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Strong, Healthy, and Ready to Learn!

Get your child’s school physical now. School physicals are available through the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. Same-day and next-day appointments available. To schedule an appointment call 850-595-6554.

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Columns

Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Common Sense Media

Helpful apps for children on the autism spectrum.

Don’t Break the Bank on Back to School Tips to keep you on budget.

Kids Say the Wisest Things Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

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Everything in Between Common Sense Media

Dave Says

5 Benefits of Multiple After School Activities Why more just might be better.

2021 After School Activities Guide

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On The Cover Jacob Samuel Yeldon (12), son of Michael A. Yeldon Sr. and Sarah Ellison-Yeldon and little brother to Isaiah, Michael, Jr., Shalen and Tamara. He is grandson to Ocie B. Bell, Henry O. Yeldon, Rosalind Ellison, Roosevelt Ellison, Mary Jane and Dr. James H. Miller, Sr., and Evernell Young. Jacob is also an uncle to 2 nieces and 2 nephews. He is from a military family and attends Pensacola Christian Academy. Jacob enjoys bowling, golfing, and building Lego sets. He wants to be a doctor when he is older.

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Greater Pensacola Greater Pensacola’s Foremost Parenting Source

Is it just me or has this been the shortest summer ever? Maybe it seems short after having a 5-month summer last year. Or maybe it is because we are all finally out and about having a great time. Time definitely flies by when you are having fun! After all of the chaos and strangeness of the 2020-2021 school year, I think we can all get excited about going back to school with a lot more normalcy. Not only that, our household has the added excitement of having a senior this year! Getting ready for senior year can be a lot of fun, but it is also a stressful time. Some students are vigorously prepping for ACTs/SATs and getting college applications ready, while others are researching what career path they may enter after graduation and deciding if it is on to additional career/technical training or heading straight into the work force. Each scenario is exciting and almost all of these require some sort of resume or application. In this competitive world we live in, sometimes a resume filled with extracurricular activities may give a student an advantage. Is shows the reviewer a more well rounded picture of the applicant. While filling up your resume may be a nice side effect to participating in extracurriculars, it is not the only benefit to enjoying a variety of activities. As Cheryl Maguire explains in this month’s feature, 5 Benefits of Multiple Extracurricular Activities, there are many reasons to get your child involved after school, at any age. From preschool to high school, registering for after school activities has always been a big part of the “Back to School” season and we want to help with that process. Each August we publish an extensive list of after school activities available in the area. Having three children with ever changing interests, I am grateful for the variety of opportunities offered. Whether your children love team sports, performing arts, scouting, fine arts or individual sports, you are sure to find just what you are looking for in this year’s After School Activities Guide on page 23. Multiple activities can get expensive, so make sure you also check out any clubs your school may offer. This is another great, and inexpensive, way to get involved! Registration fees aren’t the only things that can get expensive this time of year. We all know the shock of getting to the checkout line to find out just how much “a few” school supplies can cost. Fortunately, Sarah Lyons give us some helpful cost saving tips in Don’t Break the Bank on Back to School, on page 18. If you are blessed enough to afford a few extra supplies after your savings, make sure to donate supplies to the school or other backpack drives and help those who may not be as fortunate. Also, check with your school to see if there are any other items (clothing, shoes, snacks, etc.) that some of the students may need. Every child deserves to be fully equipped and ready the first day, and every day, of school. Go out, soak up the last few days of summer break, and get re-energized to head back to school! We wish everyone a wonderful school year!

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why God gave parents to children. The role of parents is to shape children into productive members of society. However, when we make judgements without being curious we tend to intervene and correct behaviors when they aren’t necessarily wrong. Here are some practical ways to choose curiosity first: by Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

“My Parents Don’t Even Try to Understand Me!” In 1987, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince recorded a hilarious song that captures the tumultuous relationship between teenagers and their parents called, “Parents Don’t Understand”. I am quite certain that at least one poet of every generation has pinned similar lines, which leads us to the wise kid statement of the month: “My parents don’t even try to understand me”. These words are spoken by every child at least once, but typically 1,000,000 times before the age of 20. If your child has never said these words to you, wait until they are a teenager. As most of my teenage clients point out, we truly do not understand the pressures of being a teenager in the 21st century. What all children truly need is for their parents to be compassionate towards them. Compassion requires us to listen without being judgmental. Unfortunately, our intense love for our children makes this almost

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impossible. When we are conversing with our children we want to jump in and correct every irrational thing that they say or do. Our judgement of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in that moment is counter intuitive to what they want and need from us. How do we resolve this age-old problem? We attempt to be initially curious instead of quick to judgment. The definition of curiosity is “a desire to know and learn”. Every parent wants to intimately know their children, but we hinder that possibility when we choose to form a judgment before being curious. Curiosity listens, judgment interrupts. Curiosity asks questions, judgment lectures. Curiosity attempts to understand, judgment limits the possibility of a different perspective. If we want to truly understand our children, we have to learn to bite our tongues and be curious. Biting our tongues is a good idea, but let’s be honest, sometimes our children’s thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors are foolish and require intervention. That is

1. Listen without offering your opinion. A lot of times kids will hear their own flawed logic when we give them a safe place to verbally process their thoughts and feelings. 2. Validate feelings without validating behavior. You can hold and comfort your daughter when you tell her, “No”. She needs firm boundaries, but it is okay for her to be sad about them. 3. Do not always correct or disagree with their irrational thinking in the moment. You can always initiate a conversation about why you disagree later. 4. Learn to appreciate the differences between yourself and your children. Take personality tests with your family and educate yourself on the variety of perspectives in your home. 5. If your child’s opinion is contrary to yours, consult with adults you trust to understand your child’s viewpoint. 6. Make a list of family rules that are nonnegotiable and allow for some “wiggle room” in the areas not covered by those rules. Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety of different disciplines to give her patients the best care possible. To learn more visit www.worksofwondertherapy.com.

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Parent’s Night Out: An Art Class for Kids

August 28 * 5:30-8 p.m. Parents can drop off their children ages 5-12 for an evening in the Pensacola Museum of Art studio. Students will experiment with various media to create a special work of art. Please pack a dinner. For info, e-mail ccooney@uwf.edu.

Pensacola Little Theatre Events

Pensacola Little Theatre will perform Snow White and the Prince: A Musical July 30-August 15. It is written by Janet Yates Voght and Mark Friedmen; directed by Ann Ferguson. Snow White prepares for her birthday ball and dreams of finding Prince Charming. When the star-crossed couple meets, it’s love at first sight, but the vain and evil Queen will stop at nothing to be the fairest of the land. This romantic and funny adventure has all your beloved characters and a few new ones. Call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

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Sundays, August 8 & 29* 6-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park Pack your coolers, bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater. Concerts are free and open to the public. Performers include The Astronauts and Modern Eldorados! For more info, find us on Facebook.

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Pensacola Children’s Chorus To Perform At Carnegie Hall

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 13, 2022. “This is an astounding achievement for PCC and for Pensacola,” said Alex Gartner, artistic & executive director. “This invitation honors decades of musical excellence occurring right here in our community. I am humbled and excited to accept this invitation, but our singers’ excitement is remarkable.” Singers were informed of their invitation in early May. “Their reactions were beyond what I expected,” says Gartner. “In a moment, they knew the magnitude of what had happened.” This invitation comes upon the emergence of choral singing across the United States. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has stood as a leader among choirs nationwide, and even across the world. “The plans, protocols, and procedures that enabled us to resume operations September 2020 have been replicated by countless choirs,” says Gartner. PCC staff have advised choral leaders across Florida, as well as in California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and even as far as Italy. This performance will feature the world premiere of a new composition written by Gartner, marking his third appearance in the illustrious hall. The Pensacola Children’s Chorus invites its Northwest Florida community to enjoy its Carnegie Hall premiere on June 13, 2022, at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available through Carnegie Hall’s box office.

Last Saturdays of the Month * 3-8 p.m. 200 South Palafox Every month we will have local creatives featuring their newest creations, including: macrame, homemade baked goods, pet treats and accessories, jewelry, vintage clothing for men and women, art, photography, girls’ clothing and accessories, woodworking, coffee and natural body products. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Blue Wahoos August Events

Each Friday home game (August 13 &20 at 6:35 p.m.), the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive giveaway item. Each Saturday home game (August 14 & 21 at 6:05 p.m.) features a post-game fireworks spectacular over Pensacola Bay! Military Family Sundays will be held August 1, 15 & 22 at 4 p.m. Active or retired military members receive a discount at the box office with valid I.D. and military families are honored and recognized each week. Post-game, kids run the bases and family toss in the outfield return. For details, visit www.milb.com/pensacola/schedule/ or call (850) 934-8444.

