Greater Pensacola Parents November 2016 by KeepSharing

flu Don’t Get It  GET the flu shot.

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu shot, especially adults 65 and older, children 5 and younger, pregnant mothers, and people with certain medical conditions.

 WASH your hands.

Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Don’t Spread It  COVER your cough.

Cover you mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

 STAY home.

Keep sick children at home. Teach them to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread easily this way.

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Columns

Mom of the Month 4

Living With Children John Rosemond

Growing Up Online

Growing a Thankful Family

Teaching your child to spend wisely online and elsewhere, especially during the holidays.

A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith

Ideas for growing grateful children in a want-more world.

Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs

Dave Says Dave Ramsey

Family Time Mandy B. Fernandez

Holiday Happenings

From parades to tree lightings to musicals and more, these events make your season bright!

Hovering Parents

Avoid creating anxious kids by giving the proper amount of independence and stepping back.

Get This!

Gerry Paige Smith

Departments On The Cover Charlie Ward – Head Football Coach B.T. Washington, Community Coach Blue Wahoos, 1993 Heisman Winner, Former NBA Player & Coach; Tonja H. Ward – Non-Profit Marketing, Outreach & Development Consultant and New York Licensed Attorney; Caleb Ward (16) – a voracious reader who enjoys watching and playing football for the Washington Wildcats, competing in track and field events and drawing; Hope Ward (13) – a multi sport athlete who loves math, plays viola in the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra and was recently elected as SGA Treasurer of Episcopal Day School; Joshua Ward (7) – full of personality and the “life of the party” who enjoys swimming, football, soccer and, of course, recess!

Bits and Pieces 11

School Bits 41

Family Calendar 48

Movie Reviews

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Greater Pensacola Greater Pensacola’s Foremost Parenting Source

‘Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving’ are the opening lyrics to a song I grew up singing at church. The words didn’t make much sense then but now, as an adult having gone through both stress-free and stressful seasons of life, it’s the way I choose to live. It is a life focused on gratitude and thanksgiving. That’s why in the Ward household gratitude tops the list in our family prayer journal every night. We started this gratitude journaling tradition on a Thanksgiving five years ago to cultivate thankful hearts in our family. There are some other great ideas in this month’s article, Growing a Thankful Family In a Want-More World. Now that November is here, everyone around the nation is looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving. Granted the highlight may be the big feast, the days off, the shopping deals or the football games, but it’s hard to escape the warm messages that celebrate the virtue of gratitude. For our family, November is particularly special because it is when we shift our focus to the one thing we are most grateful for - our faith in Jesus. Eleven years ago we started one of our other Thanksgiving family traditions. We are early birds when it comes to celebrating the birth of Jesus with our home decorations. For us, the focal point is an olive tree nativity scene from Bethlehem, the place where His earthly story began. Despite the frustration felt with the commercialization of Thanksgiving and the holiday season we purposely chose to focus on the good that can still come from it. Just think about the shift in the common lingo for the month. “Thanksgiving.” “Thanks.” “Thankful.” “Gratitude.” “Giving.” “Grateful.” “Appreciation.” Watch as more hearts are turned to service because of the community meals served for Thanksgiving. While our family has a monthly tradition of serving at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, we especially enjoy serving the special meal there the Sunday before Thanksgiving. And finally, our most challenging tradition before going home to Georgia to visit family, enjoy delicious home cooking and watching lots of football is celebrating Complaint Free Wednesday. If you’ve never heard of it, it was a resolution introduced to congress in 2008. It designated the day before Thanksgiving as Complaint Free Wednesday, a day free from complaining in order to prepare for a day of gratitude. Though the bill was never enacted, we still observe the holiday and work to refrain from complaining the entire day. But like I said, it’s certainly the most challenging of our family traditions, but definitely worth it to create positive attitudes. It’s our hope and prayer that this November you are able to easily find things your family can be grateful for, that you enjoy your traditions or create new ones. The Holiday Happenings Guide in this issue is filled with local events/activities that may make for fun new traditions. Be sure to check it out. From our home to yours, have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

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

Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@greaterpensacolaparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson editor@greaterpensacolaparents.com Associate Editor Alison Rouse Contributing Writers Mandy B. Fernandez Christa Melnyk Hines Carolyn Jabs Jan Pierce, M.Ed. Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Gerry Paige Smith Tonja H. Ward Cover Photography Danielle Becker www.daniellebeckerphotography.com

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Handling Mild Anxiety Issues Q:

My 8-year-old daughter is having anxiety issues that seem to border on obsessivecompulsive disorder. She wants me to repeat certain things back to her and has a set routine of things I must say when I’m tucking her into bed. She’s genuinely upset by all this and tells me she thinks there’s something wrong with her. I’d say it was something she can’t control, but she does not do this sort of thing when she’s alone with my husband. I’ve talked to her, tried ignoring her, refused to cooperate, and even yelled—all to no avail. Could she have OCD at this age? Does she need medication? What can we do to help her?

I can’t do a long-distance diagnosis; furthermore, I am of the heretical opinion that (a) a psychiatric diagnosis concerning a child this age is rarely helpful and can actually hinder a solution and (b) the risks of psychiatric medication with a child or teen often outweigh the benefits. Now, my opinions are not shared by a majority of my colleagues in the mental health professions, so if you feel the need for an in-person evaluation of your

daughter’s issues, by all means pursue one. Based on the scant amount of information you provided but more than 40 years of experience in child and family psychology, my initial impression is that your daughter does not have a mental “disorder” that can be objectively determined. That she is exhibiting the behaviors in question only with you suggests that your relationship may have developed co-dependent aspects (a lack of emotional boundary between parent and child). If, for example, you tend to be an anxious, worrisome mom (not atypical these days, unfortunately), that would elevate the likelihood that your daughter will develop an anxiety issue of some sort. Keep in mind that children look to their parents to interpret the world for them. In that regard, a parent’s frequent concern and worry about a child or a child’s academic performance can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. But even absent co-dependency or parental worries, children do odd, strange things at times. More often than not, and especially if parents handle these glitches calmly and confidently, they come and go.

Sometimes, they may look “psychiatric,” but are nothing more than an example of the inevitable bumps in life’s road. In any case, you need to experience parental competency with the behaviors at hand before they become habit and begin to spread to other people and situations. Parents I’ve counseled concerning similar problems have had great success simply telling obsessing children that a doctor they spoke with says such kids aren’t getting enough sleep. Consequently, the doctor recommends that your daughter go to bed at 7 p.m., lights out, seven days a week until her obsessing has stopped for two weeks straight. During her rehabilitation you should take her out of activities that would prevent her from getting to bed at the appointed time, and she should not participate in sleepovers or evening birthday parties. In the meantime, you must stop cooperating with your daughter’s requests/demands, no matter how distraught she becomes when you do. Blame it all on the doctor. If my experience serves me well, I predict that this will be memory in a couple of months. If it isn’t, then you should definitely seek a professional evaluation.

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Pensacola Foo Foo Festival

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival

November 3-14 Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration of existing and new culturally creative happenings, events and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to Pensacola. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with unique artistic shows and events, including Naval air shows, ballets, operas, culinary events, songwriter showcases, concerts and many more unordinary and extraordinary cultural events in between. We’re adding new events each week, and locals can also submit events to be included! For more info, visit foofoofest.com.

The 32nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 3-13. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard. During this 11day festival, performers will be hosted in 30 venues from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido Key, Fla., into Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Silverhill, Ala. Visit http://frankbrownsongwriters.com/.

Visit Pensacola MESS Hall for Special Events in November

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Gobble up science during Thanksgiving break with extended hours at the Pensacola MESS Hall. We will be open MondayWednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring the whole family to explore exciting science concepts together. In addition to the extended Thanksgiving hours, the MESS Hall will have the following events in November: For Veterans’ Day November 11, we salute our veterans with free admission for active duty and retired military personnel. Military families receive the regular military admission discount. We will also be open extended hours, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Then, as part of Foo Foo Fest, the MESS Hall will host a Fossil Workshop, also on November 11. Participants will have the opportunity to dig through fossilrich Eocene sediment to discover shark, sting ray, turtle and other marine fossils which they can keep to start their own fossil collection. Program is included with admission but space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. Throughout the remaining Foo Foo Fest dates (November 3-14), Pensacola MESS Hall will present a second installment of Science on the Street. Palafox Street from Garden to Main will be transformed from an ordinary sidewalk to a stroll through science. Anchoring the exploration will be a geologic timeline, highlighting notable events during the Earth’s 4.5 billion year history. Exhibits such as a dinosaur that appears to follows you with his head, a shimmer wall and vortex cannon, and a large scale Newton’s cradle provide hands-on experiences. Bring your body and your brain to try out some illusions and puzzles, too. The activities will be installed for the duration of the festival, twenty-four hours a day. The MESS Hall is not a typical science museum. Founded in 2012 and located at 116 N. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola, the MESS Hall lets visitors get to work like real scientists, developing questions and creating experiments, engaging in and learning science through tinkering. It’s all hands-on science and there’s always something new to explore. For more information, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YES-MESS.

November 4-6 One of Pensacola’s largest and most anticipated festivals which brings more than 200 painters, sculptors, potters, graphic artists, jewelers and craftsmen to Seville Square. The 3-day festival also offers music, dance, food and a kids’ area that is perfect for aspiring creatives to test their skills. Hours Friday & Saturday are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Festival hours Saturday & Sunday are 10 a.m.4 p.m. Admission to the festival is free! For more info, visit ggaf.org.

Christmas on the Coast 2016

December 9-11 @ Saenger Theatre Pensacola Children’s Chorus will transform sunny weather into a winter wonderland. You’ll experience all the sights and sounds of the season that will have you humming through the New Year! Performances are at 7:30 p.m. December 9 and 10; 2:30 p.m. December 11. For details, visit pensacolachildrenschorus.com or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. 5

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Pensacola Elf Parade

Free holiday fun for families! Parade begins November 25 at 4:30 p.m. Lineup and contest judging at 3:30 behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum. 5 p.m. Lights and Snow; 6 p.m. Tours and Games. Get your ears on! The Elf Parade is a grand kickoff to the 2016 holiday season in downtown Pensacola! Parade Grand Marshall Christian Garman of WEAR-TV 3 leads the merry crew of kids, parents, toys, and characters from the T.T. Wentworth Museum to Plaza Wonderland at Palafox and Government Streets. Costumed kids of all ages march alongside an alligator “second line” brass band, Santa, and our characters from stops in the Winterfest Performance Tour. The four-block route takes about 20 minutes, and includes a Christmas song battle, tumbling snowflakes, and plenty of cheer. At 5 p.m., the parade arrives at Plaza Wonderland for a musical revue of winter favorites, where Santa will light the grand Christmas Tree and call the first snowfall of the season. Winners of the parade contests will be awarded, and special guests will welcome the Christmas spirit to Pensacola. After the show, Winterfest 2016 officially begins with the reindeer dance party and the Performance Tour. Stop in for a snack at the Gingerbread House, or visit Santa in his sleigh starting at 6 p.m.

Cordova Rotary Hosts Annual Pancakes With Santa

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a morning of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves, Saturday, November 5, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, 3401 N.12th Ave. in Pensacola. This year’s event has been moved up to avoid busy December schedules and encourage guests to get their family’s photos taken just in time to order holiday cards. The 7th Annual “Pancakes with Santa” is hosted by the Cordova Rotary Club with support from many area businesses including Barrett McClean Photography, who will provide professional photography. Proceeds will benefit Gulf Coast Kid’s House, a nonprofit organization that facilitates the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and promotes child abuse prevention awareness through community education. Tickets are $10 and include a pancake breakfast and children’s activities. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. For info or tickets, visit www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org/. Tickets can also be purchased from any Cordova Rotary Club member or at Gulf Coast Kid’s House.

PRESCHOOL AR T AND STOR YTIME Held on the 1st Friday of every month 10-11 a.m. Introduce the littlest ones 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.

NEXT GENER ATION HOMESCHOOL Held every other Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Drawing inspiration from our galleries, students will create their own masterpieces in a wide array of media with special consideration to the National Visual Arts Standards.

AFTERSCHOOL AR T CLUB Grades K-1 Every Tues. 3:30-5 p.m. Grades 2-5 Every Wed. 3:30-5 p.m. This class takes students through an entire creative process from planning to creation. Throughout the students artistic journey they will become more knowledgeable on composition, form, and art fundamentals.

SATURDAY STUDIO Every other Saturday Ages 5-9 11:30-1:30 p.m. | Ages 10-13 2-4 p.m. Color, Value, Space, Line, and Form: The Five Fundamental Elements of Art. Join us for one or all classes as we explore each element through discussion, practice, and fun art projects.

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Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

STEM Saturday: Life on a Submarine

The U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will close the 2016 season at its annual Homecoming Air Show aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12. In addition to the scheduled Friday and Saturday shows, there will be a special night show from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, only. Aircraft will light up the sky with full afterburner and pyrotechnics, and will end with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Pensacola area. Gates open both days at 8 a.m. and admission and parking for all shows are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. For more info on the show and reserved seating, visit www.naspensacolaairshow.com.

Saturday, November 19 * 9 a.m.-1 p.m. National Flight Academy. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you lived underneath the ocean? If you work on a submarine, you don’t have to wonder! K-6th grade students will learn about the wonders and dangers of working aboard a submersible, as well as build their own working periscopes. Additionally, these students will fly the T-6 Texan II in NFA’s simulators. Registration closes November 11 and is $30 with lunch provided. Space is limited for each session, so visit www. nationalflightacademy.com or call (850) 458-7836.

Santa’s Arrival at Cordova Mall

Friday, November 4, at the entrance near World Market, 5100 N. 9th Avenue. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with live music from Ferry Pass Middle School Band outside the entrance. Inside the mall, attendees will enjoy a live DJ, face painting and holiday characters in Center Court. At 7 p.m., herald the holiday season with Santa’s arrival parade! Santa will make his way to the World Market entrance and travel around the mall, ending at Center Court. After the parade, enjoy a special showing of the classic animated movie, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Visits with Santa are absolutely free. Photo prices vary. For more info, call (850) 477-7562.

Ballet Pensacola’s Wizards and Warriors

November 10-12 @ 7:30 p.m. November 13 @ 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre Enter into an enchanted world of fantastical spells of wizards and warriors. Defy reality with an epic battle of good vs. evil in this original production by Artistic Director Richard Steinert. For more info, visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/.

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Casting Crowns Concert at Pensacola Bay Center

November 10 * 7 p.m. Casting Crowns remains the top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. The award-winning group got its start as a youth group worship band originally based in Florida. Today, each of the seven members remains active in student ministry at their respective churches in Atlanta. Tickets begin at $34. For more info or tickets, call (800) 7453000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/.

Walk for Alzheimer’s

Saturday, November 12 * Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 9. Children’s activities, vendors, team awards and music by Crosstown Band. For more info, visit choosecovenant.org or call (850) 438-9714.

Pensacola RailFest

November 19-20 * 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hadji Shrine, 800 West 9 Mile Road. Presented by Pensacola Model Railroad Club, RailFest is the area’s original and best fest for trains and anything else on rails. Admission is $6 for adults, and children under 10 are free with adult admission. We will hold workshops and panels on different model railroading topics throughout the weekend. Door prizes will also be given out throught the weekend. For tickets or more info, visit www.pmrc.us/.

