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Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Teaching Kids to Pause Help them control anger and maintain respect for others.

Middle School Teaches Life Lessons

Helping your child see the value.

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

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5 Benefits of After School Activities

Happy, well-rounded kids are active.

2022 After School Activities Guide

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Bits and Pieces

On The Cover Cambree Klein (13), daughter of Kevin and Kristen Klein and granddaughter to Bob and Peg David, and Kathy Klein.

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Cambree enjoys playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, traveling, shopping, paddle boarding, and going to the beach.

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Where I grew up, you didn’t necessarily go to the school closest to you. In fact, we actually passed three other elementary schools before I got to mine, but that was totally fine with me. I got to ride the bus, plus I loved my elementary school and all the friends I made. It was wonderful! The problem came at the end of 6th grade when it was time to go to middle school. All of my closest friends were going to one school, but I was zoned for another. Most of my neighborhood friends were a year younger so they weren’t going yet, and my best friend was going to a private school. I felt really alone and scared. Fortunately, it ended up working out great, and remains a favorite time in my life! I made tons of new friends, despite some middle school drama. Speaking of drama, my first “frenemy” told everyone I stuffed my bra. Okay, so MAYBE there was that one day when I was feeling a bit insecure about my underdeveloped body and I MIGHT have worn my mom’s padded bra, but there was no “stuffing”. I also got sent to the principal’s office for the first, and only time, for calling my best friend “a little fart” in earshot of a teacher. And, I had an unfortunate fall, scraping my face on the asphalt, followed by some kids who called me “Scabs”. However, as Katy Clark shares in this month’s feature, Middle School Teaches Valuable Life Lessons, all of these things helped me mature. Middle school gave me the skills to overcome any shyness and make friends pretty easily. (To this day, I have never met a stranger.) I had a very diverse friend group, making friends of different races, religions and economic backgrounds. Nobody cared. Nobody judged. I learned to accept my body the way it was made, watch what I say in front of others, and not take myself too seriously. These are skills I am grateful for and still try to use to this day. I actually loved middle school! At the end of 9th grade, it was time to move up to high school. And guess what? The same thing happened again... “ALL of my friends” went to one high school and I was zoned for another. At the time it felt horrible, but honestly, it gave me the opportunity to make even more new friends. Bonus, a lot of the kids I went to elementary school with were now reunited at the high school! I will say, one of the greatest things that helped me with all of my transitions was being involved in after-school activities. Christina Katz expands on this idea in her feature, Five Benefits Of After School Activities For Happy, Well-Rounded Kids. We have also included our annual After School Activities Guide to help you and your child find information on local team sports, martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and much more! So, whether your kids are going back to familiar territory or starting on a new adventure, I do hope that everyone has a wonderful, joyful school year filled with awesome activities and friends!

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learn to pause and think before meeting their own needs. Making them ask permission will prepare them for circumstances where they will be required to communicate with authority figures before taking action.

by Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA

Teaching Kids to Pause When Angry David A. Powlison’s book Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness suggests that all anger is rooted in selfishness. Selfishness can simply be described by the saying, “I want what I want when I want it.” Anger is born when we do not get what we want. Anger can be both good and bad. Powlison’s cure for bad anger is complex, but begins by always pausing before we react and asking ourselves the question, “What can I do to make this situation better?” Helping your children grow into mature people that can ask themselves this question before reacting requires a number of skills. Parents, YOU are responsible for teaching your children these skills from the time they are toddlers through adulthood. Unfortunately, there are three mistakes parents often make that impede the development of these important life skills.

1. Lack of understanding of age-appropriate behavior. Take the time to search the internet for a list of what your child should be doing at specific ages. I constantly see par-

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ents who are concerned for or overwhelmed by their child’s age-appropriate behavior.

2. Use of electronics for parental comfort. Your child needs to be looking outside the windows in the car, touching items in the grocery store, and learning to sit through dinner at a restaurant. It is easy to hand your child a phone to keep them quiet, but you are impeding healthy development. Choose your child’s growth over your own comfort. 3. Giving them everything for nothing. I think we can all agree that entitlement is a problem in our current culture. Help your children set goals, meet them, and then reward them. Here are the three skills that all children need to master before they can learn the advanced skill of being able to pause when angry and ask, “What can I do to make this situation better?” 1. Have them ask permission for everything. The skill of asking permission does not limit independence. Instead, it helps children

2. Teach them to do what they are told when they are told to do it. If your children do not know how to follow directions, their success will be limited. We teach this best through prompts and presence. Tell your children to do something one time (prompt) and then physically help them do it (presence). Do not repeat yourself, negotiate, argue, etc. Helping them comply teaches them that they will not be able to escape the demand. 3. Help them to be okay with discomfort. Have your children try to eat with their less dominant hand or wear their wristwatch on a different wrist. Make them finish an activity they do not enjoy. Teach them that they can survive doing hard things. The practice of these three skills will teach your children to stop and think, respect others, and become aware of their own selfishness. Rather than simply reacting to their anger, they will eventually be able to remain calm and ask themselves, “What can I do to make this situation better?” As they mature, you will be surprised at their creative and insightful ways to resolve problems. Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety of different disciplines to give her patients the best care possible. To learn more visit www.worksofwondertherapy.com.

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2022 Summer Fest Jazz Edition

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Auditions

Join us September 3 - 4 at Pensacola Community Maritime Park for 2 days of smooth jazz. Bring your cooler, lawn chairs and umbrellas for a fantastic 2 days of incredible jazz. Tickets are on sale at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit https://www.gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com/.

Calling all singers in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama – it’s time to sing out and join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus! Since our inception in 1990, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has been firmly committed to inspiring and transforming the lives of young people in Northwest Florida through music and performance. Our summer auditions will take place on Saturday, August 6th and are open to students entering grades 1-12. Interested families need to register for an audition time by visiting www.pensacolasings.org.

2022 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

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The 2022 Florida Back-toSchool Sales Tax Holiday is happening again this year from July 25 – August 7, 2022. No longer just a tax-free weekend in Florida – it has been expanded to 14 days! Items included are clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per item, school uniforms less than $100 per item, school supplies selling for $50 or less per item, learning aids and jigsaw puzzles that cost $30 or less per item and the first $1,500 of the sales price of personal computers or personal computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. The Department of Revenue publishes a full list of eligible items each year – please visit https://floridarevenue.com/ backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx for a full list.

Pensacola Jeeps and Autism Pensacola are teaming up to host a field day to spread awareness and raise funds for Autism Pensacola. Join us for our main event tournament: Kickball! Register a team or individually for the event. There will be other field games going on while teams face off in kickball. Help us raise money for this important cause! This event takes place on Saturday, August 20 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at John R Jones Jr Athletic Park. Please visit pensacolajeepclub.wixsite. com/website/august-registration to register.

