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“A Horse’s Life” by Emma Skala, 3rd grader, Norris Public Schools

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Lincoln Kids! Fall 2015 Cover Artist, Emma Skala, 3rd grader at Norris Elementary “I’m a student at Norris Public Schools and am going into the third grade. I love horses! I want to be a horse trainer when I grow up. I want to train them how to jump and do barrel racing. My favorite book is I Love Horses and Ponies by Nicola Jane Swinney. I like it because I learned about lots of different breeds and I love the pictures. One of my favorite places to go is Mahoney State Park. My family and I have stayed in cabins there. I had fun swimming in the wave pool with my cousins and going on the horse trail ride with my mom and cousins. I also love to go fishing with my dad. I went to a couple horse camps when we lived in Kansas. At camp we made crafts and painted the horses and got to ride them everyday. We recently visited Epona Horse Rescue and gave the rescued horses treats. This last summer I started riding lessons. I enjoy painting because you get to paint anything you want. My favorite thing to paint is horses. When I painted the sunset I thought that it would look good with a horse silhouette. The name of my painting is Emma with Freckles at ‘A Horse’s Life.’ My dream is to have lots Mahoney State Park. of horses on a big acreage close to all of my family.”

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From The Publisher(s)

Mark Martin, Karla Goerl and Bennett Martin

elcome to our fall back-to-school edition of Lincoln Kids! newspaper. My name is Mark Martin and I have been publishing this paper for over twenty-two years. Since we are a family newspaper I figured it was about time the paper include more of my own family. In the past, my sister, Jennifer, helped me launch the paper back in 1994. My mother, Jean Martin, wrote a children’s art project column for many years. And my darling wife, Fran, has proofed and helped edit the paper for these many years. Now we have a couple of other family members to help carry on the tradition: our son, Bennett Martin and his lovely wife, Karla Goerl. They will be joining with me to publish the paper–starting with this issue! They both have a lot of youthful energy, natural talent, and great new creative ideas so I am sure you will see lots of fun new additions to the paper.

I’ll let them introduce themselves to you: Hi, I’m Bennett Martin, local Chef and son of Mark Martin. My wife and I will be teaming up with my father, Mark, to continue the legacy that is Lincoln Kids! Newspaper. I will be working directly with Lincoln Kids! advertising clients in future issues. I have a passion for nutrition and healthy living, especially delicious good-foryou food. Look for my Chef Talk for fun food facts and recipes the whole family will enjoy. I’m looking forward to serving the Lincoln community with fun family-friendly info and events! Hi! I’m Karla Goerl, Chef Bennett’s happy wife. I like to draw, paint, read, write, and create crafts of all nature. I am still a kid at heart so working with Mark to publish the paper is like second nature to me. I will be designing ads, writing and editing articles, and formatting the newspaper. I love food and animals, and lucky for me my husband is a Chef and we have two cats together, Cooper (because we found him in a chicken coop) and Willow (because it rhymes with soft-as-a-pillow). Look for my Karla Cues throughout the paper for interesting tidbits I have to share. I look forward to getting to know you through these pages!

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ublisher and Editor in Chief – Mark Martin P Advertising – Mark Martin Art Direction – Mark Martin Calendar and more – Dawn Garcia Illustrations – Children & Ron Wheeler’s Fat Free Clip Art Printer – Page 1 Printers Lincoln Kids! Inc is published quarterly in February, May, August and November. Mailing Address: 25660 South 12th Street, Martell, NE, 68404. Phone number: (402) 798-0224. E-mail: lincolnkids@windstream.net Copyright ©2015 by Lincoln Kids! Inc. All rights reserved. We are not responsible for errors and omissions. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission prohibited. Lincoln Kids! encourages your submission of feature articles, photographs and ideas. We reserve the right to edit submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Materials will not be returned unless prior arrangements are made. Advertising and information is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Web site is located at: www.lincolnkidsinc.com Current and past issues may be viewed there.

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My Scaly, Furry, Feathery... Facebook Friends

With the Lincoln Children’s Zoo f you are on Facebook, like me, you’ve probably received several friendship requests. Since I am a friend of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, I have a few “new” friends I would like you to know about:

States. We adapt well to many habitats, so in the wild we can be found living in forests, swamps, deserts and even urban areas. In the zoo I eat meat, but in the wild I would hunt rabbits, mice, birds and other mammals, sometimes I might even try to hunt mammals that are larger than me!

Apollo

Hello! My name is Apollo and I am a bobcat. I live with my friend Zeus at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Our species is the most abundant wildcat in the whole United

Betty

My name is Betty and I am a Galapagos tortoise. My friends, Harvey and Hales, live at the zoo with me and we are all 6 years

old. Did you know that we can live to be over 100 years old? We can get really big too, some fully grown adults have weighed in 475 pounds. In the zoo I eat assorted green grasses and hay, but if I were living in the wild on the Galapagos Islands, I would eat grass, vines, cactus fruit and assorted vegetation. Harvey, Hales and I can only move about 0.16 mph, compared to humans, who walk at 2.8 mph!

and fruit and just like our flamingo friends our food is what gives us our pink color. Without it we would all be a white color! It’s hard to believe, but there are fossil records that say that my species has been around for around 60 million years! We have been around for a really long time and our species is even the national bird of Trinidad & Tobago!

Cleopatra I’m Cleopatra and I am one of the seven scarlet ibis birds at the zoo. At the zoo my friends and I eat mostly fish, bugs, seeds

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Transitioning Back to Learning Amber L. Biegler, M.S., Ed.S. School Psychologist Lincoln Public Schools

t is hard to believe that back to school time is upon us already! For many students making the transition from summer fun to academics can be an adjustment. The school psychologist from the Lincoln Public Schools would like to share some back to school tips for parents to help their child make the transition back to learning. The information contained in this article was published in the National Association of School Psychologists handout: Back-toSchool Transitions: Tips for Parents by Ted Feinberg & Katherine C. Cowan.

Before School Starts

Review the material sent home & mark important dates on your calendar- typically the material sent

home includes the school supply list, school calendar of events, and health/household information forms that require parents to complete and return. By familiarizing yourself and your child with this information you can relieve some of the stress and anxiety that can come along with all that needs to be done for the first day of school. Reestablish bedtime and mealtime routines- Many children enjoy the relaxed structure and flexible routine that comes with summer, but it is a good idea to reestablish these routines once the academic year resumes. It is helpful to explain to your child that the purpose of routines is to ensure that they do not become overwhelmed with all the daily activities associated with the school year. Turn off the TV- In order to ease students into the school year it is a good idea to decrease the amount

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of time they spend watching television. Consider encouraging your child to participate in more engaging activities such as flashcards, puzzles, or reading. Designate an area of your home for completing homeworkEstablishing an after school/homework routine is helpful because it facilitates homework completion. Young children should complete their homework in a common area as to increase parental oversight and assistance. The option of studying in their room or other location is appropriate for older students.

During the first week

Set alarm clocks and leave plenty of time- Start to teach your child about setting their own alarm clock and about how important it is to follow a timely routine. Take into consideration about how much time your child needs to get everything ready in the morning and be sure to leave some additional time since it is likely to take longer than you expect until you have successfully established a morning routine. Prepare for after school- As with the morning routine, make sure to review with your child what will happen after school. If someone is picking up your child, make sure he or she knows whom that person is and where they can meet him or her. Additionally if your child arrives home before you, make sure to review the procedures for being home without an adult. Review your child’s textbooks with them- As a way to encourage your child to become excited about what he or she is learning in school, preview some of the material with them. Have conversations about the topics and show your enthusiasm for what they are going to be learning during the year.

Overcoming Anxiety

Let your child know you careWhile careful preparation can help ease the transition back to school, some anxiety is a natural part of

being a child. One of the ways to help with anxiety is showing your child that you care about them. Having conversations with your child about how it is natural to be nervous and putting little notes in their lunchbox or backpack can show that you care about their wellbeing. Remain calm and positive- There will be bumps along the way, but by modeling calm behavior your child will see that you are confident that they will be okay at school. Discuss any concerns from the previous year and reassure your child that those situations have been handled. Model a positive attitude by ensuring your child that you are working to make sure everything goes well this year. Reinforce your child’s ability to cope- By teaching your child strategies for handling stressful situations you are providing them with a life skill for dealing with problems. As part of this process make sure to praise your child’s efforts in problem solving and dealing with difficult or anxiety producing situations. Lastly, make sure your child knows that he or she can come talk with you about what is going on in their life and that you are available to help problem solve as needed. Additional information can be found online at www.nasponline. org or www.parentinformationcenter.org. Also, for additional information on this topic or a variety of others, feel free to contact the school psychologist at your child’s school. The school psychologists within Lincoln Public Schools are trained to assist families and teachers with the academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs of children.

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Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy? BySummer Brackhan is a Integrative Parenting and Health Coach

hey whine, they demand your constant attention, their attitude stinks, they are bored and want something new to do. All you want to do is take just five minutes to yourself. Out of frustration you hand over your phone for them to play a video game on. You know it is a quick fix, but have you thought about how the electronics are actually creating this situation and making it worse? Throughout a typical day, the human brain is constantly creating pathways between neurons. The more we utilize the pathways by engaging in a particular behavior, the stronger the pathway becomes. If we do not reinforce a behavior, then through the process of pruning our brain dumps information we do not need. In the past, the brain was thought to be more rigid, but now studies have shown that it is really quite elastic and is able to nearly mold to the environment we are immersed in. Our brains also contain something called mirror neurons. These mirror neurons function exactly like you expect given their name. Our brain learns and stores information not only from doing, but also observation. Essentially we train our brains by what we experience.

Playing video games increases the pathways for reward, shortterm satisfaction and quick thinking. This means that the pathways for focus, concentration, conversation, patience and creativity are most likely diminished. Many kids are so accustomed to the constant new engagement a video game or texting provides that they have difficulty focusing or keeping their attention span, thus they begin to demand new experiences from us. They constantly want to be entertained. This constant desire for new entertainment could be potentially detrimental to their ability to become a master in the chosen field of study or even to simply keep them interested in school. As a music teacher, I have noticed a dramatic shift as electronics have become more prevalent. More and more students are waiting to be entertained, versus willing to engage in a repetitive task needed for learning such as playing a piece of music more than a few times. Many balk at the thought of “boring” repetition or simply cannot keep

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their focus long enough to finish a task. However, time and repetition are two things that do not have a short cut and are essential to learning. Any outstanding professional in their field, athlete, artist, researcher, scientist, etc. has spent countless hours in repetition. According to Malcolm Gladwell, it takes 10,000 hours of something to master it. It is through repetition that the brain continues to prune and learn what is necessary for mastery. Not only could our children be loosing their ability to concentrate and become masters in their field, but perhaps an even more detrimental emerging trend is that kids who are immersed in electronics are loosing valuable opportunities for emotional growth through meaningful conversation. Visit any public place and you will increasingly see adults, teens and kids glued to their screens. People are sitting a few inches apart shutting each other out while they text someone across town, log into facebook, or play a video game. Most people do not look up long enough from their screens to greet or acknowledge one another. Not engaging in conversation with others creates distance and isolation between the individuals which can lead to withholding feelings. Given what we know about mirror neurons and how the brain strengthens pathways through repetition, kids who play violent video games are strengthening their pathways to negative emotions such as aggression. When kids use video games, especially violent video games, as their main way to escape the world and their feelings, they are missing key opportunities to develop emotionally. Stuffing feelings often lead to behavior issues, angry out-

bursts, or depression and feelings of isolation. Since our brains develop through experience, both engaging and observation, then it is important that our kid’s experiences reflect what is best for their rapidly developing brain. Engaging our kids in activities such as reading, writing, drawing, building, unstructured play, sports, the arts, and being out in nature become not only optional, but vital to their cognitive and emotional development. Through these activities our kids will learn patience, perseverance, how to overcome obstacles, focus, creativity, and time management. They will learn how to engage their brain versus entertain their brain. They will learn that through “boring” repetition comes some of the most creative thought. And perhaps most importantly, they will learn how to work through verses stuff their emotions. Every parent wants the best for their kids. While there is no one right answer for everyone, there is a way to find out what works for you and your kids – dialogue. Observe more and start asking questions. If your kids are upset, talk with them. Be more patient. Start more conversations with your kids. Ask them what they are interested in and foster that interest. Sure it might take more time in the short term, but in the long term it will be worth it. Don’t take the shortcut and let electronics be the babysitter. -

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Making Time for “Making Time” By Lindsey Clausen, Education Director, LUX Center for the Arts

here are many educational and entertaining tablet and phone applications for kids out there, but there is one thing kids can’t do on a screen – make tangible things. Although it can be messy, making time is an important part of the developmental process. By making real things, kids are learning in a multi-sensory way. It helps children to develop physically; it aids their cognitive development while also providing them a sense of individuality, creativity, and self-expression. Sometimes old-fashioned pencils, paints, and paper are exactly what the doctor ordered. When children are making art with their hands they are exploring the world around them all while learning to plan, experiment, and problem solve. Art gives children the opportunity to make decisions

and to learn from the experience of making choices about the art they create. Unlike winning a video game, making tangible objects allows children to feel a sense of originality and self-expression. Possibilities in art are endless. There is no right or wrong path, nor is there a right or wrong outcome. Art can be abstract or realistic, big or small, complicated or simple, just as each individual artist wants it to be. Here at the LUX we provide classes that help develop artistic skill sets for different abilities and age groups. Fall kids ‘ classes last four weeks and start August 1, August 29, and October 3. You can always find our current list of classes, camps and workshops at www.LUXcenter.org or visit us in historic University Place at 2601 N. 48th Street near Nebraska Wesleyan University. For more information contact Director of Education Lindsey Clausen at 402.466.8692.

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How Safe Are Our Children from Electronic Devices? By Carolyn Brandle, President of the Nebraska Dyslexia Association

here is increasing concern about children’s use of cell phones, cordless phones, iPads and laptops, proximity to TV, and children’s environmental exposure to computers, Wi-Fi, and microwaves. The low level radiation from these frequently-used electronic devices was previously thought to be safe for adults and children. However, recent research suggests that children may be particularly susceptible to detrimental effects from these electromagnetic fields, increasing the risk of cancer and brain tumors. The World Health Organization states that reported symptoms attributed to low level radiation exposure include fatigue, tiredness, concentration difficulties, dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations and digestive disturbances. This group of symptoms does not exist in any other medical condition. People who carry a cell

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sensitive nervous systems are still developing. The length of time that many children spend in front of How much time do you kids spend “plugged in”? a computer phone in their pants pocket may expe- screen or television or using an iPad is rience tingling, redness or a burning of grave concern to some researchers sensation on their leg. Likewise, using in the public health and safety area. What are the effects of frequent a laptop or iPad on the lap may have a similar effect. Children are especially and long term exposure to these electromagnetic fields? Research supportprone to doing this. Why may children be more vulner- ed by the World Health Organization able to this electromagnetic radiation? has suggested that early exposure to First of all, their bodies and heads are radiation may be a contributing factor smaller with less tissue to penetrate. in childhood cancer, particularly leuAlso, their skulls are thinner, allowing kemia and brain tumors. Children and the radio frequencies to more easily youth below the age of 20 are at the reach their brains. The brain tissue of greatest risk. What can be done to protect our children is more absorbent, and their children? It is recommended by the World Health Organization to: • Limit screen time and time using these devices • Increase the distance from the source (device) • Place an iPad or laptop on a table or desk instead of a lap. • Carry a cell phone in a purse or backpack, rather than in pockets. • Use earbuds when talking on a cell phone. • These guidelines apply to adults as well as children.