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National Flight Academy Expands with New Three-Day Youth Program

The National Flight Academy is now offering a three-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-focused Cruise program for fifth- through 12th-grade students as an introduction to its flagship six-day deployment program. Students will live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier, Ambition, where they will perform search and rescue missions, navigate aircraft through obstacle courses and drop supplies for humanitarian aid exercises. Each will apply science and math skills while planning missions, utilizing large Newline Interactive displays powered by Google Earth technology. In addition, each will learn to fly in the X-12B Triad experimental aircraft, eat in the mess deck and sleep in staterooms. The three-day Cruise program excites and engages students, offering access to an immersive, aviation-themed adventure. A variety of three-day Cruise programs cover subjects such as aerodynamics, meteorology and physics. The three-day overnight program blends the culture and excitement of aviation and emphasizes workforce skills such as leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and effective communication. Cruises fall on most government holiday weekends in addition to 2017 spring break dates. The cost for the three-day Cruise program is $399 per student and $350 per student for groups of 12 or more. For registration info and a breakdown of 2016-17 Academy programs, call (850) 308-8948 or visit www.NationalFlightAcademy.com.

Christmas Fun on the Water

On December 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m., sparkling vessels will wade through the dark December sky at the Lighted Boat Parade and create a pleasant scene to embrace the Christmas season. Starts at Little Sabine Bay and ends at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Fireworks display following parade. On December 4 at 2 p.m., watch Santa oversee delightfully decorated whimsical floats at the Surfing Santa Parade as they wind their way down the island’s main street sharing holiday joy with all who care to catch the spirit. Via de Luna Drive.

Ballet Pensacola Presents The Nutcracker

December 16-17 @ 7 p.m. and December 18 @ 1:30 p.m. Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic at Saenger Theatre featuring the tale of young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. Ticket prices begin at $25. For more info, visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ or call (850) 595-3880.

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Preventing Sickness Winter months and cold weather bring with them runny noses, congestion, coughs, and of course, sleepless nights for children and parents. Daycares and schools bring many children together in enclosed areas. Few elementary school children are mindful of hygiene throughout their day. They forget to wash their hands before meals, cough and sneeze without covering their mouths, drink from the same container as their friends, and generally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about getting sick. Infants in daycare tend to put everything in their mouths and drool everywhere. These conditions create the perfect environment for viruses to spread. There are dozens of viruses which can cause colds. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can last from a few days to over a week. Thankfully, in the majority of children these colds will resolve on their own without any harmful long-term effects. The risk for severe complications is greater for infants and very young children as well as any child with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, congenital heart defects and cancer. Unfortunately, despite the amazing advances of modern medicine, we still

do not have any treatment to cure these viral illnesses. Antibiotics are wonderful against bacteria but they do absolutely nothing to treat viruses. For now, the best defense is prevention, especially for those at higher risk for complications. Older children should be taught good hygiene as early as possible. Help them to develop the habit of washing their hands frequently, especially after using the restroom and before eating. Have them carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in their book bag for easy use at school. Show your child how to cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing, preferably into their elbow, and clean hands afterwards. Teach them not to drink after someone else and only share food or drinks with others if they use separate containers, cups, and straws. Make sure your child is up to date on all vaccinations. Infants and young children have to rely on their parents to help keep them well. When you come home from work, change your clothes and wash your hands before picking up your infant. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send your child to daycare if they are sick. If you have an infant, keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in every

room so that it is convenient to use before picking up the child and make sure everyone uses it! Have older children change clothes and wash hands right when they get home from school every day. And of course, make sure to keep your child up to date on vaccinations. When your child inevitably does get sick there are some supportive measures you can take to ease their symptoms. First, encourage them to drink fluids (if you have an infant, talk with your doctor to discuss what fluids are appropriate for them). Keeping your child well hydrated will help keep mucous thin and let it drain more easily. Using a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom will help keep mucous from drying out and getting thicker, just make sure to clean the humidifier regularly to prevent mold and mildew from growing. Make sure there is no air blowing in their face at night such as from a fan or air vent as this will dry the nasal passages and make mucous thicker. Avoid any smoke exposure as even second- and third-hand smoke exposure will make cold symptoms worse. Finally, it is not recommended to use any cold or cough medicine in children under 6 years of age. It is always a good idea to ask your doctor before giving any medications to your child. Hopefully these tips will help your family stay healthier and reduce your suffering this winter. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

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Trinitas Volleyball Players Earn All Conference Honors

The Lady Knights earned three of the top spots for the Panhandle Christian Conference in varsity volleyball this season. All Conference players include senior captain Leah Stricker (outside hitter), sophomore captain Jillian Todd (outside hitter) and eighth-grader Emma Todd (setter).

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East Hill Christian Sends Boxes for Baton Rouge

East Hill Christian School’s Student Government Association (SGA), Student Leadership Institute (SLI) and Student Council (STUCO) organized an opportunity for the school family to jump in and be a blessing to the flood victims in Louisiana. Under the leadership of Tonya Smith (SGA Sponsor), student leadership at EHCS partnered with Foster Road Baptist Church in Baton Rouge to distribute much-needed items to those who lost everything. Students in every grade level participated in the drive, which included everything from books to gift cards to home products. The student leadership students boxed up all items and included a special message of hope. The items were delivered the weekend of October 8. We continue to pray for families in Louisiana as they rebuild.

Escambia County Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week

Marcus Pointe Visits Firefighters

Students at Marcus Pointe Christian School brought donuts and coffee to the firefighters at the Escambia County Fire Rescue Station 3 on October 6 to show their appreciation to those who keep our community safe. In addition to thanking the firefighters for their service, K4 students were able to take a tour of the facility and learn more about fire safety!

To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Escambia schools recognized National School Lunch Week October 11-14. The theme, “Show Your Spirit,” is all about getting parents, students and school officials to show their spirit for school lunches. National School Lunch Week emphasized the healthy foods that are offered daily at Escambia County School District schools. “School lunches are healthier than ever, with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and less fat and sodium,” said Jaleena Davis, School Food Services Director. “National School Lunch Week helps us educate parents and students about all the benefits of our lunch program, and the appealing choices we offer.” Activities for the week at participating schools included a themed menu with a highlighted healthy fruit or vegetable choice each day. Students were encouraged to participate in dress-up days and those who took part in school lunches were entered into a prize drawing. Themes included: Tuesday - Team Up for Excellence (Dress up like your friends), Wednesday – Favorite College Team Day, Thursday – Favorite Pro-Team Day and Friday – School Spirit Day. The federally funded National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritionally balanced, healthy meals to students during the school week. The program, which has been serving the nation’s children for more than 60 years, requires school meals to meet federal nutrition standards which includes offering fruits and vegetables every day, serving whole-grain rich foods, and limiting fat, calories, and sodium. The “Show Your Spirit” campaign is made possible by the nonprofit School Nutrition Association. Photos taken during the weeklong event are posted on the Escambia County School District - School Food Services Facebook page. 11

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MSP Hosts Family Night and Fundraiser

Montessori School of Pensacola’s middle school students will travel to Sea Camp in the Florida Keys in the spring of 2017. Students hosted a chili dinner to raise money for the trip, drawing enough to cover the cost of their glass-bottom boat trip. In addition to the chili dinner, MSP families and staff took part in a family event full of games and hands-on activities for children of all ages. Toddlers painted, older children played large-sized Scrabble on the yard, MSP Boy Scouts demonstrated homemade racing cars, and more. For information about MSP’s Middle School program, visit www.montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/middle-school/.

An annual tradition at St. John Catholic School in Pensacola is the presentation of a Saints Museum by the students in Erin Kimbell’s third-grade class. Each year the students complete a thorough research project centered on the life of a chosen saint. Every student in the class selects a saint and learns about his or her life, faith and journey to sainthood. The completion of the project is accomplished through the presentation of a living “Saints Museum” delivered in costume for schoolmates, parents and grandparents to visit. The third-grade students did an amazing job this year of learning to research, examine and orally present the characteristics of the saints they hope to model their lives after.

St. Paul Catholic Students Organize Holiday Food Drive

In conjunction with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the St. Paul Student Council organizes a special food drive at this time of year. This food drive helps those less fortunate families so that they may have a proper Thanksgiving celebration. Vegetables, yams, gravy mixes, mashed potatoes and pie fixings are just a few of the things, along with a gift certificate for a Thanksgiving turkey, that these families will find in their baskets. The Student Council promotes this service project starting in the very beginning of November to ensure that the bags can be filled and delivered prior to this holiday. The student body is so blessed and they give generously to those in need. It is heartwarming to see the number of families that our school can serve by the time the project comes to a close. All of the bags are brought to the altar for the school Mass and Father blesses the bags, the families that will receive them and all those that have donated towards putting these bags together. He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. Prov. 22:9 Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

Gulf Breeze Elementary Mineralogists

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Warrington Pre-K Students Visit Fire Station

The pre-kindergarten and exceptional pre-K students at Warrington Elementary School took their recent annual field trip to visit the school’s neighbors at the Warrington Fire Station. For the ninth year in a row, Station #16 provided its young visitors with a warm welcome and fantastic demonstrations. The children learned how firefighters get dressed in their gear, how fire hoses work, and they had a chance to climb up in a fire truck. In addition, they got a briefing on fire safety. “We had about two dozen adults come along, some teachers and school staff and some parents,” said Marcia Nelson, a member of the ECSD Title I staff. “We all learned that every family that does not already have a smoke detector can get one if they call 850-595HERO. Firefighters will even help families install the detector and show them how to test that it is still working.” The Escambia County Fire Department is reaching out to students across the county in various ways to help get the message to every family about the importance of having working smoke detectors, as well as a plan for getting out of your house from any room. Fire safety experts also stress that families include in their plan a designated meeting place, so when the fire department arrives, someone will be able to tell them right away if the building is empty. To add to the fun for the children, Nelson explained, each classroom teacher received plastic fire hats for the kids to take home. “We hope the hats will help start a conversation about fire safety, so the kids can share what they learned today.”

St. Paul Catholic Kindergartners Look Towards Thanksgiving

Every year the Kindergarten class looks forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with their very own feast! After exploring the history of this wonderful holiday, the kindergarten plan the event. The menu is decided upon. Traditional food such as turkey, potatoes, cranberries and corn grace the table. The children make costumes to wear for that day. There are Pilgrim boys and girls, the Indian boys and girls and even turkeys! We sing songs, watch a DVD of many things we are thankful for and finally enjoy the delicious Thanksgiving feast together. We give thanks for our family and friends and for the freedom to worship God in our great country!

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Redeemer Lutheran Middle School Tours Pensacola’s Civil War History

Gulf Breeze Escapes Secret Agent Room

The Gulf Breeze Middle School gifted students had a great time trying to escape the Secret Agent room at Escape on Palafox, a fun and challenging real-life adventure in the heart of downtown Pensacola. The team of Olivia Ammon, Steven DeCesare, Abigail Driskell, Jillian Helton, Max Mateer and Robert McLeod was successful in finding the double agent and escaping from the locked room by solving puzzles, finding clues and cracking codes.

Redeemer Middle School students went on an educational field trip touring the historical Civil War landmarks of our fair city. The students took the Go Retro bus tour, which includes a wonderful video series about the Civil War and the part that our city played in this conflict. The tour began in downtown Pensacola where many historic buildings still stand. Next, students were taken on a tour of the Pensacola Lighthouse, where they learned fascinating facts about its significant role in the war and even about its ghosts! It was quite a workout climbing 177 steps in order to check out the view of the mouth of the Pensacola Bay just as the keepers did from 1858 until the lighthouse’s automation in 1965. The students also toured Ft. Barrancas, which still stands with its marvelous architecture and echoes of the past. The final stop of the day was the Pensacola Library, where students were informed of all the wonderful things the facility offers and participated in a lively scavenger hunt with the library staff.

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Creative Learning Academy Holds Community Service Day On October 7, the students at Creative Learning Academy participated in their first Community Service Dragon Day. Students from every grade level, pre-primary through eighth grade, went beyond the classroom walls to help make our larger Pensacola community a better place to live. Pre-primary collected pajamas for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House along with books for the clients. Kindergarten through second-graders wrote to deployed service men and women, sending American flag pictures and special notes to each person. Third- and fourth-graders traveled to Pensacola Beach to participate in a beach clean-up day. Fifth-graders helped at the Milk and Honey Outreach Ministries after-school program located at the Fricker Neighborhood Resource Center, rejuvenating the space with new supplies, artwork and organization. CLA Middle School students traveled to three different venues on Friday morning. Two groups worked at the Pensacola Bay Bluffs, shown here, with the Keep Pensacola Beautiful organization for a Litter Awareness Scavenger Hunt collecting nearly almost 60 pounds of trash. One group of students helped at the Ronald McDonald House cleaning and organizing. The final group

helped at the Pensacola Head Start program by reading with students and participating in educational activities. Interim Head of School Dominick Giombetti introduced Dragon Days to provide yet another opportunity for our students to experience the benefits of volunteerism. “When

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Trinitas Student Named Nat’l Merit Commended

On September 29 Trinitas recognized Phillip Gannon Myers as a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test commended student. Of the 1.6 million high school juniors who took the PSAT last fall, 50,000 students who made the highest scores were singled out for distinction as the top 5% of all high school seniors. Headmaster Ron Gilley described Myers in the morning meeting as a young man who gives his best not only at school, but who also works hard outside of school to build upon his knowledge and improve his abilities, seeking advice and tutoring from experts in their fields.

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Governor Scott Recognizes Educators with the Shine Award

During a recent meeting of Florida’s Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized seven outstanding educators with the Governor’s Shine Award. The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. Many recipients are members of the High Impact Teacher Corps, a project between the Florida Department of Education and the New Teacher Center, a nationally recognized leader in teacher development, to help improve student outcomes across all schools. “I applaud these teachers for their dedication to making sure every student has the opportunity to get a good education and be prepared for the future,” said Governor Scott. “Their hard work and commitment to Florida’s children has helped improve student achievement in their classrooms, and I am honored to recognize their success with the Governor’s Shine Award today.” Michael Kennedy from Escambia County was among those honored. Kennedy is an eighth-grade math teacher at Woodham Middle School. He is a member of the High Impact Teacher Corps. 15

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MSP Takes Part in International Peace Day

September 21 was the United Nations International Day of Peace. In honor of this day, Montessori School of Pensacola sang a special song about peace. The students took part in a special endeavor by Montessori schools worldwide to sing the song for a full day. MSP was assigned a time to sing for five minutes. Students were able to watch videos of students in places across the globe singing. For more info about the schools that participated around the world, visit http://singpeacearoundtheworld.com/.

St. John Catholic School Gifted Program Projects

The students in Kate Durden’s gifted class at St. John Catholic School started the year by studying the physics applied to the launching of straw rockets. The process involved research into the creation of the ideal rocket model and design incorporating speed, weight, drag and thrust elements.The projects concluded with spirited and competitive tests and design alterations for the furthest flight and most accurate target strikes!