Escambia County Council PTA Leadership Training

Bands On The Beach August Concerts

The Annual Escambia County Council PTA Leadership Training will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The venue is located at Pensacola State College, Building 20 (Chadbourne Library). Please register your attendance at this link: https://bit. ly/ECCPTALeadership2022. The event starts at approximately 8 a.m. with breakfast followed by ECCPTA’s first General Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. The training classes will begin after the meeting and will include topics that will help PTA leaders, PTA members, school administrators, booster clubs and others to work with their PTA in supporting the schools. These classes will also be beneficial to other area nonprofits. Follow our FB page or check out our website ECCPTA.org for up-to -date information. We look forward to kicking off the school year with training for all of our PTAs/PTSAs, booster clubs, and other area nonprofit organizations. Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2022

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Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, features a lineup of performers sure to please every musical taste. Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Join us from April - October for hot music, smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the pavilion area. No pets are allowed, and glass is prohibited. Bands on the Beach is at 7 p.m. and the August shows are August 2 – Wester, August 9 – Tyler Mac, August 16 – Sandy Roots and August 23 – Vinyl Revival. For more information call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257. 6

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Gallery Night—Under the Surface

Join us August 19 for Pensacola Gallery Night which will feature more than 30 local artists displaying their one-ofa-kind creations in open-air tents lining the streets with one talented artist presented as the Featured Artist for the evening. Gallery Night visitors can find the Featured artist tent at the intersection of Palafox and Romana directly next to the Gallery Night information tent. Participating downtown bars and restaurants are open and serving guests, local shops and galleries will be open late and provide event patrons a chance to shop for unique gifts and wares. Live music and performances will be on various stages and can spring up spontaneously – so be ready to be entertained! Each Gallery Night Pensacola event’s special themes set the tone for the performers, art, and activities that are sure to please. Gallery Night is an all-ages community arts and culture event which happens on the third Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. For more information visit https://gallerynightpensacola.org/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Cinderella

Pensacola Little Theatre presents Cinderella Friday, July 29, 2022 - Sunday, Aug 14, 2022. A Mainstage & Treehouse Production written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, directed by Katelyn Geri and music directed by Tina Buran. Please visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com.

2022 Day of Play Saturday, September 10!

Lace up those sneakers...It’s time to get out, get active, and play! On September 10, 2022, we’re challenging families to shut off their computers, tablets, and TVs and head outdoors for some fun! Come check out the many ways families get moving! Join us from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Community Maritime Park for a day of exciting activities, games, sports, contests and physical challenges for the entire family. The City of Pensacola has teamed up with the Florida Department of Health and the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Escambia program for a day of fun activities and learning about healthy lifestyles from community sports and fitness partners and health organizations. Admission is free! Learn more about our partner 5-2-1-0 NWFL and the Florida Department of Health’s initiative to improve overall health in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

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Junior League Opens Applications for 4th Annual Spark Board

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The Junior League of Pensacola has opened applications for our 4th annual Spark Board. Applicants must be in the 11th or 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year and attend a school in Escambia, or Santa Rosa County, or be home-schooled as an Escambia, or Santa Rosa County resident. A full list of requirements and instructions on how to apply are available on the Junior League of Pensacola website at https://pensacola.jl.org/ spark/. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2022. The Spark Board provides a foundation of volunteerism and offers the opportunity for Spark Board members to gain an understanding of the impact JULEP has on the Pensacola community, with the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 JULEP Scholarship. If additional information is needed, please contact us at info@juniorleagueofpensacola.org.

The Bayou Hills Run is one of Pensacola’s oldest running events and we are proud to announce we have partnered with the City of Pensacola to make the 2022 race the Official Pensacola 5K and 10K Championships. Now runners will have some serious bragging rights for winning the race and their age division. In addition to awards stating “Pensacola City Championships”, the overall male and female winners for both the 5k and 10K will be welcome and recognized at a city council meeting following the race. We are pleased to continue to offer a virtual race option, virtual race participants can complete their run anytime from September 5 – 12. We look forward to working with the community to grow this great, fun, unique event. All proceeds benefit Creative Learning Academy and Pensacola Sports. Please visit https://pensacolasports.org/bayouhillsrun/ for more information.

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Artist Visits Montessori School of Pensacola Summer Camp

Special guest, local artist, Elizabeth Bruck, came to visit summer campers at Montessori School of Pensacola during Art Week. She was able to answer questions from campers about her artistic style, materials she uses, and how she plans her designs. Art Week allowed campers to create art using different media, learn about famous artists, and put their artwork on display for an art show for their fellow campers.

East Hill Christian Cheerleaders Enjoy Summer Camp

The East Hill Cheerleaders had a great experience at the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders summer camp in Dalton, GA. The Varsity girls squad won Best Home Cheer and the JV girls won Camp Champs! The girls learned so much during their three days in Georgia. They also got to have a little fun playing at Dave and Busters along the way. Go Eagles!

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Pensacola Catholic High Athletes Honored at the Annual Senior Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet

On Tuesday, May 10, Pensacola Sports hosted their annual banquet for Senior Scholar-Athletes. Each year, Scholar-Athletes in each sport from Escambia and Santa Rosa County high schools are invited to the recognition program. This year the following students from Pensacola Catholic High School were selected to represent their sport --- Will Taylor (Basketball), Anna Goodspeed (Cheerleading), Nick Dobhan (Cross Country-Boys), Alexis Dillard (Cross Country-Girls), Zack Dobhan (Football), Justin Burroughs (Golf-Boys), Lacey Fisher (Golf-Girls), Charles Jasso (Lacrosse-Boys), Jordan Ryba (Lacrosse-Girls), Jake Baumann (Soccer-Boys), Lindsey Middleton (Soccer-Girls), Ella Little (Softball), Mason Hockenberry (Swimming-Boys), Lindsey Rauscher (Swimming-Girls), Timothy Marshall (TennisBoys), Maggie Eddins (Tennis-Girls), Mallory Parker (Track-Girls), Madison Galloway (Volleyball), and

Nick Howell (Weightlifting). Pensacola State College awarded CHS Student-Athletes, Charles Jasso, Timothy Marshall, and Maggie Eddins, a $1,800 one-year renewable scholarship to PSC for recognition in their individual sports. Nick Howell was awarded a $500 scholarship as part of the Dr. Alec Kessler Memorial Scholarship program that is given to a Senior Scholar-Athlete who has overcome adversity and is dedicated to helping other students and his/her team. Madison Galloway was named the Overall Female Scholar Athlete and Justin Burroughs was named the Overall Male Scholar Athlete from all the schools who entered athletes from both counties. Both received $4,000 scholarship awards. Congratulations to all of our CHS Scholar-Athletes!

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Twelve of the 151 graduates from Pensacola Catholic High School were offered athletic scholarships to participate at the next level in their various sports. CHS students from seven different athletic programs will be joining their new teams at eleven different colleges/universities across the Southeast but also as far away as Alaska! Congratulations to all of these Crusaders who excelled in the classroom and in their sport. Pictured left to right: Justin Burroughs – Golf at Clemson University, Amiah Butler – Volleyball at Troy University, Brayden Bruster – Football at University of West Florida, Mallory Richardson – Volleyball at Millsaps College, Iliyas Fuavai – Football at University of Southern Mississippi, Maddie Galloway – Volleyball at University of Alaska-Anchorage, Patrick Ling – Tennis at Holy Cross College, Emily Doyle – Soccer at Mississippi College, and Peter Harmon – Lacrosse at Huntingdon College. Not pictured: Nigel Graham – Football at Missouri Valley College, Jackson Hiatt – Baseball at Pensacola State College, and Carter McCulley – Baseball at Pensacola State College.

Scientific Exploration at Montessori School of Pensacola Summer Camp

Montessori School of Pensacola summer camp offers children the chance to explore a new theme each week. During the science themed week, campers conducted different experiments each day, which introduced them to different scientific concepts. One very popular day was an exploration of acids and bases. Campers tested different materials, such as cabbage, baking soda, and lemon and observed the reactions. Videos and books about the concept were used to provide further explanation.

