Mobile. Students attended a nautical navigation class where they made a quadrant that allowed them to determine their latitude by measuring the altitude of a star. The students took the helm on a Coast Guard training simulator along Mobile Bay. Then, they raced to fill out their scavenger hunts as they explored all five decks and the ninety hands-on exhibits.
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Trinitas Holds Simulated Congressional Hearing
The eighth-grade U.S. History and Citizenship class at Trinitas Christian School held a simulated congressional hearing. Students gave four-minute presentations, each followed by a six-minute question/answer time. The format was similar to a thesis presentation and defense. American government topics were discussed, as well the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. It was a robust discussion and an excellent learning experience for students studying American history and government.
East Hill Holds Canned Food Drive
East Hill Christian School held a canned good drive recently. K-12 students were able to collect around 1,000 cans of food, which were delivered to a local food pantry to be distributed to the needy. We are proud of our students and their giving hearts and willing attitudes. Thank you to our 2nd-graders for coordinating the effort! 23
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JCA Holds First Arts Extravaganza
Celebrate the fine arts as Jubilee Christian Academy presents its first arts festival. There will be interactive art stations for the family along with various displays from local professionals and students from the academy. Students will have the opportunity to share with the community what they have learned about different elements of art throughout the year. Following the art fair will be a scene study performance from our theatre department. Students will perform several monologues, group musical numbers and solo acts, highlighting their newly developed understanding of the technical aspects of theatre. The day will wrap up with a musical celebration of praise and worship that showcases individuals that have been training in our JAMA (Jubilee Academy of Music and Arts) program. Children ages five through fourteen will be pouring their hearts out in a creative collaboration of worship and praise.
Creative Learning Academy Teacher Receives National Recognition
Kristin Ball, a kindergarten teacher at Creative Learning Academy, was recently awarded the 2018 George Washington Honor Medal by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. According to the national organization, “this award honors teachers and administrators who go above and beyond the call of duty for their students and America’s youth.” In her nomination, Ball is described as a deserving recipient as she “epitomizes what every parent would desire in a teacher molding the foundations for school and life in the child.” According to the Freedoms Foundation, Ball also was recognized as an educator who encourages “a sense of importance of community involvement, responsible citizenship and patriotism,” during her distinguished 32-year career in early education. Some of her memorable classroom activities include a presidential inauguration ceremony, Mother Goose Olympic Games, and her students’ participation in local Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day essay/art contests. On March 5, Ball humbly accepted her award among her friends and colleagues at the Freedoms Foundation Pensacola Chapter’s awards banquet.
Mardi Gras at St. Paul
On Fat Tuesday this year, St. Paul Catholic School celebrated with its annual parking lot parade! A king and queen, chosen from the kindergarten class, slung beads from the back of a golf cart decked out in green, gold and purple. The rest of their class followed behind, tossing out beads to all other classes with help from older students. Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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Gulf Breeze Student Competes in Florida Geographic Bee
Gulf Breeze Middle School 7th-grader Cooper Carlock was selected by the National Geographic Society as one of the semifinalists in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Florida State Competition. The contest will be held at Jacksonville University March 29. Top local winners will compete against each other with the goal of moving on to the national bee.
Blessed Star Students Begin Working On Lego Projects
Blessed Star Montessori students were introduced to Lego WeDo 2.0. This is a fun hands-on STEM project that challenges students to use computational thinking and engineering principles. The students are required to build with Lego bricks and a motorized base which they will have to program with an IPad. They really enjoyed working on these new Lego projects. www.greaterpensacolaparents.com
Trinitas Celebrates Medieval Day
As part of their study of medieval culture and history, the fourth- and seventhgrade classes at Trinitas Christian School celebrated Medieval Day. The students dressed as ladies and knights of the period and mimicked life in Old Europe. The cold weather couldn’t subdue the excitement for the many medieval activities such as chopping wood, making bread, candles, and butter. The students also enjoyed embroidering, archery and sword fighting. Highlights of the day included the “knighting” of our young fourth-grade boys and a jousting competition. Students feasted with the king and queen on food characteristic of the time, and ended the day with lessons in Gregorian chants.
St. John Sponsors Western Roundup
The St. John School PTO sponsored a Western Round Up February 1 to bring Catholic Schools Week celebrations to a close! There was delicious food, awesome games, dancing and much fun had by St. John students, faculty and family members!
Pensacola Odyssey Team Takes Second Place in the Region
For the first time ever, Pensacola High School was represented by an Odyssey team in the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. The PHS team came in second place and will represent the Emerald Coast and PHS at the state competition in April!
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N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts
N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts recently held a wonderful evening of creative fun and learning at its family art night.
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The County’s Sweetest Mardi Gras Parade At Escambia Westgate Center
A big thank you goes to every volunteer, every Krewe member, every driver, walker and rider who participated in Escambia Westgate’s Mardi Gras parade this year... every person who gently tossed or handed beads or throws to their students.
LEAD Student Places in Regional Spelling Bee
Trinitas Christian School Baseball and Volleyball Teams Win Championships
L.E.A.D. Academy participated in the ACSI District Spelling Bee for the first time this year. Seventh-grader Brody Goodwin placed 5th in the District Spelling Bee and then went on to place in the top 10 in the Regional ACSI Spelling Bee.
For the first time in Trinitas Christian School history, our baseball team won the 2018 Regional Championship. Also breaking records for the volleyball team, the junior varsity and varsity volleyball ladies both won their 2018 Conference Championships! At long last, Mr. Gilley presented the teams with banners to commemorate these accomplishments. The banners will hang proudly in the Grand Hall as we congratulate our athletes on a job well done!
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Redeemer Takes Crystal River Field Trip
Redeemer Lutheran’s 6th-grade class took a field trip to Crystal River to swim with the manatee. Students spent three days at the Marine Science Center studying Florida’s wetland ecosystems.
The National Flight Academy hosts STEM Saturday, a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids. STEM Saturday is open to children in grades 3rd – 8th.
Visit nationalflightacademy.com/stemsaturday to register!
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Pleasant Grove Elementary School‘s 5thgrade Science Days were a huge success. What an amazing two days investigating key concepts using our district’s FCAT review science labs! Thank you, teachers, for organizing this concentrated science time for students. Thank you to our teacher assistants and volunteers for your support.
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FSA Boot Camp @ Bellview
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Is It Summer Yet? It’s April and my heart can only think of summertime! The weather is warm, the flowers are in full bloom and the beach is calling my name. The last thing I really want to do is math equations, handwriting practice or a science project, etc. And I’m the teacher! Spring Fever is as real as the report card you know is coming home next month! After months of cold gray days and surviving the gauntlet of holidays, we are all ready to play in the sunshine! So how do we help our children stay focused and do their very best during these last few weeks of the school year? Pull up a seat and let me share my favorite tips that could be the remedy your family is needing.
Play First In most parent conferences that I have, I will usually ask the question, “How long does your child have to play in the afternoon?” With such busy schedules, the afternoon and evening hours can feel very full, very fast. Before you tackle homework, dinner and extra-curriculars, make some time for free play. Send those kids outside into the sunshine for a good 20 minutes or more if your schedule allows. After a full day of sitting in desks, completing work, staring at screens and staying within the lines, our children need time to run and feel free before tackling homework. A few minutes of play just may help the homework minutes go by a little faster. They have stared at that Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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Be a Motivator When we get to the point in the year where everyone is tired and we have summer on the brain, it’s time for some good old-fashioned bribery...or motivation. It may be in the form of an ice cream cone, movie night, extra screentime minutes or a trip to play mini golf. When your child is over the nightly reading log or balking at the spelling words, give them a goal. Make it attainable and choose a reasonable incentive they will feel excited about. Write out the goal and the reward and place it in a visible spot; the fridge, bathroom mirror or where your child does homework. Sure, we’d love our children to just want the A. But if I’m being honest, some days, the promise of a pedicure is all that gets me through a hectic week. A little reward can make a huge difference.
Stick to Bedtime The closer we get to summer, the longer the days stretch into the later hours. I love nothing more than a late evening spent in the backyard with my kids, my husband and something on the grill. It’s tempting to stay out until those last bits of sunshine fade away. However, it’s crucial to keep our little ones in a good routine as long as school is still in session. When children are get28
ting enough sleep, they’re better able to focus and give their best effort in the classroom. While play is necessary, playing into the late hours may mean drifting into dreamland as the warm afternoon sunshine hits those classroom windows. Even if the sun tells you, “Just a few more minutes,” let the clock tell you, “Time for bed!”
Know You’re NOT the Only One I always have to laugh when I see the contents of lunch boxes the last few weeks of the school year. It’s apparent that the kids are done by this time, and also the mamas. We’re throwing in crazy combinations like bagged cereal, pickles, fruit snacks and a banana...or is that just me? It seems everything is due in April and May. The pressure is on to meet those reading goals and state testing is upon us. It’s crunch time, but all we want to do is sit in a lounge chair with a good book and a bag of Cheetos. You may start to feel like your calendar is busting at the seams and your children are wearing whatever is clean and eating what’s in the back of the pantry and not expired. But you are making it and you are not alone! Remember those incentives for our kids? Let’s make some of our own. Grab a beach bag. Each week until summer, pick up a little something for yourself and place it inside; that book you’ve been wanting to read, your favorite lotion that’s too pricey, a new pair of sunglasses and those sandals you keep passing at the store. When the last day of school finally arrives and you see all that you and your kids have accomplished, it’s time to pick up that bag and reward yourself- you have earned it, Mama! www.greaterpensacolaparents.com
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How Girls Are Seeking (and Subverting) Approval Online
“no-filter” trend is prompting girls to share their true selves and accept (and even challenge) whatever feedback they receive. Under hashtags such as “uglyselfie,” and “nomakeup” girls post pics of their unadorned selves, funny faces, unretouched images, and “epic fails” (attempts at perfect selfies that went wrong). Given that adolescents are naturally eager for peer validation -- precisely when they begin to use social tools that provide it -it’s encouraging to see kids having fun with the notion of perfection. As a matter of fact, one of the Common Sense study’s most welcome findings is that social media has the potential to combat unrealistic appearance ideals and stereotypes. And, after all, kids use social media to be, well, social, and constant rejection and pressure is no fun at all. It makes you realize just how powerful social media tools can be. While they foster relationships and engagement -- and can even bolster self-esteem -- they can be both constructive and destructive. That’s why you can’t leave it all up to kids to find their way. Whether your kids are just getting into social media or are seasoned posters, it’s critical to help guide them to use Snapchat, Instagram, and other networking apps for fun and connection and not as fuel for self-doubt.
It’s not a law that you have to post a selfie before, during, and after every activity. But for kids, it’s pretty much mandatory. The resulting likes, thumbs-ups, and other ratings all get tallied, both in the stark arithmetic of the Internet and in kids’ own minds. For some -- especially girls -- what starts as a fun way to document and share experiences can turn into an obsession about approval that can wreak havoc on self-image. That kids have been comparing themselves to popular images in traditional media -- and coming up short -- is a well-researched phenomenon. But new studies are just beginning to determine the effects of social media -- which is arguably more immediate and intimate -- on the way kids view themselves. A Common Sense survey called “Children, Teens, Media, and Body Image” found that many teens who are active online fret about how they’re perceived, and that girls are particularly vulnerable: * 35 percent are worried about people tagging them in unattractive photos. * 27 percent feel stressed about how they look in posted photos. * 22 percent felt bad about themselves if their photos were ignored.
What You Can Do
Talk about the pictures they post. Experimenting with identity is natural, and it’s very common for kids to adopt provocative stances in cell phone pictures, on their social network pages, and in YouTube videos. But are they doing it only because they think others expect it of them? What pose would they strike if they could do anything they wanted? Ask how feedback makes them feel. Are they stressed out by others’ comments and feedback? Does it make them feel better to be “liked?” Why is external approval important? How do negative comments make them feel? Help them develop a healthy self-image. Body image is developed early in childhood, and the family environment is very influential on how kids view themselves. Emphasize what the body can do instead of what it looks like. Also, be careful of criticizing your own looks and weight. Rely on role models. Positive role models have an enormous effect on kids. Cultivate relationships with women your daughter can look up to. Also, point out celebrities and other famous folks who challenge stereotypes about size and beauty and seem comfortable in their own skins. Help them stop the cycle. Urge them to post constructive comments that support their friends for who they are, not what they look like.
How Kids Get Feedback
You probably know about popular apps such as Instagram and Snapchat. But the specific ways kids use these tools to get -and give -- feedback can be troubling. Here are a few examples: Instagram. The number of followers, likes, and emojis kids can collect gets competitive, with users often begging for them. Instagram “beauty pageants” and other photo-comparison activities crop up, with losers earning a big red X on their pics. Snapchat. Numerical scores display the total number of sent and received chats. You can view your friends’ scores to keep tabs on who’s racking up the most views. Lipsi. This anonymous question-and-answer app lets kids find out what others think of them. “Am I pretty or ugly?” YouTube videos. Kids -- mostly girls -post videos of themselves asking if other users think they’re pretty or ugly. These videos are typically public, allowing anyone -- from kids at school to random strangers -- to post a comment.
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Although approval-seeking and self-doubt continue to plague girls both privately and publicly, there are signs of fatigue. The Greater Pensacola Parents I April 2019
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years after, continued saving and wealth building will lead you to a point where you’re both self-insured.
Insurance and Savings Q. I just realized our insurance has a
health savings account (HSA) option. We’ve considered dropping this insurance soon and going to a cheaper Christian medical sharing program. We’ve got about $19,000 in debt between credit cards and a car payment, and we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan. Our thought was to fund the HSA for a period of time as a means of saving, cancel that policy, then go over to a medical sharing program we found that costs $600 a month less. After that, we would start paying down debt again. What do you think?
