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CREATE YOUR FAMILY

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLAN 1. COLLECT.

Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family and other important people/offices such as medical facilities, doctors, schools, or service providers.

2. SHARE.

Make sure everyone carries a copy in his or her backpack, purse, or wallet. You should also post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board.

3. PRACTICE.

Have regular household meetings to review and practice your plan.

4. PREPARE.

Pack and emergency supply kit

Inform out-of-town family Have a and friends of you emergency supply of cash plans. Stay in contact.

Review your emergency plans each year with family members.

Fuel your vehicles before evacuating

Know your evacuation zone, and the routes

Install storm shutters Bring all outdoor objects indoors, such as patio or cover windows with plywood, secure all doors. furniture and plants.

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Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton

Lawn Mower Parenting Why you shouldn’t prepare the road for your child.

Ways Kids Can Cash-In Summer money-making ideas for your tween and teen.

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

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Sign your kids up for Vacation Bible Schools that begin in June!

8 Great Mom Apps

Dave Ramsey

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Emma Parker (18), daughter of Buck and Windy Parker. Emma will be graduating as a homeschooler. Early on, Emma was a competitive gymnast and made it

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Do you remember your first job? I do... especially that feeling of “maturity”, thinking that having a job basically meant I was an adult. My first job was at an ice cream/sandwich shop and my best friend got a job at a pizza place just across the street. We thought we were so cool. We wore our uniforms proudly and felt pretty special. She and I were both humbled quickly as the bathroom cleaning and dishwashing duties settled in. Little did I know, the more glamorous “scooper” jobs went to the older kids with more seniority. Nonetheless, it was still a great experience. That is until a boy I had a crush on brought in a date and I had to wait on them. That was what did it for my young naïve self. Not the bathroom cleaning, not the dirty dishes, but having to wait on my crush in an unflattering uniform sent me over to the more fashionable industry of department store retail. Whether they are working in the food industry, retail or other public service job, Brad and I feel strongly that our kids should work in their teen years. Not so much that it interferes with their school work or other obligations (or social life, of course) but enough to learn how to manage their time, and learn some new skills, like working with the general public. Even if it is volunteer work, there are just some skills that are difficult to learn at home or in school. And, to be honest, my girls actually love it. What started as their summer jobs continued into the school year because they enjoy the experience so much. Plus, they like having their own spending money, and we are able to teach them how to save and make a budget. If your teen or tween is ready to hit the workforce this summer, but you aren’t sure what kind of job would be a good fit, check out Ways Kids Can Cashin This Summer - Money Making Ideas for Tweens & Teens, by Kimberly Blaker. Share this great list with your child so they can begin considering their options. Here’s a word of warning about your children getting jobs. If you are like me and used to being the “Master of the Schedule” that may change when your child is working. Before my kids had jobs I knew where and when everyone was and what days/times were open for things like family outings, visiting the grandparents, or going to a sibling’s show or game. Now that they are employed, that has really thrown my whole ‘Master Scheduler” job out of the window. Thankfully, Dr. Tanni Haas reminded me of a great solution to my problem in this month’s feature, 8 Great Mom Apps That Can Make Your Life a Little Bit Easier. Cozi is just one of the many helpful apps she mentions. Now we can share schedules, and even share a grocery list! No more getting texts right after I check out at the grocery store saying we need milk. If your kiddos are not quite old enough for a job, but looking for some fun things to do this summer, flip over to our annual 2022 VBS Guide. Vacation Bible School was always a favorite activity for my girls. Even if your children are a little too old for VBS, see if the church will allow them to volunteer their time. The month of May can be a super hectic time of year for all of us, but if you are a mom, try to take just a little time to relax and do something to celebrate the job you are doing. Whether it is a family day all together or some much needed time alone, May 8th is your day. You deserve it! Happy Mother’s Day and Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

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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.

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3. Regret is a teaching emotion essential for the learning process. Regret helps us remember to think carefully before acting and to learn from our mistakes. Guilt and regret are important for encouraging positive behavior change, shame is not. As a parent, you eliminate shame by focusing on the behavior. Help your children see that their action was wrong without making them feel like they were wrong.

Are You a Lawn Mower Parent? “Helicopter parents” are becoming obsolete and replaced by “lawn mower parents”. This new breed of parenting style plows ahead of their children, arranging their lives in an attempt to eliminate sorrow, discomfort, and misfortune. “Lawn mower parents” are not preparing their child for the road, they are preparing the road for their child. This style of parenting is extremely detrimental for an infinite number of reasons, but my greatest concern is that this deficit of hardships will produce a generation of people who have never had the opportunity to become well rounded. Life is full of mishaps, unmet expectations, and things that go horribly wrong. Parents must stop believing that negative emotions and experiences are unhealthy for their children. In fact, research consistently reveals negative emotions and experiences are a vital part of the growth and development process. Let’s look at how to help your child handle the “negative emotions” of boredom, disappointment, regret, and discouragement. 1. Boredom is the birthplace of creativity and imagination. Children who are able to

accept boredom as a simple prompt to find things to do are forced to fully engage their creativity and imagination. Creativity helps develop innovation, but imagination is the most important building block for problem solving. We have to be able to imagine a solution before we can learn to create a plan of action. 2. Disappointment is the emotion we experience when do not meet our own expectations or the expectations of others. The ability to handle disappointment well is a skill that must be practiced. Use disappointments as opportunities for connection and communication through the development of expectation management. Help your child learn how to manage expectations by going over all the possible things that will take place and practice appropriate responses. To help your child manage his/her own expectations ask, “What are you imagining this to look like or what are you thinking about this?” You might be surprised to find out exactly how accurate or inaccurate his/her expectations are.

4. Discouragement takes place when we lose confidence. Help your child use the feeling of discouragement to determine any necessary changes and then help him/her try again. Teach your children this Thomas Edison quote, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. I have not failed. I’ve just found ten thousand ways that won’t work.” It is not your job as a parent to eliminate difficulties. However, it is unfair to expect your child to embrace them with a positive attitude. All you can do is sit with them in their heartbreak. When they are ready, give them words to better understand their complex emotions and difficult experiences. If you do this, you will help your child become a resilient adult with the ability to keep going in the face adversity. This is how you prepare your child for the road.

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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Newest Born Learning Trail Installed in Pensacola

Gulf Coast Culture Fest 2022

United Way of West Florida’s newest Born Learning Trail is now open at William E. McNealy Sr. Park. It is the organization’s fifth trail installed in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Born Learning Trails are designed to actively engage learning through art. A series of 10 interactive signs guide parents and children. The trails are intended to offer fun, learning activities for young children and their families. “This is the perfect time of year for families to explore the trails,” said Mary Zaledonis, Director of Community Impact at United Way of West Florida. “We are so thankful for the partnerships and volunteers that make these trails possible.” Volunteers from Navy Federal Credit Union helped install the newest trail during United Way of West Florida’s Day of Caring. These trails are made possible through the partnership of International Paper, the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County, the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County, the Town of Century, the Town of Jay, and the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. Learn more by visiting uwwf.org/born-learning.

