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• We’re giving away three family 4-packs of tickets to see PAW Patrol Live! at the Orpheum in August. Like Lincoln Kids Newspaper on Facebook or Instagram (or both!) for your chance to enter our FREE & simple giveaways, which we’ll post throughout the summer. Page 32. • Lost In Fun! is giving you three ways to save this summer. They feature a coupon in every issue! Grab their summer savings below. • My Gym is offering 15% off summer camps when you mention their ad in Lincoln Kids on page 9. • True Dance & Co. is giving away a free TDC tank top to anyone who registers in May. Page 11. • Grace Lutheran is hosting a week of free Vacation Bible School with free snacks & supper, open to kids and their families, on page 15. • In mid-June, save on tickets to Pinewood Bowl’s Beauty & the Beast when you buy them at Russ’s with your Russ’s rewards card. Page 15.

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• Lincoln City Library’s FREE Summer Reading Program kicks off on May 24 and kids can win some great prizes for reading! See page 17. • Fallbrook Farmers Market is giving you a $5 market coupon on page 19. The family-friendly market starts in June and offers FREE kid’s activities & live music! Attend the Family Festival on July 13 with String Beans concert & big bounce houses! • Bryan Health Kids’ Club’s FREE event, Home Run for Health, is June 21. Tickets are available May 1. It’s a highlight of the summer! Page 20. • LES’ FREE Sustainable Living Festival is kicking off on July 27 & it’s super fun & educational! Page 21. • Jr. Rampage is letting kids 4-14 try a 1-day Lacrosse clinic for just $10, or $15 for 2 kids, on May 30, page 22. • Villarreal Academy (soccer) is hosting free trial Saturdays for ages 1-9 on June 8. See page 22. • Lincoln Parks & Recreation has an entire summer of free fun on pg. 23, including free meals for kids, canoeing, & the July 3 Uncle Sam Jam! • Nebraska History Museum is hosting a free series this summer, Mad Science at the Museum, for families with kids ages 7-10. See page 26. • Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County is hosting a FREE Safe Kids Blast with Salvation Army’s Picnic in the Park on May 11, page 30.

Of course, one of the biggest draws of this edition is that it’s absolutely loaded with summer camps. You will find camp ads all throughout the paper, and you can see them all in one place when you turn to the Camp Guide on pages 26-27. This issue also features several safety topics, with related articles back-to-back starting on page 28. We aim to focus on these topics at least once a year because you & your children’s health, education, and safety is important to us. And don’t forget to flip to page 46 to find our new kid’s activities page! Each issue you will find two new kid’s activities on the last page—a fun treat for your kids in every issue! We hope you enjoy viewing all the summery advertisements and articles for May, June, & July. Our advertisers are what makes LK free to read. When you call, visit or register with them, please let them know you saw them in Lincoln Kids! We hope you and your family have a fun, safe, and memory-packed summer. And parents—we are toasting you! May you have Happy Mother’s & Father’s Days. Cheers!

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Contents Articles & Columns A Note From the Publisher..................................................................4 Meet the Cover Artist..........................................................................5 Cover Sponsor: Thrive Family Chiropractic............................6 CHI Health..............................................................................................8 School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP)..............9 True Dance & Company....................................................................11 Morrill Hall............................................................................................13 Birdnerd Blurb with Jason St. Sauver............................................14 Lincoln Music Teachers Association (LMTA)............................15 Lincoln Children’s Museum.............................................................16 Lincoln City Libraries........................................................................17 Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL).......................................18 Fallbrook Farmers Market...............................................................19 Lincoln Electric System (LES).......................................................21 Pioneers Park Nature Center..........................................................22 Kindermusik of Lincoln....................................................................24 Close to Home with Gretchen Garrison.......................................25 Nebraska Dyslexia Association (NDA)........................................28 Lincoln Watershed Management.................................................29 Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County...........................................30 Capital Humane Society...................................................................31 Windstream.....................................................................................32 Lincoln Kids! Newspaper Announcement..................................33 Fleur de Lys Studios..........................................................................34 Make-A-Wish Nebraska....................................................................35

Directories Summer Camps & Workshops Guide....................................26-27 Child Care & Education Centers............................................36-37 Little One’s Activities........................................................................37 Children’s Lessons & Activities.....................................................38 Birthday Fun & Party Places.........................................................39 Support & Social Groups.................................................................40