A. There are two components to an HSA, the insurance component and the savings component. You don’t have to participate in the savings component. The insurance component is simply a large deductible,
100 percent coverage after the deductible, cheaper-premium health insurance plan. If I were in Baby Step 2, I would not do the savings component. I would only do the insurance component, or I’d do the medical sharing program. I’m not sure why you’d need to jump back and forth it you’re going to permanently move to a medical sharing program. I get the idea of saving money, but what you’re talking about isn’t something I’d recommend for someone who’s in debt. I wouldn’t fund a savings account of several thousand dollars only for medical when you’re not even on Baby Step 3, which is saving an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. That money needs to be used to pay off debt first. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t fund the HSA portion of your current insurance plan. If you went with a medical sharing program, and just saved up a large emergency fund, the only thing you’d really lose out on is the tax deduction associated with an HSA.
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According to CNN Money, the Millennial Generation, those born between 1977 and 1995, switch jobs four times by the time they are 32. It is not surprising, then, that the average age of a community college student is 29. It seems that people are switching careers in addition to changing just their jobs. If you are in the market for a new career, consider these mom-friendly options. They offer flexible learning at an affordable price and will have you working in a new industry in about a year.
Real Estate Agent
This is one of the most affordable re-education option for a new career. Classes are offered through local real estate firms as accelerated courses (2-3 weeks), home study or classroom learning. Each state has different requirements, but the average course time requires 90-135 hours, plus 30 post-license hours. According to Simply Hired, the average real estate agent makes $33,000 their first year.
Cosmetologist
This licensure covers hairdresser, colorist, makeup artist, nail technician and esthetician. Depending on the state you are working in, the programs require 1200-2100 hours of education. Classes are flexible and include daytime, evening and weekend hours and can be completed in one to two years. If you are looking to spend less time and money, the nail technician program ranges from 600-750 hours for completion. The salary range for a Cosmetologist is $16,000-$44,000 according to Payscale.com.
Radiologic Technologist
With this degree, you can perform diagnostic imaging exams and administer radiation treatments. Most community colleges offer an associate’s degree, which is a two year program. However, if you already have a college degree, many of your general education classes should transfer, allowing you to complete your degree in less time. According to Salary. com, the median income of a Radiologic Technologist is $52,216.
Medical Assistant
If you are interested in the medical field down the road, this is a great foot in the door. The career outlook for a Medical Assistant is better than average – 23% growth over the next 10 years according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The job entails administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals and physician’s offices. You can
be certified in a year and go back to complete your associates degree, if desired, after you are employed. Median salary for a Medical Assistant is $30,590.
Dental Hygienist
The amount of time it takes to complete this program through a community college depends on your previous education. Both two and four year degrees are accepted in the industry. Some community colleges offer 2+2 plans, allowing you to obtain a bachelor’s degree for the cost of community college classes. According to Payscale. com, the earnings of a Hygienist is $46,775 to $87,356.
Dog Groomer
Did you know most dog groomers are women? The average dog grooming school teaches safety, proper use of grooming tools and breed standards in a hands-on learning environment much like a Cosmetologist. The program time averages 500 hours to certification. Sadly, many states do not regulate a licensure program for dog groomers. Payscale.com reports the average dog groomer makes between $18,119 and $47,673. Since dog groomers split their pay with the shop owner, there is greater income potential for dog groomers who are self-employed.
Bookkeeper
If you don’t have the time to get an advanced accounting degree, why not start with a bookkeeping certificate? A bookkeeper, otherwise known as a para professional accountant, assists business owners with general accounting procedures, payroll and tax preparation under the assistance of a CPA. It takes approximately 18 months and $6500 to complete the program through a community college and often includes opportunity for job placement. According to the Accounting Training and Testing Center, bookkeepers make between $38,500 and $57,250 per year.
Computer and Internetworking Technologies There are many opportunities in this field and often requires less than a year for certification. The most common positions are in network security and support and system specialists. In other words, these are the people who set up and maintain large computer systems. Depending on your certification, you can expect to make $36,000 - $75,000 according to Payscale.com. GPP Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. With the help of her supportive husband and family, she was able to go back to school and start a new career in less than a year.
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A Page in a Book The Greatness of Grandfathers As one of the eldest family members in a child’s life, grandfathers have often been the keepers of the lore, the blazers of trails and the anchors of the tribe as it expands. Grandfathers (and grandmothers) also enjoy a sweet spot in their grandkids’ lives. While they retain authority as senior family members, their generational remove allows them to also be generous, patient and forgiving in spaces that parents can’t always be. While every child’s experience with their grandfathers is unique to them, the best of relationships nurture both and build memories that will last for their lifetimes. The following books celebrate the richness that grandfathers bring into the lives of the little ones who make their titles official.
The Remember Balloons
by Jessie Oliveros, Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte (Simon & Schuster) Everyone in this boy’s family has balloons, each lofty orb encompassing their special memories. While the boy has more balloons that his baby brother (and fewer than his parents), his grandfather has the most of all. Grandfather’s many experiences in his long life fill his balloons with memories of his wedding, adventures with his childhood pet, favorite family tales and more. The boy and his grandfather even share some balloons, memories they have in common of their special times together. But as old age stakes its claim, the boy sees some of his grandfather’s balloons floating away. Will the grandson be able to save them in time? Powerful and moving in its metaphor, this title is a lovingly rendered guide for children who may experience a grandparent’s memory loss or cognitive changes.
The Greatest Adventure
by Tony Piedra (Arthur A. Levine / Scholastic) Eliot’s imagination lets him transform his inner city landscape into a vista for endless adventures as he navigates high seas and tracks wild beast around every corner. But his adventures always end when the real world intrudes. When his grandfather, captain of his own ship,comes to visit, Eliot is captivated by his tales of journeys through jungle rivers and dark seas. Hoping to join his grandfather on his real boat, the boy’s journey with the captain leads to a boat that’s no longer seaworthy. Eliot discovers that his own powers of imagination may hold the key to giving them both the adventure of a lifetime. Celebrating reciprocated love and living between generations, The Greatest Adventure is a sweet testament to the exchange of positive power between grandparents and grandchildren.
Quiet
by Tomie dePaola (Simon & Schuster) “Everything is in such a hurry”, remarks the old man as he joins his grandchildren on a nature walk. The busy bees buzz, the restless leaves flutter, and the birds swoop from the trees as the family walks together. Traveling down the path, their grandfather points out all the ways that the woods are full of activity and movement until they come to a bench. Suggesting that they take a seat and just be still and quiet together, the grandfather observes that the flora and fauna around them also pause and rest for a time. Using natural elements and simple text to subtly illustrate the divergent trajectories between the blooming energy of youth and the settling pace of age, Quiet gently celebrates the natural velocity of young and old alike. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.
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Whether you want them to experience day or overnight camp, sports or fine arts, our listing has details on these and many more. It’s time to get your campers ready for summer fun!
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Guide Art Camps Creatisphere - First City Art Center Art Camp ad on page 15
1060 North Guillemard Street, Pensacola Creatisphere is a dynamic art camp offering painting, glass blowing, drawing, stained glass, textiles, pottery, mixed-media, sculpture, photography, printmaking, gallery visits, outside games, yoga, and more! Week long camps are offered 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., May 28th- August 9th for age 6-11, and June 17th - August 2nd for ages 12-16. FCAC will partner with the Mess Hall for select weeks and campers will spend half the day at FCAC and half at the Mess Hall! Late pick up (5:00 p.m.) and early drop off (8:00 a.m.) can be arranged for an additional fee. Cost: $200-$250 each week. Sign up before March 31st and receive an early bird discount! 850-429-1222 Create@gmail.com www.firstcityart.org/contact
Summer Art Camps ad on page 29
Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola Summer Camps run from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Week 1 Printmaking June 10-14, 2019 for ages 5 - 9 and 10 - 4 years. Week 2 - Drawing & Painting June 17 - 21, 2019 for ages 5 - 9 and 10 - 4 years. Week 3 - Photography July 8 - 12, 2019. Week 4 - Sculpture July 15 - 19, 2019. 850-473-7468 ccooney@uwf.edu www.uwf.edu/explorecamps
Creating with Polymer Clay
Montessori School of Pensacola, 4100 Montessori Drive, Pensacola June 3 - 7, 2019 from 8:00am - 3:00pm for ages 8 years and up. Students explore the art of polymer clay cane, or millefiori, miniatures (like foods and animals) and more!
850-469-8138 lsgodwin@montessoripensacola.com www. montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/summer-camp
Ellen’s Art
1265 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze Please visit website for more information on Epoxy Glass Art, 3-D building pop art characters and more exciting camps and classes.
850-934-8538 Ellmcgaug@aol.com www.ellens-art.com
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Gulf Breeze School of Music
5 Center Road, Gulf Breeze Dates ranging from June 24 - July 29, 2019 for ages 3-7. Camp times are from 10am - 12 pm and 12:30pm - 2:30pm with princesses and pirates theme. Check out our Music Camps under Music Camps section. 850-261-8824 rachael@gulfbreezeschoolofmusic.com www.gulfbreezeschoolofmusic.com
Little Prodigies Music and Arts Center 2261 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
850-378-8665 dreamteam@prodigiesonline.com www.prodigiesonline.com
Play and Create with Your Food!
Montessori School of Pensacola, 4100 Montessori Drive, Pensacola June 10 - 14, 2019 for ages 7 years and up. All art projects will be made about food, or with it! Sculptures, printmaking, painting, drawing and more! 850-469-8138 www.montessoripensacola.com/ learning-at-msp/summer-camp
Dance Camp Bernice’s Starrstep Dance Studio ad on page 43
2895 W Scott Street, Pensacola Six week summer sessions from June 11 - July 16. 850-438-2010 info@starrstepdancestudio.com www.starrstepdancestudio.com
Five Flags Dance Academy ad on page 13
8084 North Davis Highway F-1, Pensacola Summer dance classes begin June 4, 2019. Princess Camps, Pirate Camps, Dance Camps and more. Registration begins March 1, 2019 for all summer camps. 850-484-0648 www.fiveflagsdance.com
In His Steps ad on page 45
6231 North “W” Street, Pensacola Call, visit our website or find us on Facebook for summer information coming soon. 850-474-4922 missamysdance@hotmail.com www.inhisstepsinc.com
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8253 Chellie Road, Pensacola Please visit our website for our summer intensive information coming soon. 850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com
Ballet Pensacola
Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola Please visit our website for dates, times and additional camp information.
850-432-9546 frankgiammaria@balletpensacola.com www.balletpensacola.com
Five Star Dance
5636 Woodbine Road, Pace Five Star Dance Centre presents a Summer Of Dance! Weekly themed dance camps include crafts, snacks, art show and performance! 850-748-2383 info@fivestardancecentre.com www.fivestardancecentre.com
Pensacola School of Ballet
4806G Mobile Highway, Pensacola Please visit our website for dates, times and info.
850-572-4712 missmandy@pensacolaschoolofballet. com www.pensacolaschoolofballet.com
Time to Shine
4375 Woodbine Road, Pace
850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com
Day Camps Kids College ad on page 43
Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola May 28 - August 9, 2019 Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:45pm for ages 6 - 12 years. Drop off is from 7 - 8am and pick up by 5:30pm (no extra fee). Follow us on Facebook for updates @ Continuing Education-Pensacola State College. 850-484-1797 ce@pensacolastate.edu www.pensacolastate.edu/ce
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Marcus Pointe Christian School, 6205 North “W” Street, Pensacola May 28, 2019 - August 2, 2019 for ages 4 years (by June 1st) - 5th grade. Camp is from 8:00am 3:00pm. Doors open at 7:00am. Extended hours are available from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Woodland Heights Resource Center, 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola May 28 - August 9, 2019 from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Day Camps include field trips, swimming, indoor and outdoor fun! Registration begins March 11th for City Residents and April 1st for Non-residents. Discounts available for online registration. See PlayPensacola.com for details.
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Northeast YMCA Summer Camp
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New location coming soon, Pensacola May 28th - August 9th, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Ages 5 - 12 or K - 5th grades (Must have completed Kindergarten to enroll in this camp). Arts & crafts, sports, physical fitness, STEM, cooking, swimming and more! Registration opens April 1st. See our listing for Teen leadership Camps in this Directory. 850-478-1222 astephens@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org
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Fricker Resource Center, 900 North ‘F” Street May 28 - August 9, 2019 from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Day Camps include field trips, swimming, indoor and outdoor fun! Registration begins
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E.S. Cobb Resource Center, 601 East Mallory Street May 28-August 9, 2019 from 7:00am-6:00pm for ages 5-12. Registration begins March 11, 2019 for City Residents and April 1, 2019 for non-residents. Discount available for registering online. See PlayPensacola. com for details. 850-436-5192 mwilliams@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
Vickrey Resource Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola May 28 - August 9, 2019. Times: 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Registration begins March 11th for City Residents and April 1st for Non-residents. Discount available for registering online. See Playpensacola.com for details. 850-912-4056 tbrame@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
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Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola May 28 - August 9, 2019 from 7:00am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Day Camps offered at neighborhood resource centers include field trips, swimming, indoor
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Sam’s Camp City ad on page 23
Sam’s Fun City, 6709 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola Campers will be treated to endless fun at our many on-site amusement facilities along with offsite field trips, a full slate of traditional camp outdoor field activities and significant educational
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Youth Outreach Ministry, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 3 - August 9, 2019. Monday - Friday 8am 3pm with extended care available Monday - Friday until 5:30pm for ages 6 – 12 years and 5 year olds who have completed K5. Enroll for a week, a month, or for the entire summer!
