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Contents August 2013 Volume 18 Number 8

Features 54

How to Reach Beyond an Ordinary Marriage

Encourage a Can-Do Attitude

2013 After School Activities Guide

Happiest Kid in the Cafeteria

Find advice for making your marriage “in the midst of raising kids” better than you could have imagined.

Use these simple strategies to help your child set goals, build skills and overcome setbacks in academics.

Columns 6 From One Parent to Another DeAnne Watson

8 Living With Children John Rosemond

12 Kids Health Watch

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Backpacks: Back-to-School Tool or Back-Breaker? Have you ever looked at your child in his backpack and wondered if he’s going to school or if he’s planning to backpack through Europe? Or simply fall over backward? From early elementary until graduation, the all-important backpack will be your child’s constant companion throughout the school year. Backpacks carry the needs of the day and can keep a child organized. For kids, the colors, characters, logos and styles of today’s backpacks allow them to express their style and personality. Our mission, as parents, is to ensure their backpacks will help – not hinder – them through the school year. As useful as backpacks can be, an overloaded pack can cause muscle strain, back pain or joint pain. One boy I saw in the office weighed 80 pounds and his back pack was 35 pounds. If he carried this same proportion of weight as an adult on the job, his employer could be fined! A well-designed backpack worn properly should spread the weight over the body’s strongest muscles: legs, back, abdomen and shoulders. The back is constructed of 33 bones called vertebrae, separated by discs that act as shock absorbers. Distributing the weight to other muscle groups, in addition to those in the back, helps protect the vertebrae and discs.

Backpack No-No’s and the Injuries They Can Cause:

• Avoid carrying a backpack on just one shoulder. It may look cool, but it bends the back unnaturally to the side.

• Avoid overstuffing. Even if properly placed on both shoulders, a heavy pack can pull the shoulders back and cause abnormal forward arching of the lower back leading to shoulder, neck, and back pain. • Large backpacks take up more space than children realize and can cause accidents in tight places or hit others when turning around. • Going up stairs is more dangerous as the pack can lead to falls.

Before you buy…

Talk with your child and share these guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics: • Wide, padded straps prevent digging into shoulders which could restrict circulation and cause pain. • Padded backs protect against sharp edges of objects inside. • Use both shoulder straps and waist strap to distribute the weight more evenly and place the pack about two inches above the waist. • Make sure the backpack itself is of lightweight material so it doesn’t add to the load. • Rolling backpacks are a great option, except for going up and down stairs. Most schools in our area require a doctor’s note to use them.

Before school starts, practice:

Pack lightly so the backpack does not weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of the student’s total body weight. A 100 pound child should carry no more than 10 to 15 pounds. • Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back and clear out unnecessary items.

• Ensure your child exercises to strengthen their muscles. • Never wear a backpack in a moving vehicle.

Ask the school or your child’s teacher:

• Can the student stop and trade out books at the locker to avoid carrying all of the locker contents in the backpack? • Can students have more time between classes to use lockers? Or put some curriculum on the school’s website? • Are textbooks available in paperback or on CD-ROM? (Some local private schools issue all the textbooks for the year on an iPad.) Now that you have all the knowledge for picking out and using a backpack safely, enjoy helping your child find one to kick off the school year right. If your child has continuing back pain, numbness, or weakness in arms or legs, make an appointment with your child’s doctor. Dr. Allen White earned his medical degree in 1969 from Kentucky Medical School, Lexington, and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He began his private practice of pediatric medicine with an office in the Goode Medical Building of Jackson Hospital before moving to the Carmichael Road location in 1986. He and his wife, Diana, have 3 sons. For pleasure, Dr. White enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Montgomery Public Schools begin August 19. Some students may be dreading the date, but there are likely a few parents who are also apprehensive about the first day. There are a number of things you can do to ensure both your child and you are ready for the first day. Establish a Routine: A few days before school begins on August 19, get back into the school year routine. Set an age appropriate bedtime and clear expectations about times for homework and study. Have a set time to read to your younger children and for your older children to read on their own or to you. Look at the School Year: Take a moment to look at the school calendar on the Montgomery Public Schools Website. Just

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go to www.mps.k12.al.us, and click on “School Calendar” at the top of the page. You will see the list of holidays and report card dates and get some idea as to how the year will be structured. You can also look over the website of your child’s school. Just click on “Schools”. Establish Goals for the Coming Year: What are your expectations about grades? Are there other goals you want to set like reading additional books, family field trips to reinforce lessons, or research on colleges for juniors and seniors? Have a conversation with your children about what you expect and how you will support them this year. Let them know if they begin to fall behind in any subject, you will work with them and their school to get them the help they need. Register for STI Home/Parent Portal: Every traditional and magnet school in the MPS system uses an online system called STI Home. With a password you can get from your child’s school, you can access student grades, attendance and

discipline records, and even the homework from his teacher’s lesson plan via the Internet. Communicate with Your Child’s Teachers: Teachers and parents are partners in educating students. It is important that you communicate with teachers anytime you have a question about your child’s progress. You can also stay in touch by email, phone and by attending Parent/Teacher meetings and open houses. While some parents are looking forward to the start of school, and others may dread it, all parents should realize that parent involvement is the key to ensuring student success in school. And please VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER! Barbara W. Thompson is Montgomery County Schools’ superintendent. She has served children as a teacher, curriculum leader, elementary principal, and supervisor of secondary alternative and at-risk programs. Superintendent Thompson’s skill as an educator has garnered her several professional honors. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of School Administrators and the Board of the School Superintendents of Alabama.

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Education Foundation Recognizes Local Scholarship Winners

Churchill Summer Keeps Kids Busy

Churchill’s Sensational Summer has been in full swing. The children have enjoyed a wide variety of activities, ranging from dinosaurs to jungles and farm life. In spite of the rainy weather, the Fourth of July week held lots of patriotic fun for everyone. During “Under the Sea” week, teachers brought in totes full of sand with hidden shells that were perfect for sifting through. Besides being enjoyable, activities like this help children develop sensory awareness. Wednesdays have been the most anticipated days of all. Those are water days! Kids come prepared with swimsuits and towels and spend the morning playing in sprinklers. They’ve even been on swimming field trips! But it’s not all fun and games. Although the Sensational Summer program is focused on learning through play, there are also more rigorous tutoring sessions ongoing. In the afternoon, the school’s dedicated staff work with kids who need help reaching grade level or who simply want enrichment in a subject. While the children study and play, the grown-ups are getting ready for the next school year. Over the summer, several teachers attended seminars, and they will present the critical new skills and educational theories they learned to the rest of the faculty and staff at the school’s annual in-service. Above are Michael Carter, Caroline Merriman and Carys and Phoenix Burke with the map puzzle they have just completed. www.montgomeryparents.com

On June 18, the Montgomery Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Chapter hosted its annual Education Foundation Luncheon to recognize and reward the academic achievements of local high school and college students in the River Region. A total of $57,500 was distributed among 15 deserving students from the local area. The following seven high school seniors were awarded a High School Information Technology Summer Internship with local DoD contractor firms, eSolution Architects and Disruptive Technologies; a $2,500 scholarship; and a brand-new HP laptop: Sherman Peek from Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School; Arthur Baylor from Booker T. Washington Magnet High School; Dylan Craig and David Norris from Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School; and Jared Baggett, Matthew Knight and Jonathan Oliver from Wetumpka High School. The following six rising college seniors received $5,000 Education For Industry Scholarships to complete their degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields: Dominique McCarroll and Amber Pettway from Alabama State University; Kaitlan Cooper and Damian Raux from Auburn University Montgomery; and Joseph Brown and Timmy Rogers from Troy University. Additionally, graduate students Melvin Lowe and Jeanetta Nunley received STEM Scholarships valued at $5,000 to continue pursuing their post-graduate education. Lowe and Nunley are actively teaching in Macon County areas with a significant minority presence. The Luncheon was sponsored by IBM and occurred in conjunction with the Montgomery Information Technology Summit (MITS) Conference at local venue, the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in downtown Montgomery. For more information about the Education Foundation, visit: http://afceamontgomery.org/Education Shown, Arthur Baylor accepts his High School Information Technology Summer Internship certificate from Charisse Stokes, director of Montgomery AFCEA Education Foundation. Alongside Baylor is his corporate sponsor Bill Woodhouse, second from right, CEO of eSolution Architects, and Dr. Joe Besselman, president of Montgomery AFCEA Chapter.

Paige Scholarships Given to Two Catholic Students

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School awarded a full tuition scholarship to two students in May. The Anna and Harold Paige Scholarship was established in 2013 by a generous donation to Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School by the estate of Anna and Harold Paige, who were faithful members of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church. The scholarship is an annual, non-denominational award to be given to one Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School High School student and one St. Bede Elementary Campus student. The two students that received this award both demonstrate good moral character and leadership qualities. The first recipients of the Anna and Harold Paige Scholarship are Blake Johnson, a rising sophomore, and Angela Gier, a rising fifth-grade student at Montgomery Catholic’s St. Bede campus. Johnson is the son of Michelle and Bruce Johnson of Prattville. Gier is the daughter of Karla and Paul Gier of Montgomery. 16

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ACA Soccer Coach Hosts Summer Camp

Alabama Christian Academy’s Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach Kasey Ivey hosted a fundamentals camp for Little Eagles this summer. The rising second- through sixth-graders learned essential soccer skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and heading during the two-day camp. At the end of each day, the campers also learned how to play as a team in a scrimmage game. Current varsity players from the Eagles and Lady Eagles teams helped coach the younger children on skills and good sportsmanship to help Coach Ivey during the camp.

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The Montgomery Academy Chapter of Cum Laude recently inducted 13 seniors and juniors. The Academy’s chapter was chartered in 1969 and remains one of only three chapters in the state of Alabama. Only 20% of seniors may be inducted into Cum Laude with ten percent of these inducted during their junior year. The major objective of the Cum Laude Society is to recognize academic excellence as well as citizenship, service and a commitment to learning. Current members from the Class of 2013 are: Caroline Stone Elliott, Andrea Grey Jones, Mary Elizabeth Massey and Corrie Hill Tankersley. New members from the Class of 2013 are: Hendrick Holley Adams, Lee Ellen Bryan, Elizabeth Ann Franklin, Emily Hou, Won Jong Jin and Joseph Parker Turner. New members from the Class of 2014 and representing the top 10% of their class are: Jeong Hyun Ahn, Garrett Alexandra Barnes, Lilla Beatrice Granger, William Braswell Haynes, Ann Mathews Hester and Rachel Ashlyn Warwick. Several faculty members are also members of the Cum Laude Society: Vivian Barfoot, John McWilliams, Becky Snellgrove, Caroline Sease, Cheryl McKiearnan, Dave Farace, Scott Richburg, Mallory Salter ‘02, Betty Saunders, Ann Linder, Jerry Pickett and Dexter Hobbs ‘06. Chapter President is Melissa Anderson. Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society is a national organization which is comprised of about 300 public and private member schools. It is the secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa and schools must apply for membership.

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Holy Cross Class of 2013 Says Their Goodbyes

The Holy Cross Episcopal School Class of 2013 received certificates during the Closing Chapel service in Melanie Kelley Hall. Father Bob Hennagin delivered an inspiring message to the graduates. Sixth-grade teacher Amber Wright spoke to the group about what made this class unique and special. As her voice began to crack with emotion, she thanked them for giving her an unforgettable year at Holy Cross. A slideshow of baby pictures and pictures from each year while at Holy Cross was shown in the library following the graduation ceremony. Students laughed, cried and enjoyed their last few moments as Holy Cross students. A reception for the Class of 2013 and their guests was given by the fifth-grade parents. There was a sweet spirit in Melanie Kelley Hall with lots of hugs and a few tears as the Class of 2013 said their goodbyes.

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Montessori@Mulberry is adding a new building to its Mulberry Campus located at 2040 Clubview Drive in Montgomery. The building is a charming house, newly renovated, next to the current location and will include a primary classroom for ages 3-6, a lesson planning room for staff, classroom garden, administrative offices, staff lounge and an additional playground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The response to our unique educational approach has been very positive and we are excited to offer more opportunities for parents who appreciate the Montessori Education we specialize in,â&#x20AC;? said Executive Director Jackie Maloy. Montessori@Mulberry is centrally located in midtown Montgomery a few blocks from Jackson Hospital and Huntingdon College. For information on enrollment, contact Jackie Maloy at 462-0548 or casadebambini@aol.com.

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Trinity Students Win State Art Awards

Trinity Presbyterian School junior KK Carlson won the “Best of Show in Drawing Among State” in the 2013 Visual Arts Achievement Program. Senior Hayden Payne participated in the 2013 Senior Scholarship Program and won the “Alabama State Council on the Arts Scholarship Competition” in the 2013 Visual Arts Achievement Program. From left are KK Karlson, Upper School Art Teacher Becky Miller and Hayden Payne

Natalie Barna and her cat Sarafina participated in a pet parade at Auburn University at Montgomery in June as part of Vet Camp, organized by the Division of Continuing Education. Animal-loving kids in grades one through five spent a week learning what it takes to be a veterinarian. Activities included practicing their surgical skills on stuffed animals, visiting a local veterinarian’s office, hearing from a 4-H representative, using microscopes and trying their hand at diagnosing illnesses. The same week, preschoolers participated in Paws and Claws Camp, in which they learned about pet care and safety. For more than 20 years, AUM’s Division of Continuing Education has offered educational and recreational programs to youth of all ages – preschool through high school – throughout the summer months. Certified teachers who are on break for the summer from the area’s public and private schools serve as camp leaders.

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STJ Faculty Member Wins Arts Council Award For the second time in as many years, Saint James School photography and middle school art teacher Evelyn Shoults has been selected to receive the 2013 Visual Arts Achievement Program Teacher Award. The honor is given annually to an outstanding teacher, as evidenced by student work placing at both the district and state level. In 2012-13, Shoults had five students place in the state exhibit, three of whom also won state awards. “Your students truly exhibit exemplary work,” said Diana Green, Arts in Education program manager for the Alabama State Council on the Arts, in a letter to Shoults. “We, at the State Arts Council, are extremely proud of your accomplishments and congratulate you for being the 2013 VAAP Outstanding Teacher.” Shoults’ students Madalyn Cox, Sarah Claire Loeb, Kendall McCann, Emily Kent and Reed O’Mara won awards at the district level. McCann, an eighthgrader, won Best of District 2, Middle School in the state competition. Kent, also an eighth-grader, won Best of Printmaking, Middle School at the state level. O’Mara, a senior, won the state level award for Best of Photography, High School.

ACA Marching Band Attends Spirit Camp

Recently, students from the Alabama Christian Academy Marching Band attended Spirit Camp at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. Spirit Camp teaches leadership and music skills to campers, and also includes instructional sessions for percussionists, drum majors, and color guard members. At Huntingdon’s Spirit Camp, ACA’s Eagle Band learned skills that will enable them to help lead the band in the fall, beginning with their band camp that started on July 22. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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Catholic’s Hayes Receives First Hodges Scholarship

The Sally Evans Hodges Memorial Scholarship at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School was established in 2013 by the family of Sally Evans Hodges, a life-time believer in and supporter of Catholic education. The scholarship is awarded annually to one student and provides a partial tuition scholarship for one school year for a junior or senior at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s High School Campus. Andrea Hayes met all of the qualifications for the Hodge Memorial Scholarship, including exhibiting positive Christian characteristics and having a strong academic record, and it is believed she will contribute to making Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School a better institution, via service, time or energy. Hayes is a rising senior at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and the daughter of Julia Sosa and Paul Hayes. Above, Dick Hodges presented the award to Hayes at the MCPS Academic Awards Ceremony on May 6.

Macon East Summer Camp Keeps Students Busy

“Come and Grow With Us” was the theme for the fifth annual July Jammin’ summer camp at Macon East Academy. Twenty-four lower school students experienced a week filled with devotions, experiments, activities and even special snacks relating to GROWTH in knowledge and appreciation for the wonderful world God has given each of us to care for and enjoy. The children were busy recycling and creating on Monday, measuring and building on Tuesday, and digging and planting on Wednesday. Thursday was spent visiting a cotton gin, Mrs. Marjory Johnson’s farm, and the Auburn dairy. Friday, back by popular demand, was Water Extravaganza Day filled with water experiments and games! The week ended with each child taking home a notebook and tote bag filled with all of the wonderful things they had learned and made during the week.

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SUA Hires New Faculty Member

Success Unlimited Academy welcomes its newest faculty member, Tullis Young. Teaching summer school this year has allowed Young to become acquainted with the students and the outstanding traditions at SUA. Her infectious energy and sweet spirit are already making a difference. “She is really nice and has helped me understand the course I am taking so much better,” said one student. When asked what she likes about teaching, Young said, “I love being able to share my faith while explaining the principles of science through God’s hand print. It is so exciting to watch students realize how interrelated God is to everything in our world. I can’t wait to bring my enthusiasm for God and science to SUA.”

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During the spring of 2013, The Montgomery Academy girls’ varsity tennis team enjoyed another successful season, winning 10 of 14 matches and repeating as state champions! This accomplishment made six state titles in a row for a group of seniors that have played in the top six since seventh grade. The top six players at State were Hollan Smith, Mary Elizabeth Massey, Gretchen Lee, Lee Ellen Bryan, Hannah Snider and Holland Griffin, along with alternates Madeleine Flemming, Barton Crum and Lilla Bea Granger. Smith and Massey served as captains of the team and both girls continued to set a high standard for competitiveness on the court while displaying excellent sportsmanship and leading the team by example. The successful season saw the varsity girls with wins against local competitors as well as victories against several out of town teams. Two of the squad’s losses came against Vestavia Hills High School, the Class 6A State Champion, and against Mountain Brook High School, the Class 6A State Finalist. The other losses came against opponents Pensacola Catholic High School and Brookstone School–both closely contested matches. At the State Tournament, Houston Academy became the only school challenging the MA girls in 1A-3A State tournament. MA girls won 72 to Houston Academy’s 48. While three of the top six players—Hollan Smith, Mary Elizabeth Massey and Lee Ellen Bryan— graduated this year, the future is bright for next year as the team returns a strong lineup with younger talent still coming in! Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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STJ Kindergartners Hold Annual Cowboy Day

Saint James kindergarten classes held their annual “Cowboy Day” in the spring. In addition to dressing like their favorite western buckaroo, the five-year-olds had fun riding stick horses, playing rope games, having (water) pistol contests, and eating “beanie weanies” – an obvious throwback to days spent around the campfire in the Old West. Shown, kindergarten teacher Colleen Murphy helps student Annie Buce “rope a cow.”

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Trinity Kindergartners Have Chocolate Fever!

Mrs. Allen’s class at Trinity Presbyterian School caught a case of “chocolate fever” after completing Robert Kimmel Smith’s book, Chocolate Fever. The cure...”You can’t have everything you want, every time you want it!” The kindergartners brainstormed “ch” words, graphed who likes chocolate, worked on chocolate addition and subtraction story problems, searched for “ch” words with magnifying glasses, and discussed different parts of the story. They ended their day with a chocolicious party! www.montgomeryparents.com

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Academy Lower School Celebrates GrandFriends!

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ACA Cheer Teams Attend Alabama Cheer Camp

Alabama Christian Academy’s cheer teams showed their spirit at Alabama Cheer Camp, which is the largest cheer camp all summer. The varsity cheer team coached by Christina Honaker brought home fourth in Home Pom, second in Extreme, third in Cheer, third in Game Day, and first in Fight Song out of ten teams present. Of the varsity team, Meredith Durden, Erica Honaker and Samantha Phillips were chosen for All American Cheerleaders. Under Coach Layla Benson, ACA’s junior varsity cheer team ranked second for Home Pom, first for Cheer, third for Sideline, and second overall for Game Day. The Middle School Cheer team was awarded first place in Home Pom and first place in the cheer they learned at camp after they incorporated their own stunts to the cheer under the direction of Stephanie Solar.

The Montgomery Academy Lower School campus was abuzz with excitement the morning of GrandFriends Day. Each grade level, kindergarten through fourth grade, performed a song in the auditorium honoring their special guests and then met their GrandFriends in their classrooms to begin a student-led tour. The proud young tour guides went throughout the building into each enrichment class, to the lunchroom for refreshments, and to the gym for a photo op to commemorate the day.

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St. Bede Preschoolers Enjoy Picnic Lunch

The three-year old class at St. Bede Child Development Center (CDC) recently enjoyed a picnic lunch dressed in tie-dye shirts that they helped make to celebrate the end of the year. This class has moved into the Fours, and will become the 23rd graduating class of preschool children from St. Bede CDC.

Evangel Christian Academy recently conducted its annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society. The program began with a candle lighting ritual in which scholarship, leadership, service and character, the foundational principles of the organization, were represented. After the candle lighting ceremony, the candidates for induction were then led in the NHS pledge and presented with certificates celebrating their acceptance into the organization. The new members are: Rachel Baxley, Darrius Brinson, Jasmine Brown, Courtney Covington, Keandre Lee, Madolyn Mayberry, Taylor McNeil, Tia McNeil, Quantrice Meadows, Gabriel Moorer, Da’Quinaika Smith, Angela Walker, Breonna Walker, Richard Whitehead, Jordan Sanders and Anneshia Thompson. The members were welcomed by the current members which includes: Dalisa Bennett, Allison Berg, Isabella Coleman, Crystal Dumas, Lindsey Hughes, Erica Marable, Angelica White, Sarah Baxley, Emily Berg, Megan Carmack, Davandra Colston, Emily Cosgrove, Aliyah Davis, Cory Donde, Eliot Jacobson, Sophia Key, Amy May, Meagan Oliver, Brian Paterson and Douglas Pittman.

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Ronald McDonald Surprises Holy Cross Students

As Holy Cross Episcopal School was ending a great school year, the students were surprised the last week with a shocking visitor! The Ronald McDonald House Charities in Birmingham sent representatives and Ronald McDonald himself to present a trophy to the school for winning the first-ever Pop Tab Pandemonium Contest. Holy Cross competed with fifty schools across Alabama this year. Their hard work paid off by collecting and donating 210 pounds of pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Holy Cross became involved with collecting pop tabs about eleven years ago, thanks to the dedication of teacher Marcia Bazzell, now the outreach coordinator at Holy Cross. It began with Bazzell’s class collecting and grew to be an outreach project for the entire school. Every year the school strives to exceed the number of gallons collected the previous year. The 2012-2013 school year proved to be the best yet with a total of 81 gallons of pop tabs collected. The Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham raises valuable funds through the pop tab program. The tabs are recycled, and the money raised is used for families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their child is receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Teacher Amber Wright has a special place in her heart for the Ronald McDonald House. “When a good friend of mine got in a very serious car accident a few years ago, his family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House for weeks,” she said. “They were a blessing to that family. I am proud to be a part of a school that reaches out to the community.”