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Flora-Bama’s 8th Annual Bulls on the Beach

September 9-11 * 6 p.m. Bring the family out to Flora-Bama and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with three nights of live rodeo action featuring professional bull riders from all around the country! Thursday night will feature junior riders on miniature bulls, a coloring contest bike giveaway for both a lucky boy and girl, followed by professional bull riding to round out the night. For more info, call (850) 492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com/bulls-on-the-beach.

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Holds Auditions for 2021-2022 Season

Register for an audition time on August 7 by visiting www. pensacolasings.org. The program is open to students entering grades 1-12 and the season runs September through May. All ability levels welcome. No prior experience or training is required. PCC is located in the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center (46 E. Chase Street), on the campus of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola. Middle and high school singers should be prepared to learn a brief choreographed section to assess movement and learning style. For more info, call (850) 434-7760. Current PCC staff members are shown above.

Discover with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Discovery Hall Programs K-12 Education and Outreach programs can come to you virtually or you can come to campus. We also offer programs for non-traditional groups. Let us help you create an educational experience to remember.

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Peacock Family Make Significant Contribution to Gulf Coast Kid’s House

Bayou Hills Run, City 5K/10K Championships

John and Jerre Peacock recently made a $25,000 donation to Gulf Coast Kid’s House to further their mission of ending child abuse and healing families impacted by abuse. “It takes a truly amazing person and family to turn a tragedy of losing a son into a legacy of giving,” said GCKH Executive Director Stacey Kostevicki. “We are so grateful to the Peacocks and their seemingly endless generosity.” The Peacock family has been longtime supporters of GCKH, supporting it through personal donations as well as proceeds from the Panhandle Charitable Open Golf Tournament, which was retired in 2019. The Panhandle Charitable Open benefitted numerous local charities and was held in honor of the Peacocks’ late son, John Ryan Peacock, and Ashley Offerdahl, late child of co-chairs Nels and Abbie Offerdahl. Through their hard work and determination, the Peacock family has donated nearly $350,000 to the GCKH mission in the last 13 years. In honor of their contributions, GCKH has named its Child Protection Team wing in honor of the Peacock family. At GCKH, the Child Protection Team provides forensic and medical interviews to victims of child abuse and neglect in our community. GCKH’s mission is to end child abuse and heal families through collaborative intervention, family support and prevention education. Visit www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org or call (850) 512-2754 or (850) 490-9517.

September 6 * Bayview Park In addition to this event being themed around educators, 250 free entries to the race will be provided to anyone in the education industry. There is also a virtual race option. (Virtual participants can complete their run anytime from September 6-13.) All proceeds benefit Creative Learning Academy and Pensacola Sports. For more info, visit https://pensacolasports.org/bayouhillsrun/.

Art Academy for Autism

This program at Pensacola Museum of Art is designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. It is free for students through generous support from Autism Pensacola. Ages 16 and up will meet September 3 from 4-5:30 p.m., and ages 5-9 will meet September 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 10-15 will also meet Sept. 4, but from 1:30-3 p.m. For more info, call (850) 432-6247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/2021classes.html.

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Pensacola Catholic Graduate Receives Special Award

For the past 38 years, a very special award has been bestowed on a member of the Pensacola Catholic High School graduating class at Commencement Exercises. This award, named the Pro Deo et Patria, recognizes a graduate who dynamically and consistently exemplifies the spirit and ideals of Catholic High School. The ideals are summarized very succinctly in the school motto, “Pro Deo et Patria,” translated from Latin to mean “For God and Country.” Each year, the faculty and senior class members, by means of a vote of each individual, select a member of the graduating class to receive this honor. Among the many awards given to graduates each year, this is perhaps the most meaningful and cherished because it recognizes someone who has chosen to live by the ideals and core values of Catholic High School—Selfless Love, Commitment to Excellence, Personal Integrity and Commitment to Service—to do all For God and Country. This year’s recipient, Joseph “Joey” Baroco, was presented the Pro Deo et Patria Award by Principal Sister Kierstin Martin.

Pine Forest Track Team Racks Up

Pine Forest High School girls were named Pensacola News Journal’s All Area Track & Field for 2021. 100 meter winner was Autaliah Williams; 100 meter hurdles was Maliyah Williams; 4x100 meter relay was the team of Maliyah Williams, Autaliah Williams, Deaundra Johnson and Caliya Gee; 4x400 meter relay was Olivia Fulford, Caliya Gee, J. Rudolph, Desirae McCants and Aaliyah Reed; triple jump was Maliyah Williams; and shot put was Cassandra Jones.

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Education towards our ultimate destiny.

PTA/PTSAs Host Annual Training

The Escambia County Council of PTA/PTSAs is hosting its Annual Leadership Training event and Vendor Fair August 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. While the event is geared toward PTAs operating their individual units, we encourage all of our Booster Clubs to attend as well, so that they can learn how to maintain compliance with the district’s Outside Support Organization procedures. We also invite any local non-profit community-based organization to attend so that they may train in leadership skills such as creating a budget, taking minutes at meetings, filing your 990 (taxes), simple Roberts Rule of Order, fundraising, creating meaningful programs, advocating for your cause, and many more! Daycare is free of charge with registration, but children must be potty-trained. The event will launch with a light breakfast and a welcome, as well as School District Superintendent, Dr. Tim Smith. We will begin training immediately following. We will have more than a dozen classes offered with three different class periods and time for break-out sessions as well as brainstorming in between. The kick off and meetings will take place in the Library, Building 20. Every pre-registered attendee will receive a free tote bag with freebies from our sponsors as well as a training binder that has every class’s information, so if you cannot attend all the classes you want, you will have the training materials to refer back to. After classes end, we will head over to lunch and the vendor fair (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in the Arena, Building 3. Lunch is free for all pre-registered attendees. The Vendor Fair is also free and will have dozens of vendors from both non-profits and fundraising companies. Offering you many great and free program ideas for your organization as well as the latest and greatest fundraising opportunities! During the vendor fair, we will give away thousands of dollars in prizes from our sponsors! This conference is FREE to attend but you must register. To register or for more info, visit our Facebook page Facebook.com/ECCPTAFL or https://qoo. ly/3d5835.

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Cordova Park Student Wins Essay Contest

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Emily Roberson, a fifth-grader at Cordova Park Elementary, was the 2021 Escambia County winner of the annual essay contest sponsored by Florida Retired Teachers Association (FREA) and EREA. Students were asked to describe a meaningful experience with a grandparent. Roberson’s essay is titled “Blessing the Elderly” and begins: “My grandmother and I came up with the idea to make pillows for the elderly two years ago. My great-grandmother was living in a memory care center, and we noticed how much the people living there needed a personal touch. We came up with a plan to make pillows for the residents.” Roberson goes on to explain how they made the pillows and delivered them to the Memory Care Center. “We stood back after we gave them out so we could watch their reactions,” she says. “Some were holding their pillows tightly or hugging them. You would have thought that we had given them a million dollars.” As the winner of the contest, Roberson received $50, a framed certificate, and a bouquet of roses from EREA. She is shown with her teacher, Julie Glucroft, as well as Barbara Beck and Ruth Sneed, the literacy cochairs for Escambia Retired Educators Association (EREA).

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Longleaf Elementary Keeps Summer Busy

During summer school at Longleaf Elementary, students went on listening walks, observed mealworms, planted seeds and watched the plants grow, and made their own roller coasters.

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Catholic High Honors Former Student-Athlete with Annual Award

Electrifying Summer Programs at Montessori!

Campers made their hair stand on end while learning about the properties of static electricity at Montessori School of Pensacola’s summer camp. They experimented with balloons attracting bits of paper and also with their hair. These young scientists got to see how they could cause atoms to become unbalanced to create static!

Chris Gallman was a member of the Catholic High School Class of 1999 and a very talented member of both the basketball and track teams. In May of 1998, just days after he won the District high jump gold medal at the end of his junior year, and shortly before he was to leave for the State track meet, he died very suddenly and tragically of an undiagnosed heart condition. His death left the Catholic High community stunned and heartbroken. Gallman was a very special person—a talented athlete, a friend to all, rarely seen without a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone—the epitome of kindness and good sportsmanship. Shortly after his untimely death, there was a groundswell of desire from all parts of the CHS family—students, teachers, administrators and parents—all recognizing the unique goodness of Chris Gallman and asking to establish an award in his honor, to memorialize the goodness he stood for in his life at Catholic High, his sportsmanship, selflessness and compassion. These qualities became the criteria for the award that is given each year at commencement exercises. With the input of athletes in all CHS athletic programs, the entire CHS faculty, and the CHS coaching staff, the selection of the recipient for the Chris Gallman Sportsmanship Award is conducted each year. This year’s recipient, Darcy Sullivan, participated in three varsity sports throughout the year—cheerleading, soccer and lacrosse. In the award’s selection process, she was nominated by each of the three teams on which she participated as their senior team member best qualified to receive this award. This has never happened before in the selection process. Sullivan clearly demonstrated team unity and integrity, the same selfless attributes of sportsmanship displayed by Chris Gallman. Sullivan was presented the Chris Gallman Sportsmanship Award by Athletic Director and Coach Richard LaBounty.