Although the effects of radiation have been known for many years, the low radiation levels generated by electronic devices had been deemed safe. That safety is now seriously questioned. As parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers, we want to provide a healthy and safe environment for our children. Until a new WHO definitive report summarizing the health risks of radio-frequency fields and electromagnetic radiation is published in 2016, we should ensure that all preventative measures are taken for our children to avoid unnecessary exposures. As we become more aware of the health risks, it is hoped that we can minimize our children’s screen time and promote a healthy lifestyle. For more information, go to the website of the World Health Organization or to: University of Albany.edu/ihe. Click on Emerging Environmental Issues. The author, Carolyn Brandle, is

the president of the Nebraska Dyslexia Association. For more information on Dyslexia and related reading problems, contact the Nebraska Dyslexia Association: www.ne-da-org or 402.434.6434. The public is invited to the annual NDA Fall Celebration, October 31, 9-11 a.m., St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Lincoln, to hear individualjourneys with dyslexia and recognize outstanding achievement. Keynote: Dr. Victoria Molfese, Chancellor Professor in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Bugs, Beetles, and Bees

yellow and black. Bumble bees have hair all over them. Looking closely at a busy bumble bee you might see he word bug is yellow or orange balls typically used on their legs. What you interchangeably are seeing are full polwith insect. However, not len baskets. As the bee all insects are bugs, but all travels from flower to flower they bugs are insects. Stink bugs, milkpick up pollen on the tiny hair weed bugs, and boxelder bugs covering their bodies. The bumble are some examples of true bugs. bee helps to pollenate other flowThese bugs as well as beetles, bees, ers as they move about, spreading grasshoppers, and butterflies are the pollen they carry from one all insects. Insects are comprised flower to anothof small er. Many plants invertebrate , of Head need bees to help animals that Sing this song to the tune es to To d an s, ee with pollination. have six legs, Shoulders, Kn ntify an help remember how to ide Through pollithree seginsect: nation plants are ments to their able to reprobody (a head, n. me do ab n, me do ab , rax tho d, ea H duce and grow thorax, and n. me do ab n, me do ab , rax seeds. abdomen), Head, tho Large milkand typically Two eyes, two antennae weed beetles: two pairs of four wings, and six legs. These red beewings. Head, thorax, abdomen, abdomen. tles with black Wondering dots can be around the found on comNature Center mon milkweed I encounter plants in praimany insects. ries and grassTwo of my lands. They favorite are the have four bumble bee and eyes, six black the milkweed legs, two black antennae, and are beetle. about 12-15 mm long. The female The bumble bee: There are over lays eggs on or need that milk4,000 different types of bees in weed plant. When the eggs hatch North America. The bumble bee the larvae bore into the stems is fat and fuzzy compared to a and roots of the milkweed for the honey bee. Its signature colors are By Jamie Kelley, Naturalist, Pioneers Park Nature Center

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winter. Adults emerge in early summer and spend time eating the leaves and buds of the milkweed. By feasting on milkweed, these beetles become poisonous. Their red color serves as a warning for birds and other predators to stay clear of eating them. Come out to the Nature Center in late summer and early fall to investigate insects. The Nature Center is open Monday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and Sundays from

noon – 5pm. Suggested donations for visits are $3/person, $5/family, $10/group. Or attend one of our many public programs including Wild Fall Festival on October 9th from 5-8pm. Learn more about the Nature Center at parks. lincoln.ne.gov/ naturecenter.

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Just the other morning I was visited by a HUGE metallic green beetle with large pinchers. It was unlike any beetle I’ve ever seen, so I decided to Google it. I found out that it was a “Fiery Searcher” beetle, which can fly, bite, and stink-bomb! (Don’t worry, I survived!) Also, I was happy to discover that large beetles can serve as a reminder to stay neutral in sticky situations--what good advice for maintaining balance! I ended up having a friend set him free outside. This beetle added a dose of excitement to my morning -- and a good case of the eebie-jeebies!

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If You Like Chocolate, Listen Up. By Lindsay Rogers, Wildlife Education Specialist for the

o you like chocolate? How about apples? Any takers for some almonds? And, don’t forget about coffee? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you are at the mercy of an insect. Pollinators, including insects, bats and birds, are needed for production of approximately one in three bites of food you eat. Pollination is a process by which pollen from one plant is moved to another plant of the same kind. When this happens, a seed will grow. The movement of pollen can happen through wind or through the help of a pollinator. Hi, my name is Lucia Elbaum. I am 10 years old and I am in 4th grade at Rousseau Elementary School. This is my poem/riddle. Hope you like it. :)

A Wet Riddle By Lucia Elbaum What is blue and white And sometimes might fall from the sky while you’re eating pie? It’s usually wet It’s not a good pet And it comes in different shapes NO,NO,NO, it’s not apes The word is not always the same It depends on where it came Try to solve the riddle But try not to fiddle JUST SOLVE THE RIDDLE! Have you solved it yet? Do you have it as a pet? I hope not Don’t put it in a pot! I won’t say no more For it shall be a bore I ask one more time Solve it for the clock will chime JUST SOLVE THE RIDDLE! Page 12 • lincolnkidsinc.com

There are many foods we eat that require pollinators: apricots, avocados, bananas, cherries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, and zucchini. And, don’t forget about alfalfa which we do not eat, but cows certainly do. This mean that even the dairy foods we consume require a pollinator to be produced. Unfortunately, many pollinator species are declining. Honey bees, which were originally imported from Europe, but are now commonly kept in domestic hives and used for largescale pollination of many agricultural crops, have declined by nearly 50 percent since the 1950s. Native bee populations are declining, too. Add to that the fact that monarch butterflies populations have declined dramatically over a relatively short period of time. There are many compounding factors causing these declines. Habitat decline is among the largest issues. Because many butterflies and moths require different habitats throughout their life, habitat loss becomes increasingly important. For example, monarch butterflies require milkweed plants to lay their eggs and for caterpillars to eat. Adult butterflies do not necessarily require milkweed, but need a wide variety of

blooming flowers throughout the summer months. Bees also need a wide variety of flowers from midspring through fall months. Another factor in pollinator decline is the use of pesticides. Many new pesticides are referred to as broad-spectrum pesticides meaning they kill a wider variety of insects – including beneficial pollinator species. The good news is that this problem is fixable (with your help)! There are many simple things that you and your children can do to help pollinators: Plant native wildflowers. This includes things like bee-balm, milkweed (and kinds), coneflowers, asters, prairie clover, liatris, and goldenrod. Give them shelter. Many native bee species do not nest in large hives. Rather, these native bee species need brush piles, bee

boxes and bare soil to create their solitary nests. The benefit is that because these bee species do not have a hive to protect, they are non-aggressive. Provide water. This may sound simple, but a clean, shallow source of water is critical for pollinator species. A shallow dish placed under your outside water spigot will collect drips and provide a good source of water. Most important, though, is to learn about pollinators. Check out a book from the library about native bees, surf the web to learn about monarch butterflies, or visit a local nature center to learn more. Together, you and your children will learn about pollinators, plant a garden filled with blooming flowers and enjoy the site of fascinating pollinators visiting your yard. Time helping pollinators is time well spent.

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May I Pet Your Dog? By Charleen Engberg, Director of Education and Volunteers, Capital Humane Society

undreds of children toured the Pieloch Pet Adoption center this summer to learn more about our work at Capital Humane Society. Our humane education presentations cover many topics, including responsible pet care, the importance of kindness, steps on how to find your lost pet, and dog bite prevention. Because so many children like dogs, knowing how to safely interact with them is important. Often, bites occur because children simply have not been given proper guidance. Some adults think it is okay for a child to be fearless around animals. A safer approach is to teach children to be respectful and responsible. During our humane education presentations we discuss the importance of asking for permission prior to approaching or petting a dog. Sometimes the dog is fearful or stressed and the owner will protect the child from a possible nip by saying no, it is not okay to pet their dog. If there is no owner to ask, a child should not approach an unknown dog. Most often, children are bitten by dogs that are known to them, including family pets. It is thus especially valuable to help children

understand dog behavior and how to be safe around dogs even when they are known to the child. Dr. Laura Andersen, Director of Veterinary Medicine at Capital Humane Society said, “The majority of the victims in reported dog bite cases are children. Educating them about how to behave around dogs and other pets can reduce the risk of bites and other injuries even if the children are being supervised around pets.” It can be hard for children to understand that while a child may only have good intentions and want to play with a dog, the dog may not feel the same way. You’ll find useful articles titled Why Dogs Bite, and Children and Dogs, along with other information that can help you teach your child to understand animal behavior on our website at www.capitalhumanesociety.org. “The main thing children need to know is to respect their animal friends and realize that animals communicate differently than

people,” she added. “Children need to remember to be gentle, move slowly, and use their ‘indoor voice’ when interacting with an animal.” A n d remember, cats, rabbits and other pets also require careful handling. “Cats and rabbits may appreciate quiet, soft petting along their backs and sides but may not enjoy having their heads petted or bellies rubbed,” Dr. Andersen said. “Do not allow a child to pick up animals, carry, or pursue them,” she explained. “When a cat or rabbit moves away from a child it may be an indication that the ani-

mal has decided it has had enough petting for the time being. It is also important not to disturb an animal when it is eating, sleeping, or chewing on a toy or treat.” “After interacting with any animal, adults should help children wash their hands to help prevent illness,” she added. Kindness and respect for animals is a life lesson worth teaching and makes this a better world for all of us. Capital Humane Society 402-441-4488 www.capitalhumanesociety.org Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 S. 70th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 Admissions & Assessment Center 2320 Park Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502

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Friday evening, September 25 to Sunday, September 27 Ages 7 to 14. Price $115. Come out for a weekend of horseback riding, archery, crafts and more!

Fall Family BBQ

Sunday, October 11th from 2:30–7 PM. All ages welcome. Price $15 per person age 7 & up, $7.50 per kid age 4-7, kids 3 & under free or $50 for entire family An afternoon of family fun and a delicious BBQ dinner, supporting the Strong Kids Campaign! Archery Range, Crafts Den, Lake, Fort Pawnee, and More. Horse rides available for an additional $10 per person donation for ages 7 and older. Call for details.

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October 10-11, 16-17, 17-18, 23-24, 24-25 Ages 7 to 14. Price $52. Venture into the haunted barn, explore the woods on a spooky trail hike and get dressed up for a costume dance! We also have plenty of fun daytime activities, all in a safe and supervised environment.

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For a Good Read Check out the Golden Sower Awards By Vicki Wood, Youth Services Supervisor, Lincoln City Libraries

he Nebraska Golden Sower Award program was started by Karla Hawkins Wendelin and Dee Storey at the University of NebraskaLincoln in 1981. It is a children’s choice award. The nominees are chosen by teachers and librarians across the state, but only children can vote for their favorites. Three children’s choice awards are presented annually in these categories: Primary Book category: titles appropriate for grades kindergarten through 3 Intermediate Grades category: titles appropriate for grades 4 through 6 Young Adult category: titles appropriate for grades 6 through 9 The Golden Sower Award program was created to:

• stimulate children’s thinking • introduce different types of literature • encourage independent reading • increase library skills • foster an appreciation for excellence in writing and illustrating.

Lincoln City Libraries supports this valuable program in a variety of ways. We purchase many copies of each of the titles nominated and make sure that they are prominently displayed in the library with bookmarks that list each age group’s nominees. We put multiple copies into classroom loan bags so teachers can share these

books with their classes. Voting takes place in April and the winners are announced on May 1 of each year. Over 71,000 Nebraska youth voted last year. In order to vote, students must have read four of the ten nominees. Many Lincoln schools participate in the Golden Sower program and votes are cast through these schools. Each year a manual is produced for educators. For each nominee, there is basic biographical information, discussion questions, and activity ideas.

For a list of this year’s nominees, visit www.goldensower. org/nominees.htm or come by any Lincoln City Library for a handy bookmark that lists the 10 nominees in each category. Reading the Golden Sower Award nominated books will expose your child to some of the best literature available for their age group. It’s also a handy way to get your child to read beyond his or her favorite genres and authors. Make it a family challenge to read all ten nominees together.

“Foil Embossed Owl” by Antonia Baylor, age 11, student at Art Around the Corner

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Sessions meet four times per week for 90 minutes from mid-June – early July and mid-July to early August

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Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall By Mandy Haase, Public Relations Coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum

hildren and adults have held walking sticks and millipedes, explored solar energy, and come face to face with Nebraska reptiles among other interesting topics during Sunday with a Scientist at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall. Sunday with a Scientist is a fun informal afternoon held the third Sunday of each month to educate children and families on topics related to science and natural history. The popular event series welcomes a new scientist each month from various UNL departments, the Museum and other institutions to highlight current research.

Each event is unique as presenters find various ways to present scientific information through demonstrations, activities or by conducting science on site. Sunday with a Scientist programs are regular museum admission. “Children are filled with curiosity and have a drive to learn,” says Priscilla Grew, Museum Director. “Each Sunday with a Scientist program shows kids things that they have never encountered before. What better way to give them a head start in learning about science

and natural history?” For more information on Sunday with a Scientist and other

University of Nebraska State Museum events visit www.museum.unl.edu or call 402-472-2642.

