Greater Pensacola Parents July 2016 by KeepSharing

July 2016

Volume 1 Number 4

Columns

Mom of the Month 4

Living With Children John Rosemond

Growing Up Online

Keeping your teens vacation photos G-rated starts with these helpful tips.

Birthday Party Rescue Ideas for creating a special day for your child...even when you are drained.

Family Time Mandy B. Fernandez

Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs

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Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Birthday Party Guide

From cakes to venues to entertainment and more, our guide helps you plan the perfect party!

Chill the Chore Wars Discover age-appropriate chores and tips to help them have the right attitude.

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

Departments On The Cover

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MomOfTheMonth Tanner turns a Wild One! His day is filled with so much love, family, and friends. He beams from ear to ear. He laughs with his belly-jiggling laugh. He tears his smash cake apart, like a boss! This is Heaven. This is perfection. Now, let’s rewind back to behind the scenes (que the chipmunk voices) and see how this all came about. This was my and my husband’s first rodeo…and boy, did the bull take us by the horns! Our little squirt just turned one! Where does the time go? I thought about what his birthday would be like and then…BAM! Here it is. What were my thoughts and plans for him? Where do I gather everything? Most of our family is out of town, so what will be best for them? Brain overload! We were stressed beyond the max having to plan a party three and a half hours away. I know, I know, we should be saying Woo hoo! It’s a party! Who doesn’t like a good birthday party, right? Full of fun, giggles, smiles, cake, ice cream, presents, and stress. Did I just say stress? What’s that? No way! I mean, what mother stresses over the perfect theme for her little one, perfect cake, perfect outfit, perfect present, perfect location, perfect everything? I highly suggest reading this month’s feature Birthday Party Rescue by Laurie Zottmann. You’ll find so many great tips and tidbits on how to have a smooth sailing birthday and a little friendly advice...it is okay to ask for help! No one wants to ask for help, because we can do it all. Well, so we think. I was determined to plan every last detail, bring every single thing, and organize the entire shindig. I only wanted guests to come to a party, with no assigned jobs, and enjoy themselves. My goodness gracious, I was in for a rude awakening. Turns out, I can’t be pulled in 50 directions at one time and I just may need help. Also turns out that I have a pretty amazing family who loves to lend a helping hand. Wonder where you are going to get all the supplies, cake, food, etc. for your child’s next birthday? Ladies, listen up when I tell you, keep this issue and use the Birthday Party Planning Guide to help with your party planning all year long. I wish I had it for Tanner’s fist birthday, but I will definitely have it for every birthday from here on out! Now, back to the party. As I said, this is the first time for his dad and I to throw this “high expectation” party. We had a few blank stares at each other thinking, when do we start? When do we do the cake, presents, piñata? Things started pretty smoothly and it became time for the smash cake! YES!!!! “Alright buddy, all eyes are on you. Show them what you’ve got.” The crowd starts singing Happy Birthday sort of choppy, until we all got into a rhythm. It was going so well until Tanner decides he wants to cry near the middle. “Okay, okay, it’s his party and he can cry if he wants to.” So the crowd then dwindles down, but we have to get through the rest of this! It’s his first birthday, after all. So it picks back up and is finished. Phew! And would you know, this child in all his rolls of glory, dove into his cake and all was well! The rest of the party was a blast. Presents, family, friends, and playing with everyone (followed by a nap) was so worth every little plan, stress, and worry. Have you ever noticed that the day of, everything comes together perfectly? It’s because of you! You come out on top from all of the hard work. I can’t begin to thank Greater Pensacola Parents for allowing me to be Mom of the Month. It is such an honor. And remember, Happy Planning and may the birthday party odds ever be in your favor!

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Greater Pensacola Greater Pensacola’s Foremost Parenting Source

Greater Pensacola Parents Magazine is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant role in our community. Greater Pensacola Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.

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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond

Addressing Siblings with Different Strengths Q: We have a 7-year-old son and two girls

ages 9 and 6. The girls are gifted academically and athletically. He simply can’t keep up with them. They’re even better at bike-riding. As a result, he doesn’t want to participate in sports. If on a rare occasion he plays with the girls, he has to win and becomes very upset if he doesn’t. He’s making a habit out of feeling bad about himself. My husband and I have talked with him about this issue on numerous occasions, but to no avail. Do you have any advice as to how we can address this with him?

A: My advice is that you stop trying to

address this with him. You’ve no doubt said all there is to say including anything I might suggest that you say. Your son may not be an academic standout, but he’s smart. He’s heard you. He is simply doing what human beings are inclined to do: He’s seizing the opportunity to make his rather good life into a soap opera—an “oh, poor pitiful me” drama.

Sometimes, humans would rather make a drama out of issues in their lives than solve them. The dramas in question get them lots of attention, which is precisely what this drama is getting your son. The fact is that not all of life’s problems can be solved, and the earlier one accepts that fact, the better. It is also a fact that it is not a parent’s job to solve all of a child’s problems and the earlier a parent accepts that, the better for both parent and child. Unfortunately, one of the doctrines of what I call the “Good Mommy Club” says that Good Mommies solve all of their children’s problems (or burn themselves down to a nub in the attempt to do so). Such is the destructive nature of today’s Mommy Culture. Another fact: Because you have no control group, you don’t know for sure whether your son’s avoidance of sports is due to having two very athletic sisters. He might not want to participate in sports if he was your only child. And let’s put this sports thing into perspective: to wit, most of these adult-organized, adult-micromanaged sports will be irrelevant to anything a child is doing

when said child is a 30-year-old adult. I know a good number of successful adults who did not participate in any organized sports as children. Another fact: When children mope, more often than not they need to simply be left alone. The more parents engage children in discussions of their emotions, the worse those emotions get and the more likely it is that the issues in question will become personal soap operas. A personal soap opera is an albatross around the neck, and a personal soap opera that gets its claws (pardon the mixed metaphor) into a 7-year-old child is likely to become permanent. It sounds like you’re about to step over that line. Talking is not the solution to everything. That’s also a fact, by the way. Sometimes, a shrug of the shoulders and “Well, kiddo, I’ve said a whole lot about that and just don’t know what else to say… I guess you’re just going to have to figure out how to live with (whatever)” is the best response. That won’t produce instant improvement, but it will put you and your son on the proper path. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.

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Local Organization Holds Back to School Giveaway

Robert Cray Band at Saenger Theatre

HYPE Pensacola (Helping Youth in Pensacola Endure) is a local 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide programs that will serve our youth to envision and navigate a course for a rewarding future characterized by achievement, independent thought, and social responsibility through education, mentoring, youth sports, and community outreach. This year HYPE will hold its second annual Back to School Giveaway Saturday, July 9, at the Fricker Resource Center (900 N. F St. Pensacola) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be a funfilled day with games, food, education, and most importantly, the distribution of school supplies! Last year HYPE was able to help hundreds of students in the Pensacola area and this year the group plans on an even bigger turnout of thousands. Last year, we were able to distribute school supplies, back packs, and gift cards from Foot Locker, Wal-Mart, Target and American Eagle. We are looking for vendors to help us make a bigger impact this year! To support us in this event, please contact Shaun Hartsfield, president of HYPE, at (850) 382-4130 or Victoria Broadnax, project manager, at (850) 293-1782. We ask that all monetary and school supply donations be made by Wednesday, July 6.

Saturday, July 9 * 7:30 p.m. 118 S. Palafox Pl., Pensacola. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives both fresh and familiar with hits like “Smoking Gun,” “Bad Influencer” and “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” Four years ago, Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Call (850) 595-3880 or visit www. pensacolasaenger.com/ for more information or tickets.

KickStart Soccer Camp

August 2-4 * Pensacola Sports KickStart Soccer Camp is a FREE soccer clinic for children of all skill levels between the ages of 4 and 12. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to the sport of soccer in a fun and casual learning environment. Hours are 8:30-10:15 a.m. for ages 4-8 and 10:15-noon for ages 9-12. For more info and to register, visit http://pensacolasports.org/.

Gulf Coast Kids’ House Benefits from Navy Federal 5k Run/Walk

Leaders from Navy Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $16,000 to the board of directors and staff of the Gulf Coast Kids’ House. The money was raised during the 2016 Navy Federal 5K Run/Walk which took place April 9 in downtown Pensacola. While Navy Federal may be well known to the Pensacola community for bringing new jobs to the region, the not-for-profit credit union remains committed to community service. Each year the business selects a local 501(c)(3) charity to receive the proceeds raised from the race. This year’s race beneficiary was Gulf Coast Kids’ House. Perfectly timed, the 5K race day occurred in April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. With its highest participation yet, at almost 900 runners/walkers, this year Navy Federal helped make a tremendous difference for child abuse victims and their families in Escambia County.

Running of the Bulls Festival of San Fermin 2016

July 23 * For the sixth year, Seville Quarter will recreate the “Running of the Bulls” in historic downtown Pensacola. This annual event, made famous by author Earnest Hemingway, has participants chased by angry horned bulls. The Seville Quarter Encierro features the Pensacola Roller Gurlz as the “Bulls.” As the first blast is at 10 a.m., the runners will take the scenic course through beautiful downtown Pensacola. Following the Running of the Bulls, the festival will continue in and around the historic Seville Quarter Entertainment Complex. There will be Latin and Contemporary dance music; complimentary food beverages to paid participants; and food and beverages for purchase for all others. Net proceeds to benefit the USO. For more info, visit http://business. gulfbreezechamber.com/events/details/running-of-the-bulls-festival-ofsan-fermin-2016-8782. 5

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Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performs Monday, July 4, following events beginning at 7:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this exciting, family-friendly show at the Hunter Amphitheatre behind the Blue Wahoos Stadium, on beautiful Pensacola Bay. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m., when the United States Marine Corps will present the colors, followed by the national anthem. At the conclusion of the national anthem, the United States Navy will send fighter jets screaming over the bay for a fantastic fly-over. Then the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will begin a musical, patriotic performance that includes the battle hymns for each branch of military service to recognize those who have served our country. The orchestra will play until 9 p.m. when the Pensacola Sertoma Fireworks begin with synchronized music from Cat Country 98.7FM. Call (850) 436-5670 or visit www. pensacolasymphony.com. Sertoma’s Independence Day Celebration will happen in Seville Square, downtown Pensacola. Events begin at 11 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Activities throughout the day will include a FREE children’s area with inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, meet and greet with characters, face painting, Lowe’s kids clinic and much more! There will also be arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. A hot dog eating contest begins promptly at noon. Call (850) 434-1234 or visit http://pensacolafireworks.com/. Don’t miss the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on Pensacola Beach. Show begins Soundside at 8:30 p.m. See VisitPensacolaBeach.com for more info. The Fish House Restaurant, 600 South Barracks St., Pensacola, celebrates the Fourth beginning at 5 p.m. Live music will play until the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Afterward, DJ Tony will take the stage for music and dancing. The Atlas, Fish House and Deck Bar will be open for walk-in dining all evening. All tables will have an unobstructed view of the fireworks show. Call (850) 470-0003.

Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K and Kids Fun Run

Saturday, July 2 * 7-10 a.m. Join the House for our annual Firecracker 5K and FREE “Rock Our Socks” Fun Run. Registration for both races can be found at www. rmhc-nwfl.org. 5K registration is $27 for the month of June and late registration at packet pick-up and race day is $32. For more info, contact Lauren at (850) 477-2273 or events@rmhc-nwfl.org.

Pensacola Wahoos Family Events

Families can enjoy Sunday afternoons at Pensacola Bay with the Blue Wahoos! Special events will be held July 3 (with baseball game beginning at 6:30 p.m.) and July 10, 24 and 31 (beginning at 4 p.m.) Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field! On July 10, there is also a Myron Noodleman performance. A triple threat, Myron can dance, sing and interact like nobody’s business! July 9 is Top Gun Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy fireworks and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Top Gun at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Ghostbusters Night is July 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get ready for the reboot of Ghostbusters! Celebrate summer break with the best fireworks on the Gulf Coast! For more info on any of these events, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016.

STEM Saturday: The Science of Diving Saturday, July 16 * 9 a.m.-1 p.m. National Flight Academy. K-6th grade students learn the importance of gas laws as they conduct lab activities that illustrate the physics of gases and the impact on a diver’s body. Registration is $20 per child with lunch provided. Space is limited for each session, so call (850) 458-7836 or visit www.nationalflightacademy.com.

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Family Fun at Trivia Trek

10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Bring your family, bring your pets! 1.5 mile walk with 12 trivia questions will be posted. Ballots are $2 each and all proceeds are donated to the Community Center After School Program and local animal shelters. For more info, call Cissi at (850) 393-4605 or find us on Facebook. 6

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Get Healthy for Summer with Cordova Mall Walking & Reading Event Cordova Mall and the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County invite area families for a FREE mid-summer health and wellness event on Saturday, July 2, from 9-10 a.m. The event will consist of a walk, a presentation of 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Escambia! and a read-aloud session of

July 8 * Parking begins at 6 p.m.; movie begins at 8:15. Hunter Ampitheater at Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. FREE, family-friendly movies in a park setting. Bring your coolers, blankets and chairs, but please no pets or glass. For more info, call (850) 436-5670 or visit http://cityofpensacola.com/1162/Hill-KellyDrive-In-Movie-Series. July 8 movie is Minions; August 5 is Zootopia.

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the book The Two Bite Club. From 9-9:30, visitors are invited to walk the mall, a three-quartermile distance. Immediately after the walk, health educators from the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County will present an overview of 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Escambia! The health-focused 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Escambia! program focuses on healthy living for all ages. The slogan stands for 5 or more fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less recreational screen time, 1 hour or more of physical activity and 0 sugary drinks. 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Escambia! aims to provide positive reinforcement and support within the community from all sectors of business and government. Following the presentation, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County staff will read a book called The Two Bite Club, which motivates children to try new foods while introducing them to the 5 food groups. There will be food models and a large MyPlate visual to look at.

Events July 13-16 U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron the Blue Angels will perform aerial acrobatics over the Gulf of Mexico during a week of high-flying fun. Enjoy amazing Blue Angels action beginning with Breakfast with the Blues on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 a.m. Enjoy breakfast at a beachfront restaurant and watch the Blues pilots prepare for Saturday’s show. Head to the beach July 14 for the Blue Angels practice flight demonstration at 2 p.m. On July 15, dress rehearsal begins at noon with the Blue Angels overhead by 2 p.m. It’s all leading up to the annual Blue Angels Air Show on July 16 beginning at noon. Visit http://www.visitpensacola.com/landing/blue-angels.

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Boo Weekley’s Annual Boo Fest

July 22-23 * Pensacola Bay Center. Two-day event featuring Jamey Johnson, Tracy Lawrence, and Tracy Byrd, with James Dupre, Ira Dean, and Dallas Davidson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with silent auction until 8 p.m. Friday. Live auction begins at 8 p.m. with entertainment following. This event helps local charities such as Santa Rosa Kids House, My Father’s Arrows, Air Commandos Association, Fisher House Foundation, Christ’s Starfish Foundation and local schools. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Performs Snow White and Shrek

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves performances will be July 16-24, in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. All matinees, no evening performances. Acorn Theatre is designed as first experiences for actors and audiences. The performances are up close and personal, the actors may be children, and the audience is encouraged to participate. Shrek the Musical performances will be July 29-August 21. The cast will be comprised of approximately 35 performers who will play close to 90 roles. Visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ for performance times and more details.

Bands on the Beach Schedule

Music on a summer night at the the Gulf of Mexico – what could be better? The Bands on the Beach weekly series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Join us every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gulfside Pavilion, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. This FREE series runs through October 25. Organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Bands on the Beach delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer featuring a lineup of regional artists. The event is open to the public and located at the Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets; however pets and glass are prohibited. The July schedule follows: July 5: Johnny Earthquake & The Moondogs; July 12: The Rowdies; July 19: Swamp Dog Honey; July 26: Kyle Parker Band; and August 2: Hot Sauce Band. For more info, call (850) 932-2257, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com or tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the latest updates.

Pensacola Comic Con August 20-21 * 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Pensacola Comic Convention (Pensacola Comic Con) is a convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, costuming, comics, renaissance, gaming, anime, indie films, paranormal and more. Celebrity meet-and-greets, discussion panels, screenings, demonstrations, workshops and a competition are available to all convention attendees. Guests will include Zach Galligan (Gremlins, Star Trek, Hatchet), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), and many, many more! Guests will get a real treat watching the large balloon art structures created by Bruce Carr (No Ordinary Balloon Artist). Unlike many conventions, Pensacola Comic Con offers costume contests both days at 2 p.m. with great prizes and swag. Attendees can watch the live wrestling matches provided by Gulf South Wrestling and E & E Wrestling. The Mystery Machine Van from Scooby Doo and the Jurassic Park Tour Vehicle provided by Cosplay Inc, will be on hand for photo opportunities. Admission is $10 and up per person. Children 7 and under are admitted for free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Ronald McDonald House and various local charities. The event will honor local heroes by offering discounts for active duty military personnel, EMS professionals, firefighters, and police officers. Event organizer, Ericka Boussarhane describes it as, “an event that offers something for everyone. We have 20K+ square feet of nerd nirvana.” This event is being held at the Pensacola Fairgrounds Expo Main Hall, located at 6655 Mobile Highway, Pensacola. For more info, visit www.pensacolacomiccon.com or call (850) 941-4321. Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series

Crowned Jewelz will perform July 17 at 6 p.m. at The Community Maritime Park. August 7 artist is Boukou Groove. Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs. Concessions are available. Please do not bring pets or glass containers into the park. Concerts are free and open to the public. Visit http:// www.pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com/ for more info. 8

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to prevent mosquitoes and mosquito bites. Drain standing water in and around your home: • Replace water in bird baths and pet bowls at least once a week. • Empty standing water in flower pots, garbage cans, buckets, toys, and other large and small items that collect water. • Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that do not collect water. • Keep swimming pools chlorinated and maintained. Empty kiddie pools when not in use. Cover your skin with clothing and repellent: • Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes, and socks when outdoors; light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing will be the most comfortable. • Apply repellent to bare skin and to clothing. Always use repellents according to label directions. • Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are effective. • Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old. Cover doors, windows, porches, and patios with screens. Repair broken screens. The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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GSTC Students Excel at State

East Hill Christian Offers Summer Programs 2016

Between soccer, volleyball, cheer and cross country workouts, and Costa Rica missions team preparations, students from East Hill Christian will be active this summer! Coaches Seelmann (soccer), Conaway (volleyball), Voelkel (cheer), and Roper (cross country) are excited to work with students this summer to condition and improve individual skills. The school calendar (www.ehcs.org) has all the workout schedules posted. The ACT Test Prep Workshop is set for August 1. Students will go through a 10-hour course to prepare them for the ACT. Dr. Mike Bere will teach the class. He is Kaplancertified to teach and tutor in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. To register, send EHCS Guidance Counselor Steve Thomas an e-mail at s_thomas@ ehcseagles.com.

