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Get your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school physical and immunizations now and enjoy the rest of your summer. School physicals and immunizations are available through the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment call 850-595-6500, option 2.

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Living With Children John Rosemond

Kids Health Watch

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Car Seat Safety Pediatric Associates wants to keep our patients safe in every way. With this in mind, we strongly recommend the importance of a properly installed car seat. Restraining your child in a safety checked car seat is one of the best things parents can do. How to properly restrain your child in a rearfacing car seat: • Harness should be at or below the child’s shoulders. (AAP) • The harness needs to be snug enough that you cannot pinch slack between your fingers at the child’s shoulder. Be sure the chest clip is placed at armpit level. (AAP) • When a car seat is installed correctly in the vehicle, it will not be able to move more than an inch side or front to back. (AAP) • Always follow the instruction manual on how to safely install your car seat.

It is safest for children to rear face until they are 20 pounds AND 2 years old. (AAP) How to properly restrain your child in a forward-facing car seat: • Harness straps should be at or above the child’s shoulder height. (AAP) • Chest clip should still remain at the armpit level. • If installing in a car with the LATCH system, use the top tether anchor strap if possible. (AAP) • Always follow the instruction manual on how to safely install your car seat There are even benefits for extending the time your child is rear-facing in a car seat. Studies have shown children are 5.5 times safer in side impact crashes and 1.2 times safer in frontal crashes when compared to forward-facing. Rear-facing reduces the likelihood of injury by 90% when compared to no restraint at all.

There are car seats on the market which have height and weight requirements that allow for rear-facing beyond the minimum recommended age of 2. As motor vehicle accidents are the ‘leading cause of death of children in the United States’ (CDC), properly restraining your child in a car seat is one of the safest things you can do for them. We hope you stay safe and healthy all spring and summer! Schedule your yearly physical today and come see us! We love your children! Stay tuned for next month’s article on booster seats!

Dr. Samuel Ravenel, Board Certified Pediatrician, is a native of Greensboro, NC and joined Pediatric Associates, PA, in June of 2016. After completing his undergraduate work at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he completed medical school at Medical University of South Carolina and did his residency at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters/Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Ravenel practices at our Cordova and Pace locations.

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Gulf Breeze Middle Track Teams Take First Place

Top athletes at Gulf Breeze Middle School had the opportunity to compete in a Middle School Showcase during the Annual Frank Lay Patriot Invitational Track Meet at Pace High. The athletes competed against all Santa Rosa County middle schools. Both the Gulf Breeze Middle girls’ and boys’ teams took first place in the meet!

Little Flower Catholic School Presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

Little Flower’s student body invites parents, friends and the general public to performances of its latest musical production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. May 4-6. Tickets May 4 and 5 cost $5, while dinner theatre tickets May 6 are $15. Music for Little Mermaid Jr. was written by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and book by Doug Wright. It is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, with music adapted and arranged by David Weinstein. Little Flower’s director is Orlando Gonzales, with stage management by Erika L’Orange. Choreography is by Natalie Lashier and lighting direction by Christian Gonzales. For more info, contact Little Flower Catholic School at 455-4851. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music and all other materials © 2010 iTheatrics Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved.

2017 Career Academy Award Winners

The school districts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties honored their top career academies, academy students, student interns, academy scholars, academy teachers and business partners of the year with a luncheon and awards recently.

Math Boot Camp at Montclair Elementary School

Escambia County School District math coaches have teamed up to tackle math warmups in many of our schools as the State Math FSA approaches. They planned four activities for third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students and took them into Montclair, West Pensacola, C.A. Weis, Lincoln Park, Warrington and Holm elementary schools. The four activities were: Math Egg Hunt - math problems inside the eggs were worth 1, 2 or 3 points when correctly solved; Scoot Math - math problems were located in stations in the hallway and the students would scoot to the next one and then had only a minute to solve the problem and record their answer on clipboards before they had to SCOOT to the next one; Blend Space Math - a site that allows you to create problems with multiple choice answers that you work and answer on your Chromebook; and Math Fluency Relay Races - where teams competed to answer multiplication problems, one teammate to a problem, faster than another team. Points were earned and points equaled candy! 11

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Gulf Breeze Middle School transformed its library into a magnificent undersea grotto for students who read and passed a comprehension test on the novel The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke. Students were treated to fun ocean-themed foods, including sand dollar cookies, crabby croissants and even edible bait (Swedish Fish and gummy worms). The book’s main character, Nere, finds out she is one of a group of kids who have been genetically altered to survive in the ocean and build a better future under the waves, safe from the terrible famines and wars that rock the surface world. Librarian Mary Graham and parent volunteers certainly rocked the decorations, and students enjoyed the celebration.

Little Flower Greek Studies

Sixth-grade students in Mrs. DeGruccio’s class at Little Flower Catholic School enjoyed learning about Greek writing. They each wrote their names by using Greek letters.

Marcus Pointe Begins Archery

Marcus Pointe Christian School introduced archery into its PE curriculum this year through a program called Centershot. It teaches kids to take aim in life by learning the skill of using a bow and arrow. Special thank you to Rusty Vaughn for leading the class.

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Tate High FFA Meals of Hope Project

As a community service project, Tate High’s FFA raised $5,000 to purchase commodities to be packaged in single-family portions and then distributed through the Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Bank.

Montessori School Holds Internet Safety Talk for Parents

Montessori School of Pensacola will host a talk on Internet safety that is free and open to the public. The talk will take place Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the MSP 4100 Montessori Drive Campus and will cover Internet awareness topics for parents, including social media and responsible usage. FBI analyst Dylan Hite will lead the talk. He has been with the Federal Bureau of Investigation since June 2015 and currently works in the Mobile, Ala., field office handling a variety of threats including human trafficking and violent crimes against children. Hite specializes in social media research and analysis and producing actionable intelligence from his findings. Prior to his employment with the FBI, Hite worked in forensics for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for more than five years. He has taught a variety of criminal justice subjects such as juvenile justice and rape and sexual violence at various colleges including George Washington University, American Military University and the University of West Florida. For more info, visit www.montessoripensacola.com.

Little Flower Student Wins Poetry Contest

Little Flower Catholic School eighth-grader Trent Lowe entered his poem, “And When the Sun Rises,” in the Ecsambia County Poetry Contest. He won First Place in the 7th-8th grade category. Lowe read his poem at Books A Million on April 29. Send Your School News to: editor@ greaterpensacolaparents.com.

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Montessori School Sponsored Justice Jog

Montessori School of Pensacola proudly sponsored the AWKO Justice Foundation 5K and 1-mile fun run April 15 in downtown Pensacola. MSP Middle School students volunteered as part of their community service. Runners dressed as superheroes, and after the run there was a family-friendly street party and costume contest. All proceeds from the Downtown Justice Jog benefited the AWKO Justice Foundation scholarship fund for local high school seniors. MSP is proud to help support this family-friendly event to help provide funds for higher education to local graduating seniors. This is the third year that MSP has supported the event.

Gulf Breeze Middle School band students participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival in early spring at Escambia High School. The students earned 157 Superior and 15 Excellent ratings, and no ratings of Good, Fair or Poor. In addition to a rating, students also received helpful feedback from the judges that evaluated their performance. Students had the opportunity to earn more than one medal by playing a solo and in different combinations of ensembles. The Symphonic Band was assessed by a similar rating system at District Festival on March 9 at Pensacola High School. For the past 25 years, the GBMS Symphonic Band has earned Straight Superiors at District Festival under the direction of Susan Smithey, Director of Bands, GBMS. This year the band reached its 26th Straight Superior. The band has earned several awards from the state for having consecutive Superior ratings. “The success of the band program is attributed to the direction of Ms. Smithey, who instills enthusiasm and drive in her students,” said Heather Moorer, parent of a GBMS Symphonic Band student. “The students love her and want to succeed under her direction. She has a gift of teaching students to love music.”

Kids Vote for Favorite Books at A.K. Suter Elementary School

Young readers voted for their favorite Sunshine State Reader books using real ballots and real voting privacy booths and even a real vote tabulating machine. Then they each got a traditional “I Voted” sticker! Thanks go to the staff and volunteers in the Escambia County’s Supervisor of Elections office!

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Pine Forest High School Hosted Congressman Gaetz

Congressman Gaetz spent an hour in the Culinary Arts Academy kitchen working with a team of student chefs creating starwberry crepes. He then stopped by the Escambia County Fire Fighter Academy and showed off his knot tying skills. Afterwards, he visited with PFHS cybersecurity students AND an instructor broadcasting from Gbsi AND with Bellview Middle School Cybersecurity students all from the PFHS classroom. He then had chance to visit with the members of the PFHS School Advisory Council. Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2017

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Dixon Welcomes Special Guest Speakers When Dixon School of the Arts asks local community servicemen and women to speak with its students, there is no hesitation. Chief of Police David Alexander, III spoke to the scholars about conflict resolution and how it impacts daily living. He encouraged students to find alternative ways of handling situations with positive attitudes rather than poor attitudes that lead to arguing or fighting. Since the influence of social media on adolescents and teenagers is of particular importance, he also talked about the effects that social media can have on future relationships, careers and self-esteem. Alexander further expressed that even though social media plays a vital role in broadening social connections and learning technical skills, its risks cannot be overlooked. The lack or difficulty in self-control and susceptibility to peer pressure makes adolescents vulnerable to personal and social conflict. Chief Alexander then suggested possible resolutions for coping with such evils. Firefighter Captain Marquette Oliver spoke about the importance of education and how the learning process for future endeavors is never-ending. As he shared his career mobility, he explained the physical and educational requirements needed to stay employed, safe, competitive and successful. Many students have since expressed a desire to pursue community service positions such as law enforcement officers, firefighters or medical responders. Dixon is thankful to Chief Alexander and Captain Oliver for sharing educational knowledge and leadership experiences!

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Marcus Pointe Class Welcomes Special Guest

Marcus Pointe Christian School thanks Mr. Chastain, who came and did a science demonstration with Mrs. Marvin’s second-grade class before spring break. The class made lava lamps to demonstrate how water and oil do not mix. The water and oil molecules don’t fit together well enough for them to stay mixed even when we shake the bottle up and down. The oil blobs become much smaller when we shake the bottle, but when we stop shaking the bottle and let it stand still for a while, the oil bubbles start moving back together to form bigger “blobs” again. If left on the counter for a period of time, the oil and water will have time to separate almost completely. Colored water sinks to the bottom and the oils form a layer on top of it. The oil rises to the top because it is less dense than the water. Density is how much an object weighs compared to the volume of the space it takes up. In other words, if you have the same volume of water and oil, the water weighs more than the same amount of oil. Not only did the students learn some cool facts, but they also had fun making differentcolored lava lamps!

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Escambia High School Presents All Things Escambia

On May 9 at 8 p.m., Escambia High School will combine all aspects of its outstanding Fine Arts Department including band, strings, choral, theater, piano, dance, and visual arts to create a one-of-a-kind immersive and multimedia arts showcase at the Saenger Theatre. Escambia High School offers a broad range of arts curriculum with a high level of quality, and this presentation is designed to highlight “All Things Escambia!” The talented and creative staff includes Virginia Clark, Alicia Gifford, Dustin Hicklen, Angela Chavis, Emily Mixon and Micah Roland, all under the leadership of Douglas Holsworth. The evening will begin with a student art gallery in the lobby and mezzanine at 6:30 p.m. Performances by the Escambia High jazz band, chorus, band, strings, dance and theater classes will combine in unique ways to highlight student collaboration, demonstrating that together we can achieve greater things than we could ever do apart. Music will range from George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” through pop mega hits by Whitney Houston and Norah Jones to movie soundtracks from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The finale will feature more than 150 of the best student performers in Escambia County in a full symphony orchestra with festival chorus. All seats general admission. This event is free and open to the public. The Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger. com. Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2017

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Little Flower Kindergarten Class Thankful for Sponsors

Little Flower Catholic School kindergarten teacher Miss Grantham received a huge blessing from the McKenzie Law Firm, who sponsored her kindergarten classroom this year. The firm’s generosity is greatly appreciated. The children showed Ms. Randy and Ms. Cathy a big LFCS “thank you” when they came to visit recently!

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Gulf Breeze Middle School Chefs Cook Breakfast

Aspiring chefs at Gulf Breeze Middle School whipped up breakfast in their Family Life and Consumer Science class. Teacher Pam Lord has taught good old-fashioned “home ec” for many years. Students learn the basics of cooking in the first semester and sewing techniques in the second semester. This is a favorite elective class for Gulf Breeze Middle School students and one of the last of its type in the county.