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Sunday with a Scientist events: NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST LABORATORY Sunday, August 16 | 1:30-4:30pm NEBRASKA ARCHAEOLOGY with the Nebraska State Historical Society Sunday, September 20 | 1:30-4:30pm ANTARCTIC TIME MACHINE Sunday, October 11* | 1:30-4:30pm *This event held the 2nd Sunday of the month instead of the 3rd Sunday. VETERINARY SCIENCE Sunday, November 15 | 1:30-4:30pm

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2015 Streets Alive! Play in the Streets With Us! By Ashley Deisler and Julie Pearson Anderson, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln

treets Alive! is back! On September 20th, from 1 – 5PM, one of the city’s favorite outdoor movement festivals brings the streets to life in a new location. Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (HealthyLincoln. org) again sponsors the celebration of health, wellness, and fitness that lets the community walk, stroll, skate, bike, or even dance their way down a 2 mile traffic-free stretch of the city. Family, kid, pet and wheelchair friendly, Streets Alive! is a free outdoor event that entertains, informs and engages people of all ages and abilities. Streets Alive! promotes physical activity and healthy living, encouraging people to turn off their screens, go outdoors, and get moving. Drawing 3,000 – 6,000 visitors every year, Streets Alive! offers free health resources in a fun and

interactive way. The streets will be lined with exhibitors interspersed with entertainers you can sing or dance along with, and fitness demonstrations that provide an opportunity to try anything from Zumba to Martial Arts. Kids even have a chance to win a free Streets Alive! t-shirt by completing a bounce house obstacle course. New this year

Hosted this year by the Clinton, Hartley, and East Campus Neighborhoods, the new route includes sections of the Mo-Pac Trail, Peter Pan and Idylwild

Parks, and the new City Impact campus. This year’s route will also include: • Pop-up bike lanes - for pedestrian free biking • Inflatable bounce house obstacle course - a fun fitness course for kids • Lincoln Lightning - tween and teen roller derby league skating basics and fitness demonstration on 53’ x 88’ track • Traveling hydration stations to quench your thirst all along the route Back by popular demand

• Farmer’s Markets - fresh locally grown produce • Music and Fun - Tuna Fish Jones, the Sha La Las, and the String Beans are back • Local Food Trucks – great delicious and healthy foods to choose from • Nursing Stations - private breastfeeding tent for nursing moms

• Fitness Stages – offering all kinds of fun opportunities to join in… and more. Still time to be part of Streets Alive! Streets Alive is an outreach opportunity, allowing your group or organization to showcase its services or talents to thousands in our community. If you’d like to be part of Streets Alive! as a volunteer, entertainer, exhibitor, or sponsor, contact Ashley Deisler, Health Promotions Coordinator at adeisler@healthylincoln.org or call 402-483-4800. Come play in the streets with us! Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health, wellness, and fitness of Lincoln and Lancaster County residents. Visit our website (HealthyLincoln. org) for more information.

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Play in the Streets! Sunday, September 20th, 1-5 PM Streets Alive! is a free family-friendly event with interactive exhibits that promote healthy eating and active living.

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August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month. Tips and information provided by Ameritas group division

uring August, Ameritas partners with several organizations to educate families on the importance of taking care of their eyes to ensure good vision health. Look for activities at the Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln City Libraries and Barnes & Noble Booksellers at SouthPointe Pavilions. Kids live in a visual world. Nearly 80 percent of what they learn through age 12 is visual, and kids need more than 15 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, playing sports and in everyday situations. The most common vision problems kids experience are refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 school-age kids has vision problems that, if left untreated, can hinder their ability to learn and negatively affect

their personality and performance in school.

Eye Examination Recommendations The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first eye exam by age 1, the next one when they are 3 years old and another before starting kindergarten. After that, students should have a yearly comprehensive examination to evaluate their total vision—not just a screening to check their ability to see.

Identifying Potential Vision Problems

Consider the following signs that a child may be experiencing a vision problem:

• Complains frequently about headaches or tired eyes • Avoids activities that require near vision, such as reading or homework • Evades activities that require distance vision, including participation in sports or play activities • Sits too close to the TV or holds a book close to the face • Loses place or skips words while reading • Squints or tilts head to see better • Rubs eyes frequently • Closes one eye to read, watch TV or see better • Writes uphill or downhill Studies by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute have discovered that more than 60 percent of students with learning problems have undiagnosed vision abnormalities that contribute to their difficulties.

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is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month Celebrate National Children’s Vision and Learning Month by attending storytime readings, participating in craft activities, and playing games at: • Barnes & Noble at SouthPointe • various Lincoln Public Libraries • the Lincoln Children’s Museum Learn about all of our National Children’s Vision and Learning Month events on our social media sites. 800-776-9446

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Saturday, September 19 8 a.m. Bryan Pine Lake Campus 40th & Pine Lake Road

5K Run/Walk & 10K Run Join us for the fifth annual Bryan Health Run to Overcome. The looped course route begins and ends at Bryan Pine Lake Campus. We encourage everyone to participate – from the beginner to experienced road runner. Race proceeds will be used to raise awareness and provide education on topics of mental health. Registration: 5K and 10K Race $25 short sleeve dri fit shirt – ages 13 and older $10 cotton short sleeve shirt – ages 12 and under Shirts included if registration is received by September 4. Tribute Champion: $100 – This special sponsorship gives an opportunity for two runners to celebrate a loved one during the race. Sponsors at this level will receive two race entries with dri fit shirts, the tribute listed on the Run to Overcome website and sticker decals to display their loved ones’ name on race day. Late entry:

$25 – ages 13 and older $10 – ages 12 and under No shirt for entries after September 4. No entries accepted after September 17 at 3 p.m. Entry fee is non-refundable.

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For more information and to register: Go to bryanhealth.org/run-to-overcome or call 402-481-8855

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Free Well Family Fair is Fun for All By Karla Goerl, Lincoln Kids newspaper

eing healthy is not a trend, it’s a lifestyle, and there’s no better time than now for you and your family to start living well. Roper & Sons and 8 Weeks to Wellness of Lincoln

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Complimentary Wellness Score by 8 Weeks to Wellness Blood Pressure Screenings by the Lincoln Fire Department Burgers available from HF Crave

Feed & Pet a Mini Horse & Donkey! Tour a firetruck & meet a firefighter! Face Painting by Funtastic Faces!

10 am to 2 pm. There’ll be lots of activities and information about living well at any age, plus you can receive a complimentary Wellness Score by 8 Weeks to Wellness and have your blood pressure screened by the Lincoln Fire Department. Children will have the opportunity to interact with a donkey and miniature horse, explore a firetruck, meet a real firefighter, and have their face painted! Burger specials are available by HF Crave, plus there are several other vendors that will be participating as well. The Shoppes at Piedmont are located at 1265 South Cotner Boulevard. For more information please call Jodi at Roper & Sons at 402-4761225 or 8 Weeks to Wellness at 402-420-2872. Visit our website at: wellfamilyfair.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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October is Fire Protection Awareness Month! By Gretchen Garrison

id you know that October is “Fire Prevention Awareness Month.” Too many people perish in fires each year. Rather than using this knowledge as a cause to despair, instead we can decide to prepare our kids and homes in the event that a fire ever happens. Although this is a serious matter, at the same time, we can make this process an enjoyable one. One of the best ways to introduce kids to fire safety is to have them meet real firefighters. Grab a few friends and set up a tour of a fire station. Especially if your children are small, firefighters could be rather imposing to them, almost a bit scary especially if they are wearing a breathing apparatus. Seeing one in full gear will

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Come Visit Lincolns First Motorized Vehicle at Fire Fighting Station # 1’s (very neat) Museum. assure them that if they ever see a firefighter while in a dangerous situation, that person is there to help them. Here in Lincoln, our Fire Fighting Station #1 still has a working fire pole where the men and women still slide down on occasion. What is even more fun at that location is their museum. This collection of items demonstrating Lincoln’s first 140 years of firefighting is quite intriguing. For kids, especially age 4 and up, their assortment of masks, helmets and fire tools will be interesting. Of particular interest is the 1911 American-La France working fire engine. While this truck is generally in the museum, once a year, it takes a short spin around town. Reading about firefighters is another great way to start a conversation about fire safety. These three books, all found at the Lincoln libraries, are some of my favorites. To introduce little ones to firefighters, I suggest Firefighters: Speeding, Spraying, Saving by Patricia Hubbell. By reading F is for Firefighting by Dori Hillestad Butler, you will learn about firefighting from A to Z. I would consider Lois Lenski’s, The Little Fire Engine, a classic because of the illustrations and

simple text. Although firefighters will not be utilizing those older style uniforms anytime too soon. Currently the emphasis of the National Fire Protection Association is homes having work-

ing smoke alarms. Demonstrate the sound a smoke alarm makes, so if the kids ever hear one, they know what that beeping means. Do you have enough smoke alarms in your home? NFPA has a goal for every bedroom to have one. Having alarms at least on every floor or every section of your home is a necessity. For more information, please visit: www.nfpa.org You will find links for kids, parents and teachers as well factual information on how you can assist in fire prevention. Gretchen Garrison is a Lincoln mom who enjoys exploring the town with her four kids. Writing primarily on her own blog, www.odysseythroughnebraska.com, she is also a contributing writer for “Good Life Moms” and “Her View From Home.”

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Fifth Annual Dig Deeper Farm Tour By Emily Brede, Outreach Coordinator, Harvest Co-op Grocery

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pen Harvest Co-op Grocery is pleased to announce the fifth annual “Dig Deeper Farm Tour” taking place on Saturday, August

August 29th 29th, 2015. This year’s tour consists of seven unique experiences for a fun day filled with local food

demonstrations, farm exploration and activities for people of all ages. This event is free and open to the public. The “Dig Deeper Farm Tour” will take place from 12 to 4 pm. Participating farms this year include: Branched Oak Farm, Fox Run Farm, Robinette Farms, Shadowbrook Farm, Emerald Acres, and Jones Produce. The Community Crops Farm Walk at the Prairie Pines Farm will take place from 4 to 7 pm.

Look for “Dig Deeper Farm Tour” booklets at Open Harvest Co-op Grocery in early August. The booklets will feature all farm participants, tour activities, and other important information. Contact: Emily Brede, Outreach Coordinator at Open Harvest Co-op Grocery. 402.475.9069 emily@openharvest.coop More information can be found at: www.openharvest.coop/2015-farmtour

Essay Contest: 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month By Jasel.Cantu, NLAC Public Information Officer

he Nebraska LatinoAmerican Commission (NLAC) invites Nebraska’s middle and high school students of all ethnicities to participate in the 9th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. The essay theme is a quote from influential leader Julian Castro, former mayor of San Antonio and current Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development: “In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don’t always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor.” What do Julian’s words mean to you?

Can you relate to this quote? Has this quote influenced your opinion of Hispanic Heritage Month, and if so, tell us how. E s s a y requirements: typed (double-spaced) or legibly written in blue or black ink; 250-400 words for middle school entries, 500-700 words for high school. Essays and entry forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2015, via email (PDF), fax, or USPS (contact information below). Entries will be judged by a diverse jury on grammar, content, creativity, and understanding of the

theme. The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee reserves the right to disqualify submitted essays that contain offensive language, political messages, and derogatory statements. WINNERS: Three winning essays will be chosen from middle school and high school submissions separately and recognized at the Hispanic Heritage Month State Commemoration on October 9, 2015 at the Nebraska State Capitol, second floor Rotunda from 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. The six winners will receive awards in the form of scholarships, certificates, Kindles and McDonald’s gift cards. First place middle and high school

winners will be asked to read their essays at the Commemoration and will have their essays published on McDonald’s Hispanic Heritage Month tray liners in October. For guidelines and entry forms visit our website: www.latinoac. nebraska.gov/. Call (402) 4712791 for additional information. Submit entries to: Jasel.Cantu@nebraska.gov, NLAC Public Information Officer Fax at 402-471-4381 Nebraska Latino American Commission Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest P.O. Box 94965 Lincoln, NE 68509-4965

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Fifty Years Later, Arnott Folsom’s Legacy Lives On By Kendy Konecky, great grand daughter of Arnott Folsom Fifty years ago an amazing place opened its door to the public for the first time. Within the first few days of being open, 4,200 visitors came through the gates of what would later be renamed the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. This unique Zoo was the vision of my great grandfather, Arnott Folsom, and was designed especially for children. Arnott didn’t want a zoo where the animals were separated from the Zoo guests; instead he hoped children and adults alike could experience the animals and nature through first-hand encounters and interactions, a tradition that has been consistent for 50 years. Now that I have children of my own, my appreciation for the Zoo is at an all-time high. The Zoo has had one of the biggest impacts on my girls’ love for animals and I

visiting the Zoo is the opportunity to interact and learn about a variety of the Zoo’s animals. They love stroking Chester the albino bunny at the Critter Encounter, feeding Ella the pygmy goat, riding Scout the horse at the Pony Express staLeo the paper eating Lion tion and petting Twiggy the bearded dragon in have no doubt this appreciation The Hive. Another reason they will last a lifetime. Every year our love the Zoo is because they can family looks forward to the Zoo climb, explore and play. My girls opening in April, and this season love to sit on the different statues was no exception. We were excitthroughout the Zoo, dig in the ed to see the new snow leopard, sand areas, climb on the Spider fossa, wolf’s guenon, baby lemurs Web, explore around the Natural and we are still anxious to visit the Play Area, run around the camel Tortoise Trek exhibit opening later exhibit, play on the play structure this summer. Despite visiting the in Zoo Village and so much more! Zoo countless times, no two visits But, no trip to the Lincoln are ever alike. Children’s Zoo would be comMy families favorite part of plete without feeding Leo the

ZOOBILEE Celebrating 50 years of Lincoln Children’s Zoo

Lion, stopping by the Crooked House and riding the train—all things I loved to do at the Zoo when I was a child. If my great grandfather were here to celebrate this incredible 50 year milestone, I have no doubt he would want to thank the Lincoln community, Zoo staff, and countless volunteers who never stop in their support for the Zoo. It is through the community, staff and volunteers that the Lincoln Children’s Zoo has been able to grow in such wonderful ways while remaining true to Arnott’s original dream of creating the best children’s zoo in the nation right here in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Now 3 Locations

Date: August 8th , 2015 • Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Place: Pinnacle Bank Arena. This Free event will feature Larry the Cable Guy, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Recess Monkey and other world class entertainment, plus visits from your favorite Zoo animal friends. The Lincoln Community Foundation is assisting in funding this event and is made possible through a partnership with the Git-R-Done Foundation.

The future is BRIGHT at Parkview Christian School!

Come in and meet our new Administrator, Marty Hughes, and check out the exciting changes at Parkview Christian School. Enrolling all grades Preschool through 12th grade and offering daycare services at three convenient locations in North Lincoln.

Check us out on Facebook or visit our website at: parkviewchristianschool.org. 402-474-5820 Page 26 • www.lincolnkidsinc.com

Early Learning Centers

• Pre School Program • Curriculum for All Ages • Before Birth Enrollment

• Low Child to Teacher Ratio • Outdoor Playground • Accepting title XX

Brandy’s Bunch at 1111 Old Cheney (South Entrance of Christ’s Place)

402.420.0460

Radiant Beginnings at 740 N 70th St. (corner or 70th and Vine)

402.489.0652

New 3rd location at 2800 Crossbridge Rd opening in Oct/Nov

402.420.0460

Now Accepting Enrollments. Call us Today!

Lincoln Kids!

Grand Opening of New Exhibits at 25th Birthday Bash! By Miss Flowers Education Director Lincoln Children’s Museum

emporary walls have recently appeared at Lincoln Children’s Museum. Behind them, imagination has turned into construction and magic is happening. Soon a giant yellow Cuckoo bird will sit atop a three-story tall clock and look out at his new home. Fireflies will twinkle in tune within a safe little corner of the Museum. They are all a part of the new exhibits that are the eagerly awaited finale of the 25th anniversary celebration at Lincoln Children’s Museum. At the 25th Birthday Bash on November 8th, “Cuckoo Construction”, a three-story interactive climbing tower and “Grow Zone”, a magical garden centered on safe toddler learning, will have their Grand Opening.

