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CONTENTS
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8 BABIES | 0-1 YEARS
Top 10 gifts for expectant moms
SIDS: Recommendations expanded for prevention
AMISH COOK
Fruity popcorn balls
Life Steps
Special features, tips and more
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EXPECTING Top 10 gifts for expectant moms
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BABIES | 0-1 YEARS SIDS: New recommendations
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TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARS Making music!
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TYKES | 4-8 YEARS The truth about minivans
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PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARS Addicted to electronic media
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TEENS | 13-18 YEARS High school: Good time to earn college credit
Humor Helps 23
FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY Local families share their funny stories
Calendar 26-29
Teachable moments 5
The ‘furever’ friend can have many benefits Wear your generosity Make a joyful noise: The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir ‘Tis the season for arts education Fruity popcorn balls
FAMILY EVENTS Activities for you and your family
POOPED-OUT PARENT PAGE A chance to win a gift card!
CORRECTION: The September/October cover kids were named incorrectly. The girl in the photo was Emerson Krull.
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AUBRIE STACKHOUSE, 14, Huntertown, homeschooled; Ian Devine, 10, Fort Wayne, Lafayette Meadows Elementary; and Madeline Gerig, 10, Fort Wayne, homeschooled. fwFamily.com
<<< LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to our November/December issue! I hope as you read it you become inspired to share some of the wonderful music of the holiday season with the children in your life. In addition, I hope you discover ways to incorporate music into your life yearround. We should not limit our “joyful noise-making” to the holiday season! Music is meant to be enjoyed every day! Speaking of joyful, our family is blessed with the news that our granddaughter Jane, who will be 2 in early February, will be joined by a brother or sister sometime in February, if all goes according to schedule. You can see Jane in her “school” THIS IS JANE’S NEW BABY SISTER OR BROTHER. photo — she was 18 The photo, taken at 19 weeks, shows the baby’s months at the time — and head and belly. The baby is due in February. you can see the new baby at 19 weeks. The baby’s head was down, so you see the head and belly. From the ultrasound, our daughter thinks this baby looks more like her. Jane, so far, resembles her father. A big thank you to the readers who submit ideas for articles for this magazine and then, working with me, write them. For example, Tammy Glaum wrote, “I am an avid Family Magazine reader and I have a suggestion for a story for you! There is a Fort Wayne-based company called The Ray of Life (coat4coat.com) that sells jackets for fall and winter. They are a onefor-one company — for every coat they sell they donate the same to children in need. It would be a JANE DANKEL, 18 MONTHS, is the great opportunity for your readers to get involved in granddaughter of Terry and Grace helping kids in their own communities stay warm Housholder of Kendallville. this winter … I visit Fort Wayne every weekend to see family …” I agreed with Tammy that it sounded like good information for our readers, and she agreed to write the article in this issue. Other articles in this issue were conceived in similar ways. Once again, I urge you to support the Friends of the Family who keep this magazine free for you. They are listed on the inside back cover and back cover. Please tell them thank you! In the greater Fort Wayne area this magazine is free to anyone who requests it. Outside of this area, mail subscriptions are available. And, of course, you can read it online in its entirety at fwfamily.com. Wishing you much family-focused joy!
Volume 8, Issue 6 November/December 2012 Greater FW Family aims to provide parents with helpful information so they can make sound decisions while raising and educating their children. Every child is unique. Please consider your child’s individual development and needs when using parenting information. Authors’ opinions and advice presented in FW Family do not necessarily reflect the opinions of FW Family and may not be applicable to all children. We welcome your comments.
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NOVEMBER, DECEMBER CONTRIBUTORS >>>
DR. JOHN ROSEMOND >>>
Rosemond is Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely-read parenting authority. He is a best-selling author, columnist, speaker and family psychologist. More information at rosemond.com.
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MELINDA HAINES Haines is director of Community Arts Academy and assistant to the dean for community engagement at the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Contact her at 481-6059 or online: ipfw.edu/vpa/caa
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Coffman is the program manager for the College and Career Counseling (C3) initiative of the Indiana Youth Institute. C3 offers driveofyourlife.org and triptocollege.org to explore career options and college.
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Kline works for the Noble County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department as a dispatcher and is a member of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department. He also takes photos for KPC Media Group. He can be reached at ckline@kpcnews.net.
Glaum is office manager of United Roll Forming, Elkhart. Contact her at tlglaum7@yahoo.com.
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DEB LEVY
ERIN DOUCETTE
Levy is the regional program director for Arts for Learning, the Indiana affiliate of Young Audiences. She can be reached at dlevy@yaindy.org.
Doucette is the presentation editor for KPC Media Group, leading design and layout for several of its publications. She, her husband, Stephen, daughters Ella, 5, and Eva, 2, live in Huntertown. Her blog can be read at fwfamily.com. She can be emailed at erind@fwfamily.com.
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ANITA PATTISON
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Pattison is director of Client Services for Life and Family Services, Kendallville. Contact her at 347-5720 or a.pattison@mediacombb.net. She resides in Kendallville with her husband, Scot,t and son, Matt.
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(GAFF) JOHNSON
Johnson is a 2003 East Noble High School graduate. She studied physics at Dickinson College and the University of Maryland and now lives in southern California with her husband, Michael, and their son, Felix, 1. Contact her at kristina.t.johnson@gmail.com.
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BABY SHOWER
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10 gifts for
expectant moms
BY ANITA PATTISON Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to remember the mom-to-be is a person as well as a soon-to-be mom, so some of these suggestions are for pampering. Here are some great gifts ideas for your favorite mom-to-be: Some expectant moms have trouble sleeping and maneuvering with a baby-sized tummy and stretched muscles, so why not consider a massage? Make sure the spa or professional knows when scheduling that their client is pregnant.