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Pensacola High School Congratulates Record Number of National Merit Scholars

Twenty Pensacola High School seniors have received national recognition based upon their performance on the PSAT, which is taken by more than 1.6 million high school juniors in more than 22,000 high schools each year. The following students have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors: Carla Dias, Nada Eldawy, Sarah Escobedo, Madeline Hawkins, Lisa Liebens, Allen Litvak III, Audrey Mahon, Katherine McCall, Madison Michles Anna Neville, Cody Wolfe, and Kelly Wu. These Semifinalists are among the 16,000 highest-scoring entrants who will compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. Each Semifinalist, along with PHS, will submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about academic performance, school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Also, based on PSAT performance, Letters of Commendation are awarded nationally to 34,000 students who show outstanding academic promise. PHS recognizes the following students who have been named National Merit Commended Scholars: Meghan Kapur, Madelyn Mahon, Joseph McCormack, Dalton McMenamin, William Nevils, Alexandra Nielsen, Zachary Peltzer and Daniel Vandiver. These students are candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. “This impressive list of academically talented students represents the greatest number of National Merit Scholars from a senior class in the history of Pensacola High School,” said Laura Brewer, coordinator/administrator of the International Baccalaureate Program at Pensacola High School. “Principal Williams and I are thrilled with the success and promise of these twenty outstanding students.” Other Escambia County School District students selected as National Merit Semifinalists include Anton Norris, from Booker T. Washington and Jacob McDonald, from West Florida. Front row from left are William Nevils, Daniel Vandiver, Alexandra Nielsen, Dalton McMenamin, Maghan Kapur, Joseph McCormack, Madelyn Mahon and Zachary Peltzer; back row from left are Principal Williams, Audrey Mahon, Cody Wolfe, Anna Neville, Carla Dias, Madeline Hawkins, Nada Eldawy, Sarah Escobedo, Kelly Wu, Katherine McCall, Madison Michles, Allen Litvak III, Lisa Liebens and Mrs. Brewer.

East Hill Students Attend Pure Truth Conference

On September 23, East Hill students in grades 6-12 participated in a conference along with two other local Christian schools. Evangelist Ben Schettler led one of his Pure Truth Conferences that challenges teens to depend on God for a pure heart. Teenagers daily battle against this world’s culture. Schettler shared Biblical principles and precepts that can arm our students in this cultural warfare. Students were challenged to be pure in all facets of their life, including their “hidden” life online and on social media. Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

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Booker T. Washington Digs Pink to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

The Booker T. Washington High School Lady Wildcats held their 6th Annual Dig Pink Night September 29 in the school gym, as they took on the Milton High School Panthers. The varsity players had the opportunity to honor someone special to them who has or is currently fighting cancer. All three Wildcat volleyball teams donated all admissions from this match to the Side-Out Foundation, which funds breast cancer research and support. ThIs year the teams donated $478! In addition to cancer research, the Side-Out Foundation also provides support services for cancer patients and their families. For more info on the Side-Out Foundation, visit www.side-out.org/.

GRAND Day at Scenic Heights Elementary

On September 26, Scenic Heights Elementary students invited their grandparents to join them for lunch. Visitors dined al fresco on a beautiful day!

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Escambia Student Chosen for Hall of Fame

Allison Davis was recently inducted into the Escambia High School Athletic Hall of Fame. We are proud of her accomplishments and the high standards she models for our students.

Gulf Breeze Middle School was overrun with Minions and Minnies during Spirit Week celebrations. Students enjoyed a week of dressing up in creative costumes to show school spirit and to support the GBHS Dolphins.

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Holm Elementary Holds Business Partner Signing Ceremony

Representatives from Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Texas Roadhouse and Wal-mart joined Sally Bergosh and the leadership of Holm Elementary School, along with School Board Member Patty Hightower and Escambia County School District Superintendent Malcolm Thomas for a business partners signing ceremony. The added treat was a performance by a group of first- and second-grade students. Holm is also partners with Sonic, but their representative wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to attend.

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Mrs. Harrison’s fifth-grade class at Marcus Pointe Christian School enjoyed being paleontologists for a short time during a science experiment in class. The students had been learning about creation, evolution, fossils, and the process of excavation. They were able to experience first-hand why recovering and removing a fossil was a fun but tedious job. Items around the classroom such as binder and paper clips, erasers, tickets, coins and rocks from outside were buried in a cup of soil for each student. The students then used small paint brushes and spoons to uncover and remove their “fossils” from the dirt. The students drew a diagram of their fossil site, and had to mark where each fossil was located in their site. They also had to describe each fossil and determine, using creation facts, why some fossils might have been buried near others and what event might have caused the burying of the fossils.

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MSP Middle School Robotics Study

Montessori School of Pensacola 7th- and 8th-graders built and programmed robots recently. The students worked in groups during their study of robotics to program their designs. Then they tested their work to see if the robots were able to follow the programmed directions and move across the classroom floor. It was a challenging and exciting hands-on assignment. 19

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West Florida High Students Gather at the Pole

St. John Catholic Creates Space Station Projects

The seventh-grade students of Kate Durden have been reading and studying All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury. The lesson included an assignment of creating a space station, colony or ship from household materials. The students began by designing a “world” for their creation to exist in while considering the availability of oxygen, water, gravity and food. With the construction phase complete, the class is now writing short stories set in the world they created!

On September 28, students from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at West Florida High School gathered around the flag pole to pray for our nation. WFHS was participating in an event called “See You at the Pole-Global Day of Student Prayer.” See You at the Pole began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Now, 20 years later, millions are praying on campuses across the nation and taking a stand for what they believe in. “This event will impact our campus by inspiring people at our school to influence their friends and classmates for Christ.” said WFHS FCA President Ean Lundy. Many students prayed for our nation and the election coming up. “FCA is not only a club for students to come together and fellowship with other Christ followers, but is a club where students can all live life together,” explained Savanna Calhoun, WFHS FCA vice president. “It is very crucial to our FCA group, to organize events like this, so that we can all stand up as one body for our beliefs.” Shown, Jenna Hassebrock, far right, WFHS sophomore, and friends prayed together at this year’s Meet Me at the Pole event organized by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For more information about the National FCA program visit www.fca.org/home.

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Sacred Heart Holds Animal Blessing

On October 4, some of the students at Sacred Heart Cathedral School brought beloved pets to school for the Blessing of the Animals. This date coincides with the remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi. His reverence for and connection to all of creation reminds us to care for and love our animal friends. Father James Valenzuela offered blessings to many breeds of dogs, and even a few reptiles, at the brief ceremony during the morning assembly at Sacred Heart.

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MSP Loads Truck for Louisiana

Montessori School of Pensacola families and staff collected items for the flood victims in Louisiana. Enough donations were collected that there was a need to rent a truck. A U-Haul truck was loaded and taken to Louisiana on August 26. MSP continues their collection, sending items with staff members and MSP parents who are making the drive to the devastated areas in Louisiana.

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East Hill Celebrates ‘See You at the Pole’

On September 28, the Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Council (STUCO) sponsored the annual “See You at the Pole” event at East Hill Christian School. Many students and faculty gathered together to pray for our nation’s leaders, our community and the EHCS family. This year’s theme was “We Cry Out, A Generation Seeking Him! Psalm 24:3-6.” Special thanks to junior Kyle Harter for heading up the devotions again this year. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the students led devotions by reading from the Bible and then declaring our dependence on God for our nation’s needs.

Fire Safety Classes at Oakcrest

Retired Firefighter Melton taught every class at Oakcrest Elementary School about fire safety. The children learned things like: when to stop-drop-and roll, when to drop and crawl (under the smoke), how to help a sibling escape with you, the importance of a home fire escape plan, how important it is to have a place to meet outside and how important it is to have working smoke detectors in our homes.

GBES Watches Homecoming Parade

Gulf Breeze Elementary students lined up to watch the Gulf Breeze High School Homecoming Parade on the bus ramp. Students were excited to catch throwables such as beads, candy, stuffed animals, and even packages of Ramen noodles. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the parade and cheer on the GBHS Dolphins! 21

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Escambia County Bands Shine at 2016 MPAs

ECSD Fall Art Season Has Begun

Lions, gum balls and birds cover displays in the main hallway of the J.E. Hall Center to kick off the start of the fall art season for Escambia County School’s student artists. But, they are just getting started! “We are excited to get our districtsponsored student art exhibits on display here in our administrative buildings and at various art exhibits in town,” said Angela Barberi, fine arts specialist for ECSD. The next countywide art exhibit will be at the Greater Gulf Coast Art Festival held in downtown Pensacola the first weekend in November. Then, starting January 9, student art will be on display in the Pensacola Museum of Art for over a month. Smaller art exhibits include filling the schedule for the display areas in the school district’s administrative buildings, the J.E. Hall Center and the McDaniel Building on Pace Blvd. “Our art teachers notify parents when their child’s work has been selected for one of these exhibitions,” added Barberi. The largest version of this type of display is in the spring when the district’s Bright Images Art Exhibition is held. This will be the 65th year for the Bright Images Art Exhibition and it is set for March 27-April 28. The artwork will be on display throughout the J.E. Hall Center. “One piece from that show is selected for permanent display outside of the Superintendent’s office, which is very exciting for our artists,” said Barberi. “The Superintendent purchases the selected piece and for most of our winners this has been the first time they have sold their art. It gives them a glimpse into the possibilities of including art in their future plans. Their eyes light up!” Shown, art teachers from ECSD schools are busy hanging art created by their students for this year’s Pensacola Interstate Air Exhibit. Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

The Fall 2016 Music Performance Assessment (MPAs) results are in and Escambia County bands had a great year! Out of seven high school bands, four received an overall Superior rating and three scored a Superior rating from all five judges. This year’s MPAs were hosted by Fort Walton Beach High School and included 17 marching bands from across the Panhandle. MPAs are a chance for bands to be evaluated on their musical performance as well as their marching ability and the overall quality of their performance on the field. “This isn’t a competition with one winner, but an assessment,” explained Angela Barberi, Escambia County School District’s fine arts specialist. “The bands are judged against a set of standards and are evaluated and given feedback for further growth. So, to get to this day has meant hours and hours of practice on their own, with their section, and as a whole band. I am so proud of the leaders and students at all of our schools. It is especially exciting to watch student musicians as they grow into leaders.” Tate High School’s Show Band of the South, shown here, was especially pleased with its results as members achieved straight Superiors for the 46th year in a row. Tate Band Drector Mike Philley posted a note to his students’ families on Facebook. “These kids have poured themselves into a patriotic show that is meant to honor people they’ve never met. Yes, there are many activities where you simply show up and everyone gets a trophy. But, this isn’t one of them!” Each of the five judges gave each band a score that equals a rating of Superior, Excellent or Good. Those are averaged for a final score. The results this year were: Escambia High School = Straight Superiors; J.M. Tate High School = Straight Superiors; Northview High School = 1 Excellent, 4 Goods for an Overall Good; Pensacola High School = 2 Superiors, 1 Excellent and 2 Goods for an Overall Excellent; Pine Forest High School = 1 Superior, 1 Excellent and 3 Goods for an Overall Good; Booker T. Washington High School = 4 Superiors and 1 Excellent for an Overall Superior; and West Florida High School = Straight Superiors.

New Pensacola Location for Adult Education Classes Announced at Ensley Elementary

Planning to take the GED and looking for a class to help you prepare for it? George Stone Technical Center has announced a new partnership with Ensley Elementary School to offer test prep classes on its campus. Adult Basic Education/Adult General Education (ABE/GED) classes will begin soon at Ensley located at 501 E. Johnson Ave., Pensacola. “We will start by offering the classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. or from 5-7 p.m.,” said Patricia Harrison, an Adult Education Counselor at GSTC. “As we find out more about the needs of the students interested in attending on the Ensley campus, we will finalize the times. So, if you are seriously looking for a site and Ensley would be your choice for a location, contact us.“ GSTC’s GED classes are actively taught by a certified teacher and not a computerized self-paced program, Harrison added. Those interested should contact her by calling (850) 9412361, ext. 2361. ABE/GED classes cover material that is relevant to actually taking the GED Test, and are often an attractive option for people with busy schedules and who may already be working. Adding Ensley Elementary as a class location takes GSTC up to four locations that host ABE/ GED classes. Other locations include the primary campus on Longleaf Drive, a site at Molino Community Center, and a site at Pathways For Change, near Baptist Hospital. “All of our outlying sites have great pass rates for students taking the GED test,” added Harrison. To find out more about programs offered by the George Stone Technical Center, visit http:// gstc-ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/, stop by 2400 Longleaf Drive or call (850) 941-6200. You can also find George Stone Technical Center on Facebook. 22

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For the last several years, East Hill Christian School families have joined forces with Operation Christmas Child in very rewarding mission work supplying shoeboxes to needy children around the world. While the “gifts” bring a smile, it is the Gospel that brings hope as we heard first hand in 2015 from the past recipient of a shoebox. On October 12, EHCS had a combined chapel where Bethany Daily shared her experiences and testimony from a shoebox distribution in Paraguay this past summer. Each shoebox is possibly the only gift that a child has ever received, but even more importantly, it is the invitation to come hear the Good News for the first time ever and an opportunity to receive the “Greatest Gift” of all! Each recipient will also be invited to join an ongoing Discipleship Program so that he learns how to grow and share his newfound faith in Jesus. EHCS will collect the shoeboxes at school until November 18. Individuals (or homeschoolers) in the community can be a part of this project. Contact the school at (850) 4387746 or www.ehcs.org.

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A Page in a Book Books for When the Mood Strikes When a bad mood arrives on the scene, it can be contagious to everyone within its reach, and certainly has its own ill effects on patient zero. As adults, we have a lifetime to cultivate various coping strategies and ways to minimize the effect our grumpy moments have on those around us. But kids are still at the front end of experiencing bad moods and struggling with management of same. Learning ways to keep the peace and resolve issues that bring them down is an important part of growing up. The following titles share lighthearted insights that can help kids work around those times that morph our moods for the worse.

Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus

by Edward Hemingway (Clarion / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) The unexpected appearance of the Grumpasaurus can be startling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival can be triggered by something as simple as a broken toy, but once Badmoodicus Grumpasouricus is on the scene, a savvy observer can spot tell-tale signs that will help them survive in its presence. Sulking may be an early warning sign of pending outbursts (and the repercussions that may follow). Caution is advised when approaching these creatures until they can be calmed. Using this charming field guide, young readers can explore the evolution of a bad mood and recognize the tools that may help send an unwelcome Grumpasaurus on its way.

Meanie Head

by Bruce Eric Kaplan (Simon & Schuster) When Eve and Henry both reach for the same toy, at the same time, their simple disagreement quickly escalates into a sibling conflict of epic proportions. Anger triggers shouting, followed by a shove. The fighting expands and the coveted toy is thrown, breaking their motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lamp. Their darkening moods feed the feud which spreads out of their home, into the neighborhood, and beyond. Fires, bulldozers and opposing football teams enter the fray as a brother and sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad moods feed a growing cataclysm. Only cool heads can reel in the anger before it goes too far. Uncomplicated illustrations tame the whimsically terrifying effects that can result when a Meanie Head gets the better of us.

How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?

by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague (Scholastic) The larger-than-life young dinosaurs from Yolen and Teague are perfect partners to highlight common conflict behaviors that kids struggle with, and learn to overcome. When these dinosaurs get moody with their friends, the following scowls, shoves and tantrums are comically rendered in super-sized living color. And after the dust settles, solutions and redemption for dinosaur friends are likewise illustrated in adorably helpful ways. By nudging kids to recognize behaviors that affect themselves and others in a negative way, this title gently serves up solutions that can turn bad mood moments around and keep friends, friendly!