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Pensacola Catholic Tennis is ‘Tops’ in the Area

The Pensacola Catholic High School tennis team recently took top honors in all of the categories for the Spring AllArea teams named by sportswriter Eric Wallace in the Pensacola News Journal’s annual naming of local top athletes. CHS sophomore Justin Lyons was named Boys’ Tennis Player of the Year after a phenomenal season. Lyons finished the season with an overall record of 21-1 with his only loss coming in the FHSAA State Individual Finals. He swept the district and regional titles in singles and doubles. Lyons partners with CHS junior Patrick Ling for the doubles competition and together they had a tremendous year with an overall record of 16-3 and were named No. 1 Doubles Team by Wallace. Lyons and Ling were justifiably slotted number one and two respectively in the All-Area Boys’ Team. CHS freshman Gabriela Goyins was named Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year following a stellar year in competition. Goyins also finished with a record of 21-1 and, like her male counterpart, her only loss of the year was at the FHSAA State Tournament. She also took district and regional titles in singles and doubles competitions. Her doubles partner is CHS junior Maggie Eddins, who was also named to the All-Area Girls’ Team. Catholic High’s Geoff Watts was also named All-Area Tennis Coach of the Year. Coach Watts has been the tennis team coach at CHS since 2006 and also teaches English.

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End of Year Fun at Montessori

Sunglasses Day in the Primary level at Montessori School of Pensacola was a big hit! Students were excited for the coming of summer. They enjoyed special dressup days during the last week of school, which included changing their name day, fun hair day, and sunglasses day. Students, families and teachers looked forward to a relaxing summer and hopefully a less restrictive start of next school year.

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Escambia County Public Schools, UWF Launch Free Podcasts for Parents

East Hill Christian Teacher Retires

East Hill Christian School teacher Sylvia Wright has been with EHCS for the past nine years. She is leaving a legacy of faithful service in a career of teaching middle and high school math for the past 41 years. The students, staff and faculty will miss her but are excited for Mrs. Wright as she transitions into retirement.

The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has partnered with the University of West Florida to offer free podcasts to help parents support their student’s success in the new academic year. The seven podcasts are available on demand at ecsd-fl.schoolloop. com/podcasts. “Supporting today’s youth to realize school success is a lot to navigate for anyone, especially parents,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. “It is our hope that by teaming up with the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, we can share our faculty’s expertise to make a positive impact on our community.” Kristie Kelley, executive director at the Foundation, added, “We are excited to partner with UWF for the second time in as many years. Last spring, we offered webinars to help parents navigate their child’s education during the pandemic. This fall, we are offering podcasts on topics the parents requested when that first series ended.” Podcast topics and presenters include: “Communicating with Your Child’s Teacher” by Rochelle Carmichael and Dr. John Pecore; “Establishing Routines” by Dr. Melanie DiLoreto and Dr. Holley Handley; “Helping Young Learners Read” by Dr. Elizabeth Bemiss and Dr. Kathleen Heubach; “Older Student Literacy Challenges” by Dr. Kathleen Heubach and Mercedes Musto; “Testing and Assessment” by Dr. Bill Evans and Dr. Aneta Walker; “Students with Special Needs” by Dr. Keri Fogle and Dr. Tim Morse; and “Preparing Your Child for College” by Dr. William Crawley and Dr. Jennifer Stark. “We are especially excited that Andrew McKay is hosting these podcasts,” said Kelley. “He interviewed teachers from the Escambia County School District and UWF faculty from the departments of teacher education and educational leadership and instructional design and technology.” The podcasts were recorded in the Pickens Multimedia Studio at the UWF College of Education and Professional Studies. Wells Fargo provided funding for both the webinars in the spring and podcasts this fall.

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EHCS Holds AR Party

The elementary students at East Hill Christian School who made their reading goals were able to celebrate with snow cones at EHCS’s end-of-year Accelerated Reading (AR) party! Thank you to Sneaky Tiki for providing the refreshing treats!

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Animal Tales Visits MSP Summer Camp

Montessori School of Pensacola ended a week of summer camp with a special visit from Animal Tales. Animal Tales specializes in professional live educational animal programs committed to educate, entertain and inspire. MSP students love when John from Animal Tales visits with an engaging and fun presentation where students get to be involved. To go along with its dinosaur-themed camp, campers learned about some animals that still live now that are descendants of prehistoric dinosaurs. Campers were very excited to see how scorpions glow bluish-green under an ultraviolet or black light. (Scorpions glow under these lights partially because of the beta-carboline in their outer cuticle.) Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2021

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Apps for Kids on the Autism Spectrum Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages. And sometimes exploring and learning on a device first is less intimidating than trying out new skills with real people. Check out these apps that help kids with communication, organization, and even social-awareness skills -- and watch the video to learn more about how to choose media and tech products for kids with learning differences.

to work on recognizing emotions, and doing a drag-and-drop exercise to create different expressions.

MyLife Meditation By encouraging kids to meditate daily and focus on kindness to others, this app offers great lessons in perseverance and compassion. Kids can

Awakee Morning Routine Planner With this time-management app, kids can set up a daily routine with multiple, timed activities, such as brushing teeth, meditating, and exercising.

First Then Visual Schedule HD With its simple, multisensory interface, this app has great potential for helping kids with developmental or learning disabilities, anxiety or attention issues, and language, hearing, or processing difficulties.

Hopster Saturday Club: Empathy Hopster Saturday Club: Empathy gives kids practice identifying emotions. Kids can choose from three activities: writing in a diary to describe how they feel that day, playing a matching game

Popplet This mind-mapping tool is especially helpful for kids who have problems with organization and visual memory. Kids can insert words, images, and their own drawings and then connect to other related Popplets to create an interactive outline of related ideas.

Proloquo2Go This extraordinary communication aid is great for kids who have basic to severe speech challenges. Kids can learn how to effectively convey wants, needs, feelings, opinions, social manners, and more.

Calm Counter Social Story and Anger Management Tool This ingenious app helps kids with special needs, social challenges, anxiety, or anger issues learn self-awareness as they begin to identify when they “need a break” and practice calming down.

large collection of Peppy Pals’ positive videos, stories, and games with themes of social and emotional learning. Kids can learn skills about identifying emotions, accepting differences, and helping friends. They’ll also see that not everyone feels the same way.

learn the practice of meditation as well as the habit of stopping to identify their emotions, taking a deep breath, and articulating their emotional needs.

Peppy Pals Sammy Helps Out Though this social-emotional skill builder is designed for young kids, older kids who struggle with social situations and empathy also might find it helpful. Best used with a parent or teacher, this app provides built-in discussion questions to help guide kids so they can take their learning offscreen.

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Take inventory It doesn’t make sense to purchase items you already have around the house. “We reuse items like notebooks, binders, and pencil boxes.” says Carrie Miller, mom of three. “I also save all the pencils from class parties, birthday parties and other giveaways to use the following year.” Before you start back to school shopping, take inventory of what office and school supplies you already have that are new or gently used. Go through the kids closets and remove items that are two small and make a list of what needs to be replaced. Can any items be passed down to younger siblings? Consider shopping at second hand store or consignment sales for gently used items to save on clothes, shoes, and coats. Backpacks and lunchboxes that are in good condition can be reused. Once you know what you need, make a list of what needs to be purchased and stick to it.

Do your research It’s hard to know if you are getting a good deal on back to school supplies and clothing if you do know how much they cost to begin with. Once you know the average cost of an item it is easier to do your research and make sure you are getting a good deal. It can be easy to get caught up on saving on small items like glue and pencils, but it is wiser to focus on big ticket items which can mean more money saved. Saving $50-100 on a tablet is worth the effort of driving across town to shop compared to saving 10 cents on glue. “Shop around!” says Emily Rodriguez. “Last year I added all the items needed to my online cart at Walmart, Amazon and Target. I was surprised Target came out well under the other two. I was glad to save the money.”

Take advantage of discounts For retailers, back to school season is the biggest money maker, second only to the Christmas shopping season. To bring in customers, they are willing to offer discounts, free shipping for online

orders, price matching, in store coupons, and other deals to get you to shop in their stores. Take some time to shop around and find the best deals, sign up for email coupons and deals, and most importantly, don’t forget to use the coupons when you make your purchase. Many states, including Missouri, offer a tax free weekend in late summer. This is a great time for families to take advantage of a discount on clothing, shoes, and other items needed for school.