Trinitas Students Dissect Edible Frog

Trinitas freshmen have been dissecting worms, crawfish, perch, and now frogs in biology. But a surprise was waiting for them recently in class, yet another frog to dissect. Mrs. DeGraff prepared a frog from cake, rice krispies, and edible clay. The students dissected each innard and enjoyed devouring each piece. Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

Twenty-five George Stone Technical Center (GSTC) students from eight different programs (automotive collision, automotive services, computer systems & information technology, cosmetology, emergency medical technician, marine services, networking, and welding) represented GSTC at the SkillsUSA State Conference in Lakeland, Fla. in the spring. The following students placed in their respective events: First Aid/CPR - Manuel Nielsen, first place; Cosmetology Quiz Bowl - Bridget DunlapWilliams, Amanda Goolsby, Amber Graham, Magan Miller, and Brigitte Ortiz, first place; Welding Fabrication - Austin Crabtree, Corey Kelly and Chad Pierce, first place; Marine Services Blake Bush, first place, and Greg Varvouris, third place; Internetworking - Kaleri Henderson, third place; Firefighting - Angel Santana, third place; and Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Haircutting - Magan Miller, third place. The first-place students moved on to compete at Nationals in Louisville, Ky. For more information about programs available at GSTC, call (850)941-6200.

Take Stock in Children Escambia County Awards $215,000 in Scholarships

Take Stock in Children and the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation awarded $215,000 in scholarships at the June 2 Graduation & Unsung Hero Celebration at Skopelos at New World. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Health System and Cox Communications, the event honored 17 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition scholarships. In addition, each graduate received a laptop computer. The 2016 Take Stock in Children graduates are: Escambia High: Ashleigh Bell, Shelby Butts and Austin Travis; Northview High: Ureil Codrington, Amber Freeman and Carly Ward; Pensacola High: Destinee Brundidge, Savion Henderson and Jazmin Womack; Pine Forest High: Tara Vanderburg; Tate High: Brianna Holmquist and Alicia Presswood; Washington High: Alyssa Barnes, Courtney Greene and Donald Vaughan; and West Florida High: Nikita Babkin and Mariah McMullen. Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income students to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Students receive college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors, and hope for a better life. They are selected through a need-based application process in middle school and comprehensive services continue through high school and include the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transition into college. Scholarships are funded through a unique public-private fundraising model in which local scholarship donations are matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation when scholarships are purchased each year. Each student is matched with a volunteer mentor who meets with the student weekly at school. For more information about the Take Stock in Children program in Escambia County, contact Sally Lee at slee@escambia.k12.fl.us. Front row from left are: Carly Ward, Courtney Greene, Nikita Babkin, Savion Henderson, Ureil Codrington, Destinee Brundidge, Jazmin Womack and Shelby Butts; and back row: Donald Vaughan, Alyssa Barnes, Ashleigh Bell, Austin Travis, Tara Vanderburg, Mariah McMullen, Alicia Presswood and Amber Freeman. 10

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Now Available: Online Registration for New Students

On the ECSD homepage – ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com – there is a link to the new “Online Student Registration” page – ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/focus/enrollment. ECSD asks everyone who meets a family new to Escambia County to please tell them to visit this link and start the process to register their children in their neighborhood school. There is also a link to a form that will allow users to enter a street address to find out which elementary, middle and high school serves their new location. New families will still need to go to the school with birth certificates, proof of residency (such as a utility bill), and school physical/shot records, but starting the “paperwork” online will streamline the process and shorten their visit. Any questions should be directed to your closest school or the School Choice Office at (850) 469-5580.

CLA Awarded International Paper Foundation Grant

Creative Learning Academy received a $1,500 grant awarded by the International Paper Foundation. The grant will be used to enhance the school’s lower and middle school libraries. CLA Head of School Robin Bates says the CLA community is grateful for this award. In honor of its 75th anniversary, International Paper Pensacola Mill awarded $75,000 in foundation grants to local community organizations. Grants are awarded by the IP Foundation in Memphis, Tenn., which focuses on environmental education, literacy, employee involvement and critical community needs. “We are grateful for the support we receive from our dedicated partners,” said CLA Development Director Marilyn Smith. “Their loyalty enables our school to keep moving forward with a solid foundation of success.”

Students Perform at GBMS Talent Show

Rose Buchanan, Michael Mallette, Elizabeth Wines and Dylan Allmon (AKA “The Jamitors”) showed off their percussion skills at the Gulf Breeze Middle School Talent Show. In all, 16 acts performed including tap dancing, modern dance, a Broadway musical number, and numerous vocal acts. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders entertained their peers, parents and teachers in the afterschool program on May 20. Send Your School News by the 12th of each month to: editor@greaterpensacolaparents.com.

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Trinitas students Emily, Tim, Bryce, Judah and Brandon took a break from serving at the Pensacola North Rotary Charity Bowling Tournament for a quick picture with Trinitas Head of School Ken Trotter and Pensacola Blue Wahoos mascot Kazoo. Funds generated by the event are distributed by the Pensacola North Rotary Club to various charitable needs in the greater Pensacola area.

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Gulf Breeze Middle Students Work Together With Yummy Results

Sixth-grade keyboarding classes and eighth-grade home economics classes from Gulf Breeze Middle School teamed up to make apple pie tarts on National Apple Pie Day May 13. Students prepped and assembled the tasty treats in home ec class, then shared their culinary creations with the staff. Sixth-graders typed and printed the recipe in their keyboarding class; eighth-graders helped the younger ones in the kitchen. From left, eighth-graders Summer Stanley and Emma Chestney work with sixth-graders Olivia Hoffman and Adrienne Flowers to make apple pie tarts.

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The following Ransom Middle School students traveled to Atlanta May 6-8 to compete for the first time in the 2016 Middle School National Championship Tournament (MSNCT): Maggie Brown, Team Captain, 7th grade; Braden Boutwell, 8th grade; Ravyn Brown, 8th grade; Chris Espy, 8th grade; Natalie Holt, 8th grade; and Elizabeth McConnell, 8th grade. These students played on teams which finished in the top 15% of all teams at tournaments throughout the year. Alternates were players new to the team, who participated in Nationals to gain experience. They were: Katie-Rose Haley, 7th grade; Emmalei Miller, 6th grade; and Lili Rollins, 7th grade. The teams report that the competition was stiff and they played teams from as far away as Oklahoma and New Hampshire. They learned that many of the top teams have been competing since elementary school. After the Friday evening scrimmages (practice rounds), the students were thrilled during the preliminary rounds on Saturday to enjoy a win before lunch and another one in the afternoon! Two players finished in the top 200 among nearly 900 students nationwide! Focused teamwork allowed Ransom to finish ahead of several more experienced teams. Summer practices are in the works with veteran players helping to get the team ready for next year.

Global Learning Academy Hosts Luncheon Theater

As a way to say “thank you” to their many volunteers, business partners, mentors and ECARE Readers, Global Learning Academy treated them to Luncheon Theater! Guests were entertained with songs, stories and games from each of the grade levels while the children presented different continents. Guests were also asked to pick up a drink in Antarctica, rice in Africa, chicken in Asia, green beans in Europe, fruit in Australia, cornbread from South America, and then round it all out with good ole apple pie from North America! Lunch was served around the world in 60 minutes. 12

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CLA Students Succeed in National Spanish Exam

Several world language seventh- and eighth-grade students from Creative Learning Academy recently attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2016 National Spanish Examinations. Students from Creative Learning Academy earned a total of 19 gold, 10 silver, and four bronze medals along with two honorable mentions. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, national director of the exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with more than 160,000 students participating in 2016.” Students from CLA have a long history of high achievement on these exams and were taught by Spanish teacher Profe Maureen Leccese. “I am extremely proud of our students this year. They have worked very hard, and the results speak for themselves,” said Leccese. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in sixth through 12th grades and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

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Montessori School Reaps Garden Harvest

Montessori School of Pensacola’s curriculum includes hands-on work in the school garden and cooking lessons. Before summer break, students were able to harvest carrots and potatoes. They learned the importance of knowing how to grow food and to know where your food comes from. Students then washed and prepared their harvest to make mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. Thanks to Emerald Coast Growers for their hard work and many donations to the MSP gardens. Send Your School News by the 12th of each month to: editor@greaterpensacolaparents.com.

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2016 Battle of the Books Results

On May 14, the Fifth Annual Battle of the Books was held at Booker T. Washington High School. Four hundred students in third through 12th grades on 84 teams participated in this year’s battle. Students answered five rounds of eight questions on books they have been reading all year. Parents and families attended the reading celebration awards ceremony which was held after the battles. Thanks go to all of the coaches, proctors, those who scored each round, parents and event coordinators! The top three teams for each level of the competition are listed: 3rd Grade -- 1st place: Bellview Elementary (Trudy Laird, coach), 2nd place: Pleasant Grove Elementary (Allison Schultheis, coach), 3rd place: McArthur Elementary (Terry Burrill, coach); 4th Grade -1st place: Lipscomb Elementary (Melissa Dorsett, coach), 2nd place: Pleasant Grove Elementary (Cheyenne Forbes, coach), 3rd place McArthur Elementary (Terry Burrill, coach) & Longleaf Elementary *tie (Kim Hauck, coach); 5th Grade – 1st place: Hellen Caro Elementary (Steve Sublett, coach), 2nd place: Pleasant Grove Elementary (Annette Casey, coach), 3rd place: Oakcrest Elementary (Michelle Lingo, coach). Middle School Top Three -- 1st place: Bailey Middle School (Team B) (Roberta Wetzel, coach), 2nd place: Brown Barge Middle School (Team A) & Brown Barge Middle School (Team B) *tie (Susan Ingram, coach), 3rd place: Bailey Middle School (Team A) (Roberta Wetzel, coach). High School -- 1st place: Northview (Alison Robinson, coach), 2nd place: Escambia (Alicia Bell, coach), 3rd place: Tate (Mitzi Allen, coach). Summer Reading suggestions: The new SSYRA lists for 20162017 can be found at: Junior program: http://www.floridamediaed.org/ ssyra-jr.html. Grades 3-5 and middle school can be found at: http:// www.floridamediaed.org/ssyra.html. High school readers can be found at: http://www.floridamediaed.org/florida-teens-read.html.

East Hill Offers Academic Opportunities

As a college preparatory school, East Hill Christian School offers honors classes, as well as dual enrollment courses on campus. In addition to DE courses offered on East Hill’s campus, juniors and seniors can take classes on the campus of Pensacola State College for high school-college credit. Classes at East Hill are taught from a Christian perspective, and opportunities for Bible classes and weekly chapels only strengthen an education with a Biblical worldview. Preparing students for college is essential, but preparing them for life by partnering with the family is our heartbeat. The 8th-grade class is shown at its Moving Up Ceremony in May 2016.

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Suter Elementary’s Energy Education Projects Win Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Congratulations to A.K. Suter Elementary and specifically to Debra Pate, Cindy Bradley and Raynee Bouillon and their students. Bouillon’s class has been recognized for its energy project, S.U.T.E.R., leading to A.K. Suter’s selection as Florida Primary School of the Year and National Primary Runner-Up. Bradley’s and Pate’s class outstanding energy education project, Kids Teaching Kids About Energy, resulted in A.K. Suter Elementary’s selection as Florida Elementary School of the Year and National Elementary School of the Year. The teachers and their students have been invited to attend the NEED (National Energy Education Development) National Recognition Ceremony scheduled for June 24-27 in Washington, D.C. Visit www.need.org after June 17 to see their projects along with all the other Youth Awards submissions. The picture above includes second-, third- and fourth-grade students working together to teach about energy. Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

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Creative Learning Academy Summer Camp Honors Hometown Heroes

At Creative Learning Academy, students three years old through eighth grade dedicated a full week of summer camp to honoring local public servants that go above and beyond in our community. The summer camp guest list included a line-up of speakers from the United States Navy, Escambia Search and Rescue, Pensacola Police Department, and the Pensacola Fire Department. Creative Learning Academy welcomed paramedic Walter Kerman, shown above checking blood pressure with a student, and U.S. Navy pilot, Lieutenant Mason Hoyt, to demonstrate and explain different aspects of their jobs. Karen Bowdich is the summer camp director. She says she wanted to offer a unique set of camps that would leave a lasting impact on the students. “We have classic summer fun all summer long and this week offers a unique opportunity for children to learn about how important the jobs of these public servants are and what it means to honor them,” Bowdich said. “These men and women do so much for our community and at the end of the day, they leave others inspired by their efforts. That’s why we invited them to CLA, to share the reasons why they choose to serve and protect our families.” Hometown Heroes Week also included hands-on craft sessions so that each young camper had the opportunity to express their gratitude through pictures and artwork. Creative Learning Academy’s summer camp will continue to offer weekly, themed camps through the month of July. Camp experiences range from water days to Star Wars camps. To learn more about CLA’s Camp Creative summer camps, visit www.creativelearningacademy.org or call (850)432-1768.

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Why Voluntary Pre Kindergarten?

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a FREE program that offers each child an opportunity to learn the skills needed to have a positive experience in kindergarten, which is a jumpstart to a successful life. Parents can choose between private early learning providers and public school providers. There are three VPK Program choices: the School Year Program and Summer Program deliver classroom instruction and are available to all eligible children while the Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) Program is available to children with disabilities for whom one of the mainstream programs may not be an option. School Year Program • 540 instructional hours

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There are two eligibility requirements for all VPK Programs; age (four years old by the cutoff date) and residency (must reside in Florida). There is an additional requirement for a child’s participation in the SIS Program (must have an approved IEP). There is no income requirement for any VPK program type. To register a child for the 2015-2016 Summer Program, which begins in June 2016, a child must be born between: September 2, 2010 and September 1, 2011. To register a child for the 2016-2017 School Year Program, which begins in August 2016, your child must be born between: September 2, 2011 and September 1, 2012. Parents must apply online at: https://familyservices2.floridaearlylearning.com In Escambia County parents may use the resources at the Early Learning Coalition, a VPK provider, or the public school system at Spencer Bibbs Elementary, to complete the online application. Staff at these locations are available to assist as needed. Call the Early Learning Coalition at 850-607-8556 for assistance. There are some basic program requirements for parents such as attendance, sign in and out, transportation, and transfers that every parent must agree to. While a VPK program cannot charge parents for the VPK portion of the day, parents should check with their VPK provider of choice to see what, if anything, they may charge for additional child care services, or transportation. All VPK providers are prohibited from charging anything for their VPK classes, this includes registration, material or activity fees. The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County is a partner with parents. We assist with parents in making VPK applications, researching VPK providers, and downloading other program information. The ELC of Escambia maintains the master list of local private providers and public schools that participate in the VPK program. Call 850-607-8556 or visit the ELC website at www.elcescambia.org for more information. Provided by Vicki Pugh of the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County.

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West Florida High’s Band Learns Marching Strategy

West Florida High School of Advanced Technology recently held Band Rookie Week. Students were taught to match the players next to them step for step as they march forward. Then the learned how to do that while marching backwards, or stepping to the right or left. They also learned to use their peripheral vision to stay in line, adding carrying their instruments at the same height as the rest of their section. All of these steps were learned before the students even played a note! These Rookies were well on their way a couple of days into summer training. By football season, we won’t be able to tell who on the field is a freshman or senior!

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Montessori School Collects Bowls for Nicaragua

Ms. Earth Americas, Amanda Sowards, visited Montessori School of Pensacola’s Middle School for the second time recently. “I am always impressed with the amazing students at Montessori School of Pensacola,” she said. “The middle school students collected 170 bowls for Feeding the Five-Thousand & World Missions Outreach!” Sowards and the Dog House Deli Downtown returned the generosity with making a contribution to the middle school fundraising project to purchase livestock for self-sustainability for families in underdeveloped countries through the Heifer International program.

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Pensacola Beach Elementary Holds Successful Water Day

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Pensacola Beach Elementary School’s recent Water Day included Chick-fil-A at Gulf Breeze for lunch, Kona Ice of Gulf Breeze for dessert, sand sculptures on the beach by Doug Brown, and a cool down by the Pensacola Beach Fire Department.

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GBMS Inducts New Honor Society Members

Sixty-three students were inducted into the Gulf Breeze Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society chapter on May 17. New members learned about community service opportunities and expectations from the NJHS advisors. New members Abigail Bordelon, Lauren Thompson, Sawyer Rowe, Kate Tracy and Emma Ostrom are shown enjoying a morning get-together with doughnuts and juice.

ECSD BoB Teams Compete

Escambia County School District BoB teams from elementary, middle and high schools met at Booker T. Washingon High in May to compete to see which teams remembered the most details correctly about a list of Sunshine Books.

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Trinitas Christian School said goodbye to its 12th graduating class on May 27. Ten young men and women crossed the stage, received their diplomas and signed the Book of Graduates before processing outside to lay Ebenezer stones uniting them to Trinitas alumni who have gone before them. Dr. Chris Schlect, director of the graduate program at New Saint Andrews College, encouraged the graduates to consider the truest meaning of a “good” education as they leave Trinitas and begin their next chapter at institutions such as Union University, Lipscomb University, Washington and Lee University, the University of West Florida, and New Saint Andrews College. The 2016 graduating class was offered a total just under two million dollars in scholarship funding. To date, the students have accepted a total of $673,000 in scholarships which include the following. Five students were named Florida Academic Scholars from the Florida Bright Futures Program. Sean McGee will attend New Saint Andrews College in the fall. He has been awarded the the Association of Classical Christian Schools Student Scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Chloe Gregg, class salutatorian, and Caleb Heifner will both attend the University of West Florida using Nautilus Scholarships for $24,000 each. Brooks Hunter has received the Barbara Clinger/Elizabeth Madden Memorial Scholarship as well as the Choctaw Teachers Association scholarship. She will study with the prestigious International Performing Arts Institute in Kiesferfelden, Germany. Ben Noland earned both the Presidential Scholarship and an athletic scholarship totalling $95,000 over his four years at Union University. Bekah Hubbell accepted the Trustees Scholarship from Liscomb University for $160,000 over four years. The valedictorian for the class of 2016, Colby Gilley, was awarded both the Johnson Scholarship and a National Merit award totaling $263,000 from Washington and Lee University. Ron Gilley, new headmaster of Trinitas Christian School, encouraged the students during the annual Honors and Awards ceremony to remember, “to whom much is given, much is expected” and also encouraged those that worked “as unto the Lord” but did not receive honors and scholarships to “be neither discouraged nor dismayed.” Colby Gilley, valedictorian of the 2016 Trinitas graduating class, is shown being congratulated by Kenneth Trotter, Trinitas’ founding administrator. 18

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MSP Tennis Program Community Offerings

Montessori School of Pensacola has clay and hard tennis courts, as well as specially sized courts for younger and elderly players. On June 24, MSP hosted free tennis play day. Additionally, clinics, private and group lessons, and tennis birthday parties are offered to the community. Shown above, a successful 10 and Under Tennis USTA Coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop was held at the school on April 30.

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Kathryn Daniel, WEARTV News, interviewed twins who graduated with the Class of 2016 from Pine Forest High School.

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East Hill Christian School Missions Team 2016

For the 11th consecutive summer, East Hill Christian School will send a missions team to Costa Rica. Students who have completed one year of Spanish have the opportunity to apply to be a part of the team. This year, Mrs. Dyster (Spanish faculty) and her team of students and chaperones will be ministering July 2-11. We would appreciate prayers for this group that Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word would be spread throughout the region. We give God all the praise and trust Him for the results!