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environmentally-conscious and want to use cloth diapers but hope to guard against leaks. If they prefer disposable, consider purchasing a name-brand diaper for younger babies; some babies have sensitive skin or reactions to off-brand diapers.
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If she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite comfortable with a massage but could use a bit of pampering, why not splurge for a gift certificate for a pedicure, manicure or facial?
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If she is planning on breastfeeding, consider a pretty nursing gown or buttonup pajamas to make nursing in the middle of night easier for the sleep-deprived new mom. If you want to be helpful but would prefer to purchase a gift more useful for caring for the baby, here are a few other great gift ideas you may consider:
LEFT, THE SLEEVELESS SCOOP NECK Stretch Fabric Nursing
Nightgown is at Motherhood Maternity for $16.99. The Spaghetti Strap Square Neck Empire Seam Nursing Pajama Set is a great gift to make a nursing mother feel beautiful and to make her life easier. The pajamas are $36.98 at Motherhood Maternity.
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Diaper wipes are always a sure bet! Make sure you buy unscented wipes to avoid irritation or a skin reaction. Helping a soon-to-be mom stock up on wipes will earn lots of brownie points! See GIFTS page 7
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All new parents are going to need diapers, and lots of them!! Ask if they prefer cloth or disposable. There are great products out for moms who are
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DIAPERS ARE OFTEN A GREAT GIFT for a new mom.
Resource centers Many cities have a pregnancy resource center to help women facing an unplanned pregnancy. These centers vary in the services they provide, such as free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy option counseling, help with material items, and pregnancy and parenting education. Area pregnancy resource centers are listed here. All the phone numbers have the 260 area code unless indicated otherwise. A HOPE CENTER AT PRIMETIME 3701 S. Calhoun St., Suite C, Fort Wayne 969-4357 A HOPE CENTER PREGNANCY & RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES 3630 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, 422-3544 A HOPE CENTER SOUTHWEST 4705 Illinois Road, Suite 115, Fort Wayne, 969-6633
bags, purses, etc. and a canopy overhead to protect baby from the sun’s harmful rays.
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A baby bouncer is a must-have! Most styles have a vibration or musical feature to help soothe a fussy baby. This gives newborns a safe place to rest while parents are busy with other tasks.
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A good car seat is essential. Infant car seats have a detachable base that stays in the vehicle, allowing a sleeping baby to be taken from the car without removing them from the car seat. These handy car seats also have a built-in carrying handle. There are a large range of styles and prices available.
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A stroller that allows the backrest to recline for a sleeping infant is a great gift! The most useful strollers have a storage compartment underneath for diaper
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New safety standards recommend that all infants be put in sleep sacks to nap during the day or sleep at night. A sleep sack takes the place of blankets in baby’s crib. Several brands and thicknesses are available, and many parents find they are better because Baby can’t kick off blankets in the night and become chilled. Sleep sacks take away the danger of a blanket blocking Baby’s airway and causing suffocation. Be sure to buy more than one in case of middle-of-the-night diaper leaks.
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If all else fails, parents-to-be can always use a gift card from their favorite baby or maternity store. Gift cards can be used after baby arrives to purchase items not received from baby showers, or to supplement the weekly need for diapers, wipes or formula.
A HOPE CENTER AT GRABILL 13410 Main St., Grabill, 422-3544 Client website: ahopecenter.org Donor website: ahcfriends.org DeKalb Council on Pregnancy Inc. 211 N. Jackson St., Auburn, 925-3267
Family Friendly Commercial Free
COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA 711 E. Harcourt, Angola, 668-7773 Donor website: cpcni.org COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA 830 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-7377 Donor website: cpcni.org HEARTLINE PREGNANCY CENTER 1515 Provident Drive, Suite 180, Warsaw 574-267-5110 website: heartlinepregnancycenter.org Pregnancy Resource Center Life and Family Services 201 S. Park Ave., Kendallville, 347-5720 Client website: pregnancyresourcesnc.com or lfsfamilies.org Donor website: friendsoflfs.org
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N E W B O R N S A F E T Y U P D AT E S
CAN YOU SPOT THE DANGERS?
Although this baby is on his back, he is sleeping on loose blankets and on the soft surface of a parent’s bed. These are potential risks for SIDS in young children.
SIDS: Recommendations expanded for prevention NEWS FROM THE INDIANA PERINATAL NETWORK The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its infant sleep recommendations from being only SIDS-focused to those that can reduce the risk of all sleeprelated infant deaths including SIDS. The recommendations include supine (lying on the back) positioning, use of a firm sleep surface, breastfeeding, room-sharing without bed-sharing, routine immunizations, consideration of a pacifier, and avoiding soft bedding, overheating, and exposure to tobacco smoke, alcohol and illicit drugs. Highlights of the recommendations are: • The supine sleep position is recommended for infants to reduce the risk of SIDS; side sleeping is not safe and is not advised. Preterm infants should be placed on their backs as soon as possible. 8
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Newborn infants should be placed supine within the first few hours after birth. • Supervised, awake tummy time on a daily basis can promote motor development and minimize the risk of positional plagiocephaly (flattened head). • Infants should sleep in a safetyapproved crib, portable crib, play yard or bassinet. Car seats or other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep, particularly for young infants. • The terms “bed-sharing” and “cosleeping” are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonymous, and the AAP recommends use of the terms “roomsharing” and “bed-sharing.” Room-sharing without bed-sharing is recommended. Devices promoted to make bed-sharing “safe” are not recommended. • Wedges and positioning devices are not recommended. Bumper pads and fwFamily.com
similar devices are not recommended. • If a breastfeeding mother brings the infant into the adult bed for nursing, the infant should be returned to a separate sleep surface when the mother is ready for sleep. • There is no evidence linking various toxicants to SIDS. A toxicant is a type of poison that is made by humans or introduced into the environment by human activity. On the other hand, a toxin is a poison produced naturally by an organism (e.g. plant, animal, insect). • Newer published reports support the protective role of breastfeeding for SIDS. • The evidence continues to show no causal relationship between immunizations and SIDS and suggests that vaccination may have a protective effect against SIDS. More information online: indianaperinatal.org.