Buy later When you are looking at the long list of supplies that schools hand out, determine what they need right away and what can be purchased at a later time. You will be able to get school supplies at clearance prices if you simply wait until September. This is also a great time to stock up on commonly needed items for the following school year. “Purchase items in advance when possible.” says mom Fia Swartwood. “Clearance sales after school starts are a great time to stock up on paper, spiral notebooks, folders, and writing utensils.” Many families feel the need to buy their children a new fall wardrobe when school returns, but it’s perfectly reasonable to delay purchasing new clothing as temperatures are still too warm for fall and winter clothing when kids start school. This gives parents a chance to buy items over time or as needed instead of purchasing everything at once. “I shop clearance items after every season and guess on sizing for the following year.” says Katlyn Purkapile, mom of three.

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simply leave the kids home. I arrive at the store with a list of school supplies needed. If my daughter were with me she would ask for the sparkliest unicorn notebook, which costs twice as much as the plain pink one I would pick. It’s faster and more efficient if I shop for the supplies alone. When picking out clothes, back packs, and lunchboxes, it’s reasonable to bring kids along so they can pick out something to fit their tastes. Prior to shopping, give your kids a set budget and let them pick something they like that fits within it. In order to save money you may have to put in some extra effort in research, take the time to get organized, drive to more than one store, and forgo a few items to stay within a budget. It will be worth the cost savings in the long run, especially for families shopping for multiple children.

Bonus: Packing Lunches on a Budget The cost of individually wrapped snacks and premade Lunchables can really add up. Here are some ideas to save money when you are packing school lunches this fall. • Buy items like crackers, cookies, and canned fruit in bulk and pack into individual size containers yourself. Doing this ahead of time can give you the convenience of the prepackaged items with big cost savings. • Replace disposable bags and containers with reusable items to pack sandwiches and sides. • Use leftovers. Make a little extra food for dinner and send healthy, homemade items to school for lunch. • Make your own “uncrustables” and “lunchables” rather than buying the premade version. GPP

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“I’m bored,” my 11-year-old daughter grumbled as she collapsed on to the couch. It was a rare unscheduled moment in her life. I cringed as I recalled what can occur when she has a spontaneous second. At the age of three, I assumed she was quietly playing with her toys only to discover the entire wall was covered with a new crayon drawn mural. We are both happier now that she is enrolled in art classes. She prefers being busy, which is why she partook in six different extracurricular activities this past spring. Her interests ranged from sign language class to swim team. Besides avoiding boredom (and messes) there are many benefits to having scheduled activities for your child. Research by NCES states that students who participated in after-school activities had better attendance, higher levels of achievement, and aspirations to higher levels of education.

Better Academic Performance

Even though my daughter was in six different clubs or sports, she received all A’s in her academic classes. By participating in extracurricular activities, a child is able to learn new skills which can be applied to the school setting. For example, my daughter was in the garden club and she used the information she learned about plants in her science class. Sports such as basketball, baseball and football use statistics, addition/ subtraction, probability, and geometry which can be applied to math class. A number of research studies found students who participate in extracurricular activities perform better in school. Douglas Reeves studied data at Woodstock High School and found students who were in three or four extracurricular activities during the year had dramatically better grades than those who participated in no extracurricular activities. There was a study done by the College Board, which found high school extracurricular participation is correlated with higher SAT scores, SAT math by 45 points and SAT verbal scores by 53 points.

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more than one coach or teacher who will have different rules and expectations. They will have the opportunity to meet kids with a range of personalities and interests. These interactions will teach a child how to be adaptable to multiple people and situations. Maddi and Deborah Khoshaba’s training guide, Resilience at Work, discussed the importance of being adaptable and how when adaptable people lose their jobs they thrive due to their ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Being adaptable is a skill that can be beneficial both in the school or work setting.

or watching TV. If children are participating in after school activities they will have less opportunity to be absorbed by screens.

Decreased Risk of Obesity

According to the CDC, obesity affects about 12.7 million children and adolescents for the past decade. If a child participates in a sport they will be more active which leads to better health benefits from being physically fit. Even if a child joins a club or an after school activity, rather than a sport, they will be more active than if they watched TV or played video games.

Better Social Skills

How to Balance Your Child’s Schedule

Children will gain social skills both from the person in charge of the activity or sport and by interacting with their peers. They also have the opportunity to learn about teamwork by either playing a sport together or doing a group class such as a musical for drama. In my daughter’s book club at the end of their discussion of the book, they have social time. During one meeting, she didn’t read the book, but she still wanted to go to the club since she loved the social interaction with her peers.

Sometimes, even for my daughter, you can have too many activities. I’m always cognizant of her energy level. If she needs to skip an activity once in a while, I let her. Or when I noticed she wasn’t enthusiastic about going to gymnastics anymore, we both decided it would be best not to sign up for the next session. Most importantly you want to make sure your child is happy and definitely not bored. GPP

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Common Sense Media research states that, on average, teens spend over nine hours per day playing video games

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8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526 Registration for returning students is August 6th at LaBelle from 4pm - 7pm. Registration for all students is August 7th at LaBelle from 10am - 1pm.

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Pensacola Museum of Art ad on page 31

407 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Make the museum part of your arts education! Join us for Afterschool Art Club or Next Generation Homeschool each week. In these semester long studio classes, students will develop their artistic skills through engaging in the creative process from planning to creation. Each class adheres to National Visual Arts Standards.

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Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts

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601 East Mallory Street Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for after school program information. 850-436-5192 mwilliams@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Fricker Resource Center ad on Inside Back Cover

Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for after school program information. 850-436-5195 mmims@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Gull Point Resource Center ad on Inside Back Cover

7000 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for after school program information. 850-494-7360 tbrame@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Woodland Heights Resource Center ad on Inside Back Cover

111 Berkley Drive Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for after school program information. 850-435-1750 rsmith@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc.

Multiple locations. See description, PensacolaLed by skilled, caring adults using a proven curriculum. Sign up for Camp Fire Afterschool at Pensacola State College Child Development Center, Century Child Development Center, Longleaf Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary.

4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 Professional instruction in dance, music, acting and art. Programs in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, acrobats, art, acting, voice, piano guitar, flute and violin. 850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com

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Cordova Lanes

Location 1: 4100 Montessori Dr. Pensacola, FL 32504, Location 2: 1010 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, 32501 Please call for current offerings due to COVID restrictions.

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YMCA - Northeast Branch

2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 We build muscles while building character! Teamwork, sportsmanship, coordination and fun. Call for more information about our after school programs! 850-478-1222 astephens@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org

Art After School Art Lab ad on page 27

First City Art Center, 1060 North Guillemard Street Pensacola, 32501 YAP ART LAB is a hands-on art-making class for age home-school, public, and private school students. In this fun and innovative class students

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2111 Airport Boulevard Pensacola, 32504 Learn a sport that lasts a lifetime! Youth Leagues begin in September for ages 5 -18 years. Ask about other programs for kids and families. 850-477-2300 info@cordovalanes.com www.cordovalanes.com

DeLuna Lanes

590 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Recreational, competitive leagues, tournament bowling, video arcade, and pool tables at Peter B’s Sports Grill. We offer something for everyone! 850-478-9522 info@delunalanes.com www.delunalanes.com

Dance Bernice’s Starrstep Dance Studio ad on page 6

2895 West Scott Street Pensacola, 32505 Starrstep Dance Studio is in its 92nd year of teaching dance to ages 3 and up. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical,and Pointe. 850-438-2010 info@starrstepdancestudio.com www.starrstepdancestudio.com

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Dance Academy of Santa Rosa ad on page 8

6564 Caroline Street Milton, 32570 Professional dance and performing art instruction in jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, pre-k, and more. Ages 2 and up, beginner - advanced. Registration: August 6-7, 2021. 850-983-6900 danceacademyofsr@gmail.com www.danceacademyofsantarosa.com

Five Flags Dance Academy ad on page 16

8084 N Davis Hwy (Suite F-1) Pensacola, 32514 Professional dance instruction for ages 2 years Adult. Recreational, Competition Team, Mini Team and Ballet Company. Stop by or visit our website to register. 850-484-0648 abarnettdance@gmail.com www.fiveflagsdanceacademy.com

Gull Point Performing Dancers ad on Inside Back Cover

7000 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32504 Please contact our center directly for dance program information. 850-494-7360 tbrame@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

LaBelle Performing Arts ad on page 21

8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526 Registration for returning students is August 6th at LaBelle from 4pm - 7pm. Registration for all students is August 7th at LaBelle from 10am - 1pm. 850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com

A Time to Dance

7020 Navarre Parkway Navarre, 32566 Providing dance training to students ages 2 years and up from beginning to pre-professional. We help develop confidence and self esteem in a caring supportive environment. Fall registration available online.