Gulf Coast Culture Fest 2022 will return Saturday, May 21, 2022 as a two- part festival in Seville Square and Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola, FL. Join us in Seville Square from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. for diverse forms of live entertainment, vendors, and food trucks. That evening at 8 p.m. we will in Bartram Park for #FilmsForTheCulture, a local film scramble presented by Gulf Coast Short Film Fest. Admission is free to the public! If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor, or providing entertainment for this event, please visit our website gulfcoastculturefest.com for more information.

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North Escambia Baby Shower

Burger Battle by the Bay

May 15 * Nadine McCaw Park, Century Florida The Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition and Florida Department of Health in Escambia County are partnering with various organizations to host the first-ever North Escambia Baby Shower, an event designed to serve families in Century, Molino, Walnut Hill, McDavid, and surrounding communities. This is a free event, inviting parents who are expecting or have recently had a baby, their partners and their families, from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More than ever, families struggle to find access to community resources and connections, especially in more remote parts of Escambia County. This community baby shower will provide much-needed items like baby clothes and supplies, and other useful gear in addition to communication with family support organizations. Caregivers attending this event will learn the basics of keeping themselves and their babies healthy. They will enjoy educational speakers, demonstrations, refreshments, and door prizes. For more information, please call (850)-696-2291 or visit www.healthystart.info.

May 13 * Maritime Park, 11am - 2pm Burger Battle by the Bay is the best backyard burger festival on the Gulf Coast. Attendees taste numerous bite-sized samples of mouthwatering grilled burgers made by both professional and amateur teams - and you can vote for your favorite! Proceeds benefit the charitable programs of the Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West and the Cordova Rotary Club. Cost- $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/burger-battle-by-the-bay-2022-tickets-295308865767 for tickets.

Graffiti Bridge 5K

May 28 * 6:30 am This unique 5K run/walk will start and finish at a classic, local landmark. Iconic collector’s medals will be handed out to every finisher. Capture the opportunity to grab the medal to start your collection.: Have you ever painted the World Famous Graffiti Bridge? Well here’s your chance. We will be closing down the street 2 hours prior to the race start for you to have access to the Bridge. Unless a train comes you’ll have uninterrupted access to “Tag” the bridge. Paint the bridge between 6:30am-7:30am, race starts at 7:30pm. Visit https://runpensacola.com/event/graffiti-bridge-5k/ to register.

Walk the Talk

May 14 * Seville Square We are excited to announce that Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s walks are back. You can make a difference for the more than 500,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Florida while celebrating our 50th anniversary. Don’t feel comfortable coming out with us? No problem, walk virtually or in your home and send us a video. Walk on-site registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with vendor stations, kid zones, and so much more to enjoy before we start walking at 9:15 a.m. The Clayton Feig Youth Award ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Don’t miss it! We will honor a youth with epilepsy making a difference in their local community. Please visit https://www.epilepsyalliancefl.com/walk-the-talk-2022/ for more information.

World Oceans Day

Tuesday, June 8 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 15500 Perdido Key Drive A day of environmentally focused games, activities, and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center. www.perdidochamber.com

Bands on the Beach

Kicks off April 5 and will be held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through October 25. Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series 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. Bring your lawn chair and join us. For more info, visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/ whats-happening-bands-on-beach/. Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2022

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May 7 * 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource CenterMaritime Park Join us under the big top for a fantastical evening including a gourmet four-course dinner, free-flowing wine, variety acts, live music, dancing, carnival games, and more! The evening’s main attraction features a live auction of unique items and experiences to support our Artists in Residence program. Step into a world of amazement for an event that’s promised to be the greatest show on earth!

May 6 * Museum Plaza, behind Pensacola Museum of History Celebrate Mother’s Day on Friday, May 6 with Historic Pensacola as we host a Mary Poppin’s inspired Mother’s Day Tea and Lawn Party on Museum Plaza. Come dressed as your favorite character from this beloved children’s classic. Play games, do crafts, enjoy finger sandwiches, cookies and lemonade all on the lawn of Museum Plaza. Mothers are free when accompanied by their children. Members are $10, non-members are $15. Please visit https://historicpensacola.org/ plan-your-visit/calendar-of-events/ for more information.

Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Showtime

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May 7 * Seville Square Want to attend the “sweetest” event in town? For a donation of $10, you’ll have access to all you can eat ice cream and other sweet treats! Enjoy ice cream, popsicles, games, activities, and more! This family-friendly event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Please visit http://www.bbbsnwfl.org/events/big-scoop/ for more information.

May 6-8 * Saenger Theatre Showtime is a Broadway-style extravaganza featuring music from nearly every genre, ranging from classical to contemporary, pop to musical theatre, and so much more! Chances are, you’ll already know some of the music! Visit https://www.pensacolasings. org/ for more information.

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Field Day at Brentwood Elementary

Author Visits East Hill Christian

What a perfect Spring day to enjoy some outside time at Brentwood Elementary School. Kids and teachers enjoyed some fun field day activities and some tasty treats!

During Read Across America Week, East Hill Christian Students had the privilege of hosting a New York Times Bestselling author, Dion Leonard, and his little furry pal, Gobi. Mr. Leonard shared with students the inspiration for his book, “Finding Gobi,” and students were able to purchase autographed copies. This event was a hit with students and teachers alike!

5th Grade Food Court at East Hill Christian

Global Learning Academy Hosts First Family Night

The fifth grade Project Based Learning was a huge success! Students worked in groups to create their very own restaurant to be displayed in East Hill’s “Food Court.” They designed the menus, floor plans, dining room playlist, commercials and much more. Fifth grade did an incredible job serving their guests and preparing food while learning valuable skills on how to work as a team. We want to thank the third and fourth graders for being amazing customers.

Global Learning Academy hosted their first family night back in the building on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Four rotation stations to “learn around the world” allowed families to gain information about topics such as the following: Behavior Battles or Right Relationships, Make Learning fun at Home, Helping Students do their Best on Tests and Visiting Grade Level Pods for casual teacher visits. Approximately 200 grown ups and students came and enjoyed learning sessions and a pizza dinner, courtesy of Pensacola Subwest Rotary.

Montessori School of Pensacola Middle School Farm Trip

Beulah Middle Celebrates a “Hero Among Us!”