Cuckoo Construction, presented by Hausmann Construction, will start on the lower level of the museum and stretch nearly 30 feet to the ceiling of the upper level. Children will enter the climbing exhibit from the bottom and help “build” the clock by adding soft

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foam bricks to the side of the tower. When the chimes sound they can slide down to witness the excitement as the Cuckoo Bird makes his announcement and the bricks come tumbling down. The only entrance and exit to the exhibit will be on the lower level, but there will be interactive elements on every level of the Museum. The lower level will also feature other construction site components that will inspire children to imagine all the possibilities of building. Behind the main lobby, our youngest visitors who enter through the gates of Grow Zone, presented by Moeller Charitable Trust, will feel like they are in an enchanted garden. Every exhibit features something that will light up new minds and help them build a foundation of fresh skills. Babies will almost hear wings flutter as they lay in the butterfly grove and watch the bright colors all around them. Getting lost in the noodle forest is a fun adventure that ends with an exhilarating slide. Many other cause-and-effect exhibits will

show tiny tots all they are capable of, in this world built just for them. The Grand Opening for these awe-inspiring exhibits will be on November 8th, 2015 at Lincoln Children’s Museum’s 25th Birthday Bash. Everyone is invited to come be part of this event that will commemorate 25 years of learning and play at the Museum. The Discovery Gallery on the lower level will feature “25 Years of Play,” an exhibit dedicated to all of the important people that had a part in creating this great place that Lincoln calls it own. So many worked tirelessly to ensure that the children of the Capital City would have a safe place to create, discover and learn through the power of play. The museum will honor their perseverance and success with a huge party that will include live entertainment, birthday cake, giveaways, the exhibit Grand Openings and much more! Most importantly, Lincoln Children’s Museum would like to thank YOU for 25 years of fun. Thank you Lincoln for supporting this wondrous place made for the kid in all of us!

I can’t wait to be a Girl Scout!

Join us to learn more about Girl Scouting, the many activities available for your daughter and rewarding volunteer opportunities for you!

Check dates & locations in the calendar section of this magazine.

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Lincoln Kids!

Whats the Buzz about Bees? By Kat & Dustin Scholl, Beekeepers and Owners of K&D’s Honey Bees

ees are amazing insects. Not only do they help to pollinate plants by foraging for nectar and pollen but they are the only insect to produce food (honey) that humans eat! Plus, honey will never spoil if extracted correctly. How crazy is that!?! The honey bee (apis melifera) is a social insect. This means that the bees live in a colony and work together for the betterment of the hive as a whole. There is a single queen bee in each colony and she is slightly longer than the other bees in the hive. Her body is longer because she holds all of the eggs that are to be laid in the hive, approximately 12001500 per day! There is not a king bee, but there are male bees called drones. Drones are cute little guys

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with oversize eyes to see the queen and they do not have stingers! The majority of the hive are female bees called worker bees. These workers do all of the work of the hive. They care for the queen and baby bees, manage food stores inside the hive, forage for nectar and pollen and defend the hive. Honey bees are constantly moving, no matter what time of the year. Springtime is when the bees have their first opportunity to get fresh food. You will most likely see them on dandelions and blooming trees. During the summer time the bees are out foraging for the bulk of their food and turning it into honey. Foraging begins to slow down and food storage is the focus during the fall. The cold months allow the bees to live inside the hive but will not leave the hive unless they need to go to the bathroom. Yup, the bees will not go to the bathroom inside

the hive! They like to keep their home clean. The bees have been in the news quite a bit lately because of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). CCD is described as the phenomenon that occurs when the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. Research is now showing that the cause of this disorder is a variety of effects including a lack of food, pesticides and pests. That’s sad that such an amazing insect is dying so rapidly. Guess what? You can help the bees! If you would like to become a beekeeper, contact the Nebraska Beekeepers Association at NebraskaBeekeepers.org. If you do not want to become a beekeeper you can help bees and other wonderful pollinators by simply planting flowers and reducing the

overuse of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Here’s a small list of plants that is suggested by the Pollinator Partnership. Make sure to check out pollinator.org for some wonderful pollination information. Flowers: phlox, lupine, columbine, bee-balm, milkweed, clover (all variations), coneflower, goldenrod, black-eyed susan, sunflower, aster and violets. Trees and Shrubs and Vines: maple, sumac, redbud, willow, fruit and lilac trees and trumpet vines. About K&D’s Honey Bees: Kat and Dustin Scholl are passionate about honey bees and all the wonderful things they do for nature and humans. We harvest the honey by hand and hand produce all natural beeswax products which we sell on our website, kanddsbees.com, and at local farmers markets and retail stores.

Lincoln Kids!

What’s A Horse Crazy Kid To Do? By Patty Lavelle, President, Nebraska Horse Council

he favorite quote of kids everywhere, “I’m bored”, has been banned from being expressed at the Nebraska Horse Expo that will be held October 24 & 25, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. “The Nebraska Horse Expo is geared toward giving horse-crazy kids and adults the opportunity to get a good dose of horses and ponies to pet, watch, learn about and enjoy,” said Patty Lavelle, president of the Nebraska Horse Council, the non-profit organization that hosts the annual event. “We try to offer educational activities, displays and clinics as well as fun competitions for ALL horse enthusiasts to participate in – whether they own a horse or not. We hope that Expo attendees will be so entertained by all the fun horsey-things to learn about and do, that they forget to be bored.” With two dirt-filled arenas of non-stop nickering action, a Saturday night Stick Horse Rodeo and Equine Extravaganza, and a supermarket-sized trade show that will include “Super Sunday Sale” shopping day, the NHC expects spectators will have a thrilling weekend ride. Some of the highlights will include the Battle of the Breeds, where riders and their favorite

horse breed team up for competition in driving, jumping, trail and games. The Expo also expects at least 20 different horse breeds to be nodding to visitors from the Expo’s 240 stalls, including Arabians, Paints, the Norwegian Fjord, which dates back 4,000 years, and the fabulously feathered Gypsy that’s splashed with black and white colors like a modern art display. Other featured attractions will include a “turn n’ burn” obstacle course for carriage drivers, a stunning display of equine photography and poster art contest for kindergarten through high school students. The NHC is also inviting daring horsemen to saddle up for an extreme riding course that might even scare off the most fearless riders, as competitors charge through a maze of bridges, swinging obstacles, tunnels, curtains and dives into swimming pool noodles. “It’s meant to be an extremely challenging course to test the confidence and partnership between a horse and rider,” Lavelle said. Horse-crazy kids will also be able to participate in the hoof-focused scavenger hunt and to pet everything from a gigantic Percheron to a tiny nickering miniature horse. The NHC is also hoping to ride some Big Red momentum for its

Saturday evening show after the Cornhuskers football team battle Northwestern at Memorial Stadium earlier that afternoon. Nebraska fans can have the best of both worlds, Husker and Horse that is, without having to leave the event as the big game will be shown on the big screen television in the Expo’s own N-zone. “While we can’t guarantee Nebraska a football victory on October 24th,” said Lavelle, “We can promise there will plenty of

horsing around all weekend at the Lancaster Event Center.” About the Nebraska Horse Expo: The Nebraska Horse Expo is presented by the Nebraska Horse Council (NHC) in an effort to provide education, networking, competition and promotional opportunities for horse lovers, trainers, breeders and businesses. The Expo hopes to introduce non-horse owners to the beauty and enjoyment of this magnificent animal, and provide entertainment to individuals and families of all ages. All proceeds from the event are returned to the NHC and are used to unite, inform and represent the equine industry in Nebraska, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

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Lincoln Kids!

Children’s Lessons Directory Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Name

Instruction

Art Around the Corner Art Planet Atkinson Music Studio

Program

Art classes, Private Lessons, First Friday Art Activities. Join an after school club–classes begin Monday, August 24.

Art

After school art programs designed to inspire imagination and encourage creativity. All media and techniques taught by qualified and enthusiastic teaching staff. Weekly classes for elementary through high school ages with a focus on engaging students with special needs. New classes every month! Visit our website for the current class schedule.

Private, groups, recitals and public performance opportunities. Beginners ages 3-adult. All levels! Over 25 years experience! Member Lincoln Suzuki Talent Education,Inc

Piano

Private lessons include theory classes with ensembles and performance opportunities. Group lessons available for beginners. Ages 4–Adult. References Available. Call for info. or an interview.

Blue Raven Music Studios

Guitar, Piano and more!

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Dobro, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele and Voice instruction for all ages. Fun, positive learning environment. Reduced rate guitar classes for kids ages 5–9. www.blueravenmusic.com

Capital City Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics classes for boys & girls ages 2 through 18. We promote an “I can do” attitude, building not only overall physical skills, but also “life skills”.

Encore Studio Fiddlestick Music Lincoln Drum Lessons

Suzuki Violin, Piano, Drum

Harris Academy of the Arts

Music Lessons

Lincoln Music Teachers Assn.

Music Lessons

Certified Suzuki violin instruction by professional violinist, Summer Brackhan, member of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra. Piano lessons are both traditional and Suzuki. • Study with professional Chicago trained drummer Jeff Brackhan.

LUX Center for the Arts

Art Classes

Motions Dance Academy, LLC

Dance

Page 30 • www.lincolnkids.com Nissa’s String Studio

Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Cello

High quality art classes and lessons for youth and adults in a variety of art media and techniques all year long. Small class sizes for one-on-one learning.

Kids! ur us yo d n e S ork! Art W

402-486-0599

5030 N. 57th • 402-464-9692 www.capitalcitygymnastics.net 402-499-0400

www.encore-studio.com 2130 Winthrop Road 402-261-3599, FiddlestickMusic.com LincolnDrumLessonscom 2935 Pine Lake Rd

www.harrisacademyofthearts.com

www.LMTA.info lincolnracquetclub.com 5300 Old Cheney Road Register online or call 402-423-2511

2601 N. 48th Street • 402-466-8692

Professional instruction in our 4-room facility with waiting area. Private lessons, chamber music, recording, recitals, & more. Making music fun in a positive learning environment! Violin, fiddle, viola, acoustic/electric guitar, piano, and cello. Ages 3-adult. Home of Spitfire Fiddle Band. Call us today!

Innovative curriculum promotes the learning of a foreign language naturally through highly engaging stories, games, music and movement. For children 18 months – age 11. Life skills and personal development taught by Internationally Certified Instructors. Lessons are available for ages 3 and up. Lessons are divided by age. Call now for our starter course specials.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Repertory, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Award Winning Competitive Company, Musical Theatre and All Boys Hip Hop! Creative Movement for 3-4 year olds, Wee Go Together for 2-3 year olds & their mom/dad/or special friend.

(across from So. Pointe Mall)

402-423-7121

www.luxcenter.org

8200 Cody Dr., Suite L (one block north of 14th & 402-420-0579 www.motionsdance.net

Yankee Hill Rd.)

Your child will have fun while building confidence and self esteem in our beginning gymnastics and sports skills classes. Games, relays, dances & rides. Age appropriate classes.

TaeKwonDo Dance

3835 S. 48th St. (across from Union College)

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and 2-Gether. Studio directed Melissa Prettyman Meranda, B.A. in Dance. Come and experience your child’s passion for dance!

Tiger Rock Academy

All messages returned!

2501 S. 20th St. • 402-435-0386

Indoor tennis lessons for ages 4 & older. UPTSA Certified Instructors. Private, Semi-private, group classes available. For swimming lessons we offer private, semi-private, group swimming lessons & swim conditioning. Special activities and clinics include volleyball, basketball, racquetball, yoga, kickboxing, seasonal Camps & more. Experienced teachers, competitive rates. Non-members welcome!

Spanish Classes for Kids

Tumbling & Musical Theatre

Centrally located • email: lauraatpeg@gmail.com

Laura (402) 474-0302

Find a Music Teacher

The Language Project

Universal Dance Academy

email: hello@artplanetlincoln.com Web: www.artplanetlincoln.com Tamara 402-610-2295

Access www.LMTA.info for a Teacher Directory. Scholarships available for those who qualify!

Gymnastics & Sports Skills

My Gym

ArtAroundTheCorner.net

PRIVATE and GROUP music instruction: Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass. Percussion,Theatre, and Kindermusik, Children’s Music Academy, Multiple, university-trained educators provide reputable, convenient scheduling for the entire family!

Tennis, Swimming & Activities

(across from Henry’s)

402-560-3326

Piano lessons and piano/keyboard classes for all levels. Beginners all ages. Studio is located near 70th & O Street.

Piano/Keyboard

Lincoln Racquet Club

2129 Winthrop Road

Art Lessons

Violin & Viola

Alice Bowen

Location(s) & phone

2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

402-802-9982

3900 South Street

402-440-1473

www.stringstudio.com

Multiple Lincoln locations: 816-6562656 www.languageprojectkids.com 8444 Executive Woods Dr. 5900 S 85th St Suite 100 Also in Firth

402-483-1011

400 N. 48th Street • Suite C01 402-477-5900 • dance4uda.com

We hope you will join us for the winter 2015 Issue.

Visit u s on Faceb ook!

Ad, Article and Children’s art deadline is October 10th, 2015 Phone: 402-798-0224 Email: lincolnkids@windstream.net Web: lincolnkidsinc.com

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Lincoln Kids!

Coloring Me!

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Lincoln Kids!

...plus private school, preschool and after school Directory

Name

Area of Town

Program

Location(s) & phone

Academic Advantage Child Development Center

East/South

Educational childcare facility offering care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We are also accepting school agers for the summer programs, as well as Fall school transportation to these 10 schools: Kahoa, Pyrtle, Meadowlane, Calvert, Humann, Zeman, Maxey, Hill, Cavett, and Adams. Visit our website for more info: AACDC.com

Brandy’s Bunch Centers

Southeast

Come where learning blossoms and friendships grow. Preschool Program, Curriculum for All Ages, Accepting Title XX, Low Child to Teacher Ratio, Outdoor Playground and more. Three locations!

Bubbles & Blocks

Child Development Center, LLC

Calvert Recrecation PreSchool CEDARS

Christ Kids

Northeast South North Central

Brandy’s Bunch, 1111 Old Cheney, 402.420.0460 Radiant Beginnings, 740 N 70th St., 402.489.0652 2800 Crossbridge Rd, opening in Oct., 402.420.0460

Brand new, family owned child development center, now open! Northeast Lincoln location. Offering care to children ages 6 wks–12 yrs. Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm. Call now to reserve your spot! bubblesandblock.com

A preschool program focused on music, art, math, and language. A great program of playing and learning that will help prepare your child for kindergarten. M/W/F 9-11:30 and T/Th 9:30-11:30. Focusing on school readiness, we offer secure, nurturing environments to children ages 6wks–12yrs. Includes before & after school programs at Clinton and Hartley Schools. Programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) &/or the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Title XX accepted. Call now to enroll your child today!

Child Care and Preschool

Central

Christ Kids provides quality programming by an experienced and trained staff, taught with a Christian perspective. Infants – 5th grade. Children grow academically, physically, socially and spiritually. Our safe, nurturing environment with small class sizes makes this a great place for kids.

Dimensions Education Programs @ First-Plymouth

Central

Quality early education program for children 6 weeks–preschool. Summer programs for K–4th grade. Visit dimensionsed.org for information or online forms. Call for availability.