Isaac Cooper ello. My name is Isaac. I am 10 years old and in the 4th grade. My mom homeschools me along with my H brother and sister. My brother is 9 and my sister is 7. We have a

dog named Wrigley, she is the cutest. My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. I have been playing for about two years now, and my teacher is really fun. I also enjoy drawing. Last semester I took an art class with Mrs. Lisa Cassel and during one class she taught everyone how to draw animals that you would find in Africa. I really enjoyed that class. I love to play video games and climb trees with my brother and sister. I also enjoy reading, playing Legos, and playing Pokemon with my brother and friends. During the year I play sports. I play basketball, football, and baseball. Baseball is my favorite. I am really good at catcher. When I grow up, I think I want to be a teacher or a doctor. I think if I am either a teacher or a doctor, I would really make a difference in the world. Or a professional baseball player. That would be fun.

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5 Reasons To Visit Your Family Chiropractor Thrive Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture

T It’s never too early A SMALL ADJUSTMENT NOW CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE.

Signs & Symptoms in Children • ADHD • Allergies • Anxiety • Asthma • Autism • Bed Wetting • Behavioral Issues • Colic • Constipation • Ear Infections • Eczema • Frequent Colds

• Growing Pains • Motor and Speech Delays • Nursing Diﬃculties • Plagiocephaly • Reﬂux • Seizures • Sensory Disorders • Sinus & Respiratory infections • Sleep Issues • Torticollis

hrive Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture, founded by Dr. Brittney Keller in 2016, is a warm, welcoming, family-friendly place complete with fresh fruit, a coffee bar, children’s play area, and a comfortable nursing room with a changing table. On a typical day, you’ll see smiling faces, friends catching up, kids coloring and playing, and babies giggling. The space is filled with love, laughter, and healing.

Not Your Average Chiropractor When most people hear “chiropractor,” they probably think, “back pain.” The truth is, by the time you have pain, you have a problem that’s been there for a while, negatively affecting your health for far longer than you’ve felt the pain. So, what’s the problem? It’s what chiropractors refer to as “subluxation,” or misalignment within the spine that creates stress and interference in the nervous system. This causes an imbalance in the Central Nervous System between the Sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and Parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) functions. When this happens, we see issues with things like fertility, pregnancy challenges, difficult birth, colicky babies, and childhood struggles. What causes the problem? Stress. Stress can fall into three main categories: physical, chemical, and emotional. Cleaning up your family’s diet, reducing household chemicals, and doing things to relax and nurture your creative side can help reduce stress,

but it is impossible to eliminate it all. This is where chiropractic comes in.

Five Pivotal Stages In Life To See A Chiropractor 1. Preconception. If you’re planning to conceive in the next year or so, the time to prepare your body is now. Your health habits and the amount of stress your body is under now sets the stage for the health of your pregnancy and baby. If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, it may be because of these stressors on your nervous system. Chiropractic care can help to restore health, balance, and fertility. 2. Pregnancy. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can ease the discomforts of pregnancy, benefit labor & delivery, and prepare a healthy start for baby. As baby is growing in your belly, big changes are happening to your body every day. If your pelvis is out of alignment, it causes undue stress on the uterus and involved nerves, muscles, and ligaments. This makes it difficult for baby to get into the ideal position for birth and for labor to progress like it’s supposed to. Chiropractic care can help align and balance the pelvis, promoting opportunity for a natural birth, which in turn can provide baby with healthy immune and nervous system function, and can even foster a calmer and more content newborn.

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“Chiropractic” from page 6 3. Infancy. Childbirth, especially if there were any interventions used, is often the biggest stress most of our spines have faced. The sooner we correct subluxations stemming from birth, the less impact they will have on baby’s health. Chiropractic care has been shown to help babies with torticollis, plagiocephaly, ear infections, colic, reflux, sleep troubles, nursing difficulties and more! 4. Childhood. So many children today struggle with conditions like allergies, asthma, ADHD, and anxiety. Chiropractic adjustments can help calm the neuro storm to help children stay coordinated, regulated, and focused. 5. Parenthood. Let’s be honest, parenthood is no walk in the park. When our child struggles, we struggle. We need to remember that when we take care of ourselves first, we can take better care of our family. Our habits, actions, and health are setting an example for our children. Many of us manage