Montgomerians Honored By AUM English Department Auburn Montgomery’s Department of English and Philosophy honored its best and brightest students for their hard work and service to the university over the past academic year. The following Montgomery natives were honored. Robert Bullard and Ashley Stanaland, shown above with English Professor Nancy Anderson, were recognized for their volunteer efforts for the Writers’ Blocks after school program at the Molina Learning Center. Bullard was also presented the Guinavera Nance Scholarship in English. MeKoi Scott, shown below with Department Head Darren Harris-Fain) was presented the English and Philosophy Scholar Award.

STJ Seventh-Grader Named Doodle 4 Google State Finalist

Ella Skier, a Saint James seventh-grader, was chosen an Alabama state finalist for the Grade 6-7 division in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition. The theme for this year’s competition was “My Best Day Ever…” Skier was the third student from Saint James School to become a state finalist in the competition in the last three years. Judging, conducted by Google employees, was based on artistic merit and skill for the grade group; creativity (representation of the theme and use of the Google logo); and theme communication (how well the theme was expressed in the artwork and the supporting statement). Student entries were divided into one of five grade groups (Grades K-3, 4-5; 6-7; 8-9; and 10-12), creating five state winners for each of the 50 states. Skier’s work was chosen from a total of 130,000 entries submitted from across the country. To celebrate the achievement of the state finalists, Google is displaying the top 250 doodles in each category online. To see her work and the work of other State Finalists, go to:www.google.com/doodle4google/finalists.html#d=d3-12. The State Finalists are the highest-ranked doodles from each grade group from each state. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

Alexandra Jurus, shown below with Harris-Fain) was awarded the English and Philosophy Scholarship award. The AUM Department of English and Philosophy offers a bachelor’s degree in English, as well as an academic program in pre-law. Learn more at www.aum.edu.

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Jackson Hospital Sports Medicine Honors Two High School Athletes

Two local high school athletes were honored with the John Thayer Voltz Comeback Award at a presentation July 16 in the lobby of Jackson Hospital. The Jackson Hospital Sports Medicine program, along with partners Alabama Orthopaedic Specialists and Rehab Associates, presented the awards. The 2013 recipients are both rising seniors – Jordan Jones at Alabama Christian Academy and Keyanna Abdul-Malik at Carver High School. Dr. Dexter Walcott of Alabama Orthopaedic Specialists performed surgeries on Jones and Abdul-Malik before the athletes made their comebacks. Jones had her first surgery in 2011 after an injury playing softball. After four months of intensive physical therapy, she returned to the softball field for the 2012 season. She reinjured her shoulder and underwent another surgery with more rehab work. In August Jones will begin her senior year at ACA, where she will play softball and volleyball. Abdul-Malik is a star basketball and volleyball player at Carver. In 2012, she suffered a knee injury playing volleyball. During her rehab exercises following surgery, she realized scar tissue was impacting her ability to regain a full range of motion. In January, she had a manipulation and another round of aggressive physical therapy. Abdul-Malik has returned to playing sports. “Both of these ladies displayed incredible intestinal fortitude and toughness through their injuries, surgeries and rehabilitations,” said Dr. Walcott. “Both were extremely determined to return to the sports they loved, and through their hard work and dedication, they were able to achieve their goals. It is because of their incredible toughness and ‘never give up’ attitude that we are able to present Jordan and Keyanna with the Comeback Award for 2013.” John Thayer Voltz was an athlete in Montgomery in the 1990s. He was a three-sport standout at Montgomery Academy, playing football, basketball and baseball. In 2006, he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) and passed away in 2012 at the age of 39. The Comeback Award will be given annually in Thayer’s memory to local athletes who have demonstrated strength and willingness to battle against the odds to recover from a major injury and return to sports.

Covenant Kids Learn About Wild West

Ms. Jeanette’s four-year-old students from Covenant Kids were “Cowpokes for Christ” for a week. They learned about the Wild West, cowboys and campfires. They also became deputy sheriffs and learned God’s commandments so they can go out and tell the world about God’s laws. Everyone made a copy of the two tablets that Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai to take home and share. On Friday they camped out and had homemade imitation s’mores around the campfire. For more information about Covenant Kids, please call 356-9110.

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Ch Macon East Cheer Squads Earn Awards at UCA Camp

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Partners In Catholic Education (PICE) will host its 13th annual charity golf tournament at the Capitol Hill Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Prattville September 27. Sponsorship packages are available from $250 to $5,000. These packages offer great promotional opportunities for businesses in the form of pre- and post-event publicity, event banners, golf tee signage and golf cart logos, as well as players in the tournament. The registration fee is $150 per player. Entry fee is $600 per foursome. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start, on both the Senator and Legislator courses, will be at 1 p.m. Format will be best ball. The registration fee includes lunch, green fees, cart, range balls, gift bags for each player, golf shirt, refreshments on the course, posttournament food and beverages, and many door prizes. Also, all par three holes will have a prize, plus four Hole-In-Ones consisting of a new car on both courses and cash prizes of $20,000 or $40,000. There will be a $5,000 putting contest between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the top three net and gross teams will receive superb prizes. For more information about sponsorships or playing in our tournament, contact Liz Sutton at (334) 260-2488, ext 1311, Vicki Dickson at (334) 272-7221, ext 32, or Jerry Lopez at (334) 224-6607. PICE is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. More information can also be located at http://www.montgomerycatholic.org/. www.montgomeryparents.com

The Macon East varsity and junior varsity cheer squads attended the Alabama Independent School Association’s UCA cheer camp at Huntingdon College the week of July 8-11. During the four-day camp, the squads competed in the Home Pom Routine competition, the Extreme Routine competition and the Game Day competition. When they weren’t competing, the girls learned new cheers, chants, sideline dances, and a hiphop routine. The squads also received instruction from the UCA staff in stunt class, jump and dance class, as well as flexibility and strength training. Seniors Addison Folmar, Ashley Howard and Emily Riddle tried out to represent the AISA East teams in the all-star football and basketball games, and all were chosen as AISA All Stars. Several girls also had the opportunity to try out for UCA All American and participate in the Thanksgiving Day Parade at Walt Disney World or the New Year’s Day Parade in London. Alex Wyrosdick and Rai Pritchett were selected as All Americans for the junior varsity, and Addison Folmar, Ashley Howard, Emily Riddle, Morgan Long and Taylor Jackson were selected as All Americans for the varsity. On the last day of camp, final competitions took place and awards were given. The varsity won first place in Home Pom, Extreme and Cheer. They also received second place in the Sideline and were named overall Game Day Champions and AISA Camp Champions in the medium squad division. The JV squad received second place trophies for Home Pom and Extreme as well as being named AISA camp runners up for the small JV division. These girls also received trophies for third in Cheer and fourth in Sideline. Other camp highlights included the Flashback Rally theme night where the Varsity girls dressed as the Flintstones and the JV squad went as the Pink Ladies. In the campwide Jump Off competition, Macon East was a winner for both JV and varisty. Rai Pritchett was crowned jump off champ for JV and Morgan Long for varsity. The girls were also awarded the spirit stick numerous times and various other ribbons throughout the week. Both squads are coached by Kathy Loomis. 30

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Children Enjoy Story Time In Trinity Library

Do you know how balloons are made? What happens when a dog follows the wonderful smell of fried chicken and finds himself soaring through the sky in the basket of a hot air balloon? What can you make with two rice krispie treats, two fruit rollups and two twizzlers? Can you launch a marshmallow from one side of the library to the other with a marshmallow popper? More than 50 children enjoyed finding the answers to these questions and learning other fascinating facts about balloons at the story time in the Trinity Lower School library on May 29. Trinity librarian Linda Hastey is shown reading to the children during story time.

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Academy Boys’ Tennis Team Captures Third Championship

For the third year in a row, The Montgomery Academy varsity boys’ tennis team won the Class 1A - 3A State Championship. The team was in a close battle for first place during the initial day of the state tournament, but completely dominated the second day to easily win by 16 points. Bo Torbert, Bonner McLemore and Allen Millsap won individual state championships in singles, and the doubles teams of Will Spain/Guy Hood and McLemore/ Millsap also won state titles. Hunter Carroll was the state runner-up at #1 singles and teamed with Torbert to finish as state runner-up at #1 doubles. While winning individual titles are great, the main focus of all of the players on the team was capturing the team title – the 12th state championship for varsity boys’ tennis. During the season, the Eagles finished second in the prestigious McGill Tournament in Mobile which featured teams from Louisiana, Mississippi, Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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STJ Ninth-Graders Learn At McWane Center Classes

Saint James School’s ninth-grade Physical Science and Advanced Biology classes traveled to Birmingham’s McWane Science Center recently, where they participated in lab sessions on topics about Nanotechnology, Light, Time Travel and Atomic Bombs, and Anatomy: Squid Dissection. The students also attended an IMAX movie presentation The Titans in the Ice Age, and explored the Adventure Hall’s exhibits, which range from physics to biology to marine life.The students enjoyed engaging in the Center’s interactive activities including riding a bike on a cable handing two stories above the lobby and exploring the wind tunnel simulation as well as the safari jeep ride, jet fighter and pilot simulation. Shown, STJ ninth-graders EJ Card, Emily Blackwell, Caton Oswalt, Morgan Gaston and Greyson Hammock conduct experiments at McWane.

Holy Cross Kindergartners Celebrate Graduation

The Holy Cross Episcopal School kindergarten graduation was a time of celebration. As each kindergartner received his certificate, teachers and parents cheered loudly. A beautiful slideshow presentation made by kindergarten teacher Grace-Anne Armagost was shown. There was hardly a dry eye in the entire building. “Our kindergartners this year were a very special group! I’m proud of each and every one of them,” Armagost said. After the graduation ceremony in the chapel, students and their guests enjoyed a delicious reception in the school lunchroom.

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Trinity’s Baseball Team Wins Back-to-Back Championships

The Trinity Presbyterian School baseball team won the Class 3A state baseball championship May 17 against Mars Hill at Riverwalk Stadium. On Thursday, the Wildcats earned a 9-2 victory in the first game of the championship series. Trinity pitcher, senior Allen Wood (13-0), allowed just two hits in a complete-game shutout (8-0) in Friday’s game. “One of our goals was to come back and repeat,” said Wood. “Coach Whittle told us from day one it wasn’t going to be easy. We came to work every day. We believed in what he was telling us, that team is what brings everything together. You can’t win with one guy or two. He really instilled that into us.” The Wildcats (33-8) won 10 of its 11 playoff games, losing only to No. 1-ranked W.S. Neal, previously unbeaten, in game one of the semifinal series. Hall of Fame Coach Ken Whittle began his coaching career at Trinity in 1981 and has won five state championships since that time, including 1985, 1996, 2000, 2012 and 2013. “It was a challenge for these guys,” Whittle said. “Repeating as State champs had not been done before in Trinity baseball history. I think they took that opportunity to repeat as a challenge.”

Basketball Star Holds Summer Camp at ACA

For a week in June, professional basketball star Alain LaRoche held his annual Offensive Skills Basketball Camp at Alabama Christian Academy. LaRoche has been in training camps for the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat and has played professionally for the last eight years in the EuroLeague. Under LaRoche and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Derek Harrell’s instruction, students learned advanced dribbling and shooting techniques that will help them in the upcoming basketball season at ACA.

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Evangel Holds Annual Walk-a-Thon

Evangel Christian Academy recently held its 10th annual walk-a-thon. Students from kindergarten through twelfth grades participated in the event. After the students walked the required amount of laps, the entire school was treated to a picnic lunch and the classes enjoyed games and field events. The students had a wonderful time and are looking forward to using the funds raised to continue ECA’s commitment to cutting edge technology.

Auburn Montgomery’s youngest students – the preschoolers enrolled in the university’s Early Childhood Center – celebrated Independence Day with a patriotic parade through campus. Decked out in red, white and blue, the little Yankee Doodles strolled through the AUM Quad on bicycles, tricycles and scooters covered with miniature American flags, garland, bows and streamers. Housed in the AUM School of Education, the accredited center was established in 1974 and is open to children ages 3-5, regardless of AUM affiliation. The center strives to develop self-directed, self-disciplined, self-responsible children who have a passion and enthusiasm for life, learning and helping others. Enrollment is now open. Learn more by calling the center at (334) 244-3441. Shown, five-year-old Marley Sharpless of Montgomery peddles her patriotic bike through the AUM Quad.

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STJ Students Named to Prestigious Honor Societies More than 100 names were added to the national registers of six major honorary societies by Saint James High School during a prestigious induction ceremony April 11. The six societies inducting new members were the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica), the French Honor Society (Societe Honoraire Francais), the National Junior Classical League and the National Technical Honor Society. One student, Matthew Garnett, was named to four of the six honoraries, including the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the Latin Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society, for which Garnett was also chosen as vicepresident. Garnett is an upcoming junior. Nine students were each selected for three national honoraries. They are Win Woodson, Urmee Podder, Zuri Foster, Margaret Ann Kreher, Sadie Argo, Mikal Webb, Cassie Sadie, Hannah Cape and Blake Sanders. Students selected for 2013 membership in the National Honor Society were Jiwon Ahn, Sarah Argo, Hannah Cape, Eun Sung Cho, Kathryn Coaker, Phillip Davis, Price Everett, Zuri Foster, Emma Frakes, Matthew Garnett, Robert Griggs, Kendall Hamilton, Caitlin Hicks, Margaret Ann Kreher, Justin Lee, Emma Matthews , Hayden Meadows, Michael Murphree, Sarah Kate Newton, Urmeela Podder, Regan Riddle, Catherine Sadie, Blake Sanders, Anna Siddiq, James Spivey, Joseph Taylor, Clinton Thames, Kaitlyn Theriot, Mikal Webb, Ramsey Webb, Breanna Wiggins and Winston Woodson. New 2013 inductees for Mu Alpha Theta, the national Math Honor Society, were Jiwon Ahn, Sarah Argo, Duncan Blackwell, Isabel Blancett, Hannah Cape, Delaney Carter, Jeronne Carter, Becky Delgado, Kiley Dunn, Brooke Engles, Lindsey Engles, Damilah Epps, Jakob Erickson, Price Everett, Zuri Foster, Emma Frakes, Michael Fritz, Matthew Garnett, Caitlin Hicks, Olivia Kent, TaeSeong Kim, Margaret Ann Kreher, Virginia Lampkin, Justin Lee, Daniel Lim, Hyungjung Lim, Michael Murphree, Alexis Olszewski, JorMontgomery Parents I August 2013

dan Orender, Scotlyn Patterson, Urmeela Podder, Charlsie Ramppy, Catherine Sadie, Blake Sanders, McLean Stewart, Joseph Taylor, Clinton Thames, Miranda Therkelsen, Kathryn van Arcken, Mikal Webb, Winston Woodson, Dave Ye and Brett Young. STJ students initiated into the Spanish Honor Society for 2013 were Sarah Argo, Hannah Cape, Kathleen Cunningham, Lindsey Engles, Channing Glenn, Jared Hunter, Margaret Ann Kreher, Ashley Patino, Urmeela Podder, Catherine Sadie, Blake Sanders, Mikal Webb and Winston Woodson. New initiates for the 2013 French Honor Society from Saint James School were Hannah Lincoln, Isabel Blancett, Heewon Son, Zuri Foster and Lacie Vette. Inductees into the National Junior Classical League (Latin Honor Society) were students Matthew Garnett, Josef Jackson, Carly Mattox, Taylor Meadows, Gabbi Pohlman, Madison Smith, Bradley Wascher and Ashley Williamson. 2013 marked the first year for the National Technical Honor Society at Saint James School. First-year initiates were Duncan Blackwell, Hayden Cavanaugh, Forest Decker, Jeremy Frasher, Matthew Garnett, Jared Hunter, Jason Nail, Grayson Rutherford, Ryan Townsend and Carson Traff. Ten Saint James High School students were triple honor societies inductees on April 11, with one student, Matthew Garnett, inducted into four national honoraries. The students were, front row from

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ACA Coach Holds Girls’ Volleyball Camp

Alabama Christian Academy’s Coach Manuel Guice recently held a volleyball camp for girls entering second through sixth grades to learn major skills including passing/digging, serving, setting, hitting and communication. This was accomplished by teaching/instruction time with reinforcement from games and drills. Varsity players Kendra Mitchell, Cloe Baker, Lindsey Pouncey, Kodee Harrison, Payton Traff, Bailey Little and Jordan Jones all helped the campers with the drills and games as well as working individually with the girls.

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Montgomery Academy’s Billingslea Receives Award from The Lovett School

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The Montgomery Academy Upper School Director Ed Billingslea was recently given the coveted Surdyk Award from The Lovett School in Atlanta, where Billingslea served for 13 years, most recently as Dean of Students. The Surdyk Award honors a faculty, staff member, or administrator who has provided an exceptionally high degree of individual attention and concern for students. In announcing this year’s winner, it was noted that Billingslea was “a powerful example of an unrelenting commitment to the students.” The Lovett School Headmaster William S. Peebles IV said of Billingslea, “You have made so many contributions to our community and your work with the students in your charge has truly been exemplary and inspiring.”

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Trinity Softball Team Named Area Champs!

The Trinity Presbyterian School varsity softball team defeated Thorsby 8-3 and Central Coosa 10-1 to win the area tournament. Against Thorsby, Emily Stone was the winning pitcher and had 2 RBIs. Claire Wilder was 3 for 5 with two stolen bases, Harrison Robertson was 4 for 5 with two stolen bases and 2 RBIs, Dawson Williams was 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs, Leeanne Phillips was 3 for 4, and Regan Goocher was 2 for 4. Betsy Powell added an RBI. Against Central Coosa, Powell was the winning pitcher with 10 strike outs. Wilder was 2 for 3, was 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs, Mary Stuart Goocher was 5 for 5, Emily Eagerton had 3 stolen bases and scored four times. Regan Goocher had 2 RBIs and Wilder and Phillips each added 1 RBI. The team then traveled to Troy on for the Regional tournament. Players were chosen from each team to make up the Area AllTournament team. All-Tournament team members for Trinity are: Harrison Robertson, Dawson Williams, Mary Stuart Goocher, and Emily Stone. Claire Wilder was chosen as the tournament MVP.

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Success Unlimited Teacher Wins Student Survey

Success Unlimited Academy provides students with an opportunity for feedback through student surveys. During the spring semester, the student survey results revealed that history and Bible instructor Bill Hendricks received the highest rank in student satisfaction. Hendricks’ students remarked that they enjoyed his animated lectures and parents agree that his inquisitive interaction allows for more student participation. “He is the best teacher I have ever had!” said SUA student Carly Rowe. “He treats us like we are young adults, and does not look down on us if our opinions differ from his. His class has taught me a lot and I look forward to taking his theology class in the fall.”

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Holston Wins Holy Cross Melanie Kelley Award

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In honor of retiring principal Melanie Kelley, the board of Holy Cross Episcopal School created the Melanie Kelley Award, a scholarship to be granted to one graduating sixth-grader each year who, through his or her scholarship, leadership, character and service, most exemplifies the spirit of Holy Cross. Jacob Holston was the recipient of this award for 2013. His name will be the first to be added to the plaque which will hang in Melanie Kelley Hall. During graduation, Chairman of the Board Brad Armagost presented him with a Bible and a check to commemorate this occasion. Sixthgrade teacher Amber Wright spoke highly of Holston saying, “Jacob is one of those kids who make you love your job as a teacher. In 180 days of teaching him, I don’t think I ever heard a negative comment come out of his mouth. He is an excellent role model and I am so proud of him for getting this prestigious award!”

Evangel Christian Academy’s fifth-grade class recently enjoyed learning about other countries from the viewpoint of people who had lived there. Tish Key, who grew up in the United Kingdom, visited the class and talked about the UK. Key was able to bring several pictures and artifacts from her native country. Yvonne Paterson also visited the students and discussed living in Scotland. Paterson was born in Scotland and came to the United States as an adult. She brought pictures of her homeland, souvenirs and a special Scottish dessert. Rev. Scott Matthes, headmaster of ECA, also visited the class. Matthes shared information, pictures and interesting facts about the Soviet Union, where he was a missionary for several years.

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SUA’s Hutchinson Changes Role To Student Support

Last year, Kathy Hutchinson joined the Success Unlimited Academy staff as a history and math instructor. Although she did a superb job in the classroom, her true expertise and 25 years of experience are in the area of academic support for students needing assistance outside the classroom. For the 2013-2014 school term, Hutchinson will come on board as the new director of student support. She will interact on a one-on-one basis with students to develop individual classroom accommodations, as well as bring guidance and support to the classroom teacher. “I am thrilled to be developing a new student support program at SUA,” Hutchinson said. “The teachers are very dedicated at SUA and I know it will be a blessing for the students and teachers to have another resource available. My plans are to evaluate each student on a regular basis, formally and informally, and develop short-term and long-term goals with the students and their parents. We will work together to bring greater success in the classroom.”

STJ Student Flying High At the State Gym Meet!

Saint James School eighth-grader Sydney Bassett, a level 9 gymnast, competed in the Alabama State Gym Meet in Tuscaloosa this spring, winning First Place in Vault with a 9.425 and First Place on Beam with a 9.125. Bassett placed Second in the All-Around, earning a shot at the Regional Meet in Jackson, Mississippi a month later.