Dual Language Preschool

South

Fingerprints

Child Development Center

Northeast

First Learning Center

Southeast

Highlands Academy

Northwest

Immanuel Lutheran

Central

Preschool

KidsPark

South

Kelly’s Kids

Northwest

Learning and Development Center

Krayon Campus

Central

La Petite Academy

South/Central

Lincoln Christian Preschool

South

Little Lambs Child Development Center Page 32 • www.lincolnkidsinc.com

Southeast

• 8215 Northwoods, Ste. 100, 402-465-4769 • 6021 S. 56th Street, 402-420-5440 • 7301 S. 15th Street, 402-421-7301

Our thematic content supports language development in both English & Spanish and allows preschoolers of all language backgrounds to have fun while playing & learning kindergarten readiness skills. Openings currently available! M/W/F, 9-11:30 a.m.

8521 Lexington Ave. 402-328-0404 Calvert Community Center 4500 Stockwell.

402-441-8480, web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

402-434-KIDS (5437) cedarskids.org

Centrally located at 43rd and Sumner St 402-483-7774 ext. 110 www.christschools.org located in First-Plymouth Church, 20th & D Sts.

402-476-8304

Irving Rec Center, 2010 Van Dorn, 402-441-7954, web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

Featuring an educational curriculum for all ages in a loving Christian environment! Open 6:30 am-6:00 pm. 6 weeks–10 years. Enrolling now for part-time PreK morning program. M–F from 9am–11:30am.

7800 Holdrege • 402-467-4503

Community preschool for children ages 3-5. We believe in learning by exploring and doing. Weekly chapel time. Hands on experiences in our Certified Nature Explore Classroom and small class sizes. All are welcome to grow here.

402-488-0919 • flclincoln.org 1551 South 70th Street

Child Development & Family Resource Center. Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Full time Care. Preschool Curriculum. Christian preschool program. Small classes with hands on experiences for little learners. Art, science and learning through exploration. AM classes–9-11:30. MWF for 4/5 year olds, TTH for 3/4 year olds. PM sessions available when AM is full. Licensed, drop-in hourly childcare, no reservations required! Open hours are: Mon.-Thu.: 7:30am-10pm. Friday: 7:30am-Midnight. Saturday: 10am-Midnight. Sunday 1pm-6pm. Flexible preschool programs available as well. Opening spring 2015.

Featuring developmentally appropriate curriculum, healthy homemade meals, caring teachers, & a larger outdoor play area. Ages 6wks-5 years accepted, open 7am-6pm M-F. Title XX assistance accepted. Full or part-time care available. Child development center that cares for your child’s Individual needs. Ages 6 Weeks–12 Years. Curriculum Based. Nutritious Hot Meals. Title XX accepted. Transportation to LPS area schools. Open Mon.–Fri. 6am-6pm. La Petite Academy is NECPA Accredited & has been inspiring children for over 40 years. Our quality early education programs are individually designed for children 6 weeks-age 12. Open 6-6 M-F, Title XX, transportation to area schools. Call about our Fall/Summer school readiness curriculum, Flex Days, and our new From the Start Infant /Toddler programs.

Academic Christian Preschool. Attend 2, 3 or 5 half-day sessions per week. AM and PM available. Quality child care in a nurturing environment for children 6 weeks through 5 years. Small classes. 7:15 am – 5:30 pm – M-F. Title XX, Nutritious Meals. Openings for infants and toddlers.

capitolcity.org

5901 NW 1st Street 402-476-2223 2001 South 11th Street 474-6275 402-413-8849 • 5633 S. 16th St. www.kidspark.com 4901 NW 1st Street 402-477-4901 www.kellyskidsldc.com 6001 Normal Blvd.

402-486-4847

6632 Taylor Park Drive • 402-488-3125 Vicky Jones–Director 2700 Jameson North • 402-421-3125 Nicole Lippold–Director

5801 S. 84th St. 488-8888 x 252 www.lincolnchristian.org/preschool 8300 East Point Rd., Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church –402-484-8844

Lincoln Kids! ...and this page has even more great places to know about.

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Name Prairie Hill Learning Center Montessori

Area of Town Far South

Program

Location(s) & phone

7 miles South of Lincoln on Hwy 77 Ages 18 mo. thru 8th grade. Open 7am-6pm. Care of farm animals, close to nature, family atmosphere. Certified Montessori Teachers. 402-438-6668 www.prairiehill.com

Prairieview Preschool

East

Nestled on 80 gorgeous acres east of Lincoln, we offer your child a special and unique experience. New facility. Spacious accommodations, developmental learning centers, and the natural setting of a country school all provide for a wholesome atmosphere.

Pioneers Park Nature Center Preschool

West

Animals + Plants + Hikes = learning through discovery + creating a lifelong connection to nature. Preschool and Pre-K classes.

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool

Central

Christian based preschool for 3-5 year olds, three class options including 5 days a week. AM preschool from 8-11:30am. Children will enjoy art, songs/music, stories, learning centers & more. Across from Woods Pool. Email: rlpreschool@yahoo.com

Skyview Learning Academy

Southeast

Skyview Learning Academy is the area’s newest preK-8th private elementary school! We focus on hands-on learning, nature and outdoor education. Located on 20 acres SE of Bennet. Tranportation from Lincoln is available. Enrolling all grades.

Sprouts Preschool

Southeast South

Open 7:15 to 5:45 pm. Ages 18 months to 6 years. Part time or full time. Professionally Certified/Degreed staff.

Westminster Preschool

South

Quality, licensed Christian preschool educational program for children 3–5 years. Five different AM & PM classes & all day classes 9am-3pm. Extended care 7:309am & 3-5:30pm. School year and summer classes available. NAEYC accredited.

World of Knowledge

Southeast

Child development Center

Kitra Deger-Director

West end of Pio. Park

402.441.7895

parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter/preschool

510 S. 33rd • 402-477-1710 www.redeemerlincoln.org

402-799-2054 skyviewlearningacademy.org

Sprouts is led by inventive, creative and powerful certified teachers with a passion to educate! Playful Discovery: A perfect class for early learners. Advanced Academy: An academic based class paving the way for transition to kindergarten. 8 weeks of Summer Camps!

The Child’s View

Montessori

143rd “O” St. • 402-488-0012

402-328-2952 sproutspreschoollincoln.com

3341 Pioneers Blvd. 402-484-8277 Westminster Presbyterian Church 2110 Sheridan Blvd. www.wpslincoln.org 402-475-6702 ext 103

8310 Wendell Way 402-483-4769

Ages 6 weeks – 12. Preschool curriculum beginning at age one. Before and after school out care. Sign language, swimming, soccer, dance, taekwondo and music lessons are available. A Step up to Quality Program. Open 6:30AM–6:00PM.

worldofknowledgene.com

‘Little Ones’ Directory of Services Name

Program/Service

Location(s) & phone

Art Planet

Fine Arts Play Group for preschoolers at Art Planet! Encourage creative growth in your little ones while interacting with art materials in a setting that fosters big imaginations! Visit the website for the current class schedule. This is a time for preschoolers and their adult to attend class together. Make new friends!

Ager Indoor Play Center

Classes for ages 6 mos-5 yrs: music, theatre, arts & crafts, etc. Sessions begin every month. Play Center is open Mon-Sat for indoor play. Admission is $3.50/person, 12 mos and under free.

email: hello@artplanetlincoln.com Web: www.artplanetlincoln.com Tamara 402-610-2295

1300 S. 27th St 402-441-6788 (recorded info); 402-441-6792; web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

Kindermusik

Harris Academy of the Arts

FREE Preview Classes! Listen & Move; Play & Grow! Kindermusik–the most trusted music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, & young children. Experienced university-trained music educators provide reputable quality, instruction.

My Gym

Baby exercises, songs, dances, infant-safe rides, unique swings and many other parent and me adventures in age appropriate classes starting at 6 weeks up to 13 years.

2935 Pine Lake Rd

(across from So. Pointe Mall)

402-423-7121

www.harrisacademyofthearts.com

2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

402-802-9982

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Capital Birthday Ideas Party Directory

Place

Fun Features

Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Location(s) & phone 1300 S. 27th St 402-441-6788 (recorded info); 402-441-6792; web: parks.lincoln.ne.gov

The Active Party Place! Open hours and after hours rentals available. Special play areas for those 2 and under and 3 and over.

Ager Indoor Play Center Art Planet

Add an artistic element to your birthday party! Come to the studio to celebrate your party “Art Planet” style where guests get to take home their masterpiece as the party favor! Party consists of one hour art lesson plus half hour for your cake and presents. You pick the project! Visit the website for a list of project ideas and party details.

email: hello@artplanetlincoln.com Web: www.artplanetlincoln.com Tamara 402-610-2295

CHEER XPRESS

Have your next Birthday Party at Cheer Xpress. Open Gym parties including trampoline, tumble track, spring floors and lots of fun equipment. Come to play, jump and tumble. Cheer theme parties available too. Let us do the entertaining, set up, and clean up, so you can enjoy the party!!

1130 Aries Drive (on the SW side of 14th & Pine Lake) cheerxpress.com • 402-489-5111

DEFY GRAVITY

The kids will love playing games on the trampolines and competing against each other in the laser maze challenge and Prismatic Explosion! Planning the birthday party of a lifetime is easy. We take care of food, drinks and entertainment. Four different packages to choose from. Contact us today!

345 Sporting Village Drive, Ste 1, (402)817-6900 • defygravitylincoln.com

KidsPark

Private birthday parties available! Invitations, balloon favors, a gift for the birthday child, face painting, art, and games are all included. We do the clean up when the party is over! Sundays 10:30am-12:30pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Let’s Party Inflatables

402-821-7632

Party at Home! We rent inflatable bounce houses and water slides!

Larson Lifestyle Center Lincoln Children’s Museum

www.letspartyinflatables.com

52nd & Stockwell • 402-486-2525

Have your next pool party at Larson Lifestyle’s Warm Water pool! Variety of birthday party options to fit any budget. Join us for swimming and bring your gifts and cake for our party room. Call us today for more information.

www.larsonlifestylecenter.com

1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE 402-477-4000 LincolnChildrensMuseum.org

Celebrate at the Museum! Birthday packages start at $70. Choose from a one-hour themed party room (Pirates, Princess, Cowboy, Cowgirl, & Safari). Includes balloons, party favors, drinks, & paper ware. Museum Members receive a 10% discount. Parties can be booked online at LincolnChildrensMuseum.org, in person, or by phone.

Lincoln Children’s Zoo

Critter visits, unlimited train rides and all day fun are all included in the Ultimate Birthday Party Package at Lincoln Children’s Zoo! Packages start at only $125. Choose from the jungle themed Safari Room or the iconic Crooked House. Visit LincolnZoo.org to pick your party, select your date and reserve your room and time.

Lincoln Racquet Club

Two hour gym & swim party. Includes room, cookies, punch, indoor/outdoor pool, playsmart climbing area, and youth b-ball gym. Add-ons available: Bounce house or your choice of tennis, kickboxing, zumba or cheer instruction. Non-members welcome!

Lost In Fun!

402-413-8849 • 5633 S. 16th St. www.kidspark.com

Your Outdoor Playland... Indoors! Voted Lincoln’s Choice, “Best Place to Have a Kid’s Birthday Party” in 2012, 2013, 2014. Indoor fun for all ages! Playsets, foam pit, inflatable jumpers, fun maze, laser maze, video games, jumping pillow, birthday party rooms and a snack area.

1222 S 27th Street

402-475-6741

lincolnracquetclub.com 5300 Old Cheney Road Register online or call 402-423-2511

8431 Cody Drive (15th & Yankee Hill)

(402) 261-0440 • www.lostinfun.com

LUX Center for the Arts

Celebrate at the LUX Center! Embrace your inner artist and choose from a variety of projects including: clay mugs or bowls, screen printed t-shirts and tote bags, group painting and printmaking. Each guest makes their own piece of art!

Madsen’s Bowling

Have a Bowling Party. Kids love our bumper bowling. Includes a “personalized” bowling pin gift for the birthday child! Special ramps for the young bowlers. Ask about Jr. Pool Leagues!

47th & Dudley • 402-467-3249

My Gym

Your Child is the Star... Supervised age appropriate games, fun activities, rides, songs, puppets and more. Your birthday party can enjoy exclusive use of our facility!

(near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road)

PartyArty at Paint Yourself Silly! Come unleash your inner artist. 100’s of pieces to choose from. Pottery painting fun for all ages.

Paint Yourself Silly Pioneers Park Nature Center

2601 N. 48th Street • 402-466-8692 www.luxcenter.org

2 blks south of 48th & Holdrege 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4

402-802-9982

2 Great Locations • www.paintyourselfsilly.net Downtown in the Haymarket: 701 P Street • 402-474-1010 Near 70th & Pioneers: 4107 Pioneer Woods • 402-486-1010

Owls, snakes, bugs and the great outdoors are eager to make your child’s birthday a special one.

West end of Pioneers Park 402.441.7895 parks. lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter/birthdays.html

Salon Deja Vu on A

Diva Birthday Party: A party for you and 7 of your luckiest friends will be treated with a party hair do and a mini manicure and lets not forget the fun tattooey and glittery things in between. Sale priced for just $150.00.

Call for more information 402-261-9447

Tiger Rock Academy

Unforgettable party with martial arts, food, games, cut the cake with a sword, break boards and more! Ninja Turtle parties available. $249 & up for up to 40 friends!

2 locations available

University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall

Guided museum activities including a hands-on fossil dig in the Marx Discovery Center and gifts for every child! Five party themes to choose from, private party room.

Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln

Be a Broadway Star! YAAL provides an instructor and our theatre for the birthday child and up to 15 friends to choreograph and costume a special performance!

YMCA-Cooper, Fallbrook & Northeast Branch

Have your next birthday party at the Y! The YMCA offers a variety of birthday party options to fit any child. Join us to swim or have one of our themed birthday parties. Parties start at $65. Call for more information. Or visit: www.ymcalincoln.org

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402-483-1011

Morrill Hall on the UNL Campus

402-472-2637

• www.museum.unl.edu/birthdays

Book at: www.yaal.org Cooper - 6767 S. 14th St. Fallbrook - 700 Penrose Dr. Northeast - 2601 N. 70th

402-323-6400 402-323-6444 402-434-9262

Lincoln Kids!