stressors outside of parenthood as well. Regular chiropractic care can help you stay balanced. If you’ve been to more than one chiropractor, you know we’re not all the same. Some see more injuries, while others specialize in chronic pain. Some focus on athletes, and others geriatrics. It’s important to find a chiropractor that aligns with your family’s individual needs. At our office, our doctors know and understand the modern and unique challenges that families face, and are trained in techniques that are gentle and specific to the changing needs of pregnancy, childhood, and adulthood. We also provide a variety of free monthly support groups and gatherings for parents and their children to attend. Dr. Brittney Keller and Dr. Molly Tillman at Thrive Family Chiropractic would be honored to serve your family and help you live your best life. To make an appointment, please call our office at 402-615-6022.

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CHI Health

Expecting Or Not, Women Find Expert Care With Certified Nurse Midwives

xpectant mothers and women at all stages of life are turning to time-honored experts in care: certified nurse midwives. Midwife means “with woman.” The French term for midwife—sage femme—translates to “wise woman.” As one of the oldest vocations in history, midwives are mentioned in the Bible and recognized as far back as ancient Egypt. Today’s certified nurse midwives (CNM) are advanced practice registered nurses with training and certification in nurse midwifery, or the care of women throughout their lifespan, from family planning through menopause, and especially for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. A renewed interest in natural childbirth in the US has resulted in a resurgence in the popularity of midwifery. Since 1989, the percentage of midwife-attended births has risen nearly every year. When the Good Life Birth Place opened in 2017, it became

Nebraska’s only free-standing birth center and was designed specifically for the midwife model of care. Here, CNMs offer preconception counseling, deliver babies, and provide well woman care. Services include: •• Regular exams throughout pregnancy •• Assistance with birthing plan decisions, such as whether or not to use anesthesia •• Help with breastfeeding and infant soothing techniques •• Postpartum medical care for women and newborns •• Well woman care, including Pap smears, throughout a woman’s lifespan For expectant moms, midwife care is designed for non-complicated pregnancies, when the mom-to-be desires childbirth that is as natural as possible with options for pain management and minimal medical intervention (labor induction, fetal monitoring, and episiotomy). The midwife birthing model

includes a wide range of services, including hydrotherapy, water birth, aromatherapy, nitrous oxide, and massage therapy, as well as preconception counseling and newborn screenings. If a patient’s pregnancy becomes complicated or when there’s a multiple birth, midwives collaborate with OB/GYNs and often remain on the medical team and with the birthing mother. That’s one reason the Good Life Birth Place maintains a close connection with CHI Health St. Elizabeth. Many pregnant women who receive prenatal care from CNMs give birth at the Good Life Birth Place. Others deliver a few blocks away at the Maternity Center at CHI Health St. Elizabeth due to personal preferences or medical issues that develop during the pregnancy. The two facilities have much to offer growing families.

Good Life Birth Place, Cornhusker Suite

The Good Life Birth Place has birthing suites, queen or fullsize beds, free-standing tubs, an in-suite bathroom and shower, and specializes in midwife care with

more natural options for delivery. Centered Pregnancy, a group prenatal care model practiced here, has been nationally proven to increase successful breastfeeding and reduce rates of preterm and low birth weight babies.

St. Elizabeth Maternity Center Room

The Maternity Center at St. Elizabeth features spacious delivery suites, whirlpool tubs for water births, state-of-the-art monitoring/scanning equipment, a Level III NICU, and 24/7 access to OB/GYN hospitalist care. Four-week Lamaze and twoweek Express Lamaze classes, plus Breastfeeding, Infant Care, and CPR courses are offered here. Many women don’t realize that midwife care extends before and well beyond childbearing years. With longer appointments and a collaborative approach, CNMs provide annual exams, perimenopause and menopause care, as well as diagnosis and treatment of minor gynecologic problems. You don’t have to be expecting to be interested in midwife care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 402-488-6370.