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CLA Students Pay Memorial Day Tribute

To honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, students from Creative Learning Academy recently paid tribute through essays shared at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Veterans Memorial Park Board. “Military veterans sacrifice themselves for others, so they should be honored,” said Max Bear, kindergartner and a first-place winner in the Memorial Day essay contest. CLA kindergartner Carson Cox paid tribute to veterans by saying, ”Military veterans keep us safe.” Lisa Rawson, CDR USN (Retired) Education and Community Outreach for the Veterans Memorial Park Board, said she welcomes local children and their families to be a part of all the Park does to honor veterans.“The creativity of the children at Creative Learnng was inspirational and shows the patriotism and brilliance of Pensacola’s youth,” she said. “We want to showcase the work and creativity of our children and invite their families to join in.” Several CLA students received first place and honorable mention for essays they submitted as part of the Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Day 2016 ceremony. Creative Learning Academy thanks the Veterans Memorial Park Board for inviting the students to participate. Visit www.veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com to learn how you can support our veterans. Shown above, the CLA students were also invited to read their essays on a broadcast of the WEBY Talk Radio show out of Milton, Fla. Below, CLA student Noah Smith displays his medal.

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Offer Kids More Independence Is your child declaring his or her independence lately? Or do you wish your kid would take more initiative? Striking that balance between trust and capability can be tough when it comes to children. Although truths are “self-evident,” not all kids are “created equal.” I have a four-year old who insists on doing every task herself and an eight-year old who prefers to ask for help, even when not needed. Constantly I walk the fine line between being a bystander and stepping up as a mentor. What I have found helpful for my family to gain more independence is to assign jobs, offer choices, and discuss what-if scenarios.

Assign jobs Young kids like to be helpers. Assign your kid a job. No matter the age, a child can assist in a task. Littlest tots can turn pages while reading a book or pick up toys from the floor. Older children can put their dirty clothes in the washing machine, tidy up a room, and wipe a mirror. If moms and dads are doing all the housework alone, change that! Begin with little or low expectations. At first kids will not perform a duty without some complaining or creating a mess. Over time and with encouragement however, kids will improve and offer to help without parents even requesting it. Meal times are a great starting place for delegating tasks. Usually that is when moms and dads are busiest and stressed. My children often hover near me asking, “Is it ready yet?” I reply, “It will be ready sooner if you can help me.” Then I ask one child to set the table with utensils and napkins. My other child can take out cups and pour drink in them. Afterwards both are required to empty food contents and put away their trash. I explain to them how this helps the chores be completed

more quickly. In addition, by everyone doing a part, we can be a stronger and more grateful family unit.

Offer Choices

I notice my children are more willing to do the most mundane things when I build in options. I give them choices as often as possible. Although not adults, kids want to make decisions. I will ask my daughters, “Do you want to use the blue or the pink toothpaste tonight while brushing your teeth?” Skipping dental hygiene is not an option but a sale at the store could lead to a useful variety. By simply having the option to choose a different type of toothpaste, my kids groan less over brushing their teeth. This notion can apply to nearly every ordinary part of the day. Let your kids select their clothing for weekend outings. Or pull out six different options and have them choose one from the pile. As kids become restless, let them decide between playing a board game or putting a craft together. Whenever you can, give your kids an open option. Let them choose a movie to watch, the dessert you’ll eat, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Children will become better leaders as we allow them opportunities to take ownership, even in the simplest assignments.

For example, my child was on a field trip with her summer camp group last week. While inside an inflatable device, the machine plug came undone from the wall. The device began to fall on my daughter and her friend. She began to cry and panic. Thankfully she was rescued by staff and other kids in her class with no harm done. I took the opportunity to speak to her about it twice since it happened. I asked her, “What would you do differently if this were to occur again?” She replied that she would yell “HELP!” and look for an exit rather than cry and sitting helpless. In reality, should this ever occur, there is no guarantee what my child may do. She may again retreat to fear. However, by talking about it in advance, we are both more equipped mentally to handle a risky circumstance. Spend some time speaking to your children about how they can practice safety and make sound decisions.

Independent Children Lead to Happier, Capable Adults Our children grow up quickly. One day they will govern their own life path. The above suggestions are just a few ways to recruit children in the daily decision making process. Hopefully these tips will lead to more liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all family members.

Discuss What-if Scenarios

As parents we have natural instincts to protect our kids. When frightening news or bad scenarios happen, I try to keep an open dialogue with my children about what has occurred. I use our conversation as a learning technique. My oldest daughter and I play the “whatif” game. I give her a scenario and let her explain how she might deal with the potential risk. This game offers reasoning practice for kids that may help in the future. We even do this after an accident or scary incident. 21

Mandy B. Fernandez is a writer living in Pensacola, Florida with her husband and two children. She writes creatively and professionally on topics such as family life, parenting, natural foods, education, and business. In addition she loves sharing humorous stories, poetry and essays about womanhood and motherhood. She is completing her first children’s book. Learn more about her at www.writtenbymandy.com.

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Keeping Vacation Photos G-Rated Summer vacation photos used to mean snapshots of kids posed in front of landmarks or goofing around with cousins at a family reunion. Only a decade ago, parents knew exactly what photos their kids took if only because the camera was family property and parents had to have the photos developed. Now that cameras are embedded in most cellphones, children can take—and distribute— photos without any consultation with parents. As a result, many young people already have embarrassing and potentially risky photos posted on social networking sites and stored in the cellphones of friends as well as strangers. During the summer, when some kids are bored and less supervised, the odds of making mischief with a camera increase. The thought that some of a child’s vacation photos might be provocative or even nude is understandably distressing to parents. Teens, however, aren’t as appalled as they ought to be. One in four teens has participated in sexting and even more have seen or forwarded the photos. Both genders are involved, though girls suffer disproportionate consequences because boys rarely store or forward photos of naked boys. Technology that will allow parents to preview photos before children send them is likely to be available by the end of the year. For this summer, parents will have to talk— often—about what kinds of photos kids are allowed to take and share. Here’s what you need to know. Start young. Middle school students seem to be at especially high risk for sexting, perhaps because they are just discovering their own sexual feelings and they crave the attention of the opposite sex. Girls, in particuGreater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

lar, may consider using an intimate photo as a way of showing a boyfriend how much they care. In one of the most thorough studies of sexting to date, researchers from the Crimes against Children Center at the University of New Hampshire pointed out that a large proportion of the pictures involved in sexting are taken and sent voluntarily by children as young as nine. Have repeated conversations. Young people are growing up in a highly sexualized culture. The message that sexting is cool comes from music videos and social media. Pornographic images are less shocking because they are so readily available online. Most young people have seen or at least heard about sexual photos of their peers, so they often start with a “no-big-deal” attitude. Parents will need to talk about this topic often to convince them otherwise. Lectures are pointless. Instead, take advantage of news reports about sexting to start open-ended conversations. Predict consequences. Adolescents are not developmentally ready to think carefully about how today’s impulse may lead to future problems. They need adults to help them anticipate potential difficulties created by sexual photos. Talk your child through various scenarios. If a relationships breaks up, how will the partners feel about sexy pictures they’ve sent to each other? How will they feel if the photo gets forwarded to one person or a thousand people or ten thousand people? What if a pedophile gets hold of the picture and puts it on a website? What if the photo is seen by the principal at school, the pastor at church, younger siblings, older relatives? Making these consequences vivid makes it less likely that a teen will impulsively send a compromising photo. Explain legal issues. Sending sexual photos of someone under 18 fits the legal description for distribution of child pornography. Police and prosecutors vary a great deal in how stringently they enforce the law. As a result, many teens don’t understand the legal risk they incur if they press “forward” on a racy picture. Be sure your child knows that 22

some young people have been prosecuted and labeled as sex offenders, a designation that can have lifelong consequences. Talk about tagging. Tagging is a social media feature that allows people to identify people in photos that they post. Although this can be a harmless way for young people to share their photos, it takes control about what images can be seen online out of your child’s hands. In particular, tagged photos can show up in the public photo strip at the top of your child’s profile page. Even if you aren’t your child’s “friend” on social media, you should regularly search his or her name to see what photos appear. If tagged photos of your child are inappropriate, try to delete them. On Facebook, visit the Account settings in the upper right of the page. Click on Privacy, a section that contains many useful tools for controlling who sees what on Facebook. To control tagged photos, choose “Customize settings,” then “Photos and Videos you’re Tagged In.” Choose “Customize” again and then click “Make this visible to”. Choose “Only Me” from the drop down menu. Even if your child would never send a sexually explicit photo, he or she may receive one from peers. Encouraging kids to report such messages puts them in a conflicted position. No teen wants to be responsible for getting a friend in trouble. You can, however, make it clear that your child can do something positive simply by deleting the photo. Sharing sexually explicit photos may actually make your child an accessory to a crime. Pressing “delete” is a small kindness to the young person foolish enough to distribute homemade pornography. Like any discussion with teens about sexuality, conversations about sexting can be awkward. It’s also natural for parents to think their own child couldn’t possibly be involved. The truth is that even “nice” kids get involved in sexting, so parents need to be proactive. Talking to children now makes it less likely they will share summer vacation photos that will haunt them when they go back to school in the fall. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved

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Mojo Elite Gymnastics Students to Attend Prestigious Camp This Summer

Alexis VanDiepen, Alyssa Allen, and Lea Jackson will be attending the USA Gymnastics National Tops and Elite Camp this Summer in San Diego. They will be working with USA Gymnastics National Team coaches and staff. They are excited to have this unique opportunity to work with Olympic level coaches as they continue to increase their skill base at their home training gym, Mojo Elite Gymnastics, here in Pensacola. In addition to the San Diego camp opportunity, Mojo Elite Gymnastics is hosting two USA Gymnastics national coaches for a specialized Summer camp to benefit gymnasts here in Pensacola. Camp Mojo Intense is the week of July 11. This camp is open to any gymnasts interested in working with USA National coaching staff. More information can be found on their website, www.mojogymnastics.com.

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Everyday Science Is Child’s Play

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

Our kids live in a world filled with opportunities for science learning. Finding meaningful ways to explore everyday science can sometimes be a daunting task. Giving kids the tools to explore simple physics, chemistry and structures around them can both expose them to scientific principles in digestible bits as well as generate specific conversations where kids (and adults) can learn much more about what’s really happening right in their own environment. The following toys and tools explore more closely scientific principles that are constantly working in the world around us, everyday.

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Magnetic Match Rings (Popular Playthings)

Early handling of magnets reveals their power to attract and repulse, but there is so much more to be discovered about the positive and negative effects of magnetism. The Magnetic Match Rings set offers a structure to explore not only the polarity of magnets and how they react against each other, but also offers the challenge of creating and matching patterns that use and illustrate how magnetism works. Including 10 color-coded magnetic rings (each with a positive and negative side), a magnetic pole stand and 40 challenge cards, this set’s directed activities are a visible demonstration of the largely hidden power of magnets. An attractive choice for both visual and hands-on learners, this set is easily stored and portable for on the go.

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While children are early arrivals to the attraction of scooping and pouring, this kind of play is also an ideal opportunity to fine tune the activity into a primary introduction to volume measurement and very basic math.This set includes four measuring cups, three measuring spoons, a lidded bowl and a simple scale. Designed with small hands and short attention spans in mind, activity cards guide young learners through explorations that expose them to density, quantity, weight and more. Coupling kids’ natural desire to pour, mix and observe results, this kit provides the extra tweaks that enhance learning aspects that support their future understanding of measurement and mixtures. Kitchen counters, tub ledges and bathroom sinks are the new frontiers of early science learning!

Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set

Smartphone Science Lab

As STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning becomes increasingly vital in the academic toolbox of our kids, finding play resources that support STEM is more important than ever. For the kids who are curious about computers, programming, and video games, the Robot Mouse Coding Set is an ideal primer to lay the groundwork for understanding the science behind these marvels. Coding cards guide kids through simple click programming as they plot the mouse’s path through a maze toward the cheese. The mouse features simple directional and action buttons on its back to make programming easy. With 16 maze grids, 22 walls and three tunnels, the maze is ever-changing and the challenges stay versatile. Spatial reasoning, forward thinking and problem solving become child’s play as the basic concepts of coding are made simple.

As smart phones become an increasingly common part of our adult landscape, kids have begun to mimic our attachment to these tech wonders. But what if a smart phone could become a conduit that channels kids’ attention past the screen and toward exploring the world around them? The Smartphone Science Lab comes with a collection of optical attachments (plus slides and an experiment book) that transform the phone into a tool for exploration. Opening young eyes to light waves, pixels, microscopic viewing, satellites, filtered optics and more, the attachments and guided activities encourage scientific learning using the phone as a tool for discovery. The smart phone ceases to be the destination for a child’s attention, but rather a channel for their broader, independent learning.

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Paige Smith is a freelance writer and syndicated columnist living in Alabama. More on GET THIS! at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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Q. Our son is 16, and he just got his first paycheck. He asked us about the best way to manage it, and we’re not sure what to tell him. Do you have any advice?

A. Congratulations on a big moment in your son’s life! I’m sure he’s proud, and I’m glad he has parents who want to teach him how to grow into a financially responsible young man. I think giving is a really big deal at this age. I’d recommend putting 10 percent toward your church or a good, local charity. It’s very important to teach kids about the spiritual and financial benefits of being a giver. The remaining 90 percent you might split evenly between savings and spending in the beginning. You can always go a little heavier on the savings portion if there’s a concrete goal, like college or a car, in mind. The pro-

cess of thinking ahead and setting goals is always a good exercise, too. The goal here, in addition to teaching him the value and benefits or work, is to build the muscles of his character. Financially speaking, as parents, we should want our children to grow to be givers, savers and wise, careful spenders. If they become all three of these when they’re young, they won’t be financially irresponsible adults later!

Q. My mom and dad filed bankruptcy recently and are on a fixed income of $2,200 a month. They gave up their house, and my wife and I helped them find an apartment. We’re also trying to give them other help while they’re getting back on their feet. The problem is, we’re paying off debt and trying to get our own finances in better shape. I think my sister should help out

some, too, but I’m not sure how to approach her about this.

A. It’s not out of line to ask her to help and then gauge her interest and willingness. I mean, it’s your parents we’re talking about. Still, you can’t force someone to do something they can’t do or simply don’t want to do. Before you approach your sister, you might try working up a monthly budget on your parents. It doesn’t have to be complicated — just a one-page document showing their situation. Let her see that mom and dad are struggling right now, and suggest that you both chip in a little each month until they’re back on their feet financially. Don’t point fingers or make accusations, because that will ruin things in a hurry. Family should always try to pull together in times like this. In most cases, things like this work out fine and family bonds become even stronger.

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have the time or energy to give your child the party she deserved? Maybe the birthday fell when you were sick, moving, or working double overtime. It happened to me when my oldest turned three. I was pregnant, as big as a house, and roughly as mobile. I felt like I was neglecting my daughter, and was eager to compensate with an exciting day that was all about her. The baby was due two months before Big One’s birthday. I told myself that as soon as I delivered this lead-filled watermelon, I would bounce right back to my old self and knock this party out of the park. To my dismay, Sweet Daughter the Second was born almost two weeks late, and she was a colicky handful. I stumbled through those recovery weeks on shattered sleep, and was just beginning to achieve a daily shower, when I realized that this much-hyped fiesta needed assembly. “How on earth do parents do this?” I wondered, as I nursed, rocked, nursed, changed, nursed, served cold leftovers, and nursed some more. Luckily, my wonderful family was there. When they asked, “What does she want for her birthday?” I said, “A party!” and Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

1. Ask for Help Grandparents, aunts, uncles, or friends might be game to help. Someone might even offer to plan the whole event, or maybe a crew would be happy to each bring a snack, a game, or an item of décor.

2. Go Off-Location Rather than cleaning and decorating your house, why not take the party to a restaurant or pool? For no cost, have a picnic at the park, or ask a generous friend or relative to host for you.

3. Keep it Intimate Instead of inviting the whole class or daycare roster, you could plan a special activity with just one or two close friends. Many kids socialize this way naturally, playing one-on-one or in a small group. A family-only party is another way to keep it low-key and focus on a favorite activity. 26

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If you feel your child is old enough, maybe this birthday is a great time for that first unchaperoned trip to the mall or the movies. An older tween might really enjoy helping plan and execute this operation with one or two friends whom you trust to behave responsibly.

Create an effortless theme by having everyone come in their favorite Halloween or dress-up outfit. The kids can grab pots and pans and have a costume parade down the street, or a quieter costumefashion show to show off their best catwalk moves and poses.

5. Gather Up a Potluck In the summertime, a laid-back multi-family potluck picnic can be a relaxing way to celebrate. The park or the beach will provide lots of fun with worry-free décor, menu, and activities.

6. Simplify Your Usual “I love planning parties,” says Angela, mom of two, “especially making cakes. I like to top them with figurines built out of modeling chocolate and work up a theme. When my oldest turned four, though, I didn’t have time for the usual prep. We went on holidays just before her birthday, right when I would normally be working on the party. I changed my plan and made a simple cake with colorful batter and icing rosettes. I got it all done in a day, and it was still very pretty and special.”

Julie, a mother of two and grandmother of five, knows her parties. She says, “We have thrown a lot of parties, and the kids still love the simple games, like threelegged races and wheelbarrow races.” More zero-prep games include freeze tag, hide and seek, Simon says, and follow the leader. Older kids might get a kick out of having a dance-off or lip synch battle to music played on your smart phone.

8. Go Back to School Marlene, mom of three, shares this idea about an easy, athletic party; “My neighbor organized a ball hockey party in the school parking lot one weekend. Since it wasn’t a school day, the lot was empty. The boys brought their own sticks, and she just brought a couple of nets, snacks, and cupcakes.

9. Work the Clock Plan your party for mid-morning or midafternoon, so you can serve some easy snacks instead of a whole meal.

10. Work the Calendar Have a small party now, and plan a lavish un-birthday when the timing is better.

12. Camp Out If you have a backyard firepit, try a campout party. Let the kids roast their own hot dogs and marshmallows, and if they’re old enough, sleep over in tents. “We used to have backyard sleepovers in our tent trailer,” tells Abbey, a veteran party-goer. “It was just like camping, except we could come inside and use the nice bathroom.” If you have a child’s birthday coming up at a stressful time, take heart. There are plenty of ways you can create happy memories for your special kid with exactly the time and energy that you have. GPP Laurie loves sharing simple pleasures with her two girls, and is looking forward to a fun birthday season with these laid-back ideas.

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Cakes and Treats

Bread of Life Bake Shop

Adonna’s Bakery

114 Palafox Place, Pensacola 32502 Adonna’s offers cakes, pastries and Southern baked goods that are to be found no where else in this area. 850-696-2227

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Artfully Delicious

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Baskin-Robbins

4350 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola 32503 Custom ice cream cakes from Baskin Robbins. Online ordering available. 850-484-9000

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Baskin-Robbins

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3046 Concho Drive, Pensacola 32507 Artfully Delicious delivers stunning cakes to the panhandle and surrounding areas. Your choice in cake design makes a statement about your personality and sense of style. Call or email us today to choose the cake that you love. Visit us on Facebook at Artfully Delicious. 850-221-0885

gourmet cookies and cookie baskets as well as custom designed sugar cookies and cake pops! Themed cookies make great party favors!