Fall 2015 Calendar of Events: August, September, and October If your organization would like a free Calendar listing in the next issue go to: LINCOLNKIDSINC.COM - click on Submissions or tell us about it on Facebook: LincolnKidsNewspaper Winter 2015 Issue Deadline: October 10, 2015 Months covered: November, December, & January Lincoln Kids! Newspaper Phone: 402-798-0224

August July 5 - August 16, 7pm Join the Lincoln Municipal Band at Antelope Park Bandshell as it continues one of Lincoln’s finest traditions of over one hundred years. The first concerts were held in 1907 at State Fair Park and then moved to Antelope Park in 1911.These concerts in the park boast regular crowds of more than 1500. August 2 · Movies & More: Sounds of the Silver Screen, August 9 · Half Century of Hits: Music of the Last 50 Years, August 16 · Home of the Brave: Salute to Veterans July 30-Aug. 8, 8am-Midnight Lancaster County Super Fair at Lancaster Event Center, 84th & Havelock. Gate admission $2/person or pick up free gate admission tickets at Russ’s Market, SuperSaver and Casey’s General Stores. Parking $5/day (free parking Mon-Wed).Free concerts on three stages! New is a Fun at the Farm Kid Zone. Carnival features all-you-can-ride wristband sessions every day. Theme days are back -- something different every day! There will be a joint closing ceremony with the State Games of America and Super Fair Champions on Aug. 2, 8:30pm. July 31-Aug 2 54th Annual Czech Festival, Wilber For more information visit nebraskaczechsofwilber.com August 1, 10am-Midnight Don’t Bug Me at KidsPark 14th & Old Cheney, 402-413-8849 or kidspark.com. Hop, flutter or buzz this way to bug out! Drop the kids off for buggy activities all day long. No reservation required. Ages 1 1/2-12. All activities included in our hourly rates!

LincolnChildrensMuseum.org/education. August 4, 9:00am Tom Gerou Teacher Workshop (Lincoln Music Teachers Association) at Radiant Church, 740 N. 70th St., LMTA.info. Contact Dietze Music House August 7: Peter Bouffard & Max Stehr August 14: Jim Williamson Trio featuring Ed Love The Capital Jazz Society announces a new jazz series, Friday Jazz @ Five! This series will feature small jazz ensembles comprised of musicians from around the area. The event will be held on Fridays from 5-7pm at Vega, located in the Haymarket above the Railyard. Food and full beverage service will be available. Admission is $6 per person. August 7, 11:30am-noon The Giver Songs and scenes from Playhouse Theatre Arts Academies will be performed at Gere Library. Everyone is welcome to attend the free performances.

FUN. No reservation required. Ages 1 1/2-12. All activities included in our hourly rates! August 15, 10 am– 1pm Tractors, Trucks & Trains at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Get an up-close look at various means of transportation and how these vehicles impact our daily lives. From the farm equipment that plows fields and the trains that haul important resources to the food, this is a day to celebrate the work of tractors, trucks, trains as well as their operators. August 16, 1:30-4:30pm Sunday with a Scientist: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum.unl.edu/. August 17, 8:30-8pm Lincoln Irish Dancers Fall Open House at 1st Presbyterian Church Great Hall (enter by northwest door, which faces west, and go straight down a short hall). “Shake a Leg” with Irish Social Dance! Check out Irish Social Dance (Ceili, pronounced KAY-lee). NO FEE. Door prizes! Get information on Lincoln Irish Dancers and upcoming classes. Ceili is like square dance but different, and NOT like Riverdance. Fun for adults of all ages and abilities, singles or couples welcome (minimum age 12 if accompanied by an adult). No previous dance experience. A fun way to get some exercise & socialize. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring shoes to change into that won’t fall off when you move (no sandals-street shoes damage the wood floors).

August 8, 10:00am-12:00pm investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab – Chromatography at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum.unl.edu/. Free with Regular Museum Admission August 8, 10am-6pm ZOOBILEE Celebrate 50 years of Lincoln Children’s Zoo with Zoobilee, a free community event at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The event will feature Larry the Cable Guy, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Recess Monkey and other world class entertainment, plus visits from your favorite Zoo animal friends.

August 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, 7pm 1st Saturday Contra Dance www.butchnlucy.com/contradance.html Dances are normally held at Auld Recreation Center 1650 Memorial Drive. Come for a short Lesson before the dance from 7:00 to 7:30. Fun for the whole family. If you can walk, you can contra dance. Sort of like line dancing and square dancing combined. All dances are walked through and called so no previous experience is necessary. Kate McBride is the regular caller and Hot Rosin and Rivertown String Band are the two bands that normally play for the dances. $8/adults, $5/students and 12 and under are free.

August 11, 3-4pm Kids in the Kitchen! Cooking Class - Backto-School Snacks Cost Per Child: $12 for an individual class. Summer is coming to an end and it is time to go back to school! Join your Hy-Vee dietitian Alyssa and Chef Kris in the dining room for this kid-friendly cooking class focusing on good-for-you snacks kids can make and enjoy during the school year. If your child has special dietary needs or food allergies, please tell us when registering.Recommended Ages: 3-11-year-olds. *A parent or guardian must accompany 3-4-year-old children. Register for one or both classes at the 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee Customer Service counter or hy-vee.com under Lincoln #5 Store Events. *Each class size is limited.

August 3-7 Lincoln Children’s Museum World Breakers, Think Factory Summer Camps. This week long summer camp will be the best part of your kids summer, ages 6-10. Register at

August 15, 10am-Midnight Back-To-School Bash at KidsPark 14th & Old Cheney, 402-413-8849 or kidspark.com. Celebrate the start of an exciting new school year. Our back to school bash earns an A+ for

Aug. 20 - Lil’ Tinkers Aug. 31 - Apples & Bananas Sept. 10 - Blast OFF! Sept. 28 - A Cat Named Pete Oct 15 - Princess Saves the Day Oct 26 - The Great Pumpkin 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m Preschool Play Day Camps at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Ages 3-5. Members $25; Non-Members $30 August 21-September 27 “Moving the SAC Museum” Exhibit at Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, 402.944.3100, sasmuseum. com This exhibit is created by the Museum’s Curator and includes a timeline and exhibition of archival photos dating back to the early days of SAC Museum. The exhibit covers the history of the museum, the development and design of the new Museum, and the massive undertaking of moving 36 aircraft and missiles, plus the Museum’s collection of artifacts the 36 miles over land to the new 300,000 square foot site in Ashland, Neb. In 1998, this was the largest move of static aircraft ever undertaken. August 22, 10-11am Williamsburg Hy-Vee Kids’ Cooking Club in Club Room - $10/child. Registration and prepayment required at Customer Service. Marcia and your elementary-aged child will

end our summer “Fun in the Garden” series by making and sampling Veggie Pita Pockets, Stop Light Snacks and a Salad Smoothie. A special bonus will be creating a live blooming necklace. August 22, 10am-2pm Well Family Fair at The Shoppes at Piedmont, 1265 S Cotner Blvd. Promoting Health & Wellness for all ages. Complimentary Wellness Score by 8 Weeks to Wellness, Blood Pressure Screenings by the Lincoln Fire Department, Burgers available from HF Crave, Feed & Pet a Mini Horse & Donkey! Meet Lil Red from 11am-12pm, Tour a firetruck & meet a firefighter! Face Painting by Funtastic Faces! For more info contact: Jodi at Roper & Sons, 402-476-1225 August 22, 12-12:45pm Williamsburg Hy-Vee Lil’ Chefs in the Club Room - $10/child. Registration and prepayment required at Customer Service. Preschool-aged children and a parent (or other special adult) and Marcia will end our summer “Fun in the Garden” series by making and sampling Veggie Pita Pockets and Stop Light Snacks. A special bonus will be creating a live blooming necklace. August 22 Red Panda Run at Lincoln Children’s Zoo Registration required for ages 2 to 18 years, includes red panda run shirt, medal and zoo entry, register by august 5th to recieve the red panda run shirt, registration not required for adults & children 1 & Under. Register at lincolnzoo.org August 25, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting Parents: Attend 1-hour session of your choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Meetings will be held at: Anderson Library – 3635 Touzalin Avenue Gere Library – 2400 South 56th Street Walt Library –6701 South 14th Street Hilltop House – 1020 Hilltop House (near 14th and Superior). Parking lot is located west of 14th and Morton Street. Learn more or register online at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership Dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. August 27-29

Homeopathy Class: Learn how to Use Homeopathy! at Circle ME, 3120 O St. 402-4356767. Safe options for any health concern-

mental, physical, Emotional!

August 29, 4-7pm Community Crops’ Farm walk at Prairie Pines, 112th and Adams. Come check out our farm and farmers! Free admission to tour the farm and enjoy the activities. Prairie Pines is used by participants in the Growing Farmers Program to start their farm business by growing and selling fruits and vegetables. Eight beginning farmers are growing a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs on the five-acre site. Community Crops manages the farm, which produces vegetables for our CSA (vegetable subscription program). Everyone is welcome, whether you want to experience a working sustainable vegetable farm, or are interested in having a plot of your own next year. Bring your friends. Kids are very welcome (but please no pets).

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Lincoln Kids! August 29, 12:00pm Dig Deeper Farm Tour at Open Harvest Coop Grocery, 1618 S. Street, www.openharvest. coop/2015-farm-tour Open Harvest and Community Crops are coming together for a day dedicated to local food and the farmers behind it. Discover what’s growing in your hometown; fresh delicious produce, world-class cheese, free range eggs & grass-fed meat. Spend the afternoon visiting these local farms and shake the hand that feeds you! Grab a tour booklet at Open Harvest in early August and visit the Open Harvest Facebook page or website for more complete information. PARTICIPATING FARMS (noon - 4 PM): Emerald Acres, Jones Produce, Robinette Farms, Shadowbrook Farm, Branched Oak Farm, Fox Run Farm, Prairie Pines (Community Crops) (4-7pm) August 29, 5:30pm Contra Dance and Doeden’s Country Dance www.butchnlucy.com/contradance.html Come contra dance to live music and country dance to D J Al Doeden and dance instructor Roberta Doeden. Contra Dance lesson from 5:30 to 6:00, Contra Dance from 6:00 to 8:00 and Country Dance to DJ Al Doeden from 8:00 to 11:00. This one dance is at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 84th and Pioneers. Follow the signs to the Gym for the dance. $7.00 gets you in to dance all night.

September September 3, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1135 Eastridge Drive Parents: Attend 1-hour session of your choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Learn more or register online at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. September 4, October 2, 6-9pm Art Around the Corner, 2129 Winthrop Rd., 402-560-3326, artaroundthecorner.net Free First Fridays. Join us for holiday-themed family art activities. Have dinner at Henry’s then bring the family over for free fall art fun! Free First Friday - Family Art Event on October 2, is Ghouls rule in our free Halloween-inspired art activities! Register online September 8, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting, Northeast United Church of Christ – 6200 Adams Street Parents: Attend 1-hour session of your choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Learn more or register online at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. September 11, 7-10 p.m. Adult Takeover–Game Night at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Ages 18+, $20; $15 Group Rate; $10 Students Stay curious. Be social. Play big. A night of over-sized games & outrageous fun! From tension-filled thrills to friendly competition, experience a night guaranteed to give you more play than you get on a typical weekend. With more than 20 games, you’re sure to feel like a

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kid again. Food and drinks for purchase. September 12, 10:30am – 1:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting, Girl Scout Homestead Service Center – 8230 Beechwood Drive. Please attend one meeting at 10:30am, 11:30am, or 12:30pm. Parents: Attend 1-hour session of choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Learn more or register at girlscoutsnebraska. org. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. September 12, 10:00am-12:00pm investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab Seed Dispersal at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum. unl.edu/. Free for everyone. This football gameday event to be held outside in front of Morrill Hall. September 12 10am-Midnight Grandparents Gift Workshop at KidsPark 14th & Old Cheney, 402-413-8849 or kidspark. com. Create handmade gifts for Grandma and Grandpa! All arts & crafts included in our hourly rate. No reservation required. Ages 1 1/2-12. September 13, 1pm – 4pm Girl Scouts 101, Grades K-3, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1135 Eastridge Drive, www.girlscoutsnebraska.org Are you interested in learning what Girl Scouts is all about? At Girl Scouts 101, you will discover the history of Girl Scouts, learn new songs and games, make SWAPS and more. Bring a new friend to share your experiences in the fabulous world of Girl Scouts! Register Online by Friday, September 4. Girl: $5 includes supplies, snack and patch. Adult: $2 includes snack September 14, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting, Walt Library Branch - 6701 South 14th Street Parents: Attend the 1-hour session of your choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Learn more or register online at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. Sept. 16 – Oct. 8, Oct. 28 – Nov. 19, 10-11 a.m., Wed. or Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Thurs. Super Sprouts at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Members $32; Non-Members $40, Ages 1-3 Each 4-week session features a different theme, specific hands-on activities that encourage play and discovery, and opportunities for parent and child to learn and grow together. Sessions include large group time, play-based learning stations, art activities and educational toys. September 17, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Girl Scout Informational Meeting, Eiseley Library Branch – 1530 Superior Street Parents: Attend the 1-hour session of your choice to learn more about Girl Scouting and the many opportunities available to your daughter. We’ll discuss the Girl Scouts basics, troops, and other ways to participate! Learn more or register online at www.girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12. Annual Membership dues are $15, Financial Assistance may be available. September 19, 10:30am-1pm LMTA (Lincoln Music Teachers Association) General Membership Meeting/Potluck Luncheon at Faith Bible Church, 6201 S. 84th St., LMTA.info Guest speaker: Dr. Ann Chang, Artistic Director at the Lied Center, associate professor of practice at Glenn KORFF school of music UNL, and founder of the Meadowlark Music Festival September 19, 8am 2015 Run to Overcome at Bryan Pine Lake Campus, 40th & Pine Lake Road 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run, For more information and register: bryanhealth.org/run-to-overcome or call 402-481-8855 September 20, 1-5pm Streets Alive! One of the city’s favorite outdoor movement festivals brings the streets to life in a new location. Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (HealthyLincoln.org) again sponsors the celebration of health, wellness, and fitness that lets the community walk, stroll, skate, bike, or even dance their way down a 2 mile traffic-free stretch of the city. Family, kid, pet and wheelchair friendly, the new route includes sections of the Mo-Pac Trail, Peter Pan and Idylwild Parks, and the new City Impact campus. If you’d like to be part of Streets Alive! as a volunteer, entertainer, exhibitor, or sponsor, contact Ashley Deisler, Health Promotions Coordinator at adeisler@ healthylincoln.org or call 402-483-4800. September 20, 1:30-4:30pm Sunday with a Scientist: Nebraska Archaeology at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum. unl.edu/. September 25-27 Camp Erin Lincoln - a Camp to Help Nebraska Children and Teens Cope with Grief. Mourning Hope is partnering with The Moyer Foundation to host the second year of Camp Erin Lincoln. Registration is now open at Carol Joy Holling. Camp Erin is a weekendlong, overnight bereavement camp designed for children between the ages of 6-17, who have experienced the death of someone close to them. It is a traditional, fun, high-energy camp experience combined with grief education. And Camp Erin Lincoln is offered free-of-charge to all families. For more information, or to apply as a camper or volunteer, please contact 402.488.8989 or pdinneen@mourninghope. org. You can also visit: www.mourninghope.org to download an application form. Sept 25, Oct 3, Oct 24 Overnights at the Museum at Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, 402.944.3100, sasmuseum.com Astronomy, Robotics, or SASM Adventure September 26, 9:30am–4:30pm Museum Day Live! at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum.unl.edu/. To obtain your free admission ticket for two people visit http://bit.ly/1bjEj7F after Aug. 1. September 26 10am-Midnight Minecraft Mania at KidsPark 14th & Old Cheney, 402-413-8849 or kidspark.com. Play today in Creative Mode! Mobs, Mods, and Realms. Everything Minecraft! No reservation required. Ages 1 1/2-12. All activities included in our hourly rates!