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Teaching Children to Spend Wisely: Online and Elsewhere What’s the best way to raise kids who spend money wisely? Most experts recommend finding teachable moments. Many of these will occur during the holidays. Kids are likely to buy gifts and give to charities. They may receive unexpected gifts of cash or discover, to their dismay, that they’ve overspent and will need to go on a financial diet in the New Year. Like other life lessons, good money management is, increasingly, being learned online. One study from asset management firm Piper Jaffrey found that teens increasingly prefer to shop online rather than at the local mall, and that many prefer to spend on experiences such as food, entertainment and games rather than possessions. Regardless of where kids spend their money, they should learn to ask some basic questions: What can you afford? Before shopping anywhere, children need to have a rudimentary understanding of budgets. First, what are their sources of income? An allowance? A part-time job? Gifts? Handouts from parents? Second, what does that money need to cover? Talk often about how you differentiate needs—things that are truly essential—from wants-–things that are nice but not necessary. Some experts recommend setting up envelopes or banks for younger children so they can actually see what they have available for essential everyday expenses (lunch money) and what they are setting aside for short-term goals (a concert, clothes, a video game), long-term goals (a car, a college fund) and charitable giving. Older kids may want to use an app like Mint to do the same thing. Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

What’s a fair price? Even if your kids don’t make purchases online, encourage them to use apps like Red Laser, Shop Savvy and Scan Life to get a feel for what things should cost. Teach children to hold out for sales whenever possible. If nothing else, delaying a purchase is a good way to avoid impulsive buying. Take a little time to look for coupons and discount codes from apps like retailmenot, slickdeals or coupons. com. And, remind kids that when they are shopping online, they have to factor in shipping costs as well as sales tax. Who should you trust? Most teens do their online shopping with Amazon or retailers they know in real life. That’s a habit parents should reinforce whenever possible. Remind your child not to make purchase by clicking on ads or links in e-mail. In addition to putting devices at risk for malware, such links often lead to sites that aren’t reliable. Before doing business with anyone online, be sure they have a physical address and a phone number for customer service. Teach your child to look for https in the website address and the tiny lock that shows personal information will be properly encrypted. How should you pay? For kids learning to shop, cash has real advantages if only because, when it’s gone, it’s gone. Online, of course, that isn’t an option, so you’ll have to give your child access to some sort of electronic payment system. A credit card is safer than a debit card. If there’s fraud, the credit company will limit your losses to $50 as long as you report the problem promptly. If your debit card is compromised, thieves have direct access to your bank account. Many families designate one credit card for all online purchases so it’s easier to review purchase and confirm that they are legitimate. If you’re paying the bills, your child should always get permission before using the card. 26

To give a child slightly more autonomy— perhaps for holiday gift shopping--consider a single use credit card. Many banks offer them. At Bank of America, for example, the ShopSafe service will automatically generate a temporary 16-digit account number, with expiration date and security code. Parents can set a spending limit which essentially allows you to give your child a fixed allowance for online spending. For older teens who have demonstrated their ability to be responsible shoppers, third party payment services such as Paypal and Google Wallet can also be good options. Just be sure to link the account to a credit card and not your bank account. How can you protect yourself? Offline, parents teach kids to keep their wallets in a safe place and not to flash cash in public. Online, they need similar skills. Never shop on a computer used by the public, and don’t use public wifi. Install updates on computer and phones because they often correct flaws in security. If you make purchases from your phone, use your data plan instead of Wifi. And be sure to log out of your account after completing a purchase. Encourage your child not to create unnecessary accounts. Even reliable companies get hacked. The slight convenience of being able to sign in isn’t worth the aggravation of having a credit card number stolen. If you do decide to create an account for a company like Amazon, use a strong password that includes a number only family members will remember—maybe an old address or the day the dog was born. You might also want to set up a family email account that’s used only for purchases. Many schools now include classes on financial literacy in the curriculum, and parents can find helpful teaching tools at sites like themint.org. Research, however, indicates that kids don’t learn to manage money by taking a class or two. Instead, they need day-in-day-out guidance from parents who talk through these five questions until kids can reliably answer them for themselves. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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you’re asking questions and thinking things through. But please don’t fall into the trap of thinking of your home as a liability. That mindset is way off base, in my opinion. Your house is definitely an asset; it’s the mortgage that’s a liability. Some folks may try to position a house as a liability simply because it costs you money. But the truth is your home will make you more money than it will cost you over time. Therefore, it is an asset. Some of the saddest situations I’ve seen in all my years of teaching are seniors who have paid-for homes and nothing saved or invested. Money isn’t the most important thing on earth, but it is a fact of

life. That’s why I encourage people to build an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses and begin saving for retirement before they tackle paying off their homes. Then, after all that is addressed, take every dollar you can scrape together and put it toward paying off your mortgage as fast as possible.

Q. I make $2,100 a month after taxes, and I have accumulated $46,000 in credit card debt. My husband makes more than I do, but he won’t help me. He says I got myself into this mess, so it’s my job to stop being irresponsible and fix it on my own. Do you have any advice? A. You’ve got a load of debt hanging over

your head right now, but I think you’ve got bigger problems than that. You told me you’re married, yet it sounds to me like you two are living entirely different and separate

lives. This seems more like a roommate situation than a healthy, loving marriage. I don’t like your husband’s attitude, but he does have a valid point in one respect. You were irresponsible with money, and now you’ve got a pile of debt on your hands. My big question is this: Where was he while all this was going on? Were you hiding it from him? And where was the communication and decision making, financial and otherwise, couples should engage in? Married people can’t live this way and win in their relationship or with money. The two of you desperately need to seek marriage counseling together. This relationship is on the rocks. You and your husband obviously have no trust or respect for each other, and there’s a definite lack of communication, unity and shared goals. I don’t know what happened to bring things to this point, but the preacher didn’t pronounce you guys a joint venture when you got married; he said you were now one. A little maturity, extra work, and living on a simple budget will go a long way toward fixing most personal finance issues. But your marriage is in big trouble. Please seek help!

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Plant the Seeds: Teach your values

Projects for Your Generous Family

Agree on the values you wish to teach your -Allow children to do chores to earn money for children and encourage the purpose of giving to a worthy cause. them in everyday living—in -Adopt a needy family through a local agency work and play and how you and meet their holiday needs. spend your time. Those les-Work as a family to earn money to donate to a sons begin in the nursery specific family-selected charity. and continue to adulthood. -Make the decision to sort through old clothing, In the book Just Moms, Conveying Justice in an toys and other possessions to “pare down” posUnjust World, Marta Oti sessions and live with less. Sears writes about a project -Take the entire family to a shelter or group her seven year old daughhome and help serve a meal. ter took on one Christmas. -Choose to provide a snack or meal to a homeThe year before, she’d parless person you pass on the roadways each day. ticipated in a project to give -Decide how to spend vacation time with an a farm animal to a needy emphasis on enjoying one another without excommunity overseas but cess financial drain. this year, said her daughter, “I want to give the whole -Regularly plan family fun times including farm!” The whole farm was games, music, food, work projects and other a group of animals costing inter-generational or extended family activities. in excess of $2000. Marta -At meal times make it a point to discuss the outlines her family’s journey “fine art of having enough.” What does it look through, “Can we really do like in real life? What are the distinctions beit?” to “Yes, we did it with tween wants and needs? the help of friends and family.” You can bet the family ence. Have a family meeting and talk had planted those seeds in about the choices you make. Explain why their daughter’s heart at an early age and you make certain purchases, what you give as a result they’ll all treasure the memory to others and why you shop for bargains. forever. Why do you choose certain family activities and not others? When do you refrain from Water: Tell Your Stories spending? Does fun always require spendMost of us have stories from our faming a lot of money? Are there opportunities ily’s history documenting a much simpler for your family to give time or money to lifestyle. My father received only one gift his help others? Model the decision-making entire childhood. It was a sled made by his process and include the children. father. His was a North Dakota farm family working hard to make a simple living, and Reap the Reward: gifts were not expected. Knowing his father took the time to make the sled for him made A Thankful Family in Action it more than special. The benefit of careful planting, watering When my own children had questions and pruning is a healthy family with thankful about the concepts of rich and poor we children. You’ll have kids who understand came up with a saying that covered our life beyond their own wants and needs. A philosophy of family life. It was, “We’re rich thankful heart doesn’t just happen, it’s taught in love.” The children knew we gave gifts over time. Living out the values of a thankto those less fortunate. They knew we had ful heart in day to day family life isn’t easy enough to share with others in times of in our consumer-driven world. We have to need. The message they received was the say no to the want-more, have-more cycles truth––we had all we needed and enough so many families embrace. But we can do left over to be generous. We were content. it, because it’s the right thing to do. So go What true stories of simpler times do you ahead and plant, water, feed and prune. have to share with your kids? Your family will thrive when you teach them

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to have thankful hearts. GPP Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a freelance writer published in Young Child, Momsense, The Mother’s Heart and in Just Moms: Conveying Justice in an Unjust World. She currently helps to plant, water and prune the thankful lives of her three terrific grandsons.

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St Simon’s Holiday Arts and Craft Fair 28 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton November 4 & 5

Frugalista’s is back at St. Simon’s for a 3rd year! So excited! Come and visit with me on Friday, November 4th from 9am-5pm or on Saturday, November 5th from 9am-3pm! I’ll be outside in the tent! Come check out all my great pocketwatch jewelry! 850-244-8621

Santa’s Arrival at Cordova Mall 5100 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola November 4

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with live music from Ferry Pass Middle School Band outside the World Market entrance. Inside the mall, attendees will enjoy a live DJ, face painting and holiday characters in Center Court. At 7 p.m., herald the holiday season with Santa’s arrival parade! Santa will make his way to the World Market entrance and travel around the mall, ending at Center Court. After the parade, enjoy a special showing of the classic animated movie, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, in the World Market area. Visits with Santa are absolutely free. Lawn chairs are encouraged for the movie. Photo prices vary; please see Santa Set for more details. 850-477-7562

Holiday Stop-N-Shop

1407 John Sims Parkway East, Niceville November 5

Shop early for holiday presents from talented local vendors. This fundraiser benefits the St. Paul Christian School. Spread the word and stop in to shop and have a great time! Every type of Arts, Craft, and direct sales vendor welcomed! 9am - 2pm 850-678-1298

Pancakes with Santa

3401 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola November 5

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a morning of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves, Saturday, November 5th from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, 3401 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola. This year’s event has been moved up to avoid busy December schedules and encourage guests to get their family’s photos taken just in time to order holiday cards. The 7th Annual “Pancakes with Santa” is hosted by the Cordova Rotary Club with support from many area businesses including Barrett McClean Photography who will provide professional photography. Proceeds of the event will benefit Gulf Coast Kid’s House, a nonprofit organization that facilitates the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

and neglect and promotes child abuse prevention awareness through community education. Tickets are $10 and include a pancake breakfast and children’s activities. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gulfcoastkidshouse.org/childabuse-prevention-events/ . Tickets can also be purchased from any Cordova Rotary Club member or at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

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Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Holiday Open House

236 W Garden Street Suite 2A, Pensacola November 10

It’s time for another tasting of Holiday Flavored Sweet Cheesecakes and our Savory Appetizer Cheesecakes. Plus a Special Surprise Flavor!! Take Advantage of Discounts on your Holiday Orders & Register to win a 9 inch Cheesecake. Open 5pm - 7pm. 850-438-5650

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 118 Palafox Place, Pensacola November 15

Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Pensacola at the Saenger Theatre on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30PM. 850-595-3880

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Christmas Creations

6 East Wright Street, Pensacola November 18 - 19

The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, Florida will hold the 39th Annual Christmas Creations arts and crafts sale on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, 2016. The event will open at Friday from 9am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm. Lunch will be available for purchase on Saturday. There is no charge for admission. Proceeds from this will go to ministries benefitting women and children. 850-476-8857

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Pensacola

November 21-23

Ages 5 - 12 from 7:00am to 6:00pm Locations: E.S. Cobb Resource Center 436-5192 Fricker Resource Center 436-5195 Gull Point Resource Center 494-7360 Vickrey Resource Center 912-4056 Woodland Heights Resource Center 435-1750

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Fricker Resource Center ad on Inside Back Cover

Pensacola

November 22

Come and enjoy a fun Thanksgiving dinner with your local community center and Magic 106.1 FM. 11am to 2pm.

Cirque Dreams - Holidaze National Tour 100 College Boulevard East, Niceville November 22

Light up your holiday season with this acclaimed stage extravanganza that’s a new Cirque show, a Broadway musical & a family Christmas spectacular all in one! “Dazzled .... at the Kennedy Center (The Washington Post) . Over 300 costumes, 20 acts & 30 world-class cirque artists from every corner of the globe! Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $45 each. $40 with a group discount. 850-729-6000

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6th Annual Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot 5K 2200 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach

Alyssa’s Holiday Market

4586 Chumuckla Highway, Pace November 19

Alyssa’s Holiday Market is the place to shop for holiday gifts, home decor and more. 850-994-9114

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Hosted along Pensacola Beach, Turkey Trot 5k will be held on Thanksgiving Day. This is a fun, family friendly event with a variety of activities for all ages. See our website for detail information. 844-486-5165

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17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola November 24

Join us at The Flora-Bama for a Thanksgiving Potluck, bring a covered dish to share and take the stress out of holiday cooking. Event begins at 12 noon. 850-492-0611

Christmas Tree Farm- Whispering Pines Tree Farm 1603 Penton Road, Milton

November 24 - December 18

Virginia Pine, Florida Pine, Cedar, and Leyland Cypress Christmas trees. Great family activities such as hay rides, photo props, Santa visits, movies nights, light displays and more! Open 10am - 5pm November 24 - December 18 with full service. After December 18 it is self service. 850-304-1559

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Country Pines Tree Farm 5001 Still Road, Century

November 24 - December 24

Tree varieties include Virginia Pines, Leylend Cypress and Carolina Sapphires. Open 9:00am 5:00pm November 24 - December 24. 850-327-4600

Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens and Home

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore November 25 - December 31

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is celebrating the 21st edition of Magic Christmas in Lights in 2016! The holiday tradition lets guests stroll through a dazzling display, which features more than 1,000 set pieces, 3 million lights and 15 scenes throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. In addition, the

Bellingrath Home is decorated in its holiday finery and enhanced with beautiful poinsettias. The holiday event includes nightly choral performances on the South Terrace of the Home Sundays through Thursdays. Magic Christmas in Lights is open daily from 5:00pm – 9:00pm with tours of the Bellingrath Home every hour and half hour until 8:30pm.