850-378-3708 Reservations@SportsDayCamp.com www.SportsDayCamp.com/SummerFun
Wild and Wise Camp ad on page 43
Camp Fire Clubhouse - Milton, 5590 Byrom Street, June 3 - August 2, 2019 for ages 5 - 12. Camp is Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Space is limited to 35 spots. Please call for more information. 850-564-1649 tbryrer@cfgulfwind.org www.campfirekidsfl.com/camps_1
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Century Child Development Center, 6031 Industrial Boulevard, Century Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, August 2, 2019 for ages 5 12. Camp is Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Space is limited to 20 spots. Contact Misty Lambeth. 850-256-0953 tbryrer@cfgulfwind.org www.campfirekidsfl.com/camps_1
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Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, August 9, 2019 for ages 5 - 10 years. Camp is Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Space is limited to 55 spots. Contact Tina Isaacson for more information. 850-484-1524 tbryrer@cfgulfwind.org www.campfirekidsfl.com/camps_1
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Ensley Church of Nazarene, 8300 North Palafox Street, Pensacola May 28th - August 9th, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Ages (Completed) 6th grade or 12-16 years. 850-478-1222 astephens@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org
Argo Adventure Kids Camp
University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway (Building 72, Room 282A), Pensacola Offering 9, 1-week camp sessions beginning May 28 August 2, 2019. Different themes each week such as Disney, Magic, Under the Sea, Everyday Heroes and more! Sessions are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-
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Berryhill Afterschool & Summer Camp
5900 Berryhill Road, Milton June 3 - August 9. Check website for information. 850-623-4509 berryhillchildcare@gmail.com www.berryhillchildcare.com
Blessed Star Montessori Christian School
9151 North Davis Highway, Pensacola Please call or email the school office for camp details. 850-476-9208 Blessedstar.mcs@gmail.com www.blessedstar.com
City of Gulf Breeze Community Center
800 Shoreline Drive , Gulf Breeze June 3 - August 9, 2019 for ages 5 - 13. Camp times are from 7:30am - 5:30pm. 850-934-5140 sdepalma@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com
Cokesbury Methodist Children’s Center
5725 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola Join us for a summer of fun! Check our website for camp dates coming soon!
850-476-5847 childrencenter@cokesburyumc.org www. cokesburychurch.com/childrens-center
Cub Scout Day Camp - Pensacola Bay
Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Boulevard, Pensacola June 3 - June 7, 2019 for rising 1st - 5th grade. Camp times are Monday - Thursday from 8am - 4pm, Friday from 8am - 2pm. 850-476-6336 pgoolsby@gmail.com www.gulfcoastcouncil.org
DISL - Summer Day Camps
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Oceans Alive! June 21, July 19 or July 26, 2019 from 1:00pm - 4:30pm for children ages 5 - 8 years; BIO Blitz June 14, July 26 or July 31, 2019 from 10:00am 4:00pm, for ages 8 - 10 years; Survivor: Dauphin Island June 7, June 14, July 5 or July 30, 2019 from 10:00am - 4:00pm for ages 10 - 13 years. Registration and camp specifics are available online. 251-861-2141 (Ext. 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org
Early Childhood Summer Camp
Montessori School of Pensacola, 1010 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola There are 9 weeks of summer camp and open to MSP and non-MSP students ages PreK, Kindergarten and Lower Elementary. 8am - 11:30am; 8am-2:30pm, or 7am-5:30pm.
850-469-8138 lsgodwin@montessoripensacola.com www. montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/summer-camp
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Parkway SW, Fort Walton Summer STEAM Workshops Tuesday’s from June 4 - July 30, 2019 for ages 5 - 12. Workshop times are from 9am - 1pm. 850-664-1261 business-office@ecscience.org www.ecscience.org
Episcopal Day School, Hilton - Green Campus
601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola Camp Dates: June 3 - July 26, 2019. Ages: rising PreK2 - 1st grade. Mornings Sessions: 8:00am12:30pm. Hours are 7:00am-5:30pm with group activities and playtime until 4:00pm. Extended Care from 7:00am-8:30am and 4:00pm-5:30pm. Full day cost is $205 per week, 1/2 day cost is $132 per week. All prices include Extended Care services. Please visit www.edscc.org/summer-camp. 850-434-6474 cbarfield@edscc.org www.edscc.org
Episcopal Day School, South Campus
223 North Palafox Street, Pensacola June 3 - July 26, 2019. Ages: rising 2nd-8th grade. Morning Sessions: 8:30am-11:30am, Afternoon Sessions: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Extended Care: 7:00am-8:30am and 4:00pm-5:30pm. Campers may choose a morning and afternoon class with a variety of options each week. Full day cost is $205 per week, 1/2 day cost is $132 per week. All prices include Extended Care services. Please visit www.edscc.org/summer-camp. 850-434-6474 cbarfield@edscc.org www.edscc.org
Falbo’s Family Karate Summer Camp
3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information! 850-934-7977 info@falbosfamilykarate.com www.falbosfamilykarate.com
Gonzalez UMC Summer Camp
2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment Dates: May 28 – August 9, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade. 850-968-6245 Tammy@gumc.gccoxmail.com www.gonzalezmethodist.org/child-enrichment-center
Greater Little Rock Preschool
901 North A Street, Pensacola Please visit our website or call for camp information. 850-433-9476 psd@glrockbc.org www.glrockbc.org
Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp
John Duncan Plaza, 2258 Hwy 87 South, Navarre June 4 - August 10, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Swimming, movies, arcade, Ninja Nation, Gulfarium, blueberry farm, bowling and so much more! Full schedule on our website. 850-530-6078 kylejhamel@gmail.com www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com
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Stonebrooke Plaza, 4475 Coastal Lane, Pace June 4 - August 10, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Swimming, pizza making, Skyzone, Sweet Season Farms, movies, Planetarium, bowling and more! 850-530-6078 www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com
Kids 4 Fun Summer Day Camp
4050 Avalon Boulevard, Milton June 4 - August 10, 2019. Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm for ages 5 - 12 years. Swimming, movies, skyzone, planetarium, NAS Museum, zoo, bowling and so much more! 850-530-6078 www.kids4funsummerdaycamp.com
KinderWorld
2000 Toni Street, Pensacola
850-477-7080 kw@world.gccoxmail.com ww.mykinderworld.com
Malena’s Mini School
9318 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola 850-478-5733 malenas@bellsouth.net www.malenasminischool.com
Miss Kathy’s
2275 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola May 28 - August 9, 2019 for ages 5 -12. Camp times are from 6am - 6pm.
850-479-6031 pksherwin@cox.net www.misskathys.com
PTSDA Karate Summer Camp
2500 Nine Mile Road, Pensacola Camp begins May 28, 2019 and runs weekly through August 9, 2019. Monday-Friday 7:00am–6:00pm for ages 5–12 years. Registration opens to the public March 1, 2019. Space is limited to 60 campers. 850-478-0680 kids@ptsda.com www.ptsda.com/programs/camp
Pullum Family YMCA
2379 Pawnee Drive, Navarre Our Summer Camp program will begin on June 3 - August 9, 2019 for ages 9 and up. The hours are 6am - 6 pm. Registration starts on March 1, 2019. 850-936-0049 knared@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org
Winshape Camp for Communities Gulf Breeze
Coastline Calvary Chapel, 1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze July 29 - August 2, 2019 for ages completed Kindergarten - 8th grade. Camp times are Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm. Registration available online. 844-WS-CAMPS Rebecca@coastlinelife.com www.winshapecamps.org
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Naval Air Station, 1 Fetterman Way, Pensacola Summer camp sessions run from March - August 2019. STEM Adventure Saturdays for grades 3rd8th runs until May 2019; Cruises program for ages 5th - 12th runs from March 14 - April 16, 2019; Summer Adventure Deck runs June 3 - August 2, 2019 for 4th-6th grade; Summer Deployment Camp for 7th12th grades runs May 26 - August 16, 2019. Visit our website to register for camps.
850-458-7836 info@nationalflightacademy.com www.nationalflightacademy.com
Pensacola Cooks Kitchen Summer Camp ad on page 43
3670 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola Cooking camps are for ages 6 - 14 years from June 3 - August 2, 2019. Visit our website and view our calendar to see camp descriptions. 850-456-0743 info@pensacolacooks.com www.pensacolacooks.com
The UWF Historic Trust and the Florida Public Archaeology Network ad on page 21
Walsh Building - Downtown Pensacola, 120 Church Street, Pensacola Discovering Luna’s World June 24 - 28, 2019 from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Led by Don Tristán de Luna, the first Spanish settlers in Pensacola braved the Gulf of Mexico and trusted their lives to an unknown land and future. Join professional historians and archaeologists from UWF to explore Pensacola’s colonial history and uncover clues about the lives of the many people who called this area home. Drawing from all STEAM disciplines this program encourages curiosity, creativity and problem solving! Activities include experimental archaeology investigations, historical research, archaeological and historical site tours and many other hands-on activities. 850-473-7468 smarcey1@uwf.edu www.uwf.edu/explorecamps
American Autism & Rehabilitation Center
8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne The American Autism and Rehabilitation Center will offer language development, social skills, handwriting and bike riding camps this summer from June 3 - July 26, 2019. Visit website for additional camp information.
251-210-1632 (Ext. 104) info@americanautismcenter.com www.AmericanAutismCenter.com
Explore Summer Camps
University of West Florida, Pensacola June 3 - August 2, 2019 for ages Kindergarten - 9th grade. 9am - 3pm with before and after care. 850-473-7468 ExploreCamps@uwf.edu www.uwf.edu/explorecamps
Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp
Aviation Museum, Pensacola Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp runs from June 3 - August 2, 2019. 8 sessions (M-F from 9:00-3:00) for rising 5th & 6th graders.
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Gulf Breeze Funplex
3123 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Please visit our website or Facebook page. 850-932-2297 gulfbreezegym@gmail.com www.gulfbreezefunplex.com
Gulf Coast Elite All - Star Cheer
4607 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola 850-898-3366 info@gulfcoastelite.com www.gulfcoastelitecheer.com
Gulf Coast Gymnastics
1844 Cowen Road, Gulf Breeze
850-934-3990 gulfcoastgym@bellsouth.net www.gulfcoastgym.com
Salute Gymnastics Academy
9245 North Palafox Street, Pensacola
850-969-9111 info@salutegymnasticsacademy.com www.salutegymnasticsacademy.com
The Little Gym of Pensacola
10437 Sorrento Road, Unit #206, Pensacola Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information. 850-495-1734 tlgpensacolafl@thelittlegym.com www.thelittlegym.com/pensacolafl
Horseback Riding Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 25
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2729 Ten Mile Road, Pace June 10 - 14, 2019, June 17 - 21, or June 24 - 28, 2019 for ages 6 - 13. Camp times are from 9am - 2pm. 850-396-3102 sales@aubreyhill.com www.aubreyhill.com
Crazy Acres Ranch Summer Horse Camps 3030 Highway 97, Molino
850-206-8113 www.facebook.com/CrazyAcresRanch
Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls
606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland Overnight for 50 girls, ages 8-17; Located on 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN camp horse. 706-862-2231 info@valleyviewranch.com www.valleyviewranch.com
Music and Theater Blues Angel Music ad on page 44
657 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola At Blues Angel Music’s School of Music, we have been teaching students to play instruments for more than ten years, and are proud to continue offering our services in Pensacola and the surrounding area. We offer lessons for guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, violin, viola, cello, upright bass, piano, voice, drum, hand percussion, lap steel, pedal steel, and resonator. 850-457-7557 www.bluesangelmusic.com
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Minds on Music ad on page 42
3206 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Music explorers theme camp for ages 5 - 9 with $149 cost. Session 1: June 17 - 21, 2019, Session 2: July 8 - 12, 2019. Explore music from all around the world Monday - Friday from 9am - 11am. Bro, Do You Even Uke theme camp for ages 9 and up with $199 cost. Session 1: June 17 - 21, 2019, Session 2: July 8 - 12, 2019. Learn how to play the uke Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm. iSing theme camp for ages 10 - 17 with $249 cost. Session 1: June 24 - 28, 2019, Session 2: July 15 - 19, 2019. Learn what style of singing best suits your voice and record a video demo Monday Friday from 9am - 12pm. 850-420-6473 info@mindsonmusic.net www.mindsonmusic.net
Gulf Breeze High School Drama Camp
675 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Week 1: June 17 - 21, 2019 $210 before May 1st, $225 after May 1st. Week 2 June 24 - 28, 2019 (performance week) $210 before May 1, $225 after May 1st. BOTH WEEKS $345 before May 1st, $375 after May 1st. All day camp 9:00am-3:00pm. Theatrical performance Culminating after week 2. 850-384-2070 dramagbhs@gmail.com
Gulf Breeze School of Music
5 Center Road, Gulf Breeze Dates ranging from June 24 - July 29, 2019 for ages 3 - 10. Camp times are from 10am - 12 pm and 12:30pm - 2:30pm with princesses and pirates, Sing Like a Rockstar themes. Check out our Art Camps under Art Camps section. 850-261-8824 rachael@gulfbreezeschoolofmusic.com www.gulfbreezeschoolofmusic.com
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Summer Festival
4626 Woodbine Road, Pace Camp Options for June 10 - 21, 2019.
46 East Chase Street, Pensacola The Pensacola Children’s Chorus will host its 3rd Annual Summer Festival Monday, July 29 - Friday,
850-292-0519 kmbythebay@gmail.com www.bythebay.kindermusik.com
August 2 for 3rd-8th grade. Festival times are MondayFriday from 9am-4pm. Deadline to register students is Wednesday, July 17, 2019. 850-434-7760 Bekki@PensacolaChildrensChorus.com www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com
Pensacola Home School Band & Strings
McIlwain Presbyterian Church, 1220 East Blount Street, Pensacola June 24 - June 28, 2019 for ages 8 - 18. Camp times are from 9am - 12pm. homeschoolbandandstrings@gmail.com www.homeschoolband.com
Pensacola Little Theatre
400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola Six full weeks of imagination and character building! Open to ages 5 - 16, all levels of experience welcome. Different camp themes each week from June 10, 2019 - July 26, 2019. 850-432-2042 education@pensacolalittletheatre.com www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
Pensacola Opera Summer Camp
75 South Tarragona Street, Pensacola July 15-19, 2019, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8 - 12. July 29-August 2, 2019, 9 am - 3 pm for ages 13-17. 850-433-6737 cody@pensacolaopera.com www.pensacolaopera.com
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Riverview Camp for Girls ad on page 25
757 County Rd 614, Mentone 2019 Camps run from May – August. An all girls overnight camp offering both one and two-week summer sessions for ages 6-16 years. Horse riding, swimming, nature trails, ropes, sports, arts and crafts, and much more! Also offering weekend retreats for mother-daughter adventures. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Camp O’ the Pines ad on page 39
250 Brent Lane, Pensacola Week-long overnight camps from June 16 - July 19, 2019. For boys and girls ages 8–12 years. Run by faculty of Pensacola Christian College who encourage
800-882-0722 info@riverviewcamp.com www.riverviewcamp.com
Teen Extreme Youth Camp
Youth Outreach Ministry, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola June 10 - July 19, 2019. Several weeks to choose from for grades 7 - 12 (including graduates). Sailing, paintball, music competitions, rock climbing, ice skating, dynamic speakers and so much more. Registration is available online. 850-969-1555 Reservations@teenextremecamp.com www.teenextremecamp.com
Bazooka Soccer Camp
Pensacola Residential Session Camp 1: July 5 - 9,
2019 for ages 10 - 18; Residential Session Camp 2: July 10 - 14, 2019 for ages 10 - 18.