September 26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Dream, Explore, Be: Anything’s Possible, Grades K-12, Families, at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St., girlscoutsnebraska.org During the 2015-2016, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska will focus on the theme, “Dream, Explore, Be: Anything’s Possible! Join with girls from across the state during our kick-off event and participate in fun activities, play games and meet professionals from a variety of career fields at this open house event. Adults must register with girls. Register Online by Wednesday, September 9. Girl: $5 includes activities, snack and patch. Adult: $5 includes activities, snack and patch

October October 3, 10:30am Little Run on the Prairie - a children’s fun run at Prairie Hill Learning Center, seven miles south of Lincoln on Highway 77. Children of all ages can register to run three times around our natural prairie (equals about one mile) and enjoy some exercise and fresh air. Children’s Country Fair immediately following from 113pm. Information and registration at www. prairiehill.com October 3, 11am-3pm Children’s Country Fair at Prairie Hill Learning Center, seven miles south of Lincoln on Highway 77. Come and enjoy some wholesome family fun with pony rides, penny toss, cool science experiments, dunk tank, treasure hunt, wagon rides, local artisans and musicians, cake walk, face painting, corn box, water and bubble play for young children, farm animals, healthy and delicious food and much more! More information at www,prairiehill.com October 3, 10am-1pm Fall Re-Diaper Sale: The bi-annual Re-Diaper sale at circle ME, 3120 O St., 402-435-6767, is a one day consignment style sale designed for you to buy and sell gently used Cloth Diapers and other natural family items! 3120 O St. October 3-January 2, 2016 Football: The Exhibit at Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, 402.944.3100, sasmuseum.com Football a popular traveling exhibit, offered by the Museum of Discovery, is a 3,000 square foot exhibit that introduces visitors to the science, mathematics and technology behind the game and how they relate to our everyday lives. This highly interactive exhibit provides hands-on learning covering a wide array of science topics through football themed areas such as Forward Pass and Game at the Line of Scrimmage. Join us for a Football Tailgate Party from 12am to 2pm on Saturday, October 3. October 4 Halloween BOO-tique Costume Swap (Drop-off Sept. 19 – Oct. 2) Families are invited to drop-off gently used children’s costumes to the Welcome Desk the week before the BOO-tique. They will be given a token for every costume

Lincoln Kids! they donate. On the day of the event it is $5 per family to enter the BOO-tique and redeem their tokens for “new” costumes. Families who dropoff costumes first will have the first opportunity to shop on the day of the event. For event details visit LincolnChildrensMuseum.org October 9, 8:30am-4:30pm Museum Minions Day Camp at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Ages 6-10. Members $50; Non-Members $65 October 9 Wild Fall Festival at Pioneers Park Nature Center. Include hayrack rides through the Nature Center. October 10, 10:00am-12:00pm investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum.unl.edu/. Free for everyone. This football gameday event to be held outside in front of Morrill Hall. October 10, 10am-Midnight Creepy Crafts at KidsPark 14th & Old Cheney, 402-413-8849 or kidspark.com. Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! No reservation required. Ages 1 1/2-12. All activities included in our hourly rates! October 11, 1:30-4:30pm Sunday with a Scientist: Antarctic Time Machine at University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 402-472-3779, museum. unl.edu/. October 11, 1pm – 4pm Girl Scouts 101, Grades K-3, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1135 Eastridge Drive, www.girlscoutsnebraska.org Are you interested in learning what Girl Scouts is all about? At Girl Scouts 101, you will discover the history of Girl Scouts, learn new songs and games, make SWAPS and much more. Bring a new friend to share your experiences in the fabulous world of Girl Scouts! Register Online by Friday, October 2. Girl: $5 includes supplies, snack and patch. Adult: $2 includes snack October 15-16, Time: TBA LMTA ((Lincoln Music Teachers Association) Fall Student Recital at Calvary Lutheran Church; 2788 Franklin St., LMTA.info October 15-16, 8:30am-4:30pm Tricks & Treats Two Day Camp at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Ages 6-10. Members $65; Non-Members $80 October 15-16 Fall Fun Camp at Pioneers Park Nature Center. This day camp will offer kids an opportunity to hike, explore, go on a hay rack ride, etc. during their break from school. October 17-18 NMTA (Nebraska Music Teachers Association) State Festival & Nebraska Competitions, University of Nebraska, Kearney, LMTA.info October 17, 7:30am Child Advocacy Center Monster Dash Fun Run at Roca Berry Farms Dash to make a difference for child victims of abuse and neglect. Costume awards will be given! Visit www.smallvoices.org for registration information or call 402-476-3200. Deadline is Sept. 30. 5K race entry fee is $25; 1 mile race entry fee is $15. Entry fee includes

a t-shirt and all proceeds provide advocacy services to children and their families. October 17-18 Planes, Trains, and Autos at Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, 402.944.3100, sasmuseum.com The event will feature five Museum aircraft with connections to Offutt AFB, 20 unique automobiles from the period (sponsored by local auto clubs), and model trains in the exhibition. To add to the event excitement, performers will be in time period costumes walking about the museum educating guest about the aircraft and the roles that they played in this time period. Guests are welcome to come in costumes to join the fun! There will be a presentation in the Museum’s theater showcasing the everexpanding technologies behind each mode of transportation. Oct ober 19, 4:30-7:30pm Shining Star at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Shining Star is a free and exclusive event, supported by May Flanagan Foundation, for families with children whose health has been compromised by a medical condition, specialized surgical procedures or medical treatments. Closed to the general public to allow families who otherwise may not be able to visit the Museum an opportunity to enjoy a special night together away from the home or hospital. Oct. 22 & Oct. 23, 6-8pm Happy Hallowgreen at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 1420 P St; 402-477-4000 Members Free; Non-Members $5; Trick-orTreat Bag (required to participate) $3. We’ve put a fun, “eek”-o-friendly twist on Halloween festivities. This night of music, trick-or-treating and “green-themed” activities is a spooktacular time for the family! Two nights and advance ticketing new this year to decrease wait times. Oct 24, 9am-9pm, Oct 25, 9am-4pm Nebraska Horse Expo at Lancaster Event Center. Activites for kids and families. October 31, 9-11am Dyslexia Association Fall Celebration at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Upper Fellowship Hall, 8550 Pioneers Blvd., nebraskadyslexia.org Keynote: Dr. Victoria Molfese, Chancellor Professor, Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln. • Journeys with Dyslexia • Recognition of Achievement • 2015 – Year in Review October 31, 1:30-3:30pm LMTA (Lincoln Music Teachers Association) Masterclass Dr. Paul Barnes, guest presenter, Venue: TBA, LMTA.info October 31 Boo at the Zoo at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo

OPEN HOUSES August 1, 10am-12pm, August 9, 2-4pm Studio2 at 3601 Calvert St, #19, 402-489-6622, studio2dance.com August 1, 1-4pm, August 17, 5-7pm Universal Dance Academy, 400 N. 48th St., Ste CO1, 402-477-5900, udance@windstream. net, dance4uda.com

Aug 4, 5, 6, 5-7pm, Aug 8, 9am-12pm True Dance & Co., 402-423-8838, 5445 Red Rock Lane, truedancelincoln.com Aug. 4, 6-8pm, Aug.15, 10am-12, Aug, 23, 2-4pm

Motions Dance Academy. Offering classes for dancers ages 2 through high school. 8200 Cody Dr. Suite L, 14th & Yankee Hill Rd., 402-4200579, motionsdance.net

LUX Center for the Arts

2601 N. 48th St.; 402-466-8692; luxcenter.org

check website for various classes and times

more with your budding scientists! Designed for families with pre-Kindergarten youths.

HY-VEE

27th & Superior, 402-477-4673, tlucas@hy-vee.com

Second Saturday, 10-11am “Kids in the Kitchen” in the teaching kitchen area. Do your kids love to cook? Here is their chance to learn about cooking and nutrition from in-store dietitian, Travis. Cost is $10 per child. RSVP by calling 402-477-4673 or by emailing tlucas@hy-vee.com

Indigo Bridge Books

701 P St., Ste. 102; 402-477-7770, Creamery Bldg. in Haymarket; indigobridgebooks.com

Mondays & Tuesdays from 10-11am. Story time session includes music, games, crafts. Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, 11:30am-1pm. Serving soup and bread. Food is available payas-you-can basis rather than with a set menu price so everyone can afford to sit at The Table.

ONGOING EVENTS Bryan West Campus, West Medical Plaza 2222 S. 16th St., Education Classroom, Lower Level

Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30. The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Commnunity Group is free and open to any youth interested in improving their life skills. This voluntary support group for youth ages 14+, helps participants create an individualized plan to deal with difficult times and empower youth to achieve their goals. For more information, call 402-432-0158. No registration required.

Lincoln Children’s Museum 1420 P St; 402-477-4000

Tuesdays, 9:30–11am, Starting August 18 Play & Connect is a time for adult socializing while children forge new friendships during a slightly quieter time at the Museum with older children in school. This gathering is designed for all parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and younger. Held on the Upper Level and is free with a Museum membership or paid admission. Guests are welcome to come and go any time and enjoy free coffee and treats while supplies last. Weekdays, 11:30am Kid’s Club FREE to join and all kids who join get their own Kid’s Club membership card! Fun activities for members will be held in the Artist’s Studio on the Museum floor. More information and any additional activity times at LincolnChildrensMuseum.com. Maker Tuesday, Wednesday Smocktales, Thursday Thought Spot, Friday Mystery Club

Strategic Air & Space Museum

28210 West Park Hwy, Ashland, 402.944.3100, sasmuseum.com

Every Weekend Science Zone Activities – Make and Take at the SASM every weekend Tuesday, 10am Pint Sized Play Dates - Explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and

Second Fridays, 10-11am IndiZOO features animal-related stories, crafts and the animals! Kids meet a local animal in a safe, hands-on environment with a trained animal expert to teach them about eating, sleeping and social habits. Saturdays, 10-11am Bilingual English-Spanish Story Time Bring the kiddos down for a story in English with Spanish vocabulary, a game of Spanish BINGO and a related craft. While story time is intended for ages 4-8, most children find one of the activities fun and educational. Lincoln City Libraries

lincolnlibraries.org Anderson…3635 Touzalin…441-8540 Bennett Martin…136 S. 14th…441-8566 Bethany…1810 N. Cotner…4441-8550 Eiseley…1530 Superior…441-4250 Gere…2400 S. 56th…441-8560 South…2675 South St.…441-8570 Walt…6701 S. 14th…441-4460 Williams…5000 Mike Scholl St.…441-8580

Baby Storytimes Baby Storytime is an interactive parent-child time with fun activities designed to promote early literacy, language development and a love of books for children birth to 18 months old. Eiseley Branch Library, Monday, 10:35-10:55 am Gere Branch Library, Mon, 10-10:20am, Wed, 1010:20am, Thurs, 6:30 to 6:50pm Walt Branch Library, Thursday, 10:30-11am

Toddler Time For children aged 18 to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. A librarian reads aloud and leads adult-child pairs in activities. Research indicates the importance of the adult-child bond in building early literacy. Toddler Time also supports early literacy by building vocabulary and sharing age-appropriate literature in an atmosphere of fun, engaging activity. Anderson Branch Library, Mon, 10:30-10:50am Bethany Branch Library, Tues, 10:30-10:50am Eiseley Branch Library, Wed, 10:35-10:55am, Thursday, 10:35-10:55am Gere Branch Library, Tues, 10-10:20am and 10:35-10:55am, Wed, 10:35-10:55am, Thurs, 1010:20am and 10:35-10:55 South Branch Library, Thurs, 10:35-10:55am Walt Branch Library, Tues, 10:30-10:50am

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Lincoln Kids! Preschool Storytime Lincoln City Libraries presents its popular preschool storytimes at all library locations. Preschool Storytime is a half-hour of books and activities for children ages three, four and five. Newcomers are always welcome! Bennett Martin Public, Thurs, 10:30-11am Anderson Branch, Tues, 10:30-11am, Wed, 10:3011am Bethany Branch, Thurs, 10:30-11:00am Eiseley Branch, Tuesday, 7-7:30pm, Wed, 10:3011am, Thurs, 10:30-11am Gere Branch, Tues, 10:30-11, Thurs, 10:30-11am South Branch, Wed, 10:30-11am and 2-2:30pm Walt Branch, Tues, 10:30-11am, Wed, 10:30-11am

Storytimes for Families The entire family is welcome to enjoy crafts and storytime from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., except where other times are noted. Check website for dates.

MilkWorks

5930 S. 58th, Ste W; 402-423-6402; Register and times at milkworks.org

All About Breastfeeding For expectant moms and dads. Learn breastfeeding basics, as well as the most common challenges that mothers face when breastfeeding, and how to get support. Fee is $25. Includes our Return to Work class. Return to Work For new mothers returning to work or school outside the home while breastfeeding. Learn the “ins and outs” of pumping, storing milk, federal regulations and working with your day care provider. This class is included in the fee for our All About Breastfeeding class. You may attend while pregnant, or after baby is born. (Fee is $10 if not signed up for AAB class.) Introducing Solids & Making Your Own Baby Food Perfect for parents of babies who are 3 to 9 months old. This class covers tips on readiness signs, safety awareness, introducing new foods and making your own baby food (save money and go organic if you want to!). Fee is $10. Mom Talk Bring baby and join other breastfeeding mothers for companionship and to share breastfeeding information. FREE. No registration required. Twin Talk Free Support for moms of multiples! If you are expecting twins, or breastfeeding multiples, join other moms for learning and support. No registration. Older siblings welcome. Baby Weigh Station 7 days a week - Drop in and weigh your baby at MilkWorks during open hours. We will teach you how to use our baby scale and answer basic questions you have about weight gain. We are a well-child facility, so no need to worry about sick children in the waiting room! FREE. Weigh & Stay at LMEP, 46th & Valley Road, Rm 230. - Drop in to weigh your baby, visit with a Lactation Consultant and ask questions about your baby’s latch or weight gain. There is no fee for this service. All moms welcome.

First-Plymouth, UCC

2000 D Street; 402-476-7550; firstplymouth.org

1st Wednesdays Preschool Mom’s Night Out, 6:30-8pm Speakers, arts, crafts, parenting skills. RSVP deb@firstplymouth.org for child care. No cost.

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2nd Thursdays Pet Grief Group in Resource Room. An interfaith support group for anyone mourning a recent passing of an animal companion. 3rd Fridays Preschool Family Fun, 6-8:30 p.m. various locations. Seasonal themes and family fun for families with infants-preschoolers.