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13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill November 25 – December 24

All aboard the Arctic Express at Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway. Great holiday fun for the whole family! Ride an authentic Steam Train through a wonderland of lights, snow, and decorations to the North Pole. Children visit with Santa in the Winter-wonderland barn and receive a free wooden toy. Our staff can take your family photo with Santa. Free Refreshments, Mini-Train

Ride, Hayride, Playground, and Bounce House. In addition, Petting Zoo, Pony Ride, and Snowball Cannon are available for a slight fee. Try our Cafe’s new menu options, and a Gift Shop full of train items ideal for Christmas presents! Open Nov. 25 through December 24. Hours: WEEKENDS: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 4 to 9 PM; Beginning Dec. 12, open NIGHTLY, 4 to 9 PM. Admission is $15/person, plus tax. 2 and under are free. Group rates, field trips, and parties can be booked in advance. Located on Co. Rd. 9 between Fairhope and Silverhill. For information call 888-5695337 or go to www.waleswest.com. Experience the wonder! Register on website for coupons early in the season. 888-569-5337

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Gulf Breeze

November 25, 26, 27, December 2, 3, 4, 9-24 & 26, 27

Enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Breeze Zoo at night as you admire thousands of sparkling holiday lights! Ice sculpting, Santa nights and other special events vary throughout the month. www.gbzoo.com

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Elf Parade

226 East Intendencia Street, Pensacola November 25

The Elf Parade is a grand kickoff to the 2016 holiday season in downtown Pensacola! The fourblock route takes about 20 minutes, and includes a Christmas song battle, tumbling snowflakes, and plenty of cheer. The fun begins November 25 2016 at 4:30pm. Lineup and contest judging at 3:30 behind the T. T. Wentworth Museum 5pm Lights and Snow * 6pm Tours and Games. 850-583-1365

www.elfparade.com

Pensacola Turkey Trot

311 E. Government Street, Downtown Pensacola November 25

Downtown Pensacola’s original Turkey Trot is a 5k that starts and finishes at Seville Square on Thanksgiving Day. 850-261-6171

www.pensacolaturkeytrot.com

Fish River Christmas Tree Farm

13982 Woodhaven Dairy Road East, Summerdale November 25 - December 23

Fish River Trees is a choose & cut Christmas Tree Farm. In addition to the trees they grow, they offer fresh-cut Fraser Fir and Black Hill Spruce Christmas Trees. They also specialize in producing container-grown Living Christmas Trees that can be decorated, then planted. Customers enjoy Santa, new Manger Scene with live animals, a free tour aboard their tree train, and a great atmosphere to enjoy a wonderful family Christmas tradition. Free visits with Santa on November 25, 26, 27, December 10 and 11. Camel and pony rides are available for a small fee. Hours are 8am - 5pm. 251-988-8144

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Winterfest - Performance Tour

226 East Intendencia Street, Pensacola

November 25 & 26 and December 2,3,9,16,17 & 18

Light up the night is winterfest premier tour, it features 16 performances along a 60 minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Along the way, Elvis, The Polar Express, and even the Grinch will get on board to share the spirit of Christmas. In 2016 we’re adding new characters and set pieces to our kickoff Christmas Carol performance and adding elements to the Grinch and Polar Express. For more information visit: www.pensacolawinterfest.org for ticket information. 850-583-1365

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Winterfest - Reindeer Games

Opening Night November 25 & November 26 December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 16—23. 850-583-1365

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The Giant Screen Theater Moder Holiday Classic ad on page 19

The Giant Screen Theater at the National Naval Aviation Museum will present the modern holiday classic at 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday beginning Saturday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 18 with an additional showing on Friday, Dec. 23. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the magical journey to the North Pole to find the true spirit of Christmas. Once onboard, all children who wear their pajamas to the movie will receive a free cup of hot chocolate from the refreshment counter. Ticket prices are $6. Tickets available for purchase in person at the museum. Visit NavalAviationMuseum.org/PolarExpress for more details.

December 2 - 3

November 25 & 26 December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 16 - 23

Santa Claus takes time off from his busy holiday schedule every year to stop in at Winterfest and greet the girls and boys of Pensacola. Our expert photographer elves love to take souvenir photos of kids of all ages with Santa Claus. The elves especially love making the pictures into cards for the holidays. Your photos with Santa are available as high-quality dye-sublimation prints or as or fullresolution originals delivered on a reusable USB drive. Bring your own USB drive for a $2 discount! Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

Third Annual Christmas Scavenger Hunt! “Rockabilly ‘Round the Christmas Tree” with a Rockabilly, 1950’s pin up theme held in a two day event. The cost is $25.00 per person with a goal donation of $1,000 to the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. This event is only for ladies 21 years old and older.

Winter Art & Craft Fair 6849 Oak Street, Milton December 2, 3

800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze

Come celebrate all things Christmas and find one of a kind gifts at our Holiday theme Market.

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Gulf Breeze Holiday Market November 29, December 6

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Wreaths of Joy Gala

600 South Palafox Street, Pensacola December 1

Presented by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Dept. this event begins 5:30pm. Every year businesses, organizations and individuals gather at this highly regarded affair to enjoy a three-course dinner, entertainment, auctions and more! Proceeds support programs at The Arc Gateway, a Pensacola area non-profit who provides services and support to more than 800 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.?Sponsorships available. 850-434-2638

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An Evening in Bethlehem

2026 Pauline Street, Cantonment December 2, 3

Make coming to An Evening in Bethlehem at Gonzalez United Methodist Church a Christmas tradition for your family! Walk through the town of Bethlehem and get a glimpse of what life was like at the time of the birth of Christ. This is a great way to start the Christmas season-all ages are welcome.

Holiday Faire

Pensacola

130 E. Government Street, Pensacola

Join St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Winter Arts and Crafts Fair to celebrate the season and do some holiday shopping. Multiple vendors from woodcraft, candle makers, bake goods, and more. December 2 noon to 7pm & December 3 from 9am to 2:30pm.

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When the trolleys arrive from the Performance Tour, the fun in Plaza Wonderland begins! See a show on our brand new stage, then follow the dancing reindeer to visit Santa Claus and play reindeer games! Turn into a snowman with our amazing snow machine and throw snowballs at the Grinch! Freeze dance with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Blitzen, and enjoy a cup of gourmet cocoa, scrumptious snack, or visit our hot dog stand.

Winterfest - Visit Santa

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Third Annual Christmas Scavenger Hunt

November 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

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reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. For additional audition information call or visit our website.

5203 Elmira Street, Milton December 2, 3

First Presbyterian Church of Milton is pleased to be hosting our 4th Annual Holiday Faire! This event will be held on December 2, 12 noon - 8pm and December 3, 9am - 3pm, and will feature handcrafted items, direct sales vendors, food, drinks, and door prizes! There will be something for everyone! So treat yourself to a little fun while getting that holiday shopping done! 850-623-2510

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South Baldwin Community Theater “Elf” 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores December 2, 3, 4*, 9, 10, 11*

*December 2, 3, 9, and 10 dates are at 7:30pm. *December 4th & 11th are Sunday Matinées at 2pm. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh

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Enjoy an evening of carols hosted by The Northwest Florida State College Madrigal Singers. The concert begins at 5pm and ends at 9:30pm.

The Nutcracker Pensacola Youth Ballet ad on page 19

6000 College Parkway, Pensacola December 3

Pensacola Youth Ballet, a youth-focused training and performance ballet company under the direction of Michael Wardlaw, is proud to present the annual holiday tradition of, “The Nutcracker”! This beautifully choreographed and set spectacular will be held Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7pm in the Booker T. Washington Theatre, 6000 College Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32504. When you support Pensacola Youth Ballet’s performance, your dollars support multiple scholarships used to take our students across the nation for elite and professional ballet training with top choreographers and companies, such as Austin Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Your patronage also supports other non-profit organizations, PYB partners with, who support and facilitate services for children in the Pensacola area. PYB has helped donate over $26,000 to these organizations in the last 4 years alone!! Support your community. Support the Arts. Support the children in your area by kicking off your holiday season with this delightful production of the holiday classic, ‘The Nutcracker”. Adult tickets are $30, Children 17 and under $20. Purchase your tickets by contacting LaBelle Performing Arts. 850-944-5650

Autism Pensacola: Holiday Party and Visit with Santa 3141 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze December 3

For families of all ages. Visit our website to sign up to see Santa. 10am - 1pm. www.autismpensacola.org

Craft Fair- Navarre First Assembly of God 9594 Navarre Parkway, Navarre December 3

Come find those special and unique Christmas gifts. Craft Fair December 3, 2016 from 9am - 1pm. Find us on Facebook

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The Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade theme is “Merry Masquerade” join us on Sat. December 3rd at 10am. the parade route will proceed down Shoreline Drive and end at First Baptist Church on McLane Street. Entry forms available at Gulf Breeze City Hall or the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual “Christmas in the Park”, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 10 am – 5:30 pm in Navarre Park at the foot of the Navarre Bridge. Marketplace opens at 10 am. Parade begins at 2 pm. Tree Lighting at 5:30. Navarre Community Christmas Parade ? Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit & Photo ? Family Photos ? Mrs. Claus’ Bakery ? Hot Cocoa & Cider ? Santa’s Workshop ? Live Entertainment ? Market Place

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Milton Christmas Parade ‘A Farmer’s Christmas’

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Don’t miss this year’s Lighted Boat Parade. Vessels decked out in holiday lights and decorations will wade through the dark December sky and create a pleasant scene to embrace the Christmas season. Starting at Little Sabine Bay to Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks display following parade. Contact (850) 932-1500 for information. 850-932-1500

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Join us to look inside Word of Life’s spectacular Christmas production – Magi, presenting the true meaning of Christmas through creative use of music, drama and multimedia. Through the partnership of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Word of Life, the event will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church. This event begins at 7pm. You may call the church for more information. 904-779-9033

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Family Event for all Ages. Non-competition. Race Start: Navarre Main Fire Station (behind McDonald’s), 8:00 am start, one hour course limit. Course: Run/Walk through the residential streets of the Town Center for a 5k (3.1 miles) or several shorter distances. Long sleeve t-shirts for the first 200 registrants. Participants are encouraged to dress up for the season. www.navarrechamberfoundation.org/jingle-bell.html

8th Annual Epic Ride & Run

Santa is coming to the Zoo for 3 nights and you don’t want to miss it! Enjoy taking pictures with Santa and some very special animal friends. Santa will also be accepting those last minute Christmas letters and special requests from your little ones. www.gbzoo.com

Surfing Santa Parade Pensacola Beach December 4

Watch Santa oversee delightfully decorated whimsical floats as they wind their way down the islands main street sharing holiday joy with all who care to catch the spirit. Via de Luna Drive, starts at 2pm www.visitpensacolabeach.com

Christmas on the Coast 118 Palafox Place, Pensacola December 9 - 11

Presented by The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, celebrate the best time of the year. We will transform the sunny weather into a winter wonderland while experiencing all the sights and sounds of the season. 850-595-3880

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Come to The Wharf for kids best viewing spot of the Lighted Boat Parade. Come early for kids activities and shopping specials from 4pm – 8pm.

Holiday Ice Skating

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Are you ready for more Harry Potter? Join us as we celebrate our first Yule Ball - Harry Potter Masquerade style! Prepare for magical activities, enchanting events, and even more Harry Potter themed fun for all ages! Our Yule Ball is sure to be the most magical event of the holiday season! You won’t want to miss this! This event will be held at all Barnes & Noble stores nationwide! This event is will begin at 7pm.

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Come join the fun beginning at 5:15pm on Saturday December 10th with nearly 90 entries, eight bands from Escambia County, Mississippi and New Orleans plus the nationally renowned Blue Angels and much more. www.coxpensacolachristmasparade.org

Santa Drop

December 10

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, holiday crafts and ornament making, gift wrapping and a visit from Santa. Free event from 2:00pm to 5:00pm .

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Enjoy free food and games and visit with Santa! 10am to 2pm.

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AJs BraveHearts Spirit of Giving & Toys for Tots Christmas Concert 2 S. Palafox Street, Pensacola December 10

This event is to help our community at a special time of the year. The event admission is: one brand new toy for a boy or a girl (unwrapped). Contact us at www.ajsbravehearts.com for more way to donate and help in the community. This event is from 7pm - 1am. www.ajsbravehearts.com

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Make it to the Line 4-Mile Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola December 17

Run, jog, walk or crawl to the line at our 4-mile run/walk and 1-mile fun run. Individuals and families up to three members can compete. Participants will receive run packets that include t-shirts and other goodies. Trophies will be awarded three deep for all age groups in both the run and the walk. Special awards will be also given. A portion of the proceeds from this race will benefit the Secret Santa program. It helps local families in need with gifts at Christmas, clothing, food, etc. 850-492-0611

Ballet Pensacola Presents: The Nutcracker 118 Palafox Place, Pensacola December 16 - 19

Experience the magic of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker. 850-595-3880

Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade December 10

The Annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place Saturday, December 10th starting at 5:30pm from LuLu’s in Gulf Shores and finishing at Cobalt in Orange Beach. To enter your boat in the parade or for more information contact the Chamber at 251968-7200. (251) 968-7200

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Kick-off the Christmas season with the annual Santa Drop. See Santa skydive onto the beach followed by photo opportunities. Other activities for all ages plus Santa’s helpers singing Christmas carols. Santa drop begins at 12 noon.

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Billy Claus Oh Billy Claus how we love you... Poor Billy is allergic to snow so what better place for him to come and celebrate the holidays but LuLu’s. Come enjoy as this delightful children’s book, written by none other than the talented Lucy Buffett. Enjoy a full day of arts & crafts, live music and get your picture taken with Billy Claus and his LuLubelle’s. Make sure to leave Billy your Christmas list so that he can personally deliver it to his brother (you may have heard of him) Santa Claus. What a better way to kick off the holiday season than a day here with all of your friends and family at LuLu’s.

Come out and bring your friends and family to enjoy ice skating while you are entertained by holiday music. Great experience for everyone! Each session is 1 hour; 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm and 6:30pm Tickets required: $ 12.00 Adult/Child (includes skate rental) $ 9.00 Adult/Child (must provide own skates). Contact Pensacola Bay Center for information.

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All About That Baby Musical 6205 North W Street, Pensacola December 18

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church and Kidz Praize presents the 2016 Christmas Musical All About That Baby! Sunday December 18th at 6 PM. New from Christy and Daniel Semsen and WordKidz, All About That Baby is a delightfully fresh presentation of the blessed

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical 118 Palafox Place, Pensacola December 19

The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters as they come to life. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Show starts at 7:30pm. 850-595-3880

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Winterfest - Santa’s Holiday Express Tour 226 East Intendencia Street , Pensacola December 19 to 23

Take a trip with Santa through highlights of our holiday season. This 25-minute tour is especially great for young children and out of town guests. Santa rides every night December 19th – 23rd. 850-583-1365

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The Family friendly NOON Year’s Eve Celebration at LuLu’s starts at 10am!Think your year couldn’t possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu’s has in store to help you end the year with a bang. LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. From delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live music, zoo animals, face painting, wow I could just go on and on, but wait there is one thing I forgot to mention... To count it down to noon we celebrate with kid friendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop. Just take a look at the pictures from last year and plan your vacation to make sure you don’t miss this incredible event. See you there! 251-967-LULU (5858)

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Teach Your Children Gratitude After a day of visiting the park, seeing a movie, and enjoying ice cream, my oldest child gives me attitude when I tell her we must go home. I have to restrain the urge to lose my temper. “Why can’t you be grateful for the things we have done, instead of feel disappointed when it comes to an end?” I become annoyed. Where are my grateful children? My husband reminds me that kids don’t want the fun to stop. I do understand that but I also want my children to be more thankful for the blessings they have. Here is how I’m working through these un-grateful, growing moments and years: We praise it forward, help someone in need and name three thankful things at the end of each day.

