Kiddos Magazine Vol. 8 Issue 6 - A Sip of Summer

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magazine june/july 2021 • Vol. 8 issue 6

SUMMER CAMP

Programs & Activities Guide

COMMUNITY

Celebrate 4th of July Safely

PARENTING

HEALTH

Swimming Safety Tips for Summer

Ending the Epicemic and Elevating Womens's Health

Whose Legendary Path Will Lead You To Yours? education, art & entertainment

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Kiddos Cool Stuff Summer Essentials

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JUN E

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2021

Vol. 8 issue 6 FEATURE 8 |

Whose Legendary Path Will Lead You To Yours?

HEALTH 1 0 |

Ending The Epidemic And Elevating Women's Health

PARENTING 1 6 |

Swimming Safety Tips For Summer

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 1 8 |

2021 Kiddos Summer Camp & Activities Guide

SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2 6 |

MDPLS Summer Reading Challenge 2021

COMMUNITY 2 8 | Celebrate

4th Of July Safely

in every issue 12 CAMP

Virtual Summer S.T.E.A.M.

14 AWARDS

Top Miami-Dade School Leaders Honored Via Virtual Ceremony

20 SNACKS

Tasty Fourth Of July Recipes

22 FESTIVAL

Gables Family Literacy Festival

23 TRADITIONS

Father's Day Celebration

24 COOL STUFF

Summer Essentials For Dads & Kiddos

30 BOOK REVIEWS

Suggestions For Kids And Families To Read This Month

31 EXHIBITIONS

Enter The Amazing World Of Pterosaurs: Flight In The Age Of Dinosaurs

33 FAMILY EVENTS Where To Go With Our Kiddos

34 THEATRE

Area Stage Company

on the cover MODELS: Sasha & Mia Olsen

PHOTOGRAPHY: Alexey Olivenko STYLING, HAIR & MAKE UP: Alyona Olsen

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Our best shot

FOR A STRONG, HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Building defenses against COVID-19 in your community is a team effort, and you are a key part of that defense.

It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop the spread:

Get vaccinated

Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth

Practice social distancing

Avoid poorly ventilated spaces

Wash your hands often

Get tested periodically

The COVID-19 vaccine is an important step in the health, safety and economic recovery of our community.

To pre-register for your vaccine, visit miamidade.gov/vaccine.

happy summer Kiddos Publisher’s Notes

r e m m u S f O p A Si

Can you believe summer is here already?

Summertime, family time! A special season to make memories and bond with our kiddos!

Time for families to come together and enjoy vacations, barbecues, activities, explore and have fun. In our summer edition, you can find great ways to keep the family engaged throughout the summer!

Children are AWESOME! In this issue, we spotlight Sasha Olsen, the girl behind Legends from Mom’s Closet, a unique book about dress-up, learning, creativity, and saving our oceans. If you are curious about how Sasha spent last summer and how she started a project that changed her life, read more on our main topic Whose Legendary Path will Lead you to Yours? A magic story filled with a lot of fun, inspiration, and of course legends!

At Care Resource, women and girl's health is a priority especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, learn more about education and routines on our health feature Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health. Page 10.

Summer essentials! We've got the best Father's Day gift ideas for every type of dad and cool stuff for kids too! See top picks on page 25.

This issue is also packed with plenty of summertime fun! 2021 Summer Camp guide with unique programs, tasty recipes, Father’s Day celebration tips, a special exhibition at Frost Science, MDPLS Reading Challenge, suggestions to read this month and so much more!

On the Fourth of July, families gather to celebrate America’s independence with fireworks, it’s very important to do it safely! Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) shares with Kiddos Magazine important safety tips to have a memorable holiday and avoid fires, injuries, and even death. Read more on page 28.

Enjoy summer, have fun, permit yourself to pause, stay hydrated and get enough of the outdoors entertainment, our city offers unlimited natural spaces and resources to make the perfect day out with your family! Also, remember to wear a mask and keep practicing social distancing!

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It was only two summers ago when Sasha Olsen started a project that changed her life. She could’ve never expected where an ordinary day, spent in her mom’s closet as Frida Kahlo, would lead her! Studying countless legends and trying on so many different roles, Sasha realized just how impactful her project had the potential to be.

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elcome to Legends from Mom’s Closet, Sasha’s idea to get to know legendary people alongside other kids through reading, creativity, and dress-up! At first, biographies might not seem like the most interesting books to pick up, but to Sasha, you can put yourself in that person’s shoes and picture their life as your own. This

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sounded like a lot of fun, which is what inspired her love for these real-life stories and setting a stage where she could get to know these legends and their careers even more. From a day experimenting as a Nobel prize-winning scientist to another running like an Olympic gold medalist, the possibilities are endless.

As a family, making education exciting for your kids might seem challenging, but it’s not at all.

Amidst our changing world during quarantine, Sasha published her own book, Legends from Mom’s Closet, based on her personal experiences “meeting” important legends like Billie Holiday and Marie Antoinette. She knew it couldn’t end there though, so she decided to continue her quest via social media. This opened up a portal of opportunities! Since starting her Instagram, Sasha has gained and spread knowledge with communities all over the world. It’s a platform built on learning and collaboration where you can find small tidbits of information, quotes, facts, illustrations, and more.