6100-G West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola 32506 Custom cakes for all occasions including doll cakes, character cakes, petit fours, cupcakes and more! Bread of Life offers several cake flavors and fillings to choose from. Visit the Facebook page for photos and website for pricing.

Cake Gallery

732 West Garden Street, Pensacola 32502 Cake Gallery specializes in wedding cakes, special occasion celebration cakes, chocolate candies, individual desserts, corporate gifts and coffee. Every tasty creation will be hand made on-site with top quality ingredients and can be customized to the client’s specifications. Delivery available upon request! 850-433-5003 Facebook

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Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Shoppe and Café’

236 West Garden Street 2A, Pensacola 32502 Award winning artisan sweet and savory cheesecakes made to the order with the freshest and finest Ingredients! Ask about no sugar added, gluten free,

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Great American Cookie Co.

5100 N 9th Ave (Cordova Mall), Pensacola 32503 From our signature cookie cakes to our deliciously rich brownies, Great American Cookies takes the time to do it right. The end result are the finest fresh-baked products and perfect for every occasion or celebration. 850-478-2200

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J’s Pastry Shop

2014 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola 32503 Adorable custom cakes, cupcakes, pastries and other delicious treats are available at J’s. Check out J’s Pastry on Facebook to view samples of a few delicious creations. 850-432-4180

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Little House Bake Shop (PHOTO CRED)

As seen on the cover of this issue! Custom Cakes and Baked goods. With a decadent menu we make it even harder to say “no” to dessert! 850-417-9193

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Marble Slab

with homemade ice cream, delicious toppings, and everything you need to entertain any size group. Ask about options for having a marble slab brought to your next celebration. www.marbleslab.com

Milton Quality Bakery

6727 Caroline Street, Milton 32570 Milton Quality Bakery is a family-owned business that has been satisfying sweet cravings for more than 40 years. 850-623-3676

3026 E Kingsfield Rd, Pensacola 32514 We provide custom cake and treat services to Pensacola, Cantonment, Pace, Milton, Perdido Key, NAS Pensacola, Saufley Field, Molino and surrounding areas in Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties. Please call for an appointment. www.sayitwithfrosting.com

Sherry’s Cake Shop

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fillings, frosting, and theme for a custom-decorated cake. Try Publix online ordering where you can customize your order.

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Publix Bakery will help you realize the perfect cake for your occasion. Choose your favorite cake flavor,

510 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola 32505 Offering custom design cakes, cookies and more. We also carry cake and candy supplies, decorating lessons and more. www.sherryscakeshop.com

Simply Cupcakes of Pensacola

Simply Cupcakes proudly provides delicious, delectable cupcakes. We adhere to a high standard of excellence, using only the finest, freshest ingredients to provide a most flavorful and quality product worthy of the Simply Cupcakes name. Italian buttercream, chocolate ganache, homemade key lime curd.....and more. We will deliver your sweet treats directly to you. 850-291-4718

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Smallcakes of Pensacola

5046 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola 32503 Gourmet cupcakes, custom cakes and more from Smallcakes: A Cupcakery, as seen on the Food Network and Cupcake Wars.

bring our animals to your location for a unique birthday party experience. 6+ animals of your choice, 45-50 minute show. Serving a 300-mile radius around Pensacola, FL. 800-589-5408 Ext.2

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Sweet Creations by Sharon

My unique, artistic designs will provide a sweet addition to your special day. 850-341-6674

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Szotski’s Cheesecakes

2600 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola 32534 We proudly boast the largest Cheesecake selections on the Gulf Coast! With more than 26 years of Cheesecake baking experience, we have developed some interesting and enticing flavors as well as perfected the traditional flavors. 850-466-3477

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TCBY

4771 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola 32503 Frozen Yogurt Cakes and Pies are the perfect addition to any party. Cool and refreshing, festive and fun, TCBY”s cakes and pies are made with the frozen yogurt that you can feel great about serving to your friends and family. 850-475-8048

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The Cake Shop

1001 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola 32514 Custom cakes for all occasions. Find us on Facebook for pictures. 850-476-1744

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Entertainment to You Animal Tales ad on page 41

Live Exotic Animal Birthday Parties! Animal Tales conducts educational programs for over 900 schools and libraries annually in 15 states. We

Knockerball

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Get in the ball with Knockerball! A Knockerball™ is a single chamber inflatable sphere with inner handles and adjustable shoulder straps. Knockerballs™ can be used singularly to perfect your rolls, flips, and wheels or can be used with two or more to enter a realm of rip roaring, knocking fun times. We provide the full setup of the Knockerballs™ (delivery, inflation and breakdown). We will also provide you with some options of “games” to play and soccer nets & soccer ball with a minimum rental of 6 balls. For parties we offer music, bottled water, Game Host and assistant( stay for the entire party), generator, prizes/giveaways, and games. 850-288-1035

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On Sight Entertainment ad on Inside Front Cover

On Sight Entertainment brings the best mobile video game truck party right to your front door. Our luxury, limo-style mobile game theater on wheels features 7 widescreen high-def TVs, surround sound and multiplayer gaming excitement! 28 can game at the same time! We have the latest titles from Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U and PlayStation 4! Weekend rates are $249 for 90 minutes, $299 for 2 hours ($99 extra hour). Weekday rates are $199 for 90 minutes, $249 for 2 hours ($99 extra hour). 251-207-8102

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A DJ Connection

Regardless of the age of the birthday, regardless if boy or girl, we have you covered with 60 years in music and over 30,000 songs. Your DJ not only

plays music, but entertains and plays games with your guests and makes your birthday party fun and memorable.

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Ahh Snap It’s a Photo

Photo booths are a great addition to any party or celebration! 850-316-1456

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Characters on the Go

A multitude of make-you-smile-every-time characters and party themes that you and your child will enjoy! We also offer photo booths, wholesome DJ-hosted parties, Glow Parties (ultraviolet and fluorescent color decorative parties), and theme parties for all ages and so much more! 850-607-9057

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Copy Characters

“The Life of the Party”. Visit us online to explore the variety of specialty party options we offer such as jumpers, slides, balloon typhoon, train rental, character meet & greet, balloon delivery, character parties, super hero parties, princess parties and more. 850-479-4386

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Fairy Tale by Christina

Fairytale By Christina not only teaches dance and hosts birthday parties and special events, but also encourages creative personal expression through the art of dance. Fairytale By Christina classes and parties are most suitable for children ages 2 to 10 years. Complete party packages available. Call or email for more information. 703-861-9062

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Flamingo A Friend

Our unique lawn greetings are guaranteed to make your special someone’s day the most memorable ever. We fill a yard with your choice of the most adorable critters and a 4 Ft personalized message board. We deliver 7 days a week in the early

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morning hours so it’s there to surprise your victim when they awaken or when they get to work. We then return in the late afternoon or early evening to gather the critters back up and clean up our “mess”. It couldn’t be easier for you and tons of fun for that special someone. 850-438-4004

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Game Cave Pensacola

The video game truck complete with four plasma TVs, surround-sound, vibrating seats & controllers, and the largest game library in the industry. We have games for any age, boys & girls, and even

mom can try out the dance moves from one of our dance games. 888-985-2844

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Little House Bake Shop

We bring the fun of a baking party right to you! Little House Bake Shop will provide the cake(s) for (for older children) or cupcakes (for younger children) and all the supplies, icing, sprinkles and more needed to create fun and delicious treats! 850-417-9193

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LotAFun Entertainment

Our shows are designed with the whole family in mind. Services offered include magic shows, puppet shows, face painting, balloon animals, singing telegrams, video puppet greetings, kiddie karaoke, clowns, characters, super heros and mascots. 850-332-0917 ment.com

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Pensacola Photo Booth

Offering quality entertainment and high-resolution photos for you to take home and share – our photo booths guarantee a great time for you and your guests! 850-968-1968 www.pensacolaphotobooth.com

Pensacola Video Game Parties

Pensacola Video Game Parties offers a fully-loaded, climate-controlled Video Game Truck that delivers a high-tech, action-packed party right to your front door in Pensacola! Each Pensacola Video Game Truck comes with a Game Host to coach the fun and keep the action going. 855-445-9043

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Radiant Face and Body Art

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The Dot Shop - Paint Parties

We bring our studio to you! Everyone will choose their wooden cutout from a selection sent to the hosts or all guests via email or text. At the time of the party everyone will choose their own colors, design, and personalization! 251-363-3859 www.thedotshoppaintpartystudio.weebly.com

Party Supplies & Planning Custom Baskets and Balloons

9254 North Palafox Street, Pensacola 32534 For baskets, balloons, and events with flair...You just found the best company for the job! Pensacola’s most innovative & professional balloon decorators. We deliver! 850-479-4438

Endless Creations

Don’t let stress keep you from having fun with your guests – call us to handle the details so you can get back to celebrating! We’ll work closely with you to establish a budget, theme and activities and services such as bounce houses, fun characters, games, photo booths, and professional photographer to capture your event. Endless Creations can also provides a DJ. 850-490-4652

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Kent’s Special Events

2975 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 Kent’s Special Events is a full service party rental and party supplies company. In addition to carrying a large variety of party rental equipment, Kent’s now offers over 4,500 different party supply Items including balloons, tableware, piñatas, party favors, decorations, candles, collegiate, party lights, hats, lawn signs, candles, gifts and more. 850-932-3505

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Places to Party Bounce House ad on page 4

6241-D North Davis Highway - Behind Party City, Pensacola 32504 Bounce House is a family entertainment center where kids can play, be creative, and have fun! We offer bounces houses, slides, a creative area, sports games, video games, and a separate toddler area for little ones. Our Birthday Party packages include decorations, 1 hour 15 minutes of playtime (The children can stay after the 2 hour party to continue to play), 45 minutes in private party room for food and opening of gifts, dedicated party coach, unlimited drinks for children, plates, flatware, cups, napkins and party cleanup. Upgrades to include food, themed decorations and extra time are available. 850-417-4692

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Cordova Lanes ad on page 35

2111 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola 32504 Cordova Lanes birthday party package includes invitations, shoe rental, plates/napkins/utensils,

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decorative bowling pin for birthday child, and 1st round of soft drinks. The party is 2 hours, up to 12 guests. Price is $125 + tax. Additional lanes are $40 per lane. 850-477-2300

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Gulf Breeze Gym ad on page 19

3123 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 1 hour and 45 minutes of Party Fun! Gym Time 1 hour 15 minutes of gym time and 30 minutes for cake and presents. Personal party coach to organize the party, structured obstacle courses and games. Please call or email today for party package options and pricing. www.gulfbreezegymnastics.com

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Gulf Breeze Zoo ad on page 23

5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the WILDEST place in town! Our birthday party packages offer unforgettable experiences for children, and the grown-ups are sure to have a great time too! Your adventure through the zoo, animal encounters, and a train ride on the Safari Line Limited will have your whole pride roaring with excitement! www.gbzoo.com

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In His Steps Dance Studio ad on page 30

8620 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola 32534 $150 Party Package includes up to 10 Children, 45 minute dance class, Pizza, drink & party treat. Party Room will be available to you for 1 hour for you to facilitate gifts, games etc. Our hostess will serve the pizza & drinks but then you are in charge for the remaining time. www.inhisstepsinc.com

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LaBelle Performing Arts ad on page 20

8253 Chellie Road, Pensacola 32526 Let LaBelle take the worry out of planning your child’s birthday party! We are proud to offer child friendly themes, a carefully planned itinerary, engaging & varied activities! Call LaBelle Performing Arts today! www.labelleperformingarts.com

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Mojo Elite Gymnastics Training ad on page 33

6890 W Fairfield Drive, Pensacola 32506 We have awesome theme parties, Gladiator Games, Glow Parties, Super Hero, Princess, Pirate and more! Parties are held on Saturdays from 2:00-3:30 pm and 4:00-5:30. You have the facility to yourself and may have up to 30 minutes prior to party time to set up. Sundays may be available by request for an additional fee. Birthday parties start $175 for 1.5 hours and include one hour in the gym, 30 minutes in the dedicated party area, invitations, basic paper products, balloons, and up to 10 children. $10 per child extra. Glow parties start at $250, include all above, plus glow accessories for the host and guests! Extra children are $15 each. Additional options include extra time, custom theme cakes, character visits, goodie bags, drinks, pizza, and ice cream! A deposit of $50 is required to hold any party reservation. 850-733-3547

Montessori School of Pensacola Tennis Parties

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4100 Montessori Drive, Pensacola 32504 Have a ball with a tennis party! MSP specializes in child and youth tennis and in addition to customized parties, we offer after school programs, homeschool clinics, and summer camps! 850-469-8138 www.montessoripensacola.com/ learning-at-msp/tennis/

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The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities that provide the best possible year-round services for private and public events. Visit Facility Rentals on our website to learn more about Community Maritime Park, Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, Osceola Golf Course, Roger Scott Tennis Center, Resource Centers & Park Shelter Reservations, Event Permitting & Park Rentals. 850-436-5670

www.playpensacola.com

Pensacola Children’s Museum ad on page 15

Pensacola 32502 The Pensacola Children’s Museum’s private themed birthday parties enable little pirates and princesses to treat their friends and family to a unique experience. Better yet, these all-inclusive parties allow parents to show up, enjoy the festivities and head home without the worry of decorations, cakes or clean-ups! Themed party packages, starting a $250.00, include invitations, decorations, drinks, set-up and clean-up services and a cake courtesy of Publix. A basic package is also available starting at $100. All private birthday parties include exclusive use of the Discovery Gallery and the Party Central room. For more information and scheduling, please call or email Jim McMillen at jmcmillen@uwf.edu. 850-595-5985 ext. 112

Pensacola MESS Hall ad on page 11

116 North Tarragona Street, Pensacola 32502 A birthday party at the MESS Hall is a fun and educational event. The birthday package includes admission for up to 20 children and 20 adults, use of the party room for 2 hours where you can have cake or other food, free exploration of the MESS Hall for everyone during the party, birthday child receives a free MESS Hall t-shirt. We schedule birthday parties on Saturdays at 10 am. Other times may be available upon request. Activities are most appropriate for elementary age and up, so, to provide the best experience for all, birthday parties are for children turning ages 6 and up. 877-937-6377

www.pensacolamesshall.org

pure joy! Sky Zone makes it easy. Just bring the kids and we do the rest. You can have the whole package: pizza, drinks, ice cream, and a private party room. After they fuel up, kids can flip into our Foam Zone (filled with 10,000 foam cubes), dunk like a pro on SkySlam hoops, or even jump on private trampoline courts reserved for your guests only. www.skyzone.com/Pensacola

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Waterboyz Surf, Skate & SUP Parties ad on page 31

380 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola 32502 Waterboyz Skate Park Birthday - Other skaters are allowed to use the park, but you will have your own reserved decorated party room where only your guests are allowed. It is a semi-private decorated room (open walls) with couches, tables and a TV that overlooks the park. You provide the birthday cake. Private parties are available (except during summer months when Skate Camp is in session). or surf parties, we show up in the Waterboyz van at a spot of your choice or a surf spot that we’ll determine the day before the party. We’ll bring the surfboards, a tent, and table. You provide the food and drinks. For paddle parties, we show up in the Waterboyz van at a spot of your choice or a paddle spot that we’ll determine the day before the party. We’ll deliver the paddleboards, a tent and a table. You provide the food and drinks. All participants for our parties must have a waiver on file which can filled out and signed by visiting our website. 850-433-2929

www.waterboyz.com

9 mile Swim School

35 New Market Street, Cantonment 32533 Birthday Parties are scheduled on Saturday’s and Sunday’s between 12pm-8:00pm. $150 for 2 hour Private Party includes: The only party going on at our facility, no more than 40 children, a party room for set-up, lifeguard on duty, and 2 boxes of pizza. Private parties are booked even when we are open to our members. $100 for 2 hour Semi-Private Party includes: Sharing the pool with another party, no more than 20 children, a party room for set-up, lifeguard on duty, and 2 boxes of pizza. Semi-private parties are booked even when we are open to our members. $50 (semi-private) & $75 (private) for an extra hour and included is 2 additional boxes of pizza. A $50 deposit is needed when booking the party to reserve your spot. You may bring additional food, drinks, party decorations, and pool toys. Additional pizza’s can be purchased. 850-479-8311

www.9mileswim.com

A Bead and Crystal House

711 Garden Street, Pensacola 32502 You can reserve A Bead and Crystal House after-hours for your own private bead party, the price includes supplies for a necklace and bracelet, staff support and we will attach the clasps for you, for a minimal fee of $20 per person. You are welcome to bring in food and beverage of your choice to celebrate the company and the occasion. 850-432-3400

www.abeadandcrystalhouse.com

Aubrey Hill Riding Camp

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5007 North Davis Hwy: Unit 8A, Pensacola 32503 Throw your child the best party ever at Sky Zone! Your kids and their friends will experience the WOW of jumping, flying and flipping on our wall-to-wall trampoline courts. Give your child the best gift of all –

2729 Ten Mile Road, Pace 32571 We offer several birthday party themes and activities that little girls and boys will love! We will decorate our pony based on your chosen theme. After everyone rides party guests will paint their horse with Real Pain! Call for party package options. 850-396-3102

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351 W Cedar Street, Pensacola 32502 Looking to host a “home run” party? We have a special experience in store for you at Blue Wahoos Stadium... and we make it easy! Party benefits include a special message on video board, a visit from Blue Wahoos mascot, each child receives a Blue Wahoos souvenir. Package also includes hot dog, drink, and chips for each child, group seating together for the game (depending on availability), complimentary group photo and a dedicated team representative to help you. www.milb.com

850-934-8444

Cheer Omega

3601 North Palafox Street, Pensacola 32505 Cheer Omega offers open gym time on tumble track and spring floors and are special needs friendly. Reservations are required. Please call or email for availability. 850-542-7003

www.cheeromega.com

Chuck E. Cheese

7350 Plantation Road , Pensacola 32504 Birthday tables are reserved for 2 hours, unless the party is reserved for a Monday thru Thursday date and not a school holiday. Ice cream or cake are the only outside foods allowed to be brought in our restaurants. Visit our website to reserve your party today! 850-476-7724

www.chuckecheese.com

Colbert’s Taekwondo Academy

8042-A North Palafox Street , Pensacola 32534

We offer martial art birthday parties with an introductory class. The birthday child will receive a free belt and a coupon for a free week of classes. We also provide our facility for wedding/baby showers and other special events. Call or email us for more information and to book your party. 850-476-1188

www.calvincolbert.com

Dancin’ for Fun

2771 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 There will be tons of “Princess” activities to do and glamour to be had. During your party there will be music, dancing, games, dress-up, each child will get their hair and make-up done along with other fun activities! Each party package includes items and activities for 8 party children. You may add up to 4 extra guests for additional cost. Visit our website for details. 850-932-3525

www.dancinforfun.net

DeLuna Lanes

590 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola 32514 Birthday party packages include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, optional bumpers, light weight balls, table setup, paper goods, souvenir bowling pin for birthday child, two slices of pizza, chips and soft drink. $14 per child. $25 deposit required. 850-478-9522

www.delunalanes.com

Dreamland Skate Center

2607 E Olive Road, Pensacola 32514 We have ten party rooms available for your use! Dreamland offers great packages for public or

private parties for all ages. Check out our Birthday Party Information Page on our website to see the selection of Party Packages we offer. Dreamland also has laser tag available to add to your party packages! 850-478-3994 www.myskatecenter.com/dreamlandskate-center.html