Montgomery Academy Students Complete Philanthropy Course For three weeks this summer, 15 rising seniors at The Montgomery Academy took part in a unique class, Philanthropy 101. Philanthropy 101 provides an in-depth study of charitable and non-profit organizations in our community. Led by Academy faculty John Tracy, Denise Wentworth and Mandy Poundstone, the class is made possible through funding from The W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation. Students selected to take part in the course were: Alex Acreman, Jennie Austin, Jesse Austin, Mary Elizabeth Chambers, Jake Chesnutt, Laken Dennis, Thomas Eskridge, Chelsi Howell, Ellie Knight, Dan LaPlatney, Caroline Lester, Anne Louise Pass, Michael Philhower, Cady Upchurch and Tristan Watson. The class was the idea of trustees of the foundation created to honor the life of the late William J. Samford, Jr., an attorney and businessman dedicated to helping others. After hearing of a similar class in Atlanta, trustees, including Samford’s sister Lucinda Cannon, thought Montgomery students could benefit from a similar course. The course teaches students about nonprofit organizations by hosting representatives from local groups who give detailed presentations on the day-to-day workings of their organization and how their organization helps those in need. Students also spend a portion of each day “in the field” helping the local organizations directly by volunteering their time. Through this, students are able to question their ability to make a difference and learn various ways to give. In addition to reading The Ultimate Gift and A Generous Life: W. James Samford, Montgomery Parents I August 2013

Jr. to prepare for the course, students also read and discussed selected essays about philanthropy, the non-profit sector, and giving. During the course, Josh Cirulnak of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits presented information on 501(c)(3) designation, evaluation of a nonprofit’s 990 reports, and grant writing. Students learned how to distinguish between administrative and program costs. A luncheon was held at the end of the course where students gave presentations about the mission and financial structure of their chosen charity and representatives from each organization were on hand to accept checks given by each student from the stipend provided by the W. James Samford, Jr. Foundation. 2013 recipients included: Brantwood Children’s Home, Camp ASCCA, Family Sunshine Center, Father Purcell Memorial Children’s Center, Friendship Mission, One Church Misson, and Therapy Dogs on Call. In her presentation of Family Sunshine Center, Anne Louise Pass shared she was drawn to give to the organization after seeing first-hand how the organization impacts the lives of women and children in the River Region. She expressed how moved she was to be able to contribute to an organization that “helps women find their voice.” Thomas Eskridge and Alex Acreman, after visiting Camp ASCCA, saw a need the Camp had and decided to use their stipend to provide campers with a Frisbee Golf Course at the Camp. The luncheon concluded with a moving speech from Lucinda Cannon. In her remarks, Cannon challenged all in attendance to continue paying it forward. She 41

noted that by giving students the tools to learn how to give, the effects are endless. “A ripple effect has been created; the stone has already been thrown and you never know where the ripples will end and how they will change your life and the lives of others.” Among the organizations detailed and visited throughout the class were: the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Brantwood Children’s Home, Camp ASCCA, Child Protect, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Common Ground Montgomery, Family Sunshine Center/Exodus Community, Father Purcell Memorial Children’s Center, Feeding the Multitudes Ministry, Gift of Life Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, House to House, Mary Ellen’s Hearth at Nellie Burge, Montgomery Area Food Bank, Montgomery Area Council of Aging (MACOA), Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrian (MANE), Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, One Church, Mission, Salvation Army, and Therapy Dogs on Call. Anne Louise Pass is shown below with representatives from the Family Sunshine Center.

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ECA Girls’ Track Team Has Successful Year

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Saint James K4 student and “ringmaster” Eli Sommer greeted everyone as clowns, trapeze artists, lions, elephants, ringmasters, horse riders and the strongest men in the world -- all came to school on April 25, ready for a circus! What a treat for the preschool audiences who filled the stands. The only thing missing was the popcorn!

Evangel Christian Academy’s Girls’ Track team finished the year with a triumphant season. The girls won the state championship in the 4x100 Relay Race and the 4x200 Relay Race. The championship team members were Emily Berg, Jasmine Brown, Alexis Jones and Brittney Johnson. Two team members also received individual awards. Jones won the state championship for the 200m dash and Johnson was the state champion in the Long Jump.

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New Preschool Opens Near Bell Road YMCA

Legacy Anglican Church announces the opening of a new preschool next to the Bell Road YMCA in Montgomery. The Legacy Early Learning Center is currently taking applications for the September 3 opening. It will be a full-day preschool, open from 7 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. for ages 18 months through four years old. There will be chapel every week as well as Bible stories read to the children during rest time. A Christian-based curriculum will be used in the classrooms. Tara Harris is the newly appointed director. She brings to Legacy more than 25 years of working with children under five and has been the director of three other preschools in Montgomery. She and her husband, Matt, have raised two boys. One attends college in Auburn and the other is in high school at Hooper Academy. She loves children and is excited to create something that will leave a legacy. Since the church moved to its current location in 2008, the Rev. Doug McCurry, pastor of Legacy Church, has had a vision for a Christ-centered preschool. “Legacy desires to be a blessing to the community by opening a safe place for children to go while their parents are working,” McCurry said.

Holy Cross Students Showcase Talent

America’s Got Talent has nothing on Holy Cross Episcopal School students. The Holy Cross annual talent show was once again a big hit with students and parents alike. The students showcased their Godgiven talents through song, dance, instrumentals and creative skits. The audience witnessed everything from Olivia Cato singing a beautiful opera melody to siblings Jacob and Emily Holston doing a duo on the piano and guitar. Fifth-grader Brody Day is shown serenading the audience. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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Trinity Principal Shelley Receives Patriotic Award

Trinity Presbyterian Lower School Principal Tami Shelley received the “Patriotic Employer” award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Shelley was nominated for the prestigious award by Trinity fifth-grade teacher Mallory Tidwell, who is also a lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Richard Little, representing the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve, presented Shelley with the award May 21. The award acknowledges those who “contribute to national security and protect liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.” From left are Kerry Palmer, Richard Little, Tami Shelley and Mallory Tidwell.

ECA Students Selected for National Junior Honor Society

Evangel Christian Academy recently held its annual National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony. Several students gave speeches discussing the key principles of the organization. Afterward, several students recited the Honor Society’s pledge and became new members. The new members are: Andreya Ash, Chloe Britt, Savannah Clemens, Auri Garcia, Mary Mac Loughridge, Alexa McGough, Hannah Neal, Julie Nguyen, James Paterson, Tryton Taylor, Artavious Billups, Erin Horton, Zoey Rape, Chris Taylor, Jasmyne Towns, Brian Williams and Michael Collins. The new members were welcomed by the current members which include: Brittney Johnson, Lauren Stehl, Joslyn Berg, Devin Byrts, Jordan Cartee, Megan Hodges, Chelsea Martin, Logan Smith, Victoria Temple and Emily Washington.

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From June 9-14, Lilla Bea Granger, daughter of Trey and Lilla Granger, and Lillian Roth, daughter of Toby and Michelle Roth, both rising seniors at The Montgomery Academy, joined with 348 other girls from all over the state to participate in Girls State, a program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The week-long program, held at The University of Alabama, gives students the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government work through the creation of a mock state in which they conduct elections, introduce and pass bills, and make and enforce ordinances. After winning the Federalist Party primary, Granger was elected lieutenant governor in the general election. As lieutenant governor, Granger had the opportunity to have lunch with Dr. Judy Bonner, president of The University of Alabama, and meet with Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who also attended Girls State when she was a student. The inauguration for the elected officials was held at the Davis Theatre in Montgomery. The inaugural dinner was held in The Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium with Dr. Kathy Randall, vice president of The University of Alabama, and Governor Robert Bentley as the guest speakers. Roth continued her Girls State involvement as one of only two representatives from the State of Alabama at Girls Nation, which was held July 20-27 in Washington, D.C. Girls Nation brings two girls from each of the 49 participating states to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital to participate in a mock legislation and election at the national government level. While there, the students had the opportunity to meet with national government leaders and tour the White House. Lilla Bea Granger is shown below with Kay Ivey. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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As I think about how to start this letter the first thing that comes to mind is how great it is to live in Autauga County. We have great governmental leadership in our community, our first responders are outstanding, our churches provide a wonderful opportunity for worship and fellowship, and we have a public school system that is highly admired throughout the state. I consider it a blessing to be your superintendent and to work with dedicated administrators and teachers every day. I was thrilled that Autauga County did not have any failing schools when the list was recently published. This is a culmination of hard work from great students, parents, and teachers. I want to commend all our teachers for a job well done in preparing our students to be tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders. I am excited to see the academic accomplishments the adminis-

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trators and teachers will achieve this school year! Due to the success of my energy reduction plan, technology such as computers, SMARTBoards, document cameras, and laptops, will be flowing into our schools in August. The reduction plan went into effect this past December when principals were challenged to reduce energy consumption. In return they would keep half of the savings to purchase technology for their schools. From December to May the school system saved almost one hundred thousand dollars as compared to the same time period last year. This is a prime example of site based management at its finest, which follows closely with my philosophy of making things relevant and providing incentives and rewards for excellence. An enormous amount of credit is due the principals who lead this charge of saving energy to purchase additional technology for their schools. Billingsley School has a new principal and assistant principal. Michael Nixon and Donna Finch are replacing long time Autauga County educators Van Smith and Ann Glass-

cock. Darryl Pickett is the new principal at Second Chance Alternative School, replacing Anthony Brock. When you attend a Marbury High School football game this fall you will notice additional stadium seating. Students at Prattville High School will see new serving lines and a remodeled cafeteria when they return from summer vacation. As bus drivers and teachers arrive at Prattville High School they will find a third of the parking lot has been paved and restriped. This project is long overdue. We are only able to pave a section of the parking lot at this point, but if our financial situation continues to improve, a plan will be established to complete the remainder of this project. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get ready for a successful year as the first school bell gets ready to ring! Spence Agee is the Superintendent of Education for Autauga County Schools. He is a third generation educator with an ED.S. in Educational Leadership. He has 16 years of experience in the education field as well as 25 years of military experience. Agee is an active member at First Baptist Church in Prattville. He and his wife, Cesily, who is also an educator, have two daughters, Abby and Addison.

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The Prattville Junior High School cheerleaders attended UCA cheer camp in Gulf Shores June 14-17. The twenty-five PJHS cheerleaders and mascot learned many different cheers, chants, stunts and dances. They came home with several awards including first place over-all junior varsity division, second place in home pom competition, second place in team cheer, first place in the extreme routine competition, and first place in the team fight song competition. In addition, Olivia Stewart and Carmella Clarke won the All-American Cheerleader Award.

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Listen closely. Can you hear them? Those school bells are ringing again during the month of August for all of our local school districts. Here in Elmore County, the summer raced by for our teachers, staff, and administrators as we all have been in the process of preparing for the 2013-2014 school year. This school year, our district will be strengthening our “real time” data driven practices to bolster student achievement. You will also be hearing a lot about professional learning communities on our local campuses. While data driven decisions and learning communities have been long standing practices in our district, I am excited that this year we will reach new heights in these arenas for the benefit of all our students. A summer news story—Alabama’s graduation rate—has certainly garnered much attention. Here in Elmore County, our district

finished with a 74 percent under the new age cohort rate. The cohort rate is derived from the number of students who enrolled in a school during the ninth grade versus the number of students who graduate from the school during a four-year period. This will certainly be an area of focus for us in the upcoming school year. As superintendent, I am simultaneously encouraged and challenged by our graduation rate numbers. I am challenged by two factors. First, our district average is slightly below the state average. This is obviously not where we want to be. Secondly, while I am encouraged that we have two of our schools, Elmore County High and Holtville High, holding fast or showing gains this year with strong numbers (86% and 85% respectively), I am challenged by the fact that our two largest high schools are on the lower end of the spectrum with Stanhope Elmore at 71% and Wetumpka High at 69%. Obviously, these numbers on the page do not represent the tireless efforts our teachers and administrators undertake daily to address the dropout dilemma. We make no excuses for these numbers. We will meet the challenge to see these numbers improve.

Our schools are taking a proactive approach to the dropout dilemma. Early prevention is in place. Failures are monitored plus standards recovery, reteaching/ retesting, and elective pullouts are used as interventions. Credit Recovery opportunities are provided and at risk monitoring are provided. In other words, graduation plans/contracts are developed with students to provide a “way out” and hope for students failing. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of our schools, it is our expectation to see our dropout numbers decrease in the future. It is important to note that our strategies also include the addition of a graduation coach to help our local campuses as well as expanding student advisory programs throughout the district. With all of this said, join us for a great school year in the Elmore County School System! Dr. Jeff Langham is the Superintendent of Education for Elmore County Schools. Now in his eighth year as the system’s leader, he has a total of 27 years of experience in the field of education. Langham is an active member at Landmark Church in Montgomery. He and his wife, Ginny, a nurse educator, have one daughter, Weldon.

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Grace Point Community Church has been very helpful to Wetumpka Elementary School! Terri Butler has helped organize and get the youth involved in campus clean-ups. They helped with assembling picnic tables for an outdoor learning environment and pressure washing the car duty pick-up area for W.E.S.

Scott Represents Holtville At Youth Leadership Program

Holtville Cheerleaders Attend Cheer Camp at Auburn The Holtville High School cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Auburn University July 17-20. The team received four first-place trophies, one second-place trophy, overall camp champs, and leadership award. The team sponsor is Sonya Wilson.

Hunter Scott represented Holtville High School at the Alabama Youth Leadership Program at Jacksonville State University June 7-9. The program provides leadership training to high school students in Alabama by teaching responsible leadership and enhancing and understanding their leadership abilities for the betterment of their schools and communities.

Holtville Dance Team Attends Auburn Camp

The Holtville High School Dance Team attended UDA Camp at Auburn University July 17-20. The students received second place and were recognized as a Blue Ribbon Team. Kelli Jo Willson is the team sponsor.

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Holtville Middle Welcomes Lee Jackson as Principal

Holtville Middle School has recently welcomed Lee Jackson as its new principal. Jackson is not new to the community since he graduated from Holtville High School and began his career as a classroom teacher at Holtville Elementary. He has been the assistant principal at Coosada Elementary for ten years, and the community is excited that he is returning to Holtville!

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Holtville Students Attend Boys and Girls State

Ashley Wiggins and Robert Schodorf were selected by Holtville High School to represent the school at the Alabama Boys and Girls State at The University of Alabama during the week of June 9-15. The purpose of Boys and Girls State is to educate our youth in the duties and privileges of American citizenship. It is a program of training in the practical aspects of government by learning the duties of the various city, county and state officials. The students experienced a real-life approach by doing the same chores as done by real office-holders in everyday work.

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Only 26 letters to learn and kids are on their way to a much bigger world of words! Getting acquainted with the alphabet early prepares very young children for stringing them together into words later on. ABC and word toys expose children to the symbols of their language in a playful environment making them familiar companions before they become actual learning components. The following toys introduce letters and words in ways that attract children to the building blocks of language in ways that make learning F-U-N!

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See ‘n Spin Alphabet Rack

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The new spin on the ABCs from Blue Box is a simple yet brilliant take on a traditional learning toy. The frame presents five rows of bar-mounted spinning alphabet tiles that feature letters on one side and a corresponding image and word on the reverse. Part of BKids ‘Soft and Safe’ lineup, the See ‘n Spin Alphabet Rack wooden frame is designed with soft molded corners and contact points so it won’t scratch surfaces or rake tender skin. Used in either the upright position or laid down on a flat surface, the letter tiles turn easily, helping the very youngest children develop fine motor and sensory skills while older toddlers begin to make letter-sound connections in preparation for reading. The See n’ Spin Alphabet Rack is an ideal introduction to letters for the littlest learners!

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One of the best games for sorting out the alphabet and its sounds, the Alphabet Soup Sorters starts with 26 durable “soup cans” with lids, one can for each letter. Included are cards for both upper and lowercase letters (vowels are red, consonants are blue). For each can there are also five object cards that feature real-life photos of everyday items with the corresponding word on the reverse. Best used with adult involvement at the beginning, children will discover the letter sounds as they name the images on the object cards and begin to sort them into the correct cans. As kids become familiar with the game, most are ready go solo in the soup kitchen! Alphabet Soup Sorters is a sweet recipe for growing kids’ confidence with letter and word recognition as they get ready to read.

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Combining the excitement of Bingo with the challenge of learning new words, Zingo is the coolest game to help kids pick up on both common and challenging sight words. Played like Bingo, 72 sight word tiles can be played on any of six double-sided Zingo cards. The Zingo game cards feature graphic image clues to help pre-readers discern meaning and connect them with the sight word tiles. After an adult introduces the game play, kids are usually good to play on their own using the Zinger tile dispenser to pop out word tiles, while the creative image hints on the cards help to make the sight word connections! An entertaining way for kids to pick up on the sight words that don’t always make sense phonetically, the reading advantage goes to Zingo!

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It’s a common mistake to assume young children can only recognize small words. Preschoolers are perfectly primed to recognize and “sight read” ANY words that they see regularly...words that are read to them during the course of the day. (Example: Many children can “read” the name of their grocery store before they can read simpler words). Ideal for covering the front of the fridge, the Magnetic Poetry: Really Big Words includes over 80 magnetic words and letters that are easily manipulated by small hands. Children can expand their reading vocabulary as they play with the words daily and begin to make sight reading associations. With words ranging from simple to complex, kids and adults alike will find themselves moving the plus-size words around to make their own kind of poetry.

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Have you settled into a mediocre marriage because you’re in the midst of raising kids? Does it seem your marriage is “good enough” for now? While you and your spouse get pulled between work, chores, sporting events and school demands, the spark that once lit up the room starts to flicker. The effort you expended toward your spouse now goes to the kids. The end result: an average marriage. So how do you reach beyond the ordinary? Here are five steps to consider:

1) Make an intentional effort to perform generous acts for your spouse. A recent study from the University

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and women identified generosity as “the virtue of giving good things to one’s spouse freely and abundantly,” and found men and women with the highest scores of generosity to report they were “very happy” in their marriages. The ratings were particularly pronounced among couples with children. The findings suggest that making an effort to perform small acts of kindness, as simple as taking your spouse a cup of coffee or sending a thoughtful text in the middle of the day speaks love in a special way and encourages the same behavior in return, resulting in a cycle of generous acts with one another.

average not only forgives, but releases the right to keep score of another’s wrongs. Without scorekeeping, a couple has a greater chance of success in resolving differences when they occur. Marriage and family therapist Ron L. Deal says, “Couples in healthy versus unhealthy marriages have the same amount of conflict but the outcome is completely different.” Healthy couples know how to work through disagreements without damaging the marital relationship. Forgiveness plays a powerful role in that equation.

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The Love She Most Desires-The Respect He Desperately Needs, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs outlines “the simple secret to a better marriage...wives need love and husbands need

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respect.” He calls it the Love and Respect Connection and says, “A wife has one driving need--to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need--to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy.” Dr. Eggerichs goes on to describe the Crazy Cycle couples get caught in without love and respect. He says without respect, the husband reacts unlovingly and without love, the wife reacts disrespectfully, creating a cycle of unmet needs and ultimately, defeat, for both husband and wife. His theory suggests that as husbands show love and women show respect in all aspects of their marriage, the relationship thrives.

4) Replace criticism with gratefulness.

Perception is often at the root of criticism and gratefulness. Best-selling author Andy Andrews says, “A Spirit of Gratefulness is not necessarily an attitude one has. It is a way of thinking one is able to choose [and] is a product of perception.” I can criticize my husband for working long hours, neglecting chores at home I want him to do, or I can choose to be thankful for his commitment to provide for our family. Choosing a spirit of gratefulness diminishes negative thinking that oftentimes leads to criticism of our mate.

5) Engage in meaningful conversation with your spouse at least once or twice a week. It’s easy to get stuck in a

pattern of discussing only what’s happening with the kids or frustrations at work. But deeper conversations offer meaning to your marriage. Psychologist Matthias Mehl, who published a study on the subject in 2010, says, “People who spend more of their day having deep discussions and less time engaging in small talk seem to be happier.” We seek to find meaning in life and are driven to connect with others. When we engage in meaningful conversation with our spouse, we accomplish both, resulting in a stronger, happier relationship. Slipping into an ordinary marriage happens easily in the midst of raising a family. But the benefits of intentional effort toward a flourishing relationship outweigh the costs. The season of child rearing eventually ends. Without the kids at home, the spark of an average marriage might go out completely. Have you settled into a mundane married routine? What will you do to change it? mp

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Styling Your Baby Bump During & Post Pregnancy Being pregnant is a blessing, but it can be a fashion curse! When pregnant you want to feel and look your best, especially since you are going to be adding a few extra pounds and a new addition to the family. However, you don’t want to break the bank for temporary clothing. Here are a few ideas on how to expand your wardrobe before and after that sweet little blessing is born. * Wear dark colors (especially on the bottom) and add pops of softer colors with accessories like a chunky scarf, jewelry, purses and fun shoes. * If you choose to have fun with your style during pregnancy, be aware that the peplum blouse is very stylish but only hides the tummy the first six months of pregnancy and after pregnancy. Flowy pleated blouses are great for your growing belly, but make sure you wear them accordingly (i.e. Loose at the top with a fitted pant or skirt at the bottom, and vice versa). * T-Shirts are a great investment. A t-shirt coupled with your favorite accessory, heels, pants, skirt, or flat shoes can change your look from simple to simply chic. * Maxi dresses with adjustable straps are great staples because they can grow with you. You can layer them with a sweater, cardigan, blazer, blousy top or light sweater. To show off that bump, add a small belt above the waist line. www.montgomeryparents.com

* If it’s not too hot outside throw on your favorite pair of leggings (preferably a darker legging) or dark jean. These are a perfect go-to and comfortable item to have in your wardrobe. * Wear a soft colored shoe like natural or camel. A pointed toe always helps, too. This will make you look thinner and taller. If you can still tolerate that heel, go for it. Just know your comfort boundaries. * A structured jacket, like a blazer or cotton fitted jacket that cinches at the waist, is slimming. Rolling up your blazer or jacket sleeves will also elongate you. * Find necklaces or accessories that bring the eyes up to draw attention to your fun accessories and not your other growing areas. * If you want to stay in your pre-pregnancy pants for as long as possible, just loop a rubber band through the button hole then loop it over the button. Find a favorite fitted blouse to wear with your pants. Just make sure your button is not peeking through your shirt or blouse. * Wear dresses that flatter your waist, meaning dresses that have a band, cinching or ruching at the waist line. Make sure the band or belt is above your natural waist line. * Skirts are great for post pregnancy. Make sure you wear skirts that are pleated or a darker color as they will hide what little tummy you might still have. Let the hemline hit just above the knee or below the ankle (maxi skirt). * Buy one or two pair of maternity shorts if you are pregnant in the summer or spring. Buy a neutral color and maybe another pair that has a pop of color in them. Make sure 56

they are the appropriate length. This also goes for jeans...choose a dark denim and a fun color to brighten up your style. * You may have noticed that I have said to ACCESSORIZE! This is the key to a fun style you can easily and inexpensively change up. * Don’t forget about wearing comfortable, yet flattering, undergarments. These will help disguise those unwanted pounds and smooth out your figure before and after pregnancy. * Check out the sale racks. Maternity clothes are just like your regular post pregnancy styles. You can find items that will transition from summer to the winter months or vice versa. * Don’t feel guilty investing in a few expensive items. These will last you throughout your pregnancy and possibly afterwards. * And remember, you can always resell your clothes or donate them. Be sure to keep them nice and clean throughout your pregnancy. (You can then take that money and treat yourself to much needed baby items or new clothes for you). * One last tip…don’t try to squeeze in your clothes. All clothing items need to fit your body properly. Remember ladies, don’t ever feel like you can’t have style while pregnant. Embrace those new curves and enjoy your sweet new blessing!