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Montessori Students and MESS Hall Visit Summer Vista Assisted Living Facility

On March 28, Montessori School of Pensacola’s fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders visited with residents at Summer Vista Assisted Living Facility. Pensacola MESS Hall also joined that day to present a large-scale map of Mars to both students and residents. MESS Hall was recently the recipient of a grant from the Buzz Aldrin Share Space Foundation. Students received lessons about Earth’s closest neighbor and also built a Mars rover. MSP Middle School students interviewed the seniors with questions such as, “Where were you when the USA landed on the moon?” MSP staff member Tricia Kruse coordinated the event and said, “It was a very powerful experience for the students and residents.” Middle school students were very “pumped” after they completed the interviews. They said things like: “I loved talking with them. They were so happy to see us and had a lot to talk about.” “They said jokes I didn’t understand, but I did learn from them.” “I liked how they enjoyed us asking them questions. I think it helped them feel useful.” MSP will continue these special “brain exercise” visits to Summer Vista where they plan and research a theme ahead of time to then go and discuss with seniors to get firsthand historical accounts.

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Escambia High Excels at Latin Competition

Little Flower English Project Turns into Funny Skits

Middle School English students at Little Flower Catholic School worked together in small groups to write and perform a skit that included at least one line with a double negative. Students collaborated on a topic, worked together to write the script, and were in charge of providing props or costume pieces to help tell their story. Once complete, small groups presented their skits to the whole class. It was a wonderfully silly time!

Escambia High School’s Latin Club has the motto, “Non scholae, sed vitae discimus,” which means “Not for school, but for life we learn.” Recently the students proved to themselves and many others that they also learn to win trophies... lots and lots of trophies! Escambia High’s Latin-speaking Gators earned a second-place finish at the Florida State Latin Forum. “They have been working very hard all year and did an outstanding job representing Escambia High, as well as Escambia County,” said Amy Hornick, EHS Latin instructor and Latin Team sponsor. “We were the only school to place in the top five in both Creatives and Academics, and the only public school to place top five overall.”

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Egg Hunt at Montclair Elementary School

Thank you, Gulf Power! You are GREAT Easter Bunny helpers! Teams of volunteers set up egg hunts for the grade level they help from pre-K to 2nd grade. This photo was from the team dedicated to assisting Montclairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten teachers and students.

Egg-cellent Day at Cordova Park

Every grade level had an egg-centered project leading up to Easter at Cordova Park Elementary School. One grade made a nest across the top of a cup then rested an egg on top to test the nestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength... another grade made cars and used the eggs as crash test dummies... the fifth-graders attempted to create a protective container that could protect the egg during a drop.... then they were dropped from the bucket of a Pensacola fire truck. Round One was from 20 feet up. The survivors were closed back up and dropped from 35 feet... and some of them even survived this! Thank you, Publix, for the eggs - so many eggs! And thanks for the help from the PTA STEAM Team! 19

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GBMS Art Students Develop Anti-Drug & Anti-Bully Poster

Gulf Breeze Middle School art students developed this Anti-Bullying and Anti-Drug pledge poster and created individual public service announcement posters to share the important message. Students learned the importance of communicating responsibly through art, and also employed traditional printmaking techniques to create the large poster.

Special Day at Escambia Westgate

Escambia Westgate School hosted a special version of Special Olympics for some of its youngest students as well as students from neighboring schools. Additional assistance came from students in the Tate High School Early Childhood Education Academy.

Little Flower Students Celebrate Pi Day Eighth-grade students enjoyed Pi Day at Little Flower Catholic School March 14 by completing various math problems in groups involving Pi. Then they all celebrated by eating Pi. It was a fun learning day in math class.

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Montessori School of Pensacola held its annual gala event at the Pensacola Yacht Club April 1. This event is the school’s yearly fundraiser, which includes an auction of artwork made collectively by each classroom. The event celebrated the school’s 40th anniversary, as well as the 20th anniversary of the first 8th-grade graduating class. Parents and staff enjoyed an evening of live music, auctions, dinner and fun. This event raises funds to support the enrichment events for the following year, as well as special curriculum-enhancing purchases, such as computers and playground equipment. A special performance by Ballet Pensacola can-can dancers went along with the event’s western theme.

Gulf Breeze Middle School’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Kickball Tournament was held on April 6. Thirty-nine teams faced off on a beautiful spring day for annual Kickball Champion bragging rights; seventh-grade “Life is Good” team were the victors. Shown are the ESE & friends team, “The Overcomers,” (in blue) with their friendly rivals, “The Firecrackers.” Students have raised more than $3,000 for Relay for Life. The Beach Breeze Relay for Life event will take place on May 12 at 6 p.m. at the GBHS track.

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Visiting Artist Sharon Cope Inspires Dixon Scholars

With the world at their fingertips, vast amounts of information are just a click away for Dixon School of the Arts students. However, in the age of modern technology, simpler mediums of art tend to be overlooked, such as using beach sand for sand art, up-cycling melted plastic bottles for sculptures, or using Q-tips to paint empowering messages and spiritual affirmations. Q-tip artistry was brought to Dixon by Sharon Cope. She humbly participated in the Dixon morning devotion among students and expressed her artistic sentiment. “I paint so others can smile.” Shortly thereafter, Cope led students to an art class filled with creativity, life lessons and positive affirmations for the budding artists. She taught them how to paint images, words and people using the end of a Q-tip. “Art is my first love and I love to create it,” she says. But the cost of paint brushes forced her to consider less traditional methods of painting. “I originally painted with my fingers but was embarrassed about constantly having paint under my nails,” she explained. This embarrassment led to her use of Q-tips to design her artwork. Much of Cope’s art is inspired by one of her favorite artists, Annie Lee, who paints faces without features that allow everyone to connect with her art.

C.A. Weis Holds Career Field Day

What is a Career Field Day? A day where agencies and companies come to an elementary school to give students a chance to learn about their career field AND they plan a hands-on activity like a sack race, an obstacle course, a chance to dress up in real fire gear, a chance to try CPR on a training doll, try their hand at running a cash register and more! Thanks go to CareerSource Escarosa for woking with C.A. Weis Elementary School and SOOOO many partners! Thanks also go to everyone who attended the event, talked to kids and conducted activities.

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Teens and Checkbooks Q: My daughter is 15, and she’s had jobs around the house and been on commission and the envelope system for years. She’s very good about saving and not spending on silly things. We recently opened a checking account for her, and I was wondering what bills you think we should assign for her to pay on her own? A: This sounds a lot like what we did with our kids. She’s obviously bright and motivated, so the first thing you do is explain to her the seriousness and responsibility associated with a checking account. The next step is for her to

balance the checkbook with you looking over her shoulder. Do this with her for several months, while you keep one eye on the account, too. After that, I want her to do it alone and show you her work. Her balance should match yours and the one at the bank. As soon as she demonstrates competency, and you feel comfortable that she can handle things, I want you to start putting her clothing budget in the account. You know, the weirdest thing happened with our girls at this stage. They suddenly started shopping at less expensive stores. It’s amazing when they see that the dollars associated with these purchases can run out. My bet is you’ll see some changes in her value choices. Just take it step-by-step, a little at a time. The more they exhibit competence, wisdom, and confidence, the more you can release them.

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isn’t all about math. Personal finance is only about 20 percent math. The other 80 percent is behavior. We list debts in the debt snowball in order of the smallest to the largest balance, putting as much as possible toward the smallest while paying the minimum payments on the others. The reason, as I mentioned earlier, is behavior modification. It helps you see yourself making a dent in your debts. It’s easier to change bad habits when you see quick results from your efforts to eliminate negative behaviors. Paying off the smallest debts first, instead of the debts with the highest interest rates, will give you quick wins that will help keep you motivated. It provides proof that you can succeed and become debt-free!

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Before becoming a parent, the idea of disciplining children seemed fairly straightforward. It follows logic that if you set limits, use consistency, and respond firmly, but lovingly, children will learn to correct their behavior. As I became a more experienced mother, I quickly learned that traditional methods of discipline, such as time out, do not work with every child, every time. Thinking outside of the traditional methods of discipline and trying new and creative consequences may improve behavior.

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Buy it back - Toys left on the floor after the designated pickup time will be confiscated by a parent. Children will be allowed to buy back each item for $1. (www.notconsumed.com) If the children are not earning an allowance, they may do something extra around the house to earn the item back.

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Practice makes perfect - When chores aren’t done to the parent’s standards, have kids “practice” doing it over and over again until they become an expert. (www.imom.com)

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Silly faces - “If siblings were fighting, they had to make five faces at each other. They would end up laughing and forget what they were fighting about to begin with.” says Marianne Lincoln, mother of five.

Team spirit - Siblings who fight can also be assigned projects or chores to work on as a team. By the end of the day, they will have learned to work together.

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Open door policy - If your teen slams the bedroom door when angry, take away the privilege of privacy and remove the door for a week. Donations - If your kids consistently leave clothing on the floor, collect it for donation to a local charity. If they decide they aren’t ready to donate it yet, have them pay you what it would cost them to buy it from a thrift store. (www.parenting.com)

Safety first - It is not safe to drive when people are shouting and making a commotion in the car. If the kids are too rowdy, pull the car over and wait silently until they are quiet.

Take time - If you child is dawdling and makes everyone late, have them sit out of the fun when you arrive for the same amount of time they wasted at home. Early to bed - If the child has a bad attitude and you suspect it’s because they are not getting enough sleep, move up bedtime by 5 minutes each time you need to remind them to improve their behavior.

Kid’s choice - When children misbehave, try allowing them to choose their own consequence. This method gives them control over their fate, teaches them to think about their actions in the future, and makes imposing the consequence easier. Stand alone - If the child will not stop tipping his chair at dinner, simply take the chair away and have him stand while he eats. (www.notconsumed.com) Teach respect - “I have a friend that has her children wash the other’s feet if they are being disrespectful to each other.” says Shannon, mom of three. 5308 Stewart Street Milton, FL 32570 Phone: (850) 626-3091

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With some patience, a sense of humor, and some creativity, parents can use the art of creative consequences to teach their children in a fresh and memorable way that will have lasting results. GPP Sarah Lyons is a stay at home wife and mother of six children, including 18 month old triplets. Using creative consequences with her kids has improved their behavior and encourages healthy relationships with each other.

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A Page in a Book

Books with Room to Grow Having big goals is an important part of every child’s imaginative vista. While children have natural age-related boundaries, with patience and creativity, there are ways that kids can explore their current territory and prepare to grow. Inspiration found in every day moments can help kids build their confidence as they grow into their element and closer to their goals. The following titles each

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By Peter H. Reynolds (Orchard / Scholastic) Unhindered by the whatever setting he’s in, a young boy takes flight as he navigates the various paths daydreams can follow. Even though the world sometimes tells him to sit still or be quiet, his ability to imagine lets him exceed every day confinements. From sounds and light to other sensory explorations, the boy’s daydreams take him through a vibrant landscape of his own making. Touching on the power of imagination to exceed our physical limits, this title is an uplifting paean to daydreams and their ability to transport us. From the creator of ‘Ish’ and ‘The Dot’, Reynolds’ newest entry brings the lively benefits expanded thinking to every child’s bookshelf.

I Can Be Anything

By Jerry Spinelli, Illustrated by Jimmy Liao (Little Brown / Hachette) With the unbounded exuberance that defines a child’s perspective of grown-up life, ‘I Can Be Anything’ follows a lively little boy as he muses about all the things that he can be when he is older. He could be a ‘dandelion blower’ or ‘puppy-dog holder. The important jobs of ‘gift unwrapper’ and ‘snowball smoother’ are also tempting to this young man as he looks at his future. The beauty of this career search is that all the fabulous jobs the boy ponders are occupations that are ideally suited for a child. Colorful edge-to-edge illustrations paint a lively picture of a future where anything is possible for the forward-thinking child.

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By Deborah Diesen, Illustrated by Mary Lunquist (Farrar Straus Giroux / Macmillan) A mother and daughter gently plant bulbs in the earth and patiently pass time waiting for them to bloom. Over the following months they enjoy celebrations, daily adventures, trips and even moments of sadness. But throughout the days, their bulbs are silently growing slender stems towards the sun, dreaming of the day they will break the surface and bloom. With opening end papers that feature delicately illustrated tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs and closing pages that show the fully bloomed flowers, this story offers a beautiful analogy of how the smallest seed of inspiration can eventually grow into fully bloomed reality. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.

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ParentingToday’sTeens by Mark Gregston

The Four Attitudes of Teenagers Nothing brings down the mood of your household any quicker than a teen whose outlook has gone south. A bad attitude. Stinkin’ thinkin’ can ruin anybody’s day. At some point, every teen drives every parent crazy over a bad attitude. The symptoms include (but aren’t limited to) the classic eye-roll, the angry outburst, the sarcastic retort, the very loud and long sigh, the cold shoulder, the hot temper, or the look your child gives you that declares, I think everything you’re saying right now is totally ridiculous. Some teens grow into their brash behaviors and wear them like a badge of honor. Others pull a Jekyll and Hyde trick—one minute a sweet and caring child, the next an angry and arrogant teen. You’re never quite sure which teen is going to show up. Recognizing which attitude our teen exhibits will help us address the behavior and find a peaceable resolution in our homes.