In His Steps Dance Studio

6231 North “W” Street Pensacola, 32505 Dance lessons for ages 2.5 - adult. Classes available in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary and Pilates. We also offer voice, piano and guitar lessons. 850-232-4382 missamysdance@hotmail.com www.inhisstepsinc.com

The P.A.C.E. Studio

4634 Lori Lane Pace, 32571 Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, Modern, Pointé, Musical Theater, Acting, & more! Preschool through advanced levels. 850-994-1875 pacestudio@live.com www.pacedance.org

Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts 4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 See listing info under Art Category.

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Victory Performing Arts Academy

5783 Rolyat Road Pace, 32571 We offer dance classes in a variety of styles. Visit us on Facebook for updates. 850-776-7555 vpaadanceteam@yahoo.com www.dancevictory.com

Equestrian Aubrey Hill Equestrian

2729 Ten Mile Road Pace, 32571 English riding program for ages 3 years - Adult. No experience necessary. Horses, ponies and helmets are provided. Riders learn the basics of English riding and jumping. 850-396-3102

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Crazy Acres Ranch

3030 Highway 90 Molino, 32577 Programs available for all levels of experience. Lessons for horsemanship, riding, grooming, speed event competitions and obstacle riding.

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Ballet Pensacola

4645 Rustic Trail Milton, 32570 Lessons, boarding, shows, clinics, horse care and stable management. Our goal is to provide the community with the skills needed and encourage a love for horses. Find us on Facebook!

400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Registration is now open! Ballet Pensacola offers 3 divisions of dance training; Children’s Division, Technical Division, and Community Division. Registration available on our website. 850-432-9546 classes

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Broadway Lights

5668 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Unit B11) Gulf Breeze, 32563 We instill self-expression, discipline, and passion for the arts. Dance for fun or train to be a ?professional!

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Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory

419 East Gadsden Street Pensacola, 32501 Dance instruction in various styles for ages 3 & up by professionally trained and qualified staff. Classes offered for recreational through preprofessional levels. Visit our website.

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Five Star Dance

5636 Woodbine Road Pace, 32571 Offering a comprehensive program of Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pre-K, Creative Movement, Yoga for Kids, Barre, Stretch and Conditioning as well as Private Lessons. 850-748-2383 info@fivestardancecentre.com www.fivestardancecentre.com

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Rustic Trail Stables

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Gymnastics / Cheer Cheer Omega

380 Lurton Street Pensacola, 32505 All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, & Stunt Classes in beautiful 15,000 SQ ft facility with 3 full size floors! 850-542-7003 pensacolainfo@cheerathletics.com www.cheerathletics.com/pensacola

First City Gymnastics

65 East Olive Road Pensacola, 32514 We offer a clean and active After School Programs at Pace and Pensacola locations. Call or come by to get signed up! We also offer classes. 850-474-1068 info@firstcitygymnastics.com www.firstcitygymnastics.com

First City Gymnastics

4360 Floridatown Road Pace, 32571 We offer a clean and active After School Programs at Pace and Pensacola locations. Call or come by to get signed up! We also offer classes. 850-736-8024 info@firstcitygymnastics.com www.firstcitygymnastics.com

Flippin’ Out Gymnastics

4062 Avalon Boulevard Milton, 32583 Gymnastics and fun activities. After-school care Monday - Friday until 6pm and extended hours. Pick up from all area schools. Registration is open! 850-983-1410 flippinoutmilton@gmail.com www.flippinoutgym.com

Gulf Coast Gymnastics

1844 Cowen Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Offering a variety of classes for all ages, special events, camps, and more! 850-934-3990 gulfcoastgym@bellsouth.net www.gulfcoastgym.com

Salute Gymnastics

9245 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32534 Recreational & competitive gymnastics, tumbling and after school training. Preschool classes 18 months - 6 years. Ages 6 years and up. Beginner and intermediate.

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The FUNPLEX of Gulf Breeze

3123 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 After School Program available to rising Kindergarteners (5 by September 1st) and up. Homework time, open bounce, open gym and recreational classes. Transportation from most area schools. 850-932-2297 gulfbreezegym@gmail.com www.gulfbreezefunplex.com

Martial Arts 9th Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

7201 North 9 Avenue (Ste A4) Pensacola, 32504 9th Jiu-Jitsu Academy hopes to share the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming and familyoriented environment. We have programs for the entire family. 850-485-5559 info@9thjiujitsu.com www.9thjiujitsu.com

Abercrombie’s Tiger-Rock Academy

9409 US Highway 98 #80 Pensacola, 32506 Offering Counter Aggression Training for Adults, Traditional TaeKwonDo for kids, and Tiger Cubs for 4 & 5 year olds. Programs for all ages. Visit us on Facebook!

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Colbert‘s Martial Art Academy

8628 Pensacola Blvd. Pensacola, 32534 New location: Specialized martial art classes for preschool aged children, adolescents, teens and adults. My 2500 sq. ft. facility partners with LizzieWorld Events to sponsor children and adult parties, family reunions, weddings, receptions and any many other social gatherings. 850-476-1188 calvin@calvincolbert.com www.calvincolbert.com

Core Martial Arts

3483 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Offering Hapkido, Krav Maga, MMA, Muay Thai and CoreFit Kickboxing. Open to ages 4 years adult. Self defense school combining martial arts with physical fitness. 850-585-0950 coremartialartsflorida@gmail.com www.coremartialartsflorida.com

Falbo’s Family Karate

3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Helping your child gain self esteem, discipline and confidence. Classes. After school programs run Monday-Friday for ages Kindergarten-6th grade. Registration and forms available online. 850-934-7977 info@FalbosFamilyKarate.com www.falbosfamilykarate.com

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Gracie 9th Avenue

7201 N. 9th Avenue Suite A5 Pensacola, 32504 Specializing in self-defense. Conditioning, technique, and sparring. Our curriculum is designed to ease students into a training regime and application of technique. 850-485-5559 9thgraciejj@gmail.com www.graciepensacola.com

Gracie Downtown Jiu-Jitsu

106 South Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 Specializing in self-defense. Conditioning, technique, and sparring. Our curriculum is designed to ease students into a training regime and application of technique. 850-503-0340 baker@graciepensacola.com www.graciepensacola.com

MAA Family Karate

4050 Avalon Boulevard Milton, 32583 Offering a variety of programs for youth including after school karate, self-defense, stressmanagement and more. Visit our website for other locations in Navarre, and Pace. 850-983-0870 info@maafamilykarate.com www.maafamilykarate.com

Pensacola ATA Martial Arts

6247 North Davis Highway Pensacola, 32504 We offer programs in Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Krav Maga, Summer Camp, and Birthday Parties. Ages 4 to adult. Call or sign-up on our website. 850-791-6777 pensacolaata@gmail.com www.pensacolaata.com

PTSDA After School Karate Program

2500 West Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32534 We offer traditional karate classes, Tiny Tiger classes, After School Programs and camps.

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Sexton’s Tiger Rock Taekwondo

3235 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Providing health, skills and fitness training for all ages. Our programs enrich their personal and professional lives in many ways. Ages 3 years to adult. 850-932-2248 sextonstigerrockgb@gmail.com www.tigerrockmartialarts.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Pace/Milton

3981 US Highway 90 Pace, 32571 Self-defense skills and fitness training through Martial Arts for all ages. Programs teach respect, self control, self defense, discipline and confidence. Register today! 850-994-8610 tigerrockgulfcoast@gmail.com www.tigerrockgulfcoast.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Pensacola

1151 Office Woods Dri (Ste E) Pensacola, 32504 Self-defense skills and fitness training through Martial Arts for all ages. Programs teach respect, self control, self defense, discipline and confidence. Register today! 850-484-2644 tigerrockgulfcoast@gmail.com www.tigerrockgulfcoast.com

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Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Coaching for all levels and Learn-to-Skate

packages for beginners. Private or semi-private lessons. Ages 3 - adult. Season runs October through April. Visit our website for registration. Skaters from Mobile, Al across the coast to Panama City, FL. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! 850-400-3222 info@pensacolafigureskating.com www.pensacolafigureskating.com

Escambia County 4-H

3740 Stefani Road Cantonment, 32533 4-H is open to boys and girls ages 5-18. Opportunities include community clubs, workshops, day camps, residential camps, school enrichment programs, state and national programs. 850-475-5230

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Pensacola Cooks Kitchen

3670 Barrancas Avenue Pensacola, 32507 PCKids offers seasonally themed cooking and baking labs for children to adults. Call for information about classes and activities. Find us on Facebook! 850-456-0743 info@pensacolacooks.com www.pensacolacooks.com

Pensacola Mess Hall

418 E Wright St Pensacola, 32501 Explore math, engineering, science and stuff with the MESS Hall. See our website for more information. 877-937-6377 info@pensacolamesshall.org www.pensacolamesshall.org

Waterboyz

380 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, 32502 Full service board shop with skate park. Lessons for beginner and intermediate in surfing, skateboarding and skimboarding. We teach the basics, etiquette and knowledge. 850-433-2929 help@waterboyz.com www.waterboyz.com

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A Joyful Noise Music Store

6377 Highway 90 Milton, 32570 Instrument repairs and private music lessons. Acoustic, electric guitars, bass, amps, pianos, folk instruments, ukuleles, and string instruments. Sound equipment, instrument repairs, rentals and sales. 850-983-3008 david@ajoyfulnoisemusic.com www.ajoyfulnoisemusic.com

ARC Music and Sound Inc.