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FAMILY PETS
The ‘furever’ friend can have many benefits Choosing the right dog
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER A number of studies are showing that pets can actually help children be healthier and better readers. Those benefits are in addition to the fun a pet can provide and the lessons about responsibility that accompany helping to care for a pet. A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics found that children who lived with dogs or cats during their first year of life were healthier overall and had fewer respiratory tract symptoms or infections than kids with no dog. “Studies have shown that babies introduced to households with dogs experience fewer allergies overall, not just pet allergies,” said Dr. Wesley Burks, chair of the University of North Carolina Department of Pediatrics. The effect of helping the baby’s health was stronger for dogs than for cats. The study said children with pet dogs were 44 percent less likely to develop ear infections and 29 percent less likely to have used antibiotics during their first year. Another study showed that dogs can help kids love to read. “Dogs not only help children learn to read, they help children learn to love reading,” said Michael Amiri, coauthor with his wife, Linda, of the children’s book, “Shellie, the Magical dog” (shelliethemagicaldog.com). “And that’s true of for children with and without learning disabilities.” Amiri said ways dogs help kids learn to love reading include: • No embarrassment. Dogs won’t laugh when mistakes happen. • Confidence boosting. • Polite listening. Dogs are social creatures and enjoy the sound of a calm voice speaking to them. • Fun. Reading to a lovable friend for an hour of homework is just plain fun. Looking for the perfect pet takes time and work, but doing so will help your family find the breed and type of pet that is just right for you, said Bonnie Buell, owner of Pawsitively Paradise Pet Resort, 43 N. C.R. 200W, Angola. Shelters and rescues are wonderful places to find your “furever” family members — just do research and ask for help from trainers, vets and breed organizations to get advice on dog behavior to guide you, Buell said. fwFamily.com
Questions to ask when choosing the dog that will be just right for your family. 1. How is this breed with children? 2. Good with other pets? Not just dogs, but cats, birds, rabbits, etc. 3. Is my climate suitable for this breed? 4. How does this pet handle separation? 5. How much exercise does it require? 6. How trainable? 7. Does this breed do well with strangers? 8. How much grooming is required? 9. Are there special health concerns or genetic issues? 10. Does this breed have a “job” requirement?
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DEVELOPING MINDS
FELIX, 16 MONTHS, takes
advantage of every opportunity he can find to be a music maker.
KRISTY JOHNSON
Making music! ‘‘
Not only does music help stimulate and refine the auditory senses, but it also helps cultivate an understanding of rhythm, pitch and tempo. Kristy Johnson
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Everyday objects can turn kitchen into concert hall
BY KRISTY JOHNSON Music is magical in our house. Time for dinner and Felix is fussing? Play the demo track from the keyboard in the living room, and suddenly he’s ready to eat. Time to play and we’re tired of the same old toys? Turn on his favorite silly song — a Spanish tune that translates roughly as “Clap, Clap, Clap” — and soon we are dancing around the living room. Time for bed? Sing “Baby Mine” from “Dumbo” fwFamily.com
for three seconds, and he immediately calms down. Some toddlers have blankies or stuffed animals; our kid has his “Take-Along Tunes” music box. While Felix’s affinity for music borders on extreme, music has fundamental merits for all children. Not only does music help stimulate and refine the auditory senses, but it also helps cultivate an understanding of rhythm, pitch and tempo. In fact, several studies have shown that children process musical and speech sequences in a similar manner, meaning that the repetition See MUSIC page 11
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of songs, rhyming, and melodic babbling encourages the development of both music and language. Other research indicates that exposure to music can increase mathematical aptitude later in life. Music can even aid in gross motor development, as the sense of rhythm facilitates tasks such as walking, running and skipping. But you don’t need to be Beethoven to reap these rewards; music can be easy, cheap and fun, especially by using everyday objects as homemade instruments. Metal mixing bowls, pots and pans accompanied by the classic wooden spoon can quickly turn your living room into a garage-band concert hall. Have your budding drummer tap out the beat while you sing and dance to “Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes” or some other treasured tune. Mix up the sounds with a metal whisk or fork. One of our favorite twists is to drop palm-sized river rocks into the metal bowl from a height of a few feet. Not only does the impact fill the living room with a glorious gong-like sound, but the whole bowl vibrates, leading to a cascade of giggles and a unique sensory experience. Shakers and rattles are another fantastic way to get everyone up and moving to the beat. Make your own maraca by filling a toilet paper roll with your choice of noise-making material, such as uncooked rice or pasta, popcorn kernels, birdseed, aquarium pebbles, peppercorns, coarse sand, tiny beads or even small jingle bells. Staple the ends of the toilet paper roll closed and cover the roll with colorful duct tape to protect little hands and mouths. After you shake, rattle and roll all the wiggles away, give the shoebox guitar a try. This old stand-by is perfect for strengthening fine motor skills during more low-key music moments. Quickly make your own six-string by stretching rubber bands of different thicknesses and tensions around a shoe or tissue box. Then, pluck away! Your family band doesn’t have to stop here — tambourines, coffee can bongo drums and pot lid cymbals can instantly inspire a play date parade. You don’t even need instruments! Use your body to march, jump, spin, skip, tap, clap and roll to the rhythm of your favorite songs. Anything that allows your little one to actively experience music will have an everlasting effect on his or her body, brain and rock ‘n’ roll future. And that’s music to my ears.