Praise it Forward Most of us have heard the phrase “pay it forward.” I am teaching my kids to praise it forward. Say a kind word to each other. Offer a compliment to the stranger next to us in the grocery line. Tell a fellow classmate that he or she is doing great in their studies. Let a teacher or school helper know you appreciate the chance to

learn new ideas. Praising it forward does not cost anything. It does not even take a lot of effort, but the results are amazing. Side effects can include a smile, a hug or an outpouring of more praise being shared in the community around us. Talk to your children about the wondrous effects of being thoughtful. A great kids book to read and share with them is How Full is Your Bucket?, by Mary Reckmeyer and Tom Rath. Find ways to be positivethought influencers toward your kids and toward everyone you meet.

Help Someone in Need How can we go a step beyond giving a kind statement? Our family puts generosity into action a few times per year. We regularly donate our gently used items like clothing and toys to different families and non-profit organizations. We visit the local children’s shelters to learn about how we can help spread the word or volunteer for their services. I have asked my daughter’s entire class to make cards for troops overseas and I supply the materials for them and ship them out when complete. For my children’s birthday parties, we have even requested that in lieu of gifts, we want guests to send an item to donate to an animal shelter or a children’s organization. I show my daughters that others are less fortunate and that we should give back. We still honor her and let her pick out a special toy for herself. Big or small, there is so much you can do to help others in need. Ask your children their ideas for creative ways to make a difference. 35

End the Day Naming Three Thankful Things As I put my children to bed each night, I take the opportunity to reflect gratitude on the day. I ask my kids to name three reasons to be thankful. They each take turns speaking their mind. My girls can choose to talk about their day’s experiences or simply speak in a general sense. I let them say whatever comes to their mind. At times they may just say, “I’m thankful we had cookies after dinner.” I have to laugh at that. After all, they are children and dessert is important to them. Then other times, they surprise me with heartfelt thoughts like, “I am glad we snuggled and read a book together.” Closing each day with reflection and gratitude puts everyone in a better mood for peaceful slumber.

Fill Every Day with Gratitude When you think about waking up and closing each day, we have so much to appreciate. Our attitude should be filled with gratefulness. Remind your kids to be thankful for their lives too. To enhance their outlook, have them give compliments toward others, help people in need and recite three reasons to be joyful at bedtime. A better world filled with happier, thoughtful people begins with daily gratitude. 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 creatively and professionally 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 will be released in fall 2016. You can learn more about her at www.writtenbymandy.com.

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Money Toys Make Sense

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

As our regular partners on daily errands, children also have a front row seat to observe our financial transactions along the way. Kids see us swipe debit cards, listen to us count change and even watch us struggle to remember our PayPal passwords. Introducing commerce and currency through play can take the mystery out of money. The following toys help kids understand the coin of the realm and start their own smart money habits.

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Laugh and Learn Piggy Bank

Just Like Home Cash Register

Piggy banks are often a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first introduction to the notion of saving money. Fisher-Price expands on the traditional pig with the Laugh and Learn Piggy Bank that turns coin play into a full sensory experience. In addition to dropping colorful over-sized coins into the slotted back (and retrieving them easily through the big side door), the bank offers interactive features as well. Pressing the pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nose generates silly songs, music and entertaining phrases. The level of learning can be adjusted between two settings; the first offers basic words and sounds for wee ones, the second adds simple directions, colors, numbers and Spanish for the older tot.

Giving kids the opportunity to explore commerce from the other side of the aisle, the Just Like Home Cash Register offers a simplified experience of the retail end of shopping. Children can use the hand-held scanner to light up the included grocery items on the movable conveyor belt. The register processes payments using the credit card slot or play money transactions through the pop-open cash drawer. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a working calculator that reinforces counting and number skills. Sized for the preschool set and available in different colors, the Just Like Home Cash Register adds valuable learning to pretend play.

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An automated teller machine (ATM) is an ideal way to demonstrate the intersection of real currency and electronic banking. This kid-sized version simplifies the process of depositing money and keeping a digital record of transactions. The battery-operated machine lets young bankers set up their own pass code which is used in combination with the included ATM card to make deposits and withdrawals, while keeping a digital record of their account. The ATM reads coin amount deposited in the slot, but paper money amounts are entered manually. Correct entries support an accurate balance, fostering the importance of diligence when managing money. This personal banking tool give kids a great early understanding of personal finance.

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Handling money takes many forms. Beyond the counting of coin, an appreciation for its form and properties can also be educational and entertaining. The Magic Penny Magnet Set features a super magnetic base and 32 freshly minted British coins (plus a bonus U.S. penny). The powerful attraction of the magnets allows kids (and adults) to explore building structures and shapes with the coins as they connect and bond through force alone. Guided by the included activity book or simply enjoying independent creativity, this set supports an interest in coin that goes beyond its monetary value.

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Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim in 1984 to maintain the high standards of authentic Tang Soo Do. PTSDA Karate is located at 2500 W. 9 Mile Rd. and has been active in Pensacola

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According to a study from LiveScience.com, hovering or over-protective parents are more likely to turn out neurotic, more dependent adult children. “(College) students with helicopter parents tended to be less open to new ideas and actions, as well as more vulnerable, anxious, and self-conscious, among other factors, compared with their counterparts with more distant parents,” the study reported. Dr. Ed Christophersen, a psychologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, says hovering becomes problematic if the child isn’t learning key life skills like good sleep habits, independent play and self-calming skills. “But, because, in my experience many hovering parents hover in order to keep themselves from getting stressed by seeing their child distressed, the odds are they will not allow their child the opportunity to learn the life skills,” Christophersen says. To raise children to become self-reliant, independent adults, Christophersen urges parents to instill four important life skills.

Good sleep habits. Avoid co-sleeping with your baby (514 children were smothered in the past 10 years due to cosleeping with a parent according to Christophersen). After the age of one, establish a short bedtime routine that includes brushing teeth, bath, bedtime stories and prayer or quiet talk time. Studies show, children who can fall asleep on their own and stay asleep throughout the night are more likely to do well in school. Separation skills. The first day of preschool or daycare is often stressful for both parents and their children. Your child may cry or “press back into you. Don’t pick them up,” Christophersen advises. Allow your child time to adjust and soon it’s not so anxiety-provoking. Learning healthy separation skills promotes a sense of self-confidence and the ability to transition more easily from one situation to another. Independent play. Children as young as 18 to 24 months can learn to play by themselves for extended periods of time. Unstructured playtime not only provides children with a quiet outlet from a busy day, it nurtures creativity, decision-making and self-reflection. 39

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Social skills. Once your child enters toddlerhood, encourage cooperation and sharing through parallel play, in which two children play independently with the same group of toys, and eventually social play skills, in which children play together with the same toys. In tandem with healthy sleep habits and social skills, establish a system that helps children learn stepby-step independence. “Set them up for success when they are young and then back off,” says Mary Jennings, a kindergarten teacher who has taught for 34 years. The night before a school day, for example, help your children pack their backpacks and have them set out their clothes. Assign specific household chores to help them build a skill set and a sense of responsibility. Cues and prompts like index cards or color-coded family calendars are simple reminders. “Consistency is key. Don’t give up too soon. It takes 21 days to change a habit,” Jennings adds. Recalling how difficult it was to drop off her two middle-schoolers for their first day in a new school, Holly Clark understands the temptation to hover. “I felt bad for them since they did not know anybody, but I also knew the last thing they needed was their mommy walking in with them,” she says. Clark gives her six children, ranging in age from 2 to 15 years, the space to make age-appropriate decisions and learn personal responsibility. “If we see that they may head down the wrong path, we will step in and intervene,” she says. With her husband in the military, the family moves frequently. To get everyone off on the right foot, she and her husband make it a priority to select a good school district and neighborhood. “When the children...go to college, we will not be there so we need to let them have some responsibility for themselves now so they will not be overwhelmed when we are not there.” For additional parenting tips, check out Christophersen’s book, Parenting that Works: Building Skills that Last a Lifetime. GPP

Christa Hines is a freelance writer and frequent contributor.

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Saenger Theatre Presents Straight No Chaser: I’ll Have Another - 20th Anniversary Tour, The Musical Sensation 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $46 and can be purchased at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ for details.

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Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Blue Angels Practice National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. Practices typically begin at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time), and last about 55 minutes. Open bleacher seating is available for seating 1,000 people. Concessions (bottled water, sport drinks, light food and treats) and merchandise are also available. 100% ID check for all visitors 18 years old and over to access the museum flight line to view Blue Angel practice. Call (850) 452-3604 or visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m. every Tuesday evening, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Come shop the huge selection of more than 50 area vendors, at fair market prices. Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks or other hot food vendors. Find local produce, milk, eggs, meat or baked goods. Shop local artists and crafters for the perfect gift. For more info, visit www.marketinthebreeze.com.

Wednesday, November 2

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/. Blue Angels Practice National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing.

Thursday, November 3

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show 8 p.m. The return of The Rocky Horror Show is a crowd favorite. Presented as a part of Foo Foo Fest, join us for this special fundraising event for the craziest night of theatre all year! Do the Time Warp, dress as your favorite character, shout comeback lines... ALL SEATS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION, NO RESERVED SEATING. For more info, visit www. pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration through

November 14, of existing and new culturally creative happenings, events and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to Pensacola. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with events of high artistic and cultural caliber, delivered with a hefty dose of Southern sophistication. For more info, visit foofoofest.com. Pensacola MESS Hall Presents Science on the Street As part of Foo Foo Fest, Palafox Street from Garden to Main will be transformed from an ordinary sidewalk to a stroll through science. Anchoring the exploration will be a geologic timeline, highlighting notable events during the Earth’s 4.5 billion year history. Exhibits such as a dinosaur that appears to follows you with his head, a shimmer wall and vortex cannon, and a large scale Newton’s cradle provide hands-on experiences. Bring your body and your brain to try out some illusions and puzzles, too. The activities will be installed for the duration of the festival, from November 3-14, twenty-four hours a day. For more info, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YES-MESS.

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/nonmembers per class. Register at www.pensacolamuseum.org. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival One of Pensacola’s largest and most anticipated festivals which brings more than 200 painters, sculptors, potters, graphic artists, jewelers and craftsmen to Seville Square. The 3-day festival also offers music, dance, food and a kids’ area that is perfect for aspiring creatives to test their skills. Hours Friday & Saturday are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Festival hours Saturday & Sunday are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the festival is free! For more info, visit ggaf.org.

Saturday, November 5 Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival The 32nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 3-13. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard. During this 11-day festival, performers will be hosted in 30 venues from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido Key, Fla., into Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Silverhill, Ala. Visit http://frankbrownsongwriters.com/. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents OnStage at Saenger Theatre 6 p.m. backstage wine tasting; 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets begin at $25 and can be purchased at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ for details.

Friday, November 4

Bands on the Blackwater 7-9 p.m. 5158 Willing Street, downtown Milton. Free outdoor concerts held each Friday through November 4. For more info, call (850) 983-5466 or visit http://miltonlocal.com/event/fall-bands-on-theblackwater-2016-lineup/2016-09-09/. November 4 performer is The Astronauts. 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. 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 Rocky Horror Picture Show VIP dinner and show beginning at 6 p.m.; show performs again at 8 p.m. For info, see November 3.

Second Annual Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire 9 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Pensacola. The Mini Maker Faire brings together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, engineers, science club members, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and Makers of all kinds to learn from each other, get craft ideas and science fair project ideas, hear the experts, and work on projects. If you would like to show off your robotics, art, or programing skills, please call. For more info, visit www.bn.com/makerfaire. Bounce-O-Rama S.S. Dixon Primary School, 4060 Pace Patriot Blvd. Come jump with us! The SS Dixon Primary PTO proudly presents its 3rd annual fundraising event, Bounce-O-Rama. Enjoy a family day of fun as the PE Fields of SS Dixon Primary are covered with over 10 bounce houses. A raffle of over 50 baskets with items donated by local and national companies will be held during the day’s activities. Food and drink concessions will be available plus much, much more! COST: $10 entry fee / Adults and Children 2 & under are free. 10 am to 4 pm. 2016 Fall Craft Show & Sausage Festival Beulah Baptist Church, 5805 Beulah Church Rd. Beulah sausage dogs & hot dogs, bake sale, car show, live music and over 40 booths of handmade arts and crafts. November 5th from 9:00am to 3:00pm Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. For more info, see November 4 listing. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show VIP cocktails and show beginning at 6:30 p.m.; show performs again at 8 p.m. For more info, see November 3 listing. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing.

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FamilyCalendar The Great Pumpkin Race Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 1603 N 12th Avenue, Pensacola. 5K race will begin at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run will begin at 9 a.m. The popular 5K race, which begins at 12th Avenue and Moreno Street and winds through scenic and historic East Hill, is sanctioned by the Pensacola Runner’s Association and attracts close to 1,200 participants each year. Call (850) 436-6440 or visit www.shcs. ptdiocese.org/pumpkinrun.html.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Kobrin Plays Brahms at Saenger Theatre 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $22 and can be purchased at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ for details. 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. Surrealist Masquerade Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. Pensacola Museum of Art is honored to house Controversial Lines: Late Prints by Salvador Dali exhibition and elated to host our first ever Surrealist Masquerade! This event will bring in amazing costumes of melting clocks, dresses made of flowers, masks of animal faces, and much more. We will be hosting a costume contest so prepare to dress your best! To go with the wonderful costumes and atmosphere we will offer Spanish wines and beers along with signature tapas of Spain. November 5th 7pm - 11pm $50 per ticket. this event is for 21 and older. www.pensacolamuseum.org 2016-2017 Beulah Elementary Fall Carnival 6201 Helms Rd., 850-941-6180 Join us November 5, 2016 for games, basket drawings, food and fun at the Beulah Elementary Superhero Fall Carnival! This year we have partnered with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and Sacred Heart Pediatric ER to celebrate our local heroes as well! All are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Superhero or Local Hero! If you have any questions or are interested in sponsorship, please contact Lacey Williamson at beulahptafundraising@gmail.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. Jellyfish’s 2nd Annual Perdido Key Fall Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sampling from noon-3 p.m. 13700 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola. We will have local food vendors, breweries and merchants. This event is kid friendly and everyone of all ages is invited to join us. $5 for kids includes a wristband to play all day in the

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kids play area; $15 for adults includes a wristband for food & beverage sampling from noon-3 p.m. **Overflow parking at Winn Dixie & Flora-Bama Bus will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more info, contact info@thejellyfishbar.com. Locals Day at Kayden’s Candy Factory 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 26651 Perdido Beach Blvd Suite C, Orange Beach, Ala. Buy a scoop of ice cream or a chocolate item and get one of equal or lesser value FREE! If you live anywhere in or between Mobile or Pensacola, bring in your local ID to receive this discount at the check out counter! For more info, visit https://kaydenscandyfactory.com. 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) 733-3547 or visit www.mojogymnastics. com. Soup’s On Pensacola 2016 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge, 661 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Sample delicious soups created by professional chefs and talented amateurs and then help choose the winner by voting for your favorite soup. 1 p.m. raffle with lots of fabulous gift baskets.  $12/ticket. To register, donate or for more information, call (850) 380-7682. Step Out to End Diabetes Walk 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Register at (850) 492-6100 or visit http://main.diabetes.org/pensacolafl.