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Hop, SCIP, Jump And Run! School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP)

egistration is now open for School Community Intervention & Prevention’s (SCIP) annual fundraiser, “Hop, SCIP, Jump and Run,” brought to you by Nebraska Mental Health Centers. The event, set to take place on May 10, 2019, from 5:30–7:30 pm at Antelope Park, will feature music, food and a 1-mile Fun Run which is open to both children and adults. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Before and after the run, attendees will have the opportunity to visit booths sponsored by local non-profits offering a variety of resources, activities, and treats. After checking in at a certain number of booths, attendees will be eligible for a prize drawing. Prizes range from free combo certificates from Runza to free admission tickets to the KC Zoo. The 1-mile Fun Run is $15.00 per person. An adult must accompany children under the age of nine. Tickets

are available at www.scipnebraska. com. Online registration closes on May 9th at 3:00 pm. Those wanting to attend, but not participate in the Fun Run, will be admitted for free. SCIP works with schools throughout Nebraska by providing tools and resources to address behavioral and emotional health issues that impact children, adolescents, and their families. Annual trainings and community forums are offered on a variety of topics like bullying, drug trends, anxiety, and suicide prevention. SCIP’s mission is to provide effective prevention and early intervention for youth with behavioral health concerns so they may achieve healthy, productive lives. Money raised at this event will help SCIP provide needed resources to schools and families throughout the state of Nebraska. For more information, contact Michaela Emmons at memmons@lmep.com or 402-3276843 or visit our website: www. scipnebraska.com.

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Young Dancers Train For Success At True Dance & Company True Dance & Company (TDC)

outh dancers of all ages can find their dance home at True Dance & Company. Boys and girls as young as two years old are welcomed by an exceptional team of experienced instructors. They recognize every dancer’s potential and work hard to encourage and ensure that dancers are meeting or exceeding their goals—whether it be to make a high school or college dance team, or to work professionally in the industry. Classes range from baby ballerinas to advanced turns, jumps, & leaps, and dancers can join at any age knowing that the instructors will provide personalized mentoring, instruction, and encouragement. “It is important to us at TDC to listen to and help achieve the goals of our students. A common goal is to make their high school dance team,” says Director Shari True. “High school dance teams are adding new levels of difficulty to accompany the constant increase of

highly skilled dancers hailing from the competition world, and we want to keep our students at the forefront of that level.” High school teams across the country have added to their requirements many tricks with high extension, succinct unity in turning, and advanced skill. TDC ensures that their dancers have the technical and performance training to compete with this skill level. Tessa Schulte, a Universal Dance Association staff member, teaches a weekly high school dance team prep class. Ashley Durst, a BFA graduate with a masters degree from OCU, one of the top dance programs in the country, teaches the turns, jumps, & leaps class. They also bring to the stage some of the biggest names in the industry to work their competition team, including guest artists from the So You Think You Can Dance circuit, master teachers, and faculty from university dance programs. “Because these master teachers are here for such a short time, it

pushes our dancers to pick up choreography in one or two rehearsals. This skill overlaps when they audition for their high school teams,” says Miss True. TDC is offering a summer intensive again this year with phenomenal guest artists flown in from around True Dance & Company celebrates all of their dancers who the country! auditioned and were accepted on to their area high school dance teams, including 26 students for 2019-2020! Also offered Representing their schools (B to F by group, L to R by row): this summer are Southwest Emeralds (light green): Hailey A., Sage L., Sailor B., Avery R., Olivia L., Kate S., & Brooklyn W.; boot camp and Southwest Shirettes (black/yellow & yellow): Jane A., summer camp Ansley S., Chloe K., Anna W.; Syracuse Starlets (black/ green): Camryn T.; East Apollonaires (white): Emma L., opportunities. If Grace H., Delaney F., Maggie O., Addison P., Alex P., Abby you are curious C., Lena L., Gracie F., Rylee T., Tierny B.; Not pictured: Stephanie A, Rose C, and Carlie R. to see your son or daughter take to the stage, TDC’s summer camps begin class sessions can be registered for for little dancers as young as two online at truedancelincoln.com, and years old, and fall early enrollment stay tuned for our fall open house is happening throughout the month announcements. We’d love to be a of May. Summer opportunities and part of your child’s dance journey!