Seventh and eighth graders from Montessori School of Pensacola took a week trip to Ferncliff Farms in Little Rock, Arkansas. Students got to work with livestock and weed gardens. Additionally, students prepared hygiene kits and school supply bags to be used for disaster assistance. They learned about the importance of the “Three Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle), as well as the importance of taking care of the Earth, ourselves, and each other.

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Last Friday during lunch at Beulah Middle School, a BMS teacher potentially saved the life of a choking student. In the words of Assistant Principal Sandra Reynolds, “As I was talking with a teacher and scanning the lunch room, I noticed a student who appeared to be choking. The teacher and I immediately ran to the student and indeed, he was choking. “The teacher I was with, Mr. Patrick Cornelius, began administering the Heimlich maneuver as I held the student’s hand and tried calming him down. The object finally came up and the student was whisked away to the clinic where his parents were called. He is doing well.” ECSD would like to recognize the heroic efforts of Mr. Cornelius. His quick action saved this student’s life. Thank you, Mr. Cornelius! 8

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Escambia County Public Schools Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has named Jo McArthur as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. A native of Pensacola, Ms. McArthur is eager to give back to her hometown as Executive Director of the Foundation and brings many qualifications to the role. Extensive experience with community outreach and a commitment to education will enable Ms. McArthur to contribute to the Foundation’s continued growth. “Jo will be a wonderful addition to the Foundation,” said former Executive Director Kristie Kelley. “I’m excited to see her pick up where I left off and take the Foundation to the next level.” Ms. McArthur served as the Business and Industry Outreach Coordinator at Pensacola State College and Escambia County School District’s Community Involvement Coordinator. She has experience working closely with both the military and faith-based organizations, in addition to her extensive involvement with local industry and education. Prior to moving back to Pensacola in 2013, Ms. McArthur lived in Atlanta for many years ,where she was extremely active in her community and Education Advisory Councils. Ms. McArthur is excited to carry on her family legacy with Escambia County Schools. “I am honored to be coming back to the Escambia County School District,” she said. “As the Executive Director of the Public Schools Foundation, I will be able to utilize my community connections and experience to support my passion for education. My family history in the School District, beginning with my grandfather, L.D. McArthur, includes almost 100 years of experience and dedication to the children of Escambia County. I am proud and excited to be granted the opportunity to continue that legacy and take the Foundation to the next level.”

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Autauga County Schools Tate Cheerleaders Win State Championship

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The Escambia County School Board recognized the Tate High School cheerleaders for winning 2022 FHSAA Small Varsity competitive cheerleading championship. At regionals, the Aggies scored high enough to skip semi finals and proceed straight to finals at the FHSAA state competition. Competing against the 17 top teams from across Florida, the Tate High School varsity cheerleaders brought home the state title.

Montessori School of Pensacola’s Fun Day

Once a month, Montessori School of Pensacola celebrates an early dismissal day with a themed “Fun Day”. In March, the students were invited to dress up as their favorite book characters. The Fun Days are linked to charitable donations. In conjunction with dressing up as book characters, students could bring in book donations for Ready Kids Florida. For more information: Ready Kids FL: https://readykidsfl.org/.

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Global Learning Academy All Pro Dads Chapter!

Global Learning Academy has recently launched a chapter of a new parental involvement group, All Pro Dads. All Pro Dads is a monthly gathering at school where dads and kids engage in meaningful conversations and activities centered around a character-based curriculum. Global Learning Academy invited dads, granddads, uncles, father figures, or any Global grownup interested in strengthening their relationships to attend. On Thursday, March 24, 2022, over 150 students and grownups came to the school at 6:30 a.m. for the first meeting. The gathering was led by Reverend Powell and Mr. Mark Taylor, and the topic was friendship. Grownups also shared a “PRIDE” moment, where they spoke of how they were proud of their student. Global Learning Academy would like to thank Reverend Powell, Mark Taylor, Bayou Boulevard Chick-Fil-A, and members of SubWest Rotary for their leadership of this event. For more information, please contact Lalla T. Pierce, Global Learning Academy Assistant Principal at (850) 516-0214.

Pensacola Catholic Receives Teaching Aides

Anatomy & Physiology Teacher, Nick Lupton, was beyond excited to accept the recent donation of a full-sized skeleton and other anatomical models. He has already written an updated secondsemester lab practicum using the new models! In addition to the Anatomy & Physiology I and II classes, these models will also be used in the Catholic High School Biology classes as well as the Pre-Med and Forensics Clubs. Many thanks to Tom & Eileen DeMoully for their generous donation!

L.E.A.D. Academy Celebrated FFA Week

FFA week was celebrated at L.E.A.D. Academy. There was a can drive to support those in the community. Over one thousand pounds of food was collected at L.E.A.D.’s Berryhill Campus, and donated to community food banks! The students celebrated by having an ice cream. Potato planting was also on the agenda during FFA week. Each child was given several pieces of potato to plant. The students learned about potatoes having “eyes” and how to position them in the ground before covering them with dirt. Each student will be able to harvest their potatoes in May.

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Autauga County Schools L.E.A.D. Academy Celebrated Read Week

Read week was lots of fun at L.E.A.D. Academy. With students’ help, teachers all decorated their doors. Many dressed up as classic characters from their favorite fairy tale. Crazy sock day was very colorful. The kids dressed as pirates and hunted for treasures (books) another day. Awards were given out to each class for best dressed and most books found. A book fair was also held at L.E.A.D. Academy during read week with the highlight of the week happening on “Grandparents Day!” The students enjoyed lunch at school with their grandparents and then headed to the book fair. Send Your School News by the 12th of each month to: editor@greaterpensacolaparents.com.

East Hill Christian Science Fair

What a fun night of hands-on learning and fellowship with our EHCS family! We had almost 300 people come and check out our students’ elementary and middle school science fair projects. A big thank you to the Pensacola Mess Hall for setting up exciting science stations. Kids and adults both enjoyed playing and learning together. A great addition to this year’s science night was the I:55 Book Fair. Overall, it was a wonderful night at East Hill Christian, and we look forward to next year’s event!

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L.E.A.D. Academy Observes Day of Prayer

On February 15, L.E.A.D. students observed the Association of Christian School’s Day of Prayer, which is an annual event that advances Christ-centered education by advocating through prayer. Students gathered at the flagpole and participated in praying for the school, our nation and others around the world.

Montessori School of Pensacola Enjoys Field Trip to the Fire Station

Students from the Montessori School of Pensacola 12th Avenue campus took a walking field trip to the nearby Escambia County Fire Station #1. Students, parents, and teachers walk to the station where they get to tour the station, see inside a fire truck, and take turns spraying the hose. The children absolutely love exploring the fire station, meeting the firefighters, and seeing their gear.