Meal-time Mania Try these strategies to maximize nutrition and enjoyment at your family’s dinner table. æ Lead by example — If you’re asking your child to eat certain foods, then you should eat them too. æ A parent decides when and what to offer — The child decides which and how much to eat. Do not give your child adult-sized portions or force him or her to clean the plate. æ Don’t give up on healthy alternatives — Continue to offer healthy foods along with family favorites. It can take up to 20 or more exposures for a child to accept a new food. æ Get creative — Try hiding small amounts of pureed or grated vegetables, such as carrots, in casseroles, soups or sauces. æ Kitchen helper — Involve your child with ageappropriate tasks. Kids are more interested in what is served when they help plan or prepare meals. Your child will enjoy helping to prepare this recipe. Leave the apple slicing to a parent.
Turkey, Spinach and Apple Wrap 1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayo 2 tsp. honey mustard 2 whole-wheat flour tortillas 4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces) 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper thin 2 c. baby spinach leaves, or two large leaves of soft, leafy green lettuce Wash and dry spinach. Combine mayo and mustard. Spread edges of each tortilla with mayo mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of spinach on top of tortillas and top each layer with turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the tortilla closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the tortilla as tightly as possible. Cover each tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle. Reference: www.aicr.org
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FAMILY LIFE
The truth about
minivans
Beloved family car seems to draw many haters BY ERIN DOUCETTE I have a confession that I haven’t really been hiding, but I’m not exactly shouting it from the rooftops either. I want a minivan. Whew. It feels good to get that out. I’ve been researching them online, even driving through car lots for a closer look. But one day, while searching on the Internet, I accidentally came across a lot of rants about them. I have realized there is a real subculture of minivan haters among us. Many people I know. Moms I know. One mom of three kids. They make gagging noises and swear that they will never be one of “those moms.” Those “soccer moms.” But the thing is, I don’t really care. I don’t really care if people think I’m a soccer mom. I literally am a mom of a daughter who plays soccer. Personally, I think there are deeper issues that the minivan haters have and I want to clear up some of those misconceptions. Perception: They think that minivan moms are the same moms who made “mom jeans” famous, who have given up on style, romance and anything that was in their lives pre-children. My input: I certainly will not be wearing mom jeans. There was one time I accidentally got a pair when “high-waisted” jeans were coming back in style. I immediately got rid of them once I realized what they were. Also, we will most likely take my husband’s car for date nights. Perception: They think minivans are just 12
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ELLA DOUCETTE, 5, on the left, and sister Eva, 2, right, ride with cousin Finn Cupp, 5, on a
road trip to a family wedding recently. The minivan was great for a family trip and the kids loved watching a movie.
ugly. My input: I do think a lot of older ones are ugly. The newer styles have a much sleeker, more modern look though. But taste is subjective, so I will let the haters have this one. Perception: They think everyone with minivans has to get those stick figure stickers on their back window to show how many people and animals that they have to take care of at their house. My input: I will not be getting those stickers. No one will be impressed with my husband, two children and one cat I am managing to keep alive, nor do I care to share that with everyone who drives by me. Perception: They worry that they will be judged the way they once judged minivan fwFamily.com
drivers. My input: Aha! I finally just stumbled upon an Internet writer who admits this is the real reason she has not wanted to buy one: She didn’t want people to look at her the way that she used to look at those minivan people. Sometimes I think judgemental people are the most insecure. So, yes, I recently rented a Chrysler Town and Country for a week, due to a minor accident with one of our cars, and I am looking forward to the day I own a minivan. Opening the side doors and back hatch with a click of the button, tons of cargo space, room for friends or cousins, not to mention all the bells and whistles at an affordable price? Sign me up. I don’t even care if you call me a soccer mom.
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LIVING IN THE TECHNOLOGY ERA
Addicted to electronic media? BY JOHN ROSEMOND Q: Our 13-year-old daughter has been mature for her age from early on. She takes advanced classes and makes straight A’s. She’s also very talented musically. We think, however, that she has become a media addict. She spends entirely too much time in her room on her computer, mostly using social media. When she’s not on the computer, she’s using her phone to text her friends. We’ve asked her to limit her use, but our words are falling on deaf ears. What approach would you recommend short of cutting off the Internet and taking away her phone? She needs a computer to do
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her school work. A: If she’s addicted to electronic media, which may be the case, then I don’t think there’s any approach that’s going to work short of restricting her use of the Internet and taking away her phone. Move her computer to a family area so you’re able to monitor her use, which you can restrict to school purposes. No child her age should have a private password, by the way. That simply invites trouble, but you can’t do much about that as long as the computer is in her room. At age 13, she doesn’t need her own cell phone, unless one defines need as “needing” to have what her friends have.
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You can give her a cell phone on select occasions, such as a camping trip where no other type of phone is available. It’s probably the case that she doesn’t go on lots of camping trips, which only goes to prove that she doesn’t need her own cell phone. You’ve asked her to limit her use? Who, pray tell, is running your household? I suspect that like many of today’s parents, you’re reluctant to do anything about this problem that might cause your daughter any inconvenience, much less distress. In the 12-Step world, that’s known as enabling, and in the real world, that’s how problems go from bad to worse.