Ellen’s Art

1265 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze 32563 Ellen’s Art offers Paint Parties and Paint classes for all ages. The studio across from Oriole Beach Elementary is beautifully designed and filled with award winning art. You will leave with a sense of awe and inspiration that will keep you coming back! Ellen helps you relax and feel confident no matter what your experience level. Proof that fun art can also be fine art. 850-934-8538

www.ellens-art.com

Falbo’s Family Karate

3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 Throw them a party they will never forget! The school is decorated with balloons and the first hour is dedicated to floor games and balloon games. ?The beginning of the second hour we gather for karate instruction and Bushido board breaking. Following the karate class, the student will be seated on a throne to open presents. The final event of the party is when the honorary birthday black belt cuts the cake with a real samurai sword! Price is $225 for up to 18 children. Each additional child is $10. 850-934-7977

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Fast Eddie’s Fun Center

505 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola 32505 Fast Eddies provides a variety of party packages with entertainment options like go-karts, putt-putt, arcade games and more! Visit our website to view Party Packages for one of our Private Party Rooms. 850-433-7735

www.fasteddiesfuncenter.com

First City Art

1060 N. Guillemard Street, Pensacola 32501 Art parties available for ages 4 and up. Party themes include MYOG “Make your own Glass” for ages 8+, Clay Pottery Party for ages 4+, Painting, Drawing, and More, ages 4-15. For details visit our website. 850-429-1222

www.firstcityart.org

First City Gymnastics

65 East Olive Road, Pensacola 32514 1 hour of fun in the gym and then 45 minutes in our fully air conditioned party room for cake, refreshments, and presents! Parties are for guests ages 3 and up. All parties are held on Saturdays at our Olive Road location. A $50 deposit is required to book a party. Please call today to reserve your spot! 850-474-1068

www.firstcitygymnastics.com

Flip Factory

9245 North Palafox Street, Pensacola 32534 The Flip Factory offers private parties for kids of all ages! All parties last 1 hour and 45 minutes (The first hour on the gym floor followed by 45 minutes in the lobby for cake and presents). A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to reserve your party. 850-969-9111

www.flipfactorypensacola.com

Flippin Out

4050 Avalon Boulevard, Milton 32571 Let us do the work! We set up, serve, guide activities and clean up. At least 2 gym instructors are available during the party. Parties include 1 hour of gym time activities and 30 minutes of party time for cake, food and presents. Please call for availability and party packages. 850-983-1410

www.flippinoutgym.com

Glow Golf

5100 N. 9th Ave, Suite F-615, Pensacola 32503 A Glowgolf birthday party is a one-of-kind experience. Not only do you get to enjoy the fun of playing a round on a Glowgolf glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, our glow-in-the-dark party facilities offers a uniquely entertaining atmosphere when it’s time to blow the candles out on the cake. Ask about our Laser Maze Challenge. 850-912-8283

www.opryglowgolf.com

Good Fortune Pirate Cruises

665 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola 32561 Avast ye lubbers! Charter the “Good Fortune” for yer own pirate event! All the captain needs is 5 days notice to plot a course for an unforgettable pirate cruise.

Innerlight Surf Camp

6307 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola 32505 Available for both kids and adults. Lifeguard and CPR trained instructors will teach the basics of surfing in a fun filled environment. All participants must be at least 7 years old and a good swimmer! For more information please email lessons@innerlightsurf.com. 850-434-6743 or 850-549-4011

www.innerlightsurf.com

Kiln Time

6103 Tippin Avenue, Pensacola 32504 Kil’n Time Studio is a great place to have your Birthday Party! Private Party Room available for groups of 10 or more. Party time is 2 hours. You may bring cake, order pizza, etc. Feel free to decorate the room, we clean up! Pottery is ready for pick up in 5 - 7 days. Our group rate for parties of 10 or more painters is a $4.00 studio fee per painter plus the price of the pottery and sales tax. You can pre-select pottery items for your guests to choose from or allow them to choose from the main studio. We also have a birthday collection that we recommend for children ages 8 and younger. The price of the birthday collection is $10.00 plus tax per painter (the studio fee is included) and is limited to our party room which requires a minimum of 10 painters. $25 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your date and time. 850-475-9091

www.kilntimestudio.com

Michael’s

4721 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola 32503 Choose from out kid-friendly party themes or we’ll help you design your own. Themes include pirate, princess, superhero, monster mania, safari, magical fairy fest and more! 850-484-7665

www.michaels.com/birthday-parties.html

Navarre Science Station

8638 Blue Heron Court, Navarre 32566 What better way to spend your birthday than with a bunch of friends who are as excited about the ocean as you are? Join us for a two hour hands-on themed party (Shark Frenzy or Under the Sea). Call for details and pricing. 850-261-2141

www.navarresciencestation.org

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Pensacola ATA

800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze 32561 Please Call the Community Center for all room rental prices or email Denise Biggs.

6247 North Davis Highway, Pensacola 32504 Parties at our martial arts center are fun, structured events that kids brag about for months after they’ve ended. Parties include martial arts lesson, activities, pizza and drinks, decorations, all the set-up and most important all the clean up!

Gulf Coast Gymnastics

Pensacola Bay Center Ice Skating

863-274-4444

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Gulf Breeze Recreation Center

850-934-5140

www.gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com

1844 Cowen Road, Gulf Breeze 32563 Parties are full of fun at GCG. Let us help you celebrate your special day Slots fill quickly. Reservations are required. Call for party package options. Whatever you want to celebrate, just gather the kids and let us do the rest! 850-934-3990

www.gulfcoastgym.com

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3660 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola 32507 A PCKids’ birthday cooking party is a fun-filled, incredible edible “edutaining” culinary experience full of hands-on activities for budding chefs! Choose from over 10 menu themes available. Food sensitive menu options (gluten, lactose, nut, and sugar free) available. Parties for children 4 - 16 years. Parties for ages 4-5 years are 1.5 hours and have 2 themed recipes and dessert; ages 6-11 years are 2 hours with 3 themes recipes and dessert, and ages 12 - 16 years are 2.5 hours with 4 themed recipes and dessert. 850-456-0743

www.pensacolaata.com

201 East Gregory Street, Pensacola 32502 An ice skating party is the “coolest” way to set your event apart. October through April the Pensacola Bay Center rink can be rented to accommodate private parties. Our in-house catering department can also help plan the menu! 850-432-0800 ext. 240

www.pensacolabaycenter.com

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Pensacola Ice Flyers

201 East Gregory Street, Pensacola 32502 Come to the game early and enjoy the brand new Ice Flyers Birthday Zone! You’ll be the first fans to enter the arena on the day of the game and you’ll get to play games and hang out with Maverick before the game begins! And don’t forget the cupcakes! Birthday Groups will be seated together in one of the best locations in the Bay Center, the corner level. The Birthday Child receives a special P.A. birthday announcement and matrix board greeting and also receives an autographed birthday card and special gift! The coolest mascot in Pensacola, “Maverick,” will make special visit to your birthday party! This entire package is $150* and $15 for each additional guest. 850-466-3111

www.pensacolaiceflyers.com

Pensacola Museum of Art

407 S Jefferson Street, Pensacola 32502 You can have your cake – and museum too! The PMA now offers children’s birthday parties for the little artist in your life. A museum staff member will provide a variety of art themed activities and games for your group. Each child will make his or her very own masterpiece to take home. The Birthday Package is $150, 10% discount for museum members.

850-432-6247 www.pensacolamuseum.org/art-camps.html

Portside Cinema

Saufley Street Building 606, Pensacola 32508 Portside Cinema offers Birthday Party Packages. Birthday parties include a movie, drink and popcorn for 30 people for $120. 850-452-3523

3721 US-90, Pace 32571 We offer several party packages that include party hostess, paper goods, shoe and ball rental, and free game coupon for each child for their next visit. You can also have pizza, drinks, a decorated party room, arcade tokens and more! Also offering cosmic bowling! 850-995-9393

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www.navymwrpensacola.com

PTSDA Karate

2500 W 9 Mile Road, Pensacola 32534 PTSDA Karate makes it easy on parents by setting everything up and providing tables covers, drinks, napkins, plastic wear and chairs. Best of all, we do all the clean up! We do an hour of exciting martial art skills, games and activities on the karate floor. The remaining time is used for cake and presents. We offer three different packages.

850-478-0680 www.ptsda.com/programs-services/supersummer-kids-camp

Red Dragon Martial Arts

6301 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola 32504 We do all the work - invitations, party, prizes and clean up. Activities include martial arts class, games, obstacle course and tons of fun! No martial arts experience necessary. Offering 2 party packages. Visit our website for details. 850-607-2330

www.reddragondefense.com

Rotolo’s

888 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32561 Contact or visit Rotolo’s Pizzeria today to find out about our birthday parties with arcade and catering options. 850-934-6699

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6709 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola 32505 All Birthday Party packages at Sam’s Fun City include unlimited access to Play-Zone City (socks required), a reserved party table, party invitations, an indoor party host for one hour, and a special birthday present for the birthday child. We offer several different party packages with additional option. Please visit our website for details. 850-505-0800

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Silver Screen Theatre

7280 Plantation Road, Pensacola 32504 We offer two basic party packages. Afternoon parties are held during regular matinee show times. Cost is $10 per person. Each person sees the movie and receives 2 slices of pizza, unlimited popcorn, unlimited soft drink, a slice of cake, and a scoop of ice cream. Private movie parties or PlayStation 2 parties are available at 10 A.M. Same servings as above, but private. Cost is $250.00 for up to 20 people. Above 20, additional cost is $10/person. 850-476-7469

www.silverscreentheatre.com

Sonshine Family Farms

6270 Oglesby Rd, Milton 32570 Corn maze and pumpkin patch parties that include admission to the maze, food, drinks and cotton candy. Ask about our other activities too. You bring the cake or upgrade your package and we will supply the cake! 850-418-5897

www.sonshinefamilyfarms.com

Surprizes Inside - Party Palace/Party Kingdom

955 E. Nine Mile Rd, Suite 107, Pensacola 32514 We offer celebration packages for Boys and Girls! For the girls, we do hair, nails, makeup, & dress up. You can add the Spa option which includes facials w/ cucumbers on the eyes, warm towel, hand soak, and hand massage. We have games and karaoke too! For the Boys, we have a Nerf war (Nerf guns for all ages), Lego wall, basketball, mini golf, corn hole, ring toss, and others. We provide plates, cups and utensils for the kids and we even include goodie bags. 850-542-7988

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Sweet Frog

3749D Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 32563 Parties are held for 1 hour, for up to 15 guests. Each parent may get one 12 oz. cup of froyo for only $4, because they deserve a special treat too! Party guests will receive a visit from Scoop or Cookie. Please call for party packages and booking. 850-934-3764

www.sweetfrog.com

Sweet Season Farms

2260 Horn Road, Milton 32570 Let your child celebrate their fall birthday with friends and family at Sweet Season Farms. From bouncing on the Corn Popper to catching a ride on the Cow Train, your child will never forget the fun they had celebrating their birthday here at the farm! Birthday Throwdown $180 Includes all day Whole Cob Admission for the birthday child and 11 guests, 2 reserved picnic tables under the Birthday Barn for 2 hours, party hostess to kick-off the fun, farm themed table décor, 12 additional corn cannon shots, 12 bottles of water, 12 ice cream cups, special Happy Birthday wish over loudspeaker. Package also includes 2 FREE adult chaperones’ admissions. 850-675-3573

www.sweetseasonfarms.com

Triple Play

3186 Gateway Lane, Cantonment 32533 We are a family indoor facility, filled with state-of-the-art inflatables, obstacle courses, imaginary play, and more. Celebrate your child’s party in our private party rooms and have our party coaches decorate and clean up for you. Available options including pizza, drinks, balloons and goodie bags will make your party planning stress-free. 850-479-1122

www.tripleplay23.com

Unlimited Training Academy

3881 Pasco Street, Pensacola 32505 Unlimited Training Academy is a 10,000 square foot indoor, multi-use turfed facility. Baseball, softball, soccer; really anything that needs a gigantic, open, airconditioned space is welcome. Private hitting, fielding, catching and pitching lessons, given by former professional and college players are available. Teams and individuals can come rent out any of our 5 batting cages. Party packages include 3 hours in the Academy, swag

bag for each guest, pizza, water and paper goods. 850-434-2189

www.unlimitedtrainingacademy.com

URU Yoga and Beyond Summer Camp

2400 Executive Plaza Drive, Pensacola 32504 Birthday parties at URU are a fun and healthy choice! Our parties include many age appropriate activities for your guests. Options include aerial silks instruction, yoga, tumbling, acrobatics, crafts, glow in the dark dance or painting. Lots of spacing options allow for indoor and outdoor cake and gift time. Have a fun and relaxing experience for you, your birthday child and their friends! Please call for availability and reservations. 850-377-5334

www.uruyoga.com

UWF Pool Party

11000 University Parkway, Pensacola 32514 Group outings and private rentals are part of the Aquatic Center’s offerings. We have several party packages to choose from including our Deluxe Party, Olympic Challenge Premium Party, Log Rolling Party, Inflatable Obstacle Course Party, Water Safety Party and more! 850-474-2497 www.uwf.edu/offices/recreation-andsports-services/aquatics/pool-parties-and-group-rentals/

West Florida Railroad Museum

5003 Henry Street, Milton 32570 Visit our website under Rentals for party pricing, times and invitation options. Payments must be received 10 days before the event. For more information or to make a reservation request please call or email. 850-623-3645

www.wfrm.org

Rental Entertainment Air Mania

We have several bounce house rentals and water slide rentals to choose from for all ages and party needs; from the traditional moon bounce to the colossal water slide combos. We promise to provide you the best service at a low price. Delivery is free to Navarre and Gulf Breeze. Fees apply elsewhere. 850-619-2337

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Backyard Bouncers

For 12 years Backyard Bouncers has been providing you the party supplies to make any party great. We are the oldest party rentals company in town and we know how to treat our customers right. We have slides, wet and dry, bounce houses, obstacle course rentals, playground rental, inflatable wrecking ball and party supply rental. 850-475-8846

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BK Inflatables

BK Inflatables offers the most entertaining party rentals around! Our bounce houses keep young and old amused for hours! Wet in the summer, dry in the winter, our thrilling slides are always a party favorite. Our obstacle course and inflatable games are always a hit! Nothing is more enjoyable, after a hard day of play, than a refreshing snow cone so be sure to ask about our snow cone machine! 850-324-1812

www.pensacolainflatablerentals.com

Bounce-N-Slide

Whether you call them bounce houses, bouncers, slides, waterslides, moon walks, or jumpers, our inflatables are a wonderful and easy way to add some fun to your birthday party, church function, team party, family reunion, or any outdoor gathering. No matter which inflatable you choose, our company will deliver, set up, sanitize, and take down the inflatable, leaving you free to enjoy your event! 850-384-6464

www.bounce-n-slide.com

Bouncin Beyond

We provide service to Pensacola, Pace, Milton and surrounding areas. (30 mile radius). Our Party Rental carries many different styles of bounce houses also known as jumpers, moonwalks, inflatable bouncers. We also offer water slides, Dry Slides, and combos. 850-207-9627

www.bouncinbeyond.com

4188 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola 32563 The premier choice for moonwalk, dunk tank, water slides, carnival games, and party rentals in Gulf Breeze, Navarre and Pensacola. Visit our website to view our wide selection and make reservations online. www.breezebounce.com

Funtastic Inflatables

Funtastic Inflatables handles everything from business events to birthday parties and other social gatherings. Please feel free to browse through our site and see our wide selection of inflatables. 850-525-7473

www.funtastic-inflatables.net

Patriot Party Rentals

Ready for some fun? See our complete selection of inflatable bouncers, castles, slides and obstacle courses. What would a party be without refreshments? We rent cotton candy, snow cone and popcorn machines. 850-889-1020

Pensacola Fun Rentals is an entertainment rental company specializing in fun, unique and exciting products like photo booth, party foam machine, hop along rodeo bouncers, huggable bears and more. 850-607-8213

www.pensacolafunrentals.com

Pensacola Inflatables

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Pensacola Fun Rentals

www.patriotpartyrentals.com

We offer a diverse inventory of entertainment from inflatable water & dry slides, bounce houses, mechanical rides, rock climbing walls, bungee trampolines, concessions and offer free delivery and setup. 850-602-9255

www.Pensacolainflatables.com

Rent Inflatable Fun

New inflatables, super water & wave slides, bounce house combos, slip n slides, obstacles, concessions, castles, 20 foot inflatable movie screen and more. 850-941-1234

www.rentinflatablefun.com

Sunny Days Party Rentals and Events

We offer Bounce Houses, Slides, Character/ Themed Parties, Concessions, Face Painting, DJ Services, Kid Zones and Party/Event Planning. We are a fully licensed and insured company. Our Characters are unique and add a special touch to your event. Sunny Days only hires local professional performers with an extensive background in theatre. From princess to pirate parties we can customize a themed party for you. 850-686-6747

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by Anna Walker (Clarion / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) When Dad announces bath time, Alfie becomes instantly aware that his beloved Sharkie is missing. The search begins as Alfie looks for his favorite toy in all the customary places (and many outside the norm). With his Dad struggling to keep the evening routine on track, every step along the way is punctuated by new places that Alfie needs to explore in his effort to find Sharkie. With a Dad who is exasperated by all the side-trips, delays and restless resistance from a child who refuses to give up the search, parents will find familiar scenarios throughout this charming journey toward bedtime. Walker’s expressive artwork and soft colors smooth out the mania that accompanies lost ‘lovies’ making it an ideal find for bedtime reading.

Clark in the Deep Sea

by R.W. Alley (Clarion / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) It’s a rainy afternoon on the porch as a group of siblings each find their own way to stay busy and dry. But the mood changes when youngest sister Annabelle’s imaginary circus performance flies off the high wire as the star attraction. Her beloved stuffed bear launches out into the soggy sea of the yard. Brother Clark springs into action and dives deep within the wet surrounds (and his own colorful musings) as he seeks to find and bring back the lost bear. The dog plays the shark, an umbrella becomes a bathysphere and siblings evolve into an undersea recovery team with a mission to save the day. A make-believe search and rescue has very real implications when a beloved member of the party needs finding!