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“Tennis 4 Everyone”

The “Tennis 4 Everyone” complex was dedicated yesterday at Oakcrest Elementary School. This ribbon cutting represented the culmination of a years-long process, bringing together ECSD and Escambia County agencies, as well as local civic and sports organizations. Stakeholders heard from Oakcrest Principal Linda Bonifay, ECSD Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith, County Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 School Board Representative Dr. Laura Edler, and several other representatives from area organizations. This tennis complex will be open to the public each weekday from 3:00-6:00 pm. Rackets and balls will be provided for use for those who don’t have their own equipment. A shining example of unity in Escambia County!

Autauga County Schools Dragon Day - Service Learning for CLA Students!

Creative Learning Academy students are involved in a number of civic and community improvement efforts as part of CLA’s service learning initiative. Understanding the value of contributing time and energy in an effort to help others is an important part of our student’s social and emotional development. Service learning is different from community service in that students take time to learn about the causes they are promoting and learn through the experiences of service. School-wide Dragon Days have been created to set aside time to serve in our community and to provide opportunities for students to engage with members of the community to experience the benefits of volunteerism. Students from every grade level, Preprimary through Eighth grade, apply their academic skills to contribute to real-life challenges in our community. CLA students learn the value of civic participation and learn about personal and community responsibility, social skill development, and valuable decision making skills. Our most recent Dragon Day took place on Friday, April 8th. Students from all grade levels participated in service learning initiatives at these locations throughout Escambia County: Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, The Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek, Trash Free Waters Project, Valerie’s House, Hope 4 Hearts Animal Rescue, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, St. John’s Historic Cemetery, Jones Creek for Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.

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Case in point, my son and I were hanging on the couch the other day. We were watching his TikTok. Yes, he has TikTok. He turned 17 this month. There is a whole conversation around this that I will address another time, but he does have it. And I do monitor it. That day he was looking at random junk. Nothing “bad” mind you. Just junk. So I said to him we should spend some time looking at the colleges he is interested in and do it through his social media accounts. He looked at me and said, “Huh?” I reminded him that he can look at schools or baseball programs through Instagram, TikTok and even Snap Chat. I was met with another, “Huh?” Now, I realize that this story may not be painting my parenting/social media education skills in the best light. Shouldn’t he already know these things. I have said them. A lot. Does he even LIVE with me? He is incredibly smart, but this is a perfect example of how kids have to be reminded of the positive, uplifting, wonderful things they CAN do with their social media. He knew he could do it…just all of the other junk gets in the way. Today, and in the weeks to come, remind your kids what they CAN do. Show them how to access positive stories, how they can build their own business, how they can look up the college they have always wanted to attend, how they can use it to apply for their dream job. 16

If your children love to travel, show them all of the amazing places in the world they may visit. Show them apps that support their mental health either through meditation or simply moving their bodies. Find groups or activists that have the same goals and teach them how to get involved and use their voices in a positive manner that will create lasting change. And puppies. Teach them how to look up videos of all the puppies doing silly things. Because it brings joy. So let’s go back for a second to the beginning when we started this discussion and reframe those statements from a positive mindset. Did you know that social media can effect your children (positively) for the rest of their lives? It can (positively) shift their thought processes. It can create (positive) irrevocable change. We become what we focus on. Let’s help our kids focus on what will support them most. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding them a new bone to chew.

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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love sitters that keep their children busy. Also, don’t forget to clean up and wash dirty dishes.

up the sun, get fit, and make spare cash than mowing lawns? Create some fliers, and be sure to mention you live in the neighborhood. Include your fees based on yard size. But try to keep the rates below the cost of professional services. Also, don’t forget to include your phone number. Then deliver the fliers to the homes in your neighborhood. You can lodge them between doorknobs or tuck them under doormats. Just don’t place anything in mailboxes because it’s illegal.

A little dirt never hurt – Garage cleaning is a big chore,

especially for the elderly, or anyone who just doesn’t have the time. So offer your services to relatives and neighbors. When you get a job, be thorough. Move everything into the driveway or yard before you begin. Remove cobwebs with a broom. Sweep ledges and the garage floor. Then hose the garage concrete (with permission) to loosen ground-in dirt. When it’s dry, neatly arrange everything back into the garage.

Young entrepreneur – Make the most of your neighbors’

garage sales by setting up a refreshment stand in your own front yard. You’ll need a small table and a handmade sign: “Cookies and Lemonade - 50 cents each.” Set out a pitcher of lemonade or Koolaid, disposable cups, and wrapped cookies. At the end of the sale, add up your profits, and divide them with your partners.

Fence finishing – Wood fencing requires ongoing mainte-

nance. So offer to assist your neighbors in sprucing up their yard by painting or staining their fences. The homeowner should supply the paint or stain and the necessary tools. Be sure to follow directions. Also, take your time and do a careful job.

Too old for toys and games? – If so, clean out those

Window washing – Offering your services for this dreaded

you’ve outgrown, and hold a sale. Make a cardboard or wooden sign to attract neighborhood kids and passersby. Then lay out blankets in your front yard, and spread out your goods. Keep your prices reasonable. And don’t forget a 25-cent box filled with odds and ends.

task is sure to be a success. If you get the job, make sure your parents know the homeowner and approve of you going inside. Clean the interior of all windows, including doors. Also, don’t forget to open the windows and clean the ledges and tracks. Offer to do exterior windows if you’re tall enough to reach them without a ladder. Ask permission to hose them down to remove loose dirt. Then wash and dry them by hand.

Kiddie care – Are you old enough to stay home alone? If so,

you may be ready to babysit for other children. Spread the word through family, friends, and neighbors. Once you’ve gained experience, post fliers on the library, grocery, or laundromat bulletin boards. When babysitting, play games, and do activities with the kids. Avoid talking on the phone or watching TV. Parents

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parents agree. Otherwise, make regular visits to the pet’s home. Be responsible, and do precisely as the pet owner instructs, for the safety of both you and the pet.

cold, wet fun! Hold a car wash in your driveway or a parking lot with permission from the property owner. Make a large colorful “Car Wash” sign. Include your cost (hint: set it no more than your local car wash charges). Have your supplies handy: a bucket of soapy water, rags or sponge, a hose, and plenty of dry towels.

Weeds away – Are weeds taking over your neighbors’ flow-

erbeds? Then offer to get them back into shape. Before you get started, find out which ones are plants versus flowers that haven’t yet bloomed. When in doubt, ask before you pull them. Wear gloves to protect your hands and hose the ground lightly to loosen roots. Pull weeds from rock beds, shrubbery, and cement cracks. Then dispose of them properly.

Old McDonald had a farm - You don’t have to be raised on a farm to make a good farmhand. Although it’s certainly a bonus. Visit area farms, and offer your help. Work may include laboring in fields to feeding and caring for livestock.