850-356-2996 boni@bazookasoccer.com www.bazookasoccer.com
Camp Beckwith
10400 Beckwith Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 Camp Dates: Leaders-in-Training (LIT): June 6-7, Session 1 (6th-8th Grade): June 9-14, Session 2 (3rd-5th Grade): June 16-21 Session 3 (7th9th Grade): June 23-28, Special Ministries: June 30-July 3, Session 5 (5th & 6th Grade): July 7-12, Session 6 (6th & 7th Grade): July 14-19, Session 7 (3rd & 4th Grade): July 21-25, Family Camp (1st Grade+): July 26-28. 251-928-7844 addie@beckwithal.com www.beckwithal.com
Camp Marymount
1318 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview We offer four sessions ranging from one to three weeks to campers ages 6 - 16. Our girls’ session dates are June 2nd - June 14th and June 16th - July 5th. Our Boys’ session dates are July 14th - July 19th and July 21st - August 2nd. 615-799-0410 www.campmarymount.com
Camp Walkabout
171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga Discover everything you never knew you could do. From hiking and paddling to caving and climbing, The Walkabout Experience brings a new adventure every day. Ages 8-16. 423-267-8506 (Ext. 827) www.baylorschool.org/summer
DISL - Summer Residential Camps
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard, Barrier Island Explorers: June 2 - 5, June 9 - 12 or
@Minds On Music Session 1: June 17-21 Session 2: July 8-12 Monday-Friday, 9-11am $149 | ages 5-9 Let's explore music and instruments from around the world, all week long!
Session 1: June 17-21 Session 2: July 8-12 Monday-Friday, 9a-12p $199 | ages 9 & up Wanna play the Uke? Join us to learn how in just a week!
Session 1: June 24-28 Session 2: July 15-19 Monday-Friday, 9a-12p $249 | ages 10-17 Learn what style of singing best suits your voice & record a video demo!
Visit www.mindsonmusic.net/camps or call (850) 420-6473 for more info!
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Marine Science Course
Dauphin Island Sea Lab , 101 Bienville Boulevard, June 16 - July 12, 2019. A 4-week academic class introducing high school students to various fields in Marine Science. Students live on campus and participate in more than 150 hours of supervised academic activities, lectures, individual and group assignments, laboratory investigations, field projects, oral presentations, and written and practical exams. This course also offers science credit to students. The cost is $2,250 and the application Deadline is April 2, 2019. Applications available online. 251-861-2141 (Ext 7515) DHPsummer@disl.org www.disl.org
251-473-1703 www.mobile.younglife.org
Sports Camp 40th Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp Boys & Girls Malcolm Yonge Community Center, 925 East Jackson Street, Pensacola June 3-7, June 17-21 and July 15-19, 2019. Group and individual instruction, league and tournament play with age appropriate goals and balls. Campers receive a basketball, camp shirt, and ice cream party. Three sessions with four-time Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year Chip Boes! Time: 9:00am-12:00pm. Ages 7-13. $85 per camper/sibling discounts available. 850-968 9299 chipboes@gmail.com www.chipboes.blogspot.com
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Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, and July 22-26, 2019. Monday Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm for ages 5 - 18 years. Cost: $130 per session, per camper and includes lessons, rental shoes, lunch, bowling ball custom fitted in your choice of weight and color. Please call to reserve your spot. 850-477-2300 www.cordovalanes.com
18115 SE 95th Street Rd, Ocklawaha Mobile Trip - June 1-5, 2019 for 6th-8th grade; $650 Ready for a week you will always remember? Come experience a place filled with fun, adventure, and plenty of surprises.
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Exchange Park, 3200 E Lakeview Ave, Pensacola June 10-14, 2019. Times and Fees: Tiny Tikes for ages 3-5 from 8:00am - 9:00am $102 per child; Half Day AM for ages 6-14 from 9:00am-12:00pm, $138 per child; Half Day PM for ages 6-14 from 5:30pm-8:30pm, $138 per child. 678-540-1586 www.challengersports.com
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Roger Scott Tennis Center , 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola June 3 - August 9, 2019. Monday - Friday 9:00am 2:00pm for ages 5 - 13 years. (No camp July 1st - 5th) A fun tennis-based day camp with arts and crafts, outdoor games, tennis instruction, games, and swimming. Lunch is included. Cost: $150 per camper, per week (sibling discounts available). Online registration coming soon! 850-912-4103 info@rogerscotttennis.com www.rogerscotttennis.com
Pensacola State College 29th Annual
May 28–August 9 • M–F • 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Fun & educational classes for kids ages 6 –12!
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Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Student Conduct at 850-484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.
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Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy
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4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 850-602-7540 www.gulfbreezefa.com
ICE Soccer Camps at University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway, Pensacola July 20-21, 2019 for 9th 12th grades. July 22 - 26, 2019 for 7th - 8th grades.
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North Pensacola Optimist Summer Camp
ACE Volleyball Camps
11000 University Parkway, Pensacola Camps run from June 5 - July 18, 2019 for 4th - 12th grade. Camps are separated into age groups.
660-424-4553 www.acevolleyballcamps.com/Summer_Camp_Info.htm
FREE Chevy Youth Baseball 251 West Cedar Street , Pensacola Instructional Clinic with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Blue Wahoos Stadium. Visit website for programs and registration information. 770-401-9083 ahelton@gmdealerprograms.com http://baseball.youthsportsclinics.com
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Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola July 15 - 18, 2019 from 8:30am - 11:30am for Boys and Girls ages 6 - 15 years. Registration is available May 15, 2019 July 12, 2019.
850-937-0111 dwerdung@panhandle.rr.com www.pensacolayouthsoccer.com
Pensacola Catholic High School
3043 West Scott Street, Pensacola Please visit our website and Click Admissions, then Summer Camps or visit our Facebook page for camp information! rbonifay@pensacolachs.org www.pensacolachs.org/domain/84
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1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola Week 1: June 3-7; Week 2: June 10-14; Week 3: June 17-21; Week 4: June 24-28; Week 5: July 8-12; Week 6: July 15-19; Week 7: July 22-26; Week 8: July 29-August 2; Week 9: July 5-9, 2019. “Next Mark Course” is a weekend program for sailors who have completed a Summer Camp and want to keep sailing. Early Registration discount of 10% until April 30th. 850-723-1278 sdpyc@outlook.com www.pycsailingschool.wixsite.com/home
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Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola June 3 - 7, June 24 - 28, 2019. Monday Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm for ages: 8 -15 years. Family Fish Fry on Friday 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Fees: $130 City resident / $140 non resident. Register online only beginning April 1, 2019 at 6:00am. Participants will receive a tackle box and fishing pole at the end of camp. 850-516-9382 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
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Play Pensacola Adventure Camp
850-516-9382 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
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Sanders BeachCorinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola July 15-19, July 22-26 and July 29 - August 2, 2019. For ages 8-15 years. Monday Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm with Family Fish Fry 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Fees: $130 City residents. Nonresidents $140. Register online only beginning April 1, 2019 at 6:00am. Campers will have fun learning about kayaking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, archery and environmental stewardship. 850-516-9382 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
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Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola May 28-31 and June 17-21, 2019. Ages: 7-14 years. Camp hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am 1:00pm with Family Fish Fry 12:00
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Pensacola Beach (Surf Camp and Skimboard Camp), Waterboyz skatepark (Skate Camp), 380 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola Please visit our website or Facebook page for camp information! 850-433-2929 help@waterboyz.com www.waterboyz.com
Greater Pensacola Aquatics Club Summer League Swimming
- 1:00pm. Fees: $130 City resident. Non-resident $140. Register online only beginning April 1, 2019 at 6:00am. Your child will have fun learning to fish, species identification, ethical angling, and enjoying the outdoors. Each child will receive a tackle box and fishing pole.
Pensacola State, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola Please visit our website for dates, times and other specific camp information. 850-484-1312 gpacswimcoach@gmail.com www.teamunify.com/team/setgpac/page/programs/ summer-league
850-516-9382 ppipes@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com/940/Summer-Camps
Innerlight Surf Camp
Play Pensacola SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) Camp
850-549-4011 surfcamp@innerlightsurf.com www.innerlightsurf.com
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Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola June 10-14 and July 8-12, 2019. Learn the fundamentals of Stand-Up paddleboard (SUP) and kayaking, first in a pool then on the water. River Trip on Thursday. Ages: 9 - 15 years. Monday - Thursday 8:00am -
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My normal state is upbeat, optimistic and energetic. So if I am feeling out of sorts in any way, I know something is up. I am fortunate to be blessed with good health and a positive disposition. Unfortunately, over the years, I have also developed some minor health challenges that can rob me of my usual energy, motivation, and pleasure when I am not keeping close tabs on my daily attitude. If you are experiencing consistent low energy, it’s time to visit your doctor, who can run a series of tests to determine if you have a medical condition in need of treatment. But if you only feel occasionally out of steam or out of sorts, maybe it’s time to pay better attention to your energy tank. Is your tank typically half-full or even running on empty? No matter what the cause of your energy dips, the best way to banish the doldrums and bounce back with vigor is to pay attention to ways to increase your energy each day. So, the next time you feel wiped out, whether for an hour, a day or even a series of days. See if you can pump your energy back up by trying some of these simple yet helpful mood boosters:
on the counter and drink the pitcher down as the day goes along. You don’t have to sip your water slowly, and it’s easy to chug down and absorb if you keep it at room temperature. The Mayo Clinic recommends women drink nine cups or 2.2 liters per day.
Snooze Better. Keep the bedroom tidy. Block out any evening or morning window light with heavy drapes. Change your sheets weekly. Replace any bumpy or ragged pillows. Let Sunshine In. Open up those shades and blinds and
give the windows a quick wipe down for an immediate moodimprover. Sunshine boosts your happy hormone, serotonin, and increases white blood cell production, which helps boost your immune system.
Keep Blood Sugar Steady. Add more protein into your diet so you will stay energized longer. Try easy-to-incorporate sources like yogurt, cottage cheese, or eggs.
Up The Green Stuff. Try Odwalla Superfood juice. Add spinach or kale to your next smoothie. Put a couple of teaspoons of Vitamineral Green superfood powder into your daily juice. If you are vitamin/mineral-deficient, you will likely notice the difference immediately once you ingest more much-needed meanie-greenies.
Buy Some Boing. Bounce back more quickly from every-
thing with a pair of new sneakers and some cushy athletic socks. Put them to ample use by wearing them indoors and out.
Surround Smile. Hang images of smiling people you love everywhere. Put away any photos that bring you down. What other images or words bring you joy? Get them out and up.
Move That Booty. Try aerobic exercise three times a week for thirty minutes, five times a week for twenty minutes, or just get out for a daily walk. Put on your workout clothes first thing after you get up, to remind yourself to make exercise a daily priority.
Share The Bouquet Bounty. Purchase a large bunch of flowers and then break the blooms up into smaller vases around
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the house. Combine a few flowers with twigs and blooms in season by the front door.
Freshen Up. Add a mint or eucalyptus
Brighten Up. Dispel shadowy corners by changing all the burned out bulbs in the house. Then restock your back-up supply, so you will be ready for next time.
Still Tired? Try an easy-to-absorb iron supplement daily for one week. Take it with a citrusy beverage. Notice an improvement? You just might need more iron on an ongoing or cyclical basis. Ask your doctor about a blood test to find out where you stand.
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body and foot scrub to your shower gel collection. Either one will wake you right up.
Launder the curtains, the blankets, and the pet beds. This keeps the air cleaner and keeps seasonal allergies at bay, as well.
Here are some items to keep in your purse or car that will keep your energy running high all day no matter what you have on your to-do list: • Small packets of trail mix • Non-sugary granola bars • A water bottle that fits in your car’s beverage holder • A couple of individually wrapped Yerba Maté tea bags • Minty gum or breath fresheners • Photos in your wallet of your most beloved people • Lip-gloss in your favorite color • Roll-on perfume to dab on your wrist • Divinely scented hand cream GPP
Chew Longer. Put a bowl of fresh fruit next to the couch near
the TV. Continually rotate a variety of crudités in the fridge. When you need to crunch, choose healthy junk food like popcorn or baked chips.
Spritz Things Up. Place some lemon or orange air fresheners around the house, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and pet rooms.