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The Workforce Education Department is proud to announce the CTE Summer Programs at J.H. Workman and Warrington Middle Schools were a success. The eightday camps were designed to give middle school students an opportunity to learn online business marketing techniques and skills as they earn the coveted “Social Media Strategist” (SMS) industry certification. At J.H. Workman Middle School, all ten (10) students who attended the camp earned the SMS certification. That brought J.H. Workman’s total certifications for the year up to 21. At Warrington Middle School, six (6) students attended the camp and they all earned the SMS certification. Each of the students attending this camp previously earned high school credit (in 8th grade) in the course Computer Fundamentals. So proud of our young Social Media Strategists!

Children, from age 4 through 3rd grade, enjoyed creating wearable art during Jewelry Week at Montessori School of Pensacola Summer Camp. Campers got a chance to repurpose materials, such as paper towel rolls, to make bracelets. Additionally, there were fun projects with beads, wire, and resin. Campers loved wearing their new pieces, as well as decorating a box to store them in.

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The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released district and school grades today, and Escambia County has maintained a grade of ‘B,’ despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A handful of schools saw increases in school grades, and many schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. As expected, grades dropped slightly at some schools. In its initial report, FLDOE issued a grade of ‘Incomplete’ to Warrington Middle School. District officials are currently reaching out to the State Department of Education for clarification. This information will be shared when received by the District. “First, I would like to express my gratitude for the tremendous and unprecedented effort each and every member of our ECSD family exhibited during an extremely challenging school year,” said ECSD Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith. “Rest assured, just as we faced the challenges of COVID, we will face these new challenges with a no excuses attitude. We will not be deterred in our commitment to ensuring our students reach their full potential. “While the state’s standards for school grades have not changed, the circumstances under which schools have been operating since the spring of 2020 have changed dramatically,” continued Smith. “From shut-downs and remote learning to loss of instructional time and staffing challenges, ECSD employees and families have persevered.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 20212022 school year is the first year for which school grades have been issued since 20182019. The full report of 2021-2022 school and district grades can be found at https:// www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountabilityreporting/school-grades/. www.greaterpensacolaparents.com

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Pensacola Catholic High Crubotics Team Participates in World Competition

After placing first in the Gulf Coast Regional MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) competition held in April this year, the Pensacola Catholic High School Robotics Team, also known as the ‘Crubotics’, traveled to Long Beach, California to compete in the MATE ROV World Championship. The MATE ROV Competition uses remotely operated vehicles (underwater robots) to inspire and challenge students to learn and creatively apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to solve real-world problems and strengthen their critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that are engineered by the teams must complete a set of mission tasks based on real-world, workplace scenarios. The competition emphasizes and inspires a mindset of entrepreneurship and innovation by requiring students to transform their teams into “start-up” companies that respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) that must meet specified criteria. In addition to their robots, the student teams also prepare technical reports, create a marketing (poster) display, and deliver engineering presentations. Catholic High competed in the Ranger Division which is open to students in middle (grades 5-8) and high (grades 9-12) schools as well as students in home schools, afterschool programs, clubs, and community organizations of comparable grade levels. Teams are judged on the ROV’s completion of the required underwater tasks but also on Technical Documentation, Engineering Presentation, Safety Reviews, and Marketing Materials. All Crubotics Team members worked on the challenge in Pensacola under the guidance and direction of Teacher/Moderator Mrs. Dana Lupton. Team members and the chief roles they filled are Kush Wells-CEO, Logan O’Hanlon-CFO, Gavin Strickland-Safety Officer, Quentin Wright-Lead Programmer, Alex Che –Assistant Programmer, Porter Hanley-Assistant Programmer, Luke Junck-Assistant Programmer, Grant Robertson-Lead Modeler, Aloysius London-Assistant Designer, Brandon Hoppe-Float Engineer, Tyler Ruble-Team Electrician, Finley Holmes-Prop Builder, Luke Foster-Driver and Builder, and Maggie Johnson-Head of Media (underline means they traveled to CA). A group of CHS Crubotics supporters met at Catholic High for a send-off party as the Crubotics Team made final tweaks to their ROV before heading to California for the competition. Crubotics CEO, Kush Wells, drove to California with his father to ensure the safe handling of the team’s robot. The rest of the members, along with Mrs. Amanda Long, CHS Technology Director, flew to California for the event that took place June 21-25. We are so proud of our Crubotics Team which placed 17th in their division against 26 teams from across the world. They came home having learned a great deal and excited about their opportunities for next year!

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Dixon School of Arts & Sciences Students Earn Top Honors

Nine students from Dixon School of Arts & Sciences recently earned top honors at the acclaimed “Music in the Parks” music festival held in Atlanta, Georgia on May 7th. The Dixon Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of musician and teacher Quintarries Upshaw and classical pianist Alan Long, took first place as well as a “Superior” rating. Dixon students Alex Saldivar, Nashawn Hosea, Alicia Lee, Aaliyah Lee, Ka’Mora McNeal, Devin Tolentino, Elijah Autrey, Laila Long and Elijah Proctor-White had only been introduced to the guitar in February of this year, and were competition-ready in just four months, according to Dixon executive director Donna Curry. “These exceptional students had never even played the guitar before,” said Curry. “They remind us there are no limits to what our young scholars can achieve.” Music In The Parks is an educationally-focused music festival founded by Dr. James Wells in 1981 that provides school performing ensembles the opportunity to learn from exceptional conductors in the field of music education today. Its mission is to bring together student musicians and adjudicator-clinicians for performances with the result being musical growth, achievement and recognition for both the individuals and the participating music programs. “Music in the Parks” events take place over multiple weekends in the spring in cities across the United States. The event is culminated by a celebratory awards ceremony where all participants are honored for their commitment to quality in music education. For information, contact the Executive Director, Dr. Donna Curry, at (850) 435-0511or dcurry@dixonschoolota.org.

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Keeping Cool at Camp Creative Learning Academy this Summer!

Camp CLA at Creative Learning Academy provides experiences that enable young minds to make meaningful connections through collaboration, friendship, and community through a variety of morning and afternoon camp sessions. Campers have been cultivating creative thinking and problemsolving skills as they engage in physical and educational activities packed full of summer FUN! “We realize that finding a quality summer camp program can be a huge challenge for parents, “said Jennifer Russell, Camp CLA Director. “Our priority at Camp CLA is to provide an educational and fun environment for children. We decided that the need for this throughout the entire summer is so necessary and a great opportunity to develop community relationships with campers and their families.” This has been the first year CLA has offered camps throughout the entire summer. The decision to offer six weeks of summer camp has been incredible. The parents have been thrilled, and we have had a wonderful turnout! We are constantly receiving a great amount of positive feedback from both parents and children. The parents have enjoyed peace of mind, knowing that their children are in a fun, safe, and educational environment, and the children have had a blast so far. We are looking forward to Camp CLA 2023!

East Hill Christian School Basketball Fun

Boys Basketball had a great month of June competing and growing closer together in the weight room and on the gym floor. We competed in gyms from Pensacola to Tennessee this summer. In TN the guys got to experience a little bit of college life by staying in the dorms at Bryan College in Dayton, TN and playing basketball games from sunup to sundown for four days straight. The challenge to the student athletes from the camp directors was Not to Be Satisfied. Don’t even be hungry in life, be starving! Hoping our kids come back starving for knowledge, for relationships, for instruction, and for Jesus.