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At your service – Offer home cleaning services to your neigh-

your parents if you can consign your clothing and split the profits. Search online for local consignment shops by using “resale,” “used clothing,” or “consignment” in your search terms. Find out the shops’ policies. Then get your clothing ready. Wash and de-wrinkle, then hang or fold them neatly.

bors. Plan to do the following tasks, unless other arrangements are made: dust furniture and window ledges; vacuum carpet and stairs; sweep and mop tile, linoleum, and wooden floors; scour sinks, bathtubs, and toilets; shake out rugs; vacuum upholstered furniture; and make beds. Ask if straightening up is expected. Also, find out which cleaning products (supplied by the homeowner) to use on fixtures, appliances, and furniture to prevent damage.

Errands for the elderly – Are there handicapped, disabled,

or elderly persons in your neighborhood? If so, they’re apt to need some help. Offer to run errands within walking or biking distance. Attach a basket to your bike, or carry a backpack for easy transporting. If you have your driver’s license, offer to do more distant-runs.

Pool patrol – If sunbathing is your thing, then this is the job for

you! Find out the age and certification requirements for lifeguard duty. Then apply at your community pool, YMCA, or nearby beach. While keeping an eye on swimmers and soaking up the sun, keep your skin safe by using a good sunscreen. GPP

Who’s walking who? – If you’re looking for a new summer

pal, why not make it man’s best friend? Pass out fliers to offer your pet walking services. Never run a dog unless the owner agrees. And if the dog starts panting or doesn’t want to run, never push it. Dogs can quickly overheat, which can kill them.

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Hillcrest Baptist Spanish Trail Campus

3960 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32504 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 27 - 30, 2022 Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ages: Completed K - 5th grade Spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios.Don’t forget to join your kids for Family Night, June 30, 6:00pm. Registration is available on our website. (850) 476-2233 www.hillcrestchurch.com

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115 Saint John Street Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Zoomerang Dates: July 10 - 14, 2022 Times: 6:15pm - 8:30pm Ages: K4 - 6th grade (850) 479-6575 info@campuschurch.com www.campuschurch.com

Charity Chapel

5820 Montgomery Avenue Pensacola, 32526 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: July 11-15, 2022 Times: 9:00am - 12:15pm Ages: 4 years (must be 4 by July 15) - 7th grade God made each of special, with a plan and purpose, He is our marvelous creator. Come join us for a wonderful week of growing in the Lord. (850) 944-5520 mary@charitychapel.org www.charitychapel.org

Christ Church

18 West Wright Street Pensacola, 32501 Dates: June 13 - 16, 2022 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: K - 5th grade (850) 432-5115 victoria@christ-church.net www.christ-church.net

East Brent Baptist Church

4801 North Davis Highway Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Zoomerang: Sanctity of Life Dates: July 11-15, 2022 T imes: 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 5 years old (by Sept. 1) - 5th grade Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2022

At Zoomerang you’ll travel through the Australian outback while learning about the wonder and value of life, from preborn babies to eternal life in God’s kingdom. (850) 477-5812 info@eastbrent.com www.eastbrent.com

First Baptist Church of Pensacola

500 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32501 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 20-24, 2022 Times: 8:00am 12:00pm Ages: Completed Pre-K - 6th grade (850) 433-5631 www.fbcp.org

Gateway Church of Christ

245 East Brent Lane Pensacola, 32503 Theme: Kingdom Values Dates: June 14 - 16, 2022 Times: TBD Ages: 3 years - 6th grade Call the church office or follow us on Facebook for more information. (850) 476-4466 receptionist@gatewaycoc.org www.gatewaycoc.org

Hillcrest Baptist - Nine Mile Campus

800 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 20–24, 2022 Times: 8:30am 12:00pm Ages: Completed K - 5th grade Spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios.Don’t forget to join your kids for Family Night, Thursday, June 23, 6:00pm. Registration is available on our website. (850) 476-2233 www.hillcrestchurch.com

6495 Lillian Highway Pensacola, 32506 Theme: Rocky Railway Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 - 12 years Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. Sign up today at the Parish Office! (850) 455-5641 carmichaeld@ptlittleflower.org www.ptlittleflower.org/

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

6205 North W Street Pensacola, 32505 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 4, 2022 Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm Neighborhood VBS Xtreme will be at 10 different locations throughout our community! Register your child for one or ALL of our Vacation Bible School events by going to our website www.pensacolachurch.org/events. (850) 479-8337 www.pensacolachurch.org

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

6205 North W Street Pensacola, 32505 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 13 - 16, 2022 - VBS Friday family fun night: June 18th, 6pm - 8pm Times: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios.Kids will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis. The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us- His creationto the design He planned for us. Kids will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents to bring glory to him. Register your child on our website. (850) 479-8337 www.pensacolachurch.org

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103 W Winthrop Avenue Pensacola, 32507 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 6 - 10, 2022 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 3 yrs - 5th grade (850) 476-1932 www.olivebaptist.org/kids

Pinehaven Baptist Church

10400 N Palafox St Pensacola, 32524 Theme: The Mighty God Dates: June 13 - 17, 2022 Times: 6:00pm - 8:20pm Ages: PK -6th grade (850) 476-6331 www.pinehavenmbc.com

Potential Church Kids Camp (VBS)

3351 Creighton Road Pensacola, 32504 Theme: Under Construction Dates: June 15 - 17, 2022 Times: 5:30pm 8:30pm Ages: 2 years - 5th grade (954) 434-1500 tangee.coleman@potentialchurch.com www.potentialchurch.com/kidscamp

St. Luke United Methodist Church

1394 East 9 Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Theme: Monumental VBS Dates: June 20-24, 2022 Times: 9:00am 12:00pm Ages: 4 years (by September 1st) rising 6th grade Go off-road for an adventure through the canyons and trails of the southwest! By exploring God’s awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith. (850) 477-3145 melissa@stluke-umc.org www.stluke-umc.org

Upper Room Church

920 Panferio Drive Pensacola, 32561 Theme: Make Waves Dates: June 27 - 30, 2022 Times: 8am - 12pm Ages: Preschool - 3rd grade Make Waves is a hands-on, memorable program that encourages kids to grow in their faith as they understand how to make waves and share God’s love with the people around them. (850) 565-4845 leah@upperroompensacola.com www.upperroompensacola.com

Surrounding Areas First Baptist of Cantonment

118 Morris Avenue Cantonment, 32533 Dates: June 20-24, 2022 Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm (850) 968-9135 www.fbccfl.com/resources

Coastline Calvary Chapel

1122 Oriole Beach Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Theme: Spark Studios: Created in Christ & Designed for God’s Purpose Dates: June 6 -10, 2022 Times: 9:00am 12:00pm Ages: Completed VPK -5th grade Kidz will have fun learning together about Jesus through Bible stories and songs. They will enjoy creative and artistic themed games, crafts, and snacks. Cost is free and a t-shirt will be provided. (850) 932- 8197 ext. 124 hannah@coastlinegulfbreeze.com www.coastlinelife.com/

Community Life United Methodist Church

4115 Soundside Drive Gulf Breeze, 32563 Theme: Monumental VBS Dates: June 13-17, 2022 Times: 9:30am 12:30pm Ages: 4 years - 6th grade (850) 916-1660 kmcgrew@clc.life www.clc.life

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Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church

75 Fairpoint Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Theme: Everest Dates: June 13 - 17, 2022 Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages: 4 years (by September 1st) - Completed 5th grade At EVEREST VBS, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer. Kids discover how to see evidence of GOD in everyday life! Registration: https://vbspro.events/p/events/4a6e42 (850) 932-3594 info@gbumc.org www.gbumc.org

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Active learning and hands-on exploration of creative mediums for grades K-5. The weekly themes incorporate STEAM, history, conservation, world cultures, yoga, and games!