Her goal is to show others how they, too, can be a part of this world she’s created.

Sasha’s infinite amount of curiosity and desire to learn brought her to receiving the Pinnacle Award this year! This was her reminder that she was in control of building her own legendary life just like the rest of these iconic people.

As a family, making education exciting for your kids might seem challenging, but it’s not at all. Of course, there is always someone kids look up to or admire! We usually all have a legend we would love to meet one day. Well, why not connect with these role models in the comfort of your own home? And, it can all be sustainable too!

There’s no need for new costumes, clothing, or accessories. You could make your own crown to dress up as the Queen of England or recreate an art piece in honor of your favorite artist, all while understanding more about how they came to their success.

Getting crafty and

dressing up using what’s around the house is the best way to open your mind and let your imagination run wild.

Considering the length of time kids have spent distance learning, reading and bringing these stories to life is an activity that’s enjoyable and interactive for everyone. That’s why Legends from Mom’s Closet’s mission can bring kids closer to their dream legend.

You can find Sasha’s book online on Amazon and her website, and the continuation of it on Instagram @ legendsfrommomscloset. Jumping into this world with her might motivate your kids to think about who their favorite icons are and how their legendary lives will inspire them to build their own! k

For more information visit www.legendsfrommomscloset.com

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health

Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health Source: FIU’s Center Children and Families Source: Carefor Resource

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very woman’s health journey is unique, and it’s not always easy to prioritize yourself. This summer is an opportunity for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority.

At Care Resource, women’s healthcare includes basic gynecological care (provided by in-house primary care providers), voluntary family planning,

health education, routine pap smears and follow-ups, breast cancer screening, and referrals for specialaty care services.

Regular and specialized obstetrical care is provided through referrals.

According to Sheryl Zayas, DO, Medical Director with Care Resource, “Women have unique health issues, including menses, pregnancy, and menopause, among others.

Some health issues that affect both men and women can also present differently in women. For example, heart attacks more frequently present without chest pain. It

Behavioral health is another vital component of overall wellbeing that is often neglected or ignored.

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is vital that women receive preventative care so underlying health conditions do not go unrecognized.”

Behavioral health is another vital component of overall wellbeing that is often neglected or ignored. Women are more often the primary caregivers in families and can experience stress balancing their multiple roles as mother, employee, friend, and more. Care Resource’s behavioral health specialists can ease the stress and provide specialized care that draws on a wide

range of experiences, including clientcentered supportive psychotherapy for addictions, cognitive behavioral counseling for depression, and assisted relaxation training and guided imagery for pain management and social anxiety.

Make an appointment with Care Resource and find what works best for you.

Locations

Miami-Dade County Midtown 3801 Biscayne Blvd.

Miami, FL 33137 T: 305.576.1234 F: 305.571.2020 Miami Beach 1680 Michigan Ave.

Ste. 912 Miami Beach, FL 33139 T: 305.534.0503 T: 305.673.3555 F: 305.538.4090 Little Havana 1901 S.W. 1st St. – 3rd FL Miami, FL 33135

T: 305.203.5230 F: 305.203.5231 Broward County Fort Lauderdale 871 West Oakland Park Blvd.

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 T: 954.567.7141 F: 954.565.5624

About Care Resource: Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of South Florida’s pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. For more information, visit www.CareResource.org.

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Virtual Summer S.T.E.A.M.

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Maker Camp with Moonlighter FabLab

ne of the questions we are frequently asked is, “How do you run a hands-on STEAM camp over zoom?” It’s a valid question. With students feeling zoom fatigue during a year fraught with social isolation and other challenges, signing up for a virtual program may cause some hesitation.

The difference with our program is that students are still learning by DOING, not by staring at a screen.

The virtual aspect is simply a tool to collaborate, all of the projects are still done by hand. Each week, campers ages 7-12 get a delivery to their door with a full toolbox, kit of materials, and set of supplies to build their projects. Most of the projects are open challenges where campers get to build their own idea rather than following a prescribed set of steps. This enables them to express their creativity, to think about what they want to make and experiment with how they will make it.

From designing their own buildings, to engineering structures in space, planning their own startup, and creating their own games - there’s a new challenge each week to keep them inventing new things to improve the world! By having access to real tools and materials, they grow a sense of agency and are empowered by knowing that they can actually build their ideas and make a differ-

ence! Our pedagogical methods were featured on MakerEd and Make: Magazine and led to a national after school program on the new Maker Campus platform.

So we once again invite all of the young makers to join us for a summer of limitless creativity! We’re bringing the makerspace back to your home where your children can make friends, learn new skills, build amazing things, and share them with the world! k Visit www.moonlighterfablab.org/learn/ camps to learn more.

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Top Miami-Dade School Leaders Honored Via Virtual Ceremony

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he top Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) administrators were recognized Tuesday evening during a live-streamed ceremony of the annual Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards.

Rachel B. Autler of Hialeah Gardens Elementary has been named the 2021 Principal of the Year. A product of South Florida public schools, Autler credits her success to teachers and staff embracing her belief that each of her students is an individual who has the right to an education that exceeds expectations.