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I still remember when a boy made fun of my butt in 8th grade, taunting me that it was flat compared to the other girls. But the truth? My less than curvaceous derriere didn’t bother me. It still doesn’t, even in a Kim Kardashian world. “She’s nervous,” I told my coworker about my daughter, 11, as we sat outside on a summer day eating lunch. “Who can blame her? She’s going to middle school.” “Middle school was awesome,” my coworker said, her voice laden with sarcasm. “I had braces and wore glasses and a back brace.” “I wore braces, too,” I commented. “And I was the tallest kid in 7th grade. Boys called me the Jolly Green Giant.” She nodded, chewing thoughtfully on her sandwich. I think I saw her shudder. But that’s when it hit me. I looked at the two of us, all these years later, both successful at work and fulfilled with families and activities that we loved. What if middle school didn’t crush us after all? What if the physical awkwardness and social mishaps of middle school taught us invaluable life lessons that prepared us for our lives today? I think the answer is that it did. And I can’t wait to tell my daughter why.

1) Middle school teaches resilience. You will fail in middle school. Maybe it’s a bad grade in algebra or being cut from the volleyball team. But you go back to middle school every day. You study harder and get help. You shake off the tryout and try something else. You fall down and get back up. You become resilient.

2) Middle school helps you embrace change. Middle school is all about change. You will not be the same height or weight from one year to the next in middle school. You may or may not have the same friends. You will change classes like you change the toilet paper roll--constantly. Middle school is a daily affirmation that change is part of life, that it can be good or bad, but that you will survive it. 19

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3) Middle school teaches conflict resolution. Conflicts, like someone using your pen without permission or cutting in front of you in the cafeteria line happen daily in middle school. Do you avoid or accommodate the situation? Mediate or challenge it? Each day provides an opportunity to work on communicating your side of the story and empathizing with the other side. The conflict may not resolve itself every time, but the chances to learn and grow are there.

Note: bullying is a form of conflict that is never okay. You should always talk to a teacher or trusted adult about bullying and be involved with your school to create and promote a safe environment for everyone.

4) Middle school teaches selfacceptance. I still remember when a boy made fun of my butt in 8th grade, taunting me that it was flat compared to the other girls. But the truth? My less than curvaceous derriere didn’t bother me. It still doesn’t, even in a Kim Kardashian world. Middle school is when you get to decide what you like or accept about yourself, regardless of what others think.

5) Middle school shows you what a true friend looks like. Middle school friendships can be sources of comfort and support, but they also can be sources of pain and confusion. Did your supposed best friend reject you this week? Learn from it and choose someone kinder to be in your life. Middle school teaches you that you deserve friends that treat you well, friends that encourage you rather than tear you down. So as my daughter heads towards a new adventure in middle school, I will be there to remind her that the lessons and experiences of middle school, although they may be hard or uncomfortable, will mold her, not crush her. That middle school will teach her to become resilient, embrace change, deal with conflict, accept herself, and discover what makes a true friend. GPP

Katy M. Clark is an award-winning writer who has appeared on Scary Mommy, SheKnows Parenting, and Your Teen for Parents. Her articles have been published in magazines including Pregnancy, Atlanta Parent, Pittsburgh Parent, and more. This piece originally appeared on Your Teen (www. yourteenmag.com).

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“Success is a journey, not a destination!” QUICK FACTS

OBJECTIVE AND PHILOSOPHY

At Escambia Christian School (ECS), a student's total development involves the Soul, Body, and Mind. The primary objective at ECS is to incorporate these three concepts into each student's daily routine so that they will be able to reach their full potential. In order to achieve this objective, ECS provides students with teachers who have a strong devotion to God, who prepare for their classes accordingly, and who demonstrate a willingness to serve. These qualities, as well as many others, are those that each faculty and staff member strive to possess.

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Escambia Christian School oﬀers classes for students in Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The programs of study for Pre-Kindergarten through Kindergarten are designed to challenge each student mentally, stimulate physical growth, and encourage proper spiritual and social development. Students in ﬁrst through eighth grade pursue approved courses of study that are similar to the curriculum of public schools, exceeding Florida standards. In addition to standard curriculum, immeasurable emphasis is placed on the teaching of the bible, participation in daily devotionals, and Chapel.

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Established in 1964, Escambia Christian School is set on a beautiful seven-acre campus, which includes the Ralph Ellis Administration Building, the Maude Simon Pre-School Building, Paul Simon Elementary Building, middle school classrooms, a Media Center, and the George Haber/Don Reynolds Gymnasium, which includes a cafeteria.

Escambia Christian School is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 School Year! We have limited seating for some classes. Accepting Step-Up-For-Students scholarships

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Escambia Christian School’s leadership believe that a quality education must include the ageless values that are derived from the New Testament Christianity. We feel that these teachings will assist in preparing students in becoming valued citizens in society, and more importantly, becoming strong Christian leaders. ECS thrives on its small class sizes. Children experience a more enjoyable and advantageous teacher-to-student ratio, supporting the school’s philosophy and dedication to a more rigorous learning environment. Administrators and teachers are constantly utilizing the most appropriate methodologies to ensure all children are taught the principles that will advance them through life.

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Personally, I find most parents are intelligent, conscientious, and trying to find a healthy middle ground for everyone in the family. Most parents want their kids to have just the right amount of after school activities. The vast majority seem committed to helping their kids become happier, healthier, more well rounded citizens without pushing them into activity overload. So why not remember a few things kids stand to gain from after school activities instead? Kids can benefit artistically, physically, socially, mentally and personally from after school activities. I contacted a half-dozen after school activity pros, and here are some of the many benefits for kids that we discussed:

Fit, Confident Kids

As Elle Woods reminds us in the film Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” But motivating kids to get off the couch is not always easy for parents. Your kids are not typically looking to you to motivate them to run some wind sprints or do a series of gut crunches. They need someone else to step in and motivate them to get moving. This is where after school activities come in, preferably with dedicated, motivating coaches and instructors leading the way. Physical activities increase coordination, inspire discipline, and provide energy outlets for restless kids. So let another trusted adult be in charge for a change, and enjoy your downtime while your kids get more fit. are and what they believe. And while we may like to think that our children are born whole and complete, the truth is kids often discover what they are made of after they become immersed in activities that stretch and challenge them. Engaging kids in ac-

Lights Who Shine As much as we would like our kids to carry on our values and ideals, it’s really up to them to communicate to us who they

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Art Lab: Pre-K - 8th Grade Multimedia art class: drawing, painting, collage, pottery, textiles, 3-d design, and more! Week-day morning, and afternoon classes. Classes are divided by grade level.

Drawing: 3rd- 8th Grade

Medium specific class focused on learning the fundamentals of drawing. Classes are divided by grade level.

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Creating with Clay In this fun beginner hand-building class, children will learn how to make their own masterpieces using clay. Offered on Saturdays.

Yoga and Art This class offers children the opportunity to express themselves through art and creative movement. Offered on Saturdays.

FIRSTCITYART.ORG, (850) 429-1222 tivities where they feel fully immersed in the experience and are responsible for their own mastery helps kids discover what makes them tick. When it comes to finding an activity for your child, look for outlets that challenge them while providing gradual instruction and skill development.

Part Of Something Greater After school activities offer kids outlets for expressing their energy within a safe learning context. Feeling part of a group with a purpose is a beautiful thing, so Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2022

tance of making memories via meaningful connections. Engaged, smiling, busy children are typically happy children. Whether your child’s activity happens in a place rife with variety or in a more specialized space, your child is sure to grow over time, make memories, and understand herself better with regular participation in after school activities. Why not let your kids have the continuity of years of ongoing participation. It’s hard to advance up the activity ranks if you dabble in one activity and then another. Give your child a few years in elementary school to try different activities. Then see if they want to commit to an activity or two during middle school. They can always switch to different activities once they get to high school, if they wish.

make sure that the space where your child spends time is safe, fun, and growthcentric. Often kids become as attached to a center, a studio, or a routine as much as they do to a group of peers. When kids go off to their activities, they should feel like they are going to one of their favorite places - to their home away from home. If this is not the case for your child, then you might want to check out other possibilities.