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Wear your generosity BY TAMMY GLAUM Fall brings colorful trees, pumpkins and the smell of apple pies baking in the oven, but is also brings much cooler temperatures for the coming months. For many of us, this is an exciting time to shop for new boots, scarves and jackets and to prepare for a new fall wardrobe. However, there are some people who look at the arrival of colder weather as the beginning of months of suffering through the bitter cold Indiana winter and trying to stay warm. You can help keep those individuals stay warm and help yourself at the same time by shopping at The Ray of Life (coat4coat.com). It is a new outerwear company that is giving back to our community in a unique way. It is a one-for-one company that donates the same jacket for every jacket sold. The jackets go to children at Boys and Girls Clubs of PHOTO BY REDBARNPORTRAITS.COM America. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Hudson Novak, The two sisters Parker Smith and Deacon Smith will stay from Indiana, warm in their new coats, knowing that they Kristee and Ashley, have helped other kids have the same who founded it privilege. have been able to keep hundreds of kids warm and stylish. The goal is to help eliminate the gap between wealthy and underprivileged in the community. Kids won’t be bullied because they aren’t wearing the $180 North Face Jacket; they are wearing the same stylish Ray of Life jacket. The company also offers patches that allow the kids (and adults) to express themselves and what they love to do (basketball, football, soccer or dance). Also, they are offering an anti-bullying patch which gives 100 percent of the profits back to schools to set up anti-bullying programs. The jackets are very on trend and just what the Fort Wayne area needs this winter. I’m not involved in the company directly, but I bought a coat last year. I love it, and I love the program. So this year, wear your generosity, shop and look fabulous! fwFamily.com
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Make a Holiday musical opportunities • HOLIDAY POPS. The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir has performed with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic in this annual concert for the last six years on the Embassy stage. • THE NUTCRACKER. This collaborative concert with the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is annually performed at the Arts United Center. The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir provides the voices for the snow scene. • FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR REJOICE CONCERT. Dec. 7 and 8 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, this annual concert features the younger choirs performing holiday favorites.
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usic is one of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas. The holiday’s musical bounty creates opportunities to broaden musical horizons — either as an appreciative audience member or as a music-maker. For children who love to sing, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir could very possibly become like a second family. Now in its 40th season, the FWCC is an after-school arts program for 251 children ages 8-18 from diverse backgrounds. Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Steuben, Wells and Whitley counties are represented. Artistic director Jonathan Busarow joined the FWCC because of his passion for music and his desire to find new ways of sharing music education with all children. Denice Beights, who has been with the choir three years, said she loves working with the choir because “it is making a difference in the lives of our children, as well as the arts scene.” Sometimes children who don’t “fit in” at school find a family with the choir. Beights said a young man, who has been with the choir six years now, said that at school he was an outcast. “He couldn’t behave, and often was treated poorly by students and teachers because of his behavior,” Beights said. “He didn’t know how to act, how to fit in. However, at choir, he feels like he belongs. “He learned how to express himself, and ultimately, be part of something bigger than himself. He plans to continue through
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graduation. He doesn’t dream of being a professional musician or music educator, but he can see how the choir has given him the opportunity to create something special, and to be a part of the final fabric.” Beights said FWCC goals include: • fostering the life-long skill of music literacy • building an understanding of a wide variety of types of music • learning how to work as a group toward the same goal • an appreciation for hard work and discipline “The results include excellent educational opportunities, wonderful performances and well-rounded people,” Beights said. “If your child loves to sing,
he or she should be singing with us. We encourage any child who has passion and enthusiasm for singing to be a part of the choir.” The choirs are Preparatory (they do not perform), Apprentice, Lyric, Whitley Regional, Treble, Concert (touring choir), Youth Chorale and Chamber Singers. Twenty-two percent of the members receives financial assistance, so financial barriers should not stop a child from being involved, Beights said. More information is at fwcchoir.org.
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Now in its 40th season, FWCC is an afterschool art program for 251 children ages 818 from diverse backgrounds.
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The joy of family music BY MELINDA HAINES One of the best holiday experiences many parents ever have is watching their child perform musically. Whether it is in a school choir, orchestra, band or a special vocal or instrumental solo or small group at the Christmas pageant, nothing is more thrilling. How do you know if your child has a musical inclination? He or she might tell you. Or you may notice an intense interest in a particular instrument. Many children love to sing in groups and it is a great idea to encourage that singing. If your family has a tradition of attending musical performances and the children always want to tag along, keep encouraging that no matter their age. Teach your children to behave respectfully at concerts so that they can enjoy the experience. Talk to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school music teacher to find out if your student has a special talent that you should encourage outside of school. Usually children take music in elementary school and learn group singing and often learn to play the recorder and/or simple percussion instruments. In middle school, band, orchestra and choir offer a great opportunity to try something new. In high school,
students can continue those efforts. When your child expresses an interest in music, try to find an outlet for that interest right away. Check the options available at your school and church. Keep in mind that children younger than 13 usually are not good candidates for individual vocal training. Children of that age may enjoy choral or group singing. One excellent resource is the Fort Wayne Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir (fwcchoir.org). If your student is interested in playing an instrument, the options are endless! Many begin on a piano, but violin, guitar and brass and woodwind instruments are popular and more portable, especially if they want to play in a school orchestra or band. Lessons for many instruments are given through the IPFW Community Arts Academy and can start at any time (ipfw.edu/vpa/caa). When your student takes lessons, always make sure they do the requisite practicing to improve their skills, which is a necessary component to master an instrument. It also is good to make sure that they have an opportunity to perform or compete so that they feel comfortable playing for the family at home or on a public stage â&#x20AC;Ś and be sure to have your video camera ready!