4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, 32563 Theme: Concrete and Cranes Dates: June 20 - 24, 2022 Times: 8:30am11:30am Ages: PK (potty trained) -6th grade Children and volunteers can register here vbspro. events/p/stpaulvbs2022. (850) 932-8002 www.stpaulmethodist.org

WinShape Camps Gulf Breeze

1122 Oriole Beach Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Dates: July 25 - 29, 2022 Times: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 12pm Ages: K5 - 8th Grade Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! WinShape Camps for Communities brings the ultimate day camp right to your neighborhood, combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week. Campers cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night. At the end of the week, we serve up a yummy lunch for the whole family from Chick-fil-A. (850) 932-8197 Rebecca@coastlinelife.com www.winshapecamps.org

Weekly Camps May 30th - August 5th Ancient Art Myths & Magical Creatures Art Rocks! Modern Masters Paints and Potions Adventures in the Serengeti Over the Rainbow Comics and Cartoons Legends of the Sea Go Green! Pottery, Drawing, Sculpture, Collage, 3-D Design, Storytelling, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Textiles, Costume Design, Building and more!

New Life Baptist Church

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6380 Bayberry St Milton, 32570 Theme: Spark Studios Dates: June 12 - 16, 2022 Times: 5:00pm-8:15pm Join us for a week of fun at Spark Studios, where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. A meal is provided each night at 5:00pm, On Thursday, the children’s recital is at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Family Night, with food, games, waterslide, bouncy house and fun for all! (850) 626-1859 www.miltonnewlifebaptist.com

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9302 Navarre Parkway Navarre, 32566 Theme: Zoomerang Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022 Times: 8:30am-12:00pm FBCN 2022 Vacation Bible School. (850) 939-3424 www.fbcnavarre.com

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4912 Woodbine Rd Pace, 32571 Theme: Zoomerang Dates: June 13-17, 2022 Times: 5:30pm-8:15pm Ages: 4 years - 5th grade completed Be prepared to experience the jaw-dropping beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, the arid temperature of outback afternoons, the architectural marvels of Australia’s modern cities, and the fascinating eucalyptus forest, home of the koalas. At Zoomerang, the newest Answers VBS, you’ll marvel at the unforgettable wildlife, culture, and beauty of Australia while exploring the wonder and value of life, from the lives of preborn babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God. To register go to woodbinebaptist.org. (850) 994-6169 www.woodbinebaptist.org GPP Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2022

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Available at: Amazon Appstore; Apple Appstore; and Google Play One of the most stressful experiences is not knowing where your kids are at any given moment. Nowadays, almost all kids have cell phones, which helps minimize the stress. Find My Kids, a GPS-based location app, lets you to track your kids quickly and easily. Once registered, each family member appears as a unique icon on a navigational map so you know exactly where your kids are at all times. The app sends out automatic alerts when your kids arrive at school or go home, and monitors their cell phone battery levels letting you when they’re low so you can send out reminders to charge the phones.

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Available at: Amazon Appstore; Apple Appstore; Google Play As the name implies, Cozi Family Organizer is an organizer. It has a shared calendar where you can track everyone’s schedules both individually and as a group, and a shared shopping list where you can see when items are added to the list or purchased by other family members in real-time. You can also use the app to send automated daily or weekly agenda emails to other family members, create specialized to-do lists, such as emergency supplies or vacation packaging, and organize receipts in one place that’s accessible to everybody.

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doesn’t have to be that way. Trekaroo Family Travel, known informally as the TripAdvisor for kid-friendly travel, is an app that includes user-generated reviews of activities, hotels, and restaurants that kids will enjoy throughout the U.S. and Canada. The app includes a price slider that makes it easy to find things to do that are either low-cost or free, and offers suggestions for kid-friendly day trips.

Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play When travelling with kids, especially toddlers, there are few things more frustrating than not being able to find a public restroom when you really need one. SitOrSquat is a location-based app that lets you to find bathrooms in your location. The app contains a user-generated list of more than 100,000 public restrooms throughout the U.S. You can get the travel time to the nearest bathroom, and search by specific features like changing tables or handicap accessible, and you are encouraged to post pictures and rate the restrooms as either “Sit” (good) or “Squat” (not good) to help other app users.

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Free Yoga in the Park 9:30 AM Bayview Park, 2001 East Lloyd Street Pensacola, FL, 32503 http://cityofpensacola.com/1024/Area-Events-andActivities Pensacola Crawfish Festival 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Seville Square & Fountain Park, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Crawfish Festival - join us for food, music, art and more. www.fiestapensacola.org Junior League of Pensacola Presents Annual Iron Chef Kids Competition (Free to attend) 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Ever’man Educational Center, 350 W. Garden St Pensacola, FL, 32502 Kids showcase healthy recipes in a family-friendly cooking competition. (850) 433-4421

Tuesday May 3

2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 May 3 – The Astronauts. 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. https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningbands-on-beach/

Wednesday May 4

May the Fourth Be With You at Pensacola Library 4:30 PM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 It’s Star Wars Day at Pensacola Library! May the Fourth be with You as we celebrate all things Star Wars with games, crafts, and tech. All ages are welcome. https://mywfpl.com/

Thursday May 5

Food Science 4:00 PM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 In this food science series, join our STEAM team to learn easy and affordable after school snack hacks. https://mywfpl.com/ Crafternoons: CD Mosaics 5:30 PM Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL, 32502 May’s crafternoon activity will be CD Mosaics. All materials provided while supplies last. https://mywfpl.com/

Friday May 6

Mary Poppins Mother’s Day Tea and Lawn Party (Members are $10, non-members are $15, Mothers free with when accompanied by their children) 11:00 AM Museum