Her overriding goal of improving the lives of students has led to increased test scores since her career as principal began at Hialeah Gardens Elementary in 2015. Autler, known as a well- rounded and respected principal throughout her community, was recently promoted to Region Director.

She will receive a $2,000 cash prize and a three-year car lease sponsored by Toyota of North Miami.

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e Year l of th a p i c r rin 2021 P hel B. Autle Rac

2021 As

sistant Year Sa Principal of th muel J. e Louis

The runner up is Franklyn J. Glasford, principal of North Miami Adult Education Center.

of the Year, Rafael Villalobos. He will take home a $1,500 cash prize and a 65-inch TV from Toyota of North Miami.

Samuel J. Louis of John A. Ferguson Senior High was named Assistant Principal of the Year. A strong leader with an energetic work ethic, Louis has been Ferguson High’s assistant principal for three years.

He works alongside the 2020 Principal

The runner up is Dr. Selena Volcy of North Miami Beach Senior High. The annual event was sponsored by the Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA). k

For the most up-to-date information visit www.dadeschools.net

PARTY ON! We make planning your child’s birthday a piece of cake.

In-person and Virtual Options Available For details, visit frostscience.org/birthdays. Call 305-434-9564 or email birthdays@frostscience.org.

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Swimming Safety Tips for Summer Source: USA Swimming

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laying in or around water is one of the joys of summer, but this treasured seasonal pastime comes with some serious risks. Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, many families will have informal gatherings and take trips to the beach, increasing the potential for children to have unsupervised access to water. Because of this, it’s important for children to take swimming lessons to learn water safety skills and create safer habits in and around water. As swimming lessons begin across the country, many are being conducted safely with COVID-19 precautions in place.

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Protect your family’s safety around water this summer with these tips from the Make a Splash Tour, presented by Phillips 66 and the USA Swimming Foundation.

Designate a Water Watcher and Closely Monitor Children.

Designate a water watcher when you are in, on or around water. Watch all children and adolescents swimming or playing in or around water, even if they know how to swim. Keeping young children or inexperienced swimmers within arm’s length at all times can help ensure you’re able to provide assistance if and when it’s needed.

Wear a Life Jacket.

Anyone participating in any boating, paddling or towed water sports, regardless of swimming ability in pool

or open water situations, should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

Preschool-aged children (5 years old and younger), who are not protected by touch supervision, in particular, should always wear a life jacket.

Swimming aids and water toys – such as water wings, inflatable water wings and rings – are not intended to be lifesaving devices.

Learn to Swim.

Research has shown formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of childhood drowning by 88%. Through the annual Make a Splash Tour, the USA Swimming Foundation, with the support of Phillips 66, encourages children’s swim lessons.

By equipping your child with the skill of swimming, you’ll open doors to a lifetime of safety, fun, fitness and even employment opportunities.

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Find two identical pictures While lessons progressively teach a variety of swimming strokes, some of the most important things swimmers learn – even in beginner classes – are breath control and how to float.

These basic skills are essential for staying above water should someone find himself or herself unable to touch or too tired to swim to safety.

Children can participate in swimming lessons before they can walk, and parent-child swim lessons provide bonding opportunities along with water safety education.

Swim in Designated Areas and Obey Posted Signs and Flags.

Ropes, buoys and flags in larger bodies of water like lakes or oceans are commonly used to mark off safe swimming areas and provide visual cues about changes in depth, underwater surfaces and currents. Teach children what these signs and markers mean and that they’re in place as safety tools, not toys to play with or float on.

Make safety a priority for your summer water fun. For more information, including swim lesson providers in your area, visit usaswimming.org/makeasplash.

Answer: 4, 10.

Learn CPR. If the unthinkable does happen, knowing how to perform CPR allows you to take immediate action, which has been shown to significantly better the outcome for children with submersion injuries. In the time it takes for paramedics to arrive, you could save someone’s life. Seconds count; the quicker CPR is started, the better the chances of recovery. There are many places that offer CPR training, including community organizations and nonprofit groups. Remember to keep your certification current once you have completed the initial requirements. k

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Frost Science Summer Camp

Tel. 786.395.0355 www.therealfoodacademy.com 570 NE 81st St. Miami, FL

Spend the summer exploring the wonders of science with the Phillip

Dance Empire Summer Camp Broadway Bound

and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from June 14 – August 13. Children ages 4-11 can attend weeklong themed camps based on the amazing science

Now registering for Summer Camp

featured at the museum, including

2021. Dance Empire’s mission to

astronomy, engineering, marine biology

train dancers of all ages in an

and paleontology. Frost Science

environment where they are given

Summer Camp is offered safely

the opportunity to grow and excel in

in-person in Downtown Miami.

their dance education. We strive to deliver the highest quality of dance

Tel. 305.434.9564

instruction while nurturing each

camp@frostscience.org

student’s unique gift of talent and

www.frostscience.org/summercamp

creativity. June 14 to August 20.