Where’s the Elephant?

by Stephane-Yves Barroux (Candlewick Press) An elephant, a snake and a parrot enter a wilderness, effectively disappearing in a riot of foliage and color. With only a brief introduction to the animals, young eyes begin searching each subsequent two-page spread to see if they can find the hidden trio. This becomes more challenging as the elephant, snake and parrot camouflage themselves within a search grid (the forest) that’s becoming smaller with each turn of the page. Inspired by his trip to the Amazon where he saw deforestation first-hand, Barroux subtly illustrates the effects of habitat loss within this colorfully rendered and hopeful adventure. Eye-opening in more ways than one, Where’s the Elephant is an inspirational twist on the traditional seek-and-find title.

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When children pitch in with chores they learn more than responsibility. Children also acquire competence, selfreliance and self-worth, and an appreciation for teamwork and cooperation--skills that will accompany them throughout their lifetimes. Follow these tips to chill any chore wars in your home.

Begin Early

by Judy M. Miller

Little ones are eager to help. They can help you pick up and put away their toys, match socks, hand you their dishes, bring you ingredients, or stir the muffin batter. They are learning through your everyday experiences and loving guidance.

Start Small

Tasks should not be overwhelming. For example, asking a threeyear-old to clean the bathroom by himself is too much. So is folding all of the laundry. He can, though, learn how to rinse out the tub with a plastic cup after it is used or fold the washcloths and smaller towels.

Provide Choices

One of our jobs as parents is to raise the future’s responsible adults. Doing so begins at home. Parents can begin to build the foundation of responsibility through teaching and expecting their children to do their fare share around the house. Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

When your child is older he can take on additional and more complex tasks like taking out the trash, walking the dog, and doing the dishes. These chores have multiple steps involved and will likely require some supervision and training until your child is doing them correctly. Have a family meeting for the purpose of discussing what chores need to be done and how often and who will be assigned to do them. Also make sure everyone understands that they may have to pitch in where needed, say another family member is sick or otherwise unavailable.

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Chore Ideas by Age Groups Preschoolers

• Clearing their place at the kitchen table. • Putting dishes in sink. • Matching socks. • Folding towels and washcloths. • Putting their toys away.

Elementary-Aged Children

• Help care for the family pet. • Putting their clothes away in their room. • Picking up their room. • Helping to put dishes away.

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Stripping and making the bed. Sweeping the floors. Vacuuming. Taking out the trash. Dusting.

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Doing the dishes. Laundry. Mowing the yard. Washing the car. Cleaning the bathroom. GPP

Judy M. Miller is a freelance writer living in the Midwest with her husband and four children. She is a Certified Gottman Educator and the author of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween and Writing to Heal Adoption Grief: Making Connections & Moving Forward.

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June 27 – July 1, 9am – 12pm 1122 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze 850-932-8197; www.coastlinelife.com Email: Rebecca@coastlinelife.com “Ocean Commotion” We will be having a Preschool VBS at Coastline June 27th-July 1st! This VBS will be from 9am12pm for ages 3-completed Kindergarten. The cost is $20 per child. Kids will be joining us for an Ocean Commotion as we dive into Noah’s Flood. Registration is available on our website.

Gateway Church

July 6-8; 6:30pm-8:30pm 245 Brent Lane, Pensacola 850-476-4466; www.gatewaycoc.org 3 years old-5th Grade

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

June 27 – July 1, 9am -12pm 6205 North “W” Street, Pensacola (850) 479-8337; www.pensacolachurch.org Email: jhenry@marcuspointebaptist.org “DEAP SEA ADVENTURES!” We will be diving deep into God’s Amazing Love! VBS hours will be 9am - Noon. Check-in will begin at 8:30am. Children going into K4 through 5th grade are invited. Rising 6th graders are welcome to come as well. Children will have an amazing experience as they worship with some of the most incredible songs yet! Skits will keep them laughing, and they will go from station to station to learn about God’s amazing love. This will be a VBS they will remember for a lifetime! Parents are invited to attend our closing ceremony on that Friday at 11:30 am. You can register on our Marcus Pointe App! It is available at the App store, or call the church office.

Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church

June 27-July 1 1030 North 57th Avenue, Pensacola 850-456-7463; www.mgumc.org 4K-5TH Grade

Pine Summit Baptist Church

June 27-July 1; 8:45am-12:00pm 2920 Bellview Avenue, Pensacola 850-944-2888; www.pinesummitbaptist.org K-5th Grade “Cave Quest” Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016

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Northridge Church

July 18 -21, 6pm - 8:30pm 2075 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola (850) 478-6724; www.northridgechurch.org info@northridgechurch.org “Summer Blast – Be a Builder” Join us this summer on July 18th – 21st for Vacation Bible School! Open to ages Pre-K – 5th grade. Please contact the church office for information and registration instructions.

First Presbyterian Church

June 27 – July 1 33 East Gregory Street, Pensacola (850) 438-9619; www.fpcpensacola.com Email: frankbeall@bellsouth.net or hailey@fpcpensacola.com. Please contact the church office for specific VBS information and registration.

Smyrna Baptist Church

Mcllwain Presbyterian Church July 11 – July 15, 9 am – 12:30 pm (8:30 on Monday) 1220 East Blount Street, Pensacola (850) 438-5449 x 226; www.mcilwain.org Email: info@mcilwain.org “Olympian” Open to ages completed Pre K4 – 6th grade. This VBS is FREE and includes t-shirt, water bottle, tons of fun. Please contact our church office for registration information.

Faith Baptist Church

July 11 – July 15, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 3600 Creighton Road, Pensacola (850) 476-8496; www.fbcpensacola.org Email: info@fbcpensacola.org or tpate@fbcpensacola.org “Ocean Commotion” At this monumental Vacation Bible School program, your kids will dive deep into the account of Noah and the Flood from the book of Genesis! By God’s grace, he was able to Stand for God, Obey God, Trust God, Thank God, and Fear God . . . no matter what. The biggest watery catastrophe the world has ever known happened during his lifetime. But through it all, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Our VBS program is Free and open to children ages 4 years - rising 6th graders. Please contact the church office for questions. 42

Klondike Baptist Church

July 18 - 22, 6pm – 8pm 7201 Klondike Road, Pensacola (850) 944-6776; www.lovepensacola.org www.facebook.com/klondikechurch “Cave Quest” VBS is open to ages 4 years - rising 6th grade. Registration is free and can be done on the first night (Monday, July 18) from 5:30 - 6pm. Please call the church office for more information. Visit our Facebook page for updates!

Pine Forest UMC

2800 Wilde Lake Blvd, Pensacola July 18th-July 22nd, 5:30pm-8:30pm for ages 4-11. Theme: “Cave Quest” and pre-registration is now through July 15th at www.pineforestumc.org or call the church office at a 944-0170.

First Pentecostal Church

July 19-22; 5:30pm-8:30pm 6500 North W Street, Pensacola 850-477-1100; www.firstpent.org Light supper served. Ages K-6th Grade Theme “Submerged”

Christ Church

July 25-29; 9:00am-12:00pm 18 West Wright Street, Pensacola 850-432-5115; www.christ-church.net www.greaterpensacolaparents.com

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5 Tips for Guilt-Free Healthy Living If you have ever felt the need to shout “I need a break” welcome to parenthood! Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. However, there are times when being a parent can become overwhelming. Work responsibilities, financial concerns, community obligations and what about your health? Typically in the grand scheme of responsibilities your health takes the back seat. Has the happened to you? Have you ever tried to stick to a fitness regimen and healthy eating plan but your responsibilities and guilt of being away from your family keeps you from focusing on your health? If this is you, don’t feel bad, you’re not alone! At some point, most parents have felt guilty about taking time away from their family

to devote to themselves. Therefore exhale and allow me to provide you with five tips for guiltfree healthy living! Are you ready? Here we go: 1). Ask for what you need: Too often we forget to articulate what we need for ourselves. Therefore have a family meeting and explain what you need. Clearly explain your needs and tell your family how you need to be supported. If this means you need your significant other to help more with the chores to free up healthy time for yourself, be very specific and don’t be afraid of the responses you receive.

and expensive. Therefore discover healthy foods as a group and everyone will be happy! (Or so we can hope!) 4). Find a special place: After a long day of taking care of your family, it is essential to unwind and breathe. Breathing and relaxation can decrease your blood pressure and relax tense muscles. Therefore create or find a special place to claim as your own. Sit for at least 1015 minutes per day and just relax. Your body and mind will thank you.

2). Make yourself a priority: Being a parent is a fulltime job, but you can’t take good care of your children if you don’t take good care of yourself. Therefore schedule at least 3 days per week to work out for at least 1 hour. If you need to, break your work outs into two 30 minute sessions.

5). Laugh out loud: Too often as parents we take ourselves too seriously. Therefore, the next time you forget to do something on your check list, laugh at yourself and let go! Laughter is a great medicine and healing for you and your family. Your health is important to you and your family. Therefore take these five tips and make them a daily habit. Your family and body will say thank you!

3). Invite the family: Invite your family to help plan, shop and prepare healthy meals. Often parents prepare separate meals for different family members. This can be time consuming

Written By: Laticia “Action” Jackson; Health and Fitness Expert/ 2008 Fitness Olympian/ Author; Owner of Transformation Health: Premier Health, Wellness and Fitness Coaching Business Website: www.transformationhealth.us Personal Website: www.laticiaactionjackson.com

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URU Kids Yoga Camp (Gulf Breeze location) Noon-3 p.m. URU Yoga Studio, 913 East Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Suite 26A, Harbour Town, Gulf Breeze. This year’s theme is “Being Global.” While learning what being global means and learning about other countries and the lifestyles from that culture, URU Kid’s Yoga Camp offers: various types of yoga, arts and crafts, music and dancing, water and outside play, snack, friendships and a high counselor to camper ratio. Camp is open to ages K-5th and volunteer opprotunites are available. The price for camp is $100 for the week per child. (Scholarships available). Contact Kathea Bryan at (601) 331-2379 or dkcbryan@ gmail.com for more info. Star Gazing 7 p.m., Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach. Meet at Battery Worth Picnic area. Join park staff and volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association (EAAA) for a fun night out under the stars. Get an up close view of some celestial objects and learn more about the night sky. Telescopes will be available for use. For more info, call (850) 934-2600. Pensacola International Billfish Tournament Palafox Pier Marina, 997 S Palafox, Pensacola. Our tournament is during the hottest Billfish action of the season and we pride ourselves in a pure sportfishing community. Call (850) 453-4638 or visit www.pbgfc.com/international-billfish/ for more details. Pensacola Museum of Art Preschool Art & Storytime 10-11 a.m. first Fridays monthly. Introduce the littlest artists (3-5 years old) to the world of art through storybooks and fun art projects. Each month highlights a different book about an artist or art movement and is followed by a creative and exciting project in our classroom. $5/members and $8/non-members per class. Register at www. pensacolamuseum.org.

Saturday, July 2

Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. For more info, visit www.palafoxmarket.com. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). Providing local goods, including produce, baked breads, canned preserves, cooked meats and even wood-fired pizza. Pensacola International Billfish Tournament Palafox Pier Marina, 997 S Palafox, Pensacola. For more details, see July 1 listing. Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K and Kids Fun Run 7-10 a.m. Join the House for our annual Firecracker 5K and FREE “Rock Our Socks” Fun Run. Registration for both races can be found at www.rmhc-nwfl. org. Late registration for 5K on race day is $32. For more info, contact Lauren at (850) 477-2273 or events@rmhc-nwfl.org. Chesapeake Sons Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 9-11 p.m. Join us for live music by Southern Rock band, Chesapeake Sons, for great food, great drinks &

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great times! For more info, visit www.casinobeachbar.com/events/chesapeake-sons-2/. Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony 6 p.m., Plaza Ferdinand, South Palafox St. Reenactment of Jacksonian-era soldiers, fifers, and drummers performing a colors ceremony in period 1821 uniforms. Toast at the Top of the Lighthouse Tour 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd, NAS. Our most romantic tour to share with that someone special! This is a couples only tour. Each reservation is for two and includes ambient music, sparkling non-alcoholic wine served in keepsake champagne flutes, and light hors d’oeuvres. Space is extremely limited! Call (850) 393-1561 or visit www. pensacolalighthouse.org/ for more info.

tion’s Independence Day. Join us at 7:30 for a special presentation by the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy followed by a patriotic performance of pieces you know and love. The Sertoma Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. with synchronized music by Cat Country 98.7. Call (850) 436-5670 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com. Sertoma’s Independence Day Celebration Seville Square, downtown Pensacola. Events begin at 11 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Activities throughout the day will include a FREE children’s area with inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, meet and greet with characters, face painting, Lowe’s kids clinic and much more! There will also be arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. A hot dog eating contest begins promptly at noon. Call (850) 434-1234 or visit http:// pensacolafireworks.com/.

Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse 8:30 p.m. 2081 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Join us for a ghost hunt in the historic 1869 Keeper’s Quarters and see if our ghosts are willing to meet you. Bring your own equipment or share ours (some items available for purchase in the Gift Shop before tours commence.) Tours are two hours and include a trip to the top of the Lighthouse for a look across Pensacola Bay, weather permitting. This tour recommended for children 12 and over only. Call (850) 393-1561 or visit www.pensacolalighthouse.org/. Cordova Mall Walking & Reading Event Cordova Mall and the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County invite area families for a FREE mid-summer health and wellness event from 9-10 a.m. The event will consist of a walk, a presentation of 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go Escambia! and a read-aloud session of the book “The Two Bite Club.” For more info, Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Parents can drop children off for only $20 per child for supervised play. Admission covers pizza and drinks also. Parents are welcome to stay and play for free if they choose. Open to the public; no membership required. Children 4 and under must have adult supervision. Call (850) 733-3547 or e-mail info@mojogymnastics.com.

Sunday, July 3

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Bring your family, bring your pets! 1.5 mile walk with 12 trivia questions will be posted. Ballots are $2 each and all proceeds are donated to the Community Center After School Program and local animal shelters. For more info, call Cissi at (850) 393-4605. Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. The service always draws a large and friendly crowd. Visit www.visitperdido.com/ events/worship-on-the-water. Pensacola International Billfish Tournament Palafox Pier Marina, 997 S Palafox, Pensacola. For more details, see July 1 listing. Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field. There is also a postgame Fourth of July celebration. Enjoy spectacular fireworks! For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/ index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016.

Monday, July 4

Symphony Sparks & Stars 7:30-9 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. The Pensacola Symphony takes the stage for a special free event celebrating our na-

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Tuesday, July 5

Bands on the Beach Free concert series held each Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. until October 25. Organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, this event is open to the public and located at the Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; however, pets and glass are prohibited. July 5 band is Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs. For more info, call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com or tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the latest updates. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m. every Tuesday evening, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Come shop the huge selection of more than 50 area vendors, at fair market prices. Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks or other hot food vendors. Find local produce, milk, eggs, meat or baked goods. Shop local artists

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Wednesday, July 6

C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

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Friday, July 8

Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie Series Hunter Ampitheater at Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Parking begins at 6 p.m.; movie begins at 8. FREE, family-friendly movies in a park setting. Bring your coolers, blankets and chairs, but please no pets or glass. For more info, call (850) 436-5670 or visit www.PensacolaCommunityMaritimePark.com. July 8 movie is Minions. Star Gazing 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer FREE star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. Free parking available in the Casino Beach parking lot, near the Beach Ball Water Tower. Visitors with questions can call (850) 450-7767 after 4 p.m. The Rips Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 9-11 p.m. The Rips are an emerging 3-piece band from Destin. Their sound resembles an old vinyl from the ‘50s or 6’0s, with their vintage guitar tones, smooth melodies, and catchy grooves. For more info, visit www.casinobeachbar.com/events/the-rips-2/

Saturday, July 9

Robert Cray Band at Saenger Theatre 7:30 p.m. 118 S. Palafox Pl., Pensacola. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives both fresh and familiar with hits like “Smoking Gun,” “Bad Influencer” and “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” Four years ago, Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Call (850) 595-3880 or visit www. pensacolasaenger.com/. Monthly Bay Bluffs Park Cleanup 9-10 a.m. Bay Bluffs Preserve. Come join the Scenic Highway Foundation, Ocean Hour FL, Earth Ethics, and the City of Pensacola on second Saturdays for the Monthly Clean Up of Bay Bluffs Park, 3400 Scenic Hwy, at the corner of Summit Blvd. Sign-in is at 8:45. Don’t forget to bring water and sunscreen!

Thursday, July 7

Pensacola Museum of Art Film Screening: The Story of Women and Art (episode 2) 7-8 p.m. F ree. Professor Amanda Vickery’s journey to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the glittering French court of Marie Antoinette. This was an era when ingenious women seized a galaxy of fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age; from a designer who would revitalize the British silk industry to a painter who would immortalize the Ancien Régime. For more info, visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/. Ensley’s Summer Innovation Center Tuesdays & Thursdays through July 14; hours are 9-11 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony 6 p.m., Plaza Ferdinand, South Palafox St. For more info, see July 2 listing. Star Gazing 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer FREE star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more info, see July 8 listing. Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see July 2 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see July 2 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see July 2 listing.

Sunday, July 10

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3. Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see July 3 listing. Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday Game begins at 4 p.m. Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field. There will also be a Myron Noodleman performance. A triple threat, Myron can dance, sing and interact like nobody’s business! For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/ index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. Post Pluto Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 2 p.m. Post Pluto is a five-piece progressive rock and funk band from Pensacola that experiments with many different genres, styles and improvisational attitudes in their music. Since the band’s inception in 2013, Post Pluto has created a reputation for their dynamic highenergy shows, unexpected covers, extended jams, and a packed dance floors. For more info, visit www. casinobeachbar.com/events/post-pluto-5/.

Monday, July 11

Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Top Gun Night Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy fireworks and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Top Gun at Blue Wahoos Stadium. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/index. jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. Back to School Giveaway HYPE Pensacola (Helping Youth in Pensacola Endure) will hold its second annual Back to School Giveaway at the Fricker Resource Center (900 N. F St. Pensacola) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be a fun-filled day with games, food, education, and the distribution of school supplies! To support us in this event, please contact Shaun Hartsfield at (850) 382-4130 or Victoria Broadnax at (850) 293-1782. We ask that

Cat’s Cooking: Seed to Table 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Join our gardener Cat for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. Price: complimentary (you will just eat a sample, not a full meal). Call (850) 4335353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Lipscomb Elementary School’s Innovation Center Family Nights 5-7 p.m. Lipscomb’s goal is for children and parents to check out books for summer reading and explore Makerspace stations. They may experiment with our Osmo Tanagram system, Snap electric circuitry, marble runs, or building structures. For more info, visit ECSD’s web page at www.escambiaschools.org.

Tuesday, July 12

Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see July 5 listing.