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NextGen Martial Arts Competes in Atlanta

NextGen Martial Arts took a group of students to compete in the world-renowned Battle of Atlanta June 14-15. On Friday, students received elite instruction in several categories. Kalman Csoka (World Champion, specializing in sword) led a seminar in the art of the sword. Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, a legend in the karate and kickboxing world, showed students various techniques to employ during sparring competition. Caitlin DeChelle (World Champion, Black Belt Hall of Famer, actress and stunt professional) taught students basic XMA techniques and advanced kicks. Several NextGen students received private lessons from DeChelle to further refine their XMA technique. XMA (Extreme Martial Arts) is a performance/stunt martial art often seen in movies and TV shows such as Disney’s Kickin’ It. DeChelle can be seen in Jackie Chan’s latest movie, Chinese Zodiac, and her stunts will be featured in the upcoming Percy Jackson movie. Saturday consisted of both black belt and all colored belt competition in traditional forms, sparring and weapons. Finals in all divisions were held on Saturday night. Chuck Norris was presented with one of several Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior awards presented to career martial artists who exemplify the warrior spirit. NextGen students gained valuable skills, knowledge and experience to apply to their martial arts training. Classes are offered for ages four through adult in both traditional Tang Soo Do and XMA/ACRO. An adult ladies’ class is also offered on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. Detailed information on class schedule, location and trial classes can be found by visiting www.nextgenmartialarts.com. Or contact Master Todd Newsom at (334) 590-3759. Shown here are Master Todd Newsom, Mason Hawkins, Micah Newsom, Caitlin DeChelle and Carsyn Hawkins. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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Encourage a

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When we look at our children, we see possibilities and potential. We envision growth, learning and success. Even if our kids are struggling right now, the future looks bright from a parents’ perspective. But kids don’t always see themselves through the same set of lenses. A recent study by psychologist Kristin Lagattuta, Ph.D., and her colleagues found parents consistently underestimated kids’ worries and overestimated their optimism. Being assigned to a lower-level reading group or getting a poor report card may cause a lot of anxiety. Since kids don’t have the same skills and perspective as adults, they may not see a way out of their current situation.

Beware of Mixed Signals

About Academics

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Reality TV shows and overnight success stories reinforce the idea that some people have talent and others do not. Psychologist Carol Dweck, Ph.D., calls this a fixed view of ability. Kids who adopt a fixed mindset believe they’ve already got all the smarts they’ll ever have. (How depressing!) These kids choose easy tasks because they don’t think they can improve with repeated practice. If they don’t succeed right away, kids with a fixed mindset give up. They see failure as proof that they don’t have what it takes, not as a signal to invest more effort or try another approach. Parents may inadvertently reinforce a fixed mindset in their attempts to boost kids’ optimism and self-confidence. Statements like “You’re so smart!” or “Math is easy for you!” sound positive on the surface, but they suggest kids should not have to try too hard to do well. As academics become more difficult, kids who believe “I am smart” and “School is easy” may begin to question their own abilities. Some kids start to doubt their smarts in elementary school, others lose confidence in college. At any age, the belief that you don’t have the right stuff can be devastating. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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Talk Up Opportunities. Each morning,

discuss upcoming events with your child. Share your anticipation about a meeting you have at work. Say “I’ll have a chance to present my ideas,” or “I can practice speaking in front of a large group.” Encourage your child to share her coming events as well. Focus on what you both can learn instead of what you could lose.

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series of studies by French psychologists Frédérique Autin and Jean-Claude Croizet found sixth-grade students who were told learning is hard and failure is common performed better on subsequent academic tests, even after they’d failed to solve a single problem in the initial set. Establish the expectation that learning is a challenge and many students struggle. Remind your child that practice helps build new skills: no one is born knowing how to multiply

fractions or how to spell “catastrophe.” This relieves the pressure kids feel to prove they’re smart already.

guiding questions like “What can you do differently next time?” to help your child make the switch.

Affirm Effort. Instead of highlighting

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talents and triumphs, recognize hard work. Say “You are such a dedicated student,” or “I am so proud that you kept trying when you didn’t get the answer right away.” These statements buoy kids’ self-esteem and encourage them to keep trying.

Take Risks. Kids need to see parents step outside our comfort zones once in a while. Try new things that don’t come easily. Learn a foreign language. Run a race. Introduce yourself to new people. Model the kind of courage you want for your child. And if things don’t go as well as you’d hoped, zero in on what you learned. Every setback has a silver lining.

Reframe Limiting Beliefs. Your child

isn’t likely to improve his grades if he believes he failed a test because he’s dumb. A specific, situational explanation like “I failed because I didn’t understand the vocabulary” or “I didn’t use the study guide” moves your child in the right direction. Ask

to help your child develop new skills. Read books or watch how-to videos together. Create opportunities for her to practice in situations that aren’t too scary, like rehearsing a speech in front of the family dog. Once she’s developed basic skills and confidence, move on to more challenging situations.

Highlight Improvement. Learning is

a process. Encourage a growth mindset by commenting on your child’s progress, not his grades. Say “You really improved on your math facts,” or “Your essay has become much more organized since I saw the rough draft.” Use a simple chart to track improvement and remind him of how far he’s come. The best confidence boost you can give your child is the belief that he can learn anything, if he puts his mind to it. mp

Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. is a personality psychologist, former educator, and mom of two. She shares psychology lessons for real life at HeidiLuedtke.com

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Art and Music

Abrakadoodle Art Education: Ignite your child’s imagination while developing their fine motor skills. Let your child explore new art techniques and create their own unique masterpieces. We offer classes for ages 20 months- 12 years. Registration begins August 1st. Call Susan Parker @ (334) 265.5758 for information or visit our website www. abrakadoodle.com. Armory Learning Arts Center: (334) 241.2787, 1018 Madison Avenue. A variety of classes including art, dance, piano, photography, gymnastics, glass fusing, fencing, acting and pottery classes. Please call for dates and times. Scheduling in progress.

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Diana Gray-Williams, 1803 West Bird St., Montgomery, (334) 657.7685 or (334) 593.3419. Music lessons offered after school. Variety of classes offered in piano and voice. Registration going on now thru August. Please visit our website for more information www. artsinmotioninc.org. Carver Elementary School Extended Day Program: (334) 269.3625 or (334) 269.3874. Enrollment is open to all children who live in Montgomery County in grades K-6. They offer piano, classical guitar, strings (violin, viola, cello and bass), visual art, drama, choral music, instrumental music and dance. Instruments are available for use through the school after proper paperwork is completed. Piano students must have an

instrument upon which to practice. Registration is now going on. Classes will begin on the 19th of August. Please call for more information about registration dates and times.

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Guitar & Music Lessons: Chris Niel, Teacher. Call (334) 354.0896 or email cniel24@gmail.com. Weekly, 45 minute, one-on-one guitar lessons. Improvisation / theory lessons for any instrumentalist. Beginners to advanced.

Kindermusik of Montgomery

A unique experience for child and parent. Each Kindermusik class is a world of discovery and adventure. In every class, you’ll witness your child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening,

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problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. And it happens within a nurturing environment- full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight. Birth to 7 years old. Singing, movement, instruments, and social interaction. Classes begins in August. Now enrolling for fall semester. Call today for registration. Contact Sara Hall at (334) 271.3264.

sculpting with clay and mixed media. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited to 10 students Instructors: Donna Pickens and Education Staff Time: 4 to 5 P.M. Thursdays: September 19, 26; October 3, 17, 24,31; November 7, 21; December 5 & 19 Cost: $125 members/$185 non-members

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Montgomery Symphony Youth Orchestra: (334) 240.4004. Runs concurrent with the school year. Auditions Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Ages 13 and up. Orchestral Instruments. Call Dory Hector at (334) 279.6575 for more information.

Studio Programs: (334) 244.5700, 1 Museum Drive, Email: DPickens@mmfa.org or call Donna Pickens at 240-4370. Drawing and painting for preschoolers, children and adults. Afternoons and on weekends. Call for class, times, and cost information. Scholarships are available. Visit our website at www.mmfa.org and click on education tab for more fall classes. After School Art I: (ages 6 to 9) During these weekly classes, students will explore different art techniques, elements of art and principles of design, related to art in the Museum. They will use a variety of art materials to create drawings, paintings, ceramics, and sculpture, including oil and chalk pastels, colored pencils, acrylic, watercolor, and tempera paint, clay and mixed media sculpture. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited to 12 students. Instructors: Donna Pickens and Education Staff Time: 3:45 to 4:45 P.M. Wednesdays: September 18, 25; October 2,16,23,30; November 6,20; December 4 & 11 Cost: $125 members/$185 non-members After School Art II: (ages 10-14) This series of weekly classes for upper elementary and junior high students offers more advanced art techniques and principles of design in connection with works of art and exhibitions in the Museum. Lessons will include a variety of art materials and techniques, such as drawing with pen and ink, colored pencils, oil and chalk pastels; painting with acrylics and watercolors; creating mixed media and collage works of art;

Montgomery Youth Chorale: (334) 265.3737, www.montgomerychorale.org. Sing all types of music from classical and jazz to gospel and pop. Purpose is to build self-confidence and a love of beauty through artistic preparation of excellent music. Please email info@montgomeryyouthchorale.org to schedule your child’s audition for membership. Please visit us at www.montgomerychorale.org for more information. Musical Theatre: Lexi Pippett, (205) 294.0443. Introduction to theatre. Covering: Self Expression and body language, singing and dancing. Offered to ages 5 and up, boys and girls. Will be held every Tuesday night at the Martin Courthouse Theatre, Downtown Prattville from 7-8 p.m. Will be performing at the end of the year Christmas production. Paint and Clay: (334) 819.4450, 66 Dalraida Rd., Montgomery. We offer after school art classes at participating schools. Please call for list of schools or visit our website at www.paintandclaystudio.com Piano Lessons by Summer Whatley: (334) 546.2699, Private piano lessons offered to homeschoolers and adults year round. Lesson slots offered

between the hours of 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Lessons are $72 a month, which includes four 30 minute lessons. Will be teaching lessons at a local studio or in the privacy of your home. Students have won several local and state awards. Please call for more info.

P’zazz Art Studio

(334) 354.1975, 138 W. Main St. Downtown Prattville. Fall classes start Sept. 3. Pick a day and time that fit your schedule. Classes meet once a week. $45 for the month. $20 supply fee per semester. This cover supplies for Sept. – Dec. Please visit us at www.prattville.pzazzart.com for more information or call us.

Bowling BAMA Lanes: (334) 272.5423, 3020 Atlanta Highway. Youth leagues on Saturdays. Ages 4-21. Free Youth Clinic August 24 at 10 a.m. Pre-registration with free bowling. BAMA Lanes in Prattville: (334) 358.8600, 1734 East Main Street. Youth leagues on Saturdays. Ages 4-21 . Registration will August 24th at 9 a.m. Free bowling with paid membership. Please call for more information. Brunswick Zone: 1661 Eastern Blvd., (334) 819.7171. Youth Leagues will be starting up in the fall. You may come in and sign up anytime. Please visit us at www.bowlbrunswick.com.

Dance and Gymnastics Alabama Dance Theatre

(334) 241.2590, 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery. The Alabama Dance Theatre will be offering classes

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in classical ballet, pointe, pre-ballet (beginning at age 3), modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and tap beginning August 19th. Company auditions for the Alabama Dance Theatre will be held Sunday, August 25th. Classes will be held at the Armory Learning Arts Center, home of the Alabama Dance Theatre. Website: www.alabamadancetheatre.com Armory Athletics Center: 1018 Madison Ave., (334) 241.2789. School session begins August 5th. Ongoing registration. Developmental (Ages 2-5) 45 minute classes: Various afternoon class times Monday through Thursday. Progressive Girls and Boys (Ages 6 and up) 1 hour classes: Various afternoon class times Monday through Thursday. Tumbling (Ages 6 and up) 1 hour classes: Various evening class times Monday through Thursday. Please call for rates.

Born to Dance, Dance & Fitness Center 136 Mendel Parkway, Montgomery: (334) 309.6552. Children’s dance classes in: Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern/Contemporary and Competition Team. Please visit us on Facebook under Born to Dance, Dance and Fitness Center.

Centre of Performing Arts

975 S. Memorial Drive, Prattville: (334) 491.1192. Register now and classes begin in August 5. We focus on quality dance instruction by teachers with years of experience as we aim to provide superior training in various dance styles to children ages 2 years and up. Classes offered in Creative Movement, Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, Lyrical, Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop and Competitive Dance Teams. We are the #1 competitive dance studios in the State of Alabama. Please visit www.centreforperformingarts.com. CJ’s Dance Factory and The Prattville Ballet: 145 S. Court St., Prattville, (334) 361.0554. Fall Registra-

tion/ open house every Tuesday in Marbury location and Thursday in Prattville in August 5:30-7:30 p.m. Offering professional instruction in: Classical ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics, and preschool dance. Beginner to pre professional, we offer gymnastics, Preschool dance, Beginner to pre-professional, we offer reasonable tuition with family discounts and affordable tasteful recital costumes. Our instructors have college dance degrees and/or professional experience. Classes are designed to encourage and stimulate the progress of each student’s mental and physical capabilities by teaching the art of dance in a professional environment. Be part of the NUTCRACKER BALLET this winter! Other performance opportunities available as well. Audition dates TBA. A musical theatre class will be offered this fall for children ages 5 and up that includes vocal training and drama technique. Please visit us at www.c.j.dance.tripod.com.

Dance Generation

65 Ashburton Drive, (334) 395.4300, Janice Ransom and Shawn Parker. Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, Jazz, Baton, and Gymnastics. Ages 3 – 12th grade. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Open House Registration August 12-13 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.. Classes begin in September. To pre-register you can call (334) 283.5249 or (334) 283.2201. Cost depends on class. Please visit www.dancegenerationstudio.com. Janey’s Academy of Dance: Janey Ledbetter, 2620 East 3rd Street, (334) 265.5299. Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Classes for ages 3 through adult. Registration will begin 5th-7th and 12th-14th from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Please visit us on Facebook under Janey’s Academy of Dance.

Laura’s School of Dance

47 N. Burbank Drive, (334) 322.7479 or atimeofdance10@yahoo.com. Offering Montgomery a Chris-

tian approach to the art of dance using Christian music to honor Him. Classes in ballet, pointe, tap and jazz. Ages 2 1/2 and up. Registration will be August 16 and 17 from 1pm. Until 6 p.m. Please call Jenny Moseley for more information.

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Lisa’s Dance Dimensions: 2981 Main St., Millbrook, (334) 285.5515 or (334) 221.4622. Ages 18 months through adult. Offer Parent/Tot, Rhythm, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, and Gymnastics. Class times vary according to age and level. Fall registration August 5 from 5:30 until 7 at the Gym facility at 101A Penser Blvd. Please visit our website at www.lisasdancedimensions.com.

Mann Dance Studio: 422 Pratt St., Prattville, (334) 365.5154. The studio offers and excels in all forms of dance, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. Registration will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in July through August, from 5:00 to 7:30. Classes will begin in August. Tap, Lyrical, Pointe, Ballet, Gymnastics, Baton and Jazz. Call for class times and dates. Ages 3 and up. www.manndancestudio.net Next Dimension Gymnastics: 101A Penser Blvd., Millbrook, (334) 285.5515 or (334) 221.4622. Ages 18 months through adult. Classes offered: Parent/Tot Tumbling (ages 18mths-3), Tumble Tots (ages3-5), Super Hero Gymnastics (ages 3-5 boys), Junior Olympic Gymnastics (ages 5 and up), Cheer/Jump/Tumble (ages 7 and up). Class times vary according to age and level. Registration will be August 5 from 5:30 until 7 at this location. Please visit our website at www. lisasdancedimensions.com. Maya’s Dance Studio: (334) 322.0946. Zumbatomic (ages 4-12) Will begin in August on Saturdays. Zumbini (ages 0-3 years) will start in October. New Zumbini

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is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba. This program takes little ones on their first steps toward a healthy active life. Available for school activities. Please call (334) 322.0946 for details.

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2101 Eastern Blvd, Suite 223 (The Courtyard), call (334) 409.0522 for information on classes. Darren McIntyrre, Executive School Director. The Montgomery Ballet is the producer of Performance on the Green, Ballet and the Beasts and The Nutcracker. Training provided in Classical Ballet for children and adults of all ages (2 to adult). Classes for different levels, (divided both by age and skill). As the Official School of The Montgomery Ballet Company, we are committed to developing first class ballet artists through quality training by experienced professional dancers in a healthy, nurturing and disciplined atmosphere. Classes begin August 5th and the annual School Performance will be May 30th 2014. Open enrollment. Classes offered in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Variation, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Limber Stretch and Hip Hop. We also have a Youth Company and a Competition Team. Please visit www.montgomeryballet.org.

Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection

3370 Harrison Rd., (334) 277.1098. Fall registration in August 1st and 2nd from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Baton, and ballroom. Ages 2 ½ to Adult (beginner and advanced) Please call for class dates and times. Dance Connection is the home of the award winning dance team-The DC Strutters. Preschool classes also available on site. Please visit our website at www. tonyaspeedsdanceconnection.com.

United Gymstars & Cheer, L.L.C.

(334) 284.2244, 6100 Brewbaker Blvd. Offer Babygym for infants to 1 & 2; KinderGym ages 3-4. Junior Gym ages 5 & 6 yrs. yrs. Progressive ages 7 and up. Full range of cheer classes ages 8 and up. We now offer a Jr. Cheer Class for ages 5-7. Tumbling and trampoline 5 and up. Boys preschool (ages 3 to 5), Boys progressive (6 & up). Please call for times and prices. Family discounts available. Registration on a monthly basis. Parents night out offered. Visit website at www.unitedgymstarsandcheer.com

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Drama Classes & Public Speaking

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival: Greta Lambert, (334) 271.5393, glambert@asf.net. Website: www. asf.net, these classes help students develop skills and confidence need for auditions or presentations. ASF Acting Academy: Acting Classes for All Ages Fall Semester: Mondays, starting in October Winter Semester: Mondays, starting in January For Students: Rising Stars (Grades 3-5) $200 (9 Sessions) Fall session: Mondays, October 21 - December 16 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Stage Door (Grades 6-8); $200 (9 Sessions) Fall session: Mondays, October 21 - December 16 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM For Teens: Curtain Call Players; $200 (9 Sessions) Fall session: Mondays, October 21 - December 10 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM For Adults: Actor’s Workshop; Cost: $200 (9 Sessions) Fall session: Mondays, October 21 December 16 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Age 3 to Professional Level

Tree Theatre Co: 411 C & D Twain Curve, (334) 356.6025. Tree Theatre is designed to serve the needs of all people interested in furthering education for gift/talent. We are available to very serious students ages 4 and up who are seeking to be trained, nurtured and exposed in their talent. We offer year round opera-

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tion and classes are held weekly which provides you to jump in at any point to begin. Fall enrollment starting August 5. Please call or visit us at www.treetheatrecompany.org for more information.

Horses Seven Oaks Equestrian Center: Located between I-85 and Vaughn Road, one mile south of The Waters, in Pike Road. Call (334) 260.7972 or (334)657.1065. Riding lessons offered. Please call for information.

Shade Tree Riding Academy

(334) 290.3727 or (334) 546.3964, 566 Thornfield Dr., Millbrook. Gentle, experienced horses, easy trail and knowledgeable staff to assist beginners. Call today for more information.

Martial Arts Chung’s Tae Kwon Do: 3125 Bell Road (334) 593.6439. Classes offered for children 5 and up. Please call us for more information regarding class times and schedules. Docarmo’s Taekwondo Center: 2179 Taylor Rd., Montgomery, 36116; (334) 220.5835; Anne Docarmo. www.trytkdfree.com. Docarmo’s Taekwondo Center offers an affordable family friendly martial arts program with no long-term contracts. Antiabduction curriculum, Random Acts of Kindness Program, Academic Achievement Program and MORE all taught by nationally certified instructors...check us out! ***Ages 4 & older/Lil’ Dragons (ages 4-5) offered during the school year! With all memberships you receive a free uniform. Please visit www.trytkdfree.com.

Family Karate Center

8159 Vaughn Rd, Peppertree Shopping Center. (334) 277.4911. Montgomery’s Christian Martial Arts. Mon.- Saturday (ages 2 and up): No enrollment fee, no contract. Specialize in ADD, LD, handicapped, mentally challenged, visually impaired, blind, autistic, deaf, overweight children, and children with depression anxiety disorder. Founders of the “Stranger Danger Child Abduction Prevention Program, ASK MOM FIRST Child Molestation Prevention, and the How to Handle Bullies and Aggressive People Program. Coker’s now also offers Japanese Martial Arts Training and Weaponry. Master Carole Coker, is a certified post-trauma rape counselor, one of the highest ranking female instructors in the Southeast, and has 39 years of experience in self defense and counseling. We are the only martial arts school that offers a Mommy and me program for ages 2-4. All ages taught every day. We have a fully equipped fitness center that is free to our parents six days a week. Our referral program pays you $20 for every enrollment you send us. Military discount offered. Visit our website at www.montgomeryfamilykarate.com.

Fleming’s Martial Art Institute

4315 Atlanta Hwy, (334) 277.KICK (5425). Family rates available. Free uniform with all programs. Taekwondo (3 and up), Tia Chi (10 and up) and Brazilian Jia Jitsu (7 and up). Develops self-confidence, teaches self-defense, improves grades, develops coordination, promotes fitness and is fun. Specialized program for ages 3-5 (Karate Cubs). Call for times and prices. Please visit our website at www.flemingsmai.com. Martial Arts Center: 420 Coliseum Blvd., (334) 271.2228. Martial Arts combined with discipline and etiquette. Martial Arts is good, clean fun for kids and a great way to give them a head start in life. Our primary focus is to teach children life skills. Because a structure of respect, courtesy and honesty is built into KUK

SOOL, children develop the ability to learn, listen and achieve within a highly regulated environment. Ages 6 yrs.-8 yrs and 9 yrs – 15 yrs. Call for times and prices. www.montgomerymartialarts.com.

Montgomery Taekwondo

Goodwyn Community Center on Perry Hill Rd., (334) 220.5029. Classes offered for Students age 4-12 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:45-6:30. Students ages 12 to adult will meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 . Open registration. Call for two FREE lessons. Please find us at Montgomery Taekwondo Center on Facebook.

NextGen Martial Arts, Prattville

Hunter Hills Church, 330 Old Farm Lane N, Prattville (334) 590.3759. Tang Soo Do, Li’l Dragons (4-6 years) and XMA (Xtreme Martial Arts) offered. Classes starting at $40 a month for one class per week. Many programs available. Free trial class offered. Please visit us at www.nextgenmartialarts.com. Tiger Rock Taekwondo Plus: (334) 244.9139, 2750 Bell Rd. Classes offered for children ages 4-5 (Tiger Cubs), ages 6-12 (Junior Program) and 13-adult. Please call us for more information regarding class times and schedules. US Yoshukai Karate: 290 N. Burbank Dr., David or Adrienne Coda, (334) 657.2032. Website: www. yoshukai.com, Email: yoshukai1@knology.net or visit us on Facebook under US Yoshukai Karate. Ages 5 and up. Call for details.