1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL. Tel. 305.232.5573

33132

The Real Food Academy Summer Camp At our kid’s cooking Summer Camp we teach your children to have fun, eat healthy, develop or hone their cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills, all in a fun way, while expanding their culinary palate. Some of the activities included cooking, baking, arts & crafts and much more. Our Kids Summer Camp is a Weekly Program for ages 5 to 14. Campers are grouped by age.

June 7 to August 20.

www.danceempire.com 8853 SW 132 St, Miami, FL 33176

Miami's International Riding Club Summer Camp Miami International Riding Club (MIRC) offers a full day equestrian program for kids ages 6-14, with interest in English Horseback Riding.

Camp includes riding lessons, horsemanship, and lessons about nature and horse care. Fun activities include playing games on and with horses, horse related crafts, and other outdoor games.

Tel. 305.775.9155 www.mirc-horses.com/summer-camp 22620 SW 134th Ave. Miami, FL 33170

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The Summer Camp programs featured in our guide are following state and local health protocols to ensure your child and camper's safety. Please feel free to reach out directly to camp directors for more information and registrations. There are still amazing opportunities for our Kiddos to grow and learn this summer with in-person and virtual camps.

Moonlighter’s Virtual Summer STEAM Maker Camp

Tel.: 305.833.3896 www.davidensigniatennis.com Pinecrest, Kendall Lakes and Kendall

All of your child’s favorite maker experiences… engineered to be done safely at home with Moonlighter

Area Stage Co. & Theatre Conservatory

Makerspace’s virtual summer camp.

Camp J Summer Camp Camp J Miami introduces your child to new experiences while building

A new project theme each week

Live your Broadway dreams onstage

confidence in a fun and safe

challenges your young maker to think

this summer! ASC will welcome

environment. Traditional Summer

critically, curiously, and creatively. All

students safely and enthusiastically

Camp and Performing Arts Camp

tools and materials will be delivered to

with two performing arts programs:

are available. Campers enjoy age

your home. Ages 7-12.

Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr. and Broadway

appropriate activities like sports, art,

Bites Musical Theatre Summer Camp.

STEM, swim, music and more. Our

Limited spots available!

23-acre campus has something for

Tel.: 305.699.2041 admin@moonlighterfablab.org

everyone. Inclusive camp program.

www.moonlighterfablab.org/learn/

Tel.: 305.666.2078

camps

www.areastage.org/summer

David Ensignia Tennis Summer Camp Get ready to participate in our annual

All are welcome. June 21 to August 13.

5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286 Miami, FL

Tel. 305.271.9000 ext. 273

33143

www.alperjcc.or/camp 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami FL 33176

Summer Camp Adventure at Coral Gables Museum

Tennis Summer Camp! Choose the

GMYS 2021 CANVAS Summer Camps

most convenient location for you in

Painting, sculpture, sewing, drawing,

Kendall or Pinecrest. Recreational

and collage integrated with acting,

Join us for a summer of color! This

tennis for beginner all ages. We welcome

costume design, photography,

year, our camps are themed CANVAS

all tennis levels! Organized training for

music, dance, recycling, history and

– a focus on music, color, timbre,

intermediate and advanced players,

architecture. Accepting 10 full time

texture, culture and more. This summer,

fun and competitive tennis games,

campers per age group. First come,

our students will get hands on: from

drills, warm ups and physical

first serve basis. Registration will open

tie-dying our own shirts to making

conditioning. Ages 4 to 17

soon! Two groups ages: 5-7 and 8-12.

instruments, we’ll be embracing life to the fullest! Scholarships Available. All

Tel. 305.603.8067

Abilities Welcome. June 14 to July 30.

education@coralgablesmuseum.org www.coralgablesmuseum.org

Tel. 305.667.4069

285 Aragon Ave. Miami, Fl. 33134

camp@gmys.org www.gmys.org/summer-camp-2021 Doral, Homestead & South Miami

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Locations.

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Tasty Fourth of July Recipes

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ireworks, family and food are what the Fourth of July is all about. Summer days are often spent with family and friends, soaking in the sun’s rays and enjoying outdoor living with warm-weather activities. Complement this year’s summertime excitement with food that matches your enthusiasm for the season.

Red, White and Blue Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 12

• 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix • 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1/2 teaspoon Blue McCormick Assorted Neon Food Colors & Egg Dye

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 teaspoons McCormick Red Food Color nonstick spray

• 1 container (16 ounces) white frosting • 1 cup raspberries • 1/2 cup blueberries Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Transfer 1 1/2 cups batter to small bowl and tint with neon blue food color. Tint remaining batter red by adding cocoa powder and red food color.

Pour each color batter into separate 9-by-5-inch loaf pans sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake blue-tinted cake 20-25 minutes; red-tinted cake 30-35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes.

Remove from pans; cool completely.

Trim cakes to remove rounded tops and edges. Slice red cake in half horizontally to form two thin layers.

Place one layer on platter. Slice remaining

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red cake layer in half lengthwise. Slice blue cake in half lengthwise. (Blue and red cakes should be same dimensions.)

Watermelon Berry Frozen Pops Servings: 8

• 6 cups watermelon • 1 cup blueberries, divided • 1 cup raspberries, divided • 3 tablespoons honey In blender, blend watermelon, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries and honey until smooth. Press through fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds.