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FamilyCalendar Bands on the Beach The Rowdies will perform. For more info, see July 5 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 5 listing. Ensley’s Summer Innovation Center Tuesdays & Thursdays through July 14; hours are 9-11 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing. Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Fat Tuesday Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Fans have a chance to buy individual tickets to the Winn-Dixie Party Deck for an all-you-can-eat buffet for 90 minutes. This features unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs and popcorn along with samples from Moe’s Southwest Grill, Papa John’s, Hemingway’s Island Grill, Newk’s Eatery and Pita Pit. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/index. jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. Global Learning Academy’s Math Camp Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, see July 5 listing. Global Learning Academy’s Innovation Center/Library – Open for Check-out Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, see July 5 listing. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Casino Beach, Gulf Breeze. For more info, visit http://www.visitpensacolabeach.com/. Ensley’s Summer Innovation Center Tuesdays & Thursdays through July 14; hours are 9-11 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Friday, July 15

Blue Angels Dress Rehearsal Show begins at noon; the Blue Angels should be overhead near Casino Beach, Gulf Breeze by 2 p.m. For more info, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com/.

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Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Air Show Show begins at noon; Blue Angels should be overhead by 2 p.m.. For more info, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com/.

Star Gazing 7 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer FREE star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more info, see June 10 listing.

Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony 6 p.m., Plaza Ferdinand, South Palafox St. For more info, see July 2 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). See July 2 listing.

Breakfast with the Blue Angels The Blue Angels should be overhead near Casino Beach, Gulf Breeze, by 8 a.m. Enjoy breakfast at a beachfront restaurant and watch the Blues pilots prepare for Saturday’s show. For more info, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com/. Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Ghostbusters Night Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Get ready for the reboot of Ghostbusters! Celebrate summer break with the best fireworks on the Gulf Coast! For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/ index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

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Myths, Legends, and Folklore with Marty Campbell 6-8 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Many rich stories are passed down through the generations that fascinate us all. Join us as we delve into the folklore and legends of not only our local area but throughout the country and across the world. Cost: complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Various performance times in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. For more info, see July 16 listing. Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay ConcertCrowned Jewelz 6 p.m. at The Community Maritime Park. Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs. Concessions are available. Please do not bring pets or glass containers into the park. Concerts are free and open to the public. Visit http://www.pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Various performance times in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. All matinees, no evening performances. Acorn Theatre is designed as first experiences for actors and audiences. The performances are up close and personal, the actors may be children, and the audience is encouraged to participate. Visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ for more info.

Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see July 2 listing.

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Sunday, July 17

STEM Saturday: The Science of Diving 9 a.m.-1 p.m. National Flight Academy. K-6th grade students learn the importance of gas laws as they conduct lab activities that illustrate the physics of gases and the impact on a diver’s body. Call (850) 458-7836 or visit www.nationalflightacademy.com. Toast at the Top of the Lighthouse Tour 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd, NAS. For more info, see July 2 listing. Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse 8:30 p.m. 2081 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see July 2 listing. Project Greenshores 9- 10 a.m. Wayside Park East. Come join Ocean Hour for clean up the third Saturday of every month. Project Greenshores is at the Three Mile Bridge and Bayfront Parkway. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water and sunscreen as needed. Contact oceanhourfl@gmail. com, or call (850) 450-1112 and leave a message. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For details, see July 2 listing.

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3. The Vegabonds Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 2 p.m. A brand of rock n’ roll heavily influenced by Southern rock and modern rock for a sound that is both parts familiar and fresh. With a swagger reminiscent of the Black Crowes and a tight musicianship that will have you drawing comparisons to everyone from Led Zeppelin to the Allman Brothers, Nashville-based rock band THE VEGABONDS are just getting started. For more info, visit www.casinobeachbar.com/ events/the-vegabonds/.

Monday, July 18

Lipscomb Elementary School’s Innovation Center Family Nights 5-7 p.m. For more info, see July 11 listing.

Tuesday, July 19

Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see July 5 listing. Bands on the Beach Swamp Dog Honey will perform. For more info, see July 5 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 5 listing. Global Learning Academy’s Math Camp Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, see July 5 listing.

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Friday, July 22

Kids’ Night Out at Roger Scott Tennis 6-9:30 p.m. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. Come drop your kids off (ages 5-14) for an evening with tennis, food and fun! RSVP’s highly encouraged, but drop-ins always welcome! Same nights as Gallery Nights downtown throughout the year! (No November, December or January) Cost: $20/child. Call (850) 912-4103 or e-mail rstc@cityofpensacola.com. Gallery Night 5-9 p.m. Stroll through the charming brick walkways of downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of local music, art and cuisine. Gallery Night is a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments. Visit downtownpensacola.com/ or call (850) 434-5371. Panzacola Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 9 p.m. Panzacola’s set varies from loud energetic rock and swinging country, to laid-back blues and obscure indie. For more info, visit www.casinobeachbar.com/ events/panzacola-12/. Boo Weekley’s Annual Boo Fest Pensacola Bay Center. Two-day event featuring Jamey Johnson, Tracy Lawrence, and Tracy Byrd, with James Dupre, Ira Dean, and Dallas Davidson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with silent auction until 8 p.m. Live auction begins at 8 p.m. with entertainment following. This event helps local charities such as Santa Rosa Kids House, My Father’s Arrows, Air Commandos Association, Fisher House Foundation, Christ’s Starfish Foundation and local schools. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/ events/detail/boo-fest-2016.

Saturday, July 23

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Various performance times in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. For more info, see July 16 listing. Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony 6 p.m., Plaza Ferdinand, South Palafox St. For more info, see July 2 listing. Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. See July 2 for details. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see July 2 listing. Running of the Bulls Festival of San Fermin 2016 For the 6th year, Seville Quarter is recreating the “Running of the Bulls” in historic downtown Pensacola. This annual event, made famous by author Earnest Hemingway, has participants chased by angry horned bulls. The Seville Quarter Encierro features the Pensacola Roller Gurlz as the “Bulls.” As the first blast is at 10 a.m., the runners will take to the scenic course through beautiful downtown Pensacola. Following the Running of the Bulls, the festival will continue in and around the historic Seville Quarter Entertainment Complex. There will be Latin and Contemporary dance music; complimentary food beverages to paid participants and food and beverages for purchase for all others. Net

proceeds to benefit the USO. For more info, visit http://pensabulls.com/. The Rips Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 9-11 p.m. For more info, see July 8 listing.

Tuesday, July 26

Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see July 5 listing. Free Tuesday at the Pensacola Museum of Art 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Pensacola Museum of Art the last Tuesday of each month. Musical Theatre Practicum @ Pensacola Children’s Chorus Through July 29. For details, see July 25 listing. Bands on the Beach Kyle Parker Band will perform. For more info, see July 5 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Boo Weekley’s Annual Boo Fest Pensacola Bay Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment at 7 p.m. For more info, see July 22 listing.

Global Learning Academy’s Math Camp Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For details, see July 2 listing.

Global Learning Academy’s Innovation Center/Library – Open for Check-out Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Sunday, July 24

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Various performance times in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom. For more info, see July 16 listing. Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see July 3 listing. Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3. Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday Game begins at 4 p.m. Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field. There is also a Bucket Ruckus performance. This is an electrifying group that will bring high-energy fun throughout the entire game. Get ready for some hard-rockin’, beat-rockin’, no-stoppin’ entertainment from the hottest act in baseball! For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb. com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016.

Monday, July 25

Musical Theatre Practicum @ Pensacola Children’s Chorus Through July 29. Hours are 9 a.m.-noon for grades 4 and 5; 1-4 p.m. for grades 6-9. MTP@PCC is a specialized musical theatre training in an intensive workshop setting with incoming Artistic Director Alex Gartner and resident PCC Choreographer Emily Mixon. Throughout the week, MTP@PCC will offer vocal, dance, movement, acting, and improv classes tailored for campers’ skills, experience, and age group. The week will conclude with an exhibitionstyle showcase, open to families, that allows campers to perform and present material worked on throughout the week! Cost is $250 per student with $50 deposit upon registration. For more info, visit http://pensacolachildrenschorus.com/events/. Lipscomb Elementary School’s Innovation Center Family Nights 5-7 p.m. For more info, see July 11 listing.

Wednesday, July 27

Musical Theatre Practicum @ Pensacola Children’s Chorus Through July 29. For details, see July 25 listing. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Thursday, July 28

Musical Theatre Practicum @ Pensacola Children’s Chorus Through July 29. For details, see July 25 listing. Heroes Among Us ~ Veteran Speakers Series 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 200 S 10th Ave., Pensacola. U.S. Coast Guard Night ~ Representing those who have distinguished themselves in combat from every generation and branch of the Armed Forces. Call (850) 434-6119 or visit www.veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com/. C.A. Weis Elementary CommUNITY School Through July 28 (except July 18-21). Tuesdays: Makerspace; Wednesdays: Storytime; and Thursdays: Coding from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Friday, July 29

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. Visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ for more info. Musical Theatre Practicum @ Pensacola Children’s Chorus Through July 29. For details, see July 25 listing.

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FamilyCalendar Panzacola Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 9 p.m. For more info, see July 22 listing.

Saturday, July 30

Debby’s Kitchen 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. This is a cooking class for the novice cook at any age! This class will be educational, fun and offer some basic knife and sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Bon Appetite! Price: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Curt Bol Band Live Music at Casino Beach Bar & Grille 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 2 p.m. Curt Bol sings the blues, back-beat jazz and rock and roll with gusto, rhythm, heart and soul. He sings contemporary and traditional blues, back-beat jazz, and rock and roll with some of the area’s finest players. For more info, visit www.casinobeachbar.com/events/ curt-bol-band/.

Professor Amanda Vickery explores the explosion of creative opportunities for women as the 20th century dawned. Travelling from London and Paris to the remote Swedish countryside and the bleak desert landscape of New Mexico; this was a time where Western women were demanding ever increasing roles across society and female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further. For more info, visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/.

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Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie Series Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. For more info, see July 8 listing. August 5 movie is Zootopia.

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Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Fat Tuesday Game begins at 6:30 p.m. For more info, see July 12 listing.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. For more info, see July 29 listing. Toast at the Top of the Lighthouse Tour 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd, NAS. For more info, see July 2 listing.

Saturday, August 6

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. For more info, see July 29 listing.

Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse 8:30 p.m. 2081 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see July 2 listing.

Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. See July 2 for details.

Palafox Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. See July 2 for details. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see July 2 listing. Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony 6 p.m., Plaza Ferdinand, South Palafox St. For more info, see July 2 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Tonight is also a glow party. Admission price is the same and all the kids get glow bracelets, etc. For other details, see July 2 listing.

Sunday, July 31

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3.

Bands on the Beach Hot Sauce Band will perform. For more info, see July 5 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 5 listing. KickStart Soccer Camp Pensacola Sports KickStart Soccer Camp is a FREE soccer clinic for children of all skill levels between the ages of 4 and 12. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to the sport of soccer in a fun and casual learning environment. Hours are 8:30-10:15 a.m. for ages 4-8 and 10:15-noon for ages 9-12. For more info and to register, visit http:// pensacolasports.org/.

Wednesday, August 3

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. For more info, see July 29 listing.

Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Back to School Bash Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Are you ready to go back to school? Come enjoy fireworks after the game before the kids go back to school! For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/ index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016.

Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see July 3 listing.

KickStart Soccer Camp Pensacola Sports KickStart Soccer Camp is a FREE soccer clinic for children of all skill levels between the ages of 4 and 12. For more info, see August 2 listing.

Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday Game begins at 4 p.m. Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/schedule/index. jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. Blue Wahoos Women’s Club Event A great way to get together with friends, network with others & enjoy Blue Wahoos baseball! Sign up and celebrate the fifth season of Blue Wahoos baseball in 2016! If interested in joining the 2016 Women’s Club, please e-mail communityrelations@bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444 ext. 205.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. For more info, see July 29 listing.

Thursday, August 4

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Shrek the Musical Various performance times. For more info, see July 29 listing. KickStart Soccer Camp Pensacola Sports KickStart Soccer Camp is a FREE soccer clinic for children of all skill levels between the ages of 4 and 12. For more info, see August 2 listing. Pensacola Museum of Art Film Screening: The Story of Women and Art (episode 3) 7-8 p.m. F ree. In the final program of the series,

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Sunday, August 7

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Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay ConcertBoukou Groove 6 p.m. at The Community Maritime Park. Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs. Concessions are available. Please do not bring pets or glass containers into the park. Concerts are free and open to the public. Visit http://www.pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com. Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3.

Tuesday, August 9

Bands on the Beach Chloe Channell will perform. For more info, see July 5 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 5 listing.

Thursday, August 11

Ron White Performs at the Saenger Theatre 7 and 9:30 p.m. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, makes his long-awaited

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Friday, August 12

Star Gazing 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer FREE star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more info, see July 8 listing.

Saturday, August 13

Star Gazing 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer FREE star gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more info, see July 8 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see July 2 listing.

Sunday, August 14

Pensacola Wahoos Baseball Beach Night/Family Sunday/ZOOperstars Game begins at 4 p.m. Summer isn’t over yet! Celebrate Beach Night hosted by National Park Service; McDonald’s Family Sunday where kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field; and a ZOOperstars performance. Expect to crack up in laughter as Zooperstars such as Clammy Sosa, Shark McGwire, and Harry Canary flip, bounce, shake, and dance their way through comical between-innings routines with players, umpires and fans. For more info, call (850) 934-8444 or visit www.milb.com/ schedule/index.jsp?sid=t4124&m=6&y=2016. Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see July 3.

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experimental silk cultivation operation. Arcadia Mill offers an historical experience as well as the opportunity to visit a unique wetland ecosystem. After a trip to the Visitor Center and Museum, visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk on an elevated boardwalk through the archaeological remains of the mills, across Mill Pond Creek and through the swamps associated with this historic water-powered operation. Guided tours offered. Arcadia Mill and Visitor Center are open for free, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcadia Mill is located at 5709 Mill Pond Lane in Milton. For more

info, call Laura at (850) 626-3084 or visit http:// www.historicpensacola.org/. Big Lagoon State Park This park separates the mainland from Perdido Key and the Gulf of Mexico. Natural areas, such as saltwater marshes and pine flatwoods, attract a wide variety of birds, while the beaches, shallow bays, nature trails and open woodlands offer opportunities for nature study. Crabbing in the shallow waters of Big Lagoon is a popular activity. The West Beach picnic area is shaded by pines and oaks. Located on Gulf Beach Hwy. at Bauer Road. Vehicle passes are $6 daily. City/County Parks Pensacola offers more than 90 parks within the city, two seasonal swimming pools, and 58 playground structures. From active parks with ball fields, playground equipment and picnic facilities to passive parks with benches and some of the best scenery in town, we have it all. Call Park and Recreation at (850) 436-5670 for details. Florida Public Archaeology Network Resource Center Providing interactive hands-on displays and shipwreck artifacts, experience 500 years of European history and 10,000 years of Native American history. Walk the Colonial Archaeological Trail that stretches from Ferdinand Plaza to Seville Square in downtown Pensacola and covers the area where the British Fort of Pensacola once stood. The partial reconstruction of Fort George, an advanced redoubt on a hill overlooking downtown Pensacola on what is now Palafox St., is also part of the trail. All of the trailside exhibits relate to features that were part of British Pensacola. Free. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (850) 595-0050 for details. Florida’s Gulfarium 1010 Miracle Strip Pky. SE, Fort Walton Beach. Adults (ages 11 and over): $18.75 seniors (ages 62 and over): $16.75 children (ages 3-10) $11. Ages 2 and under are free when accompanied by a parent paying the regular rate. Call (850) 243-9046 for more info. Gulf Breeze Zoo 50 acres and hundreds of animals living in the lush surroundings of plants and trees. Take a safari train ride through the preserve and visit the petting zoo. Open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine. Call (850) 932-2229. Historic Forts Located on Santa Rosa Island, Fort Pickens is the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its Navy yard. The fort was completed in 1834 and used until the 1940s. Ranger-guided tours at 2 p.m.; seven-day vehicle pass is $8. Aboard NAS, Fort Barrancas sits on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. The natural advantages of this location have inspired engineers of three nations to build forts. Ranger-guided tours 2 p.m. No cost. The Advanced Redoubt was designed to support Barrancas in this second role by anchoring a line across the neck of the peninsula. Aboard NAS, the Advanced Redoubt of Fort Barrancas was built between 1845 and 1870 as part of a defensive network for the Pensacola It is unique among the American forts at Pensacola in being designed solely for resisting an infantry assault. Ranger-guided tours Saturday at 11 a.m., no charge. On North Palafox, a small park preserves a portion of the site of old Fort George. Built by the British when they occupied the city from 1763-1781, the fort was a major target during the Battle of Pensacola, one of the least-known yet most significant battles of the American Revolution. No charge.