3094 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 A music retail & repair store. Lessons for students in Guitar, Bass, Violin Piano and Drums . Find us on Facebook. 850-932-2578 arcmusicandsound@gmail.com Find us on Facebook

Blues Angel Music

657 North Pace Boulevard Pensacola, 32505 Private music lessons for a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums and more. Serving Pensacola and surrounding areas. 850-457-7557 info@bluesangelmusic.com www.bluesangelmusic.com

Cathy Crawley Piano Lessons

Gulf Breeze Piano lessons for all ages based on individual interests. Learn music from jazz and blues to popular and classical.

850-934-1237 cathycrawleypiano@hotmail.com www.pensacolapianolessons.com

Gary’s Guitar Lessons

1921 Creighton Road PensacolaLessons for guitar and bass. Contact Gary for scheduling and pricing. 850-454-9067 garyguitarlessons@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Guitarlessonspensacola

Gulf Breeze School of Music

5 Center Road Gulf Breeze, 32561 We offer a variety of music lessons and classes for all ages for the Gulf Breeze, Florida and Pensacola, Florida areas. 850-261-8824

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Gulf Coast School of Music

812 East DeSoto Street Pensacola, 32501 Learn how to play guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, ukulele lessons and songwriting. Call or visit us on Facebook or our website. Ages 7 to adult. 850-207-9795 jim@gulfcoastschoolofmusic.com www.gulfcoastschoolofmusic.com

Jinks Music Universe

Pensacola and surrounding areas Lessons tailored to the individual. Guitar, bass, drums, music production and more. Call for more information. 850-712-6481

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Minds on Music

3206 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Music lessons for all ages. Mom & Me (ages 3 months-3 years) Piano, voice, guitar, drums, and more. Computer lab and private instruction. Our curriculum makes learning music fun! 850-203-1775 info@mindsonmusic.net www.mindsonmusic.net

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conveniently located in NE Pensacola , Offering innovative piano group and private instruction, as well as Let’s Play Music classes for younger students and even toddlers! 850-308-1905 tammy@musictreehouse.net www.facebook.com/mstammysmusictreehouse

Music Lessons with Rodney Brown

105 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 Lessons for saxophone, clarinet, bass, jazz improv and beginning flute and piano. 850-261-7689 rodneybrown@me.com www.musicbyrodneybrown.com

Pensacola Children’s Chorus

46 E Chase Street Pensacola, 32502 Audition appointments can be scheduled online. Financial aid available for qualified families. We provide music education and performances in classical choral training and musical theater.

850-434-7760 admin@pensacolachildrenschorus.com www.pensacolasings.org

Pensacola Music Teachers Association

Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties, Music classes and lessons in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida. Visit our website for a list of music teachers. pmta.pensacola@gmail.com

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Pensacola String Academy

4880 Peacock Drive Pensacola, 32504 Private string lessons in violin, viola, cello, and string bass. We welcome all students, beginner to advanced, ages 3 years to post retired. Find us on Facebook.

850-525-2553 Pensacolastringacademy@gmail.com www.pensacolastringacademy.com

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9440 University Parkway Pensacola, 32514 Scouting for Boys and Girls. Cub Scouts (ages 7-10), Boy Scouts (11 - 17), Venturing (14 - 20) and Explorers (14 - 20). Visit www.BeAScout.org to find local units. 850-476-6336 gulfcoastcouncil@gmail.com www.gulfcoastcouncil.org

American Heritage Girls

Pensacola A faith-based leadership and character development program for girls ages 5-18. Badge programs, service projects, leadership, and outdoor experiences. Visit our website for more information and local troops. 513-771-2025

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Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

4585 Isabella Ingram Drive Pensacola, 32504 Girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure! Visit our website to join or volunteer. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ GirlScoutsEscCoFl 877-764-5237 customercare@girlscouts-gateway.org www.joingsgc.org

A Christ-Centered, outdoor Leadership Ministry for boys and young men ages K - 12th grade. Troops are chartered by area churches. contact@traillifeusa.com

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U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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Belle Meadow Boulevard Pensacola, 32514 Quality, affordable piano instruction for students of all musical levels. Contact us today and discover the joy of making music on the piano!

Pensacola Comprised of the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for ages 10 - 13 years and Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) for 13 - 17 years.

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Ron Kaye’s Music Instruction

4696 Kimberly Drive Pensacola, 32526 Drum, guitar, bass, piano, voice lessons, banjo, mandolin, violin, ukulele, and more. Many students become multi-instrumentalists! Learn to understand music and open up another wonderful world. 850-453-9966 info@musiclessonspensacola.com www.musiclessonspensacola.com

Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts 4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 See listing info under Art Category.

850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com

West Florida Home Education Music Association

Pensacola Several performance groups for both wind & string instruments. Weekly instruction, concerts, community outreaches. All-State/County opportunities, solo and ensemble competitions. Ages 8 - 18 years.

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Alpha Omega Performance Training

490 East Heinberg Street Pensacola, 32502 Our youth classes make exercising healthy, fun, and safe for ages 13 and below. Workouts include bodyweight exercises, speed and agility training, and strength gains. Find us on Facebook! 850-377-1862

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Ninja Life

1211 Rainbow Avenue Pensacola, 32505 After school programs for specific elementary schools. Open to homeschool groups and other school drop offs. Visit our website or Facebook page for school list. 850-466-3289

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Woodland Heights Resource Center, 111 Berkley Drive Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-435-1750 rsmith@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-436-5195 mmims@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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Cobb Resource Center, 601 East Mallory Street Pensacola, 32502 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-436-5192 mwilliams@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502 Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

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2130 Summit Blvd Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-912-4056 aodee@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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NEP Wildcats, East Pensacola Rattlers, Legion Field Tigers

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3221 Langley Ave Pensacola, 32504 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-366-8764 phil@pensacolayouthsoccer.com www.pensacolayouthsoccer.com

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Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502 Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

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Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for team sports information.

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Pensacola Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-912-4056 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Gulf Breeze, 32563 We are dedicated to the education and development of youth soccer players at all levels of competitive play. www.baysiderush.com

Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA

165 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, 32502 We believe that sports help build character and muscles! We encourage teamwork and sports-

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Innerlight Surf Shop & Lessons

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Ensley Youth Sports Association

551 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching fair play, sportsmanship, work ethic & community pride to youth ages 5-14. Contact us for registration information. 850-378-1325

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Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy

4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf BreezeCompetitive soccer. Improve individual skills through practice sessions and games at competitive, age-appropriate levels. Visit us online to register for competitive and recreational season. 850-602-7540

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Gulf Breeze Sports Association

Gulf Breeze A community volunteer organization providing a variety of sports teams. Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, T-Ball and Volleyball. Visit our website for registration. 850-934-5140

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Gulf Coast Texans Soccer Club

Gulf Coast Texans Soccer club is a premier youth soccer club in Northwest Florida. We offer Spring and Fall seasons for ages 5 - 15 years.

Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association

Pensacola, 32506 Education and development in community youth through organized sports. Our league offers baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, softball, cheerleading, and kickball. Visit our website for fall registration. www.pbysa.org

Southern Youth Sports Association

1320 West Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Basketball, cheerleading, baseball, football and tutoring programs. The program is administered by local community leaders & Volunteers. Fall registration online now. 850-438-6233 sysatigersinfo@sysatigers.org www.sysatigers.org

West Florida Waves Volleyball

Pensacola, Gulf Breeze & Milton, Our program welcomes and develops diverse athletes committed to these values - hard work, discipline, sportsmanship, competition, and opportunity. 850-502-9147 wfwaves19@gmail.com www.westfloridawaves.com

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Pensacola Football for ages 5 to 14 years of age teaching the basic fundamentals of the game, teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline and leadership. 850-530-4765

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Pensacola Hype Athletics

Terry Wayne Park, 1620 West Jackson Street Pensacola, 32501 Pensacola HYPE Athletics is a Non Profit Youth Mentoring Program offering football, cheer, baseball, basketball and more. Call or find us online for more information. 850-382-4130

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Pensacola Junior Ice Flyers

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Bringing youth ice hockey to the Northwest Florida area. Registration available at http://www.jriceflyers.com/Registration/. info@jriceflyers.com

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Pensacola Lacrosse Association for Youth

Pensacola Boys and Girls youth lacrosse teams grouped by age and skill. Instruction offered at all levels, for fun and competitive play. Visit us on Facebook for Fall updates. 850-393-7758 lacrossepensacola@gmail.com www.pensacolalacrosse.com

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Barracuda Swimworks - Beth Barr

Pensacola Olympic Silver Medalist Beth Barr offering private lessons and stroke instruction in Cordova Park. 850-400-4010 beth@barracudaswimworks.com www.barracudaswimworks.com

British Swim School Pensacola

Various locations, Teaching survival in the water and swim safety training. Skilled instructors to teach confidence and no fear. We have fun while learning the importance of water survival.

Montessori School of Pensacola, 4101 Montessori Drive Pensacola, 32504 Programs available for ages 4 years - adult. Group tennis, strokes, serving, proper form and court etiquette. All equipment is provided and is age appropriate. 209-298-3389 rgtenniscenter@gmail.com www.rgtenniscenter.com

Tiger Point Golf Club 1255 Country Club Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Private & group lessons, clinics, and junior academy programs available. Player development programs for professional instruction. 850-932-1333 traybon@tigerpointgolf.com www.tigerpointgolf.com

Tighten Up Tennis 800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Email Tennis Director Whitney Man for program information or visit the recreation center. 850-554-9547 Wam05c@gmail.com www.gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com

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8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526 Registration for returning students is August 6th at LaBelle from 4pm - 7pm. Registration for all students is August 7th at LaBelle from 10am 1pm. 850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com

First Tee Gulf Coast

400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Training & guidance for performers, writers, designers, directors, and technicians of all ages. Classes, workshops, intensives, and camps offered with a variety of educational opportunities. Register today!

Greater Pensacola Aquatics Club

1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, 32504 Year round competitive swimming, seasonal swimming (summer league & clinics) as well as group Swim Lessons. 850-484-1312 gpacswimcoach@gmail.com www.gpacswimteam.org

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3924 West Navy Boulevard Pensacola, 32507 Promoting character development and life values through the game of golf. Fall classes begin late August at a variety of course locations.

2500 Oak Pointe Drive Pensacola, 32505 Contact us about junior, college and adult lessons. 850-484-9770

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555 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Visit our website and Facebook page at NEP Ballpark for Fall registration and schedules.

Pensacola, 32561 Surf lessons for beginners to intermediate. Private, semi-private and group settings. Participants must be strong swimmers. Ages 6 and up. Visit our website for locations near you!

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FamilyCalendar Friday, July 30

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Written by Janet Yates Voght and Mark Friedmen; directed by Ann Ferguson. Snow White prepares for her birthday ball and dreams of finding Prince Charming. When the star-crossed couple meets, it’s love at first sight, but the evil Queen will stop at nothing to be the fairest of the land. This romantic and funny adventure has all your beloved characters and a few new ones. For tickets or more info, call (850) 4322042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Giveaway Friday 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Mississippi Braves. Each Friday home game, the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive giveaway item. For more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/schedule/.

Saturday, July 31

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Mississippi Braves. Each Saturday home game features a postgame fireworks spectacular over Pensacola Bay! For more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/ schedule/. Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 8-10 a.m. Held the last Saturday of each month. Meet in the main Navarre Beach Parking Lot near the Sand Crab Pavilion. Limited supplies of gloves, buckets and pickers are provided, but you can bring your own. White Tie Rock Ensemble at Pensacola Bay Center 8 p.m. White Tie Rock Ensemble presents two of rock’s most iconic albums, Led Zeppelin IV and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, in one spectacular night of rock n roll. A full rock band, along with the Tied Up Electric String Quartet, will recreate these iconic rock albums from front to back with unparalleled precision. Tickets start at $25. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/ or call (850) 432-0800.

Sunday, August 1

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 2:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Military Family Sunday 4 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Mississippi Braves. Each Sunday, active or retired military members will receive a discount at the box office with valid I.D. and military families will be honored and recognized each week. Post-game kids run the bases and family toss in the outfield will also return. For more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/schedule/. Free Yoga in Community Maritime Park 9:30-10:30 a.m. First Sunday of each month. Classes 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 will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and a

bottle of water. Please arrive early. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Tuesday, August 3

Harlem Globetrotters at Pensacola Bay Center 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Group tickets are available by calling (850) 432-0800 x 224. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/ or ticketmaster.com.

Thursday, August 5

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Tunes by the Dunes 2021 7 p.m. 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual free summer concert series every Thursday evening through August 12. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Sand Crab Pavilion for live local music and local food vendors. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own beach blankets and lawn chairs. For more info, call (850) 939-3267 or visit www.navarrechamber. com/tunes-by-the-dunes for band schedule.

Friday, August 6

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Laguna’s Headliners: Summer Concert Series 3-6 p.m. Jessie Ritter; 8 p.m. Johnny Hayes & The Loveseats. Laguna’s Beach Bar + Grill, 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Live music, food, drink specials and giveaways. For more info, visit https://lagunaspensacolabeach.com/entertainment or call (850) 677-3905.

Saturday, August 7

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1922 Highway 87, Navarre. This biweekly outdoor market takes place on first and third Saturdays. Farm to Table vendors are available along with arts and crafts. For more info, call (850) 710-7128 or visit www.pikitz.com. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Holds Auditions for 2021-2022 Season PCC is located in the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center (46 E. Chase Street), on the campus of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola. Open to students entering grades 1-12. PCC’s season runs September through May. All ability levels welcome. No prior experience or training is required. Register for an audition time by visiting www.pensacolasings.org. Middle and high school singers should be prepared to learn a brief choreographed section to assess movement and learning style. For more info, call (850) 434-7760. 200 South Small Business Saturday All day the first Saturday of each month. 200 South Palafox Pl., Pensacola. Bring in a receipt from a purchase made from another downtown business and receive 10% off your bill at 200 South. This is redeemable at Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer, Taco Agave and Blend Lounge. Must be a receipt dated that specific Saturday and can only be redeemed that same day. *Limit one discount total. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Sunday, August 8

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 2:30 p.m. Written by Janet Yates Voght and Mark Friedmen; directed by Ann Ferguson. For details, see July 30 listing.

Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Astronauts 6-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Pack your coolers, bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater! Concerts are free and open to the public. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Wednesday, August 11

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Winning Wednesday 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Montgomery Biscuits. Celebrate the monstrosity of Crabzilla at the Festival of Crabzilla as we honor the behemoth sandwich cooked up by ballpark chef Travis Wilson that took home the country’s Best New Food Item in 2019 from Ballpark Digest and watch the team take the field in hopefully-one-time-only Crabzillas uniforms. For more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/ schedule/.

Thursday, August 12

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Tunes by the Dunes 2021 7 p.m. 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual free summer concert series every Thursday evening through August 12. For details, see August 5 listing. Open Mic at The Gordon 7-10 p.m. 306 N DeVilliers St., Pensacola. Free, no admission charged. Come join in as a performer or audience participant! Performers can sign up for a time slot when they arrive. Come be inspired by the creativity and talent of our local artists in a safe environment! For more info, call (850) 857-8961 or visit https://downtownpensacola.com/.

Friday, August 13

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 7:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Giveaway Friday 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Montgomery Biscuits. For details, see July 30 listing.

Saturday, August 14

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 2:30 p.m. Details on July 30 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/. Shark School at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 10-11:30 a.m. 8740 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach. Explore local Gulf Coast sharks, shark biology and shark conservation. Each program accommodates up to 10 “enrolled students” and a guest/parent or guardian. For more info and to register, visit https://navarrebeachseaturtles.org/ or call (850) 684-3347.

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FamilyCalendar Waterfest 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing St., Milton. Annual waterslide and bounce house extravaganza with giveaways, games, mist stations, food trucks and more. The event is free for children 12 and under. No glass containers or animals allowed. For more info, visit www.miltonfl.org or call (850) 983-5400. Preschool Art & Story Time 10-11 a.m. Join us alongside the West Florida Public Library to engage your preschooler in story time and crafts. During this free event, a librarian will read selections of similarly themed books and encourage movement and participation. Afterward, an art educator will lead parents and preschoolers in a craft related to the reading selections. For ages 2-5 years old. Capacity is limited to 6 pairs - one guardian and one child, and preregistration is required. For more info, e-mail ccooney@ uwf.edu. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Montgomery Biscuits. For details, see July 31 listing. Open Studio at the Pensacola Museum of Art 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Occurs on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Explore and experiment with a variety of media and art forms inspired by artists and movements. Each project is suitable for all ages and abilities. An art educator will be on site to provide assistance with using tools and the creation of individual art. $12 for adults, $10 for children under 13. Includes museum admission! For more info, e-mail ccooney@uwf.edu.