Bring On The Berries. Keep a variety of energizing berries
in the house year round, if you can. Add their intense color to at least two meals a day.
Author, journalist, and writing coach Christina Katz maintains a fairly bouncy attitude but still requires an occasional energy tune-up.
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Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
Combining recreation with reward, toys that derive part of their enjoyment from their assembly are ideal for every age. Moving beyond the entertainment value of a standard toy, playthings that foster their own construction have added benefits. The building process supports developing motor skills and helps young minds grasp the process of design. Additionally, having a hand in the mechanics of assembly helps kids understand cause and effect relationships while encouraging testing and experimentation. The following items support self-confidence in children as they exercise their power of creation, building their own playthings, piece by piece.
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Take Apart Wooden Block Animals
Kidtastic Take Apart Dinosaurs (Kidtastic)
Perfect for the mechanically minded fan of dinosaurs, this three-pack of cretaceous creatures includes 106 BPA-free plastic pieces that assemble into Tyrannosaurus Rex, Elasmosaurus and Triceratops. Using one of the three universal screwdrivers that work the connector screws for all, little hands can make quick work of building their dinosaur squad. The cultivation of logic, problem-solving skills and fine motor control are extra benefits for kids as they put together each creature. Echoing elements of real paleontology with its nod toward the assembly of dinosaurs from assorted parts, Kidtastic Take Apart Dinosaurs is the perfect combination of 3D puzzle-solving and prehistoric play.
(Fun Little Toys)
Before they curate the first residents in their little zoo, Fun Little Toys’ Take Apart Wooden Animals lets kids build their animals all on their own. Featuring 48 wooden pieces, this set includes the building blocks for an adorable giraffe, a smiley tiger, a cute zebra and a lovely lion, all waiting to be connected into their 3D forms. Colorfully crafted with child-safe paints and smooth surfaces, each creature is easily recognized by its parts and simple for small children to intuit how they are put together. With nuts and bolts that are sized just right for little hands to grip and manipulate, no tools are needed for kids to get right to the task of assembling their own mini menagerie.
Pidoko Airplane
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Before pretend play takes off, kids can experience the mechanics behind the marvels of flight with the PIdoko Airplane. Guided by a step-by-step manual and using two easily handled tools, children can draft their first biplane from colorful, sturdy wooden parts. This hands-on exploration of mechanical concepts supports STEM thinking and exploration as kids build their first plane. This kit also offers alternative building options can stimulate young minds to explore their own design options and build creativity. Adding a DIY wrinkle to constructive play, the Pidoko Airplane adds a learning lift to playtime hangar.
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Combining vintage style with easy elements, the Battat Roadster puts the rubber to the road for young automotive engineers. Using a battery-powered reversible drill with three interchangeable bits, children can easily assemble the 18 sturdy plastic car parts into a sleek automobile that’s road-ready for playtime.The roadster’s open seating also invites the inclusion of other toys to come along for the ride. Encouraging the development of fine motor skills and intuitive construction, this kit is also an ideal introduction the the ‘righty tighty, lefty loosey’ mantra that will serve them the rest of their lives when approaching a mechanical task.
Gerry Paige Smith is a syndicated columnist recommending the best products for kids and their families. Discover more at www.PageBookMedia.com
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FamilyCalendar Wednesday, March 27
Sea Turtle Presentation 2-3 p.m. Visit Pensacola, 1401 E Gregory Street (off 17th Avenue), Pensacola. Cathy Holmes from Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will have an informative presentation with a display board, sea turtle shells, skulls, handouts and wrist bands. For more info, call (850) 434-1234.
Finding Neverland 8 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Directed by Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically acclaimed Academy Award-winning film, Finding Neverland tells the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Comedian Jeff Dunham at Pcola Bay Center 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. Comedian Jeff Dunham has announced the fall leg of his Passively Aggressive Tour, with his delightfully twisted cohorts; Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J, and of course, Achmed the Dead Terrorist. For more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.
Thursday, March 28
Casting Crowns at the Pensacola Bay Center 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Presented by Compassion International, the Only Jesus Tour will support Casting Crowns’ brand new studio album. The band has released six of the album’s tracks early, including the title cut and first radio single, “Only Jesus,” which is one of the fastest charting songs of 2018 and already a Top 10 smash. For more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Mary Jane Dunlop, this intensely emotional examination of grief is laced with wit, insightfulness, compassion and searing honesty. For more info, call (850) 221-7599 or visit http://panhandlecommunitytheatre.com/.
Friday, March 29
Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Adult 4-5:30 p.m. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for those on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Our art educators believe that self expression can help students build personal connections, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and learn a wide variety of artistic skills. Free program, sponsored in part by Autism Pensacola. For more info, visit pensacolamuseum.org or call (850) 432-6247. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Center Stage: A Benefit Concert Featuring Dee Daniels 6:30 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 South Palafox Street. This event will feature a swing, soul and blues-inspired performance by vocalist Dee Daniels. All funds raised will support PSO’s Beyond the Stage
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program for community engagement and education. For tickets or more info, call (850) 435-2533 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/. Film Music Concert 7:30 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy Bldg. 82, Pensacola. This year, the University of West Florida Dept. of Music’s Symphonic Band marks the retirement of Richard Glaze, associate professor and director of bands. The concert, titled “Lights, Camera, Favorites” will feature Glaze’s favorite film soundtracks from past film music concerts. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For more info or to reserve tickets, call (8500 857-6285.
Saturday, March 30
Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Cabaret: Phantom of the Masquerade 7 p.m. Annual fundraiser tickets include admission, open bar, Classic City Catering, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine, live bands, performances by Ballet Pensacola, Powell Entertainment as DJ, and more. Pensacola’s biggest party boasts black ties, luxurious gowns, and mysterious masks celebrating pieces from Broadway’s longest-running show, The Phantom of the Opera. MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND. For ticket information, call (850) 432-2042 ext. 108 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing. 2019 March Madnezz 4-8 p.m. O’Rileys Irish Pub, 321 S Palafox St., Pensacola. Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast for its annual fundraiser. Power forward with your friends while enjoying the NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional Finals and unlimited food and libations. Attendees will have the chance to score some incredible items from the evening’s silent and live auctions all while giving back to a great cause! Tickets are $25 per person or $60 per family. For more info, visit emeraldcoastbgc.org or call (850) 470-4484. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Youth 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-14. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Our art educators believe that self expression can help students build personal connections, increase selfesteem and self-awareness, and learn a wide variety of artistic skills. Free program, sponsored in part by Autism Pensacola. For more info, visit pensacolamuseum.org or call (850) 432-6247. 2nd Annual Pensacola VegFest 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. An amazing day celebrating all the wonderful local vegan vendors from food to clothing, soaps and much more. Watch cooking demonstrations and try the food. Bring your entire family for a fun-filled day with FREE admission. Visit www.cityofpensacola.com/. Monster Jam at the Pensacola Bay Center 1 and 7 p.m. Pit Party from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Pit Party provides each pass holder who also has tickets
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to the main event the opportunity to visit the venue floor and meet some of the drivers and see some of the trucks up close. *Must have 1 p.m. show tickets with pit passes to enter Pit Party.* For more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Bayou Hills Run 6 a.m. Bayview Park, 2001 E Lloyd St., Pensacola. Great views, challenging courses and a family-friendly atmosphere. Fun-seeking families and serious runners alike take to the streets of East Hill for the Bayou Hills Run, hosted by Creative Learning Academy. This event includes a 10k, 5k and 1 Mile Kids’ Run. For more info, visit www.bayouhillsrun.org/. Film Music Concert 7:30 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy Bldg. 82, Pensacola. For details, see March 29 listing. 16th Annual Chocolate Fest 1-3 p.m. Chocolate Fest is a dessert extravaganza held at Cordova Mall and presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships in support of Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite for $15. Attendees will sample mouth-watering chocolate treats from popular local restaurants to help raise funds that ensure child victims of abuse and neglect receive timely, effective and streamlined treatment. For more info, visit gulfcoastkidshouse.org or call (850) 595-5800. Studer Family Children’s Hospital Community Open House Noon-4 p.m. 1 Bubba Watson Dr., Pensacola. Celebrate the grand opening of Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital! Tour the new four-story building. Enjoy children’s games and activities, a bounce house, character greetings and an inside look at a specially equipped pediatric ambulance. Local food trucks will be available, and free bike helmets will be distributed and fitted custom to each child. For more info, call (850) 416-7000 or e-mail SacredHeartChildrens@ ascension.org. Gulf Coast Science Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Seville Square, 301 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola. This festival, featuring a variety of science- and technology-related activities, aims to inspire curiosity, experimentation, and creative problem-solving by both adults and children. A FREE event open to the public. For more info, visit GulfCoastScienceFestival.org or call (877) 937-6377.
Sunday, March 31
Monster Jam at the Pensacola Bay Center 1 p.m. Pit Party from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For details, see March 30 listing. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 2:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing.
Monday, April 1
Yoga & Art at Pensacola Museum of Art with Nancy LaNasa 5:30 p.m. Enhance your creative focus and flow. Art and yoga have complimentary and intrinsically valuable benefits and the museum gallery provides the perfect space to awaken your imagination. All levels welcome. Bring towel, yoga mat, water bottle. PMA members are free; non-members free with admission to museum. For more info, visit pensacolamuseum. org or call (850) 432-6247.
Tuesday, April 2
Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. Call
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Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Today is also an autograph day at the National Naval Aviation Museum following the practice. For other details, see April 2 listing. University of West Florida Presents Chamber Music Recital Noon. Old Christ Church, 405 S Adams St., Pensacola. All performances in the series are free and open to the public with no tickets required. The Chamber Music Class celebrates the end of the semester with happy melodies, exciting ensemble pieces and fun-loving performers. Music by Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Handle, Grieg and others. For more info, please call (850) 474-2147.
Thursday, April 4
Three Dog Night Live in Concert 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Three Dog Night hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures with songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White” and “One.” For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. WUWF’s RadioLive Concert Series 6 p.m. Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street. Our featured artists are Jonathan Byrd, Tanya Gallagher and Korby Lenker. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at radiolive.org or at the
door on the day of the show. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info, visit wuwf.org/radiolive or call (850) 473-7433. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing.
Friday, April 5
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 7 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. Bring the entire family to enjoy the classic telling of this ageless story. Moving to the definitive music of Prokofiev, Ballet Pensacola’s dancers will captivate your imagination as Cinderella seeks to escape her evil family and find Prince Charming. For more info, visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ or call (850) 432-2042. The Pensacola Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Lunch provided. Visit https://powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/event/ pensacola-pwgc-meeting/ or call (850) 529-0908. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Adult 4-5:30 p.m. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for those on the autism spectrum. For details, see March 29 listing. Preschool Art Time: Polka Dots 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and
third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. Cost: $6/members and $8/non-members, per class. Register at www.pensacolamuseum.org/ or call (850) 432-6247. Pensacola Food Truck Festival 2019 5-10 p.m. Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Hosted by Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, the event will start on Friday as an “appetizer” to the main event, and feature several food trucks and a band. Saturday will be a foodies’ paradise with dozens of food trucks, live music, and the first-ever HabiVillage – a new feature to welcome the craftiest members of our community. For more info, visit pensacolahotwheels.org.
Saturday, April 6
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 7 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see April 5 listing. Pensacola Food Truck Festival 2019 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. For details, see April 5 listing. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 7:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing.
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FamilyCalendar Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: Russian Spectacular 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. This annual celebration of music by Russian composers includes Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise and Glazunov’s Violin Concerto. The program will close with Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. For tickets or more info, call (850) 4352533 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/. 10th Annual Navy Federal 5K 8 a.m. 130 E Government Street, Pensacola. Starts and finishes in downtown Pensacola with a course that meanders through town. This race also offers runners post-race refreshments and entertainment! Join Sammie the Sea Otter for a quarter-mile sprint around Ferdinand Plaza! This sprint will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. Children ages 6 or under are welcome to run alone or with a parent. This activity is free, but all children must have a submitted registration form with a signed waiver from a parent/ guardian. Pensacola JazzFest 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Seville Square Park. Free admission; VIP passes available for $100 (VIP plus guest). Celebrate America’s unique musical art form with a stunning lineup of top talent, from local jazz standouts to world-renowned acts. For more info, call (850) 433-8382 or visit http://jazzpensacola. com/jazzfest/. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Youth 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-14. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. For details, see March 30 listing. Pensacola MESS Hall Questioning Corner 10 a.m.-noon. 116 N. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Young learners engage in age-appropriate exploration related to special themes. Activities are geared for learners ages 3-7 and are included in admission. Today’s topic is Weather. For more info, call (877) 937-6377 or visit www.pensacolamesshall.org/. Saturday Night Science at Pensacola MESS Hall 6-8 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day with us. The whole family will enjoy hands-on activities exploring ecology, geography, and more! $10/person ages 3+ FREE for members. For more info, call (877) 9376377 or visit www.pensacolamesshall.org/.
Sunday, April 7
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see April 5 listing. Panhandle Community Theatre Presents Rabbit Hole 2:30 p.m. 4646 Woodbine Road, Milton. For details, see March 28 listing. Pensacola JazzFest 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Seville Square Park. For details, see April 6 listing. Gulf Coast Half Marathon 7 a.m. Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, 4 Via Deluna Drive. All distances (half, 10 miler and 5K) will be awarded a finisher’s medal. For more info, call (850) 435-9222 or visit www.runpensacolabeach. com/.
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Terrain Race 7 a.m. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, Milton. We have a 5K and unlimited lap option with 20+ obstacles and mud. Kids as young as 7 can race the full 5K course too! For more info, call (850) 623-6197 or visit http://terrainracing.com/locations/pensacola/. Free Yoga Class - Breathe Yoga and Wellness 10 - 11 a.m. Community Maritime Park. Classes are held the first Sunday of each month and are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified instructors from Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center will provide instruction. The class is free, but you need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and any other accessories you would like to use. Water will be provided, but you need to bring your own bottle or container. For more info, visit www.cityofpensacola.com/.