Sunday, November 6

Second Annual Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire 9 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Pensacola. For more info, see November 5 listing. Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. For more info, see November 4 listing. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Jazz for Justice 4-7 p.m. at 400 S Palafox, Pensacola. We will close down the 400 block of South Palafox at 4 p.m. for dancing, a silent auction and food and drink, thanks to our sponsor the Bodacious Family of Shops. This year’s Jazz includes musical acts ranging from jazz to blues and everywhere in between, the event has something for everyone. Admission: $10/person; children under 12 are free. Call (850) 701-3313 or visit http://jazzforjustice.org/. Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Bring your family, bring your pets! 1.5 mile walk with 12 trivia questions will be posted. Ballots are $2 each and all proceeds are donated to the Community Center After School Program and local animal shelters. For more info, call Cissi at (850) 393-4605. Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. The service always draws a large and friendly crowd. Visit www.visitperdido. com/events/worship-on-the-water.

Monday, November 7

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Yoga at the Pensacola Museum of Art 5:30-6:30 p.m. Art and yoga have complimentary and intrinsically valuable benefits and the gallery provides the perfect space to awaken your imagination. Join us for a 60-minute session led by instructor Nancy LaNasa. All levels welcome. What to Bring: towel, mat, water bottle. Free for PMA members; non-Members are free with cost of general admission. Visit www.pensacolamuseum. org/ for more info. Cat’s Seed to Table Cooking 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Join our gardener Cat for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. Cost: complimentary (you will just eat a sample, not a full meal). Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

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Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 1 listing.

Wednesday, November 9

Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 2 listing. To the PMA with Love Closing Reception at the Pensacola Museum of Art Join us from 5-7pm for the free Closing reception of To the PMA with Love . This exhibition celebrates the recent growth of the PMA’s Permanent Collection along with continued conservation efforts of formerly accessioned pieces. Works on display include both gifts and purchased artwork from a variety of media. www.pensacolamuseum.org Blue Angels Practice National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. What Can Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Offer You? 11:30 a.m. lunch; seminar presented from noon-1 p.m. Baptist Towers, Medical Meeting Rooms, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. Presenter is Adam Mullan, M.D., Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Andrews Institute. For more info or to make a reservation, call (850) 469-7897.

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Casting Crowns Live at Pensacola Bay Center 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $34. Casting Crowns remains the top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. The award-winning group got its start as a youth group worship band originally based in Florida. Today, each of the seven members remain active in student ministry at their respective churches in Atlanta. For more info or tickets, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Tips to Ease Back Pain 11:30 a.m. lunch; seminar from noon-1 p.m. Baptist Medical Park Nine Mile, 9400 University Parkway, Azalea Room. Presenter is Marisa J. Terry, M.D., Andrews Institute, Interventional Pain Medicine. For more info or to make a reservation, call (850) 469-7897. All County Chorus 7 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola. A chorus concert celebrating the best choral students in the Escambia County School District. Free and open to the public. ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION. For more info, call (850) 5953880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/. Blue Angels Practice National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Ballet Pensacola’s Wizards and Warriors 7:30 p.m. Enter into an enchanted world of fantastical spells of wizards and warriors. Defy reality with an epic battle of good vs. evil in this original production by Artistic Director Richard Steinert. For more info, visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Darkness to Light Stewards of Children 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Learn to prevent child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light Stewards of Children is a nationally recognized child abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The 2-hour facilitator led program is presented by Gulf Coast Kids House and consists of a DVD presentation, interactive workbooks, assessment sheets, important local contact numbers and participant discussions. A Certificate of Attendance is given to each participant upon completion of the training. CEU are available. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Friday, November 11

Homeschool Ocean Science Mini Festival 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, 8638 Blue Heron Ct, Navarre. Price is $10 per student per session. Children under 2 and parents are free. Rotate through 8 stations including field studies and a beach scavenger hunt. Kayaking available weather permitting. For more info, call (850) 261-2141 or e-mail navarresciencestation@gmail. com. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Cancer Prevention and Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Noon-1 p.m. seminar at Baptist Medical Park - Navarre, 8880 Navarre Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference

Room. Presenter is David Mann, M.D., Hematology Oncology, Baptist Medical Group Hematology Oncology. For more info or to make a reservation, call (850) 469-7897. Veterans’ Day Ceremony 2016 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park and Wall South, 200 S 9th Avenue, Pensacola. Keynote speaker Colonel Clay Stackhouse, USMC. Ceremony: Navy Chorus ~ Presentation of Colors ~ Invocation ~ Opening Remarks ~ Keynote Speaker ~ Benediction. For more info, call (850) 434-6119 or visit www.veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com/. Ballet Pensacola’s Wizards and Warriors 7:30 p.m. For more info, see November 10 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Hockey Game 7:05 start time versus Columbus. For tickets or more info, visit https://pensacolaiceflyers.com/ or call (800) 745-3000. U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Annual Homecoming Air Show Naval Air Station Pensacola. In addition to the scheduled Friday and Saturday shows, there will be a special night show from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday only. Gates open both days at 8 a.m. and admission and parking for all shows are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged.  Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Aircraft will light up the sky with full afterburner and pyrotechnics, and will end with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Pensacola area. For more info, visit www.naspensacolaairshow.com. Special Events at Pensacola MESS Hall 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola. We salute our veterans with free admission for active duty and retired military personnel. Military families receive the regular military admission discount. There is also a Fossil Workshop on this day, where participants will have the opportunity to dig through fossil-rich Eocene sediment to discover shark, sting ray, turtle and other marine fossils which they can keep to start their own fossil collection. Program is included with admission but space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. For more info, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YES-MESS.

Saturday, November 12

Ballet Pensacola’s Wizards and Warriors 7:30 p.m. For more info, see November 10 listing. Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Pensacola Civic Band Presents “Forbidden Love (and Sax)” 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox

Place, Pensacola. Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story share many similar themes. Most notably is that of forbidden love. Join the Pensacola Civic Band and guest artist Chris Vadala for the music that brings these stories to life. ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION. $10 adults/ $5 children 15 and under. Call (850) 595-3880 or visit http://www.pensacolasaenger.com/.  Saturday Studio Club at Pensacola Museum of Art 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Color, Value, Texture, Space, Shape, 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.

For many more events, please check out our Holiday Happenings Guide on page 30! U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Annual Homecoming Air Show Naval Air Station Pensacola. For more info, see November 11 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Hockey Game 7:05 start time versus Columbus. For more info, see November 11 listing. Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see November 5 listing. Pine Forest UMC Arts & Craft Festival and Car Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd, 1401 E Gregory St. The day features more than 160 arts, crafts & other vendors, food, children’s activities, and live music. Free admission. Free parking. Door prizes. Call (850) 944-0170 or visit www.pineforestumc. org/. University of West Florida Football Game 6 p.m. Bayfront Stadium, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Visit www.goargos.com for ticket information. 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 November 5 listing. Monthly Bay Bluffs Park Cleanup 9-10 a.m. Bay Bluffs Preserve. Come join the Scenic

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by 10 local distributors.All wines will be available to purchase at special festival pricing and your admission includes a $5 coupon towards your purchase. In addition to the wine, there will be a food show, hand-crafted microbrew beers, small batch bourbon sampling and live music provided by Frank Brown’s Songwriter’s Festival. Tickets can be purchased at Seville’s Wine & Gift Shop for $45 advance/$50 day of event. Visit www.sevillequarter.com.

Gallery Night 5-9 p.m. Stroll through the charming brick walkways of downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of local music, art and cuisine. Gallery Night is a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments. Visit downtownpensacola.com/ or call (850) 434-5371.

Walk for Alzheimer’s Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 9. Children’s activities, vendors, team awards and music by Crosstown Band. For more info, visit choosecovenant.org or call (850) 438-9714.

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Pensacola RailFest 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hadji Shrine, 800 West 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. Presented by Pensacola Model Railroad Club, RailFest is the area’s original and best fest for trains and anything else on rails. Admission is $6 for adults, and children under 10 are free with adult admission. We will feature layouts in all major scales including Z, N, HO, O, and G. We will also hold workshops and panels on different model railroading topics throughout the weekend. Door prizes will also be given out throught the weekend. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.pmrc.us/.

Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see November 5 listing.

Sunday, November 13

Ballet Pensacola’s Wizards and Warriors 2:30 p.m. For more info, see November 10 listing. 12th Annual Pensacola Marathon and Half Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 200 S 10th Avenue. The starting line for both the marathon and the half marathon will be near Admiral Mason Park in downtown Pensacola, near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Colfax St. The finish line for both races will be near the intersection of 10th Ave and Romana St., next to the Vietnam Wall Memorial. The course time limit for the full and half marathon is 6 hours. Call (850) 434-2800 or visit www.pensacolasports.org for registration and details.  Pensacola Foo Foo Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival For more info, see November 3 listing. Pensacola Marathon Downtown Pensacola The marathon starts and ends at the Veteran’s Memorial Park and covers a 13.1 miles circuit for the half marathon and a fun 26.2 loop for the full marathon. November provides Pensacola with great weather for a race. For more information visit PensacolaMarathon.com.

Big Green Egg Festival 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Maritime Park at Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. Imagine nearly 100 Big Green Eggs lined up inside Blue Wahoo Stadium, located on beautiful Pensacola Bay. Now imagine sampling every delicious bite that is being cooked by those masterful smoking machines — the Big Green Egg. Your $25 advance ticket includes entry to the event, samplings, entertainment and Big Green Egg demonstrations! Tickets are $35 at the door, but children under 10 are free! Call (336) 553-8206 or visit http://pensacolaeggfest.com/ for details. Seville Quarter 6th Annual Wine & Food Festival 2-5 p.m. Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola, 130 E. Government Street. Enjoy samples of 200 handpicked wines from around the world poured

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Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Tuesday, November 15

Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 1 listing. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing.

Wednesday, November 16

Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 2 listing.

Thursday, November 17

WSRE Public Square Speakers Series Presents Phil Rosenthal 7-9 p.m. Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. Free admission. Emmy-winning TV writer & producer; creator of “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” For more info, call (850) 484-1200 or visit www.wsre.org/events/public-square-speakers-series/. All County Band 7 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola. A band concert celebrating the best band students in the Escambia County School District. Free and open to the public. ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION. For more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Friday, November 18

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. Heart Health: Diet, Supplements and Exercise 11:30 a.m. lunch; seminar from noon-1 p.m. Andrews Institute Athletic Performance & Research Pavilion, 1040 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Conference Room B. Presenter is Benjamin Lloyd, M.D., FACC, Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute. For more info or to make a reservation, call (850) 469-7897.

Saturday, November 19

Seeds of Hope 5k Walk Seville Quarter, 130 E. Goverment St. The 7th Annual Seeds of Hope 5k Community Walk takes place on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, November 19, 2016, at 8am in Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola. Hosted by Active Minds at the University of West Florida. The walk is to support those who have lost loved ones to suicide, as well as to commemorate those lost. Register online at https://7thannualseedsofhope.eventbrite.com/ Free for students to attend. For non-students (community members): $15 until October 31, $20 from Nov. 1-19, $25 at the door. Tinker Tots at Pensacola MESS Hall 9-9:45 a.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola. Young learners, ages 3-6, and their caregivers will explore light and shadow during this hands-on program designed especially for them. Cost is $5/members; $7/nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Visit www. pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YES-MESS. Science Discovery Workshop at Pensacola MESS Hall 1-2 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola. Investigate a variety of properties of light with this hands-on workshop for learners in grades 1-3. Visit www.pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YES-MESS. Gulf Breeze Fall Festival Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr. 5 to 10 pm; The MARKET will be running as normal, but on a Saturday evening, come join us for some great shopping opportunities. Jeff Dunham at Pensacola Bay Center 5 p.m. International comedy sensation/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham has performed in front of sold-out audiences worldwide. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/ or call (800) 7453000. STEM Saturday: Life on a Submarine 9 a.m.-1 p.m. National Flight Academy. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you lived underneath the ocean? If you work on a submarine, you don’t have to wonder! K-6th grade students will learn about the wonders and dangers of working aboard a submersible, as well as build their own working periscopes. Additionally, these students will fly the T-6 Texan II in NFA’s simulators. Registration closes November 11 and is $30 with lunch provided. Space limited for each session. Call (850) 458-7836 or visit www.nationalflightacademy.com.

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FamilyCalendar Creek Indian Celebration Days 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tribal Grounds, 4750 Willard Norris Road, Milton. 26th annual two-day event of intertribal dancing, displays and teaching of heritage and customs, great foods and large groups of Native American vendors with authentic crafts. Come be a part of this Pow Wow located on our new location.. (Directional signs will be posted.) Call (850) 5166960. Project Greenshores 9- 10 a.m. Wayside Park East. Come join Ocean Hour for clean up the third Saturday of every month. Project Greenshores is at the Three Mile Bridge and Bayfront Parkway. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water and sunscreen as needed. Contact oceanhourfl@gmail.com, or call (850) 450-1112 and leave a message. Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see November 5 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see November 5 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see November 5 listing.

Sunday, November 20

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Wednesday, November 23

Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 2 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Hockey Game 6:35 start time versus Mississippi. For more info, see November 11 listing.

Friday, November 25

The Pyramid Players Present What About Babe? Art show/silent auction begins at 5:30; curtain at 7 p.m. WSRE’s Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. Admission is free, but tickets are needed. Call Martha Nall at (850) 438-4679.

Saturday, November 26

Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see November 5 listing. Pensacola Ice Flyers Hockey Game 7:05 start time versus Huntsville. For more info, see November 11 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see November 5 listing. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Gymnastics 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. For more info, see November 5 listing.

Pilates at the Pensacola Museum of Art 5:30-6:30 p.m. Participants will gain body awareness while strengthening the core and improving flexibility. All levels are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes suitable for exercise. Instructor will be Francesca Mallow. What to Bring: mat, water bottle. Free for PMA members; non-Members are free with cost of general admission. Visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/ for more info.

Tuesday, November 22

Wednesday, November 30

Restorative Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For info, see November 2 listing. 49th Annual Snowball Derby Five Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola. Five Flags Speedway has evolved into the largest short track stock car race in the USA, drawing drivers in 7 classes of competition on a banked half mile paved oval. Camping at nearby fairgrounds with free daily shuttles. Several hotels nearby. Last year’s winner was NASCAR Sprint Cup star Chase Elliott. Call (850) 944-8400 or visit http://5flagsspeedway.com/.

Thursday, December 1

Old Spanish Trail 100 Reenactment Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. Join us in the reenactment of Pensacola’s 1916 meeting of OST, the first transcontinental highway connecting Texas and California, and recognize the historic landmarks along the route. The OST was first conceived in 1915 as a way to connect St. Augustine and New Orleans. The first planning meeting for this exciting feat was held in 1915 in Mobile, and the second meeting was held in Pensacola in 1916. Call (850) 5955985 or visit www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com/.

Pensacola Ice Flyers Hockey Game 7:05 start time versus Mississippi. For more info, see November 11 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 November 6 listing.

Monday, November 21

Market in the Breeze 4-8 p.m., Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 1 listing.

Friday, December 2

Creek Indian Celebration Days 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tribal Grounds, 4750 Willard Norris Road, Milton. For more info, see November 19 listing.