Recreational & Sports Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region: Administrative Office, (334) 832.4288

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Patricia Hackett; Chisholm, (334) 265.2469, 2612 Lower Wetumpka Rd., Tobarie Burton; West End, (334) 263.3371, 220 Crenshaw Street Cheryl Myrick; Wetumpka, (334) 478.4904 499 Alabama Street Provides programs and opportunities, which encourage young people, particularly the disadvantaged, to maximize their potential and become caring productive citizens of our community. Activities include character and leadership development, health and life skills, education and career development, sports, fitness and recreation, and the arts. Clubs are open Mon-Fri from 3-9 p.m. during the school year and 9-5 on school holidays and in the summer. All locations serve children ages 6-18. $5.00 a year per child. Boy Scouts: 3067 Carter Hill Rd.; Bill Morgan; (334) 262.2697. About 100 Cub Scout packs located in various private and public schools, churches, etc. August/September, city wide Fall Recruitment night for Scouts, parents can enroll their child in a pack that night. Someone will be handing out brochures at all schools in August/September. Homeschoolers are welcome. Visit our website www.tukabatcheebsa.org. Churches: Check local churches for programs. AWANA Programs are popular. www.awana.org Daycares: Please check with local daycare centers for the option of after school care. Check out Montgomery Parents on the web at www.montgomeryparents.com and use our archived April Child Care Directory to get started. Doster Center, Prattville: (334) 361.3640, 101 West Main Street, Prattville. Various after school activities include Afterschool Recreation Club for grades K-6th. Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (After school transportation provided.), Vacation Club Day (for school holidays when children are out of school but parents are still working) Grades K-6, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Frazer Sonshine Soccer: (334) 495.6459, Atlanta Hwy. Held at Frazer Soccer Fields will be held in the Spring. Please call for more information or visit our website at www.frazerumc.org for more information. Frazer Upward Basketball: (334) 495.6459, Atlanta Hwy. Program available for girls 4 years through 12th grade and boys 4 years through 9th grade. Registration only during the month of October. Practice begins in December. Games begin in January. Please call for more information or visit our website at www. frazerumc.org. Frazer Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading: (334) 495.6459, Atlanta Hwy. Program available for 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th graders. Registration is going on now and will end August 2. Spaces are limited. Practices begin the week of August 19th. Games begin September 7 and will run until October 26. Please call or visit our website at www.frazerumc.org. Girl Scouts: (334) 272.9164, 145 Coliseum Boulevard. Girl Scouts is a fun and exciting adventure in learning that encourages girls to be their best. Girls ages 5-17 may participate in girl scouting after school in traditional troops, during the school day through the in-school program, or through numerous outreach programs available throughout the area. Financial assistance is available to qualified girls for programs and events. Call for registration. Someone will be handing out brochures at all schools in August/September. Please visit our website at www.girlscoutssa.org.

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Montgomery YMCA: 28 after school sites. Offering over 100 different programs for all ages. Including inside and outside youth and adult soccer, football (grades

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1-6), basketball (year-round & all ages), track, soccer (ages 6 & up), mini-soccer (ages 4 & 5), aquatic program, cheerleading (grades 1-6), Leaders Club & Tri-Hi-Y (grades 7-12), and much more. Fees vary by activity and membership. Boys and girls can enjoy teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy competition. Contact your local YMCA branch. Fall Outdoor Mini-Soccer for ages 4 & 5 Fall Season: September/November. Games Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Registration begins July 8st. Season begins in August and will end in October. Football for ages 6-7, 8-9, 10, or 11-12 Season: September-November. Ages 6-12 (No 7th grade players will be allowed.) Games will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration will be going on until August 5. Cheerleading for ages 6-12 (no 7th graders allowed) Season: September-November. Games on Saturdays. Registration going on now until August 5th. Barracuda’s Competitive Swim Team The YMCA has a year-round competitive swim program based at the East YMCA. Contact (334) 272.3390. Tryouts will held the week of August 20th. Please call for more information. They can also be contacted online at www.ymcamontgomery.org. Soccer Website: www.capitalcitystreaks.org Email: msanchez@capitalcitystreaks.org. Participants can sign up at any local YMCA. Recreational Soccer: Season- September-November and April-May. Ages 6-17. Games Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Registration is open now. Practice begins August 19th and games begin September 3rd. Indoor Soccer: Season December-January, FebruaryMarch, June-August. Ages 7-17. Games Monday, Tuesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday depending on age group. Registration TBA Indian Guide (Parent-Child Program)

The Adventure Guides and Princesses offers activities for children K-3rd grade and their parents. Program that aids in the growth and development of families. Contact Jeff Reynolds at (334) 269.4362 for additional information. Starts in September. Other contact numbers: Soccer Branch, (334) 396.9754 Kershaw Center, W. Fairview Ave. (334) 265.1433 Cleveland Ave., Rosa Parks Ave. (334) 265.0566 Downtown, South Perry Street (334) 269.4362 East Y, Pelzer Avenue (334) 272.3390 Bell Road Y, Bell Road (334) 271.4343 Goodtimes Center, off Bell Road (334) 279.8666 Southeast Y, Carter Hill Road (334) 262.6411 Camp Chandler, Lake Jordan (334) 269.4362 Camp Grandview, Millbrook (334) 290.9622 James Wilson Jr, 1445 Wilson Park Dr., (334) 356.8471 Montgomery YMCA Goodtimes Center: 2325 Mill Ridge Dr., off Bell Road, (334) 279.8666. Ages 5 to 12. Staffed from 2:30 to 6 p.m. After school programs are at the schools. Programs include snack and juice, homework time, music and language, storytelling time, outside activities, arts and crafts, projects, Science and Nature, multicultural activities, and creative time. Open registration. Also, before school programs at certain schools from 6:45 and 7 a.m. til school starts. Prattville YMCA: (334) 365.8852 or for the Prattville Bradford Branch call Betty Estes, (334) 358.9622. Registration going on now. Main After School Program, Kindergarten After School, Primary After School, Pine Level, and Daniel Pratt. Prepay first week at registration. Vans will pick up kids at public school and take them to the Main Site Program. Main Site cost is $50 for first child for members and $60 for non-members per week. Discounts for second and third children. Family discounts available. Other programs include Youth Legislature, grades 9 - 12. Fall sports are as follows: Football for boys

ages 6-12; Cheerleading for girls ages 6-12; Little Dunkers Basketball for ages 4 & 5, Mini-Basketball for ages 6 & 7, Basketball for kids ages 8-17. Also cheer, tumble, gymnastics and swim lessons available. Please call for fall sports registration dates.

St. James Upward Soccer

(334) 277.3037, 9045 Vaughn Rd. K4 through 4 grade (boys and girls welcome) Cost is $75 until August 6 then $85 until August 18. Practice begins the week of August 26. First game is Saturday, Sept. 7. Please call or visit us at www.sjlife.com and click on the children tab.

Team 11 Soccer Academy

Capital City Sportsplex 1555 Eastern Blvd. (Old Sam’s Bldg.) Call (334) 207-5442; www.team1136.com FUTSAL CLUB MONTGOMERY Lessons/Clinics/Camps/3v3 Small Group & Private All Ages / After School / Home School FALL SEASON ENROLLING NOW! Most Used Advanced Youth Development Methodology Worldwide! Coach Bruno Resende, Former Pro Player & College Coach, Master Phys.Ed. Therapeutic Recreation Center: Fredrick Thomas, (334) 240.4595, 604 Augusta Street For the mentally and physically challenged. Registration is in August. Various programs available. Classes run from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Transportation is provided for Montgomery public schools. Space is limited, so please register on time. Please call for more information about registrations dates and times. Wetumpka YMCA: Scot Patterson, (334) 567.8282. YMCA Goodtimes after hours for school age children (5 to 11 yrs) pick up and keep them until 6 p.m. Have several programs, including: Summer Camp, Youth Sports,

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Football, cheerleading, basketball, karate, T-Ball, Swim Team and soccer. Open registration. The following sports are available beginning in the fall: Football for boys’ ages 6-12, cheerleading for girls’ grades 1-6, Mini-soccer for ages 4-5.

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KLynn Skating School at the Eastdale Mall Ice Rink: (334) 272.7225. Montgomery’s Only Ice Skating School. Classes starting soon please call for dates and rates. Private Lessons Available. Call for more details or visit www.klynnice.com.

River Skate Montgomery: 301 Bibb St., in downtown Montgomery. A skateboard, rollerblade, bike and scooter park. Membership is sold in seasonal passes. Call (334) 240.4017 for more details.

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Skate Zone 2000: (334) 567.4434, 88 Red Eagle Pkwy, Wetumpka. After school program available. Monday - Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will pick children up from schools in the Wetumpka area and Redland area. Ages K-12 yrs old. Please call for more information and rates.

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1546 E. Ann Street, (3340 269.3483. Heated Indoor Pool Year Round. Swimming Lessons, Scuba and Life Guard Classes. Visit www. adventuresports2.com. YMCA Barracuda’s Competitive Swim Team: The YMCA has a year-round competitive swim program based at the East YMCA. Contact Caroline DelCarmine at (334) 272.3390. Tryouts will be held the week of August 20th. Please call for more information. They can also be contacted online at www. ymcamontgomery.org.

Tennis Hampstead Tennis: (334) 207.9821, Jan Gelabert. Tennis lessons open to both residents and visitors interested in enjoying the fun of tennis. Players welcomed from beginner to advanced level play of ages, and offer weekly organized private lessons. Please call or email Hampsteadtennis@att.net for details or information on our programs.

O’Connor Tennis Center

500 Anderson Street, (334) 240.4884. After-school Tennis Clinics offered during the school year for all ages. Please call or visit www.oconnortenniscenter. com for more information. Wynlakes Tennis: 7900 Wynlakes Blvd. (334) 273.8425. Two classes available: Peewee’s (ages 4-6) and Rising Stars (ages 7-9). Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Excellence (ages 10-17) is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. until 5:30. Please call Danny Leal for more information.

Tutoring Ascend Tutoring: (334) 239.0652. Ascend Tutoring Services, provides home tutoring in the following cities & towns: Montgomery, Millbrook, and Prattville. We offer: Affordable one-on-one tutoring, Professional dedicated tutors, Comfort of your own home, Use your school curriculum. Please call us or visit www.ascendtutoringservices.com for more information.

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“Bee” Smart Tutorial & Childcare Development Center

1738 West 3rd Street, Montgomery; (334) 303-2627 Patricia Dean; patriciavdean@hotmail.com Get a Head Start on Good Grades! Does your child have low grades, need to get ahead in school, need after school care or need to get ready for Kindergarten? “Bee”Smart offers tutoring in Reading and Math, a wonderful Pre-K program as well as Homework Assistance, Computer Skills and Life Skills. Monday thru Friday (6am-6pm). Pre-K thru 5th Grade. Before and After School Pick-Up Available. Family Guidance Accepted. Ask us about our excellent Summer Enrichment Program. Enjoy Learning Center: 2500 Fairlane Dr., Bldg 2 Suite 203 (in Executive Park, east of Montgomery Mall) (334) 270.0234. One-on-one tutoring for ages 4 to adult. Math, science, chemistry, reading, comprehension, phonics, spelling, writing, graduation exit exam, ACT and SAT. Certified, skilled teachers. Credit/debit cards accepted.

Huntington Learning Center

2800 Zelda Rd., (334) 277.9200. Individual testing and tutoring in reading, study skills, writing, phonics, spelling, math and ACT/SAT prep, GED and exit exam. Students ages 5 - adult.

Kumon of Montgomery-Central

1655 Perry Hill Rd, (334) 279.1400. After school learning program for long term solution. We prepare your child to be a more independent learner in Reading and Math and developing their learning attitude. Kumon is one of the world’s largest afterschool programs. Please call or visit us at www.kumon.com/ montgomery-central.

Kumon Reading and Math Center

8125 Vaughn Rd, (334) 649.1178. After-school academic enrichment program that helps children achieve success. The Kumon Math program develops necessary skills to help children progress from counting through calculus. The Kumon Reading program begins with basic phonics and progresses all the way through advanced reading comprehension. Please call us or visit our website at www.kumon.com. MasterRead: 2941-A Zelda Rd., (334) 271.6295 Grades K-12 individual tutoring. Sessions for reading, comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, math, composition, spelling, study skills and ACT/SAT preparation and Exit Exam preparation.

Mathnasium

3441 Taylor Road, (334) 356.1570. We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. We provide: Expert tutors, Custom learning plans and personalized instruction, and Homework help. Please call Monica Virgil at (334) 356.1570 or visit us at www.mathnasium.com/eastmontgomery.

Success Unlimited

2328 Fairlane Drive, (334) 213.0803. Aftercare available now from 12pm until 3 p.m. Tutoring available for any subject. Tutoring provided by Christian certified teachers. Please call for rates. Call (334) 213.0803 to register. Class size limited. www.suacademy.com

Sylvan Learning Center

2640 Zelda Rd., (334) 262.0043. Study skills, (courses for credit) writing/grammar, reading, math and SAT/ ACT college preparation. Also individualized tutoring. Diagnostic evaluation. Students improve skills, becoming more motivated and gaining in self-confidence. Certified teachers. Please contact us if you know of after school activities not listed. editor@montgomeryparents.com

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Don’t Take Love for Granted by Marla Cilley

them watch a movie while you dine. Then give them a special dessert after the movie is over for being good and not disturbing you during your date.

9. Put love notes in his planner or lunch. Or send him emails inviting him to dinner. 10. Listen when he talks.

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Are you and your husband having Date Night? Some of you are skipping this part of our Basic Weekly Plan because you don’t know how to date anymore. I know it may have been a while since you even thought about doing something special for your spouse. Love is a terrible thing to take for granted. Don’t keep score of who makes plans or wait for him to come up with the ideas. Spending time together is more important than who coordinated the time! Make Date Night an important part of your week. Here are some ideas to remind you how to spend time together:

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1. When was the last time you kissed? A 20 second kiss. I can hear you laughing now. Your assignment is to kiss your husband for 20 seconds.

7. This is my favorite. Go to bed at the same time and lay in bed and talk for 5-10 minutes before the lights go out. This is the rule in our home.

If you don’t make a special effort to do something every day, then you are missing out on one of life’s special pleasure...the look of love and appreciation in his eyes. These date nights don’t have to cost money! It is more time than anything. Time to think about and to implement something special just for him. But you won’t think about it unless you plan for it. Take the time to do anything. It will be appreciated. The best part is, once you have your home decluttered and your routines established, you will have more time to do these little things that make a house a home and a marriage more than just a living arrangement. I promise.

2. When was the last time you had a meal with just him? Feed the kids early and let

8. Whenever you ride in the car, turn off the radio and talk.

4. Have you ever met him at the door with his favorite beverage after a hard day at work? 5. After the children go to bed, look at the stars with a small glass of wine or juice. 6. How about turning the lights down low and watching a movie with your head on his strong shoulder.

For more help getting rid of your CHAOS, see her website and join her free mentoring group at www. FlyLady.net. Also check out her books, Sink Reflections, published by Random House, and her New York Times Best Selling book, Body Clutter, published by Simon and Schuster. Copyright 2013 Marla Cilley. Used by permission in this publication.

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Summer Youth Volunteer Chosen For Keep America Beautiful Council

Montgomery’s Deja Chappell is one of ten high school students from across the country who has been selected by Keep America Beautiful (KAB) to serve on its 2013/2014 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC creates a framework for youth engagement with KAB, infusing the youth voice into KAB’s programs and building on the model of youth leadership seen in local and state affiliates. The newly selected YAC members will act as ambassadors and leaders for youth service in their respective communities and states. The selection decisions were based on a written application, geographic representation (no more than one member representative per state), grade level (mixing different grades), and interest area (litter prevention, beautification and community greening, and waste reduc-

tion/recycling). Chappell, who will be a sophomore at LAMP this year, volunteers at Montgomery Clean City Commission, the city’s KAB affiliate, and was a summer intern for E.A.T. South. Her commitment to environmental stewardship and community service will make her an asset to Keep America Beautiful. Shown, Chappell helps MCCC with Legacy tree inventory.

Family Karate Center News

With all the new military families coming into Montgomery this summer, comes the excitement of new students at The Family Karate Center. A HUGE Open House celebration for military families in August includes prizes, free uniforms, free school supplies and a free fitness center membership for new military parents and their teenage children. Come in each Saturday, August 3, 10, 24 and 31 for an Open House prize giveaway for new military families. Our address is 8159 Vaughn Rd, inside the Peppertree Shopping Center near Chappy’s Deli. Call ahead at 220-9319 or 277-4911. Special congratulations to Simya Nelson for being the first student her age to train five years in the Tiny Tigers, Little Dragons, Junior Eagles and SWAT Team (Student Winning Attitude Team) Program. The next step for Nelson will be to qualify for her Junior Black Belt testing in November. She is shown with her grandfather, Oscar Nelson, who has taken her to class each week for five years.

Walk/Run Benefits Family Guidance Center

Family Guidance Center of Alabama will hold a Walk/Run September 14 at The Shoppes at Eastchase. Scenic 5K and 10K routes offered. Electronic chip timing system. Race day registration will begin at 6 a.m. Opening ceremony and warm-ups begin at 7 a.m. by the fountain. The event will begin at 7:30. Free childcare for children 10 and under. Food, door prizes, and free massages will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. Register at www. active.com/running/montgomery-al/family-guidance-center-of-alabama-walk-run-2013. Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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A Page in a Book

by Paige Gardner Smith

Living a Colorful Life Just as a child’s vocabulary grows from the simplest words to complex sentences as they mature, so too does their grasp of color. Beginning with the most basic colors of black, red, blue and yellow, kids quickly learn to recognize the blending of primary colors to add the greens, purples, orange and more. Even with crayon labels helping them expand their rainbow, their maturing vision and vocabulary let them discern broader and more diverse hues around them. They learn to associate them with their other senses until their palette begins to overflow with colors that define much of their world. The following recommended reading titles shine the light on the life of color through the eyes of a child.

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The Day the Crayons Quit

by Drew Daywalt, Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel) When young Duncan opens his coloring box, he discovers his crayons gone, and in their place a collection of letters explaining why they’ve quit. His crayons have essentially gone on strike, complaining of their poor working conditions – each color has their own sad story to tell. Red is overworked (coloring fire engines and covering the big holidays of Christmas and Valentine’s Day). Beige is underworked (and suggests more fields of wheat in drawings). Yellow and Orange both believe they are the true color of the sun and are not currently speaking to each other. And poor White doesn’t even get used without Black’s outline! The resignation letters are hilarious – and full of the crayons’ self-serving tips for young readers to discover new ways to use ALL the colors at their disposal. From the furious scribbler to the finicky colorist, the laugh-out-loud title will become a top shelf favorite for every budding artist in the family.

Colors for Zena

by Monica Wellington (Dial Books for Young Readers) Waking up in a room of gray and muted hues, Zena is bursting to leave the house in search of all of her colors! Through each two-page spread in this book, she navigates through every color that she loves. One street is filled with yellow as a school bus and taxi move past yellow buildings and the flower shop. When she turns the corner the pages burst with the reds of a fire truck, a double-decker bus, an art store and more crimson hues. Zena adds all her favorite colors throughout her journey in the neighborhood. Ideal for young readers who are just starting to identify colors with traditional objects, kids will enjoy finding all the things that fit into the color schemes with each leg of Zena’s exploration!

My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

by Tameka Fryer Brown, Illustrated by Shane W. Evans (Viking) Young Jamie has a very clear color sense of feelings. Associating colors with both the moments that make him feel good and the times when he is not so happy, Jamie’s moods are colored by his experiences. One of his best moods is the purple kind; the cold plum-eating, grape juice-drinking, listening to music kind of mood. But when his brothers send him off so they can play video games, Jamie’s mood becomes colored by a stormy gray. His yellow mood is warmed up by baked corn pudding, lemon pie and curry chicken, all served in a bright kitchen with his family. Supporting the associative sense of color to communicate feelings, My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood helps young readers articulate and expand the sense of color beyond putting a crayon to the page. Find more A Page in a Book recommendations at www.PageBookReviews.com.

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Students Display Skills at Technology Showcase At the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Montgomery recently, students ranging from elementary school to near high school graduates competed against each other highlighting digital skills learned through technology in the classroom. The iCARE Student Technology Showcase, hosted by technology partner Information Transport Solutions (ITS), culminated in an emotional awards ceremony. iCARE was born out of Project C.A.R.E. (Caring About Results Everyday), a collaboration between ITS and four Alabama school districts over the last three years – Marengo, Coosa, Lowndes and Elmore. The project focused on three components:

standards based on instruction, data analysis, and technology integration. School Improvement Grants (SIGs) funded the projects. “The student projects at iCARE showed that any child can succeed if given the right motivation, tools, and encouragement,” said Tomi Selby, president of ITS. “As the job markets change and careers become more digital-based, it’s important that schools give children the tech skills necessary to succeed and become college and career-ready.” The participating K-12 students competed as individuals or as two- to four-person teams. Representatives from lower, secondary, and higher education systems, private companies, and state education associations judged the competition. “iCARE stands for ‘Changing Alabama, Revolutionizing Education, and at ITS, we believe that the effective use of technology in the classroom can achieve these results,” said Vallerie Cave, director of consultant services with ITS. “Just putting iPads, laptops and SmartBoards in the classroom doesn’t change learning, but when

integrated into teaching and lessons plans, technology engages students in the learning process and increases grades, attendance and output.” Dignitaries from the state and local level encouraged students to keep learning, including Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean, and Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh. State Senators Quinton Ross and Bryan Taylor were on hand to present trophies and prizes.

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Public Library Events MONTGOMERY CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Storytimes NOTE: Most Montgomery Public Library branches are taking a vacation from Storytime during the month of August. All will resume their normal schedules in September.

Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library (Main Branch) 245 High Street 240-4991 Coliseum Branch 840 Coliseum Boulevard 271-7005 Governor’s Square Branch 2885-B E. South Blvd. 284-7929

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Hampstead Branch Library 5251 Hampstead High St., Ste. 107 244-5770 Rufus A. Lewis Branch 3095 Mobile Hwy. 240-4848

August 5 It’s our last story time of the summer, and it’s brought to us by the Junior League of Montgomery! Come enjoy some stories and some snacks. We’ll see you again in September!

E.L. Lowder Branch 2590 Bell Road 244-5717

Pine Level Branch 20 Kohn Dr., Pine Level 584-7144

Bertha Pleasant Williams Library (formerly Rosa L. Parks Branch) 1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave./240-4979

Pintlala Branch 255 Federal Rd., Hope Hull 281-8069 Ramer Branch Library 5444 State Highway 94 (334) 562-3364

Thursday, August 15, at 3 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the end of the summer break with a family movie! We’ll be showing Hotel Transylvania.

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3650 Grandview Road Call 285-6688 or visit their website at www.library.cityofmillbrook.org.

Pike Road Branch 9585 Pike Rd. / 244-8679 Story Time for ages 3-6 Mondays at 4 p.m.