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Some students need extra help to keep up academically, so don’t panic if your child turns out to be one of them. Your child may need extra help that addresses specific needs like standardized test preparation or responding to learning gaps. Other kids simply need help becoming more satisfied students. Tutoring can definitely increase not just aptitude but also enthusiasm. And just as parents don’t always make the best coaches, we also don’t always make the best tutors, either. Besides, kids often progress faster and more willingly when they work with mentors they don’t already know. And good news, raising academic confidence by teaching learning skills in one subject can pay off in increased academic confidence across the board. So if your child is struggling with critical reading, vocabulary, or math skills, why not try a local tutoring service? Your child has nothing to lose and much to gain. Kids need to feel successful today to become successful tomorrow, and activities can help them experience positive growth gradually. If you don’t channel your child’s energy, video games, TV watching, and other sedentary activities will always be a temptation. If you want engaged, involved, smiling kids, find them some activities they enjoy. You will be so glad you did. GPP

Christina Katz is a journalist and author grateful for the opportunities she had to contribute to the school literary journal and newspaper. She also worked off some of her teenage angst on the soccer field, on the softball diamond, and in the school pool. Her latest book is The Art Of Making Time For Yourself.

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will explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, pottery, and 3-d design. Classes are offered for ages 3 through 8th grade. Class days and times are dependent on age. Visit our website for specific days and times for your child’s age. Flexible drop-off and pick-up. 850-429-1222

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LaBelle Performing Arts ad on page 14

8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526 Registration for returning students is July 30 at LaBelle from 10am - 1pm. Registration for all students is August 6 at LaBelle from 10am - 1pm. 850-944-5650 info@labelleperformingarts.com www.labelleperformingarts.com

Pensacola Museum of Art ad on page 10

407 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Make the art museum part of your child’s education! Join us for Afterschool Art Club or Next Generation Homeschool programs. In these hands-on studio art classes, students develop skills by engaging in the creative process. Curriculum adheres to National Visual Arts Standards. 850-432-6247 crhea@uwf.edu www.pensacolamuseum.org

Ellen’s Art

1265 Oriole Beach Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Painting classes for all ages. Drawing, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, clay and varying 3D projects with step by step instruction. Visit us online for class descriptions. 850-934-8538

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Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts

After School Care Cobb Resource Center After School Program ad on Inside Back Cover

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

Fricker Resource Cnter After School Program ad on Inside Back Cover

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

Gull Point Resource Center After School Program ad on Inside Back Cover

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

School District of Escambia County School-Age Child Care ad on page 5

Multiple locations The School District of Escambia County offers several district-operated and contracted programs for school-age child care. Registration begins August 2, 2022. Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2022

Woodland Heights Resource Center After School Program

4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 Professional instruction in dance, music, acting and art. Programs in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, choreography, pedagogy, improvisation, art, acting, voice, violin, piano, guitar, and ukulele.

111 Berkley Drive Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for after school program information.

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Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc.

Led by skilled, caring adults using a proven curriculum. Afterschool programs at Pensacola State College, Century Youth Learning Center, Longleaf Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary and Milton Camp Fire Clubhouse are uniquely focused to help youth thrive. 850-476-1760

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Montessori School of Pensacola

1010 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, 32501 4100 Montessori Dr. Pensacola, 32504 Band, tennis, drama, and more.

850-433-4155; 850-469-8138 www.montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/after-school-programs

YMCA - Northeast Branch

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

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Art After School Art Lab ad on page 24

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

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Cordova Lanes ad on page 29

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

DeLuna Lanes

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

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Dance Bernice’s Starrstep Dance Studio ad on page 23

2895 West Scott Street Pensacola, 32505 Starrstep Dance Studio is in its 93rd year of teaching dance to ages 3 and up. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical,and Pointe. 850-438-2010 info@starrstepdancestudio.com www.starrstepdancestudio.com

Dance Academy of Santa Rosa ad on page 27

6564 Caroline Street Milton, 32570 Professional dance and performing art instruction

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Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory ad on page 3

419 East Gadsden Street Pensacola, 32501 Dance instruction in various styles for ages 3 & up by professionally trained and qualified staff. Classes offered for recreational through preprofessional levels. Visit our website. 850-512-9191

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Five Flags Dance Academy ad on page 30

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

Gull Point Performing Dancers ad on Inside Back Cover

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

LaBelle Performing Arts ad on page 14

8253 Chellie Road Pensacola, 32526 Registration for returning students is July 30 at LaBelle from 10am - 1pm. Registration for all students is August 6 at LaBelle from 10am -

1pm. Call for more information.

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A Time to Dance

7020 Navarre Parkway Navarre, 32566 Providing dance training to students ages 2 years and up from beginning to pre-professional. We help develop confidence and self esteem in a caring supportive environment. Fall registration available online. 850-450-6919

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400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Registration for Ballet Pensacola is now open! Check out our website and come experience Pensacola’s best training academy!

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5668 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, 32563 We instill self-expression, discipline, and passion for the arts. Dance for fun or train to be a professional! www.broadwaylightsdancecenter.com

Mixon Magic Performing Arts

1010 N. 12th Ave, Ste #238, Pensacola, FL 32501 Now registering for fall! New season starts September 6. Offering classes in musical theatre, ballet, tap, broadway dance, and much more! Ages 3 - Adult. 850-221-7438

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

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4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 See listing info under Art Category. 850-994-5678

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

In His Steps Dance Studio

6231 North “W” Street Pensacola, 32505 Dance lessons for ages 2.5 - adult. Classes available in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical,

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Victory Performing Arts Academy

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

Five Star Dance

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The P.A.C.E. Studio

Ballet Pensacola

850-432-9546 classes

Modern, Contemporary and more. We also offer voice, piano and guitar lessons.

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Equestrian Aubrey Hill Equestrian

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

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Crazy Acres Ranch

3030 Highway 90 Molino, 32577 Programs available for all levels of experience. Lessons for horsemanship, riding, grooming, speed event competitions and obstacle riding. 850-206-8113

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Rustic Trail Stables

4645 Rustic Trail Milton, 32570 Lessons, boarding, shows, clinics, horse care and stable management. Our goal is to provide the community with the skills needed and encourage a love for horses. Find us on Facebook! 850-324-7682

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Gymnastics / Cheer Cheer Omega

380 Lurton Street Pensacola, 32505 All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, & Stunt Classes in beautiful 15,000 SQ ft facility with 3 full size floors! 850-542-7003

www.cheerathletics.com/pensacola

First City Gymnastics

65 East Olive Road Pensacola, 32514 After school program that specializes in teaching the fundamentals of gymnastics, tumbling, ninja skills and group activities. We also offer many class options. 850-474-1068

www.firstcitygymnastics.com

Flippin’ Out Gymnastics

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

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Gulf Coast Gymnastics

1844 Cowen Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Offering a variety of classes for all ages, special events, camps, and more! 850-934-3990

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9245 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32534 Recreational & competitive gymnastics, tumbling and after school training. Preschool classes 18 months - 5 years. Ages 6 years and up. Beginner and intermediate.

www.salutegymnasticsacademy.com

The FUNPLEX of Gulf Breeze

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

www.gulfbreezefunplex.com

Martial Arts 9th Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

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

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

Salute Gymnastics

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Core Martial Arts

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Abercrombie’s Tiger-Rock Academy

9409 US Highway 98 #80 Pensacola, 32506 Offering Counter Aggression Training for Adults, Traditional TaeKwonDo for kids, and Tiger Cubs for 4 & 5 year olds. Programs for all ages. 850-453-8400 www.facebook.com/AbercrombiesTigerRockAcademy

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Falbo’s Family Karate

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

www.falbosfamilykarate.com

Gracie Downtown Jiu-Jitsu

106 South Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 We hope to share the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming and family-oriented environment. We have programs for the entire family. 850-503-0340

www.9thjiujitsu.com

MAA Family Karate

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

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Pensacola ATA Martial Arts

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

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PTSDA After School Karate Program

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

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Sexton’s Tiger Rock Martial Arts Gulf Breeze 3235 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Providing health, skills and fitness training for all ages. Our programs enrich their personal and professional lives in many ways. Ages 3 years to adult.