Lincoln Berean Church

6400 S. 70th St.; 430-4834; lincolnberean.org

Fridays Celebrate Recovery, biblically based 12-step recovery program for overcoming addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. Free childcare/kid activities: infants-8th grade. 6:50pm. Praise & Worship. 8pm, Open Share small groups. 9pm, “Crosstalk” Fellowship and snacks in CoffeeHouse. 402-483-6512

Saint Elizabeth Regional Med Center

Various childbirth and parenting programs and classes offered YMCA Camp Kitaki

402-434-92222, ymcacampkitaki.org

YMCA Camp Kitaki is a resident summer camp facility for ages 7-17, whose purpose is to build strong kids and adults through programs that promote positive identity, relationships, values and skills in a unique natural setting just 1/2 an hour from Lincoln and Omaha. Fall Round-Up September 25 -27 Ages 7 to 14. Price $115. Come out for a weekend of horseback riding, archery, crafts and more! October 11, 2:30–7pm Fall Family BBQ All ages welcome. Price $15 per person age 7 & up, $7.50 per kid age 4-7, kids 3 & under free or $50 for entire family An afternoon of family fun and a delicious BBQ dinner, supporting the Strong Kids Campaign! Archery Range, Crafts Den, Lake, Fort Pawnee, and More. Horse rides available for an additional $10 per person donation for ages 7 and older. Call for details. October 10-11, 16-17, 17-18, 23-24, 24-25 Halloween Camp Ages 7 to 14. Price $52. Venture into the haunted barn, explore the woods on a spooky trail hike and get dressed up for a costume dance! We also have plenty of fun daytime activities, all in a safe and supervised environment.

Lincoln Stars Hockey Club

402-474-7827, 586-506-0451, LincolnStars.com 1880 Transformation Drive

September 25 vs Des Moines Buccaneers at The Ice Box- Home Opener for the 20th Anniversary Season 7:05 October 2 vs Omaha Lancers@ The Ice Box 7:05 October 9 vs Dubuque Fighting Saints @ The Ice Box 7:05 October 27 vs Des Moines Buccaneers @ The Ice Box- Halloween with the Stars 7:05

SUPPORT GROUPS Answers4Families

Information, opportunities for dialogue, education,

and support for families, children and adults with disabilities, individuals over 60, and providers, including state and national resources, support group schedules, organizations, and tips for coping with a variety of issues. Free database (nrrs.ne.gov) of Nebraska service providers. Helpline, 800-746-8420; Answers4Families.org

Autism Family Network

A support organization alternating between fun and informative events. Cathy Martinez, Board President at afnlincoln@aol.com

Cancer Support Groups

Various cancer support groups and services for patients, family members, friends. To find out more, contact the American Cancer Society, 5733 S 34th Street, Ste 500, 402-423-4888

Fibromyalgia Group

No meetings. See info at tjkeller.net/lincolnsupport/

Good Neighbor Mothers Offering Moms Support

Mom’s support group 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Good Neighbor Community Center, 2617 Y Street, 402477-4173. Angel, 423-6117

Heartland Home Schoolers

For home schooling families in the Lincoln area, regardless of religious beliefs. Providing encouragement for moms; activities for home schooled students, including skating parties, spelling bee, science fair and more. homeschool-life.com/ne/heartland/

Help for Attention Deficit Disorders

First Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Parenting network. Creative/challenging activities for children, support/ education for parents. Family meal provided. 5903 Walker Ave., 471-3700

La Leche League of Lincoln

Offering information, support, and encouragement to breastfeeding and expectant mothers. Multiple meetings are offered monthly. Please visit www.lllofne. org for meeting dates, times, and locations, and for Leader contact information.

ship, group activities, and service projects in the Lincoln area. http://momsclublincoln.weebly.com

Montessori After Six

For parents of children 5-9 years, Lincoln Montessori School, 489-8110

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Are you a mom of a child from birth to kindergarten? There’s a place for you in a MOPS Group! MOPS provides a welcome break for moms; a chance for moms to make new friends and an opportunity for moms to know they are not alone in the struggles and joys of raising young children. There are 10 different groups in the Lincoln and surrounding areas meeting on various Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. Child care provided in a nurturing environment. For more information or to find a group that works with your schedule, visit www.MOPS.org. You can also contact Denise Savage at NebraskaMOPS@gmail.com.

MOTHER ME

Weekly mommies group to support mothers of infants through pre-schoolers. A place for moms to come and talk, laugh and/or cry if they need to. We meet in the evening for moms who are unable to attend daytime meetings. We have a love of fun, and love for new moms to join us at any time! Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Inside Trinity Chiropractic in the Inspire ME meeting space at 3120 O Street. Contact julia@circleme.me for more information

Mourning Hope Grief Support

402-488-8989, email hope@mourninghope.org or visit mourninghope.org

Mom Support Group

Wednesdays, Bryan Health Family Birthplace at Institute for Women’s & Children’s Health. Facilitated by lactation consultants. 1:30-2:30PM. 402-4817103

Open Hearts Adoption Support Group

Fellowship for families who have adopted children; family centered events (Christmas Party, Ethnic Party, Picnic, Mother’s Tea, Harvest Party). Supported through dues and gifts. All families welcome, especially if you want to find out more about adoption! Dates and locations vary, contact Sherie Quirie, 4655841 or at lincoln_openheartsadoption.blogspot.com

Lincoln Area Families with Multiples

For families welcoming multiples into their lives, and the joys and challenges that come with them. Find support at 434-6533; coordinator.lafm@gmail. com; lincolnmultiples.org; LAFM, P.O. Box 5911, Lincoln, 68505-5911

M.O.M.S. (Meeting Other Mothers)

Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington, Tuesdays, 9:30-11AM, conversation, speakers, crafts, snacks, service projects & various topics; also holiday parties & field trips. Daycare available: $3/1 child and $1 each additional. Melissa Nickolaus, 464-6921

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Lincoln

We are the Lincoln chapter of the International MOMS Club®, a non-profit organization specifically for at-home moms. Each month we have several different events for our members- breakfasts, book clubs, play groups, mom’s night out to name just a few! Our goal is to support each other through friend-

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS The Prairie Astronomy Club Last Tuesday of the month, open to public, 7:30pm. Hyde Memorial Observatory, south side of Holmes Lake. prairieastronomyclub.org

Lincoln Kids! In our summer issue we accidentally gave credit to the wrong artist. The portrait on the right was actually done by Riley Tolliver, age 6, Student at Lux Center for the Arts.

by Avry Victor

Art Gallery “Arnold Elementry Club Masks” By Students of LUX Center for the Arts outreach classes

Riley Tolliver, age 6, holds his “Self Portrait”

“Still Life”, Riley Tolliver

“Touchdown Pup” By Isasac Minchow, Age 8 “Falling Leaves” By Cora Johnson, age 7 , Home schooler/Free schooler. Media: cutouts and tape. Omaha, Nebraska

“Falling Leaves” By Lilian Johnson, age 9, Home schooler/Free schooler. Omaha, Nebraska

Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

Family Friendly Restaurants Name Amigos/

Kings Classic

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Applebee’s Greenfield’s Cafe

American Grill Family

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Fast & Friendly place for the family. 6 Kids’ Meals to choose from – Cheesy Burritos to Cheeseburgers to Chicken Bites. Meals include drink, fries, and an ice cream treat! Reduced price Kid’s Meal EVERY DAY from 5–8 p.m. with adult purchase.

Kids’ meals are only 99¢ on Wednesdays! Available for dine in only at participating Applebee’s locations. Good toward kids’ meal items for children 12 and under. Kids Receive a 99¢ Smiley Pancake Meal When You Mention This Ad! With an adult purchase. For ages 12 & under. Great Things are Happening at Greenfield’s!

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5701 NW 1st, 29th & Cornhusker, 48th & Leighton, 4700 W. Huntington, 63rd & Havelock, Coddington & West A, 14th & Q, 27th & Capitol, 70th & A, 14th & Hwy 2, 14th & Pine Lake Rd., 56th & Old Cheney

40th & Old Cheney • Westfield Gateway Mall 3951 N. 27th Street

7900 South 84th (87th & Hwy 2 across from Walmart) 402-420-3232 • www.greenfieldscafe.com

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“Untitled” By Paige Sailer, Age 9, Student at Art Around the Corner

“Clay Turtle” By Sawyer Benne, age 7, student at LUX Center for the Arts

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“Untitled” By Claire Sailer, Age 7, Student at Art Around the Corner

“Alien Takeover” By Huzi Han, age 7, student at LUX Center for the Arts

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“Fallen Rose” By Cecilia Minchow, Age 15 Find out how music and movement can nurture your young child’s mind and body! Call for a free demonstration class and ask about our unlimited classes with enrollment special!

Kindermusik of Lincoln

Shawna Gordon, Director 402-770-1486

kindermusikoflincoln.com www.kindermusikoflincoln.com

“Silver Autumn” By Cecilia Minchow, Age 15 Fall Art Classes Start August 24th!

After School Classes Enrolling Now. Visit our Website Today!

ArtAroundTheCorner.net

Art Around the Corner 2129 Winthrop Road 402-560-3326

FREE First Fridays begin Sept. 4th! Join us for holiday-themed family art activities.

Teacher Susan Baylor, B.S. in Art Education, 20 years experience.

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Lincoln Kids!

Wizard Visits Children’s Zoo

Hi Boys and Girls,

t’s your old friend The Wizard from Boo at the Zoo checking in and seeing if you’re sharpening your sweet tooth. It’s the time of year for tasty treats, gobbling goblin goodies and eating enjoyable haunted Halloween munchies. I’ve been working hard getting all the candy and treats ready for this year’s big event. My special Haunting Team will have a million pieces of candy ready for trick-ortreaters! For the past few months, my goblins, ghouls and spooky creatures and I

have been getting all that candy ready for Boo at the Zoo. It takes a long time to make and wrap it all. It’s a good thing that I also pulled in my entire neighborhood of ghosts, witches and mummies to help! I bet all this talk about candy is making you hungry so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Halloween treats. I know many of you probably love Mars Bars. Well, I love nibbling on the planet Mars. I just use my magic

wand and poof I’m there! One of my favorite Earth treats is spider web candy, it’s kind of like cotton candy but full of bugs. Mmmm! I like the crunchy sound! Another one of my favorite sweets is a cold cauldron of bat sweat topped with ooey gooey gross foam. How can you not love that? However, my favorite treat at Halloween is getting to see all of you at Boo at the Zoo! I just love seeing you dressed up in your creative cos-

tumes. Plus, when you come to Boo at the Zoo, you are helping my good friends at the Zoo. All the money raised at this event helps take care of the animals during the winter months! So don’t forget to stop by Boo at the Zoo October 26 through 30 and say hi. I’ll see you at Boo! Hauntingly yours,

The Wizard P.S. Don’t worry about getting any slimy creepy crawly candy in your treat bags. I save that all for me!

5TH Annual Pumpkin Season! $8 Admission for activities & a pumpkin! Hayrack Rides Bushel of Fun Corn Box Pumpkin Pickin’ Combine Slide Jacob’s Barnyard Petting Zoo Mountain of Fun Hay Slides Arrr! Pirate Ship Tractor Slide 3-Acre Corn Maze New Giant Jump Pad New Kettle Korn & FUNnel Cakes Rubber Ducky Races ...and so much more!

Magician & Balloon Twister Every Weekend!

Pick ANY SIZE of Pumpkin! A l s o A va i l a b l e

Campfire Rental: $37.45 (2-hour Burn Time). Bring Food & Friends and Enjoy a Nice Fall Evening! School Field Trips: $4.50/child. Includes activities & a small pumpkin! V i s i t U s T o d ay ! WWW.JKSPUMPKINPATCH.COM C o nta c t u s JKSPUMPKINPATCH@YAHOO.COM (402) 430-9135 Page 42 • www.lincolnkidsinc.com.net

Lincoln Kids!

Halloween with The Stars

Barnyard Sports

ttention all ghouls, goblins, princesses and fairies! The Lincoln Stars will take on the Des Moines Buccaneers at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, October 27 at the Ice Box. The fun starts at 6 p.m. so make sure to wear your costumes to participate in trick or treating around the concourse area of the arena. Spooky games and picture opportunities will also be provided. Parents are welcome to join in on the fun by wearing their costumes as well to make this a fun family atmosphere for everyone in attendance. Tickets for the Halloween game will be available at The Ice Box Ticket Office or Online at www.lincolnstars.com. For any questions regarding the event, please call 402-474-7827.

Halloween BOO-tique Costume Swap

etween September 19th and October 2nd, families are invited to drop off gently used children’s costumes at the Welcome Desk of Lincoln Children’s Museum. They will be given a token for every costume they donate. On October 4th, families are invited back and, for $5 per family, can enter the BOO-tique where they can redeem their tokens for “new” costumes. To make the process of trying on costumes easier, the Museum suggests children wear their swimsuits underneath their clothing. Families who drop-off costumes first will have the first opportunity to shop on the day of the event. BOO-tique admission includes a reusable trick-or-treat bag while supplies last. The costume swap is a great way to recycle Halloween costumes, find new ones at an affordable price and help raise money for the Lincoln Children’s Museum. Drop offs made by Sept. 25 earn an orange voucher which get the earliest opportunity to shop at the BOO-tique, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 4. Costume drop offs made Sept. 26-Oct. 2 will be designated with a green voucher, so those families can begin shopping at 2:15 p.m. on event day. Starting at 3:30 p.m., all guests are invited to shop the BOOtique, with any remaining costumes available for purchase for $5 each. Anyone not looking for costumes, but who has costumes they would like to donate to the fundraiser, is welcome to drop them at Lincoln Children’s Museum anytime before the event. BOOtique admission is separate from Museum admission. Find out about other fun Museum events at LincolnChildrensMuseum.org.

Wild Fall Fest!

ere at Pioneers Park we are kicking off our Wild Fall Fest. The fun starts October 9th and will include opportunities for hayrack rides through the Nature Center. We are also doing a Fall Fun Camp during the LPS Fall break from October 15-16. This day camp will offer kids the opportunity to hike, explore, go on a hayrack ride, and more! This camp will provide a lot of fun during the break from school.

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Live Shows DAILY

September 18th – October 31st 9am to 9pm Daily See our website for admission prices, discounts, and reservations:

www.valaspumpkinpatch.com

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The Real Fun this Fall is at

Defy Gravity is the first trampoline park in Nebraska where you can actually bounce off the walls! Come and play glowin-the-dark dodgeball, be a spy inside the Laser Maze, get some airtime at Dunk City, and test your stunt skills at Free Fall. NEW ATTRACTIONS: Valentino’s Pizza, the Dueling Climbing Wall and the amazing Trampoline Ninja.

New! Fall Sports Camp

New! Fitness Classes

Drop your kids off for an afternoon of fun while you cheer on the Huskers. Camp begins 90 minutes prior and ends one hour after each home football game.

Burn up to 1,000 cal/hour. Only $7/class and no long–term commitment!

Birthday Parties

Monday and Friday from 10am–12pm & 12pm-2pm. Free coffee for you and supervised fun for your tots!

Jump into the fun with 4 party packages to choose from. Reserve your party today!

Toddler Time

Call or visit our website today! 345 Sporting Village Drive, Ste 1, 402-817-6900

defygravitylincoln.com email: Lincolninfo@DefyGravityUSA.com