Historic Pensacola Trolley Tour 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy a 50-minute narrated tour of the historic area of Downtown Pensacola, the “City of Five Flags.” Hear about the first settlement of 1559 followed by permanent colonization in 1698. The trolley will leave from the Pensacola Visitor’s Center at the foot of Three Mile Bridge (1401 E Gregory Street). Make your online tour reservations at beachbumtrolley. com/ or call us at (850) 941-2876. Tours are limited to 36 passengers. National Flight Academy Self-supporting, tuition-based educational program for grades 7-12. A variety of overnight sessions are available. Ambition combines the love of gameplaying with the thrill of aviation-fueled missions. Ambition Program dates: June 17-22, 24-29, July 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, July 29-Aug.3, Aug. 5-10. Cost: $1,250. Check out group incentives through Ambition Boost. Visit www.natflight.com for details. National Naval Aviation Museum Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, this historic treasure boasts more than 150 restored aircraft, hands-on exhibits and more than 4,000 artifacts. Ride in a motion-based or Top Gun Air Combat simulator, have fun with the ultimate seven-story giant screen movie experience in the IMAX Theatre and dine in the Cubi Bar Café, an exhibit in itself. Enjoy a restful “time-out” while the kids enjoy the Kiddie Carrier. Free admission, free tours inside the Museum and on the flight line. Visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/. Panhandle Butterfly House Simply enjoy the elegant flight of the butterfly, delight in their brilliant colors and become immersed in the fragrances and beauty of the flowers. See for yourself the butterfly life cycle, our butterfly nursery, and butterflies in flight. There is a notable collection of mounted butterflies from around the world. We are located at the foot of the Navarre Bridge on Highway 98 in Navarre. Open to the public Thursday through Sunday, spring through fall. Call (850) 623-3868. Pensacola Children’s Museum Located in the 1885 Arbona Building, the PCM brings history to life for children 12 months to 12 years. The first-floor Discovery Gallery recreates Colonial Pensacola with the Lavalle Cottage, a fort, a trading post, and a ship. The second floor is geared for older children to age 12 with interactive and interpretive exhibits. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission to the historic Pensacola complex including the Pensacola Children’s Museum, the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, and Historic Pensacola Village is $6/adults, $5/AAA, senior 65+, active military and dependents, and $3/ children 3-15. Tickets are good for one week from purchase. For more info, visit www.historicpensacola.org or call (850) 595-1559. Pensacola Historic Village The historic village consists of 27 properties on the National Register Historic District. Eleven are interpreted facilities that are open to the public TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided tours are offered of our historic homes and buildings three times daily, and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Visitors receive an in-depth tour of the 1805 French-Creole Lavalle House, the 1871 Dorr House, the 1832 Old Christ Church, and the 1890 Lear-Rocheblave House. Tours are subject to change due to renovation and repair, so please call for the most current and updated information. Adult ticket - $6/child (ages 3-15) - $3 discount ticket (senior citizens 65+, active military and dependents, AAA member) - $5. Call the Tivoli High House Store at (850) 595-5993 or our administrative office at (850) 595-5985. Tickets provide admission to Historic Pensacola Village, the

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FamilyCalendar Pensacola Children’s Museum and the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum and are good for one week from date of purchase. Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum Climbing tours offered of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. Climb the 177 steps to see the most breathtaking view of Pensacola Bay. The Lighthouse, situated on Pensacola Bay across from the Naval Aviation Museum, offers indoor and outdoor history exhibits, gift shop, Light of the Moon Tours, Ghost Hunts, weddings and special events. Tower-top tour restrictions: climbers must be 44” or taller, no flipflops or spike-heeled shoes. Smoking, food & drink, pets and wet clothing are not permitted on tour or in the museum. Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum: $5 for adults, $3 for children 7-11. Admission includes Museum exhibits and Lighthouse Tour. Call (850) 393-1561. Pensacola Little Theatre A non-profit community organization providing theatrical experiences that entertain, enrich, and educate adults and children who live in or visit Northwest Florida. In our beautiful facility, the Pensacola Cultural Center, you will find musicals, comedies, dramas, and children’s shows; adult and youth classes in acting and other theatre skills; a variety of volunteer opportunities; exciting fundraisers; and a family atmosphere. Call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Pensacola M.E.S.S. Hall Kids get their hands dirty at the Pensacola M.E.S.S. Hall. The M.E.S.S. (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) Hall is not a typical science museum. Rather than exhibits with planned outcomes, visitors get to work like real hands-on scientists, developing questions and creating experiments, engaging in complex reasoning and learning science just through tinkering. Visit http://www.pensacolamesshall.org/. Pensacola Museum of Art 407 S. Jefferson St., Pensacola. Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the PMA serves nearly 100,000 patrons annually. The Museum’s Permanent Collection comprises 19th and 20th century works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and many more. The museum also owns decorative arts collections of European and American glass and African art. The Museum offers a wide range of educational and cultural programs year round, including artist talks and lectures, adult art workshops, summer art camps for kids, Art in the Park, Suite Soiree, multicultural day events and more. Call (850) 432-6247 or visit http://www. pensacolamuseum.org/. Pensacola Opera, Inc. 75 S. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Now in its 31st season, Pensacola Opera is a fully professional, regional opera company. Each season, the company produces two to three mainstage productions and reaches upwards of 6,000 audience members in its home performance venue, the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola. Mainstage performances feature nationally-known opera stars and include collaborations with the Pensacola Symphony, Pensacola Ballet, Pensacola Museum of Art and the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, among others. Call (850) 4336737 or visit https://www.pensacolaopera.com/. Perdido Kids Park Multi-leveled wooden play area which includes two forts, a turtle slide, a lighthouse, a pirate ship, and Blue Angels planes. The handicap-accessible structure is a continuous playscape which will challenge children from ages 2-13 both physically and mentally while enhancing the Perdido Kids Park. Located on Gulf Beach Highway (CR292A) .8 miles west of Blue Angel Parkway (Hwy. 173).

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Quayside Art Gallery Located in the Historic District of Pensacola, Quayside is one of the oldest and largest member-owned art galleries in the U.S. Call (850) 438-2363 or visit www.quaysidegallery.com. Quietwater Beach or “Baby Beach” Quietwater’s safe and shallow waters along Santa Rosa Sound especially appeal to parents with little ones. Nearby you’ll find businesses with waverunners, kayaks, jet skis, sailboats and other waterrelated rental equipment. Located east of the toll booth on the sound side. Veterans Memorial Park 5.5-acre park in downtown Pensacola which includes a number of memorials to American armed forces personnel, including Wall South. Wall South is an exact replica (smaller scale) of “The Wall” monument in Washington, D.C. Wall South is the only permanent Vietnam Veterans Memorial outside of the nation’s capital -- to list the names of all 58,217 Americans killed or missing in Southeast Asia. Beautiful, yet somber, the park also includes a World War I Memorial (relocated to the park from downtown Pensacola), a World War II Memorial, a monument dedicated to the World War II Submarine Lifesaving League, a Vietnam-era HU-1M Huey helicopter, and a Children of Vietnam Veterans memorial. The park is located in a triangle between Bayfront Parkway, Romana Street and 9th Avenue.

Classes

Community Education

•Living Well with Diabetes course for adults with diabetes and their family members. •Pre-Pump Training Discussion of benefits of pump and insulin pump limitations.

Prenatal & Childbirth

Baptist Women’s Center offers you choices to tailor your experience from early pregnancy to months following your baby’s birth. Our experienced team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience one of a kind. To register or for more info about our classes, call (850) 434-4567 or visit www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/ContentDocuments/MotherBaby/Baptist_Babies_Classes_Registration_2016.pdf. Baby Care Basics – Two-class series walks you through what to expect in the hospital and at home. A key milestones guide will be given to monitor baby’s growth and needs and how to meet them. Baptist Birth Experience – Overview of the Baptist Women’s Center, tour and epidural video. FREE. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Usually held first Saturdays of most months, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginning Breastfeeding – This class teaches how breastfeeding works, the best way to start, and what choices will result in a rewarding breastfeeding experience. Prepared Childbirth – This class prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey by understanding the process and offering coping skills. Sibling Class (Ages 3 to 8) This class helps you prepare your children for the arrival of the new member of the family! $10 per child per class. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor.

Babysitter Class This class is open to youth from ages 11-15 for $30 (lunch is not provided). All participants receive an American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR Card, plus a Sacred Heart Hospital Babysitting Certificate. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greenhut Auditorium at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Pre-registration is required. Call (850) 416-7262. Course provided by Sacred Heart Education. Mojo Elite Gymnastics Parent/Toddler Classes 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. we have a parent/toddler class for only $5. The first visit is free. Children walking to age 3 are welcome. This is a great way for toddlers to explore in a safe environment and meet new friends! Call (850) 733-3547 or e-mail info@mojogymnastics. com.

Diabetes

Sacred Heart’s Diabetes Education Program offers individual and group instruction to help patients gain knowledge to control their disease, avoid complications and teach or enhance skills for a healthier life. Our Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) include registered nurses and registered dietitians. For more information or to register for a class, please call (850) 416-7261. Classes include: •Continuous Glucose Monitor Application and Training Professional and personal •Diabetes and Pregnancy offered weekly for women with Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Individual counseling is also offered for pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes. Please complete our Patient Questionnaire form and bring it with you to your appointment or e-mail to Diabetes-scheduling@ shhpens.org. •Insulin Pump Training Comprehensive training and Carbohydrate counting •Insulin Training Skills training on equipment use, an understanding of insulins and Hypoglycemia

Tours of Baptist Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Unit Please call (850) 434-4874 to reserve your tour time. Tours are available Mondays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Hospital offers a variety of prenatal education classes designed to help parents-to-be prepare for their special day and for the days that follow back home with the new baby. Registration is required for all classes and is offered online. For any questions, please call (850) 416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacredheart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/?ID=986. Breastfeeding This two-hour class, taught by one of Sacred Heart Hospital’s lactation consultants, teaches techniques for breastfeeding success and addresses common concerns to make your experience as smooth as possible. Cost is $20 per couple. Offered monthly on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/ Childbirth/Main/Guidance/?ID=986. Infant/Child CPR Course Class is open to new parents, family members and friends who will be caring for a baby or young child. Classes are held every Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fee is $22 per person and pre-registration is required.

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FamilyCalendar To register, please call the Sacred Heart Education Department at (850) 416-7264. This class is an orientation to CPR and is not a certifying or credentialing course. “My Family’s Growing” Sibling Class Class prepares soon-to-be siblings (ages 3 through 10) for the arrival of a new baby in their family. Our sibling class includes a complete tour of the Maternity & Women’s Center of Sacred Heart Hospital. Cost is $10 per child. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/?ID=986. Newborn Parenting This class strives to prepare parents in caring for their new bundle of joy, from birth through the first few weeks at home. Newborn Parenting is taught by experienced nurses from Sacred Heart Hospital’s mother-baby unit, and a local pediatrician will be available to answer questions during a portion of the class. Cost is $20 per couple. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/?ID=986. Prepared Childbirth Classes Designed to help prepare you and your partner for the birthing process – including tips to make you more comfortable during labor – Prepared Childbirth Classes are taught by experienced obstetrics nurses and include a tour of the Maternity and Women’s Center. Cost is $50 per couple. This course is offered in two different formats to meet your scheduling and educational needs: •As a four-week series, especially designed for firsttime moms. •As a one-day class, ideal for moms who have had children before and are looking for a refresher course in the delivery experience. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart. org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/?ID=986. Tours Tours of Sacred Heart Hospital’s Maternity & Women’s Center will give soon-to-be moms an idea of what to expect during your stay at the hospital, including where to go, where to park and what to bring when you arrive for the delivery of your baby. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/?ID=986. West Florida Hospital understands that giving birth is a family affair, and we encourage the involvement of family and friends in the birth process. For more information about The Family Birthplace or childbirth classes at West Florida Hospital, call (850) 494-4368. Breastfeeding Classes Participants learn the anatomy of the breast, valuable benefits of breastfeeding, diet for the pregnant and postpartum mother, common concerns and breastfeeding techniques, pumping/storage of breast milk, bonding and skin-to-skin. For more information, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital. com/service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparation - 4 Week Series Class provides essential research based information to help new parents be better prepared for their own birth experience. Parents will learn about the stages of labor through innovative 3D animation, how the birth process unfolds using real birth stories, helpful partner support tips, what to expect from common medical procedures, and much more. Content includes: pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean birth, newborns, and postpartum. For more info, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparation Express Classes This 4-hour class provides essential research based information to help new parents be better prepared for their own birth experience. Parents will learn about the stages of labor through innovative 3D animation, how the birth process unfolds using real birth stories, helpful partner support tips, what to expect from common

medical procedures, and much more. Content includes: pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean birth, newborns, and postpartum. For more info, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirthpreparation.

Support Groups Cancer

Gulf Coast Wings of Hope, Inc. Support Group Supporting families of children with blood disorders and cancer. Anyone with a friend or family member who has been stricken with a form of childhood cancer or blood disorder is welcome. All meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:308:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. More details can be found at www.wingsofhopeinc.org. Prostate Cancer Self Help Group This group sponsored by the American Cancer Society is designed to educate and support men facing prostate cancer. Meets the first Saturday of the month at Sacred Heart Hospital, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 438-4491. Sacred Heart Cancer Center Sacred Heart provides emotional support and education for cancer patients and their families through a variety of support groups. For more infor, visit the Cancer Center Support Groups website or call (850) 416-2679.

Grief Support

GriefShare The Sacred Heart Palliative Care department provides a free, 13-week Grief Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one. The meetings are in the Palliative Care department, located in Suite 201 of the Bayou Tower on Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus. The public may use the free valet parking at the hospital’s Bayou Tower entrance, which faces Bayou Blvd. For class dates and times and for registration information, call Kerri Riggs, LCSW, at (850) 416-7705. Grief Support Group for Adults Sacred Heart Hospital and Covenant Hospice partner to provide a free, six-week Grief Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one. The meetings are in the Palliative Care Department, located in Suite 201 of the Heart & Vascular Institute on Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus. The public may use the free valet parking at the hospital’s main entrance, which faces Ninth Avenue. A representative will meet participants in the hospital lobby and direct them to the meeting room. For class dates and times and for registration information, call Paula Butler at (850) 202-0345.

Illness Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. For meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/ calendar/index.dot. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Support Group First Mondays @ 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ever’man’s in the community education room. Complimentary. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America offers a local support group where patients, family members, and caregivers can connect to others living with these digestive diseases in order to discuss the latest in research, offer educational resources, seek

emotional support, exchange disease management tips, and enjoy a sense of solidarity with people in the community who also suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. For more info, visit http://everman. org/event/crohns-and-colitis-foundation-of-americaccfa-2/. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. Refreshments will be served. Usually held second Fridays, 1-2 p.m. To verify meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/calendar/index.dot.

Parent Support

Baptist Mommy & Me Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Support group for moms with babies up to six months old. For more info, call (850) 434-4567. Every other Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, beginning with January 7. La Leche League Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Our mission is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Free. Next meeting will be held July 7 from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/event/la-lecheleague-5/. Mommy & Me Support Group The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom C/D of Sacred Heart Hospital, located at 5151 N. Ninth Ave. in Pensacola. This free support group provides mothers with an opportunity to share experiences, gain support and develop friendships. A lactation consultant from the Sacred Heart Maternity & Women’s Center will be present to answer questions and offer advice. Baby weight checks are offered at each meeting. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required for each class session. For more info about this class or your parenting experience, please call The Nesting Place Women’s Boutique at 850416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacred-heart.org/ childbirth. Pensacola Parents of Multiples Meets the second Thursday of each month at Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms C & D, which are located in a hallway between The Children’s Hospital and the Cafeteria. Parking is available in the 9th Avenue Parking garage and in the lot in front of The Children’s Hospital. If you are expecting or already blessed with multiples, you are encouraged to get free, helpful information. We offer a support network, social activities for children and parents, library, and more. For more info, e-mail PensacolaParentsofMultiples@hotmail.com

Special Needs

Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) Support Group For families of children with attention deficit disorders. To find a local group, please visit www.chadd.org/. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.

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Central Intelligence

Finding Dory MPAA Rating: PG Overall: A Violence: B+ Sexual Content: ALanguage: AAlcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated Finding Dory PG for mild thematic elements. Picking up where Finding Nemo left off, Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks), his son Nemo (voice of Hayden Rolence) and their good-butforgetful-friend Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres) are happily settled in the clown fishes’ coral reef. Then a discussion about aquatic animals migrating home suddenly reminds the blue tang fish that she once had a family. Eager not to let the memory slip away, Dory determines to search for her mother and father (voices of Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy). Although she usually doesn’t remember important things, Dory knows she will need someone to go with her so she can stay focused on her quest. Reluctantly the risk-adverse Marlin and the naïvely-optimistic Nemo agree to accompany her. With only a cloudy clue about a California location, the trio crosses the ocean. However, once within the shadow of their destination (which turns out to be an aquarium for injured and/or endangered marine life), Dory’s reckless enthusiasm, coupled with her memory lapses, soon separates the group. And that leaves the father and son desperately trying to find Dory, while she distractedly seeks the whereabouts of her parents. Both hijinks and peril ensue as the befuddled Dory evades predators, swims in and out of trouble, and befriends an octopus named Hank (voice of Ed O’Neill) who is on the run from the Institute’s staff. While the danger never seems too intense, the many times the tang fish gets lost and is left all alone may generate some emotional distress for young audience members – especially if any of them have ever had the misfortune of misplacing their caregivers. Yet in true Disney/Pixar style, this animation offers an amazing visual feast, along with a plot full of food for thought. Using Dory’s short term memory loss as a spring board, the script explores learning disorders and other types of challenges. While her friends and some strangers aren’t always as patient with her shortcomings as they could be, the feisty fish’s determination in the face of obstacles soon solicits their sympathy. Meanwhile, her disability becomes a motivation for her to find other hidden abilities. Her example is an inspiration to all, because everyone comes with faults and failings – including many of the other depicted characters. The trick is to learn how to have our strengths compensate for our weaknesses, while in the process remembering to show kindness and understanding to those who have imperfections different from our own. With a minimum of content issues and plenty of creative humor, this powerful message, plus themes of teamwork and the importance of friends and family, are sure to make Finding Dory unforgettable.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C Violence: CSexual Content: BLanguage: D+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C+ The MPAA has rated Central Intelligence PG-13 for crude and suggestive humor, some nudity, action violence and brief strong language. Dwayne Johnson is known for his philanthropic work with young people and that theme is a strong component in Central Intelligence. We meet Johnson’s character, Robbie Weirdicht, when he is an obese, bullied high school senior. Inexplicably, he’s enjoying a long shower and dancing up a storm in the locker room while the final assembly of the year is taking place. That’s when a small gang of kids find and drag him, literally butt naked (his rear is seen), into the center of the gym. The only classmate that comes to his rescue is Calvin (Kevin Hart), the coolest, can-do-anything guy in the school. Fast forward twenty years and Calvin has married his high school sweetheart (Danielle Nicolet) and works as an accountant. He’s just been rejected for a promotion, which has left him feeling disenchanted with his life. His anxiety is even more heightened when the man who used to be Robbie contacts him through Facebook and convinces him they should meet. Calvin quickly discovers that a different name (he now goes by Bob Stone) is not all that has change about his former acquaintance. He has also morphed into… well… Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Yet for all his newfound assurance, bulging muscles and ability to take down thugs (which he soon demonstrates), Stone still retains much of his former persona -- evidenced by his black fanny pack, rainbow enhanced unicorn t-shirt and quirky personality. After a few drinks the towering, charismatic character talks Calvin into helping him sort out some financial issues… and that’s when the adventure begins. Before he knows what’s happening, Calvin finds himself in a violent situation and isn’t sure if he should be joining the tough guy and accepting his offer of protection, or assisting the CIA agents who are pursuing Stone. Built to showcase the comedic talents of Hart and Johnson, the action plot is merely a framework that strings together a myriad of comedic setups. Still the fun fades after the first half-hour when we begin wanting more story to go with the snickers. Perhaps the greatest disappointment is the amount of violence that obscures a potentially powerful lesson about self-confidence. As well, salty language is peppered throughout the film, including a single sexual expletive, many scatological slangs and crude anatomical terms.

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Violence: Many scenes depict the use of guns and weapons, along with handto-hand confrontations. Most of these scenes are free of detailed violence and blood effects, except for a repeated depiction of a man in a blood-covered glass elevator and a dismembered body part. A character is tortured -- we later see a severely dislocated finger. Teenagers and adults exhibit bullying behavior. In a high school setting a group of teens carry a naked male student from the shower room into a crowded gymnasium and throw him on the floor. A pickedon character punches another. Sexual Content: Male buttock nudity is seen in a non-sexual context. A man takes his clothes off at a high school reunion to reveal his physical transformation from an obese teen into a muscular adult -- we see him from the waist up with brief buttock nudity. Sexual innuendo is heard. Characters kiss. Language: The script includes one use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context along with frequent use of scatological slang, crude anatomical terms, some sexual innuendo and vulgar expressions. Alcohol / Drug Use: A hero character tries to convince another character to rapidly drink shots in a bar.

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Violence: A character constantly forgets things and gets lost, which makes her feel frightened and alone. Other characters occasionally become impatient with her memory problem. Characters are frequently in mildly perilous situations, which include being captured and trapped, touched by unfriendly hands and chased by predators. Vehicles are driven recklessly and a truck is destroyed. A cunning character escapes from his exhibit and uses creative measures to avoid being caught. Some mild bullying is depicted. Slapstick antics are plentiful. Characters grieve over the loss of loved ones. Sexual Content: The script contains some mild sexual innuendo and infrequent bathroom humor. A slang word for a body part is used. Language: Some mild name-calling occurs. Alcohol / Drug Use: None noted. Other: Several characters have handicaps or impaired abilities that present challenges for them. Greater Pensacola Parents I July 2016