AutaugaPrattville Library 254 Doster Street, Prattville Call 365-3396 or visit http://www.appl.info

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 a.m. P.A.W.S. dogs Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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212 S. Main St. (next to Wetumpka Depot) Call 567-1308 or visit www.wetumpkalibrary.com Preschool storytimes Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 a.m. August 2: I Dig Ice Cream August 6 & 9: Friends August 13 & 16: Frogs August 20 & 23: Cows August 27 & 30: Pigs

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Pink and Pearls Girls Crown ‘Royalty’

Pink and Pearls for Girls recently held its second annual dedication ball. This year’s theme was “Dream a Little Dream.” Guest speaker Raven Washington, Alabama State University Homecoming Queen, shared inspirational words on believing in yourself and your dreams. The 2012-2013 Pearl Queen and Pearl Princesses were crowned. The night ended with dancing and laughter. If you would like to become a member, please contact Grace Harvey at (334) 561-5091.

Nine-year-old Chloe Wegner was crowned National American Miss Alabama Junior Pre-teen on June 8. She will represent Alabama at the national pageant in Anaheim, California, this November. Wegner was awarded a beautiful crown and sash, as well as a trip to Hollywood, a day at Disney Land, a photo shoot and modeling scholarship, and the chance to win a Ford Mustang convertible. As Miss Alabama Jr. Pre-teen, she plans to do volunteer work with local animal shelters and hopes to begin a new campaign on anti-bullying in schools. Wegner is the daughter of Brad and Tela Wegner of Millbrook.

Dance Generation Shines

The Senior Tap Company of Dance Generation in Montgomery received a platinum, high point overall and the State Championship title in 2013. Visit www. dancegenerationstudio.com. Instructors are Shawn Parker and Janice Ransom.

Millbrook Student Crowned In National Pageant

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Happiest Kid in the Cafeteria by Christina Katz

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Eating meals together at home is important for families, but don’t underestimate the importance of the meal you send to school with your child each day. In the same way that it is important to sit down and break bread with our family, kids sit down at school and do the same with peers of their choosing. A positive experience eating lunch at school begins with a positive experience opening up that lunch box and finding out what’s inside. The same old peanut butter and jelly, pretzels, and apple may work for the first couple of years of school, but as a child gets older and develops more sophisticated preferences, you can do better. Work together with your child to create portable, healthy meals she will feel proud to eat. Instead of complaints about how friends have better lunches, you’ll start to hear stories about the funny conversations that happened at lunch or who traded what for what. With a little bit of effort, you’ll notice that your child conveys a content, relaxed tone about lunchtime, exactly like the one you strive to create at dinnertime at home. So when it comes time to whip up a great school lunch, keep these simple tips in mind: Experiment with nut butters. Why limit your child’s sandwich to just peanut butter when there is also almond butter, cashew butter, and sunflower seed butter? Or consider a healthy brand of chocolate nut butter with whole-wheat pretzels for dipping. Expand your sandwich-making repertoire. For variety, cut sandwiches into halves, triangles, quarters, or use a cookie cutter to make shapes. Use whole grain rather than white bread. Experiment with whole grain wraps, bagels, pita, flatbread or naan. Send real fruit instead of fruit-flavored or artificial fruit snacks. Stock up on www.montgomeryparents.com

Better School Lunches All Week Long small, no-leak containers before school starts so you won’t be afraid to chop up ripe fruit and send it to school. For variety, use whatever fruit you have on hand and make a simple fruit salad every Sunday night. 74

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Try homemade trail mix for snack time. You can come up with combinations that are customized for each child if you visit the bulk foods section of your grocery store and create combos to offer a week at a time.

thermos. Put the lid on tightly, but not so tight your child can’t get it open.

Send low-fat milk in a thermos instead of Have “Thermos Thursdays” and send something hot to school like soup, mac n’ sugary juice or let them buy milk at school. If cheese, or pasta. Be sure to heat the food you don’t want to send up well before pouring into your child’s sugar-loaded juice, try flavored waters. After-school snacks In a pitcher for growing kids: refrigerate water with lemon, A cheese quesadilla lime, berries, An ice-cream cone or frozen yogurt bar or herbs. Test A bagel with cream cheese flavors over the summer to Fruit and cottage cheese discover what Yogurt and berries combinations An English muffin pizza kids prefer. Bowl of cereal with fruit

Oatmeal with nuts and dried fruit Whole grain toast with nut butter Cheese melted on whole grain chips Protein bar Fruit smoothie

Healthy lunch foods to try: Hummus Yogurt Dried fruit Nuts and nut butters Cheese sticks Cut veggies Rice and beans Granola or Granola bars Rice cakes Trail mix Popcorn Whole grain crackers Hard-boiled eggs Pita or bagel chips Fruit leather Pistachios Protein bars Veggie chips

Make homemade cookies or bars over the weekend and store properly to last all week. Freeze,

if necessary...they will thaw by lunchtime. If your child is new to the school, include an extra treat to offer to new friends. Remind them to eat veggies to keep the treats coming. Why not give them something to look forward to each week? Offer bonus sweets in moderation. Keep a secret stash to offer on the last day before the weekend. Just a little something to help them celebrate the weekend with their friends like a tiny bag of jelly beans, a lollipop or two, or a couple of chocolate kisses. mp

Christina Katz knows better than to slack off on shopping for inspired school lunch foods or she’ll have to hear about it all the way home from school. Her latest book is The Writer’s Workout from Writer’s Digest Books.

Join us for a celebration of God’s goodness through praise and worship, followed by a life-applicable Biblebased teaching by senior pastor John Schmidt via video. Come casual and enjoy our service that starts at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Jim Wilson YMCA at New Park. Nursery and children’s program provided.

For more information contact our office at (334) 356-3076 or visit our website at centeringlives.com

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Diamond Babes Finish Second in Softball Tournament

The 10U Diamond Babes from Montgomery competed in the USFA 10B World Series held in Panama City Beach July 7-13 along with 77 other teams. The Diamond Babes finished in second place after being defeated in an “IF” game by the 007’s ’02 from Gonzales, Louisiana. By forcing a second game with the 007s, the Diamond Babes made certain no one team went undefeated. During double elimination play, the Diamond Babes singlehandedly sent home the #1 seed, Texas Dirt Divas. The Diamond Babes, who are coached by Richard Pettijohn, Chad Franklin and Pat Pittman, will make the move to 12U in the fall. Front row from left are Jaeda Gardner, Rose Costanza, Peyton Cox, McKenzie Norton, Jessie Easterling, Jordan Barnes, Danielle Holley, Alyssa Clark, Haley Pittman and Taylor McKinney; back row are Richard Pettijohn and Chad Franklin.

Prattville Performing Arts Camp Finishes Week With Show

The Prattville Performing and Visual Arts Camp culminated with a musical theatre performance and gallery show by young local talented participants. The children were taught vocal and lyrics by master teacher Judy Richie from Dallas, drama technique by Lexi Tippett, created artwork at Pzazz with Kasey Hope, and musical theatre choreography at C.J.’s Dance Factory by C.J.Martin. The Broadway program included excerpts from Mary Poppins, Oklahoma and South Pacific, as well as a gallery presentation of the children’s artwork. Fourth-grader Amy Sexton delighted the audience with a vocal solo to “Colors of the Wind.” Lexi Tipett will teach musical theatre classes at C.J.’s Dance Factory in the fall and you can find out more by calling (334) 467-8603 or coming to Open House August 8 at 6:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and refreshments will be served! www.montgomeryparents.com

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Docarmo’s Taekwondo Competes at National Level

The 2013 USAT National Championships held in Chicago this summer produced three local medalists. Docarmo’s Taekwondo Center sent five participants to the largest taekwondo event in the world. With 4,190 participants, more than 830 coaches, 140 referees and 18 rings, it was a collective effort on the part of the USAT staff to pull this off in just six days. USA Taekwondo (located in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center) is the governing body for Olympic Taekwondo in the United States. Master Anne Docarmo, owner and chief instructor of Docarmo’s Takewondo Center, was pleased that her school produced one Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze national medalist. Kahle Cox received a Gold Medal in the 15-17 year old girl Blue Belt Bantam weight division. Justin Mahoney received a Silver Medal in the 12-14 year old boys Green Belt Lightweight division, and Alex Folds received a Bronze Medal in the 12-14 year old boys Green Belt Flyweight division. Haley and Samantha Melton both received Honorable Mentions for their participation at the event. Master Docarmo thanks her assistant coach, Kharaun Campbell, and the families of the participating students. She also emphasizes that competition is not all about winning the medal. “Students gain skills that they are able to use in everyday life...enhanced work ethic, camaraderie, resilience, courtesy, belief in yourself, how to tackle doubts, perseverance, focus. The travel experience is also invaluable as well as being able to meet people from across the United States. We are so proud to be able to offer this opportunity to those students and families who are excited about giving it a try.” An upcoming seminar at DTC will be taught by 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Terrence Jennings. “We encourage any interested martial arts students to join us for this unique event,” Docarmo said. “Even if someone has no plans to go to the Olympics, training with those at an elite level helps everyone bring their standard to a higher level.” Montgomery Parents I August 2013

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Armory Gymnasts Complete Season

Armory Athletics has had a successful 2012-13 season. The Girls Compulsory State Meet was held in Montgomery, the Optional Girls State Meet was held in Tuscaloosa and the Regional Meet was held in Atlanta. The Boys State Meet was held in Birmingham and the Regional Meet was in Dalton, Ga. For the Compulsory Girls, Armory had 14 individual event winners and four all-around winners. Armory also had five individual event winners, two all-around winners and five regional qualifiers for the Optional Girls. Of the boys, Armory had 24 individual event winners, three allaround winners, 10 regional qualifiers and one regional event winner. These are our Girls Compulsory State FIRST-place champions: Vault: Kayla Bester, Level 4; Bars: Miquela Borth, Level 3 and Bryn Chambless, Level 4; Beam: Lily Stypinski, Level 3; Aly Nixon, Level 6; Alexa Gonzalez, Level 3; Baylie Grace Long, Level 4; Carson Jones, Level 5 and Anna Lei Singleton, Level 5; Floor: Julianna Pope, Level 3; Caroline McCord, Level 3; Miquela

Borth, Level 3; Emmy Bostic, Level 4; Sanae Winn, Level 4; and All-Around: Julianna Pope, Level 3; Emmy Bostic, Level 4; Bryn Chambless, Level 4; and Carson Jones, Level 5. These are our Girls Optionals State FIRST-place champions and regional Qqualifiers: Vault: Grace Phung, Level 7 and Alysia Thomas, Level 8; Bars: Grace Phung, Level 7 and Alysia Thomas, Level 8; Beam: Aidan Clark, Level 7; All Around: Grace Phung, Level 7 and Alysia Thomas, Level 8; Team: Level 7 – fourth place and Level 8 – tenth place; Regional Qualifiers: Grace Phung, Level 7; Morgan Ward, Level 7; Jermenee Taylor, Level 8; Alex Devos, Level 8; and Alysia Thomas, Level 8. These are our Boys State FIRST-place champions and regional qualifiers: Vault: Patrick Cain, Level 5; Kory Nixon, Level 6; Benjamin Morrow, Level 6; Ethan Reed, Level 8; Samuel Norwood, Level 8; Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; High Bar: Levi Cole, Level 4; Garret McDaniel, Level 6; Samuel Norwood, Level 8; and Bobby Sheppard Level 9; Floor: Ethan Reed, Level 8; Jim Ellis, Level 8; Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; Pommel Horse: Levi Cole, Level 4; Kory Nixon, Level

6; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; Rings: Ruston Bassett, Level 4; Samuel Norwood, Level 8; Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; Parallel Bars: Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; All Around: Samuel Norwood, Level 8; Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10; Team: Level 4 – fourth place; Level 5 – fourth place; Level 6 – second place; Level 8 – first place; Level 9 – first place; and Level 10 – first place; Regional Qualifiers: Patrick Cain, Level 5; Sean Moffit, Level 5; Logan Borth, Level 5; Garrett McDaniel, Level 6; Kory Nixon, Level 6; Ethan Reed, Level 8; Samuel Norwood, Level 8; Jim Ellis, Level 8; Bobby Sheppard, Level 9; and Conor Mangum, Level 10. Fall classes begin in August. If your child would like to become a part of our gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer program, please call to reserve your spot.

Tonya Speed’s Summer Dance Camps a Success

Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection (TSDC) held two dance camps this summer. Each day was filled with several styles of dance including ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap, baton, hip-hop and creative movement. Fashion shows, dress-up, nails and make up, arts & crafts, and a talent show were also part of the fun activities. Look for our Saturday camps and Winter Camp during Christmas break. Find us on Facebook!

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11U Dirtbags Baseball Take Second Place at Tourney The 11U Dirtbags battled their way to a second-place finish in the USSSA 11U Major State Tournament held in Alabaster June 15-16. In pool play Saturday, the Dirtbags defeated Hurricanes Baseball (Hartselle) 9-7. The Dirtbags used a combination of Caison Long, Will Aaron and Payne Griffin on the mound to ease past the Hurricanes. In game 2 of pool play, the Dirtbags eased past the Eufaula Gators (Ala.) 10-7. Zak Haynes and Griffin combined for the win. The Dirtbags were the second seed heading into double elimination bracket play. After a loss to Bandits Baseball (Alabaster) Saturday afternoon, the Dirtbags found themselves in the losers bracket. In the first game Sunday, the Dirtbags crushed Hurricanes 13-5. Cole McWhorter, Ty Singleton

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and Aaron each had two hits. Singleton had a home run. Easton Wilcoxson threw three solid innings for the Dirtbags. In the quarterfinals, the Dirtbags faced Monster Baseball (Gardendale). Griffin threw two innings and McWhorter three, striking out five, to pace the Dirtbags past Monster 8-5. Jackson Blair led the way at the plate picking up three hits, including a double. Singleton, Aaron and Trace Deloney each had two hits. In the semi-finals the Dirtbags faced another north Alabama power, the Hoover Bucs. Singleton and Haynes pitched the Dirtbags to victory. Haynes threw two and two-third innings, allowing only three hits. The Dirtbags collected sixteen hits in just three at bats. Singleton, Blair and Copeland Hilyer led the Dirtbags with three hits each. Griffin and Deloney each had two hits. In the championship game, the Dirtbags faced Bandits Baseball again, but the Bandits won 4-3. For the tournament, Singleton led the Dirtbags going 12 for 18, with a home run and double. McWhorter went 11 for 20, with a double, Blair 9 for 18 with a home run and three doubles, Aaron 7 for 14, with a double and Hilyer 7 for 15. The Dirtbags improved to 44-20 on their 11U year. In 16 tournaments the team has six first-place finishes and five second-place finishes.

Martial Arts Students Achieve Cho Dan Status

Central Alabama Martial Arts recently celebrated two students achieving Cho Dan (black belt) status. Paula Watson and Sandra Shipp passed testing and certification for their black belts through the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation. In keeping with tradition, a symbolic candle ceremony was held to commemorate their journey from white to black belt. This achievement is the result of years of hard work and dedication to training. Central Alabama Martial Arts is located in Wetumpka. Classes are offered for ages five through adult. For more info, contact Chris Watson at (334) 202-8994.

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Family Calendar Ongoing Ala. Dept. of Archives & History

Exhibit galleries include a children’s gallery and a reference room for genealogical and historical research. Hands-On Gallery includes Grandma’s Attic where you can try on clothes, uniforms, shoes, try an old typewriter, sit at an old school desk or experience making a quilt square. However, the Hands-On Gallery and Grandma’s Attic will temporarily close for 2nd floor hallway renovations this summer. The Museum will remain closed until Monday, August 19. You can visit our History at Home web page to print off fun activities you can do at home. Stay tuned in for upcoming events from the Archives, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook. Call 242-4435 or visit www.archives.alabama.gov. Alabama River Region Arts Center in Wetumpka has weekly after-school Arts Clubs which meet on Thursdays from 4-5 & 5-6 p.m. There are three clubs: Guitar (acoustic), Clay (polymer, ie “sculpy”) and Painting/Drawing. Each Club is $20 a month. Students for Guitar Club must be 10 years old, but 7-year-olds are welcome for the other two. Clubs are limited to the first 10 students, for one month. While children are in Arts Clubs, parents are welcome to stay and browse our Gallery or Resource Library, or just wait in the kitchen with a soda! Studio space is also available on a lease basis. The Pottery Studio is available to ARRAC members trained on the wheel. First Saturday of every month is a free Sit & Sew, from 9 a.m.-noon. Bring your hand-sewing project or sewing machine for a morning of sewing with the ladies. (Bluegrass Jam is going on at the same time in another room.) 300 W. Tallassee St. (former Wetumpka Jr. High building), Wetumpka, AL 36092. Visit www.arrac.org or see us on Facebook: Alabama River Region Arts Center, or call 578-9485 for more information. Artists In Action: 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of EVERY month at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts from noon-2 p.m.. Local and regional artists at work. For more info, call 240-4333. “Artworks,” a hands-on children’s exhibit. FREE. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Blount Cultural Park. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Open until 9 p.m. Thursdays. Closed Mondays. For more info, call 240-4333. Bama Brushstrokes Art Club Meets 9 a.m., 2nd Saturdays of each month, Messiah Lutheran Church, 6670 Vaughn Road, Montgomery. Club members include beginners, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Activities include seminars with well-known artists. Classes are taught by our members or guest artists. We share our talents with our community in various programs, such as the Memory Box Project for hospice patients through sponsorship by the Society of Decorative Painters. Our chapter creates finished paint projects and murals for various hospitals, libraries, and community-based organizations. For more info, contact Diana French, president, at garnet2@bellsouth.net. Celtic Dance Classes Fridays at Montgomery Ballet from 4-5 p.m. We welcome boys and girls ages 6 to adult. Call Amanda at (706) 457-9254 or e-mail Celtic.traditions@gmail.com for more info. The Central Alabama Tennis Association (CATA) is a volunteer-based tennis organization formed to provide programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis throughout central Alabama. The CATA has four essential charitable and educational purposes: (1) to promote and develop the growth of tennis in central Alabama area by providing a variety of educational and charitable tennis programs and services; (2) to educate the community concerning the importance or tennis and the benefits that can be derived from tennis; (3) to expand the opportunities in the community for learning tennis and to offer opportunities for learning tennis to individuals who do not have access to tennis; and (4) to provide

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programs and services in the community that teach participants scholarship and fair play and that permit access to volunteers and instructors who can serve as positive role models and mentors. For event info, call Ernie Rains, CATA Community Coordinator, at 324-1406 or e-mail www.centralalabama.usta.com. Civil Rights Memorial A monument to those who died and/or risked death in the struggle for civil rights. 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery. For information, call 264-0286. Cloverdale Playhouse “Third Tuesdays” Montgomery’s singers and songwriters perform in our intimate theater space each month on the third Tuesday. Join us for a musical evening in Old Cloverdale. For details, call 262-1530 or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org. Also contact us about volunteer opportunities, auditions, and the Playhouse School! Cool Kids Cook is a faith-based ministry with classes offered at different locations. Please call 220-3651 if you’d like to attend or volunteer with this ministry. First White House of the Confederacy Open on Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year begins the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. The First White House of the Confederacy played a significant role during the war and served as Jefferson Davis’ family residence from February-May 1861. Located at 644 Washington Avenue in downtown Montgomery, neighboring the Alabama Department of Archives and History. For more info or to tour the museum, call 242-1861 or visit www.firstwhitehouse.org. Garden Tours Local gardens include Southern Homes and Gardens, Blount Cultural Park’s Shakespearean Garden at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Grace Episcopal Church, Prattville’s historic gardens in Old Pratt Village and the Wilderness Park, and Wetumpka’s arboretum at Ft. Toulouse. For more info in Montgomery, call 1-800-240-9452 or visit www.VisitingMontgomery.com. In Prattville, call 361-0961 or visit www.prattville.com/visitor/history. In Wetumpka, call 567-3002 or visit www.wetumpka.al.us/features. Other numbers are: Blount Cultural Park (274-0062 or www. blountculturalpark.org); Grace Episcopal Church (2151422); Old Alabama Town (240-4005 or www.oldalabamatown.com); and Alabama Garden Trail (1-800-ALABAMA or www.touralabama.org). W. A. Gayle Planetarium Public Shows offered Mon.-Thurs. and Sun. Admission $3.50/person, children under 5 free, seniors $2.50/person. Mon-Thurs. at 3 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. 1010 Forest Ave. in Oak Park. Call 241-4799. Montgomery’s Freedom Rides Museum Road to Equality: The 1961 Freedom Rides yearlong exhibit features works of art from top Alabama artists and offers unique interpretations of one of the most pivotal desegregation events in the nation’s history. Located in the capital city’s recently restored 1951 Greyhound Bus Station, the exhibit will remain open every Friday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment throughout the year. For more info, visit www.freedomridesmuseum.org or www.montgomerybusstation.org MOOseum, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Children’s educational center featuring past, present and future in agriculture and the cattle industry. Free. Group tours should be pre-scheduled. Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. -noon and 1-4 p.m. Last scheduled tour of the day starts at 3:30 p.m. 201 Bainbridge St., Montgomery. For info, call 265-1867 or visit www.bamabeef.org. Old Alabama Town 19th and early 20th century outdoor history museum. Tours Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for students ages 6-18. Under 6 free. 301 Columbus St., Montgomery. For information, call 240-4500.

Prattville-Millbrook Newcomers Club A non-affiliated social club geared to new people moving into the area AND to those looking to form new friendships or just learn more about the area. We will also have interest groups that meet during the month at various times and locations. They could be groups such as canasta, bridge, lunches, movies, etc. General meetings are second Tuesdays September-May at 10 a.m. at the YMCA on McQueen Smith Road. For more information, contact Nancy Schrull at (334) 356-5026 or nschrull@theschrullgroup.com River Region Contra Dancing Everyone, school-age through adult, is invited for a little exercise and a lot of fun. Singles, couples and families are welcome. All levels of experience – including no experience. Dancing is on 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 5260 Vaughn Road. For more info, visit www.riverregioncontradance.com or call Katherine Thomas at 334-361-6572. Rosa Parks Museum 252 Montgomery Street, 241-8615. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sundays and holidays, closed. Admission 12 years and under-$5.50/Over 12-$7.50. Alabama college students with a valid student ID: $6.50; discount price for both Museum & Children’s Wing: adults: $14, children $10 Tales for Tots Join us for this FREE introduction to art in storybooks and in the Museum galleries for young children and their families. Each time a different work of art and special story will be presented. Next class is August 14. Call 2404365 or visit www.mmfa.org for more info.