Angst - The child with angst demonstrates a constant dread—a fear of life and the world. He hates going to school, is afraid of social events, or angry about the state of the world. This outlook on life is common among kids who look around at the state of our culture— famine, war, disease, murder, inequality—and think, Hey, this is not right! I don’t know if I really care about this world after all. It’s a pretty crummy place. So they develop an attitude of anguish and try to block out the world. Even with their best efforts to remain shielded, they can’t help but express sorrow, worry and fear that spills over into other people’s lives. For the child with angst, dad or mom, you have to put it all into perspective. Show your teen that this world has good things to offer, as well. Unfortunately, it’s the tragic and evil things that receive the majority of the spotlight in media. Take time to point out the myriad of pure, noble, right, and true things happening all around the world. Talk about Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2017

the things worth celebrating. Show your troubled son or daughter that life has more joy and happiness that what he or she can see at the moment.

Anxiety - Maybe you’ve noticed that there

seem to be more anxious adolescents than ever. Our society is silently producing more and more young people who are stressed, stretched, and strained. They feel the concerns and pressures of parents, peers, or culture (and maybe a mixture of all three) and gain an attitude of self-doubt and apprehension. This is the child that develops social qualms, has levels of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and lives in a state of fear about all the terrible things that could happen to them. When you interact with them, they put off an air of restlessness and trouble. Hey, a little anxiety is a great motivator. Pressure can help us study harder, practice more and prepare better. But too much worry and your teen can quickly spiral out of control. If you see your child with these tendencies, give them the freedom to take a break. At the dinner table, don’t talk about what needs to be done tomorrow or the problems of the day. Instead, laugh. Tell a story. Watch TV. Give your worried child an opportunity to breathe and escape the world that overwhelms them. Assure your son or daughter that it’s okay to drop the tension once in awhile to relax and have fun.

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a teen with an angry attitude, you’re in good company! At some point, every parent experiences the wrath of an angry child. For a teenager, rage can be processed in a variety of ways. I’ve seen irate kids punch holes in the drywall or bang their heads onto the floor in fury. But I’ve also seen teens turn that anger inward, and become depressed, isolated and lonely. In working with teens for over thirty years, I have discovered that all anger is an emotional response to an unmet need. This 28

need could be something important like wanting praise or acceptance, or it could be something trivial like not having a new phone or being grounded. It’s important to realize that anger is not necessarily a bad thing. Everybody gets fired up from time to time. But an angry attitude should not be excused or ignored. If you encounter a fiery flare up with your child, don’t match their temper with your own. Instead, say something like … You’re coming off like you’re very angry. Do you need some time to cool down? If your teen turns their wrath into a cold shoulder, don’t abandon them. Get them to open up and share what’s going on. Also, dig into the “whys” of your child’s anger. Are they mad about something in school? Are they upset about a broken relationship? Are they unhappy with some decisions they’ve made? It’s not a good idea to isolate an angry child. Getting at the root of your kid’s anger defuses the whole encounter and allows discussions to take place on a calmer level.

Arrogance - The arrogant attitude is the one that can really get under your skin. You see this attitude when kids say, Mom, you’re dumb. Or, Dad, you can’t understand. Man, makes your blood boil, doesn’t it? But this cocky attitude is a sign of insecurity, a sense that a teen is not measuring up so they have to put on a false bravado to mask it. If you’re living with a child in need of daily attitude adjustments, you are not alone! We shouldn’t excuse a teen’s behavior or coddle their bad attitudes. Instead, the most important thing to teach your teen is that they can choose their attitude. They don’t have to be controlled by their emotions. They have the power to think correctly and adjust their attitude. And that’s a powerful lesson for us all. Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

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Our children are being raised in a world much busier than the one we grew up in. Schedules are so full that multi-tasking is a normal process for them. They eat dinner in the car on the way to practice and memorize their spelling words while emptying the dishwasher. Family time has been reduced to winding down in front of the TV at the end of a long day. It’s time to put our multi-tasking skills to better use and bring back an interactive family time. Get up off the couch, shut off the screens and enjoy some family time fitness. Can’t think of anything to do? Keep reading for a little inspi-

Family Fun Runs – Sign up the family for a 5K walk/run in your area. These family friendly courses lead participants through colored foam, glo paint, mud and even obstacle courses. While many events are connected to charity fundraising, some of them are just for fun. Laser tag – This adrenaline raising activity is a great rainy day plan for families. Players wear

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My Run – Choose different categories such as walk, run or bike and let the app record your route, time, speed and calories burned. Fit Quest Lite – A fun, interactive game for your iPhone. Move your body while holding your phone to help the baby squirrel get back home. It’s as fun to watch as it is to play. Fitness Buddy – This app’s free version contains over 400 exercises with descriptions and workouts. The paid version offers over 1700 exercises! Instant Heart Rate – Place your index finger on your iPhone camera to get your hate rate reading in 10 seconds. Seven Minute Work Out – This app by Wahoo Fitness is the #1 fitness app in 127 countries. It offers 12, 30-second exercises (with 10 second intervals). You get a complete workout in seven minutes – great for families on the run. Simply Yoga – Wind down at the end of your busy day with your own personal yoga instructor. Videos demonstrate poses and offer 20, 40 or 60 minutes workouts. lightweight targeted vests and carry a “loaded” laser gun. Played in a semi dark room with plenty of places to hide, teams try to hit their opponents target and get points for each hit.

Hiking – Local forest preserves and state parks offer trails with various levels of difficulty. Park district jogging paths often include fitness stations along the pathway. Pack some water, a snack and the family dog for an afternoon of family fun. Pull out the bikes – Many of the local trails are set up for bikes as well. Let the kids ride their own bicycle or bring them along in a bike trailer if they are younger. Cycling 10-12 mph burns 30-45 calories per mile depending on your weight.

Trampoline arena – While it looks like a lot of fun, jumping on a trampoline uses a lot of energy. In addition to simple trampoline jumping, many arenas include dodge ball courts and air-robics classes. Explore your city – On a recent trip to the city, our family spent the day exploring on foot. We walked an incredible six miles while sightseeing, shopping and snapping pictures. Although the city is filled with transportation options, we didn’t want to miss anything. Walking burns 100 calories per mile, leaving plenty of room for a guilt free dinner.

Pick-up games – Even the busiest of families can find time for a 30 minute pick-up game. Challenge a neighboring family to a quick game of soccer at the park or basketball in the driveway. Other family games include volleyball, kickball or Frisbee golf. Get out on the water – Rent a canoe, rowboat, kayak or paddleboats for a little exercise and inexpensive fun. Did you know that paddling uses 7 muscle groups including arms, shoulders and core?

have weekend and evening open skate times and offer family fun packages. If you prefer wheels over blades, check out the local roller rink instead.

Video games – Yes, you read it right. I am encouraging family fitness in the form of a video game. Try Wii Just Dance, Wii Fit Plus, Kinect Sports for Xbox or Sports Champion for PS3. The kids will love the opportunity to play with their game systems and their parents will like the games that get them off the couch. GPP

Fun on the ice – If the weather isn’t cooperating at the outdoor skate park, head to the ice rink to cool your heels. Ice rinks often 31

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three busy teens. They are a multi-tasking family who combines fitness and family time whenever possible.

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Grace Lutheran Church

6601 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, 32504 Theme: Maker’s Fun Factory Dates: June 5 - 9 Times: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: K - 6th grade Meal every night! (850) 476-5667 gracepensacola@bellsouth.net www.gracepensacola.org

Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church

75 Fairpoint Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Theme: Maker Fun Factory Dates: June 12 - 16 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: Ages 4 years - rising 6th grade Please register online at gbumc.org. Contact sfrew@gbumc.org with any questions (850) 932-3594 sfrew@gbumc.org www.gbumc.org

Holy Cross Episcopal Church

7979 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Pets Unleashed PLUS: Where Jesus Cares FUR You! Dates: June 12 - 16 Times: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Ages: Ages 3 years - 5th grade A team of qualified and dedicated volunteers offer a week-long, half-day camp that features daily Bible study, songs, games, crafts and tons of fun! Children, ages three through twelve are eligible to participate and older children are invited to serve as helpers. Contact the office to register. (850) 477-8596 office@holycrosspensacola.org www.holycrosspensacola.org

St. Luke United Methodist Church

1394 East 9 Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Passport to Peru: Discovering God’s Good Gifts Dates: June 12 - 16 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm VBS is open to children who turn age 4 by September 1st, 2017 - completed 5th grade. Our VBS is free of charge. The website to register is https:// vbspro.events/p/events/0d3082 (850) 477-3145 esther@stluke-umc.org www.stluke-umc.org

Registration begins May 14! VBS is Free! Early registration is highly recommended. Dress Casual. We know how to have fun! We will enjoy a small snack each night. Children must be age 3 by June 1, 2017 (and potty trained) through Fifth graders for the 2017-18 school year. (850) 476-5818 www.cokesburychurch.com

Potential Church

3351 Creighton Road Pensacola, 32504 Dates: June 14 - 16 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: K - 5th grade (850) 549-3880 www.potentialchurch.com

First Baptist Church

500 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32501 Theme: Galactic Starveyors Dates: June 19 - 23 Times: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Kids who have completed Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to become Galactic Starveyors. They will set out to discover the incredible mysteries of the final frontier right from our own backyard! As Galactic Starveyors, kids will search the skies and God’s Word to uncover God’s truth etched in His handiwork. They will discover that the God who created everything there is – the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible – wants a relationship with them! Register at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=38734 (850) 433-5631 lharrison@fbcp.org www.fbcp.org

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800 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Galactic Starveyors Dates: June 19 - 23 Times: 8:30 am -12:00 pm Ages: K - 5th grade Online pre-registration-available at hillcrestchurch. com April 2-June 11 & registration-available week of VBS (850) 476-2233 www.hillcrestchurch.com

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Trinity Presbyterian

3400 Bayou Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Theme: The Fruits of the Spirit! Dates: June 19- 23 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: K -5th grade (850) 432-3505 www.trinitypcola.org

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18 West Wright Street Pensacola, 32501 Dates: June 26 - 29 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm “Vacation Bible School at Christ Church Parish is based on “The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters.” As part of a Lenten project, Christ Church Parishioners have written and planned a very special VBS just for you!!! VBS will be June 26-29; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us for a wonderful adventure to Fairytale Village where many of your favorite fairytale characters learn about charity, forgiveness, love, and hope! Each day, the children will learn bible stories, play games, make fun crafts, share ‘a spot of tea,’ and learn fun songs!” (850) 432-5115 www.christ-church.net

Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church 1030 North 57th Avenue Pensacola, 32506 Dates: June 23 & June 24 Ages: K4 - 5th grade Please contact the church office for specific VBS information and registration. (850) 456-7463 www.mgumc.org

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1836 East Olive Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Galactic Starveyors Dates: June 19 - 23 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Come join us this summer for Vacation Bible School at Olive Baptist Church! VBS is open to ages K5 – 5th grade completed. Come join us for free games, inflatables, snacks, craft and dynamic worship. Contact the church office or check our website for registration information. (850) 476-1932 jlloyd@olivebaptist.org www.olivebaptist.org

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3960 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32504 Theme: Galactic Starveyors Dates: June 26 - 29 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: K - 5th grade Online pre-registration-available at hillcrestchurch. com April 2-June 11 & registration-available week of VBS. (850) 476-2233 www.hillcrestchurch.com

Charity Chapel

5820 Montgomery Avenue Pensacola, 32526 Theme: Maker Fun Factory Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 9:00 am -12:15 pm Ages: Ages 4 years - 12 years Registration April 27 – June 19 (850) 944-5520 mary@charitychapel.org www.charitychapel.org

Community Life United Methodist Church 4115 Soundside Drive Gulf Breeze, 32563 Theme: Maker Fun Factory Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Ages: Ages 4 years - entering 6th grade Created by God, Built for a purpose! Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God! Children will participate in daily experiments, games, “live” Bible stories, missions, snacks and more at Maker Fun Factory VBS! Register now! (850) 916-1660 kmcgrew@clc.life www.clc.life

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Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church

3600 Creighton Road Pensacola, 32504 Theme: Operation Arctic Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: Ages 4 years - rising 6th grade Grab your parka and snow boots! We’re headed deep into the stunning Arctic Circle which is filled with treasure and thrills to explore! As we venture into the cold tundra, we’ll discover that the BIBLE: -Is the Book of Books, unique in every way! Our VBS program is Free and open to children ages 4 years - rising 6th graders. Please contact the church office for questions. (850) 476-8496 info@fbcpensacola. org or tpate@fbcpensacola.org www. fbcpensacola.org

100 Andrew Jackson Trail Gulf Breeze, 32561 Theme: SUPER HEROS Dates: July 10 - 13 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: PreK - 5th grade (older sibling “helpers” okay too) Registration open NOW-- email or download forms on website or call Kim Carruth, Director of Children’s Ministry 850-932-3625. We are located at the corner of Daniel Drive and 100 Andrew Jackson trail. (850) 932-3625 dce.gbpc@bellsouth. net or gbpc@bellsouth.net www. gbpresbyterian.org