Fill ice pop molds 3/4 full with liquid.

Add remaining whole blueberries and raspberries to molds. Insert sticks and freeze at least 4 hours, or until completely frozen. k

Find more recipes and ideas to fire up your Fourth of July at www.Culinary.net.

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Gables Family Literacy Festival A unique experience for all ages and abilities at The City Beautiful

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o promote summer reading and the literary arts, The City of Coral Gables hosted with a big success its inaugural Gables Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, May 29th at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center tree canopy. The event opened with a ribboncutting ceremony, Mayor Vince Lago, Vice Mayor Michael O. Mena, Commissioner Rhonda Anderson, Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez, District 6 School

Board Member Mari Tere Rojas, SCRC Vice Chair Sam Joseph, Parks & Recreation staff, teachers, parents, children, and volunteers were in attendance.

At the daylong celebration, attendees participating in the cultural event enjoyed a Scholastic street fair with literacy exhibitors and vendors, free literacy screenings and evaluations, children’s activities, book donation and exchange areas, storytelling, petting zoo, balloons artist, food trucks, and much more.

The event was possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables Community Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Affairs, Information Technology, Economic Development, Public Works, Public Service, the City Manager’s Office, and the City Commission. k

For more information about the Gables Family Literacy Festival and community partners resources visit www.coralgables.com/GablesLiteracyFestival

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traditions

A special day dedicated to Dad with all the good stuff!

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ere are 5 ideas for a memorable holiday that include all the right ingredients: good food, good fun, exercise, the great outdoors, some laughs and tons of love.

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Cards and Crafts There’s no need to get to the store when you have supplies at home! Have everyone in the family make Dad a card or poster from scratch. Have fun with it and get creative! Draw pictures, cut out words from old Kiddos magazines and paste them on, or make handprints with paint. Write him a meaningful note about how much you love him. When you’re done, hide the card or poster someplace he won’t find it until you’re ready to present it to him.

WRITTEN BY: Camille Lucy

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Awesome Sides Nothing goes better with grilling than some delicious sides!

Invite the kids to help you cook (and freshen up on their at-home math and science skills by measuring and mixing ingredients). We love the idea of homemade mac and cheese! Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 (8 ounce) box of elbow macaroni into the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm, around 8 minutes. Drain. Melt ¼ cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper to taste until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Slowly pour 2 cups milk into the butterflour mixture while continuously stirring until it’s smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated. And voila, the perfect homemade mac and cheese to go with any barbecue or Dad’s favorite dish for his special day!

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Catch Me if You Can Play a game of catch outside or take a spin around the yard to catch one another in a game of freeze tag! The game doesn’t matter, it’s all about fun and movement. Want to go the extra mile? Who ever gets tagged has to list 3 amazing qualities about Dad!

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Got Sun? If the weather is nice, enjoy a dip in the pool together as a family. Play some classic games like Marco Polo or volleyball.

No pool? No problem! Get creative with ways to cool off like running through the sprinkler or using the hose.

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Camping Chez Le Père (at Dad’s) Enjoy a beautiful family staycation in the comfort of your own yard! Pitch the tent, light the bonfire and roast up some marshmallows for s’mores. Share your favorite memories about Dad around the fireplace, or name the top 3 reasons you really love and appreciate him. Bring out the cards everyone made, or poster, and present them to him to close out the evening. For extra mood-boosting, string some lights around the yard or decorate!

You don’t need a fancy restaurant or outing to show Dad just how much you love and appreciate him. A simple but thoughtful day spent home with the family is the best gift you can give him for Father’s Day. k

Camille Lucy is a Certified Holistic Health Coach/Reiki & Raindrop Technique Practitioner/Meditation & Yoga Instructor, Ordained Holistic Minister, graphic and web designer, business consultant, and animal rescue volunteer/advocate.

She is also a writer, a Mother of 3 girls, an artist, a Life-and-Love Junkie, a Self-Expression and Development advocate, and - well, you get the point - she’s a lot of things, just like all of us. Camille is also author of, "The (Real) Love Experiment: Explore Love, Relationships & The Self," and owner of the inspirational clothing line, LIT Gear, at www.LetsAllGetLit.com. Learn more about her and her adventure(s) at www.CamilleLucy.com. it’s just about kids | kiddosmagazine.com

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cool stuff

Coach New York

Blue Juice - Father's Day Set

B4 Adventure

4Fun Cosmic Glow Mini Golf

3.3 fl. oz. - 1.3 fl. oz.

Eau de Toilette.

Modern. Fresh. Invigorating. Give dad the opportunity of ultimate self expression and optimism. Discover these bold scents for the classic and iconic man.

Available at www.macys.com

Old World Christmas

God Bless America Heart

Get the family together or group of buddies for birthday party to play a round of miniature golf in 5 hole course. Play independently too! Easy to set up: Simply roll out the golf mat and set up the obstacles in any configuration. Great to be active indoors or outdoors! Ages 3+ Available at www.amazon.com

Summer Essentials for Dads & Kids

Here the heart is wrapped with red, white and blue, the colors of the flag of the United States of America.