Pensacola RailFest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hadji Shrine, 800 West 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. For more info, see November 19 listing.

Free Tuesday at the Pensacola Museum of Art 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Pensacola Museum of Art the last Tuesday of each month. For more info, visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/.

Old Spanish Trail 100 Reenactment Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. For more info, see December 1 listing.

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Paula Poundstone Live at Saenger Theatre 8 p.m. Paula is recognized as one of Comedy Central’s 100 greatest stand-ups of all time, was the first woman to perform stand-up at the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Dinner and has been voted into the Comedy Hall of Fame. For tickets or more info, call (850) 595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/.

Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Pensacola Museum of Art Preschool Art & Storytime 10-11 a.m. first Fridays monthly. For more info, see November 4 listing.

Tuesday, November 29

Saturday, December 3

Sunday, November 27

Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, see November 1 listing. Dolly Parton Live at Pensacola Bay Center 7 p.m. Dolly has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. For tickets or more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/ or call (800) 745-3000.

Gulf Coast Remote Area Medical Free Clinic Milton High School, 5445 Stewart St., Milton. This is a FREE clinic open to anyone who needs medical care! *If you would like to register as a VOLUNTEER, please visit www.ramusa.org and select our clinic. **If you are attending as a PATIENT, please note that the tickets are first come, first serve starting Saturday morning at 3 a.m. Tickets will also be passed out at 3 a.m. Sunday morning and the clinic doors will open at 6. There is no need to preregister or sign up beforehand. For more info, call (850) 983-5600. Saturday Night Science at the Pensacola MESS Hall 6-8 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola. The whole family will enjoy our Saturday

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FamilyCalendar Night Science programs with a variety of hands on stations that are fun and educational. $4/members; $5/nonmembers per person, including adults. Space is limited; preregistration is required. For more info, visit www.pensacolamesshall.org or call 1-877-YESMESS. Saturday Studio Club at Pensacola Museum of Art 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Color, Value, Texture, Space, Shape, Line, and Form: The Seven Fundamental Elements of Art. For more info, see November 12 listing. Old Spanish Trail 100 Reenactment Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. For more info, see December 1 listing. Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see November 5 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see November 5 listing. USO Runway Run 5K 10 a.m.-noon. Pensacola International Airport, 2430 Airport Blvd., Pensacola. Join us for a new look at the airport and to run down the runway. All registered participants receive an event T-shirt and bib with timing. Proceeds benefit the USO. Visit http://us.uso. org/NorthwestFlorida/Events

Sunday, December 4

Trivia Trek 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday, at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. For more info, see November 6 listing. Gulf Coast Remote Area Medical Free Clinic Milton High School, 5445 Stewart St., Milton. See December 3 listing for more information. Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. For more info, see November 6 listing.

Monday, December 5

Yoga at the Pensacola Museum of Art 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more info, see November 7 listing.

Thursday, December 8

The Fixx Performs Live at Vinyl Music Hall 2 South Palafox Street, Pensacola. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets or more info, call (850) 607-6758 or visit vinylmusichall.com.

Saturday, December 10

Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. For more info, see November 5 listing. Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). For more info, see November 5 listing. Larry Caton Memorial Tennis Tournament Roger Scott Tennis Center, 2130 Summit Blvd Bldg 3, Pensacola. Proceeds benefit TENNIS-4-EVERYONE, a non-profit organization that conducts tennis training and academic tutoring programs for less fortunate kids in and around Pensacola. Call (850) 912-4103 for more info. Sign up at www.rogerscotttennis.com or at the desk.

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Classes Community Education

A key milestones guide will be given to monitor baby’s growth and needs and how to meet them. Baptist Birth Experience – Overview of the Baptist Women’s Center, tour and epidural video. FREE.

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. Preregistration is required. Call (850) 416-7262. Course provided by Sacred Heart Education.

Mojo Elite Gymnastics Parent/Toddler Classes 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. we have a parent/toddler class for only $5. The first visit is free. Children walking to age 3 are welcome. This is a great way for toddlers to explore in a safe environment and meet new friends! Call (850) 733-3547 or e-mail info@mojogymnastics.com.

Diabetes

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

Prenatal & Childbirth

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to tailor your experience from early pregnancy to months following your baby’s birth. Our experienced team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience one of a kind. To register or for more info about our classes, call (850) 434-4567 or visit www.ebaptisthealthcare. org/ContentDocuments/MotherBaby/Baptist_Babies_Classes_Registration_2016.pdf. Baby Care Basics – Two-class series walks you through what to expect in the hospital and at home.

Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Usually held first Saturdays of most months, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginning Breastfeeding – This class teaches how breastfeeding works, the best way to start, and what choices will result in a rewarding breastfeeding experience. Prepared Childbirth – This class prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey by understanding the process and offering coping skills. Sibling Class (Ages 3 to 8) – This class helps you prepare your children for the arrival of the new member of the family! $10 per child per class. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Tours of Baptist Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Unit Please call (850) 434-4874 to reserve your tour time. Tours are available Mondays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Hospital offers a variety of prenatal education classes designed to help parents-tobe prepare for their special day and for the days that follow back home with the new baby. Registration is required for all classes and is offered online. For any questions, please call (850) 416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/?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 www.greaterpensacolaparents.com

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FamilyCalendar dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/ Main/Guidance/?ID=986. Newborn Parenting This class strives to prepare parents in caring for their new bundle of joy, from birth through the first few weeks at home. Newborn Parenting is taught by experienced nurses from Sacred Heart Hospital’s mother-baby unit, and a local pediatrician will be available to answer questions during a portion of the class. Cost is $20 per couple. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/ Guidance/?ID=986. Prepared Childbirth Classes Designed to help prepare you and your partner for the birthing process – including tips to make you more comfortable during labor – Prepared Childbirth Classes are taught by experienced obstetrics nurses and include a tour of the Maternity and Women’s Center. Cost is $50 per couple. This course is offered in two different formats to meet your scheduling and educational needs: •As a four-week series, especially designed for firsttime moms. •As a one-day class, ideal for moms who have had children before and are looking for a refresher course in the delivery experience. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacredheart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/?ID=986. Tours Tours of Sacred Heart Hospital’s Maternity & Women’s Center will give soon-to-be moms an idea of what to expect during your stay at the hospital, including where to go, where to park and what to bring when you arrive for the delivery of your baby. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacred-heart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/ Main/Guidance/?ID=986.

West Florida Hospital understands that giving

birth is a family affair, and we encourage the involvement of family and friends in the birth process. For more information about The Family Birthplace or childbirth classes at West Florida Hospital, call (850) 494-4368. Breastfeeding Classes Participants learn the anatomy of the breast, valuable benefits of breastfeeding, diet for the pregnant and postpartum mother, common concerns and breastfeeding techniques, pumping/storage of breast milk, bonding and skin-to-skin. For more information, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital. com/service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparation - 4 Week Series Class provides essential research based information to help new parents be better prepared for their own birth experience. Parents will learn about the stages of labor through innovative 3D animation, how the birth process unfolds using real birth stories, helpful partner support tips, what to expect from common medical procedures, and much more. Content includes: pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean birth, newborns, and postpartum. For more info, call Jeannie Connolly, CNM, Director of Perinatal Services, at (850) 494-4364 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirth-preparation. 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 Cancer

Gulf Coast Wings of Hope, Inc. Support Group Supporting families of children with blood disorders and cancer. Anyone with a friend or family member

who has been stricken with a form of childhood cancer or blood disorder is welcome. All meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. More details can be found at www.wingsofhopeinc.org. Patient and Family Cancer Support Group Pensacola Meets Tuesdays, November 8, from 4-5:30 p.m. and Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more information, call (850) 469-2224. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday, November 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more information, call 850.469-2224. Prostate Cancer Self Help Group This group sponsored by the American Cancer Society is designed to educate and support men facing prostate cancer. Meets the first Saturday of the month at Sacred Heart Hospital, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call (850) 438-4491. Sacred Heart Cancer Center Sacred Heart provides emotional support and education for cancer patients and their families through a variety of support groups. For more info, visit the Cancer Center Support Groups website or call (850) 416-2679.

Grief Support

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

Illness Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. For meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/calendar/index.dot. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Support Group Next meeting is November 21 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ever’man’s in the community education room. Complimentary. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America offers a local support group where patients, family members, and caregivers can connect to others living with these digestive diseases in order to discuss the latest in research, offer educational resources, seek emotional support, exchange disease management tips, and enjoy a sense of solidarity with people in the community who also suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. For more info, visit http://everman.org/event/ crohns-and-colitis-foundation-of-america-ccfa-6/.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. Refreshments will be served. Usually held second Fridays, 1-2 p.m. To verify meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital. secure.ehc.com/calendar/index.dot.

Parent Support

Baptist Mommy & Me Play Group Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Free support group for moms with babies up to six months old. Next meetings are Thursday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 23, 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 meetings will be held November 3 and December 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 November 2 and 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/event/ leaps-new-mom-support-group-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.sacredheart.org/childbirth. Pensacola Parents of Multiples Meets the second Thursday of each month at Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms C & D, which are located in a hallway between The Children’s Hospital and the Cafeteria. Parking is available in the 9th Avenue Parking garage and in the lot in front of The Children’s Hospital. If you are expecting or already blessed with multiples, you are encouraged to get free, helpful information. We offer a support network, social activities for children and parents, library, and more. For more info, e-mail PensacolaParentsofMultiples@hotmail.com

Special Needs

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

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Middle School:

Miss Peregrine’s

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: CViolence: C+ Sexual Content: B+ Language: BAlcohol / Drug Use: AThe MPAA has rated Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. For some students, middle school may indeed be the worst years of their teen lives. But those difficult years won’t be improved by seeing Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. The movie’s mantra is “rules aren’t for everyone”. It’s a silly slogan that the script justifies by pitting one boy against the most inept group of adult characters ever assembled in one zip code. Rafe (Griffen Gluck), a creative, artsy student, has just transferred to his third school of the year. The reasons why aren’t addressed until late in the film. (And then the reveal feels both sappy and unrealistic.) His single, working mother Jules (Lauren Graham) sends him off to his first day of class with a hug and a stern reminder that things had better work. Yet before he’s even inside the front doors, he runs into Principal Dwight (Andy Daly), a narcissistic educator who has penned an entire encyclopedia of rules for his students to follow. By the time Rafe makes his way to the remedial class with the rest of the “losers”, he finds himself sitting in front of the class bully. And things aren’t any better when school is out. His mother turns afterschool childcare duties over to her neighbor Carl (Rob Riggle), a crass, abusive, full-of-himself loafer who berates Rafe and his sister Georgia (Alexa Nisenson) while trying to spark a relationship with their mom. With no competent adults to turn to for help or advice, Rafe’s only option (in the movie world at least) is rebellion. And that he does with the help of his sidekick Leo (Thomas Barbusca). Together they embark on a campaign of rule breaking that involves vandalism, graffiti, breaking and entering, credit card theft and underage driving. While their antics are both illegal and dangerous, they are played for comedy in this story. However for real teens dealing with complex challenges like bullying, death in the family, divorce or blended families, the script offers absolutely no reasonable suggestions for coping. Instead it is littered with crude terms and some profanities, name-calling, and a cast of stereotypical racial characters. Maybe most disappointing is the “I don’t fit in” message we repeatedly see in movies aimed at tweens and teens. No question, the middle school years can be tough as kids start to figure out life, friendships and their future. But I worry this constant media message of being an outsider can make youths feel more isolated and even intolerant of others. And that idea becomes more dangerous when adults are seen as the enemy and rebellion is the only way to fit in.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C+ Violence: CSexual Content: ALanguage: B+ Alcohol / Drug Use: B The MPAA has rated Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy action/violence and peril. There is nothing unusual or important about Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield). Nothing, except perhaps his close relationship with his Grandpa Abe (Terence Stamp). So when the family receives a frantic phone call from the dementia sufferer, it is Jake who is sent to check out the situation. Arriving at his grandfather’s Florida dwelling, Jake finds the house ransacked and the screen door torn apart. Out back the elderly gentleman lies dead with his eyes missing and a bloodied kitchen utensil in his hands. Amazingly, the corpse speaks to him for a moment and imparts a cryptic message. The boy also catches a glimpse of a creepy looking man with white eyes, and some sort of monstrous beast. Although the authorities blame the incident on a dog attack, the confused youth is having trouble accepting their conclusion. After some counseling, his psychiatrist (Allison Janney) encourages Jake to visit the old man’s childhood home and see if that helps him find closure. With his father (Chris O’Dowd) as a reluctant companion, Jake reaches the small island off the coast of Wales where young Abe lived in an orphanage. But it turns out the building was bombed during WWII, and all that is left is a tumbled down ruin. Disappointed, Jake decides to explore the site anyways. And that is when he stumbles upon the peculiar children who lived there during his grandfather’s time. At first, he thinks they are ghosts. However, when he meets their guardian Miss Peregrine (Eva Green), she explains that he has simply traveled back in time where she and the other residents live in a loop that plays the same day over and over. She next introduces Jake to her gifted charges, such as Olive whose touch can start a fire, Emma who can float on air and Enoch who has the morbid ability to put hearts into dead creatures or inanimate objects, and bring them to life. All of these people are very familiar to Jake, because when he was little his Grandpa told him stories about them. Sadly, the delight of the visit changes when Jake becomes aware of the dangerous enemies that are stalking the peculiars – a group of white-eyed people (their leader is played by Samuel L. Jackson) who are accompanied by monstrous beasts. The tone of the movie changes at this point too. While it was a little creepy before, the screenplay now delves into the disturbing. The conflict bonds the children together, and they begin to use their unique talents to protect themselves. That teamwork and the incredible visual effects are the big-budget production’s best features. Yet the realism of the action is sure to up the fright factor for young audiences.

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What Parents need to know about Middle School...

Violence: A character is bullied by peers and adults, including a father figure (his mother’s boyfriend) and school administrators. A young girl drives her mother’s car and another character’s car without permission; in one scene she deliberately scrapes the vehicle along a fence in an act of revenge. Animated segments depict characters being chased by animals, as well as a boy being bullied and his underwear pulled over his head. Sexual Content: A boy refers to his stepmother as “hot”, a moment later a school principal agrees with him. A boy uses a crude term to describe a drawing of female anatomy. In an animated segment a boy is seen being bullied and given “wedgies” with his underwear pulled over his head in various ways. Language: Sevearal scatological jokes and terms are heard. Partial use of a crude scatological term. A character cites a poem and asks for a word that rhymes with “suck” -- the sexual expletive is implied. Terms of deity are heard. Greater Pensacola Parents I November 2016

What Parents need to know about Miss Peregrine’s...

Violence: Throughout the film characters are stalked by scary looking people with white eyes and terrifying monsters that crush, strangle and pluck out the eyes of anyone they catch. People and animals are killed, and some blood is seen. Guns, crossbows, knives, axes and other weapons are used. Bodies of dead people talk and/or are temporarily brought back to life. Gladiator style battles are depicted. Characters fight for their lives against monsters, living skeletons and people who possess peculiar abilities. Graphic scenes show characters collecting eyeballs and eating them. Death threats are uttered. Sexual Content: A teen couple embraces and kisses. Teen characters strip down to their underwear before swimming. Language: The script includes infrequent mild cursing and terms of deity. 48