Tuesday, April 9
Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For other details, see April 2 listing.
Wednesday, April 10
Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Today is also an autograph day at the National Naval Aviation Museum following the practice. For other details, see April 2 listing. Story Seedlings 2:45-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Story Seedlings builds on the foundations begun in Sprouts with emphasis on chapter books. Lessons are geared for 4- to 7-yearolds, but siblings under 10 are welcome to join and participate as they like! Cost: complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Kicks Off 2019 Season 6:35 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola.
Honoring The Enemy: A Captain Peter Wake Novel Presentation & Book Signing 2:30-3:30 p.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1878 South Blue Angel Parkway, NAS Pensacola. Written by historian Robert N. Macomber, this novel is set in the period of the Spanish-American War, covering from June 1898 to mid-July 1898. Inspired by actual events, this page-turner helps us live history and remember truths which should never be forgotten. For more info, visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ or call (800) 327-5002.
Thursday, April 11
Science Hour 6-7 p.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola. UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension hosts this educational series meeting most months. Tonight’s topic is “Beach Safety,” presented by Dave Greenwood, Water Safety Chief/ Pensacola Beach Lifeguards. Each session is free to the public. For more info, contact Carrie at ctsteven@ufl.edu or call (850) 475-5230.
Friday, April 12
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 7 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see April 5 listing.
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Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. A Studio 400 production. An evening of one-act plays. Six short stories about people we love and people we love to hate. Directed by Jason Crum, Stephanie Lash, Courtney Moseley. *Adult content, themes and language. For more info, visit www. pensacolalittletheatre.com/ or call (850) 432-2042. Pensacola is Inbloom 5-7:30 p.m. Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola. Pensacola’s Pop-Up Maker’s Market returns this spring, showcasing locally handmade gifts, vintage/refinished furniture and an annual flower show. For more info, visit PensacolaMarket. com or call (850) 221-1895. Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Ft. Pickens) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free star gazing at the Ft. Pickens Battery Worth parking lot. Volunteers will set up nearly 20 telescopes ranging in strength and size from duplicates of Galileo’s original telescope to today’s incredible large-scope devices for the public to take a peek at wonders such as Jupiter, the Milky Way and other galaxies. For more info, call Dewey Barker at (850) 450-7767 or visit http://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-star-gazing/.
Saturday, April 13
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 7 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see April 5 listing. Pensacola is Inbloom by Pensacola Market 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola. For details, see April 12 listing.
Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. A Studio 400 production. For details, see April 12 listing. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. FREE. A group that studies the illness of cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Play Pensacola Annual Easter Egg Hunt presented by Chick-fil-A 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola. Enjoy a day of FUN with Easter egg hunts up through age 12, music, carnival games, bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny and more! FREE admission, but please bring a non-perishable food item for Manna Food Pantries. No pets please. Service animals only. In the event of inclement weather, some or all activities may be moved indoors to the Vickrey Resource Center. For more info, call (850) 436-5670 or visit www.cityofpensacola.com/2637/Easter-Egg-Hunt. Open Studio: Paper Dolls 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. Participants are invited to drop in anytime between 11:30 and 3:30 to explore and experiment with a variety of media and art forms. Admission: $6 per participant, free for PMA members. All supplies provided; all ages welcome! Register at www.pensacolamuseum.org/ or call (850) 432-6247. Paws in the Park at Big Lagoon State Park 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dog-friendly vendors, opportunities for adoption of a new furry friend, and educational demonstrations. There will also be ranger-guided dog-friendly hikes to emphasize our dog-friendly areas of the park and interpretation of our dog rules.
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family-friendly event for participants and the public. For more info, visit http://pensacolasports.org/ or call (850) 434-2800. Autism Pensacola’s Art on the Green 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Pensacola Country Club Tennis Center. Exciting one-day arts festival that aims to increase awareness and acceptance of the talents of individuals with autism along the Gulf Coast. The family-friendly event will include a Kid Zone, performing arts stage, live music, food trucks, and artist booths. Admission is free! Funds raised will benefit the mission and programming of Autism Pensacola, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Call (850) 434-7171 or visit https://autismpensacola.org/ fundraisers/art-on-the-green/. Bay Bluffs & Chimney Park Cleanups 9 -10 a.m. Come join the Pensacola Scenic Highway Foundation, Earth Ethics and Ocean Hour for a two-location clean-up on Scenic Highway the second Saturday of every month. Location one is Bay Bluffs Park on Scenic Highway at Summit Blvd. Second location is two miles north at Chimney Park on Scenic Highway at Langley Ave. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Sign-in at 8:45. Please dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. E-mail oceanhourfl@gmail. com or BayBluffsCleanUp@gmail.com; visit www. facebook.com/oceanhourfl or www.oceanhourfl.com. Or call (850) 207-9326 and leave a message.
Sunday, April 14
Ballet Pensacola’s Cinderella 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see April 5 listing.
Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 3 p.m. A Studio 400 production. For details, see April 12 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Family Sunday 1:05 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. Kids run the bases and families have the chance to play catch on the field following each Sunday home game. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola.
Tuesday, April 16
Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For other details, see April 2 listing.
Wednesday, April 17
Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Improvable Cause Happy Hour 7 p.m. Pensacola’s only professional improv comedy troupe! IC’s shows are completely unscripted and totally hilarious. Everything is created in the moment with audience suggestions, so each show is different! For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Today is
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Homecomings Book Signing Noon-1:30 p.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1878 South Blue Angel Parkway, NAS Pensacola. For years, photographer Laura Bogan has been chronicling the Blue Angels as they return to Pensacola, the team’s beautiful seaside home on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Through moments both triumphant and poignant, Bogan has captured stunning scenes that, until now, have only been enjoyed by those lucky enough to be there. For more info, visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ or call (800) 327-5002.
Thursday, April 18
Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. A Studio 400 production. For details, see April 12 listing. Veterans’ Meeting 4-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. These free monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Call Evelyn Coleman at (850) 543-2258 or visit http:// everman.org/. Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For other details, see April 2 listing.
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Disney On Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic 10:30 a.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For tickets or more info, call (800) 745-3000 or
Bud Light Charity Golf Challenge 2019 12:30 p.m. The four-man scramble will be held at Scenic Hills Country Club. The Arc Gateway Foundation and Pensacola Sports team up for this tournament featuring contests, raffle prizes, food throughout the course, and more! Call (850) 4382180 or visit www.arc-gateway.org/foundation/golftournament/ to help support the future of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Friday, April 19
Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. A Studio 400 production. For details, see April 12 listing. Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For other details, see April 2 listing. Disney On Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see April 18 listing. Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Gulfside) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. Volunteers will set up nearly 20 telescopes ranging in strength and size from duplicates of Galileo’s original telescope to today’s incredible large-scope devices for the public to take a peek at wonders such as Jupiter, the Milky Way and other galaxies. For more info, visit http://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-star-gazing/.
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Music Under The Stars with Roman Street 7 p.m. From The Ground Up Community Garden, 501 N Hayne St., Pensacola. Roman Street, named for an old Roman street in the Alps, is an internationally trained instrumental band specializing in improvisational fusion of classical, gypsy and contemporary jazz, Latin, and nuevo flamenco. Don’t forget to bring your coolers and chairs! Popcorn, drinks and garden merchandise will be sold before and during the event. Proceeds will benefit the From the Ground Up Community Garden. For tickets or more info, call (850) 934-3609 or find us on Eventbrite. Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Journey’s Escape 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked--the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. For more info or tickets, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. The Wildflowers Tom Petty Tribute 7 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 South Palafox Street. Pensacola. Additional $5 cash surcharge at the door for under 21. Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed, adult guardian. For more info, call (850) 607-6758. The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the 3rd Friday of every month at Beef O’Brady’s, 344 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. Lunch is not provided. Call (850) 5290908 or Visit https://powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/. Gallery Night 5-9 p.m. Stroll through the charming brick walkways of downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of local music, art and cuisine. Gallery Night is a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments. Visit downtownpensacola.com/ or call (850) 434-5371. Preschool Art Time: Oil Pastels 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. For details, see April 5 listing.
Saturday, April 20
Short Attention Span Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. A Studio 400 production. For details, see April 12 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see April 13 listing. Disney On Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic 2 & 6 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see April 18 listing. Killer Queen -The Premier Tribute to Queen 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. For those looking for the classic ‘80s-era Queen experience, look no further than Killer Queen. With frontman Patrick Myers behind the mic as the legendary Freddie Mercury, this killer tribute band brings to life the genius of Mercury and legacy of Queen in a spectacular display that needs to be seen
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to be believed. For more info or tickets, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Gulfside) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For details, see April 19 listing. Earth Day Pensacola 2019 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bayview Park, 2001 Lloyd Street, Pensacola. The theme for Earth Day is energy, transportation, and sustainability. Vendors will support the theme including share riding, public transportation, hybrid vehicles, wind energy, solar energy, and more. We will have gardening, plants, and water education vendors as well. There will be a designated kids’ activity area. Food, music and yoga are also part of the lineup. For more info, call (850) 398-7777 or visit http://www.earthdaypensacola.org/.
Sunday, April 21
Easter at Momentum Church Easter games, candy, prizes and more! Gulf Breeze High (9 am, 11 am and 5 pm) Navarre High (9:15 am, 11:15 am and 5 pm) Visit momentumchurch.org/kids for more info. Easter Egg Hunt at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Following the 10:30 a.m. service. 1200 N 12th Avenue, Pensacola.
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Disney On Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic 2 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see April 18 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Family Sunday/Easter Celebration 5:05 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see April 14 listing.
Monday, April 22
RePurposed Art Show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 6931 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola State College Art Department is partnering with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. Exhibition dates will run through April 26, with the benefit auction and reception to be held Friday evening, from 5-8 p.m. Artwork can be two or three dimensional to include any type of assemblage using materials found at the store. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Military Monday 6:35 p.m. vs. Mobile. Join the Wahoos in honoring local military heroes each Monday of the 2019 season. For details, see April 10 listing.
Tuesday, April 23
WSRE Public Square: Cynthia Barnett 7-9 p.m. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. Barnett will show how one of the most water-rich states in the nation could come to face water scarcity and quality woes and how it doesn’t have to be that way. Free admission. For more info, call (850) 4841200 or visit www.wsre.org/events/public-squarespeakers-series/.
Wednesday, April 24
Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Today is also an autograph day at the National Naval Aviation Museum following the practice. For details, see April 2 listing.
Friday, April 26
35th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival Noon-11 p.m. Community Maritime Park. This year’s festival features 15,000 pounds of crawfish, provided
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Saturday, April 27
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: Concerto for Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. The 93rd season comes to close with a program inspired by folk music from around the world. Grieg’s Piano Concerto will be played by the talented Alessio Bax. Guest composer Gabriela Lena Frank joins us to share her own work, Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra, inspired by Peruvian folk music. Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra is a powerhouse piece with origins in traditional Hungarian folk music. For tickets or more info, call (850) 435-2533 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com/. Be My Neighbor Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. A free family event spotlighting the neighborly values of Mister Rogers and featuring PBS KIDS stars: Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat and Mr. Steve! Community organizations will be on hand indoors and outside with children’s activity booths and useful info for parents. Call (850) 484-1200 or visit wsre.org/events/ be-my-neighbor-day/. Delunas Beach Games 6 a.m.-5 p.m. 41 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola. Event on Pensacola Beach which features an open water swim, beach volleyball tournament, sunrise run, beach chamber challenge scavenger hunt, putt-putt golf tournament, go cart racing, and corn hole tournament. For more info, e-mail jlibbert@pensacolasports.org or visit https://pensacolasports.org/ delunasbeachgames/. 35th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Community Maritime Park. For details, see April 26 listing. Gulf Coast March for Babies 8 a.m.-noon. Gulf Breeze Community Center. Help March of Dimes reach its goal of $145,000. March to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. For more info, call (850) 462-7756 or visit https:// www.marchforbabies.org/. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see April 13 listing. Open Studio: Paper Flower Wreaths 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. For details, see April 13 listing.
Sunday, April 28
35th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Maritime Park. For details, see April 26 listing.
Pensacola Triathlon 6:15-11:45 a.m. Race Headquarters is held at Maritime Park. Start with a swim in the refreshing Pensacola Bay, bike along the scenic out-and-back course, and run through Historic Pensacola neighborhoods and past cheering spectators.The event concludes with a festive waterfront awards party featuring music, great food and cold beverages. For more info, visit www.tripensacola. com/. 2019 St. Joseph Blues & Bar-B-Que 11 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 W. Government St., Pensacola. Musical line-up includes: Biscuit Miller, Dedra Ruff And The All Pros Band, Cat Daddy, Back Street Blues Band, Belmont Youth Band, Spearman Brewers, and Max McCain Band. We also conduct a raffle. Food line-up both days: Dwarf Chicken, Grover T’s BBQ, Rocky D’s BBQ and St. Joseph men’s BBQ. For more info, call (850) 932-8584.
Tuesday, April 30
Dave Matthews Band at the Pensacola Bay Center 8 p.m. With the release of 2018’s Come Tomorrow, Dave Matthews Band became the first group in history to have seven consecutive studio albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. For more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For other details, see April 2 listing.
Wednesday, May 1
Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Today is also an autograph day at the National Naval Aviation Museum following the practice. For other details, see April 2 listing.
Friday, May 3
Pensacola Little Theatre Presents The 39 Steps 7:30 p.m. Mainstage play directed by Billy Buff and Barbara Jacobs. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre. com/. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime: The Best of Stage and Screen Saenger Theatre. A jam-packed concert filled with music from every genre, from classical to country and patriotic to musical theatre. This variety show showcases the individual and corporate talents of PCC’s outstanding singers. For tickets or more info, visit pensacolachildrenschorus.com or call (850) 434-7760. Preschool Art Time: The Evolving Canvas 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. For details, see April 5 listing. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Adult 4-5:30 p.m. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for those on the autism spectrum. For details, see March 29 listing.