The God Bless America Heart stands for unity, freedom, and love of country.

Available at www.oldworldchristmas.com

Boys & Girls

Swimwear collection Bonbon Swim X Lark boy board shorts & girl one-piece loong sleeve rashguard (UPF 50+) is consciously made 100% recycled polyester that is quick dry, and super soft, in our custom Summer Sunrise print. Make the perfect sibling combo!

Available at www.larkadventurewear.com

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1.2.3 Sand Bakery & Knight’s Castle Sand Bucket. Hit the beach this summer with either of these adorable, high-quality pails and shovels. Perfect for the beach or backyard fun, each set has three different molds. Perfect for little ones can bring imaginative play to the beach or sandbox.

Available on www.playmobil.us.

W-FAN

Keep Your Cool and become a fan of the W-FAN! The blade-less, battery operated wearable fan will keep you cooler during the summer's hot and humid months. Sleek, lightweight and super quiet, the fan can be worn around your neck to keep you cool all summer long! Includes a USB cord for charging.

Available at www.spiceoflifeusa.com

The LumiCharge II LED

Lark Adventurewear

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Desk Lamp

Dad will love this all-in-one desk lamp!

Contemporary and multi-functional, it will steal the show! Perfect for the kitchen, hallway, bedroom or home/office desk.

Includes a Universal Phone Dock, clock w/date, time and alarm.

Available at www.thelumicharge.com

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MDPLS Summer Reading Challenge 2021

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Open to all ages from June 5 - August 7, 2021. This year’s event theme “Tails and Tales" ign up now for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Sign up for the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s annual Summer Reading Challenge! Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book and each library program or event you attend earns you an entry into a drawing to win prizes including a Butterfly World special gift pass, two tickets to any HistoryMiami Museum City Tours Walking Tours, Miami Marlins autographed memorabilia, one-year family membership to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Wendy’s gift cards and much more. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning!

Participating in the Summer Reading Challenge as a family is a fun way to encourage reading and help students avoid the “summer slide,” the loss of

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skills gained during the school year.

Additionally, children who see parents and adults in their lives reading tend to read more and build healthier reading habits.

You can earn more chances to win by attending any library program. Every event you attend gets you an additional entry into the drawing. Just make sure to add it to your online reading and activity log.

Avoid the “Summer Slide” Children and teens who aren't actively reading or participating in other learning activities during the summer can succumb to the "summer slide," losing out on valuable academic skills that were gained during the school year.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning have made it even harder to retain these gains.

To keep those skills finely tuned and avoid the “summer slide,” all you need is a little bit of practice. Reading for just 20 minutes a day, listening to books and exploring new types of materials like magazines, can keep you on track. Best of all, you can access all these materials for free with your library card!

Adults who join in also provide an added benefit to their children, who tend to read more and build healthier reading habits, as a result. Parents can also help their children stay engaged and continue learning through the MDPLS Online Homework Help & Tutoring Program.

Free, 30 minute one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions with certified teachers are available by appointment throughout the summer from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays through August 21 to all K-12 students who reside in Miami Dade County.

Tutoring is available in reading and Summer Reading Challenge 2021 Supporting Sponsors

math. For more information, visit www.mdpls.org/tutor This summer grab your library card and visit your local branch or online library to check out books, audiobooks, magazines and more and start reading. Don’t have a library card? Sign up for an eCard and get immediate access to our online library. k

Visit www.mdpls.org/summerreading to sign up and for more information.

Don't miss our Summer Sale!

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• Sparklers, which are often considered

harmless enough for children, can burn up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can cause severe third-degree burns.

• Never wear loose-fitting clothing. If

you have long hair, be sure to tie it back when handling fireworks.

• STOP, DROP and ROLL: If clothing

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hile fireworks are a fun part of 4th of July celebrations, safety should always come first to create a safe and enjoyable time for everyone.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) reminds everyone that, even though having fun is important, knowing how to use fireworks safely is essential to avoiding fire emergencies.

who have acquired these fireworks elsewhere for recreational use are only allowed to utilize them on three specified dates each year: Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• Light fireworks outdoors, on a driveway or other paved surface, at least 25 feet away from houses, vehicles, grassy areas, trees, and other combustible materials.

• Prevent a trash fire by soaking

used fireworks in a pail of water before throwing them in the trash.

• Keep an ABC-rated home fire

extinguisher, garden hose or water bucket nearby at all times in case of an emergency.

• Celebrate 4th of July with moderation.

• Never aim or shoot fireworks at animals, people or into crowds.

Adults consuming alcohol should not be handling fireworks. Make sure to stay hydrated with water.

Celebrate Independence Day safely by following these safety precautions:

• Light one firework at a time and remain

• The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by

• Always buy fireworks from approved

• Wear safety goggles to protect the

The improper use of fireworks has the potential to cause fires, serious injuries and even death.

vendors. Make sure to always read and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions.

• Never buy used or illegal fireworks.

at a safe distance from the device.

eyes from flying debris or sparks.

• Never ignite fireworks in metal or glass containers.

Anything that propels itself through the air, detonates or explodes is illegal in Miami-Dade County and is very dangerous.