Classes Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Zink Chiropractic Clinic, Course includes pregnancy exercise and nutrition, body changes during pregnancy, the coach’s role in pregnancy and natural birth, the stages of labor, breathing and relaxation for labor, common interventions and how to avoid them, breastfeeding, basic newborn care, and more. Contact Lanette Tyler, 450-4605 or lanette.tyler@gmail.com; or visit www.bradleybirth.com Breastfeeding Class Designed to prepare the expectant mother for breastfeeding her newborn. Also includes troubleshooting common problems to establish a successful breast-feeding experience. Usually the first Saturday of the month, from 9-11 a.m. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. FREE. Class schedule is subject to change, so please call 293-8497 to register or for more info. Childbirth Basics Class Provides childbirth information for those who choose to have pain relief during labor and delivery. Sessions are taught throughout the year but are often held on the first Saturday of the month, from noon-2 p.m.. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. Cost is $25. Call 293-8497 by your 4th month of pregnancy to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Comprehensive four-week series covers all aspects of the labor and delivery experience, admission process, medication and anesthesia options including epidurals, cesarean sections, coping and comfort measures including breathing and relaxation techniques. Postpartum care and baby care basics are also included. A maternity area tour is also included as a part of this class. All of our classes are taught by registered nurses certified in childbirth education.Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Childbirth Preparation Boot Camp An abbreviated version of Childbirth Preparation Class offered in a one-day format. A maternity area tour is also

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included as a part of this class. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Chinese Language Classes Auburn Montgomery’s Office of Far Eastern Initiatives offers Saturday classes for children and adults. The one-hour weekly courses are provided free-of-charge as a service to the community. For more information or to register, contact April Ma at 244-3018 or ama@aum.edu CPR & First Aid The American Red Cross offers classes in adult and infant/ child CPR as well as first aid and babysitting classes monthly. Call 260-3980. Diabetes Education --Prattville Baptist Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education services available Wednesdays by appointment at Prattville Medical Park. Call 213-6360 for more information. Diabetes Education --Baptist Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education services available weekdays by appointment. Call 213-6360 for more info. Grandparent Class This program presents new concepts in newborn care to grandparents who need a refresher course. Usually one Tuesday per month. FREE. Call for schedule. Jackson Hospital. Call 293-8497. Infant Safety/CPR Class Teaches parents and grandparents American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR for infants and children, including care of the choking infant, infant rescue and breathing with hands-on practice using ACTAR CPR dolls for class participants. Class will also help parents with creating a safe environment for their child. Classes are taught by certified CPR instructors. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule. Maternity Area Tour Maternity area tour for expectant mothers and families not attending Childbirth Preparation Class/Boot Camp. Baptist Medical Center East. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule. Pre- and Post-natal Fitness Classes Includes water aerobics, step-floor aerobics and strength training. SportsFirst. Call 277-7130. Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Provides expectant mothers information about breastfeeding including various factors influencing lactation, advantages of breastfeeding, basic anatomy and physiology of milk production, specific techniques to promote a successful breastfeeding experience and breastfeeding equipment and supplies. Classes are taught by IBCLC instructors. Partners are encouraged to participate in this class. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@baptistfirst.org to schedule your class. Sibling Preparation Class Fun one-hour class is designed for expectant “big brothers and sisters” ages 3 to 8. They will learn about the arrival of their new baby through an introduction to the hospital experience and the early days at home. Parents should plan to attend with their child. Baptist Medical Center East. Registration is required. Call 273-4445 or e-mail smallwonders@ baptistfirst.org to schedule. Your Amazing Newborn One-night class taught by a pediatrician and nursing staff usually one Tuesday a month. This class presents new concepts in newborn care and helps alleviate parenting jitters often experienced by soon-to-be parents. Grandparents also welcome. Jackson Hospital. FREE. For more info, call 293-8497.

Services American Cancer Society seeks Volunteers for Road to Recovery This program is designed to ensure that cancer patients

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Family Calendar have transportation to and from medical facilities for treatment. Road to Recovery volunteers can be individual drivers with time to help others or even local companies who allow employees to provide transportation on company time in company cars. Anyone who has a driver’s license, a safe driving record, personal automobile insurance, owns a car or has access to one, and can spare as little as one morning or afternoon a month is encouraged to volunteer. For more information, or to volunteer, please call Luella Giles at 612-8162 or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. Hospital Volunteers Volunteers are needed at Baptist Medical Center East, Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville Baptist Hospital. Duties vary by facility but include delivering mail and flowers, transporting patients, staffing waiting rooms and information desks, and furnishing coffee for visitors. Volunteers work one four-hour shift per week. For more info, call 286-2977. Hospice Volunteers Through volunteering at Baptist Hospice, the opportunities to help are endless. Our volunteers are an important part of the patient’s care and are the heart of the hospice family. There are many other ways to help, such as special projects and events or providing administrative support for the staff, that are essential. Volunteers often have special talents and innovative ideas that add so much to our program. Please call Gloria @395-5018 to join our dynamic team. Volunteer Services Jackson Hospital is looking for volunteers for the information desk. These volunteers are needed for the evening shift, 5-8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers must be friendly and eager to offer information to those visiting the hospital. With this position, a free meal will be given as well as a parking spot next to the lobby. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and are asked to work 4 hours a week. They must complete an application and pass a background check and health screening. If you are interested in volunteering, call 293-8967 or visit www.jackson.org/patients_volunteers.html and fill out the application. Baptist Sleep Disorders Centers Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville. Both centers have the ability to diagnose up to 84 different sleep disorders. There are four board-certified physicians and a clinical psychologist on staff between the two centers. For more information, call 286-3252 for Baptist Medical Center South and 361-4335 for Prattville Baptist Hospital. Jackson Sleep Disorders Center Jackson Hospital houses a sleep disorders center on the third floor of the Goode Medical Building to monitor those who are suffering from sleep disorders. For more information, contact your physician or the Sleep Center at 293-8168. Jackson Hospital Offers Animal Therapy Program to Pediatric Unit Jackson Hospital’s Animal Therapy Program is a vital part of its patient care. Animals in the program are limited to dogs, and no other animals are allowed to participate. Currently, there are 10 dogs in the program. Their handlers have undergone extensive training and orientation, and visit the hospital weekly. For more information, please call 293-8894.

Support Groups Adoption Support

Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC), This group provides education and social interaction for adoptive families. Montgomery Group meets 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Room 8114 at Frazer Memorial UMC. For more information, call Kai Mumpfield at 409-9477 or the church office at 272-8622.

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Autauga/Elmore Group meets 4th Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville. Childcare, children’s group and dinner provided. For more info, call 409-9477 or e-mail apac2@childrensaid.org. Panda Pals is a support group for families who have adopted or in the process of adopting children from China. We have playdates, family nights and get-togethers to talk about raising our children from China. If you would like to join our group, just e-mail PandaPals2005@yahoogroups.com or call Tracie Singleton at 395-8215.

Cancer Support

American Cancer Society, including Montgomery, Elmore, Autauga, & Macon Counties: **To access or sign up for these programs, call the American Cancer Society’s Montgomery office at 6128162 or call 1-800-ACS-2345 and you will be connected to the Montgomery office. Look Good…Feel Better is an American Cancer Society program in which trained volunteer cosmetologists help female cancer patients deal with the side effects of treatment. Patients are taught beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self image during or after treatments, including ways to disguise hair loss and skin changes. Call Luella Giles at 612-8162 for more info. Man to Man is an American Cancer Society support group for men who are battling or have survived prostate cancer. It offers them education, discussion and support. Please call for next meeting dates at the American Cancer Society Office in Montgomery. OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES OFFERED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Reach to Recovery matches newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with survivors on a one on one basis. College scholarships to cancer survivors Free wigs and other supplies for cancer patients Free rides to treatment through our Road To Recovery program (where volunteer drivers use their cars and time to take in need cancer patients to treatment) Free lodging through the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham (if patients are sent to Birmingham for treatment) On-line cancer information classes and support group through www.cancer.org. Information anytime and trained specialists at 1-800ACS-2345 General Cancer Support Group held at Christ Church, 8800 Vaughn Road, Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. This is an open group. For more information, please call Christy Holding at 531-1390 or Debbie Diemayer at 467-4578. Women of Hope Breast Cancer Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, 2nd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Room 8114. Provides education, awareness and mentoring for breast cancer patients/survivors, family or friends. For more info, call 220-4599 or e-mail womenofhope@charter.net.

Divorce Support

Divorce Care, Grief Share, Divorce Care for Children, All three groups meet Sundays at 5 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1849 Perry Hill Rd. Call 279-9976. Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids First Baptist Church Montgomery, Wednesdays starting August 22 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 (scholarships available). Contact Kathy Cooper at kcooper@montgomeryfbc.org or 241-5125. Divorce Recovery Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Lobby. Call 272-8622 for more info.

Gambling Support

Gamblers Anonymous meetings in the River Region Area: Saturdays @ 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 5375 U.S. Hwy. 231 (Directly across from the Winn-Dixie shopping center), Wetumpka. Call (334) 567-7534. Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mental Health Association, 1116 South Hull Street, Montgomery. Mondays @ 6 p.m., St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4475 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery. Gamblers Anonymous Hotline: 334-541-5420

Grief Support

Bereaved Spouses Support Group A new ministry of Cornerstone Christian Church, USA (Unavoidably Single Again) Ministries is designed to offer ongoing support, social events and fellowship to those who have lost their spouses to death. The group is open to ALL widowed individuals, regardless of age, religious beliefs, or length of marriage or widowhood. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the church’s building, 301 Dalraida Road. Please e-mail Lynda Coats at farauthor@aol.com for more information. “Big Leap!” Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is designed to meet the needs of children who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. This group provides a hands-on, safe space for age-appropriate expression of grief. These sessions aim to increase feeling identification, decrease self-blame or guilt, and build coping skills. Through music, art, and play we meet your child or grandchild on their level. We encourage your children to hold tight to their memories as they make a “big leap” into their new future. This group is open to children ages 7-11. Space is limited to 6 participants so call 279-6677. Start date will be determined once reservations are confirmed. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW “Comfort and Conversation,” Wednesdays at 11 a.m., Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is intended to address those affected by a recent loss (0-12 months after death). Through meeting with others who are walking a similar journey, you will be encouraged to work through the complications of your loss, understand your pain, and adjust to your new reality. Space is limited, so please call 279-6677. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW Compassionate Friends, Eastmont Baptist Church, 4505 Atlanta Hwy, first Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends is a national self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child. We have an annual special event on Tuesday, Dec. 4. We will hold a Candlelight Ceremony in memory of our children at 7 p.m. at Eastmont Baptist Church. Registration is encouraged and may be made by calling (334) 284-2721. We will also collect Toys for Tots for anyone interested in participating. “Connect,” Fridays at 11 a.m., biweekly, Hospice of Montgomery office, 1111 Holloway Park. This group is for those who have already walked through the initial grieving process but still desire to connect with others who share similar experiences. This group will allow you to meet new people, stay active in the community, and look ahead to a bright future. We will share lunch, visit museums, volunteer, attend movies, and participate in area events. We even have a fishing trip on the agenda! This group is ongoing and does not have a participation limit. It’s time to have fun again, come join us! For more info, call 279-6677. Facilitator: Lee Lowry, MSW Grief Recovery Support, Frazer Memorial UMC,

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Homeschool Support

ECHO (Elmore County Homeschool Organization), Harvest Fields Community Church, 4280 Deatsville Hwy, Deatsville. 2nd and 4th Fridays year-round from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a support group for homeschooling families in the tri-county area. Membership is free. For more info, please visit http://www.onlineecho.com PEAK of Montgomery Homeschool Group Parent Educators and Kids (PEAK) of Montgomery is an inclusive, member-led group of homeschooling families who meet regularly for field trips, park days and other social and educational activities. We welcome all local home educators who enjoy sharing and learning within a diverse community. To join us, visit us at www.peaknetwork.org/montgomery

Illness Support

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Day Care, Frazer Memorial UMC, Thursdays, in Room 3101, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. There is no charge, but registration is required. For more information, call the Congregational Care office at 272-8622. On the first Thursday of each month, the hours are extended to 12:30 p.m. while the Caregivers’ Support Group meets in Room 3103 beginning at 11 a.m. Only during this time will each participant need to bring a sack lunch. For the support group, call the church at 272-8622. This new series is for all patients with congestive heart failure and their caregivers. This series is FREE for all participants. Below is the information: Cardiolife, a new educational series for congestive heart failure patients and their caregivers, meets 4th Thursdays of each month, 10-11 a.m. Diabetes Center classroom, Jackson Hospital. For more info, call 279-6677. Topics include: Lifestyle Changes, A Heart Healthy Diet, Proper Fluid Intake, Importance of Daily Weights and Exercise Tolerance. Support for this program provided by River Region Supportive Care – a Division of Hospice of Montgomery. Facilitated by Arla Chandler, RN, BSN, MBA.

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Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance, Room 3101 at Frazer UMC, 1st Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. This group is for those with depression and bipolar illness and their families. For more info, call 2728622 or visit dbsamontgomery@yahoo.com Meetings also available 3rd Saturday afternoons from noon-2 p.m. at Dalraida UMC, 3817 Atlanta Highway. For more info, call 652-1431. Depression & Bipolar Support, Montgomery Public Library Main Branch, 245 High Street downtown, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 3rd Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.; OR 1609 West Street, north off Carter Hill and Narrow Lane, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 2019638 or 652-1431 for more info. Fibromyalgia Support, Room 8114 at Frazer UMC, 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. This group is for those that have fibromyalgia and for their family members and friends. For more info, please call 272-8622. Gluten Intolerance Group (www.gluten.net) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide support to those with any form of gluten intolerance. GIG-Montgomery assists with awareness of diverse potential symptoms, which can range from fatigue and headaches to nausea and intestinal problems. Guidelines are provided on how to eat safely both at home and eating out. Another objective is to facilitate more effective communication between the local gluten-free community and stores, restaurants and the medical community. Meets 2nd Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at Taylor Road Baptist Church, Fellowship Suite (faces entrance of EastChase-NE. Turn on Berryhill Rd. by EastChase). Check the blog for special “alternate site” meetings (www.glutenfreemontgomery.blogspot.com) For more info, you may also e-mail dr.hetrick@charter.net or visit the group’s Facebook page. Montgomery Area Mended Hearts, First floor of Montgomery Cardiovascular Institute on the campus of Baptist Medical Center South. For anyone who has experienced cardiac illness. Third Mondays, alternates between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Call 286-3410 for more info. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery offers General Membership meetings on 4th Mondays (beginning January 28, 2013) at the Dalraida UMC annex building at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone who is interested in issues concerning mental health. The NAMI Montgomery Family Member Support Group continues to meet on 2nd Mondays, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Dalraida UMC annex building. Call Mary Jo Logan (271-2280) for directions/details. Beginning in February, NAMI Montgomery will offer the 12-week “Family To Family” education program (free) on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Bell Road Lowder Regional Library. Call 271-2280 to register. Overeaters Anonymous, Unity of Montgomery, 1922 Walnut St., Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. Contact Misty at 324-9568 or Carol at 467-5742. Parkinson’s Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, meets 4th Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Room 8114. Group is for Parkinson’s patients and their family members. For more info, call 272-8622. Sjogren’s Support, Frazer Memorial UMC, WILL NOT MEET in FEBRUARY. Monthly meetings will resume 3rd Tuesdays in March from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 3104. This group is for those with Sjogren’s disease and the family members of those affected by this disease. For more info, call 272-8622. Traumatic Brain Injury Support, cafeteria at HealthSouth on Narrow Lane in Montgomery. 2nd Thursdays at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Alabama Head Injury Foundation for anyone with a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or related disability. For more information, contact Holli at (334) 290-0646 or e-mail: ahif_montgomery_auburn@yahoo.com. Visit www.ahif.org

Veterans OEF/OIF Caregivers Support Group meets 3rd Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 3108 at Frazer Memorial UMC. This group provides support and understanding to those caring for OEF/ OIF Veterans. For more information, contact LaQuana Edwards, Caregiver Support Coordinator at CAVHCS, (334) 727-0550 ext. 5350.

Parent Support

D.A.D.S. (Dad and Daughter Saturdays) Second Saturdays at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Library in downtown Montgomery at 11 a.m. D.A.D.S. is the vision of local resident and Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce staff member Ron Simmons and his five-year-old daughter Erin. It gives fathers and daughters an opportunity to read together to create fun, educational memories. All fathers in the River Region are invited to bring their daughters to the library to read, laugh and have fun. This free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Montgomery City-County Public Library and Dreamland Barbeque. For more information on this event, call Ron Simmons at 334-777-8596. iConnect, Frazer Memorial UMC, 3rd Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Share life, encourage and be encouraged by other women. We meet for breakfast, fellowship and a speaker. Advance reservations are necessary for breakfast and preschool nursery. Cost is $5 per meeting. For more info or to make reservations, call Frazer’s Women’s Ministry at 495-6391 or e-mail Sandy Boswell at sandy@frazerumc.org La Leche League of Montgomery, East Imaging Center on Winton Blount Blvd., Montgomery, 3rd Fridays, 10 a.m. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who have completed an accreditation program and are familiar with breastfeeding management techniques as well as current research. Meetings are free and open to all women. Expecting moms, children and grandmothers also welcome. If you need information before the next scheduled meeting, please contact Bridgit (569-1500), Amy (356-3547), or Heather (LLL_heather@yahoo. com). Moms’ LIFE (Living In Faith Everyday) First Baptist Church, Prattville. Meets twice monthly from 8:30-11:45 a.m. in the chapel at First Baptist Church in Prattville August through May. For moms of all stages and ages of life. We offer a time of fellowship, Bible study, musical guests, special guest speakers and a lot of fun! Cost is $5 per meeting. Childcare provided by reservation. For more info and to reserve your spot, call Kelley Manning at 361-7919. The Montgomery Multiples Club is a non-profit organization offering support to the mothers and families of twins, triplets, and more in the Central Alabama region. They have a mom’s night out with dinner once a month. They also have a yard sale twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall. For more info, visit http://montgomerymultiplesclub.org. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry St., Montgomery. Moms, are you looking for a good excuse to get out of the house? MOPS is a great opportunity to hone your mothering skills, meet new friends, and learn new things while deepening your relationship with God. Free childcare is provided. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 3 & 17) Call Kristi Gay at (334) 233-8989 or visit www. montgomeryfbc.org. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Vaughn Forest Baptist Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Are you in need of a time-out?

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Pregnancy Loss/Infertility

Hannah’s Prayer, Prattville First United Methodist Church, 2nd Thursdays and 3rd Sundays. Support group for women dealing with pregnancy loss/infertility issues. Call (334) 365-5977. Sav-A-Life conducts a HOPE GROUP for women who have experienced the emotional aftermath of an abortion. Groups meet eight consecutive Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. and are facilitated by women who have experienced abortion. The “Forgiven and Set Free” Bible study is used. Confidientiality is assured. Please call Kathy at 260-8010 for information.

Single Parents Support

Singles’ Small Groups, Frazer Memorial UMC, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Lobby. Call 272-8622 for more info. TNT (Tuesday Night Together) for Singles, Frazer Memorial UMC, Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Bldg. 7000. A meal ($5) and program are provided. For reservations, call 272-8622.

Special Needs Support

Central Alabama Autism Support Team (C.A.A.S.T.), St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Hwy. 31 in Prattville from 6-8 p.m. 3rd Thursdays quarterly (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.). Visit www.easysite.com/caast or e-mail casst50@ yahoo.com for more info. Down Syndrome Support, Vaughn Park Church of

Christ, 1st Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Childcare provided. Call 356-9048 or visit www.montgomeryareadownsyndrome.com for information. Montgomery Area Hearing Loss Support Group meets monthly at the Wesley Building of the First Methodist Church in Montgomery on 2nd Thursdays at 4 p.m. It is affiliated with the nationally recognized non-profit advocacy group, Hearing Loss Association of America. The purpose is to bring together all adults and parents of children who would like to know more about hearing losses, its causes and its possible corrections. Licensed audiologists make brief presentations explaining their local programs, their offices and the availability of hearing tests, of possible medical corrections, and/of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Refreshments at each meeting. For more info, contact HearingInfo@earthlink.net Parents of Special Needs Children, Saint James UMC, 9045 Vaughn Road, 1st Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. Please notify Chris Henderson if you plan to come. (Home: 215-0427; e-mail: chenderson41@yahoo.com River Region Autism Support Group, Cafe Louisa (in Old Cloverdale), 1036 E. Fairview Ave. We meet on 1st Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. This group is comprised of parents whose children are on the autism spectrum. We also welcome others involved with autistic children, such as grandparents, friends, teachers, therapists, etc. For more info about how to join the group, or if you plan to attend a meeting, email Lyra Stephens at LyraStephens@ yahoo.com.

Teens/Families Support

Life is Fun Together (LIFT): A FREE Relationship and Marriage Enrichment Program providing different educational and fun-filled seminars to individuals and families. The LIFT Program

is provided through Family Guidance Center of Alabama in partnership with the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative. Call Tonya Rogers at 270-4100 for class start dates or more info! “Relationship Smarts Plus” teaches teens in grades 7-12 about healthy relationships in a fun, interactive way. Six-week sessions are available throughout the year on Mondays from 4–6 p.m. “Smart Steps for Stepfamilies” is a six-week session that helps stepfamilies learn strategies to strengthen and stabilize their families. Parents and children ages 8 and up meet in their own groups, then meet up at the end of each session for a fun family activity! “Together We Can” gives non-married parents the skills they need to maintain healthy relationships between themselves and their children. “How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette)” teaches single adults how to get the most out of dating. “Mastering the Magic of Love” is a communication class for all couples. Bring your spouse, fiancé, or that special someone in your life with you to learn new communication techniques and enhance your skills as a team of two. All adults are welcome, including graduates looking for a refresher! Also…. LIFT has a brand-new program just for parents of teens!!! “Bridging the Great Divide: Parents and Teens Communicating About Healthy Relationships” is perfect for parents or guardians who want open lines of communication with their teen. Topics include “Principles of Dating & Healthy Relationships,” “Sensitive Topics,” “Rules & Boundaries,” and more!!! Building D of Family Guidance Center, 2358 Fairlane Drive. This workshop lasts only three weeks, so call TODAY to reserve your spot! You can look at a calendar of LIFT classes & events online by visiting our LIFT web page: http://www.