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

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Pensacola

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

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201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Master the fundamentals of figure skating or hockey! Group lessons & private coaching for ages 2 ½ to adult, beginners to competitors & skaters

with disabilities. Season runs October-April. Visit our website to register. Skaters from Mobile, AL to Panama City, FL. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!

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Escambia County 4-H

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

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Harmonic Learning Education & Training

2254 La Vista Avenue Pensacola, 32504 Our goal is to provide students with resources and opportunities to learn and achieve academic success. 833-3LEARN3

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Pensacola Cooks Kitchen

3670 Barrancas Avenue Pensacola, 32507 PCKids offers seasonally themed cooking and baking labs for children to adults. Registration and class calendar are available online. 850-456-0743

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418 E Wright St Pensacola, 32501 Explore math, engineering, science and stuff with the MESS Hall. See our website for information. www.pensacolamesshall.org

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46 E Chase Street Pensacola, 32502 Audition appointments can be scheduled online. Financial aid available for qualified families. We provide music education and performances in classical choral training and musical theater. 850-434-7760

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

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A Joyful Noise Music Store

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

ARC Music and Sound Inc.

3094 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 A music retail & repair store. Lessons for students in guitar, bass, piano, violin and drums. 850-932-2578

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Blues Angel Music

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

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Gary’s Guitar Lessons

1921 Creighton Road PensacolaLessons for guitar and bass. Contact Gary for scheduling and pricing. 850-529-4750 pensacola

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

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Gulf Coast School of Music

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

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Minds on Music

3206 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Music lessons for all ages. Mom & Me (ages 3 months-3 years), pre-piano (3-6 years), piano, music therapy and much more. Computer lab and private instruction. Our curriculum makes learning music fun! 850-203-1775

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105 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 Lessons for saxophone, clarinet, bass, jazz improv and beginning flute and piano. www.musicbyrodneybrown.com

Pensacola Music Teachers Association

Music and voice classes and lessons in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida. Visit our website for a list of music teachers. www.pmta.info

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Pensacola Studio of Piano

Belle Meadow Boulevard Pensacola, 32514 Quality, affordable piano instruction for students of all musical levels. Contact us today and discover the joy of making music on the piano! 850-898-0368 www.pensacolapianostudio.my musicstaff.com

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

205 East Zaragoza Street Pensacola, 32502 The PSO offers a wide spectrum of engaging educational experiences for all ages. 850-435-2533

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Ron Kaye’s Music Instruction

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

Music Lessons with Rodney Brown

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4880 Peacock Drive Pensacola, 32504 Private and group string lessons in violin, viola, cello, and string bass. We welcome all students, beginner to advanced, ages 3 years to post retired. Find us on Facebook. 850-525-2553

Gulf Breeze School of Music

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Pensacola String Academy

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Time To Shine Center for Performing Arts 4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 See listing info under Art Category. 850-994-5678

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West Florida Home Education Music Association

Several performance groups for both wind & string instruments. Weekly instruction, concerts, commu-

nity outreaches. All-State/County opportunities, solo and ensemble competitions. Ages 8 - 18 years. 850-977-4470

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

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American Heritage Girls

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

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490 East Heinberg Street Pensacola, 32502 Alpha Omega Youth “AlphaKids” classes are meant to be fun for youth of all ages. Our classes, led by degreed coaches, provide an opportunity to build fitness, create healthy lifestyles, and work together with peers. 850-377-1862

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Ninja Life

1211 Rainbow Avenue Pensacola, 32505 One of our main goals here at Ninja Life is to offer a structured After School Program that will keep your child active, engaged, and educated about a healthy lifestyle! We also offer much more including weekly classes. 850-466-3289

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Auditions scheduled by appointment Register on our website ~ Rehearsals start the week of September 5th-11th "Joining PCC is probably in the top three family decisions we've made. We've had 7 years (so far) of joy after joy... It is a top-notch organization, from mission to staff to productions. 10/10 recommend."

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

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2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Please contact center for team sports information. 850-912-4056 billbondbaseball@gmail.com www.billbond.org

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“Joining PCC gave me the confidence to find my voice and make great friends… with PCC I feel like I belong and matter. They believe in me. Join the chorus and you will gain so much more than a stronger voice. You will make the best memories. If you’re lucky, you might even get to recreate some of your most memorable showtunes.” LILY CAMPBELL (5-YEAR MEMBER OF PCC)

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

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i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, communitybased youth sports programs. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, we teach the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. i9 Sports offers co-ed basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, and t-ball leagues. 850-565-1935 justin.ward@i9sports.com www.i9sports.com

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

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Please contact center for team sports information. 850-912-4056 aodee@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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

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3221 Langley Ave Pensacola, 32504

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Bayside Rush - Soccer

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

Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA

165 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, 32502 We believe that sports help build character and muscles! We encourage teamwork and sportsmanship while improving coordination. For registration or to volunteer, visit our website. 850-438-4406

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Ensley Youth Sports Association

551 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching

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Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy

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

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Gulf Breeze Sports Association

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

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Northeast Pensacola Sports League (NEP)

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

Northwest Florida Youth Sports Alliance PensacolaFootball for ages 5 to 14 years of age teaching the basic fundamentals of the game, teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline and leadership. 850-530-4765

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Pensacola Futbol Club

We are a premier youth soccer club in Northwest Florida. 850-390-3363

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Pensacola Hype Athletics

1620 West Jackson Street Pensacola, 32501 Pensacola HYPE Athletics is a Non Profit Youth Mentoring Program offering academic, sports, tutoring, workshops and much more. Call or find us online for more information. 850-382-4130

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Pensacola Junior Ice Flyers

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

Providing volleyball skill instruction and playing opportunities to junior age girls from the Pensacola and surrounding areas. Our program welcomes and develops diverse athletes committed to these values - hard work, discipline, sportsmanship, competition, and opportunity. 850-502-9147

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Pensacola Lacrosse Association for Youth

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

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Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association

2220 A Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Please contact our center directly for team sports information. 850-912-4103

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Barracuda Swimworks - Beth Barr

Olympic Silver Medalist Beth Barr offering private lessons and stroke instruction. 850-860-6525

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Education and development in community youth through organized sports. Our league offers Track and Field, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, softball, cheerleading, and flag football. Visit our website for fall registration.