Klondike Baptist Church

Little Flower Catholic Church

6495 Lillian Highway Pensacola, 32506 Theme: Tracking Mary Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Fee: $25/one child; $45 for two or more (850) 455-5641 www.pensacolalfs.org/

Pine Summit Baptist Church

2920 Bellview Avenue Pensacola, 32526 Theme: Maker Fun Factory Dates: June 26 - 30 Times: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm Ages: K-5th grade (850) 944-2888 www.pinesummitbaptist.org

St. Rose of Lima

6451 Park Avenue Milton, 32570 Theme: Camp Out: Getting S’more out of Jesus Dates: June 26 - 30 Ages: K - 5th grade (850) 623-3600 lewisk@srl.ptdiocese.org www.srolparish.org/

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East Brent Baptist Church

4801 North Davis Hwy Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Operation Arctic Dates: June 26--30 Times: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Ages: Ages 5 years - 6th grade Please register online at our website. Ages: for kids 5 yrs old by June 26th to kids who have completed 6th grade (850) 477-5812 info@eastbrent.com www.eastbrent.com/vacation-bible-school.html

First Presbyterian Church

33 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Dates: July 3, 5 -7 (VBS will not meet on July 4) Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Please contact the church office for specific VBS information and registration. (850) 438-9619 hailey@fpcpensacola.com www.fpcpensacola.com

7201 Klondike Road Pensacola, 32526 Theme: Rome (Paul and the Underground Church) Dates: July 10 - 14 Times: 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: K4 - 6th grade Please call the church office for more information. Visit our Facebook page for updates! (850) 944-6776 www.lovepensacola.org

Smyrna Baptist Church

7000 Pensacola Blvd Pensacola, 32505 Theme: Over the Moat Dates: July 10 -13 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please contact the church office for specific VBS information and registration. (850) 477-0998 www.smyrnabaptist.org

McIlwain Presbyterian Church

1220 East Blount Street Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Upward Bound Dates: July 10 -14 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Join us each night as we explore the Arctic and discover the coolest Book on the planet! Registration Dates: May 21 – July 10 (850) 479-6575 info@campuschurch.com www.campuschurch.com

fun filled week learning about Jesus! Registration is available on our website. (850) 932-8197 Rebecca@coastlinelife.com www.coastlinelife.com

Northridge Church

6500 North W Street Pensacola, 32505 Dates: July 17 - 21 Times: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: K- 6th grade Light supper served (850) 477-1100 firstpent.org@firstpent.org www.firstpent.org

2075 East 9 Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Champions Dates: July 17 - 19 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: PreK - 6th grade Please contact the church office for specific VBS information and registration instructions. (850) 478-6724 info@northridgechurch.org www.northridgechurch.org

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115 Saint John Street Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Operation Arctic Dates: July 11 - 14 Times: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Ages: Ages 4 years - 6th grade

1122 Oriole Beach Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Dates: July 17 - 21 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: Ages 3 - K We will be having a Preschool VBS at Coastline July 17-21! This VBS will be from 9am-12pm for ages 3-completed Kindergarten. The cost is $20 per child. Kids will be joining us for an exciting and

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

4257 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Dates: July 17 - 21 Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: Ages 3 years - 4th grade Come enjoy a Bible based VBS with music, crafts and Bible stories for all ages. It’s a VBS with a purpose: to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Ages: 3 (must be potty trained) to having completed 4th grade. Registration : June 5 - 30 (850) 932-9127 goodshepherdlutheranschool.1@ gmail.com www.goodshepherdlutherangulfbreeze.org GPP

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Learning at Home Many of the most vital lessons for children begin at home. I remember realizing this when I took off from work for a period of time with each of my kids. Through constant stimulation and interaction, a child begins to advance in speaking, using motor skills and understanding concepts. Although I don’t have a background in education, I came to see that I could be a teacher at home. In fact, I know that I’m the best teacher for my children. Over the years I’ve learned that continual narration, observation and exploration, and resources help me build the foundation for my kids to do well in school and life. In addition, one lesson can lead to another.

Narrate Constantly

Talk, talk and talk more. You cannot speak enough when it comes to helping your children. Dr. Dana Suskind’s book Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain details how critical parent talk, words, and nurture are to a child’s life, especially in the first three years. She remarks, “The brain is almost entirely dependent on what it encounters on its ride to full development.” In other words, the more we talk to our children and narrate the world around us, the more chances our youth will have

in being better communicators. Suskind compares talking often to food needed for growth, saying it is needed “for optimum social nutrition and intellectual” development. You may be tired on a particular day or you may be more introverted and don’t feel like talking. On days like this, put on an educational program or music for your children. But take short breaks from discussion. I noticed a big difference in my two year old’s tantrums and outbursts after I spent time finding ways to communicate with her. When I spoke frequently and explained everything I was doing all the time, my daughter finally began to catch up. It knocked down barriers that were once between us. Children are sponges and really do soak up the information you give them.

Observe and Explore

As age appropriate, include your kids in what you are doing. Help them observe and explore in your home, in your backyard, in your neighborhood and every place you visit. Any activity can lead to an educational lesson. Go for a walk. Write down animals and plants you see. If you don’t know what they are, describe them. Include the color, shape, where it was found and more. Look them up at a later time. A few weeks ago, my kids found a ladybug in our yard. We jotted down a few features about it. My girls asked me questions like how to tell if a bug is a male or female, what food they eat and how they move around the backyard. Since I’m not a plant or animal expert, I informed them that we can turn to resources to continue learning. Their simple questions can lead into lessons of history, science and math. 35

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After our exploration, my oldest daughter and I performed an internet search. We looked up details on the ladybug, for example. We found interesting facts that neither of us knew. This included how to tell the gender markings of a bug. We also learned the benefits of having them in our garden. Turn to the library for other resources on any subject. Locate books on the topic you wish to study with your children. Look for an organization that you can visit to continue the lesson, such as a nursery or garden store. Perhaps you can find an expert on the subject who can speak to your kids in person. Arrange a group activity with other parents and children. Any task can lead to an educational opportunity. You can measure ingredients for a quick math lesson. Find out about an animal using science. Write a poem about that lady bug in the yard and how it makes you feel to complete an English assignment. Possibilities are endless. Be the first and last teacher for your child. After exhausting your resources, return to talking and narrating constantly. Let the learning cycle continue. So much can be done at home and with little effort too. As parents we should foster a love of education for our children and never let it end. Mandy B. Fernandez is a writer living in Pensacola, Florida with her husband and two children. She has a B.A. in English with a minor in Technical Writing. She writes on topics such as business, education, creative arts, health, family life, parenting and natural foods. In addition she loves sharing humorous stories, poetry and essays about womanhood and motherhood. Her first children’s book, Kazoo Makes The Team, was just released. Visit her at www. writtenbymandy.com.

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Thinking About Video Game Violence Once school is out, many kids turn to video games to fill their extra free time. Unfortunately, deciding which games are unacceptable has the potential to create family conflict not only between parents and kids, but also between spouses. One Harris poll found that mothers were much more likely than fathers to make rules about video games, perhaps because they were less likely to be gamers themselves. Many gamers believe that violent video games can be a healthy outlet for aggressive feelings. They point out that during the twenty years when video games have been popular, the rate of violent crime has actually decreased. Although it’s true that most gamers do not become criminals, it is also true that these decades have seen a rise in other types of aggression including bullying. Dr. Craig Anderson, Director of the Center for the Study of Violence, in Ames, Iowa, believes the link between video games and aggression is indisputable. After analyzing 130 research studies, he found conclusive evidence that exposure to video game violence increases both aggressive thinking and behavior and reduces empathy and kindness. “All games teach something,” Anderson observes, “and that ‘something’ depends upon what they require the player to practice.” At the same time, violence turns out to be surprisingly hard to define. Is it harmful to have an avatar that slays dragons with a sword? Is it damaging to pretend to be a football player who flattens another player? What’s the effect of taking the point of view of a soldier shooting enemy combatants? Obviously, the rules that make sense for video game violence change as children mature. For kids under 12 who are still developGreater Pensacola Parents I May 2017

ing a sense of right and wrong, it makes sense to exercise tight control. Seek out games that have educational value and, whenever possible, pro-social values. The non-violent games section of CommonSenseMedia.org is a good place to start. Around middle school, many children, especially boys, will lobby hard to play games that are popular with their friends. Although it’s tempting to ban certain games, that approach doesn’t necessarily give your son the tools he’ll need to evaluate games he encounters at the homes of friends or, eventually, in a college dorm room. Instead, talk to your child about what he or she hopes to get from the game he wants to play. A sense of comraderie with friends? The thrill of doing something forbidden? The challenge of conquering difficult obstacles? Have your child make a case for why the game is a good way to spend free time. Then express your own concerns, being as specific as possible about why a particular game worries you. Does the game endorse gang culture or criminal behavior? Promote use of drugs and alcohol? Include language that is coarse or obscene? Encourage disrespect toward women or minorities? Include violence that is unnecessarily brutal or gratuitous? Talking through these issues won’t be easy and, in the end, you are likely to decide that certain games have no place in your home. Still, research suggests that the conversations are worthwhile because they help young people think critically about the content of video games and that, in turn, makes them less susceptible to their influences. Here are other things parents can do at every age. 36

Play games together when you can. If you aren’t a natural gamer, let your child walk you through the game. Pay attention to things that are constructive—cooperation among players to get to a goal, strategic thinking, coordination. Notice the effect that the game has on your child. Does he or she become animated, aggressive, confident, withdrawn? Use ESRB ratings. They aren’t perfect, but they will protect kids from some of the most violent games. (For an explanation of the ratings, visit www.ESRB.com) Supplement the ratings by talking to other parents and reading reviews from organizations that respect the values you are trying to instill in your children. Doubting a certain game? Rent before you buy. Teach healthy conflict resolution. From a young age, help your child express feelings and develop empathy for the feelings of others. Actively encourage your kids to resolve disagreements through creative compromise. Teach them how to release anger and frustration without violence. If your child is having trouble resolving conflicts peaceably in real life, restrict access to video games. Enforce time limits. Research suggests that the aggressive spill-over from video games is less serious when kids have the self-discipline to step away from the game. Help your child develop that kind of self-control by establishing time limits for video games. If necessary, enforce the rules with parental controls. Finally, it’s important to remember that the powerful teaching capabilities of video games can be enlisted to promote cooperation and goodwill instead of aggression and mayhem. At Screenagers, they’ve compiled a list of ten games that provide a great gaming experience without a lot of gore (http://tinyurl.com/ h2m7oal). If parents can encourage video game companies to develop more games like that, everyone in the family will be happy! 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, 2017, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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When is the last time you let your child inspire you? With so many sources of online inspiration, it’s easy to find inexpensive embellishments for transforming any bedroom from blah to beautiful through the eyes of your teenage beholder. Follow these steps for bicker-free results.

Clean Inside & Out. You will likely get some resistance from your teen when cleaning supplies invade her hallowed space. But a deep clean while you are preparing to redecorate is sure to make future clean-ups quicker and easier. Once you explain this, your enthusiasm will likely be met with reluctant compliance. A snack might be helpful at this point to keep everybody’s energy up.

Phase One: Prepare The Canvas Out With The Old. The first job, purging all the items no longer appreciated or wanted, is the hardest. But knowing that a room redo will swiftly follow makes this chore a bit merrier. Have your child select some music and then lead them step-by-step through cleaning out drawers, closets, bookshelves, and cubbies. You’ll be demonstrating an important life skill he will be sure to appreciate someday.

Let Furniture Breathe. Reposition the primary furniture—bed, dresser, desk, vanity, and bedside table—for optimal results. Avoid a cramped feeling, allowing air to flow between all the pieces of primary furniture. If any pieces need a fresh coat of paint, now is the time to tackle the task. Be sure to provide plenty of good ventilation if painting and allow ample time for adequate drying.

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Go For Effect. Now is the time to consider what the tone of the room will be. Are you going for more of a dark man cave with fluorescent night lighting for your skater boy? Or are you going for more of a modern shabby chic for your Mr. Darcy fan? Whatever style suits your tween-teen, sum it up in one sentence that you both come up with together. This phrase will guide the rest of the process. Treat The Windows. A great way to create year-round versatility is to hang two layers of curtains. First use a heavy curtain with a tighter weave to block out light and keep in heat. Then add a sheer style curtain on top for warm days. If you provide pullbacks on either side of each window, your child can arrange the curtains to match the temperature and his mood. A Range Of Lighting. If you can put the overhead light on a dimmer, do it. If not, provide an array of overhead, tabletop, and wall lighting combinations that can be adjusted to suit the time of day and your child’s tastes. Smooth Storage. Dirty clothes go in the hamper. School papers get piled in the paper sorter. The activity bag hangs on the hook in the closet. If everything has a place to go in advance, that’s where things will end up. Otherwise expect to find them dumped on the floor in the foyer, kitchen, or on the stairway. Consider the flow of your child’s stuff and make way for what is sure to go in and out. Cubes with sliding drawers or bins come in handy for keeping collections out of sight yet within reach.