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This Month

Thursday, August 1

See Rock City Performed at the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs -- Through August 4 1 p.m. by the national touring group from The Hampstead Stage of New Hampshire. The well-known and beloved story will be offered for one time only! Admission is two canned goods or $2 which will be donated to the Bullock County Food Pantry. Call (334) 738-8687 for additional information. Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash -- Through August 4 Opening reception July 13 at 6 p.m.; reception $8; show tickets @ 7:30 p.m. just $30. Catered by Baumhower’s. Military Appreciation Day is July 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets for active, retired, reserve, and veteran U.S. military members and their families are just $25. For tickets, call 271-5353 or visit www.asf.net. The Alabama Dance Theatre Hosts its Annual Summer Dance Seminar -- Through August 5 Intermediate and Advanced dancers are eligible for this two-week intensive seminar which features classical ballet, modern, and jazz classes taught by a nationally recognized guest faculty featuring former American Ballet Theatre Soloist Shawn Black, former principal dancer with Milwaukee Ballet Kathryn Moriarty, and former Ballet Magnificat dancer and ADT alumni Betsy McMillan. The Summer Dance Seminar culminates with two free performances of “Stars on the Riverfront” that will feature a unique array of classical and contemporary works. Admission is free. Performances are Sunday, August 4, and Monday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. For more info, call (334) 241-2590 or visit www. alabamadancetheatre.com. Faulkner Dinner Theatre Presents The Baker’s Wife Through August 3; 8-10; and 15-17 Theatre doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:15 until 7. The show begins promptly at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and the show. Members of the military can purchase tickets for just $20. Reservations must be paid in advance. Make reservations or for more information, call 386-7190 or e-mail boxoffice@faulkner.edu. Local Artist Hope Brannon Exhibits Work at Armory -- Through August 30 The Anita P. Folmar Gallery located at the Armory Learning Arts Center presents an exhibition of new works by Wetumpka native and resident Hope Brannon. “Fossils of Time” presents a contemporary interpretation of the southwestern landscape and that of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday. For more info, contact Danae Morgan at (334) 241-2583 or dmorgan@montgomeryal.gov or Hope Brannon at (334) 300-3779 or artquest@elmore.rr.com.

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Friday, August 2

Late Night with YMCA Goodtimes -- Also August 9, 16, 23 & 30 A weekly Parents’ Night Out program for parents of five-to 12-year-olds offered at the YMCA Goodtimes Center on Bell Road. Time is 6:30-11:30 p.m. and supper is included. Cost is $15 per child and no reservations are required. Child to staff ratio is 15:1. Call 279-8878 for more info.

Saturday, August 3

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop Free workshop teaches children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. This month’s project is a “Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck.” In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. Free. Elmore County AYSO Soccer Region 1586 Holds Final Fall Season Registration 9 a.m.-noon at Wetumpka High School. Please pre-register your child at www.eayso.org. When you come to registration, please have a copy of your child’s birth certificate, and a printed copy of the registration form. Cost for registration is $85. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Noon-5 p.m. The Shoppes at EastChase will join with EMERGE Montgomery, Capital City Club, Jackson Thornton YPs, S.H.E. Agency, KUMON and Touch of Class Limousine during the tax-free weekend to collect school supplies in a bus next to Earth Fare Organic Grocer and Dillard’s. The Montgomery County School Board will distribute the supplies to needy schools and children in Montgomery County. AUM Offers Free Mandarin Classes Auburn Montgomery’s Confucius Institute continues to offer free Mandarin classes to the community on Saturdays this spring. To register, send the student’s name, age and contact information to ama@aum.edu. Prepared Childbirth Class Provides childbirth information for those who choose to have pain relief during labor and delivery. Topics include stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, the role of the coach, and proper care of mother and baby after delivery. Sessions are taught throughout the year, from 9 a.m.-noon. Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1. Cost is $25. Call 293-8497 or e-mail liz.owen@jackson.org. Santuck Flea Market An outdoor flea market with more than 450 booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food, and more. The Santuck Flea Market is open the first Saturday of each month from daylight until 2 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE. Free admission, free parking available. Call 567-7400. Eastdale Mall Family Fun Night From 6-8 p.m., participating families can enjoy special discounts from vendors throughout the mall. Also included for participating families are free ice-skating for children 10 and under, arts and crafts, and inflatables provided by The Space Walker. To take part in these activities, families must check in at the Eastdale Customer Service Centre to receive wristbands. For more info, call (334) 277-7380 or visit eastdale-mall.com. Alabama Wildlife Federation Youth Fishing Rodeo at Millbrook’s Lanark 7-11 a.m. The AWF Youth Fishing Rodeo program is designed to provide Alabama’s youth a chance to experience the outdoors and learn about fishing. These events provide opportunities for families to share fun and quality time together while participating in one of our nation’s fa-

vorite pastimes. The rodeo is open to anyone age 15 and under. Admission is free; however, participants are asked to pre-register as space is limited and all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Each young angler will receive a T-shirt and will be eligible for door prizes. Snacks and drinks will also be available. In addition, each participant may take home five catfish each, but may catch and release all they would like. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment and bait, though a limited number of loaner rods and reels and some bait will be available on site. Call AWF at (334) 285-4550 and register today! Vicarious Vacations -- Also August 10, 17, 24 & 31 Loeb Reception Center at Old Alabama Town, 10:45 a.m.-noon. FREE to the public. A way to beat August’s Dog Days and sultry weather is to take Vicarious Vacations. Travel with experts as they take you to exotic foreign shores and to the beauties of America’s west. Sponsored by Landmarks Foundation. To top it off, admission to Old Alabama Town is half price during all Saturdays in August Visit www.oldalabamatown.com or call 240-4500 for details. MAX Fireworks Spectacular at the Montgomery Biscuits -- Also August 24 & 27 6:35 p.m. For more info, visit biscuitsbaseball.com or call 323-2255. Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market -- Every Saturday through August 31 7 a.m.-noon. The Farmers Market producers and growers offer unique items such as organic meats and milk, goat cheese, natural bath products and hand-made soaps, honey, sprout breads, plants, fruit pastries, bird houses and handmade jewelry—all made from local vendors and locally grown ingredients. For more information, call 279-6046. Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka Open Saturdays through October 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Alabama’s Little Corner of Greece” now features more than 20 acres of year-round floral beauty and classical sculpture, including new statuary honoring Olympic heroes. The Olympian Centre welcomes visitors with a video presentation of Jasmine Hill’s history and a display of Olympic memorabilia from the Games of past years. A tour of Jasmine Hill, now completely accessible to visitors with disabilities, offers spectacular and ever-changing views, including our full-scale replica of the Temple of Hera ruins as found in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Flame. For more info, visit www.jasminehill.org or call (334) 263-5713.

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Tuesday, August 6

“Your Amazing Newborn” Class Jackson Hospital, Classroom 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $ 15 fee covers cost of mother and support person. One-night class taught by a pediatrician and nursing staff. Presents new concepts in newborn care and helps alleviate parenting jitters by soon-to-be parents. Grandparents welcome to attend for free. Class schedule is subject to change, so please call 293-8497 or visit www.jackson.org/events.

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Wednesday, August 7

Summer Movie Night at Tipping Point Show starts at sundown. “Little Mermaid.” For more info, visit www.tippingpointhampstead.com/

Thursday, August 8

The Millbrook Community Players Present Patsy Cline: A Tribute Featuring Tina Marie Through August 11 7:30 p.m. performances except for August 11 @ 2 p.m. Tickets are general admission. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call (334) 782-7317 or visit www.millbrooktheatre. com for ticket information.

Friday, August 9

Parents’ Night Out at the Wetumpka Family YMCA A monthly Parents’ Night Out program for parents of kids 12 years and under offered the 2nd Friday of each month from 6-10 p.m. Games, arts and crafts, a movie and hot dogs are offered. Cost is $10 per child for members and

Friday of every month year-round from 10 a.m. to noon at Harvest Fields Community Church, 4280 Deatsville Hwy, Deatsville. Membership is free and is open to all homeschoolers in the tri-county area. ECHO has field trips, park days, holiday parties, enrichment activities, and a yearly awards ceremony. For details, visit http://www. onlineecho.com

Saturday, August 10

2nd Saturday Riverfront Festival 5-8 p.m. every second Saturday through September. This free event is perfect for the entire family! Enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities for all ages, face painting, magician and balloon twisting, and a variety of food vendors and cocktails from SandBAR. No coolers or outside food allowed. Free admission. For more info, call 334-625-2100 or visit www.funontheriver.net.

Wednesday, August 14

Master Gardener ‘Lunch & Learn’ Program Noon-1 p.m. Bring your own lunch to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Services (ACES) at 340 Queen Ann Road, just off Highway 14 on the west side of Wetumpka. The program is free and beverages will be provided at no cost. The topic for August is “Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden,” presented by Central Alabama Master Gardeners’ Assn. (CAMGA) members Lee and Amanda Borden of Tallassee. Attendees will learn the best crops to plant in the fall; timing of planting and harvest; how the garden transitions between seasons as well as special considerations such as irrigation differences, dealing with frost, etc. The ‘Lunch & Learn’ series will continue on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 567-6301 or visit the Extension Office on Queen Ann Road in Wetumpka.

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ArchiTreats: Food For Thought The Alabama Dept. of Archives & History, 624 Washington Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Bring lunch and a drink and join us every third Thursday for these FREE lectures sponsored by Friends of the Alabama Archives. Today’s topic is “White Paths, Red Paths: Fort Mims and the Alabama Frontier,” presented by Greg Waselkov. Call 353-4726 or visit www. archives.alabama.gov. Military Open House at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 5:30-7:30 p.m. All active, reserve, and retired military personnel and their families are invited to the Museum for an evening of family fun dedicated to the military communities. Guests will enjoy art-making activities in the studios, a light dinner in the Rotunda, and exhibitions in the temporary and permanent galleries. The event is free and open to all military families. For more information, call the Museum at (334) 240-4333 or visit www.mmfa.org. Magic on Main in Prattville Family fun 5-7:30 p.m. Activities include humane shelter animals, PJ’s inflatables, Big Green Bus and art for kids. Musical guests and food vendors. Sponsored by Prattville Downtown Unlimited. Visit www.prattvilleal.gov. Autauga County PALS Electronic Recycling Event Autauga County PALS and C E & E Solutions of Prattville host a Monthly Electronic Recycling Drop-off third Thursdays at Pratt Plaza, from 3-6 pm. Recycle your old, broken, or obsolete TVs ($10), cell phones,

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Friday, August 16

Pike Road Movie Night 7 p.m. at Pike Road Town Hall. Through our Healthy Families program, we’ll show “Facing the Giants,” and we’ll provide the popcorn, sweets and ice cold drinks. Planning to join us? RSVP by e-mailing statentony@ gmail.com. Buckmasters Expo -- Through August 18 Montgomery Convention Center. Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission is free with one can of food per person per day. Kids 12 and under are free. For more info, visit Buckmasters.Com.

Saturday, August 17

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Presents John Anderson 8 p.m. Thirty years later, John Anderson is still making country music cool. “Swingin’” was released in 1983 and shot to number 1. The smash single won a CMA award, and Anderson won the CMA Horizon Award. The timeless song was just recently recorded by Leann Rimes and nominated for a Grammy, once again proving John Anderson’s track record for producing great music. Tickets are $12. Visit www.mpaconline.org or call the MPAC Box Office at (334) 481-5100. Icy Cold Back to School Bash Riverwalk Amphitheater rap concert featuring: Bama from 5:30-5:45 p.m.; Big Yoshi from 5:55- 6:10 p.m.; DA from 6:20-6:35 p.m.; Doe B from 6:45-7:15 p.m.; Chief Keef from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: First 500 tickets are $20/Person; Thereafter $25/ Person; Day of Event $35/Person Moonlight Dash 5K Sponsored By the Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association 1 Mile Pajama Run begins at 7 p.m. 5K begins at 8:30 p.m. 5K registration is $25 before August 9/$35 after; Pajama Run is $10 before August 9/$15 after. Visit http://gmhba.org/moonlight.php for details and registration. Alabama Nature Center General Public Weekend Also August 18 Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook. Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Enjoy hiking five miles of scenic ANC trails while learning about the fascinating natural history of central Alabama. You can even add

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Monday, August 19

Children’s Hands-On Gallery Reopens at the Ala. Dept. of Archives & History Hands-On Gallery includes Grandma’s Attic where you can try on clothes, uniforms, shoes, try an old typewriter, sit at an old school desk or experience making a quilt square. It has been temporarily closed for 2nd floor hallway renovations this summer. Stay tuned in for upcoming events from the Archives, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook. Call 242-4435 or visit www.archives.alabama.gov.

Tuesday, August 20

Joe Thomas, Jr. 3rd Tuesday Guitar Pull Singer/ Songwriters Night 7-9 p.m. Great night of original music and songwriters talking about how they craft their music and performing original works on the Cloverdale Playhouse’s intimate stage. $10 at the door. General admission seating. Visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.

Wednesday, August 21

CaraVita Village Honors National Senior Citizens Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. On this day we are encouraged to show our support for the value and contributions of the elder/senior population. Free health screening, community bingo, healthy snacks, different vendors such as AARP, American Diabetes Association, strength training/balance testing, senior aerobics, eye glass adjustments, hearing-aid checks, fabulous door prizes and more! The event is FREE and open to the public. We will offer tours as well. If you have any questions, or would like to participate, please give us a call at 334-284-0370. CaraVita Village is located at 4000 Fieldcrest Drive, Montgomery.

Thursday, August 22

Newcomers Club Monthly Luncheon The Newcomers Club of the Greater Montgomery Area invites women who are new residents in the area to attend our monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Arrowhead Country Club. This month’s luncheon will feature Rodney Higgins from Flowers Etc. discussing flower arranging. Cost is $15 and reservations must be made by noon Monday, August 19, to lyrad0980@yahoo.com or call 3549797. Visit www.newcomersmontgomery.com. Laughter and Legends 7 p.m. Frazer UMC’s Wesley Hall. A Branson-style variety show, featuring comedy and music “legends,” is back again this year, but this time for an even greater cause: supporting the life-changing work of The Salvation Army. General admission seats are only $10, available in the Frazer Bookstore. Call (334) 272-8622 or visit www.frazerumc.org.

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Friday, August 23

2 for 1 Food Night at the Montgomery Biscuits 7:05 p.m. Hot dogs, burgers, biscuits, popcorn, soda and more are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! MAX Fireworks Spectacular after the game. For more info, visit biscuitsbaseball.com or call 323-2255.

Saturday, August 24

Fantasia Live in Concert at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre 8:30 p.m. American Idol winner of season 3 and eighttime Grammy nominee/Grammy winner. For tickets,

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visit www.mpaconline.org or call the MPAC Box Office at (334) 481-5100. The Millbrook Community Players Present Florida Boys in Concert 7:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission and are $15. Call (334) 782-7317 or visit www.millbrooktheatre. com for ticket information. Dragon Boat Races 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Montgomery Riverfront Park. Free admission. Visit http://montgomerydragonboat.org/ for more information or to register.

Saturday, August 31

Harry Potter Family Fun Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Make plans to join the Montgomery Zoo for a wild and educational adventure learning about some of the magical animals that are featured in the Harry Potter and Hobbit movie series. Get a chance to meet animals up close, learn about them in their habitats and take home some special prizes for yourself. Reservations required by August 29. Please contact our Education Department at (334) 240-4909 or via e-mail at jmurphy@montgomeryal.gov. Visit www.montgomeryzoo.com.

Sunday, September 1

Labor Day Weekend Concert The AMP on Lake Martin. The Summer Concert Series climaxes with another jammin’ Labor Day Weekend concert featuring Vegabonds, Corey Smith, and Sister Hazel. Gates open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6:30. Tickets are currently on sale online only but will be available soon at The Company

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Monday, September 2

Family Fun Day in Pike Road Summer Fest Activities originally scheduled for July 4 were postponed to Labor Day due to forecast weather conditions. The annual fireworks show and all accompanying Summer Fest activities will be part of a day of family fun in Pike Road. Along with the fireworks and festivities at The Waters, Labor Day in Pike Road will also feature Jazz on the Grass at Rolling Hills Park. Jazz on the Grass is a music festival brought to Pike Road annually through a partnership with WVAS-FM.

Saturday, September 7

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Family Karate Center, 3

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Alabama Christian Academy, 39

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Alabama Dance Theater, 63

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Alabama River Region Ballet, 60

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Alabama School of Math & Science, 7

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Kreative Moments, 93

Riverview Camp, 90

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Ross Christian Academy, 71

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Learning Tree Child Care, 89

Saint James School, 43

Bradley’s Events and Decor, 69

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Centre for Performing Arts, 62

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Shade Tree Riding Academy, 33

Century 2000 Daycare, 80

Lori Mercer Photography, 77

Smiles Galore Parties, 80

Chapman Orthodontics, 21

Macon East Academy, 17

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Children’s Clothing Exchange, 2

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Spotless Cleaning Services, 68

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Mom’s Flea Market & Consignment, 43

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Sylvan Learning Center, 49

Dance Generation, 44

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Dancewear, Etc., 93

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Team 11 Soccer Academy, 63

Debra’s Pet Care, 92

Montgomery Advertiser, 53

The Big Green Bus, 55

Dentistry for Children, 34

Montgomery Ballet, 66

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Montgomery Children’s Specialty Center, 48

Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection, 64

Dr. Bradley Willis-Dentist, 77

Montgomery Humane Society, 8

Trinity Presbyterian School, 9

Dr. Kendall Dunn-Orthodontist, 44

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, 83

United Gymstars & Cheer, LLC, 61

Dynamite Magic & Balloons, 47

Montgomery Pediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics, 59

Vaughn Park Mom’s Day Out, 72

Edward Jones-Lane Easterling, 87

Montgomery Taekwondo, 92

Vaughn Road Preschool, 36

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Montgomery Zoo, 38

Vishnu Dental, 50

Evangel Christian Academy, 26

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Whitfield UMC Preschool, 59

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The Way Way Back

MPAA Rating: PG Time: 96 min. Overall: AViolence: BSexual Content: ALanguage: AAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ The MPAA has rated Turbo PG for some mild action and thematic elements. Have you ever wanted to go fast? I mean really fast. Turbo (voice by Ryan Reynolds) does. But despite his zippy name and his need for speed, Turbo is a snail with a velocity that rivals that of slow moving tar. Regardless of the taunts from his fellow mollusks and the discouraging comments from his brother Chet (voice by Paul Giamatti), Turbo still dreams of following in the footsteps of his hero, racecar driver Guy Gagne (voice by Bill Hader). Every night after working in the tomato patch, Turbo watches old videotapes of Guy’s track triumphs and imagines himself wearing the laurel wreath around his snail neck. Yet after nearly being crushed while trying to outrun a lawnmower, Turbo gets laughed out of the garden. Despondently inching his way across a highway overpass, he is accidentally knocked into the Los Angeles aqueduct system where he falls on the hood of a souped-up street racer. As the car barrels off the start line, Turbo is sucked into the manifold and immersed in nitrous oxide. This unintended dunking turns the slow moving snail into a blistering speed machine. However his new ability for acceleration remains unappreciated -- at least until a taco hawker named Tito (voice by Michael Peña) captures Turbo and Chet. When Turbo rips up a makeshift track during a local snail racing competition, Tito begins to dream big. But not big enough for Turbo. With Guy Gagne in his sights, Turbo turns Tito’s attention to the Indianapolis 500. One must give screenwriters Darren Lemke, Robert D. Siegel and David Soren credit for pulling off an idea so utterly ridiculous and contradictory as a snail on the world’s most famous racetrack. In essence Turbo is a classic sports story complete with trash talking and an Eye of the Tiger musical interlude. It also explores family dynamics and champions the spirit of teamwork as Tito’s fellow storeowners in a rundown strip mall try to save their dying businesses. As well the DreamWorks’ team earns applause for the amazing animation that adds authenticity to the depictions of Los Angeles inner city streets. While the characters in this story experience moments of peril and some brief violence (including a startling incident when a bird smashes into a bus window), the film never drives out of bounds for families with older children. Keeping its content concerns in check, the story focuses on pursuing life goals. While that may seem a little hokey in a world where dreams don’t always come true, Turbo’s success can’t happen without the support of others. Luckily for this little speedster, he has a whole road crew cheering him all the way to the winner’s circle.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: C Violence: B Sexual Content: CLanguage: D+ Alcohol / Drug Use: D+ The MPAA has rated The Way Way Back PG-13 for thematic elements, language, some sexual content and brief drug material. It’s not unusual for teens to feel like they have the “worst parents ever”. But in the case of the kids in The Way Way Back, they might just be right. Once these adults arrive at their beachfront properties they begin behaving badly (though they likely do the same at home, too). But while acting like college kids on spring break is one thing, admitting to it would require something none of these adults possess -- maturity. Instead these grown-ups engage in unmarried sex, excessive drinking and illegal drug use. Meanwhile their kids, who are more often than not treated like unwanted baggage from now-defunct marriages, are left to fend for themselves if they’re lucky or openly disparaged by the adults if they’re not. So is the behavior of Trent (Steve Carell). When he and his daughter Steph (Zoe Levin) pull up at their cabin they have his new girlfriend Pam (Toni Collette) and her son Duncan (Liam James) in tow. By the time they are greeted by Trent’s blathering alcoholic neighbor Betty (Allison Janney), Trent has already taken the opportunity to humiliate Duncan, letting him know where the two of them stand. (Let’s just say Trent is not into parenting. He turns a blind eye to his teenaged daughter’s drinking and hardly acknowledges her existence.) Duncan can’t think of a worse place to spend his summer. Forced to fill his time while the adults party into the night and then sleep in all morning, the awkward teen wanders down to the water park where he eventually meets Owen (Sam Rockwell), another failed-to-launch adult who manages the complex. While Owen lacks any real managerial skills (he leaves it to his staff to run the park), he does have the ability to connect with the unhappy teen. And although Owen might not be a parent’s first pick for a role model, he does a better job of it than any of the other grown-ups in this movie. Befriended by Owen, Caitlin (Maya Rudolph), Roddy (Nat Faxon), Lewis (Jim Rash) and the other staff, Duncan finally finds a place where he fits in. I’m not sure if this film is supposed to justify teens’ feelings about terrible parents or give adults a wake-up call. Unfortunately this commentary on the sad state of parenting misfires for family viewers concerned about content.

What Parents need to know about The Way Way Back...

Violence: Some characters experience bullying from adults. Brief moments of peril are included. One song includes lyrics about suicide. Sexual Content: Brief kissing and embracing are shown. Sexual activity is implied. Frequent crude sexual comments and innuendo are included. Characters are seen in low cut clothing or bikinis. A woman talks about her niece’s rape and her own unplanned pregnancy. Adult women dance provocatively with a teen boy. A boy pretends his action figures are “hooking up” in an incestuous relationship. Crude terms for anatomy are used. Language: The script contains a strong sexual expletive and crude terms for sexual activity. Profanities, scatological slang, slurs and frequent vulgar terms are included, along with terms of Deity. A character uses a rude hand gesture. Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters frequently drink, including one alcoholic woman who is often portrayed as tipsy. Brief cigar use is shown. Adult characters buy and use illegal drugs.

What Parents need to know about Turbo...

Violence: Some characters are crushed while others are snatched up by birds and eaten. Others experience frequent peril. A snail is nearly run over by a lawnmower. A bird is repeatedly thrown against a window. One bird is hit and killed by a bus. A huge racetrack crash includes numerous cars. A woman attacks and hits another character. A character is nearly crushed by a car. Sexual Content: Brief veiled sexual comments are used. Language: Script includes some name-calling and mean-spirited comments. Alcohol / Drug Use: Secondary characters are seen with beer bottles. A character drinks excessive amounts of an energy drink. www.montgomeryparents.com

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