Plaza, behind the Pensacola Museum of History, 120 Church Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Come dressed as your favorite character from this beloved children’s classic. Play games, do crafts, enjoy finger sandwiches, cookies and lemonade all on the lawn of Museum Plaza. https://historicpensacola.org/plan-your-visit/calendarof-events/

StoryTyme with Grandma Jenkins 11:00 AM Pensacola Children’s Museum, 115 East Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us on select Fridays for this free public reading program. Don’t forget to stick around for cookies after the story. https://historicpensacola.org/plan-your-visit/calendarof-events/ Bands on the Blackwater presents Nobius (Free) 7:00 PM Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing Street Milton, FL, 32570 Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor spring and fall concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! 850-983-5400 www.facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater/ Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents “Showtime” 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 Showtime is a Broadway-style extravaganza featuring music from nearly every genre, ranging from classical to contemporary, pop to musical theatre, and so much more! 850-434-7760 www.pensacolasings.org/performances

Saturday May 7

Rosamond Johnson Day Ceremony 10:00 AM Johnson Beach, Perdido Key, FL, 32507 The ceremony will honor and remember the life of Army Private Rosamond Johnson Jr.

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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Burger Battle by the Bay is the best backyard burger festival on the Gulf Coast. . . at the beautiful Maritime Park! Proceeds benefit the charitable programs of the Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West and the Cordova Rotary Club. www.eventbrite.com/e/burger-battle-by-the-bay2022-tickets-295308865767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Children’s Treasure Hunt (Free) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Downtown Pensacola at Museum Plaza, Pensacola, FL, 32502 This FREE event will include fun for the whole family! The day will include games for children and families, face painting, snow cones, interactive museum scavenger hunt, and visits from various community organizations www.fiestapensacola.org

Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents “Showtime” 7:30 PM Details on May 6. Spring ArtFest Throughout the Navarre Area, Navarre, FL, 32566 Navarre’s Spring ArtFest www.navarrechamber.com/events/details/springartfest-21951 The Big Scoop ($10) Seville Square, 301 South Alcaniz St Pensacola, FL, 32502 For a donation of $10, you’ll have access to all you can eat ice cream and other sweet treats! Enjoy ice cream, popsicles, games, activities, and more! This family-friendly event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. www.bbbsnwfl.org/events/big-scoop/

Sunday May 8

Mother’s Day at Gulf Breeze Zoo 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563 Cheers to all the mothers and grandmothers! Live music from 11am-3pm. www.gbzoo.com Beulah Food Truck Festival ($5 entry fee and kids 12 and under are free) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 7750 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, FL, 32526 Welcome to the 1st annual Beulah Food Truck Festival. Come on out and enjoy all the tasty treats and meals these awesome food trucks prepare for us. Food trucks, tent/craft vendors, bounce house and live music. www.beulahfoodtruckfestival.com Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents “Showtime” 2:30 PM Details on May 6.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in the Park (Free) 3:00 PM Museum Plaza, 120 Church Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pack a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. for a free outdoor performance at Museum Plaza in Downtown Pensacola! This event will feature a small ensemble of Pensacola Symphony Orchestra musicians and will be a wonderful way to experience live music in an outdoor setting. 850-435-2533 pensacolasymphony.com 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

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2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 May 10 – True Blue Band. More details on May 3. An Officer and a Gentleman - A New Musical 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 850-595-3880 www.pensacolasaenger.com

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball One Price Wednesday 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola An Officer and a Gentleman - A New Musical 7:30 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 850-595-3880 www.pensacolasaenger.com

Thursday May 12

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Mullet Thursdays 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola

Friday May 13

Pensacola Opera’s Annual Spring Fundraiser 6:30 PM Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us under the big top for a fantastical evening including a gourmet four-course dinner, free-flowing wine, variety acts, live music, dancing, carnival games, and more! The evening’s main attraction features a live auction of unique items and experiences to support our Artists in Residence program. https://pensacolaopera.com/event/operazzi-underthe-big-top-2/

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Giveaway Fridays 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola Bands on the Blackwater presents Erick Baker (Free) 7:00 PM Details on May 6.

Saturday May 14

Navarre Paddle Classic 7:00 AM Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8739 Gulf Blvd Navarre, FL, 32566 Grab your favorite paddle craft, friends and family for a great day of paddleboard races, kids race, lessons and clinics. There will also be local food trucks, drinks and vendors on site. This event is benefitting the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. https://paddleguru.com/races/NavarrePaddleClassicPresentedbyNavarreBeachYogaStudio Leftover 4 Miler 8:00 AM Casino Beach Parking Lot, Pensacola, FL, 32561 Everything you will receive (T-shirts, medals & awards) at this race will be from past races. There is no rhyme or reason to what you receive, it’s a mystery! https://runpensacola.com/ Terrain Race 8:00 AM Adventures Unlimited, 8974 Tomahawk Landing RD Pensacola, FL, 32570 Crawl over obstacles and through mud pits at Terrain Race. There is also a kids course called the Mini Monkey Run! https://terrainrace.com/products/milton-fl-22

Walk the Talk 9:15 AM 311 West Government Street Pensacola, FL, 32501 You can make a difference for the more than 500,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Florida while helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary of excellence and service to the community. On-site walk registration will begin at 8 a.m. with vendor stations, kid zones, and so much more to enjoy before we start walking at 9:15 a.m. www.epilepsyfl.com/walk-the-talk-2022/ Military Appreciation Picnic on Navarre Beach 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8739 Gulf Blvd Navarre, FL, 32566 Free Event for all Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Veterans, and Dependents. www.navarrechamber.com/events/details/militaryappreciation-picnic-on-navarre-beach-19719 Safe Celebration 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563 Come meet our first responders, and have some food and fun! We will also have a photographer there and you can enroll your family for this amazing program! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-celebration-tickets-291341970677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Croquet and Rose’ on the Bay 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 127 Calle De Santiago Pensacola, FL, 32502 Don your whites and sip rosé while enjoying the game of croquet on beautiful Pensacola Bay! Bread & Table invites you to help fund our passion as we support Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Children’s Backpack Program in a unique and exciting way. https://downtownpensacola.com/

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Sunday May 15

North Escambia Baby Shower

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Nadine McCaw Park, Century, FL This is a “community baby shower” which will offer free items, connection with services, and education for families of communities in the northern half of the county. Seville Quarter Market 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Apple Annie’s, 130 E Government St Pensacola, FL, 32502 One Sunday a month we will host the Seville Quarter Market in Apple Annie’s during our Sunday Funday event! Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Military Sundays 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola

Tuesday May 17

Breaking Benjamin 6:30 PM Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Breaking Benjamin with special

guests Seether, Startset and Lacey Strum coming to Pensacola May 17th. 850-432-0800 www.pensacolabaycenter.com 2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 May 17 – Cristi Dee’s BAD JUJU. More details on May 3.