• Never attempt to re-ignite “duds”, or

• As per Senate Bill SB140,

where fireworks are used.

although in Miami-Dade County there are no approved vendors who are authorized to sell fireworks, such as firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles, consumers

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fireworks that did not work the first time.

• Always keep a close eye on minors • Children should be

supervised when handling sparklers and fireworks, as they can cause severe burns and eye injuries.

attending a public fireworks show put on by trained professionals.

• Due to an increased use of hand

sanitizers, in which the main ingredient is alcohol, be cautious when handling fireworks, as hand sanitizers are highly flammable and can cause serious burns.

Do your part to celebrate 4th of July safely. Remember that getting vaccinated, practicing social distancing, and wearing a mask is vital to help protect ourselves and others from the spread of COVID-19. k

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1. Sleepy Story

4. If I Was the Sunshine

By Mario Levrero A young boy named Nicolás asks for a story from his very sleepy father, Mario Levrero. Each tale begrudgingly bestowed on Nicolás drifts deeper into a beguiling dream world, telling of an elastic gentleman who stretches his body across town to effortlessly slip into bed, or of another sleepy young man who curls inside an upside-down umbrella to take a snooze.

Ages 5-8 www.elsewhereeditions.org

By Julie Fogliano A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share.

Through clever, thought-provoking verse and warmly evocative art, the author explore the awe-inspiring nature of relationships, love, and connection.

Ages 4-8 www.simonandschuster.com

2. Juan Hormiga

By Gustavo Rodán Juan Hormiga, the greatest storyteller of his entire anthill, loves to recount his fearless grandfather’s adventures.

When Juan and his fellow ants gather around for storytime, he hypnotizes all with tales of his grandfather’s many exploits – including his escape from an eagle’s talons and the time he leapt from a tree with just a leaf for a parachute. With whimsical, irresistible illustrations.

Ages 5-8 www.elsewhereeditions.org

3. Dinos Vs Machines

By Eric Geron Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each dinosaur and machine. Discover the pointy horns of the triceratops, the scorching speeds of a motorcycle, the bat-like wings of the pterodactyl, and the digging power of the bulldozer.

Ages 5-10 www.quartoknows.com

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5. In My Heart

By Mackenzie Porter This is what a mother tells her child as she leaves for work each day. This lovely board book perfectly captures the sentiment that many women feel about being a working mom. The lyrical text takes us through a mother’s day away, showing us that although she’s working hard, her child is always on her mind and always in her heart.

Ages baby & up www.simonandschuster.com

6. Coloring Your Way to Better English

By Larry W. Hilliard This book provides a relationshipbuilding tool to be used by parents, guardians, and educators so they can teach the kids in their care everything from what nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs are to the components that make up sentences as well as more complicated grammar rules.

Ages 4-8 www.amazon.com

7. Grammy Doesn't Remember My Name

By Lynn W. Hall It was written to provide comfort to children who have a loved one (grandparent or relative) dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's, and who find the situation confusing and sad. "Grammy may not be the person she used to be, but that doesn't mean she doesn't still love us" - is the message we hope our story tells.

Ages 5-10 www.amazon.com

8. The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes: 1,001+ Punny Jokes Your Pops Will Love Telling Over and Over and Over…

By Gordon Hideaki Nagai A massive collection of laughable, cheesy jokes perfect for amusing dads while slightly embarrassing the kids. Now, no father will ever lack new material to make his kids facepalm. Drawing on the lighthearted humor of wordplay and surprise, these 1001 familyfriendly jokes are appropriate to share anytime, anywhere.

All ages www.ulyssespress.com

9. The iPhone Photography Book: How to Get Professional-Looking Images Using the Camera You Always Have With You

By Scott Kelby Learn to take great photos with your iPhone—the camera you always have with you!

Imagine if someone took the same photographic techniques, principles, and tools used by high-end and professional photographers, but applied them to shooting with an iPhone.

Imagine the type of images you’d be able to create using those same ideas. Well, finally, somebody has. www.rockynook.com k

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A new special exhibition at Frost Science in Downtown Miami While the two groups are closely related, pterosaurs were not dinosaurs!

These flying reptiles were actually the first vertebrate animals to evolve powered flight, diversifying into more than 150 species of all shapes and sizes spreading across the planet over a period of 150 million years until they went extinct 66 million years ago.

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or as long as dinosaurs walked the Earth, flying animals called pterosaurs ruled the skies. They ranged from the size of a sparrow to that of a two-seater plane. These close relatives of dinosaurs are the focus of the new summer exhibition at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs.

Presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, this is the largest exhibition about these flying reptiles ever mounted in the United States.

As you journey through the Mesozoic era you’ll encounter a variation of pterosaurs from pint-size to truly gargantuan through full-size models including the colossal Tropeognathus mesembrinus, with a wingspan of more than 25 feet, soaring overhead and the sparrow-size Nemicolopterus crypticus, with a wingspan of 10 inches, to a full-size model of a 33-foot-wingspan Quetzalcoatlus northropi—the largest pterosaur species known to date.