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Saturday, May 4
Pensacola Little Theatre Presents The 39 Steps 7:30 p.m. Mainstage play directed by Billy Buff and Barbara Jacobs. For details, see May 5 listing. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime: The Best of Stage and Screen Saenger Theatre. For details, see May 3 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Fireworks Saturday/Star Wars Night 6:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi. For details, see April 13 listing. The Hoecake Throwdown 2-6 p.m. De Luna Winery, 116 E. Gonzales Street, Pensacola. Celebrate the history, mythos and meaning of that most-quintessential of Southern foods — cornbread — and its liquid cousin: bourbon. Programming will include a celebrity chef cook-off, whisky tastings, live music and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Chain Reaction — a Pensacolabased nonprofit that empowers children through character education & service-based learning. Call (850) 776-0436 3rd Annual Burger Battle by the Bay
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. The only burger grilling contest of its kind in Pensacola! Hosted by the Suburban West Rotary Club and benefiting Take Stock in Children, teams compete in professional and backyard categories as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award. $10 in advance; $15 at the gate. All ages! For more info, visit www. burgerbattlebythebay.com/. Annual Rosamond Johnson Commemoration 10 a.m. Gulf Islands National Seashore, Johnson Beach Road, Perdido Key. The event is open to the public. Keynote speaker will be Dan Brown, Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent. He will be joined by Pam Johnson Gleen, Private Rosamond Johnson’s niece. The NATTC Color Guard and Vocalist group will perform. The ceremony will feature music as well as artwork from the Global Learning Academy of Pensacola. Call (850) 934-2600 for more info. Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art Academy for Autism: Youth 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-14. Art Academy for Autism is an arts education initiative designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. For details, see March 30 listing. Pro Watercross Jet Ski Racing This NASCAR on water is exciting racing that will have you standing, cheering, and talking about it for months after. FREE to watch; teams from all over the world; featuring a racing division and freestyle division (tricks, flips, jumps). For more info, visit http:// www.prowatercross.com/.
Sunday, May 5
Pensacola Little Theatre Presents The 39 Steps 3 p.m. Mainstage play directed by Billy Buff and Barbara Jacobs. For details, see May 5 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Family Sunday 1:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi. For details, see April 14 listing. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime: The Best of Stage and Screen Saenger Theatre. For details, see May 3 listing.
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Every Sunday This Month
Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. The service always draws a large and friendly crowd. Visit http://www.centralonline.tv/flora-bama/. Family-Friendly Improv at Pensacola Library 2:30-3:30 p.m. 239 N. Spring St. Come learn basic improv techniques and games like those in the comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Improv is storytelling without a script. All ages welcome, but parents must accompany younger children. For more info, call (850) 436-5060.
Every Tuesday This Month
Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Bring your lawn chair and join us every Tuesday night for hot music, smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. Artists include: Not Quite Fab April 2, Rhinestone April 9, Touch of Gray April 16, The Legend Band April 23, John Hart Project April 30 and True Blue Band May 7. For more info, call (850) 932-2257 or visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/ whats-happening-bands-on-beach/. Gulf Breeze Farmers Market 4-8 p.m. every Tuesday evening, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Fresh produce to local Lonestar Kitchen to jewelry and soaps. Come support local artists. For more info, visit www. facebook.com/pg/gbfarmersmarket/ or call (850) 867-7263. Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. Join us for stories, songs and movement designed to build future readers! We have fun with many books from our collection. For more info, call (850) 453-7780. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.
Every Thursday This Month
Pickleball at PAC! 6-8 p.m. Pensacola Athletic Center, 7700 W Highway 98, Pensacola. Looking to try something fun and
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Every Saturday This Month
Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. For more info, visit www.palafoxmarket. com. Orange Blossom Special 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children’s Museum, 115 Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. Come on downtown for storytime Saturdays! Climb aboard and take a journey with storyteller Paul Morrell on the Orange Blossom Special train ride. Learn Florida train history inside the museum and then take a ride on the train. Tickets are only $5 each (includes 1 free adult). Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). Providing local goods, including produce, baked breads, canned preserves, cooked meats and even wood-fired pizza. Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. Our free beginner ukulele classes are designed to get you familiarized with the ukulele, including parts of the ukulele, how to hold it, how to tune it, basic chord shapes, basic strumming patterns and chord changes for your first song! The intermediate class focuses on learning songs and playing while singing along. For more info, call (850) 457-7557.
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Babysitter Class This class is open to youth from ages 11-15 for $30 (lunch is not provided). All participants receive an American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR Card, plus a Sacred Heart Hospital Babysitting Certificate. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5051 Carpenter’s Creek Drive in Pensacola at our Population Health Building. Preregistration is required. Call (850) 416-7262. Course provided by Sacred Heart Education. SNAP, which stands for STOP NOW AND PLAN, is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral model powered by the minds at Child Development Institute (CDI). SNAP helps troubled children and their parents learn how to effectively manage their emotions and “keep problems small.” SNAP services are completely free to youth and their families! SNAP Boys and SNAP Girls program is designed for children ages 6-11 who are engaging in aggressive, anti-social behavior and/or have come into contact with authority figures at school or in the community. The parent group meets at the same time as the SNAP Boys/SNAP Girls groups. Parents learn effective child management and SNAP strategies. The group also provides parents with an opportunity to make connections with other parents facing similar challenges. For more info or to participate in a program, call (850) 453-2772.
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CDAC Behavioral Healthcare provides three evidencebased parenting curricula to parents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. For information on class dates and location, contact Medena Williams at (850) 4494315 or mwilliams@cdac.info. Incredible Years Parent and Baby Program For parents with infants 0-12 months. Meets on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. for 8 weeks. Parents and babies attend the class together to bond, play and learn in a nurturing and safe environment. Parents play, read and sing with their baby while learning about the specific needs of a baby through the first year of life. Incredible Years Parent Program For parents with children 2-8 years. Meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for 10 weeks. Parents learn what works best with their child. Topics include child-led play, praise, setting limits with appropriate rules and commands, and discipline strategies that work. Childcare is available as needed. (Children do not attend the class with their parent.) Active Parenting of Teens Program For parents with children 9-15 years. Meets on Tuesdays from 4–5:30 p.m. for 7 weeks. Parents learn techniques that will equip them to be the parent their teen needs. Topics include communication, responsibility, dealing with misbehavior, discipline strategies and talking with teens about sex, violence, alcohol and substance use.
Prenatal & Childbirth
Baptist Women’s Center offers you choices to tailor your experience from early pregnancy to months following your baby’s birth. Our experienced team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience one of a kind. To register or for more info about our classes, call (850) 434-4567 or visit www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/birth. Baby Care Basics – Select Saturday classes (9 a.m.-13:30 p.m.) walk you through what to expect in the hospital and at home. A key milestones guide will be given to monitor baby’s growth and needs and how to meet them. $20 per series. Baptist Birth Experience – Overview of the Baptist Women’s Center, tour of labor & delivery unit, and epidural video. FREE. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Held third Fridays odd months, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Breastfeeding – Two-class series (select Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.) teaches how breastfeeding works, the best way to start, and what choices will result in a rewarding breastfeeding experience. $20 per series. Prepared Childbirth – This class prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey by understanding the process and offering coping skills. $90 per series. Classes are offered each month as a five-class series from 6-8:30 p.m. Sibling Class (Ages 3 to 8) – This class helps you prepare your children for the arrival of the new member of the family! Select Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. $10 per child per class. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Tours of Baptist Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Unit Please call (850) 434-4874 to reserve your tour time. Tours are available Mondays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Monthly Series Package – $125 per couple and includes Prepared Childbirth (a four-class series or one all-day class), two Breastfeeding classes and two Baby Care Basics classes. www.greaterpensacolaparents.com
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FamilyCalendar Sacred Heart Hospital offers a variety of prenatal education classes designed to help parents-tobe prepare for their special day and for the days that follow back home with the new baby. Registration is required for all classes and is offered online. For any questions, please call (850) 416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/. Breastfeeding This two-hour class, taught by one of Sacred Heart Hospital’s lactation consultants, teaches techniques for breastfeeding success and addresses common concerns to make your experience as smooth as possible. Cost is $20 per couple. Offered monthly on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. Infant/Child CPR Course Class is open to new parents, family members and friends who will be caring for a baby or young child. Classes are held every Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fee is $22 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, please call (850) 416-7264. “My Family’s Growing” Sibling Class Class prepares soon-to-be siblings (ages 3 through 10) for the arrival of a new baby in their family. Our sibling class includes a complete tour of the Maternity & Women’s Center of Sacred Heart Hospital. Cost is $10 per child. Newborn Parenting This class strives to prepare parents in caring for their new bundle of joy, from birth through the first few weeks at home. Newborn Parenting is taught by experienced nurses from Sacred Heart Hospital’s mother-baby unit, and a local pediatrician will be available to answer questions during a portion of the class. Cost is $20 per couple. Prepared Childbirth Classes Designed to help prepare you and your partner for the birthing process – including tips to make you
more comfortable during labor – Prepared Childbirth Classes are taught by experienced obstetrics nurses and include a tour of the Maternity and Women’s Center. Cost is $50 per couple. This course is offered in two different formats to meet your scheduling and educational needs: •As a four-week series, especially designed for firsttime moms. •As a one-day class, ideal for moms who have had children before and are looking for a refresher course in the delivery experience. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacredheart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/. Tours Tours of Sacred Heart Hospital’s Maternity & Women’s Center will give soon-to-be moms an idea of what to expect during your stay at the hospital, including where to go, where to park and what to bring when you arrive for the delivery of your baby. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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birth is a family affair, and we encourage the involvement of family and friends in the birth process. For more information about The Family Birthplace or childbirth classes at West Florida Hospital, call (850) 494-4368 or visit https://westfloridahospital.com/ service/family-birthplace. Breastfeeding Preparation Class Classroom 5 & 6 on the 7th Floor of the Ancillary Building at West Florida Hospital located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Free for pre-delivery parents. Topics include: How breastfeeding works (How the Breast Makes Milk), Latch & Positioning, When to Feed Your Baby, How to Know Baby is Getting Enough Milk, Breast Care, Pumping, Storing and Bottle-Feeding with Breastmilk. This is a Power Point, Videos, and Question/Answer Class. Mom, Dad, and
caregivers are welcome. For more info, call (850) 494-4368 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/ service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparedness Class - 4-Week Series Classroom 1 on the 7th Floor in the Ancillary Building located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Join us for a PowerPoint presentation that will discuss: what to expect in labor, vaginal delivery, c/s delivery, pain control options, post partum care, newborn care, and we will tour the labor unit/suite. This 4-week course goes into a little more detail than the intensive 4-hr course. For more info, call (850) 494-4368 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirthpreparation. Childbirth Preparedness Class - Express Classroom 1 on the 7th Floor in the Ancillary Building located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Condensed version of our 4-week Childbirth Preparation class into one day, has many great topics, features and video clips including: understanding pregnancy, labor, medical procedures and cesarean birth. Free, very interactive and we finish with a tour of the Family Birthplace. Please call (850) 494-4368 for any additional questions.
Support Groups Cancer
Cancer Support Group 2-3 p.m. second Tuesdays. Sacred Heart Hospital Oncology Unit Library, 2nd floor. Cancer patients, cancer survivors, their families & friends are invited to join. Enjoy some “Tea for the Soul” & light refreshments. The group is designed to offer support through education, spirituality and humor as well as the comfort of fellowship with other cancer patients. For more info, call Rene Moses, 416-7703 or Jo Jensen, 416-7593.
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SupportGroups CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) Tuesday nights for six consecutive weeks at the Sacred Heart Cancer Center. A unique, free program created to provide emotional support for children who have a parent with cancer. During the group meetings, conversation and art are used to help children identify and appropriately express complex feelings related to having a parent with cancer. Pre-registration is required by calling (850) 416-2679. Gulf Coast Wings of Hope, Inc. Support Group 6:30-8 p.m. 3rd Tuesdays in Conference Room A of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. Supporting families of children with blood disorders and cancer. Anyone with a friend or family member who has been stricken with a form of childhood cancer or blood disorder is welcome. More details can be found at www.wingsofhopeinc.org. Look Good...Feel Better Sacred Heart Cancer Center 3rd Floor Conference Room on Airport Blvd. Free program that teaches people in active cancer treatment ways to deal with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. It will be offered jointly by the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association. Pre-registration is required by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-888-604-5888 or visit www.cancer.org/cps3florida. Man2Man Prostate Cancer Self Help Group 9:30 a.m. first Saturdays. Sacred Heart Cancer Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room on Airport Blvd. Facilitated by Ed Rigby, American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer education and support program. For more info, call (850) 438-7627 or 438-4491. No registration required. Managing Life with Cancer: A Mini Series Four-week program at Sacred Heart Cancer Center designed to help patients and families learn how to emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially cope with cancer. Patients will be able to connect with other cancer patients while learning common emotions associated with a cancer diagnosis, healthy coping skills, safe exercises, sources of personal hope, and available financial resources. Lunch is provided so pre-registration is required. Call (850) 416-2679. Patient and Family Cancer Support Group Pensacola 4-5:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more info, call (850) 469-7372. Prostate Cancer Support Group 5-6:30 p.m. 2nd Thursdays. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more info, call (850) 469-7372. Sacred Heart Cancer Center Sacred Heart provides emotional support and education for cancer patients and their families through a variety of support groups. For more info, visit the Cancer Center Support Groups website or call (850) 416-2679.