Musical Opportunities Les Gustafson-Zook is an entertaining multi-instrumentalist performer who introduces folk songs and instruments of the pioneer era: gustafsonzook.com George Schricker is a noted Indiana songwriter and performing artist who teaches life skills and song writing strategies through demonstration: heartmindproductions.com Young Audiences of Indiana offers many artists to choose from: yaindy.org Guy Zimmerman Jazz Band is a Fort Wayne-based band: fwma.us Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opera: indyopera.org Fort Wayne Museum of Art: fwmoa.org Fort Wayne Ballet: fortwayneballet.org Fort Wayne Philharmonic: fortwaynephilharmonic.com Young Audiences is a national program. Call them to see if you can request them to perform at your school. Phone: 212-8318110; email YA4KIDS@ya.org
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BY KATE COFFMAN There is a big push to encourage students to take college level courses while in high school. Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction, Tony Bennet, wants 25 percent of all Indiana high school graduates to have successfully passed a dual credit course, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. Schools and students are working toward that goal. The number of students taking AP courses doubled from 2009 to 2012, and high school catalogs are filling up with AP and Dual Credit courses. While these programs can be a great way for students to challenge themselves and prepare for the academic rigors of college, there can be pitfalls. Parents and students should be aware of the pros and cons before they register. AP classes are taught in the high schools by a high school teacher who uses a curriculum designed by the College Board. AP courses often fulfill high school graduation requirements or count as electives, depending on the subject matter. At the end of each course, students must pay for and take an AP exam, while students enrolled in the free or reduced-price lunch programs can receive a fee waiver. Indiana fwFamily.com
public colleges and most private colleges require that a student score 3 or higher, out of 5, on the AP test to receive college credit for the course. Visit TransferIN.net to see how these courses transfer to colleges. Dual credit, also known as concurrent enrollment, are college courses taught at the high school. The courses are taught either by a high school teacher trained by the college or by a college faculty member who comes to the high school. If a student receives a grade of C or better, the credit usually will transfer to the Indiana college of the student’s choice. Students should always check with the college they plan to attend after high school or check the TransferIN.net website to verify the class will count in college. Tuition may be charged for these classes, and financial aid typically is not available. See CREDITS page 23
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A Bluffton grandmother was in the kitchen with her grandson. He was about 4 at the time. The grandmother was putting things away in the cupboard. He was watching her when all of a sudden he yelled, “Grandma, Grandma… When did your muscle fall off your arm?” — M.A.K. OF BLUFFTON Here is another story from the Bluffton grandmother about her grandson. One time while she was babysitting, he was in the bathroom with her. The grandmother was putting cream on her face and taking time to rub it in well. “Grandma, what is that for?” he asked. “Well, that’s to take care of my wrinkles,” she said. He watched and watched and then he asked, “When does it start?”
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Caden, 5, is enjoying kindergarten, but he is exhausted by the time he gets home at 4 p.m. He lives in the country and is the third child on the bus at 7 a.m. and almost the last one off at night. When his grandmother asked him if he minded the long bus ride he told her, “I like the bus. I just don’t like that it has to stop at everybody’s house!” — SUZANNE ZUEHSOW (GRANDMOTHER OF CADEN) OF LAOTTO
— BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
Jacob, 10, starving as usual, looked up from a big plate of macaroni his mother had fixed him and declared, “Mom, this macaroni is macrolicious!” — GLEN OF OSSIAN
Rita’s nephew’s wife walked into the room to see her son, Gray, 2, sitting at the computer with his hand on the mouse. She asked, “What are you doing?” Gray answered, “I’m checking your mail!”
Joyce remembers a story about her youngest son, Michael, who was about 4 at the time. Joyce overheard him talking to the neighbor girl and telling her about his pets! They had no pets at that time, so Joyce was curious and peeked around the corner. Michael and Michele were down on their knees at the front entrance door, examining the spider webs that had congregated there! Needless to say, Joyce did a thorough cleaning that day!!
— RITA MAURER OF KENDALLVILLE
— JOYCE LOMONT-CROWL OF CLEAR LAKE
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Starting college with several credit hours can be a great way to save money. Students may be able to graduate early from college or more easily pursue a double major. This is one area where parents and students must plan ahead. By entering college with so many credits, students are considered
sophomores. As a result, they are held to policies for sophomores, including higher grade point average requirements for financial aid. In most cases, colleges will issue credit for AP or dual credit classes , such as three credit hours, but no grade will appear on the college transcript. This is not the case if a student takes the course from the institution they attend after high school. In those cases, the grade does appear on the transcript. fwFamily.com
Students must ensure they can handle the coursework before they register or they can negatively impact their college GPA before they even set foot on campus. College admission offices want to see that students challenge themselves in high school, but not to their own detriment. That’s why most colleges suggest students take the most challenging classes they can handle. For more information on the college admission process visit TripToCollege.org. November/December 2012
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‘Tis the season for arts education BY DEB LEVY
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Sometimes the best gift isn’t sitting under your child’s Christmas tree – nor is it wrapped in fancy paper. The best gift, it’s said, is the one that keeps on giving. And a high-quality, wellrounded education for your child keeps on giving for a lifetime. But that gift may be unremarkable without your child’s introduction and continued exposure to the arts. Today the arts and their inclusion in the schools are threatened by the unstable economic climate. Arts-related budgets — which help to fund instructors, supplies and equipment — have been slashed and, in some cases, even eliminated. And yet, experts tell us that not only can the arts make learning fun for students, they can change a child’s life forever. According to the Americans for the Arts, a national nonprofit organization, schooling that includes a healthy exposure to the arts benefits children by: • Stimulating imagination and creative skills. • Leveling the “learning field” despite a child’s social and economic background. • Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. • Nurturing team-building and life skills. For children without access to the arts in the classroom nonprofit organizations, such as Arts for Learning, the Indiana affiliate of Young Audiences, have been helping schools and other institutional sites bring “arts-integrated” learning to the classroom for more than 50 years. Arts for Learning offers educational programming in dance, music, storytelling and writing, theater, visual arts and multi-arts. As the oldest and largest provider of professional arts education programs for children in the state, Arts for Learning is affiliated with Young Audiences, Inc., a national network of more than 30 arts-in-education organizations throughout the nation. With a team of more than 100 professional teaching artists, Arts for Learning has scheduled classroom performances, workshops, and residencies for students in pre-K to 12th grade in at least 30 counties throughout Indiana. Annually, the organization reaches over 200,000 students with arts programming, including after-school programs and juvenile detention facilities. Arts for Learning’s programs differ from other “performanceoriented” providers because of the emphasis on four Signature Core Services. Students who participate in an Arts for Learning program will 1) experience the work of professional artists, 2) understand the art form in relation to the world around them, 3) create the art form themselves, and 4) connect the art form to other academic learning and life skills development. fwFamily.com
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Fruity popcorn balls BY LOVINA EICHER (A longer version was published Dec. 25, 2011, in KPC newspapers.) Yesterday after church services, we had our annual Christmas potluck dinner. As always, there was way too much food. There are over 100 children under the age of 16 in our church. The potluck was held in the basement of the home where the services were held. We set the meal up buffet-style so the men and boys could file through on one side while the women and girls could use the other to help things move faster. Jacob, Emma and family came to our house after the potluck and we played games. The girls popped popcorn and we
had peanuts in shells to enjoy. It’s a family tradition for us to have the peanuts in shells around Christmas time. My grandparents always had peanuts in shells and an orange in our bag of candy each Christmas. We would always celebrate Christmas at Grandpa Graber’s on New Year’s Day. It would still be dark when we got there early in the morning. Everyone gathered around the door and we would sing the traditional New Year’s song. Grandpa and Grandma would come to the door and while everyone kept singing, we would all gather into their house. We wish each of you readers a blessed Christmas. May you enjoy the holidays with friends and loved ones. Here is a snack for Christmas.