Visitors of the exhibition will dig into the fossilization process, discover research by scientists and leading paleontologists around the world and view rare pterosaur fossil casts from Italy, Germany, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil.

Interactive experiences that immerse visitors in the mechanics of pterosaur flight will also bring the ancient reptiles to life, including a motion sensor-based interactive that allows you to use your body to “pilot” two species of pterosaurs through virtual prehistoric landscapes. k

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs is on view through Monday, September 6, 2021. Admission is included with all museum admission tickets. Learn more and buy tickets at www.frostscience.org.

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JUNE SATURDAY

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THROUGH SAT. AUGUST 21

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express $1 Family Movies Tuesdays & Wednesdays All Summer Long!

Frost Science Exhibition Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Not dinosaurs. Not birds. Just amazing.

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, a special exhibition landing at Frost Science on May 15, invites you to journey through the Mesozoic era and discover the largest flying animals that ever lived. www.frostscience.org/pterosaurs.

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2021 Summer Movie Express series! Tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, Smallfoot, Kung Fu Panda and many more.

Theatre opening times vary so check participating theatres for feature start times.

For more details visit www.regmovies.com

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Family Day on Aragon Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave. Miami, Fl. 33134 3:00 p.m to 6:00 pm Join us every second Saturdays for engaging fun family activities: arts & crafts, live music and free admission for the whole family to the museum’s exhibits and more! Our ArtistIn-Residence for the season will offer special programming during each Family Day event.

For more information visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org Free event.

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The Real Food Academy Father's Day Special 570 NE 81st St. Miami, FL 33138 Classs 9:45 am - 11:30 am In Comfort Food Made Healthy you can have cake and eat it too with these guilt-free recipes. We've rounded up our favorite healthy comfort foods.

Check out this Menu!

No class better class illustrates our slogan that “We Don’t Change The Dish We Change The Ingredients”.

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To register visit www.therealfoodacademy.com

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4th of July Weekend at Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue Miami, FL 33157 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy reduced cost admission for non-members at $4 per person to the Deering Estate 4th of July weekend. Pack a picnic and enjoy a day by the bay! Purchase tickets for July 3, July 4, or July 5 (ages 4 and up).

Free for children age 3 and under.

For more information visitwww.deeringestate.org

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Every First Saturday of the Month, Gold Coast Railroad Museum opens its doors to all guests for a free day of fun, food, games, history, and lots of trains!

For more information visit gcrm.org

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Kiddos Magazine Back to School & 8th Anniversary Event!

Presented by Dade County Federal Credit Union Suniland Park 12855 Pinecrest Parkway, Pinecrest, FL 33156 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Come and celebrate with us our 8th Anniversary and Back to School Event all in one awesome party! One day filled with arts & crafts, face painting, balloon artist, science and arts projects, Back to School exhibitors, toddler paly area, photobooth, sports, characters, food, music, raffles and much more!

For more information visit kiddosmagazine.com Free admission

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Free First Saturday at Gold Coast Railroad Museum 12450 SW 152nd St. Miami, FL 33177 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

This free monthly program features hands-on activities for children (1 to 4 pm) and adults as well as guided tours and occasional guest artists and performers.

Free admission and open to the public.

For more information visit www.pamm.org

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This summer, Area Stage Company is offering two exciting theatre education experiences.

irst, Broadway Bites Musical Theatre Summer Camp is available for ages 5-18. These are week-long performance intensives where students will hone their singing, dancing, and acting skills by working with our experienced instructors. The program will run for 10 one-week sessions this summer: June 14th through August 20th, 2021. Students can opt to attend one week, all 10 weeks, or any number in between. Each week is a new experience, focusing on a different show from the musical theatre cannon.

Throughout the week, students will learn selections from the chosen musical and perform them at an open showcase for friends and family on Friday. Past years have included mini productions of Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical, Frozen, Shrek the Musical, Aladdin, Into the Woods, and more! Students will be taught the core principals of theatre including collaboration, professionalism, and discipline, while

also improving on their technical skills.

Students should expect to dance, act, and sing every day. Sessions will include foundational instruction as well as time devoted to learning material specific to that week’s performance.

June 14th - August 20th, 2021 Group 1: Ages 5-9, M-F 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Group 2: Ages 10+, M-F 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm If you are more interested in being part of a full production, join Mary Poppins Jr.!

Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Students participating in this production should expect

5 questions to kickstart summer reading conversations 1. Look at the cover. What do you think this book is about?

2. How did this story make you feel?

3. Who is your favorite character? Why? 4. What did you learn?

5. If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?

For more summer resources visit: www.scholastic.com/summer

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intense, but fun rehearsal days. Though the main focus of these sessions is the rehearsal and production of Mary Poppins Jr., participants will also gain a deep understanding of theatre as a process.

Professionalism will be strongly emphasized with the cast in addition to education in the areas of acting, singing, and dancing.

Students will gain technical prowess in these three core areas while also learning what is expected of an actor throughout the rehearsal process for a large musical.

Participants should be prepared to work hard, have fun, and jump in with both feet!

Session II: ages 6-18 Waitlist only June 14th - July 8th, M-F, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Session II: ages 6-18 July12th-August5th,M-F,9:00am-2:00pm

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