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Gulf Coast Culturefest 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Seville Square, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Gulf Coast Culture Fest brings together artists, businesses, vendors, and citizens for a rejuvenating and unifying day of music, dance, poetry, theater, and visual art! 850-417-7611 www.facebook.com/gulfcoastculturefest/

Books with BRACE 10:00 AM Pensacola Children’s Museum, 115 East Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Each month we will read a children’s book about disaster readiness and complete a group activity. https://historicpensacola.org/plan-your-visit/calendarof-events/

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Sunday May 22

Pensacola Little Theatre presents “Red” 2:30 PM Details on May 20. 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 May 23

You’re Always Enough: Special Storytime Event and Launch with Emily Ley 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, 1 Bubba Watson Drive Pensacola, FL Hear Emily Ley read the book in the

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Tuesday May 24

Auditions: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Details on May 23.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Fat Tuesday 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola 2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 May 24 – Bay Bridge Band. More details on May 3.

Wednesday May 25

Auditions: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Details on May 23. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball One Price Wednesday 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola

Thursday May 26

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Friday May 27

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Saturday May 28

Graffiti Bridge 5k 7:30 AM 317 North 17th Avenue Pensacola, FL This unique 5K run/walk will Start & Finish at a classic, local landmark. Capture the opportunity to grab the medal to start your collection. Have you ever painted the World Famous Graffiti Bridge? Well here’s your chance. We will be closing down the street 2 hours prior to the race start for you to have access to the Bridge. https://runpensacola.com/event/graffiti-bridge-5k/ 200 South Outdoor Market 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 200 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us for our monthly 200 South Outdoor Market. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Firework Saturdays 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola Pensacola Little Theatre presents “Red” 7:30 PM Details on May 20.

Sunday May 29

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball 6:35 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Military Sundays 850-934-8444 www.milb.com/pensacola

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Pensacola Civic Band - Memorial Day Concert (Free) Hunter Amphitheater behind Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola, FL, 32503 Pensacola’s Annual Memorial Day Concert honors our country’s veterans, service men & women and military families. This concert reflects and honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our nation. http://pensacolacivicband.org/

Tuesday May 31

2022 Bands on the Beach 7:00 PM Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola, FL, 32561 May 31 – On the Rox. More details on May 3. 850-932-2257 https://visitpensacolabeach.com/ whats-happening-bands-on-beach/

Wednesday June 1

Fiesta Days Celebration (Free) 7:15 PM Downtown Pensacola , Pensacola, FL, 32502 Be sure to join the Surrender of the City in Phineas Phoggs at 7:15 p.m. as local dignitaries such as the Mayor, Fire Chief, Supervisor of Elections, Escambia County Sheriff and Pensacola Naval Air Station Commanding Officer surrender the City of Pensacola and its citizens to DeLuna and his Queen for the Fiesta Season. www.fiestapensacola.org

Friday June 3

Bands on the Blackwater presents Sons of Bocephus (Free) 7:00 PM Details on May 20. Grand Fiesta Parade (Free) 7:00 PM Downtown Pensacola , Pensacola, FL, 32502 Come catch some beads, hear the sounds of local high school marching bands, and enjoy watching

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beautiful floats parade through downtown beginning at 7:00 p.m www.fiestapensacola.org Brit Floyd - World Tour 2022 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place Pensacola, FL, 32502 The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, and more... including the iconic song echoes, performed ‘note-for-note’ and in its entirety, Brit Floyd. 850-595-3880 www.pensacolasaenger.com

Saturday June 4

IMPROVable Cause at PLT 10:30 AM Detals May 7. Fiesta Boat Parade (Free) Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center or Plaza de Luna, Pensacola, FL, 32502 Join us as DeLuna’s court, crew and parade of vessels set sail on the beautiful Pensacola Bay www.fiestapensacola.org Sea Turtle Baby Shower & Homecoming (Free) Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk Pensacola, FL, 32561 A family friendly event of games, crafts and hands-on exhibits to educate and celebrate Sea Turtles. Take the Sea Turtle Friendly Oath, meet a mermaid, and touch a real turtle shell. 800-635-4803 https://visitpensacolabeach.com/

Friday June 10

Pensacola Little Theatre presents “A Chorus Line” 7:30 PM Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Pensacola Little Theatre presents “A Chorus Line” 850-432-2042 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Saturday June 11

Movie Night 7:00 PM Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street Pensacola, FL, 32502 Enjoy a family-friendly movie night at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Saturday, June 11 with a showing of Sing 2! Tickets are just $5! 850-934-8444 www.bluewahoos.com Pensacola Little Theatre presents “A Chorus Line” 7:30 PM Details on June 10.

Sunday June 12

Pensacola Little Theatre presents “A Chorus Line” 2:30 PM Details on June 10. 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

Thursday June 16

Pensacola Little Theatre presents “A Chorus Line” 7:30 PM Details on June 10.

Sunday June 19

Father”s Day at Gulf Breeze Zoo 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563 Celebrate dad at Gulf Breeze Zoo! Enjoy live music from 11am-3pm. www.gbzoo.com

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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

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Third Fridays

Gallery Night—Dancing in the Streets 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/

School and sport physicals: $40

Every Saturday

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

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

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

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I Wouldn’t Go That Far

Q. Our son is in high school, and he has

a part-time job. He makes good grades, and we have always tried to teach him how to save and handle money according to your advice. He has even managed to set aside a few thousand dollars for college. My wife and I were talking the other night, and I brought up the idea of charging him a small amount for rent, maybe just $20 or $25 a month, to help him be even better prepared for the real world. What do you think about this?

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the fact that you’re looking for teachable moments. But making a high school kid pay rent? No, that’s a little over the top. Listen, you and your wife are already way ahead of a lot of parents. Teaching him financial responsibility and the importance

of education are great things. It sounds like your son is a bright, motivated young man, too. I talk to adults all the time who are decades older, but still don’t grasp the concepts of maturity and responsibility like this kid does already. With the kind of start you’re giving him, I think he’s going to grow up to be a very successful adult. Keep up the good work, and let that young man know how proud you both are of him!

How Much in Business Emergency Fund?

Q. I own a small business. How much

should I have in a business emergency fund when my annual sales are around $100,000? Currently, I have two months of expenses set aside.

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businesses having about six months of expenses on hand. That kind of cushion usually eliminates the need for borrowing money. It also provides peace of mind. And if you’ve been an entrepreneur very long, you know that’s an invaluable thing. Having a personal emergency fund set aside is a little different than having one in place for your business. When it comes to personal finance, I recommend having three to six months of expenses set aside. The basic idea is the same, though. A fully-funded emergency fund gives you an option—besides debt—when unexpected things happen! Greater Pensacola Parents I May 2022

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