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Southern Youth Sports Association

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

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3924 West Navy Boulevard Pensacola, 32507 Promoting character development and life values through the game of golf. Classes begin late August at a variety of course locations. https://firstteegulfcoast.org/

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Innerlight Surf Shop & Lessons Pensacola, 32561 Surf lessons for beginners to intermediate. Private, semi-private and group settings. Participants must be strong swimmers. Ages 6 and up. Visit our website for locations near you! 850-932-5134

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RG Tennis Center 4101 Montessori Drive Pensacola, 32504 Programs available for ages 4 years - adult. Group tennis, strokes, serving, proper form and court etiquette. All equipment is provided and is age appropriate. 209-298-3389

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Tighten Up Tennis 800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Shoreline Tennis Facility is located in beautiful Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze, FL. Many tennis programs are offered for players of all ages and levels. 850-554-9547

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400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Training & guidance for performers, writers, designers, directors, and technicians of all ages. Classes, workshops, intensives, and camps offered with a variety of educational opportunities. Register today! 850-432-2042

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Mixon Magic Performing Arts 1010 N. 12th Ave, Ste #238, Pensacola, FL 32501 Now registering for fall! New season starts September 6. Offering classes in musical theatre, ballet, tap, broadway dance, and much more! Ages 3 - Adult. 850-221-7438

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Pensacola Little Theatre presents “Cinderella” 7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/ shows-and-events/ cinderella

Tuesday August 2

Tuesday Summer Speakers 2:00 PM Pensacola Mess Hall, 418 E Wright Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 Mike Thomin, the manager of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Destination Archaeology Resource Center in Pensacola, will share how researchers study our local waterways for historical artifacts. https://pensacolamesshall.org/

Wednesday August 3

Cafternoons “Bottle Cap Bracelets” 11:00 AM Genealogy Library, 5740 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL, 32504 Join us at the Genealogy Library for a special craft activity. We will be making personalized “Bottle cap Bracelets”. 850-494-7373 https://mywfpl.com/ It’s a Wonderful Night Auditions 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory, 419 E Gadsden St Pensacola, FL Come be a part of our first official show, and celebrate the Holidays with the Hearthstone Theatre! Open Auditions will be held at Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Group 1 (ages 6-11): 3:00-5:00 pm, Group 2 (ages 12+) 6:00 pm. www.facebook.com/thehearthstonetheatre/

Thursday August 4

STEAM Story Time (Free) 10:30 AM Westside Library, 1301 W. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Bring your little explorer to your local library for an educational STEAM story time. Story time includes an activity focused on science, technology, engineering, art or math. We look forward to seeing you there! 850-595-1047 https://mywfpl.com/

ry story time. An ASL interpreter will be available. 850-436-5060 https://mywfpl.com/ Crystals, Plants, and Herbs: Unlocking the Healing Within ($10) 5:30 PM Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 “Crystals, Plants, and Herbs: Unlocking the Healing Within” How to use Mother Earth’s crystals, plants, and herbs, for your healing and spiritual growth. Register: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/374278124947 www.everman.org

Sunday August 7

Blues on the Bay Concert Series (Free) 6:00 PM Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 Blues on the Bay is a Free Concert series. Bring your chair, blanket, cooler, drinks and family for a great day by the bay. www.bluesangelmusic.com

Monday August 8 & 9

Auditions for Pensacola Little Theatre Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL August 8-9: The Cat’s Meow, sign up online for audition time. 850-432-2042 https://www.pensacolalittletheatre. com/auditions

Tuesday August 9

Jewelry Coding with STEAM 3:00 PM Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. Pensacola, FL, 32504 Join us at your local library for STEAM activities. Create your very own necklace or bracelet with a coded message! Learn about binary and Morse codes with the STEAM team. 850-471-6980 https://mywfpl.com/ 2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Join us every summer for hot music, smooth grooves and a whole lot of good times. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the pavilion area. 850-932-2257 https://visitpensacolabeach.com/ whats-happening-bands-on-beach/

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Friday August 5

Movies in the Park (Free) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Community Maritime Park, Bring your blankets and chairs out to Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park for a family-friendly movie underneath the stars! Movies begin at sunset and free event parking is available at Community Maritime Park and City Hall. Come hungry because concessions are available from local food trucks! Picnic baskets are welcome too, but no pets or glass containers please. Movies are shown at the Hunter Amphitheater with grass seating only. www.PlayPensacola.com Family Movie Night (Free) 6:30 PM Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E Olive Rd Pensacola, FL, 32514 Join us for a free Family Movie Night open to anyone from the community. Enjoy a throwback family classic film with free snacks, and join in on some awesome giveaways. Swing by the Pensacola Campus at 6:30pm on August 5th, for a night of fun for the community. https://olivebaptist.org/

Saturday August 6

Sensory Story Saturday 10:30 AM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us for a special inclusive sensoOpen!2022 Greater Pensacola Parents Now I August

Jewelry Coding with STEAM 4:00 PM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us at your local library for STEAM activities. Create your very own necklace or bracelet with a coded message! Learn about binary and Morse codes with the STEAM team. 850-436-5060 https://mywfpl.com/

Friday August 12

6th Annual Poker Run 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Adventure Motorsports of NWF, Pensacola, FL 6th Annual Poker Run to benefit the Florida Baptist Children’s homes. www.facebook.com/advnwf Preschool Art and Story Time 10:00 AM Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) in partnership with the West Florida Public Library to engage your preschooler in story time and crafts. A librarian will read selections of similarly themed books and

Join us at the newly opened Pensacola Children’s Museum where we make learning fun! Find our updated hours and site information by visiting HistoricPensacola.org.

encourage movement and participation. For ages 2-5 years old. Capacity is limited to 10 pairs - one guardian and one child, and pre-registration is required. Please visit pensascolamuseum.org for more info and to pre-register for this free program at the PMA. http://pensascolamuseum.org/ Monster Jam 1:00 PM Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Pensacola for a high-octane weekend at Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday, Aug 13 through Sunday, Aug 14. Featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. www.pensacolabaycenter.com

Sunday August 14

Seville Quarter Indoor Market Place (Free) 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 130 E. Government St Pensacola, FL Enjoy live music throughout the complex while you browse handmade arts, crafts, jewelry and more from local artists. Grab a bite to eat from our Sunday Funday special menu, including drink specials while you shop. https://downtownpensacola.com/ events/62965be198ec89994224cde0 Monster Jam 7:00 PM Details on August 13.

Monday August 15

Blended Families Training (Free) 9:30 AM Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E Olive Rd Pensacola, FL, 32514 Blended Families Training is a 12-week sessions focusing on how to equip and support parents of blended families. Covering topics like navigating boundaries, a toxic ex, grieving a former spouse, or learning to trust again, this group will help encourage those remarried after death or divorce and learn how to work through the hurt of the past to make something beautiful. http://olivebaptist.org/groups

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Wednesday August 17

Pencil Pouch Craft (Free) Westside Library, 1301 W. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us at the Westside Library and make a back-to-school pencil pouch. Ages 7 and up. 12:00pm and 5:00pm 850-595-1047 https://mywfpl.com/

Thursday August 18

JJ Grey & Mofro 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 S Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. 850-595-3880 www.pensacolasaenger.com

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Friday August 19

Pensacola Beach Community Church of Christ Benefit Concert 7:00 PM 920 Panferio Dr. Pensacola, FL, 32561 Please join us for a wonderful evening of classical music at A Little More Help Inc’s benefit concert fundraiser for Ukraine. Dr. Sasha Pereverzeva, principal cellist of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and instructor at the University of West Florida, will be featured along with Connie Smith, piano, and Juan Meza, violin, both from St Sylvester Church, and Delaney Adams and Cori Bilyayev from the Gulf Breeze School of Music, violins. https://www.facebook.com/ALittleMoreHelpInc mom2mom Fall Consignment Sale Details on August 18.