Phase Two: Accessorize Away! Now comes the fun part, however, only participate in the decorating phase if you are invited. Your job as the parent is to provide the materials for your child to embellish the room to match his personal tastes and then step out of the way. You can veto anything garish or dangerous, but give your child a chance to explore his own tastes. If you are standing there wrinkling your nose each time he makes a move, that’s not helpful. Here’s what you can provide instead. 1. Dreaming Of Decals. Rather than painting the entire room, which can be costly and time-consuming, why not turn to wall decals to alter the vibe instead? Search on Etsy as well as on Amazon for the most inspired, least expensive deals whether tribal, urban, or romantic. Favorite quotes or sayings may also be available. 2. Wire The Room. This is not about eavesdropping, although maybe you should! This is about providing your teen with ample opportunities to hang images throughout the room without having to put a hole in the wall each time. Purchase picture wire from your local art supply or hardware shop and loop it tightly around two screws to create a clothesline effect. Anchor the screws if necessary, so the wire will not become heavy with clothes-pinned items and pull the screws out. You can go horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or create a zig-zag pattern using more screws. Hit the laundry section of the local dollar store or superstore for clothespins. Or find colorful mini-clothes pins in office supply stores or online. 39

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3. Their Name Or Initials. There are lots of options for purchasing monogrammed items for your child’s room. Look on Etsy for items that often don’t cost extra to customize. Or as an inexpensive alternative, pick up your child’s initials from your local art supply store or spell her name out with letters. Then embellish the letters with fluorescent paint, glitter, magazine collages, fabric, or a combination that suits your child’s personality.

6. Charge it! No, not the credit card. Set up a simple devicecharging station for your little battery-burner. Start by mounting a surge protector against the molding near a power outlet. This will keep it from getting kicked around and yanked out of the wall. Then mount a photo ledge within cord’s reach of the surge protector. Secure the cords to the wall using a cord management system (check out Quirky and Bluelounge brands on Amazon). And, voila! You have a perfect place for your child to park her devices when not in use.

4. The Dangle Factor. Don’t forget to look up. Teens often spend a lot of time laying down and looking up at the ceiling. Your teen can make a custom mobile out of images using two styles of photo clip copper mobiles found on Amazon. You can also purchase a three-tier wire hanging basket at your local kitchen supply store or on Amazon and use it to display interesting objects.

7. Printer Power. Rather than running to the store every time your child wants to print a new photo, stock up on some 4 inch x 6 inch photo paper. Instragram heart collage? No problem. Just print out square photos and cut them to size. New BFF? Print out the selfie on glossy or matte. Ex-boyfriend? Keep a few sharpies around for embellishing old photos in a therapeutic manner.

5. Don’t Spare The String Lights. Twinkle, twinkle, little lights— string lights are cheap and add instant ambiance. Ask yourself if your child would prefer volume (perhaps a giant twinkling spiral on one bare wall), minimalist (one string where the walls meet the ceiling, utilitarian (several rows of lights with photos clipped right on the light wire), embellished (pink rose lights in a mostly white shabby chic room), or a combo (white lights twisted with tulle and ribbons to grace a headboard). When it comes to string lights, your imagination is the limit. Just be sure to keep

Happy room redo! There is nothing that says, we love you even though you keep growing up on us, like a newly decorated bedroom. GPP Christina Katz is a journalist, author, and coach, who enjoys creating seasonal vignettes throughout her home. She is always curious to see what her teenage daughter will dream up each time she decides to re-decorate her room. They both find plenty of decorating inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest.

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With sedentary entertainment establishing itself firmly in the landscape of kid’s pastimes through video games and other electronic outlets, finding ways to lure kids outdoors and into the sunlight is a growing challenge. Providing children with activities and toys that offer enough fun to counter the indoor lazies can be the catalyst that gets kids off the couch and outside to play. Fight the siren call of the sofa with these awesome resources that beckon kids toward better recreation in the great outdoors.

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The tactile delight of sand play has called to kids for ages. The Step2 Sand Table elevates this experience with a versatile design that offers a venue for sandbox high-jinks, water play and more. The lock-down lid that keeps sand or water protected from elements and debris also features formed roadways for cars and toys to explore when the box is covered. The table vs. ground box design subtly supports movement and exercise as kids stand and move around as they play. With the play area raised, sandy bottoms and tracked-in debris from seated sand boxes is minimized. Perfect for patios, porches and driveways, the Step2 Sand Table lifts sand play to a new level.

Drawing on a nostalgic past-time that many of today’s kids have yet to experience, kite flying offers a powerful experience for youth as they test the wind and use it to power their own vehicle of flight. Ideal for when the wind picks up, the Rainbow Kite is an easy to assemble and navigate toy that helps kids become sensitive to air currents as they launch and direct the loft of this kite. Improved coordination, predictive thinking and patience are all benefits that can evolve from a child’s kite flying experience. This kite’s bright rainbow graphics are reflective of similar sky bound delight that draws our eyes upward with wonder and awe. For one of the best outdoor experiences when the breeze blows in, go fly a kite!

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Kicking the ball around is always better with a goal for the ground game. The Kidoozie Goal quickly turns any lawn or dirt surface into a practice arena for kids to run, pass and kick with a goal in sight. Using easy pop-up design, this goal slips right out of its travel bag, unfolds and anchors down quickly with no game delays. Improved physical coordination, dexterity and sportsmanship can be welcome rewards as kids move the ball toward the goal. Ideal for single kickers or group play, the Kidoozie Pop-up ‘n Play Goal is the perfect portable package of outdoor activity for fun-sized soccer fans.

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Cat’s Seed to Table Cooking 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Join our gardener Cat for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. Cost: complimentary (you will just eat a sample, not a full meal). Please reserve your spot by calling (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visiting http://everman.org/.

Tuesday, May 2

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. Call (850) 452-3604 or visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ for more info. Market in the Breeze 4 p.m.-dark 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 and crafters for the perfect gift. For more info, visit www. marketinthebreeze.com. 2017 Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. The free concert series features a lineup of performers for every musical taste and is held each Tuesday night, through Oct. 31. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, spectators are encouraged to take their own lawn chairs and blankets. Pets and glass are prohibited. Organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. For more info, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com or call (850) 932-2257. Today’s performer is Crosstown. Blink 182 at the Pensacola Bay Center 7:30 p.m. With WAVES and The Naked and Famous. For tickets or more info, visit Ticketmaster.com, Pensacolabaycenter.com or call (800) 745-3000. Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. Stories, songs and movement designed to build future readers! For more info, call (850) 453-7780. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 4335353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Wednesday, May 3

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Charlotte’s Web 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jay Bixler and Maggie Crain. A literary classic! Meet Fern and her prize-winning pig, Wilbur. Wilbur and his barn yard buddies are lifted to notoriety when a clever spider named Charlotte spins miracle words into her web. This beautiful play about friendship and trust is truly “some play.” For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. St. Christopher’s Concerts 6-8 p.m. FREE family-friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola. Concessions available! Join us every Thursday through June 8 for great music for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair and beverage of your choice to enjoy the 2017 series featuring Gulf Coast musical performers such as today’s Cross Town Band. For more info, call (850) 292-3254 or visit http://www. scpen.org/christophers-concerts.html.

Friday, May 5

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime 2017 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. From lights to sound to costumes, it takes a village to bring a performance to life. This year’s Showtime is a lively performance featuring music of the more popular genres as well as some tried and true classics. For tickets, call (850) 434-7760 or visit http://pensacolachildrenschorus.com. Newsboys at the Pensacola Bay Center 7 p.m. For tickets or more info, visit Pensacolabaycenter. com, Ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000. The Pensacola Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting Meets the 1st Friday of every month at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program includes education segments, presentations by local business women and is designed to provide women with the resources and connections they need to help them grow personally and professionally. Lunch provided. Visit www.powerfulwomengulfcoast.com. 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. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Charlotte’s Web 3 p.m. Directed by Jay Bixler and Maggie Crain. For details, see May 4 listing. Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Free outdoor concerts in downtown Milton. Enjoy live music alongside the Blackwater River in the comfort of your lawn chair or convenience of your boat! Today’s performer is Modern Eldorados. For more info, visit www.floridasplayground.com/event/bands-on-theblackwater-35/ or call (850) 983-5466. Relay for Life 6 p.m.- midnight @ Community Maritime Park. Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Join us at the event to remember loved ones lost, honor all survivors of cancers, and to raise money

to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. Call (850) 435-1623 or visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_ id=81600&pg=entry Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. This class will focus on relaxation and restoration of the body through the use of yoga props and supportive postures. This class is ideal for all levels of yoga. Please bring a mat. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Saturday, May 6

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Charlotte’s Web 3 p.m. Directed by Jay Bixler and Maggie Crain. For details, see May 4 listing. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime 2017 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. For details, see May 5 listing. Pensacola SubWest Rotary’s Burger Battle by the Bay 11 a.m.-2 p.m at Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park. The only burgergrilling contest of its kind in Pensacola! Funds raised will benefit the SubWest Rotary Foundation and Take Stock in Children, an organization that provides college scholarships to low-income academically qualified students. Grilling teams may register as professional, civic or amateur. Cost is $150 per team. Burgers are not restricted to beef but must be prepared on a charcoal grill. For entry info and to sign up, visit www.burgerbattlebythebay.com or call (850) 232-5507. Admission is $10 in advance and includes tastings from all of the teams. Tickets are $12 at the gate. Paws on Palafox 3K Dog Walk 7 a.m. registration begins; 9 a.m. walk begins. Plaza de Luna, 900 South Palafox Street, Pensacola. The walk begins and ends with the view of the waterfront and includes the historic section of Pensacola and the vibrant downtown business district located on Palafox. Bob Tyler Toyota provides the lead pace car, while Woerner’s Landscape and Pet Supply awards each participant with a treat at the finish line. For more info, visit www. pensacolahumane.org or call (850) 898-3384. UWF Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremonies Pensacola Bay Center. Morning Ceremony @ 10 a.m. for College of Business, College of Health and Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. Afternoon Ceremony @ 2 p.m. for College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and College of Education and Professional Studies.  Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. For more info, visit www.palafoxmarket.com. 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. Saturday Studio Club at Pensacola Museum of Art 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Color, Value, Texture, Space, Shape,

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FamilyCalendar Line, and Form: The Seven Fundamental Elements of Art. Join us for one or all classes as we explore each element through discussion, practice, and fun art projects. This class is a great way for young artists to be introduced to the elements of art or to brush up on their skills. Ages 6-9: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; ages 10-13: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $10/members and $15/non-members per class. Register at www.pensacolamuseum.org. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Children 4 and under must have adult supervision. Parents can drop older 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. Call (850) 7333547 or visit www.mojogymnastics.com. Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. Our free beginner ukulele classes are designed to get you familiarized with the ukulele, including parts of the ukulele, how to hold it, how to tune it, basic chord shapes, basic strumming patterns and chord changes for your first song! The intermediate class focuses on learning songs and playing while singing along.For more info, call (850) 457-7557. 5th Annual Autism OdysSea 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Navarre Beach Marine Science Station 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach. Every child deserves to experience the sea! Activities include: touch tanks, sensory

stations, sea turtle crafts, animal encounters, kayaking (for ages 6 and up), fishing, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). $10 per person. Preregister at www.navarresciencestation.org or call (850) 261-2141. Grand Seasonal Opening of the Panhandle Butterfly House 10 a.m.-3 pm. 8581 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. Free. After Grand Opening, we will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Come visit us before closing on August 26. For more info, visit http:// panhandlebutterflyhouse.org/. Storytime at Barnes and Noble 11 a.m. 1200 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola. Join us as we read Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, followed by fun activities. Attendees will receive a mini-poster and bookmark, while supplies last. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info. Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse Museum 8 p.m. For more info, visit www.pensacolalighthouse. org/ or call (850) 393-1561. Debby’s Kitchen: Spinach Enchiladas and Pico de Gallo 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 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. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/ to reserve your spot in advance.