Grief Support
GriefShare The Sacred Heart Palliative Care department provides a free, 13-week Grief Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one. The meetings are in the Palliative Care department, located in Suite 201 of the Bayou Tower on Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus. The public may use the free valet parking at the hospital’s Bayou Tower entrance, which faces Bayou Blvd. For class dates and times and for registration information, call Kerri Riggs, LCSW, at (850) 416-7705. Grief Support Group for Adults Sacred Heart Hospital provides this free group for
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adults who have lost a loved one. For future classes and registration info, please call (850) 416-7705. Grief Support at Baptist Health Care Meetings last for six consecutive weeks. For current dates and more info, call (850) 469-7197.
Illness Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. For meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/ calendar/index.dot. Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. Next meeting is April 15. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 1-2 p.m., usually second Fridays. West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. Refreshments will be served. To verify meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/calendar/index.dot. Stroke Support Group 12:30-1:30 p.m., second Wednesdays. October through December meetings are at Sacred Heart Women’s & Children’s Classroom C/D (regular meeting location). See Information Desk staff if you need assistance. Please let us know in advance if you need a wheelchair. All stroke survivors and their family members invited to join us each month, free of charge. Discussions are led by the Neurology Social Worker. Topics change each month, and meetings occasionally will include a guest speaker. For more info, call (850) 416-7621 or e-mail: eopena@ascension.org.
Parent Support
Baptist Mommy & Me Play Group Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Free support group for moms with babies up to six months old. Call for next meeting dates. For more info, call (850) 434-4567. La Leche League Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Our mission is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Free. Next meetings will be held April 4 and May 2, from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman. org/event/la-leche-league-9/. LEAPS New Mom Support Group Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. LEAPS (Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support) is a self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Guest speakers and self-care activities will be provided and are free of cost. Pre-crawling babies welcome. Free. Next meeting will be held April 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Mommy & Me Support Group The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of most months from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom C/D of Sacred Heart Hospital, located at 5151 N. Ninth Ave. in Pensacola. This free sup-
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port group provides mothers with an opportunity to share experiences, gain support and develop friendships. A lactation consultant from the Sacred Heart Maternity & Women’s Center will be present to answer questions and offer advice. Baby weight checks are offered at each meeting. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required for each class session. For more info about this class or your parenting experience, please call The Nesting Place Women’s Boutique at 850-416-6378 (NEST) or visit www. sacred-heart.org/childbirth. MOMS Club of Pensacola-Northeast Non-profit organization whose mission is to support stay-at-home mothers and their children. We offer age-specific playgroups, member-only activities and participate in philanthropic efforts within our community. We strive to provide a supportive, caring atmosphere during every stage of motherhood. Member meetings are held near the end of each month. Visit us at www.momsclubpensacolane.weebly.com or find us on Facebook. MOMS Club of Pensacola-Southwest We are “MOMS Offering Moms Support.” Our non-profit organization aims to meet the needs of West Pensacola and Perdido Key mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. Public member meetings are held on 4th Wednesdays. We also meet throughout the month in smaller, agespecific and activity-specific playgroups for various club activities. For more info, visit https://momsclubpensacolasw.weebly.com/ or find us on Facebook. Pensacola Parents of Multiples If you are expecting or already blessed with multiples, you are encouraged to get free, helpful information. We offer a support network, social activities for children and parents, library and more. For more info, visit pensacolamultiples.com or call (850) 449-4208. Also e-mail PensacolaParentsofMultiples@hotmail.com.
Special Needs
Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) Support Group For families of children with attention deficit disorders. To find a local group, please visit www. chadd.org/.
Weight Loss
Weight-Loss Support Group Meets second Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Baptist Tower 3, Ground Floor, Baptist Weight-Loss Center, 1717 North E St. For more info, call (850) 437-8746.
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ParentingToday’sTeens by Mark Gregston
Hope for the “Me” Generation The “Baby Boom” generation was so anxious to have good relationships with their children that they tended to set aside their primary role as parents. Their desire to be their child’s best friend nurtured the advent of a selfcentered, demanding, “Me Generation” who believes the world revolves around them. But there’s hope!
Parenting in Past Generations — Too Rigid As I’ve grown older, I see more with the eyes of my heart than I do with those on each side of my big nose. And the aging process has brought me to a greater understanding of my own mom and dad’s parenting style. I’ve learned that things really weren’t as bad as I used to think they were. My dad, like yours, was less than relational; his focus was on providing for his family. Working at the same job for 38 years; providing was his way of showing love for his family. He demanded respect. He taught us to be responsible because that’s the way he was taught, and he wanted us to live the same way. My father worked hard because he grew up during the Great Depression, and he knew first-hand the challenges of having little to live on. He also saw to it that our family was protected. Food was always on the table, a roof was always over our head, we all went to college, and the enemy he fought in the South Pacific never marched on our homeland.
Parenting in Today’s Generation — Too Relational Then, the 60’s and 70’s came along. Some called it a revolution. Millions of “Baby Boomers” fell head over heels toward relationships and feelings of love for all mankind. Our music and lifestyle expressed our desire for universal peace and love. We swooned to lyrics like “all you need is love,” and “smile on your brother; everybody get together; try to love one another right now.” There was a “whole lotta’ love” going around. And we “showered the people we
love with love… showing them the way that we feel.” Then we took our desire for peace, love and affection right into our parenting style. Baby boomers as parents focused on maintaining peace and love, at all costs. We were determined to have better, stronger relationships with our kids than we had with our parents; carrying out these normally good and healthy desires to an extreme. Out of financial abundance, we gave our kids everything they ever wanted, and more. Modern conveniences allowed for more free time and less responsibility. Soccer moms equipped with minivans shuttled kids from one event or activity to another, with stops at McDonald’s in-between. We indulged, spoiled and provided too much “stuff” as misguided expressions of our love.
But Good Relationships Are Good, Aren’t They? What’s wrong with too much love? Nothing! But there is something wrong with it if it is our only focus. To put it bluntly, placing kids on a pedestal and focusing our lives on them created feelings of entitlement. Kids began equating our love with our pocket book and our willingness to do things for them. Their thrills in life came from getting new toys, new clothes, new honors, and new excitements. They became demanding, selfish, adrenalin junkies, searching daily for new thrills. When the excitement ended or the money train slowed, they became angry. We wanted to be the best parents ever, but the more we focused our attention and our money on our kids, the more they fell into anxiety, depression, and outright defiance. After all, they wouldn’t admit it, but deep down they were terrified for what they would do after they left the comforts and indulgences of home. Perhaps you have a teenager fitting this description living in your home right now? The crux of the matter is that it is hard to be a good parent when our focus is on having peace, love and friendship with our children. This becomes especially difficult in step-families and some adoptive families. The crucial role of correcting and holding children accountable is impossible when our overriding concern is to avoid any form of damage to our friendship. But 59
what we need to realize is that our children need parents first, not more friends. So, the big question is this: How do parents establish their position of authority, while also maintaining their relationship with their teen? In other words, how do we find a proper balance without swinging the pendulum too far the other way? Tell your teenager… “I desire to stand beside you and walk with you in life… but make no mistake; I will stand in front of you when I need to.”
Parenting the Right Way – Balanced A simple answer is to say things like “No” and “Maybe” more often; and we need to apply boundaries and consequences when our kids cross over the line. Balanced parenting is applying strength when needed; and tenderness at the same time. It is not just one or the other, it is both. The essence of balance in parenting is to stand beside our children and walk with them through life, while also determining to stand in front of them when we need to stop them from their foolish ways. Our goal should be to help our kids get to where they want to be, and keep them from going to a place they really don’t want to end up. But since they are too immature to know any better, we need to remain in control, no matter how upset it makes them temporarily. Then, as they mature in their thinking, the reins can be gradually released. Believe me, your kids will express their appreciation when they are older for holding them in line as teenagers, and they’ll realize that you did it out of love, not to be mean or rigid. It’s never too late to start being a balanced parent; have a loving relationship, while also holding them responsible. Your children need your correction, wisdom, and willingness to help them travel the path of life before them. Yes, your teen needs a parent and a friend, but when push comes to shove, they need a parent more. Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
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Captain Marvel
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: D+ Sexual Content: AProfanity: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B+ “You have a mission. Serve well and with honor.” So the Supreme Intelligence (Annette Bening) that rules the Kree civilization tells Vers (Brie Larson), a young fighter who is anxious to prove herself. Vers is a powerful combatant, but shadows of a past life she can’t remember haunt her dreams and she struggles to control her feelings. Vers’ commanding officer (Jude Law) includes her on their next mission which involves extracting a spy from a dangerous planet. But the mission is a set-up, the team is ambushed, and Vers is abducted by the Skrull – shapeshifting aliens at war with the Kree. Her kidnappers forcibly try to extract memories from her brain. Although they don’t get the information they are looking for, the memories start coming back, bringing emotions with them. As superhero movies go, Captain Marvel has a pretty decent (if somewhat predictable) story. It’s a bit tedious at the start with ponderous, stilted dialogue but once the characters go on the move the story picks up, and it kicks into high gear when the action reaches earth. As for content, parents will be pleased with the virtually non-existent swearing, drinking, and sexual content. The downside is that is that the film is chock-full of violence. Captain Marvel is basically an uninterrupted two hours of fighting, shooting, and blasting, with brief pauses for dialogue, the occasional joke, and (possibly) for the actors to take a breather. Given the level of violence in this movie, the PG-13 rating is merited and we do not encourage parents to take younger children to watch it.
MPAA Rating: G Overall: A Violence: A Sexual Content: A Profanity: A Alcohol / Drug Use: ASitting in a capsule with only 218 cubic feet of space, 363 feet above the marshy Floridian landscape, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins prepare to make history. Once they ignite their rocket engines, they will burn 20 tons of fuel per second and produce 7.5 million pounds of thrust to break free of Earth’s orbit. This moment is familiar to anyone with an interest in space travel. However, NASA shot a lot more footage over the eight days of the Apollo 11 mission. In this riveting documentary film, director Todd Douglas Miller worked with NASA and a post-production studio to restore this footage and provide a previously unseen perspective on the mission that sent the first man to the moon. By sticking entirely to historical footage, with no added interviews or commentary, Todd Douglas Miller has created an amazingly immersive view of the mission. With Apollo 11’s G-rating, there’s virtually nothing for parents to be concerned about. That said, parts of the movie can be very loud and intense, and very young or sensitive children might be frightened. As a massive space nerd, I’d recommend this to everybody. The jaw-dropping footage of the various modules docking and ejecting in space is worth the price of the ticket on its own. However, the film is also absolutely compelling in disproving any such conspiracies and includes an incredible wealth of detail and sublime beauty in almost every scene. And hey, if nothing else, you’ll probably learn something. It’s not every day you get an educational film as gorgeous as this one. See this movie, and see it on the largest screen you can find!
Five Feet Apart
Wonder Park
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: B+ Sexual Content: BProfanity: D Alcohol / Drug Use: C+ Seventeen-year-old Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) is doing everything she possibly can to control her cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease which is destroying her lungs and will eventually kill her. She conscientiously remains six feet apart from friend and fellow hospital patient, Poe (Moises Arias), lest they share their respiratory tract bacteria and worsen their diseases. Then Stella meets Will (Cole Sprouse), the handsome bad boy on the CF ward, and the two fall for each other. But Will isn’t just another CF patient: he’s been infected by a bacteria known as B. cepacia, which has removed him from the lung transplant waiting list. Getting close to Will could not only make Stella sicker; it could permanently disqualify her from the lung transplant she so desperately needs. Given this premise, I expected Five Feet Apart to be a depressing movie. That it isn’t is due to the character of Stella, a young woman of such courage, resilience, humor, and grace that she would light up any film. Stella still struggles with fear, grief, anger, rebellion, and loss, but her unfailing hopefulness not only buoys her up, it also changes Will. That’s not to say the movie isn’t sad. It ticks all the boxes in the “teen weepy” genre. Because the characters can’t get close to each other, there is no actual sex. But there is plenty of non-explicit talk about sex (straight and gay) and a scene where Stella and Will strip down to their underwear and stare yearningly at each other. Aside from the sexual content, parents will want to be aware of the 21 profanities in the movie and a scene where teens drink champagne to celebrate an 18th birthday.
MPAA Rating: PG Overall: A Violence: A Sexual Content: A Profanity: A+ Alcohol / Drug Use: A June (Brianna Denski) and her mother (Jennifer Garner) have a fantastic game: they’re building an imaginary amusement park! June dreams up the rides and attractions for Wonder Park, along with a cute cast of animals who staff the park, and her mother makes them real by whispering them into Peanut’s ear, a stuffed chimpanzee who brings them to life with his magic marker. At least, that’s how it works in June’s imagination. Really, she and her family spend hours working together to build functioning models of the rides in their home. However, when June’s mom gets sick and has to go to a distant hospital for a little while, June packs up the park and spends her time worrying about everything from her mother to the tripping hazard posed by loose golf balls. Even her good friend Banky can’t snap her out of it. But when she finds the real park gates hidden in the forest, June realizes that abandoning Wonder Park has had consequences that reach further than she anticipated. This is definitely a movie geared at young kids, and the ones at the showing I attended seemed to be having a great time. Parents might have a little less to chew on, but the movie is so heartfelt and sincere that it doesn’t feel like much of a slog (helped by the fact that the runtime is under an hour and a half). I’m very surprised that this film didn’t earn a “G” rating. Despite its PG rating, Wonder Park is far and away the single most family friendly film I have ever reviewed. Not only does the film lack offensive content, it actively promotes strong messages about friendship and teamwork, as well as the importance of creativity and the seriousness of mental illness. Wonder Park provides a good time for the whole family.
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Summer Camps May 28-Aug 9, 2019 Mon-Fri • 7 AM - 6PM Ages 5-12 (K-5th)
Field Trips Swimming Games & More! Register online and receive 10% off through April 30, 2019 with $10 non-refundable deposit per week.
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April 13th • 10am-1pm Roger Scott Athletic Complex
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