Saturday August 20

Pensacola Jeeps & Autism Pensacola’s Field Day 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, John R Jones Jr Athletic Park, Pensacola, FL Pensacola Jeeps and Autism Pensacola are teaming up to host a field day to spread awareness and raise funds for Autism Pensacola. Join us for our main event tournament: Kickball! Register a team or individually for the event. There will be other field games going on while teams face off in kickball. pensacolajeepclub.wixsite.com/website/augustregistration mom2mom Fall Consignment Sale Details on August 18.

Sunday August 21

Tuesday August 23

Jazz by the Book: Hosted by Joe Occhipinti 10:30 AM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join premier saxophonist Joe Occhipinti, one of Pensacola and the Gulf Coast’s musical legends, as he and his small jazz ensemble enliven your afternoon with classic jazz favorites. 850-436-5060 https://mywfpl.com/ 2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Details on August 9.

Thursday August 25

Jewelry Coding with STEAM 3:00 PM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us at your local library for STEAM activities. Create your very own necklace or bracelet

with a coded message! Learn about binary and Morse codes with the STEAM team. 850-436-5060 https://mywfpl.com/

Friday August 26-28

Pensacola Little Theatre presents “The Feast” 7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL Pensacola Little Theatre presents “The Feast”. For mature audiences. www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/shows-and-events/ the-feast

Tuesday August 30 2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Details on August 9.

Saturday September 3

Pensacola Summer Fest Jazz Edition 1:30 PM Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 Join us September 3 - 4 at Pensacola Community Maritime Park for 2 days of smooth jazz. Bring your cooler, lawn chairs and umbrellas for a fantastic 2 days of incredible jazz.

Sunday September 4

Pensacola Summer Fest Jazz Edition 1:30 PM Details on September 3.

Thursday September 8-10

Family Fishing Rodeo Benefiting Backpack Project USA Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, 9th Annual Backpack Project USA Family Fishing Rodeo Benefiting Students in Escambia County, Florida. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annualbackpack-project-usa-family-fishing-rodeo-tickets-371714727757

Saturday September 10

Navarre Community Health & Wellness Expo 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Navarre High School, Navarre, FL The event will help connect our community to important resources available from local businesses, nonprofit organizations, healthcare facilities and more. We are also very excited to have all of the Navarre area schools scheduled to participate in this special community event to make sure parents - especially new to the area parents - up to date on everything they need to know for the new school year and beyond. 5-2-1-0 Day of Play (Free) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 We’re challenging families to shut off their computers, tablets, and TVs and head outdoors for some fun! Come check out the many ways families get moving! Join us for a day of exciting activities, games, sports, contests and physical challenges for the entire family. www.cityofpensacola.com/2519/5210-Day-of-Play

Saturday September 17

Vettes At The Beach 2022 Pensacola Beach Parking Lot, Pensacola, FL Come join the Miracle Strip Corvette Club as we host our signature event, “Vettes at the Beach” all Corvette car show on beautiful Pensacola Beach https://miraclestripcorvette.com/vettes-at-the-beach

Every Tuesday

Story Sprouts @Ever’man Co-op (Free) 10:00 AM Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, 315 W Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ story-sprouts-tickets-36630082563 www.everman.org

Third Fridays

Gallery Night 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Gallery Night is an all-ages community arts and culture event which happens on the third Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. https://gallerynightpensacola.org/ Palafox Market 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 100 N Palafox Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Shop for farm-fresh produce, plants, baked goods and more at the event that’s consistently voted “Best Farmers Market” and “Best Free Thing to Do.” www.palafoxmarket.com

Every Saturday

Children’s Storytime in the Lighthouse 11:00 AM Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe, 110 E. Intendencia St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us every Saturday at 11 AM for our Children’s Storytime in the Lighthouse at Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe. We look forward to reading some lovely stories with you and your little ones. www.bodaciousbookstore.com/cafe/

First and third Saturday

Hwy 87 Market (850-368-9500) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sand Dollar Plaza, 1900 Hwy 87 Navarre, FL, 32566 Enjoy a wide variety of booths, offering food items, art, decor, and so much more. http://facebook.com/sanddollarsaturdays

Second Saturdays

Preschool Art and Story Time (Free) 10:00 AM Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join the Pensacola Museum of Art alongside the West Florida Public Library to engage your preschooler in story time and crafts. Ages 2-5 and a parent or guardian/caregiver. Capacity is limited to 10 pairs, pre-registration is required. . 850-432-6247 https://pensacolamuseum.org

Last Saturday of the month

Trash-Bash 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Sand Crab Pavilion, Navarre, FL, 32566 The Trash-Bash is a citizen-science program for community members of all ages held the last Saturday of every month from 8:00-10:00 am. Sign in at the Sand Crab Pavilion (look for the “Giving Sea Turtles More Tomorrows” banner). There will be a limited supply of gloves, buckets and pickers-you are welcome to bring your own! http://navarrebeachseaturtles.org/

Please check with each venue prior to attending the event to verify the information provided is still accurate and up to date.

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School Shootings and Our Children

How to Help Them Recognize the Online Signs My job each month is to bring you, the parent, information that will better protect your children in the online space. These conversations are not always easy to have, but in order to keep our kids safe, we must have them. Today’s conversation is one of the hardest; it is about school shootings. I have watched quietly over the last several years as they have happened. I have done a ton of research on how, why, and what we can do to help. One of the common themes, other than a desperate need for better mental health services, is that 90 percent of the shooters leak what they will be doing online. Rampage school shooters typically reveal their violent intentions through their talk with peers, their school assignments, their online behavior, and/or their interactions with their parents. The harsh reality is that our children are in the same online space as school shooters. As we look back on recent school shootings, research is showing us that the shooters leaked information about what they were going to do long before they did anything. The reality is that the warning signs of school shootings do not relate to students’ clothing, the video games they play, their musical preferences, or other aspects of their lifestyles. What can we do as parents to better support and protect our children? First, we continue to look at our child’s social media. You may come across something that feels like a red flag on some of the accounts your child follows. Secondly, we must teach our children what to look for. Please understand that I advocate against making our children Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2022

mandated reporters. However, the reality is they are on the front lines. They see things that we will never see online. A few warning signs are these specific actions that students engage in which constitute attack-related behaviors. These include any behavior related to the preparation for an attack: stockpiling weapons, diagramming the school as part of planning the attack, writing down plans, and so on. Also, any attempts to recruit someone to join the attack, warning a friend to stay away from school on a certain day, bragging about the upcoming attack, or otherwise indicating violent intentions. All of this can be leaked through social media posts. Social media has provided a venue for children to disclose their intentions. Yet, students, parents, and educators often ignore or downplay the warning signs of an imminent threat. Students often think their peers are simply expressing threats as a way of garnering attention. Even if the threats are taken seriously, there is an unwritten code of silence that keeps many students from reporting what they see or hear. They don’t want to be a snitch or risk being the target of the would-be shooter’s rage. As we educate our children on the warning signs, we MUST also provide a place for them to feel supported and 36

safe to report what they see. This may look like a trusted parent, guardian, teacher, resource officer, or simply an adult friend with whom they feel they may confide. The key here is that the child must feel that they are safe. The potential shooter must not know they made the report. This can even mean allowing anonymous reporting. We must let our children know that we see them, we hear them and we believe what they are saying is incredibly important. While we have so much work to do in this area, I do believe empowering our children with the resources and support they need to help recognize and report signs of a potential school shooter will help to prevent future shootings. While it doesn’t seem fair that our children are having to sit in this space, it is a heartbreaking reality. Equipping them with knowledge on how they can protect themselves and others is better than not doing anything at all.

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 15 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling. Kristi travels nationally and has spoken with thousands of children, parents, professionals and organizations about the benefits and threats associated with social media. You may reach Kristi through her website at www.knbcommunications.com.

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