Sunday, May 7

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Com-

munity 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. Half-Price Sundays at Pensacola Museum of Art Noon-4 p.m. 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. Tickets purchased during the Sunday hours are half price through August 27. For more info, call (850) 4326247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Charlotte’s Web 3 p.m. Directed by Jay Bixler and Maggie Crain. For details, see May 4 listing. Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Showtime 2017 2:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. For details, see May 5 listing. Pensacola State College Spring Graduation Ceremony 2017 3 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. All graduates should

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FamilyCalendar arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony and park in the east parking lot. Friends and family members cannot accompany you to the first level. Ushers will be in the area to provide assistance. Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series 6-8 p.m. FREE. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St., Pensacola. Concerts are family-friendly and concessions are available. Bring coolers, blankets and lawn chairs but leave glass containers and pets at home. Call (850) 436-5670 or visit http://pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com/ for more info. Tonight’s performers are the Modern Eldorados. Art on the Boardwalk Noon-6 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. Ten artists will show and tell each Sunday through September.  In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. Shenanigans: Family-friendly Improv 4-5 p.m. First City Improv in the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company space, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Room 211. Visitors are encouraged to bring along beverages, kids and snacks if they desire. The atmosphere will be casual, and admission is free. For more info, visit setsco.org/first-city-shakespeare or call (662) 278-8383.

Tuesday, May 9

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. 2017 Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Today’s performer is True Blue Band. For details, see May 2 listing. Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. Escambia High School Presents: All Things Escambia 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre. Escambia High School will combine all aspects of its Fine Arts Department including band, strings, choral, theater, piano, dance, and visual arts to create an immersive and multimedia arts showcase. The evening will begin with a student art gallery in the lobby and mezzanine at 6:30 p.m. Music will range from George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” through pop megahits by Whitney Houston and Norah Jones to movie soundtracks from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Pirates of the Caribbean. ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION. This event is free and open to the public. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Wednesday, May 10

Senior Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet 6 p.m. Olive Baptist Church. Each year, Pensacola Sports brings together the top senior student-athletes in each sport from Escambia and Santa Rosa County schools

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for a dinner and scholarship recognition program. For more info, visit http://pensacolasports.org/seniorscholarathlete/. Story Seedlings 2:45-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Story Seedlings builds on the foundations begun in Sprouts with emphasis on chapter books. Lessons are geared for 4- to 7-year-olds, but siblings under 10 are welcome to join and participate as they like! Cost: complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. Museum Foundation Hosts Annual Naval Aviation Symposium The three-day event will feature a golf tournament on Wed., May 10, followed by panels and special events May 11-12. The theme for Symposium ’17 is “Power Projection in the 21st Century” and will consist of a number of panels and guest speakers who will provide briefings on the current and future role of naval aviation in modern Power Projection. The Symposium will culminate with a distinguished panel of flag and general officers who will discuss both current challenges facing Naval Aviation and future initiatives. For a full schedule of events, visit http://bit.ly/2oEcwJK. The Symposium sessions are FREE and open to active duty and retired military as well as the general public. Golf reservations are $50 per person, luncheon reservations are $25 per person and reception reservations are $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Foundation Office at (850) 453-2389 or visiting www.NavalAviationMuseum.org.

Thursday, May 11

St. Christopher’s Concerts 6-8 p.m. FREE family-friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola. Today’s performer is The Blenders. For details, see May 4 listing. Museum Foundation Hosts Annual Naval Aviation Symposium The three-day event will feature a golf tournament on Wed., May 10, followed by panels and special events May 11-12. For details, see May 10 listing. Celtic Woman Presents: “Voices of Angels” Tour 7 p.m. Saenger Theatre. Multi-platinum international music sensation and 2017 Grammy nominee returns with its all-new tour. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Cancer Study Group: How Tumors Thrive / Learn About Tumor Viruses 6-8:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. A group that studies about the illness of cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences. Call (850) 438-0402 ext. 17 or visit http:// everman.org/.

Friday, May 12

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories. Be amazed as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before!

Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. Watch Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang as they try and escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare, in their most daring adventure ever! Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Frozen, as they learn the meaning of true love. Purchase tickets at Pensacola Bay Center box office, Ticketmaster.com, Pensacolabaycenter.com, and by calling 800-745-3000. Military discount available at Box Office day of event only. Tickets start at $15. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 7:30 p.m. Nothing will prepare you for the dirty little secret Cass discovers in her husband’s sweater drawer. It is so shocking that our heroine has no choice but to flee to the honeymoon capital of the world in a frantic search for the life she thinks she missed out on. It’s a wild ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs as Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery that has her crossing paths with a blithely suicidal alcoholic, a lonely tour-boat captain, a pair of bickering private detectives and a strange caper involving a gargantuan jar of peanut butter, all of which pushes her perilously close to the water’s edge. For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Free outdoor concerts in downtown Milton. Today’s performer is The Blenders. For details, see May 5 listing. Decades Rewind 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre. This brand-new theatrical concert features more than 60 songs blended into unique medleys from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The most prominent decades in music history bring your memories to life with more than 100 costume changes and videos that turn back time. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Museum Foundation Hosts Annual Naval Aviation Symposium The three-day event will feature a golf tournament on Wed., May 10, followed by panels and special events May 11-12. For details, see May 10 listing. 2017 Relay for Life of Beach Breeze 6 p.m.-midnight. Gulf Breeze High School field. Free family event open to the public. Food, entertainment and fun. Call (850) 343-1161 or visit http://relay. acsevents.org. Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tiger Point Golf Club, 1255 Country Club Rd., Gulf Breeze. Annual Military Appreciation Month event honors active duty military personnel and veterans. Honorary teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard compete against each other for the Fairways to Freedom Cup and bragging rights. Tournament is open to the public and welcomes all teams. Visit www.gulfbreezechamber.com/pages/ fairways-to-freedom or call (850) 932-7888. Story Tyme with Grandma Jenkins: The Elves and the Shoemaker 11 a.m. Pensacola Children’s Museum, 115 East Zaragoza St. FREE. Grandma Jenkins has traveled all the way from England to read engaging stories that your kids will love. Don’t forget to stick around for cookies after the story. After all, she is a grandma and grandmas love cookies! For more info, call (850) 595-5985 ext. 112 or e-mail jmcmillen@uwf.edu.

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Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see May 6 listing.

members, first responders and patients who exemplify courage and determination in their own lives and for others. Join your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and community for a fun-filled day to raise awareness and funds for The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. For more info about the run, call Run Pensacola at (850) 435-9222 or visit https://foundation.sacred-heart.org/ everyday-hero-5k/.

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 May 6 listing. Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing.

Saturday, May 13

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment 2 and 6 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see May 12 listing.

Understanding Your Birth Options 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free informational session on birth options in Pensacola. Including hospital birth, water birth, home birth and choice of providers.Advantages and disadvantages of each options. Q&A session to follow. Presented by Stand & Deliver Midwives. Call (850) 4380402 ext. 17 or visit http://everman.org/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 7:30 p.m. For details, see May 12 listing. Bay Bluffs & Chimney Park Cleanups 9 -10 a.m. Come join the Pensacola Scenic Highway Foundation, Earth Ethics and Ocean Hour for a twolocation clean-up on Scenic Highway the second Saturday of every month. Location one is Bay Bluffs Park on Scenic Highway at Summit Blvd. Second location is two miles north at Chimney Park on Scenic Highway at Langley Ave. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Sign-in at 8:45. Please dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. E-mail oceanhourfl@gmail.com or BayBluffsCleanUp@ gmail.com; visit www.facebook.com/oceanhourfl or www.oceanhourfl.com. Or call (850) 207-9326 and leave a message.

Everyday Hero 5K Run/Walk 5K Starts at 8 a.m.; Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. *Race will have a cut-off time of an hour; Fun Run will not be timed or scored. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street. Honors doctors, nurses, parents, caregivers, service

Children’s Treasure Hunt - Fiesta of Five Flags 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bayview Park, 2001 East Lloyd Street, Pensacola. Free day of activities for kids and families feauring treasure hunting, toys, games and fun adventures. For more info, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/ fiesta-family-weekend or call (850) 433-6512. Films on the Field - Finding Dory Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr. Call (850) 934-5140 for more info. Freedom & Hope Luncheon to Benefit the Refuge for Women Emerald Coast 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Days Inn & Suites Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. Come enjoy a time of fellowship, music, lunch, a silent auction and a story of hope. Special worship performance by Phil Stacey, American Idol contestant that made his presence known with his amazing vocals. Guest speaker is Melissa Woodward King, sharing her inspiring story of strength and victory. For more info, contact michelle.jones@ refugeforwomen.org or visit www.rfwemeraldcoast.org. Black Jacket Symphony Presents “Led Zeppelin’s IV” 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of hand-

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picked musicians specifically selected for seach album, with no sonic detail being overlooked--the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www. pensacolasaenger.com/. Star Gazing on Pensacola Beach 6 p.m. For more info, see May 12 listing. Hall of Celebrities: Clime and Coconut the Clowns 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pensacola Children’s Museum, 115 East Zaragoza St. It’s time for music, singing and dancing in this free public program. For more info, call (850) 595-5985 x112 or e-mail jmcmillen@uwf.edu. Mother’s Day Storytime: How to Raise a Mom 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble, 1200 Airport Boulevard. This hilarious, heartwarming new story about raising a happy, healthy mom is filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas and lots of love! Activities to follow. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info. Tinker Tots at Pensacola MESS Hall 9-9:45 a.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street, Pensacola. Ages 3-kindergarten and their caregivers will explore biology during this workshop. $5/$7 member/nonmember per child. For more info, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org/ events/tinker-tots/. Science Discovery Workshop at Pensacola MESS Hall 1-2 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street, Pensacola. This hands-on program for grades 1-6 is free with admission and explores a different scientific topic each month. Preregistration requested. Visit www.pensacolamesshall. org/events/science-discovery-workshop/. Maker Studio at Pensacola MESS Hall 3-4 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street, Pensacola. Each month we will introduce a new skill or tool during our Maker Studio to pique your interest. Afterward you might sign up for one of our Open Make sessions to continue exploring! Included with admission. Grades 4 and up. Preregistration required. Today’s subject is wall engineering. For more info, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org/events/. Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. After riding a real steam train to the event park, passengers will be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy upon arrival at the Flashbeagle Dance Party. Activities include a fun and interactive dance party led by a professional DJ spinning kid-friendly tracks, dance lessons with Snoopy, photo ops with the characters, food and beverage, and mini-train rides. Tickets are $21 plus tax for children and adults. Kids 2 and under get in FREE. Advance reservations recommended. For more info, call 888-569-5337 or visit www.waleswest.com.

Sunday, May 14

Half-Price Sundays at Pensacola Museum of Art Noon-4 p.m. 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment 2 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see May 12 listing. Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series 6-8 p.m. FREE. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St., Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Tonight’s performers are Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 3 p.m. For details, see May 12 listing. Mother’s Day at the Gulf Breeze Zoo 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Get down to the Gulf Breeze Zoo with mom for Mother’s Day at the Zoo, amazing wildlife, and great times with the family! All moms receive a free train ride! For more info, visit www.gulfbreezezoo.org/ or call (850)-932-2229. Art on the Boardwalk Noon-6 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. For details, see May 7 listing. Shenanigans: Family-friendly Improv 4-5 p.m. First City Improv in the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company space, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Room 211. For details, see May 7 listing. American Girl Club: Kaya at Barnes and Noble 2 p.m. 1200 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola. Join us for fun, crafts, samples of cookies and drinks from our Barnes & Noble Cafe as we discuss American Girl Kit. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info. Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. For details, see May 13 listing.

Monday, May 15

Acorn Treehouse Theatre Auditions for The Further Adventures of Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. Directed by Debi Dunkerly and Jay Bixler, there will be 10 performances July 7-16. Old Granny Possum is entertaining us with her slightly irregular version of Snow White and Just the Two Very Tall Dwarves when she’s kidnapped by Bluebeard and his band of scurvy pirates! Thank goodness Nick Tickle has been hired to get her back. Can he outwit the kidnappers and save her or is she gone for good? The directors are looking for 10-20 young actors. Shows are daytimes and audiences are very young. For more info, call (850) 432-2042 or www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. One Pot Wonders 6-8 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. French cooking made easy with “One Pot” cooking techniques. Price: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot by calling (850) 438-0402 ext. 17 or visiting http://everman.org/.

Tuesday, May 16

2017 Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Today’s performer is Continuum. For details, see May 2 listing. Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. Acorn Treehouse Theatre Auditions for The Further Adventures of Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For details, see May 15 listing. Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Wednesday, May 17

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Thursday, May 18

St. Christopher’s Concerts 6-8 p.m. FREE family-friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola. Today’s performer is Infusion. For details, see May 4 listing. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 7:30 p.m. For details, see May 12 listing.

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Internet Safety Talk for Parents 6 p.m. Montessori School of Pensacola hosts this free event that is open to the public. The talk will take place at the 4100 Montessori Drive Campus and will cover Internet awareness topics for parents, including social media and responsible usage. FBI analyst Dylan Hite will lead the talk. Hite currently works in the Mobile, Ala. field office handling a variety of threats including Human Trafficking and Violent Crimes Against Children. He specializes in social media research and analysis. For more info, visit www.montessoripensacola.com.

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Veterans’ Meeting 4-6 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. These free monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Call Evelyn Coleman at (850) 543-2258 or visit http://everman.org/.