Sunday, August 15

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Prince: A Musical 2:30 p.m. Details on July 30 listing. Free Pilates in Community Maritime Park 10:30-11:30 a.m. Third Sunday of each month. Classes are open to all ages and levels of experience. Certified instructors from Pure Pilates Studio will provide instruction. The class is free, but you will need to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and a bottle of water. Please arrive early. For more info, find us on Facebook. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Military Family Sunday 4 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Montgomery Biscuits. For details, see August 1 listing.

Wednesday, August 18

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Winning Wednesday 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Biloxi Shuckers. Be one of the first fans through the gate to receive a blank canvas and water color palette and follow along throughout the game as Bob Ross gives a full painting instruction on the videoboard between innings! For more info, visit https://www.milb.com/pensacola/ schedule/.

Thursday, August 19

University of Florida IFAS Extension Science Hour Noon-1 p.m. via Facebook Live. The University of Florida IFAS Extension Escambia County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the

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University of Florida and our local community. Visit https://www.facebook.com/escambia.extension to watch the presentation. For more info about Science Hour, contact Carrie at (850) 475-5230 or ctsteven@ ufl.edu.

Friday, August 20

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. Program includes education segments and presentations by local business women. Lunch is not provided. Call (850) 529-0908 or Visit https:// powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Giveaway Friday 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For details, see July 30 listing. Gallery Night Pensacola 5-10 p.m. Third Fridays. South Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. For more info, visit https://gallerynightpensacola.org/ or find us on Facebook.

Saturday, August 21

Rodney Carrington: LIVE 7 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. Mature audiences only! For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit pensacolasaenger.com/. Ever’man Cooks! Debby’s Kitchen 12-1 p.m. Monthly on the third Saturday. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. This class is for the novice cook at any age. It will be educational, fun & offer basic knife & sauce skills. Cost: $5. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. LEAPS (Love, Encouragement and Postpartum Support) 10-11:30 a.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Monthly on third Saturdays. A self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Pre-crawling babies welcome. For more info, call (850) 438-0402 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For details, see July 31 listing. Ft. Pickens Lionfish Survey Dive 7:30 a.m. Lionfish have consistently been reported within the boundaries of the Fort Pickens area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Working with Florida Sea Grant on a research permit issued by the National Park Service, we will conduct monitoring and removal dives of the invasive lionfish. Limited to 14 volunteer divers. For more info, visit https://oceanstriketeam.org/ fort-pickens-lionfish-dives or call (469) 387-4940.

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Shark School at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 10-11:30 a.m. 8740 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach. For details, see August 14 listing.

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Open Studio at the Pensacola Museum of Art 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Occurs on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. For detials, see August 14 listing. Parent’s Night Out: An Art Class for Kids 5:30-8 p.m. Parents can drop off their children ages 5-12 for an evening in the Pensacola Museum of Art studio. Students will experiment with various media to create a special work of art. Please pack a dinner. For more info, e-mail ccooney@uwf.edu. Ever’Market at Nine Mile Road 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 1000 E. 9 Mile Rd. Monthly on the fourth Saturday. Live music in the Canteen from 1:30-8 p.m. Call (850) 316-3700 or visit http://everman.org/. 200 South Outdoor Market 3-8 p.m. 200 South Palafox Place, Pensacola. Every month we will have local creatives featuring their newest creations, including: macrame, homemade baked goods, pet treats and accessories, jewelry, vintage clothing for men and women, art, photography, girls’ clothing and accessories, woodworking, coffee and natural body products. For more info, find us on Facebook.

Sunday, August 29

Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Modern Eldorados 6-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. For details, see August 8 listing.

Friday, September 3

Bands on the Blackwater Fall Series 7-9 p.m. Friday nights. 5154 Willings St., Milton. Free outdoor spring and fall concert series held in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to some great music! For more info, visit www.facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater or call (850) 983-5400. Art Academy for Autism 4-5:30 p.m. for ages 16 and up. Pensacola Museum of Art. Designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Free for students through generous support from Autism Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 432-6247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum. org/2021classes.html.

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Sunday, August 22

Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1922 Highway 87, Navarre. This biweekly outdoor market takes place on first and third Saturdays. For details, see August 7 listing.

Saturday, August 28

Art Academy for Autism 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-9; 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 10-15. Designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Our program focuses on nurturing artistic development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Free for students through generous support from Autism Pensacola. For more info,

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team Military Family Sunday 4 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium. Vs. Biloxi Shuckers. For details, see August 1 listing.

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Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition 12:30 p.m. Gates open; 1:30 p.m. Showtime. Pensacola Community Maritime Park. Two days of smooth jazz on the water. Bring lawn chairs, coolers and umbrellas. No tents, tables, grills, glass containers or children under age 18 allowed in the venue. For more info, visit www.gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com. DeLuna’s JUCO Showcase 4:30 and 7 p.m. tournaments. Ashton Brosnaham Park, Pensacola. For more info, visit https://pensacolasports. org/delunasshowcase/.

Sunday, September 5

Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition 12:30 p.m. Gates open; 1:30 p.m. Showtime. Pensacola Community Maritime Park. For details, see September 4 listing.

Monday, September 6

Bayou Hills Run, City 5K/10K Championships Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. In addition to the event being themed around educators, 250 free entries to the race will be provided to anyone in the education industry. There is also a virtual race option. All proceeds benefit Creative Learning Academy and Pensacola Sports. For more info, visit https://pensacolasports.org/bayouhillsrun/.

DeLuna’s JUCO Showcase 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. tournaments. Ashton Brosnaham Park, Pensacola. For more info, visit https://pensacolasports.org/delunasshowcase/.

Bands on the Beach Outdoor Concert Series 7 p.m. every Tuesday through October. For more info and schedule, visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whatshappening-bands-on-beach/ or call (850) 932-2257.

Thursday, September 9

Tuesday Jazz Jam 7:30 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 East Government Street. Featuring various jazz vocalists and musicians weekly. The jazz concert will start in the Lili Marlene room. For more info, call (850) 434-6211 or visit www.sevillequarter.com/.

Flora-Bama’s 8th Annual Bulls on the Beach 6 p.m. Bring the family out to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with three nights of live rodeo action featuring professional bull riders from all around the country! For more info, call (850) 492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com/bulls-on-the-beach.

Friday, September 10

Flora-Bama’s 8th Annual Bulls on the Beach 6 p.m. Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola. For details, see September 9 listing.

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Story Sprouts Outdoor Fun 10-11 a.m. 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. Free. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/. Funky Yoga Flow 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 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. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Berryhill Road next to Locklin Technical School and Friendship Baptist Church. Providing local goods, including seasonal produce, eggs, chicken, jams, jellies, home-baked treats, fresh breads, honey, pickles and local arts and craft items. For more info, call (850) 398-2558 or find us on Facebook. Pensacola Uptown Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 7201 N 9th Ave A5, Pensacola. With more than 50 vendors and growing every week. Vendors will be set up along the covered store fronts and under canopies on the grass. For more info, visit www. uptown.market/events or call (850) 912-8030. Because of ever-changing circumstances due to Covid-19 , please check with each venue prior to attending the event to verify the information provided is still accurate and up to date.

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happened because I refused to “judge” them. There’s a big difference between judging people and being judgmental. But it’s unkind not to share insights or suggestions for a better way of life with those you love most. Holding back and telling yourself the way someone behaves is just the way they’re made is wrong in most instances. Overspending and not saving money aren’t character traits— they’re decisions. They’re adults now, and they’re going to do what they want. They don’t have to understand or support your ways of handling money, but you and your husband have every right to tell them they have to start behaving in certain ways if they expect to receive your money when the time comes. If they’re misbehaving, and you give them money,

you’re funding that bad behavior. That’s not love, that’s enabling. And a big pile of money isn’t going to heal the bad things— it’s only going to magnify them. Sit down with your kids, and have a loving, clear discussion about the situation. Remind them that they’re adults, and you and your husband are no longer able to tell them how they have to live. But let them know in no uncertain terms, gently but firmly, they will not receive your money if they continue to behave in ways you both consider foolish or unreasonable. Let them know they’ll always have your love, just not your money, unless they begin behaving more intelligently and maturely with their finances. You can’t make them do anything, but you can ensure they understand you two won’t be sharing your wealth with people who can’t handle it and use it wisely.

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