Fruity Popcorn Balls 6 quarts plain popped popcor n 3 cups large marshmallows (about 36) 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons fruit-flavored gelatin Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook marshmallows, butter an d gelatin until smoothly blended. Remo ve from the heat and pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and mix we ll. Form the popcorn mixture into 3-i nch balls and let set until firm on lightly bu ttered cookie sheets. Makes 2 dozen.
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SMART Girls Brilliant Women Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys and Girls Club, 2609 S. Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne. Author Helen Frost to speak at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne’s SMART Girls Brilliant Women Luncheon. Public welcome but asked to RSVP by calling 7440998. Minimum donation of $75 is required. SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 10 to 15. Encourages healthy attitudes and lifestyles that enable early adolescent girls to develop to their full potential. The Club’s SMART Girl Program participants will socialize with community role models and honor successful women from Fort Wayne area. To be honored at this year’s luncheon as the 2012 Brilliant Woman is Helen Frost, awardwinning poet, children’s writer, playwright. Her collaborative work with the Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wayne Youtheater, and YWCA has benefited thousands of youth. Contact Kimberly McCoy at 744-0998, ext. 19 or kmccoy@bgcfw.org. Story time 1 p.m. Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 27. Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, 322 S. Wayne St., Angola. For preschool-aged children, 4 years old and up. $1 Night at Botanical Conservatory 5-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. On the first Thursday of the month, the Botanical Conservatory offers $1 admissions from 5-8 p.m. for adults and children.
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EVENTS AND TIMES Nov. 21, 6-9pm, Night of Lights Nov. 22, 4-8pm, Thanksgiving Day featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ Nov. 23-25, 12-8pm Nov. 26, 9am-1pm, Kingston Senior Day Nov. 27, 9am-1pm Nov. 28, 9am-1pm, Kids Day
ADDITONAL EVENTS Nov. 23 & 24, 9:30-11am, Breakfast with Santa Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Animated Holiday Windows on Harrison Street
iPad Users Group 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville. New iPad users will discuss the use of apps and share experiences with the powers and the problems of the Apple iPad.
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Noble House Annual Auction 6 p.m. Kendallville Event Center, 615 N. Professional Way, Kendallville. Noble House Ministries of Albion provides shelter and recovery from addiction. Annual auction. Unique and valuable auction items, including theater tickets, dinner certificates, gift baskets, wine and a moonlight cruise for six. Tickets $30 each. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, live auction, silent auction, door prizes, more. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for browsing. Food and festivities, 6 p.m. Several Fort Wayne Derby Girls will meet and speak. Tickets: 636-7160. Online: noblehouseministriesinc.org.
Festival of Trees: $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under Available at the Embassy box office, Ticketmaster and Midwest America FCU Breakfast with Santa: $12.50 per person Reservations available at the Embassy box office, 260.424.5665
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ‘A Christmas Story’ Nov. 3-18. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents “A Christmas Story.” Online: fwcivic.org. fwFamily.com
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Parents, 2690 C.R. 36A, Auburn. Grandparents As Parents support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren meets second Saturday at 10 a.m. at 2690 C.R. 36A in DeKalb County. Free child care provided.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Hiking for Heroes 4 p.m. East Noble High School parking lot, Kendallville. The Indiana Marines Family and Friends are sponsoring a one-mile hike and 5K run to raise money for care packages. For more information, email: INMarines@gmail.com.
Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne. The Holiday Extravaganza features over 100 unique boutiques selling jewelry, clothing, gourmet food, art, pottery and other hand-crafted gifts. The finest hand-made arts, crafts and food will be showcased on the Artisan Avenues. Free gift-wrapping is available for all holiday presents purchased on-site. The show will feature seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and cooking shows. Canned food donations for Community Harvest Food Bank will be collected. Price: $5, or $3 with a canned food donation (at door only). Phone: 866-625-6161 or visit womensexpo.org/fortwaynehe/index.shtml. bob@ultimateeventsandexpos.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Little River Ramblers 9-11 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle Road, one-half mile east of W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information. Story time 10 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18. Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, 322 S. Wayne St., Angola. For toddlers 12-24 months.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Free Family Fun Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600 South Wayne St., Auburn. Free admission for DeKalb County residents. Omnibus Lecture Series 7:30 p.m. IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. 18th year. All lectures require free tickets, available to be picked up prior to event. Jon Meacham, Nov. 7; Naomi Tutu, Feb. 21; Grant Imahara, March 25; Susan Orlean, April 18. Free parking. Online: omnibuslectures.org; ipfw.edu/box-office Phone: 481-6808.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Dancing With the Fort Wayne Stars 5:30 p.m. Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Dancing with the Stars (10 local celebrities). 5:30 p.m. - dinner buffet; 7 p.m. show time. $100/person or $1,000/table of 10. Benefits The Carriage House, a unique program assisting people in recovery from mental illness. More information: fortwayneclubhouse.org. Or call Connie Slyby for reservations, 486-1060.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Preview Party 5-9 p.m. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Enjoy a festive
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evening of food — with beer and wine available at cash bar — entertainment, shopping and exclusive offers, all while helping the Community Harvest Food Bank. The Holiday Extravaganza is Fort Wayne’s premier shopping event featuring over 100 vendors, exclusive boutiques and artisans showcasing jewelry, clothing, food, gifts and hand-crafted items. Free gift wrapping available. $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets available online. Phone: 866-625-6161 or visit womensexpo.org/fortwaynehe/index.shtml. Harvest Concert 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10. First Presbyterian Church, 300 W Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Treble, Concert, Youth Chorale and Chamber Singers. Adult, $8; Seniors and students, $5. Tickets available through IPFW Larson Ticket Office, 481-6555.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer 8-11 a.m. VFW Post 857, 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 7th annual Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser. Adult, $5; child, $3; all-youcan-eat, $10. Family-friendly event including silent auction, bake sale, door prizes, pancake and sausage breakfast, more. Contact: Angie Gutmann, 417-4117. Grandparents As Parents 10 a.m. Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Grandparents As fwFamily.com
Shipshewana Light Parade 6 p.m. Shipshewana celebrates the holidays in a big family-friendly way for nearly three months, beginning with its Light Parade. Festive floats glide through the downtown streets lined with several thousand guests. Soon after the parade, the lighting ceremony takes place at the Blue Gate Restaurant, made complete with Christmas carols and a live nativity scene. The Gospel music group The Chuck Wagon Gang performs at the Blue Gate Theater Nov. 9 and 10 as part of the Light Parade celebration. Also beginning Nov. 10, stores unveil their holiday trees in the Shipshewana Shimmer walk. Visitors vote for their favorite tree. This event can be enjoyed through Dec. 31.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Rome City Holiday House Walk 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome City Town Hall, 402 Kelly St., Rome City. Annual Rome City Holiday House Walk. Tickets, $6, allow entrance to all four homes on Sylvan and Steinbarger lakes. Proceeds benefit Noble House, Orange Township Fire Department, Rome City PTI, Helping Hands, and Advance Rome City. Visitors may tour homes in any order: Dick and Alana Sibert, 5095 E. C.R. 850N; Craig and Dianne Trees, 1145 Pleasant Point; Steve and Robyn Fisher, 680 Spring Beach; Dave and Cindy Wick, 781 E. Willow Lane, Steinbarger Lake. Artisans Market at the Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Rome City United Methodist Church will have a craft bazaar with food, crafts and cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Orange Township Fire Belles Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at fire station on Warrener Drive. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the walk at Town Hall, Gene StrattonPorter State Historic Site and at the door of each home.
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Choral Festival 4 p.m. IPFW Auer Performance Hall, Fort Wayne. Three Rivers Choral Festival with Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Youth Chorale and area high school choirs. Auer Performance Hall, IPFW Rhinehart Music Center. Free.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 A Children’s Concert 2 p.m. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Children of all ages will delight in meeting Mr. Puppet and hearing great music from Indiana’s professional vocal ensemble, Heartland. Come early for the best seats. Free.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Encourage, Empower the Autism Spectrum 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Easter Seals Arc, 4919 Projects Drive, Fort Wayne. Parents, grandparents, teachers, professionals and others wanting to learn more about autism are welcome. Topics vary monthly. For more information, contact Susan Crowell at eeeautismspectrum@yahoo.com or call 637-4409.
Festival of Gingerbread Lighting Night 5-9 p.m. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne. 27th Festival of Gingerbread kicks off its special events with Lighting Night. Visitors can get a sneak peek at the handiwork of creators from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission $2 a person at the door. At 6 p.m. the History Center’s turret will be lit with holiday colors of red and green. Santa will also be present. Online: fwhistorycenter.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Gingerbread House Contest Nov. 23 - Dec. 31. Yoder’s Department Store, 300 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Annual Gingerbread House contest and display begins Nov. 23 at Yoder Shopping Center south of town. Last year, these juried, ornate creations were spectacular enough that two entries were invited to a national contest. Houses on display through Dec. 31. The town also hosts Kid’s Day on Dec. 8 and a Chocolate Day on Nov. 17. On Nov. 27, shops stay open late during the annual “Wana Night Out.”
Numerous holiday concerts, with the new musical‚ “Half-Stitched,”wrapping up Dec. 8, the Grand Piano Christmas Extravaganza taking place Dec. 7 & 8, “Glory and Majesty of Christmas,” staged Dec. 12-17, and the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza featuring comedian Aaron Wilburn and gospel music’s the Brown Family on Dec. 31.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Shipshewana Ice Festival Dec. 27-29 features the three-day event, Shipshewana Ice Festival. This attraction garnered the attention of USA Today in 2008, and showcases the highest concentration of large ice sculptures (with 10 blocks or more of ice used) between Indiana and Alaska. Over 35 ice sculptures will be created throughout the downtown and surrounding businesses. Information: 800-254-8090, visitshipshewana.org Unless otherwise indicated, all area codes are 260.
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