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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. The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting Meets the 3rd Friday of every month at the Hampton Inn & Suites from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us for this time of non-traditional networking and education. The program includes education segments, presentations by local business women and is designed to provide women with the resources and connections they need to help them grow personally and professionally. Lunch provided. Visit www.powerfulwomengulfcoast. com. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 7:30 p.m. For details, see May 12 listing. Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Free outdoor concerts in downtown Milton. Today’s performer is The Reunion Band. For details, see May 5 listing.

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Project Greenshores & Bartram Park Cleanup 9-10 a.m. Wayside Park West. Come join Ocean Hour’s clean up at Project Greenshores, also know as Wayside Park West, the third Saturday of every month. Project Greenshores is at the Three Mile Bridge on Bayfront Parkway, 745 Bayfront Parkway. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be supplied. Sign-in at 8:45. Please dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. The second location is Bartram Park located at 211 Bayfront Parkway, Pensacola (Behind the Fish House). E-mail: oceanhourfl@gmail. com; visit www.facebook.com/oceanhourfl or www. oceanhourfl.com. Or call (850) 450-1112. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Wonder of the World 7:30 p.m. For details, see May 12 listing. Music for Families 9:30 a.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place. Instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts, science and other pre-concert hands-on activities followed by a special performance with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. For more info, call (850) 435-2533 or visit www.pensacolasymphony.com. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing. Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony Noon-12:30 p.m.The Jacksonian Guard is a Pensacola re-enactment group of Jacksonian era and Spanish soldiers, fifers, and drummers who perform a Colors Ceremony every third Saturday, in Plaza Ferdinand, on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. The ceremony commemorates Pensacola’s 195th Birthday & Florida as a U.S. Territory. For more info, call (850) 466-5220.

Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse Museum 8 p.m. For more info, visit www.pensacolalighthouse.org/ or call (850) 393-1561. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Fireworks Saturday 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. The most spectacular night of summer gets even better after the conclusion of the game. Enjoy the most magnificent firework show on the Gulf Coast! Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Call (850) 934-8444 or visit BlueWahoos. com for more info. 3rd Annual Lionfish Removal & Awareness Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Plaza De Luna, 900 S Palafox Street, Pensacola. The combination of a festival and tournament with activities for divers, land-lovers, and the whole family! Divers removed 8,089 lionfish from Florida waters during the two-day tournament last year. For more info, call (850) 529-2475 or visit http://reefrangers.com/ event-info/. Gulf Breeze Optimist Family Fishing Rodeo Weigh-ins from 2 to 5 p.m. Shoreline Park South, 1374 Whisper Bay Blvd Suite 35, Gulf Breeze. This year, more than $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. There is a $1,000 cash grand prize. Entry fee is $25. Kids 9 and under are free with an adult entry. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/gboptimistclub/ or call (850) 261-3731. Milton in May Kicks Off Santa Rosa’s Summer

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 May 6 listing.

St. Ann’s 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze. Packet Pick-Up May 18 and 19 at St. Ann; Pasta Dinner for participants during the packet pick-up on May 19. The After-Party on May 20 includes: live band – Loaded Goat, free Chick-Fil-A, beer booth from Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub, free Dunkin’ Donuts, free Panera bagels, free Starbucks coffee, huge kids’ section including two bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and the Disney Store providing arts and crafts. There will also be a silent auction and toy drive for The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. For more info, visit www.StAnns5k.com or call (850) 529-3245. Storytime at Barnes and Noble 11 a.m. 1200 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola. Join us for a storytime featuring Little Ree. New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star, The Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond, brings us the first book in a brand-new picture book series with stories inspired by life on the ranch. Coloring and activities to follow. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info. Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. For details, see May 13 listing.

Sunday, May 21

Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing. Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see May 6 listing.

1 p.m. At 5 p.m., the Bad JuJu band will take the stage on South Willing St. The Barbecue on the Blackwater contest will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blackwater WaterFest will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday featuring fun waterslides and free rides for children under 12 years old. The Camp Fire Car Show will start loading at 8:30 a.m. and will award the top three cars in seven different divisions. Awards for Barbecue on the Blackwater and the Camp Fire Car Show will be at 3 p.m. For more info, visit Facebook @MiltoninMay.

Half-Price Sundays at Pensacola Museum of Art Noon-4 p.m. 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Historic downtown Milton along the Blackwater River. This festival features a car show, WaterFest, Bands on the Blackwater, and a BBQ Festival. During the weekend, there will be additional activities such as the Blackwater Pyrates, who will perform boater safety checks at Carpenters Park and Russell Harber Landing, as well as the Blessing of the Fleet along the Blackwater River at

Pensacola Blue Wahoos McDonald’s Family Sunday 4:05 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. Families can enjoy Sunday afternoons at Pensacola Bay with the Blue Wahoos! Presented by McDonald’s, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field. Call (850) 934-8444 or visit BlueWahoos.com for more info.

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3rd Annual Lionfish Removal & Awareness Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Plaza De Luna, 900 S Palafox Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 20 listing.

Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing.

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. For details, see May 13 listing.

Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. For details, see May 13 listing.

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Gulf Breeze Optimist Family Fishing Rodeo Weigh-ins from 2 to 5 p.m. Shoreline Park South, 1374 Whisper Bay Blvd Suite 35, Gulf Breeze. For details, see May 20 listing. Art on the Boardwalk Noon-6 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. For details, see May 7 listing. Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see May 7 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 May 7 listing. Shenanigans: Family-friendly Improv 4-5 p.m. First City Improv in the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company space, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Room 211. For details, see May 7 listing.

Monday, May 22

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Bark in the Park 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. You and your furry friend can watch the game from Hill-Kelly Hill! Call (850) 934-8444 or visit BlueWahoos.com for more info.

Treehouse Theatre Auditions for CATS 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. Directed & choreographed by Roxie Alyssa Smith, music direction by Kathy Johansen, assistant direction by Katelyn Geri. There will be 11 performances July 21-August 6. Prepare 16 bars (a verse and a chorus) of a pop or Broadway song. Please bring sheet music or instrumental .mp3 (we have a speaker that you may plug your device into). NO a capella! Dress or be prepared to dress for dance. No flip flops, bare feet, etc! All actors must be able to dance at moderate to expert level. All dancers must be able to sing at least chorally. For more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. Annual Spring Fling Golf Tournament 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Perdido Bay Golf Club, 1 Doug Ford Drive, Pensacola. $75 per player and $50 for active or retired military. Registration fee includes your lunch, green fee, cart, range balls and numerous drink holes! For more info, visit http://business.visitperdido.com/ events/details/annual-spring-fling-golf-tournament-6323 or call (850) 492-4660.

Tuesday, May 23

2017 Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Today’s performer is Moderate Chop. For details, see May 2 listing. Treehouse Theatre Auditions for CATS 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre. For more details, see May 22 listing.

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Market in the Breeze 4 p.m.-dark, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see May 2 listing.

Thursday, May 25

St. Christopher’s Concerts 6-8 p.m. FREE family-friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola. Today’s performer is Bay Bridge Band. For details, see May 4 listing. Cancer Study Group: Cooking with Vegetables 6-8:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 11 listing. Heroes Among Us ~ Veteran Speakers Series 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park and Wall South, E Romana St. & Bayfront Parkway, Pensacola. Representing those who have distinguished themselves in combat from every generation and branch of the Armed Services. Guest of Honor: Doc Donald Ballard, Hospital Corpsman Second Class, USN, Medal of Honor, Republic of Vietnam. Call (850) 436-5680 for more info.

Friday, May 26

Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Free outdoor concerts in downtown Milton. Today’s performer is Dusty Sanderson Band. For details, see May 5 listing. Hill-Kelly Movies In the Park Series Showtime 8:15 p.m. Free movies presented by Cox will return to the Community Maritime Park once each month through August 4! Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets then spread out on the lawn to watch the movie underneath the stars. Movies are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Concessions are available but picnic baskets are welcome. No pets or glass containers please. Movies are shown at the Hunter Amphitheater with grass seating only. For more info, call (850) 4365670 or visit www.playpensacola.com/1162/Hill-KellyMovies-In-the-Park-Series.

Arcadia Mill Arts and Crafts 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Lane, Milton. Children will make coffee filter butterflies. All materials will be provided for free, and each activity is estimated to be completed in 30 minutes. All participants must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or adult. For more info, call (850) 626-3084 or e-mail arcadiamill@uwf.edu. Graffiti Bridge 5K Walk/Run 8-11 a.m. Have you ever painted the world-famous Graffiti Bridge? We will be closing down the street two hours prior to race start for you to have access to the Bridge. Unless a train comes you’ll have un interrupted access to “Tag” the bridge.  BYOPaint. For details and registration, call (850) 261-6171 or visit www.graffitibridgerun.com. Ghost Hunt at Pensacola Lighthouse Museum 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.pensacolalighthouse. org/ or call (850) 393-1561. Storytime at Barnes and Noble 11 a.m. 1200 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola. Join us for a storytime with Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie. Coloring and activities to follow. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info. Pensacola MESS Hall Opens New Exhibition: Science of the Story 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street in Downtown Pensacola. All-new exhibits to engage visitors in science discovery related to popular stories. Grow and shrink with Alice in Wonderland. Build a house for the three pigs. Protect Humpty Dumpty in his big fall. And more. Workshops every Tuesday and Thursday allow more in-depth exploration of topics. Preregistration is recommended for all workshops. For more info, visit pensacolamesshall.org.

Sunday, May 28

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see May 7 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 May 7 listing. Half-Price Sundays at Pensacola Museum of Art Noon-4 p.m. 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Art on the Boardwalk Noon-6 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. For details, see May 7 listing.

Story Tyme with Grandma Jenkins: Rumplestiltskin 11 a.m. Pensacola Children’s Museum, 115 East Zaragoza St. FREE. For details, see May 12 listing.

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway Welcomes PEANUTS: The Party Express Event! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Silverhill, Ala. For details, see May 13 listing.

Saturday, May 27

Shenanigans: Family-friendly Improv 4-5 p.m. First City Improv in the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company space, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Room 211. For details, see May 7 listing.

Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). See May 6 listing.

Monday, May 29

Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see May 6 listing.

Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing.

Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park and Wall South, E. Romana & Bayfront Parkway, Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 434-6119 or visit www.veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com.

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Pensacola Memorial Day Concert 5-7:30 p.m. at Community Maritime Park. This FREE concert featuring the Pensacola Civic Band will honor the military service of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The highlight of the concert will be 99-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Emond, as he conducts the band in Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. Several other Pearl Harbor survivors will share their accounts of that time in our nation’s history. There will be food vendors at the Amphitheater. Concert goers should bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the concert. For details, visit www.pensacolacivicband.org.

Tuesday, May 30

Market in the Breeze 4 p.m.-dark, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see May 2 listing. Preschool Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing. 2017 Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. Located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. Today’s performer is Deception. For details, see May 2 listing. Pensacola Sports Racquet Round-Up 2017 Series of free tennis clinics offered around the Pensacola area throughout June. The clinics are open to children of all skill levels between the ages of 4-12. Racquet RoundUp exists to introduce the area’s youth to the game of tennis in a fun and casual learning environment. The

children will be taught by local tennis professionals through a series of creative games, drills, and casual game play. Participants are encouraged to bring their own racquets and appropriate close toed shoes, water bottle, towel, change of clothes. If a child does not have a racquet, free racquets will be available to use during the clinic. Held at Roger Scott Tennis Center May 30-June 1; Naval Air Station Pensacola June 9. For more info, visit http://pensacolasports.org/racquetroundup/ or call (850) 434-2800. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 2 listing.

Wednesday, May 31

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Wahooloween 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. This Wahoo Wednesday we will have spooky goblins, ghosts and candy! Bring everyone out for a fun night, and fans with the best costume will be recognized!Call (850) 934-8444 or visit BlueWahoos.com for more info. Pensacola Sports Racquet Round-Up 2017 Series of free tennis clinics offered around the Pensacola area throughout June. For details, see May 30 listing. Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Fiesta Days Celebration 7-10 p.m. at historic Seville Quarter. Entertainment, decorations and food in five rooms, each saluting our history under the flags of the five governments that have flown over Pensacola. Join the Surrender of the City in Phineas Phoggs at 7:15 p.m. as local dignitaries such as the Mayor, Fire Chief, Supervisor of Elections, Escambia County Sheriff and Pensacola Naval Air Station Commanding Officer surrender the City of Pensacola and its citizens to DeLuna and his Queen for the Fiesta

Season. Tickets are $35 per person including food, two drink tickets, live entertainment and commemorative Fiesta medallion. Tickets sold in advance through the Fiesta of Five Flags office, 2121 W. Intendencia Street. For more info, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/fiestadays-celebration or call (850) 433-6512.

Thursday, June 1

St. Christopher’s Concerts 6-8 p.m. FREE family-friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Today’s performer is Al Martin. For details, see May 4 listing. Pensacola Sports Racquet Round-Up 2017 Series of free tennis clinics offered around the Pensacola area throughout June. For details, see May 30 listing. Tunes by the Dunes Free Summer Concert Series 6-8 p.m. Sand Crab Pavilion in Navarre Beach Park (directly north of the Navarre Beach Causeway and Gulf Boulevard Intersection and just east of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier). The free concert series takes place weekly through August 31 and will showcase a variety of local musicians ranging from Jazz, Reggae, Southern Rock, Country, Oldies and much more. Spectators are encouraged to bring their beach blankets and lawn chairs for a night of free family entertainment. Each week, concert-goers are encouraged to come hungry and purchase concessions provided by Navarre Chamber member restaurants. Tonight’s performer is Swingtown, a Steve Miller Tribute Band. For more info, visit www. floridasplayground.com/event/tunes-by-the-dunes-freesummer-concert-series/.

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FamilyCalendar 2,000 fans ages 14 and under will receive a mini baseball bat with a quote from James Andrews, M.D. to promote awareness about overuse and specialization in baseball. Call (850) 934-8444 or visit BlueWahoos.com for more info. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Footloose 7:30 p.m. Directed by Billy Buff with musical direction by Tina Buran. An explosive musical bursting on the stage! Ren and his mom move from Chicago to a small farm town. But Ren is not prepared for the rigorous rules and control created by a local preacher. Featuring an award-winning selection of Top 40 hits that will have you on your feet cheering for the boy! For tickets or more info, call (850) 432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Free outdoor concerts in downtown Milton. Today’s performer is Bay Bridge Band. For details, see May 5 listing. Pen Air Grand Fiesta Parade 6:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Pensacola. For details or a parade application, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/parade or call (850) 433-6512. Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see May 2 listing.

Saturday, June 3

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Fireworks Saturday 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. For details, see May 20 listing. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Footloose 7:30 p.m. Directed by Billy Buff with musical direction by Tina Buran. For details, see June 2 listing. Centennial Imports Fiesta Boat Parade Sets sail from the Pensacola Yacht Club at 1 p.m. The parade of more than 25 marine vessels will start at the mouth of the Bayou Chico Bridge and make its way to the Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. The community is encouraged to join the procession of boats escorting Don Tristan DeLuna’s yacht to the shores of Pensacola Beach where he will be welcomed by Chief Mayoki, his Queen, White Dove, and tribe at the DeLuna Landing Ceremony. For more info, visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/fiesta-boat-parade or call (850) 433-6512. Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see May 6 listing. Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see May 6 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For info, see May 6 listing.

Sunday, June 4

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Footloose 3 p.m. Directed by Billy Buff with musical direction by Tina Buran. For details, see June 2 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 May 7 listing.

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Half-Price Sundays at Pensacola Museum of Art Noon-4 p.m. 407 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Shenanigans: Family-friendly Improv 4-5 p.m. First City Improv in the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company space, 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Room 211. For details, see May 7 listing. Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series 6-8 p.m. FREE. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St., Pensacola. For details, see May 7 listing. Tonight’s performers are The Emerald Coast Blues Brothers.

Saturday, June 10

2017 Tri The Island Triathlon Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. The nationally known Santa Rosa Island Triathlon, Inc. is producing this quality event to welcome firsttimers to the sport and to provide an outstanding racing experience for seasoned triathletes. A sold-out field of 500 athletes is expected to compete. The race distances are a 300-yard swim, 10-mile bike, and 2-mile run. Call (850) 434-2800 or visit www.santarosaislandtriathlon. com/ for details.

Classes

Community Education

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.

Prenatal & Childbirth

Baptist Women’s Center offers you choices to tailor your experience from early pregnancy to months following your baby’s birth. Our experienced team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience one of a kind. To register or for more info about our classes, call (850) 434-4567 or visit www. ebaptisthealthcare.org/birth. Baby Care Basics – 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. $20 per couple. 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. $20 per couple. Prepared Childbirth – This class prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey by understanding the process and offering coping skills. $90 per couple. All-day or four-class series available. 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. Tours of Baptist Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Unit Please call (850) 434-4567 to reserve your tour time.

Tours are available Mondays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Monthly Series Package – $125 per couple and includes Prepared Childbirth, a four-class series or one all-day class, one Breastfeeding class and one Baby Care Basics class.

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.sacred-heart. 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. 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.sacredheart.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 first-time 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. www.greaterpensacolaparents.com

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birth is a family affair, and we encourage the involvement of family and friends in the birth process. For more information about The Family Birthplace or childbirth classes at West Florida Hospital, call (850) 494-4368. Breastfeeding Classes For pre-delivery parents. Topics include: How breastfeeding works (How the Breast Makes Milk), Latch & Positioning, When to Feed Your Baby, How to Know Baby is Getting Enough Milk, Breast Care, Pumping, Storing and Bottle-Feeding with Breastmilk. This is a Power Point, Videos, and Question/Answer Class. Mom, Dad, and caregivers are welcome. For more info, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparation - 4-Week Series Join us for a PowerPoint presentation with videos on the subject of: understanding pregnancy, understanding labor, a birth story, understanding comfort techniques/options for pain control, understanding medical procedures, understanding cesarean birth, understanding newborns, understanding postpartum, and tour of the labor unit/suite. This 4-week course goes into a little more detail than the intensive 4-hr course. . For more info, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http:// westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirth-preparation. Understanding Birth Express Class Condensed version of our 4-week Childbirth Preparation class into one day, has many great topics, features and video clips including: understanding pregnancy, labor, medical procedures and cesarean birth. Very interactive and we finish with a tour of the Family Birthplace. Please call (850) 494-4368 for any additional questions.

Support Groups Parent Support

Baptist Mommy & Me Play Group Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Free support group for moms with babies up to six months old. Next meetings are Thursdays, May 11 and 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info, call (850) 434-4567. La Leche League Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Our mission is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Free. Next meeting will be held June 1 from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/event/la-leche-league-9/. LEAPS New Mom Support Group Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. LEAPS (Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support) is a self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Guest speakers and self-care activities will be provided and are free of cost. Pre-crawling babies welcome. Free. Next meetings will be held May 3 and 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/event/leaps-new-mom-supportgroup-3/. 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 850-416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacred-heart.org/ childbirth. Pensacola Parents of Multiples Meets the second Thursday of every other month at Sacred Heart Women’s and Children’s Hospital Meeting Room C/D down the hallway next to the cafeteria. Meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m. on June 8, August 10 and October 12. We normally have a family holiday dinner in December. 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, visit pensacolamultiples.com or call (850) 449-4208.

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/.

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Smurfs: The Lost Village

The Fate of the Furious

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B Violence: BSexual Content: AProfanity: A Alcohol / Drug Use: A The MPAA has rated Smurfs: The Lost Village PG for some mild action and rude humor. While previous cinematic adventures (The Smurfs and The Smurfs 2) have mixed the drawn characters with live action humans, this episode is back to a fully animated effort. In this production, the creators have acknowledged some of the problematic issues of an all-male society, minus one outlier. Smurfette (voice by Demi Lovato) is the only female in the sequestering, and she (gasp) is not a real Smurf. For those who haven’t studied the complete Smurf canon, the evil wizard Gargamel (voice of Rainn Wilson) created Smurfette in an attempt to lure the other Smurfs and harvest their magical powers. However, Papa Smurf (voice of Mandy Patinkin), the patriarchal leader of the community, used his spellcasting abilities to change her into the lovely Smurfette she is today. This backstory is important because Smurfette is the spotlight character in this movie. She’s sad because all the other Smurfs have easily identifiable traits, which are reinforced by their adjective naming convention. Jokey Smurf (voice of Gabriel Iglesias) plays jokes, Nosey Smurf (voice of Kelly Asbury) spies on people, and Baker Smurf (voice of Gordon Ramsay) has nice buns. But who is Smurfette? Even Brainy Smurf’s (voice of Danny Pudi) amazing new machine can’t identify her true passions. Desperate to try new ideas and activities to discover who she really is, Smurfette ends up near the far edge of woods and meets something she never thought existed: Another female Smurf. Convinced there must be another village of Smurfs, she returns to solicit help from her friends Brainy, Clumsy (voice of Jack McBrayer), and Hefty Smurf (voice of Joe Manganiello). Knowing the highly protective Papa Smurf wouldn’t approve of Smurfette leaving the community, they secretly embark on their excursion. Of course, the nasty Gargamel is quick to interrupt their progress. Other adversaries present plenty of conflict as well, which may prove frightening for young viewers. Smurfette’s meeting with her evil creator results in a morbid outcome that seemed a little shocking -- even to this adult. The foray into the hidden forest also reveals plants that gobble Smurfs and other life forms, a dangerous river journey and a monster that needs to be tamed. And a moment of awkward sexual innuendo occurs between Papa Smurf and Smurfwillow (voice of Julia Roberts). Families should be prepared to discuss the themes and role models presented by these blue imps. Portrayals of slapstick mayhem and practical jokes (usually initiated by Jokey Smurf) may need some adult direction to determine appropriate expressions of humor. Nosey Smurf, a frequent unwanted eavesdropper, will provide opportunities to discuss gossiping and keeping confidences. At the end of the day Smurfs: The Lost Village will likely be reasonably satisfying entertainment -- especially if it comes with some Parent-Smurf guidance.

MPAA Rating:PG-13 Overall: C Violence: D+ Sexual Content: BProfanity: CAlcohol / Drug Use: AThe MPAA has rated The Fate of the Furious PG-13 for prolonged sequences of violence and destruction, suggestive content, and language. The street racers return for their eighth turn at the wheel in The Fate of the Furious, a title that evokes a sense of mystery. Well, let me assure you the biggest mystery continues to be how the laws of physics are put on hold so Dominic (Vin Diesel) and his merry men and women can pull off the four-wheel tricks this franchise is known for. In fact, the opening minutes prove to be the most invigorating and comical of the entire movie. The first act is shot in Cuba (one of the very first American movies to do so since the political thawing). Dom is on his honeymoon with Letty (Michelle Rodriquez) and can’t resist racing a local down the cobbled streets of Havana. He pushes the old beater he’s driving so hard that the engine catches on fire. No problem. A quick one-eighty and he takes the finish line -- in reverse. The gimmick gets the laughs it deserves, and demonstrates the style of humor that will help you endure the well-over-two-hours of reckless heroics to follow. The story shifts into drive when Dom meets a mysterious woman in Havana (Charlize Theron) who shows him a photo on her phone. We don’t get to see the image, but suddenly our main man turns into Zombie Dom. Shortly thereafter, a pair of government agents (Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood) send Dom and his team to Germany to intercept an EMP (electromagnetic pulse bomb). Once they have acquired the device, Dom turns rogue and takes the precious cargo with him. Of course he’s working for Cipher, the femme fatale he met earlier. But the big question is why? Amongst the countless careening cars crashing through hordes of scurrying pedestrians and racking up massive property damage points, there is also plenty of time for gunplay and hand-to-hand confrontations. The good news? The “babe quotient” has been dialed down, except for the opening Cuban race sequence where countless women bare their assets for the cause of street racing. After a brief scene of Dom and Letty in bed, the action plot takes over. As so many movies do, this franchise continues to depend upon many people with shady pasts to save the world. It also preaches “family” but, like a mafia clan, all that love and harmony leaves a trail of violence and destruction in its path. By the time we make it to the checkered flag of this far too long adventure, we begin to think the world might be a safer place if Dominic would only commit to his desire to settle down for a nice long marriage.

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Violence: Illegal car racing, dangerous driving, and impossible stunts are frequently depicted and glamorized. These result in spectacular crashes, carrolls, head-on collisions and property damage. Also included are depictions of cars driving through crowds of pedestrians (no people appear to be hit in these scenes), the hacking of autonomous–driving software in vehicles that are then used to create havoc on the streets. Characters frequently engage in hand-tohand combat and weapons use: characters are beaten, shot and killed with accompanying sound effects (little blood is shown). A character is shot on screen and another, who is bound, is shot off screen. Sexual Content: Numerous woman in scanty attire attend a car race. A couple kiss passionately and are later shown in bed together. Characters discuss an unplanned pregnancy. Some sexual references and innuendo are heard. Profanity: Asexual expletive in used within a non-sexual context. The script includes frequent scatological slang, mild and moderate cursing, and terms of deity. Vulgar expressions, crude slang and slurs are also heard. Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters drink at a social gathering.

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Violence: Characters are in frequent peril. An evil Gargamel, captures Smurfs and threatens them. This same wizard character often chases and attempts to abduct Smurfs. In one scene, the Smurfs rescue Gargamel from drowning only to have the revived wizard immediately attempt to drown them. Fantastic flowers and plants appear to eat and punch characters. A character kicks another in the crotch. A monster appears in a “made you jump” moment. Sexual Content: A moment of innuendo occurs between male and female. Profanity: None noted. Drugs/Alcohol Use: Magic potions are used. Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2017