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NASA Exhibition Coming To Morrill Hall University of Nebraska State Museum–Morrill Hall

new temporary exhibition, Sun, Earth, Universe, will be on display at the University of Nebraska State Museum– Morrill Hall through June 2020. Sun, Earth, Universe was developed in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Sun, Earth, Universe exhibitions are distributed nationwide by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network). The Museum, in partnership with the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (NCMN), has been awarded the opportunity to host the new NASA exhibit. Part of a nationwide effort, the exhibit is designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of earth and space science. This fun and compelling exhibition is for visitors of all ages. Packed with hands-on interactive exhibits and dazzling imagery, this 600-square-foot exhibition will connect visitors with current NASA science research and launch them on a journey to explore the universe! Visitors can follow the designbuild-test cycle of engineering and build a model spacecraft for their own mission to space. Spin a tumbler of 10,000 beads representing all of the stars we can see from Earth and search for the unique one that represents our sun. Reveal hidden images using the same tools NASA scientists employ to explore the otherwise invisible forces and energy of the universe. Take a break in the seating area and play the “Your Mission to Space” board game or help younger visitors pilot rovers across the Mars landscape play table. These fun exhibit experiences introduce visitors to ongoing NASA research in the fields of materials science, heliophysics, Earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics, and encourage them to imagine what the future of Earth and space science might hold. The University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall will host public program events that highlight the exhibit and space content:

•• July 21, 2019, 12:30–4:30 pm: Sunday with a Scientist, regular museum admission •• November 9, 2019, 10:00 am– 12:00 pm: Investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab, regular museum admission •• December 5, 4:00–4:30 pm: Pop-In Storytime with Lincoln City Libraries, regular museum admission In addition, NCMN, Nebraska Nanoscale Facility, and the University of Nebraska State Museum will support the exhibit’s travel to six other Nebraska museums: The Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska in Hastings; Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora; Kearney Area Children’s Museum; Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum at Chadron State College; A. Jewell Schock Museum of Natural History and the Fred G. Dale Planetarium at Wayne State College; and the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland.

Founded in 1988, NCMN supports about 90 research scientists working in the nanoscience area from the University of Nebraska in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and other departments. The two organizations work with state and national industries in support of Nebraska’s overall economic development. Faculty members of NCMN carry out research concerned with a variety of nanoscience and technology areas. NCMN moved into the new 32,000-square-foot Voelte-Keegan Nanoscience Research Center in 2012 which provides state-of-the-art laboratories, shared research facilities, and administrative space in a central location. NNF has been supported by the National Science Foundation’s National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure since 2015.

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University Of Nebraska State Museum Established in 1871, the University of Nebraska State Museum is the state’s premier museum of natural history. A Smithsonian affiliate, the Museum is focused on promoting discovery in natural science, fostering scientific understanding and interpretation of the Earth’s past, present, and future, and enhancing stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Nebraska through world-class exhibits, collections, and special events. For more information go to www.museum.unl.edu.

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From Plants To Bugs, And Bugs To Birds! Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center offers birding and nature experiences and special events for kids and adults year-round. Stop by for a visit to explore our beautiful, historic trails and interactive visitor center. Have a great summer birding!

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By Jason “The Birdnerd” St. Sauver Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center 402-797-2301 • scp@audubon.org springcreek.audubon.org

Upcoming Events at Spring Creek Prairie

ou can’t talk about birds without talking about bugs. And you can’t talk about bugs without talking about plants. Everything is connected. When you are outside exploring or playing and find a cool plant, see if it has any bugs on it. Perhaps you can see if the leaves have holes and bite marks—that is a great sign that bugs are nearby! If you have Nebraska plants in your yard or local park, then you will have amazing birds to observe, too. Birds need to feed their babies lots of bugs like caterpillars for their chicks to develop enough to leave the nest by the end of the summer. Without bugs there would be very few birds. Even though some bugs like mosquitoes and ticks can

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SUPER BIRD SATURDAY! Saturday, May 11 9 am–2 pm • FREE!

Amelia Johnson, 11 "Duncan Protecting Grandmother's Spirit Animal" Colored Pencils, Art Academy Lincoln

be pests, there are birds like flycatchers, quail, and turkeys that love to eat them. So, if you like birds like chickadees, cardinals, woodpeckers, and orioles as much as I do, help them out by providing native Nebraska plants that provide bugs and a safe habitat for birds to enjoy.

Celebrate Nebraska Migratory Bird Month! BIRDS & BITES, 9-10:30 am: a guided bird walk around the prairie and donuts afterwards! ($2/suggested donation). FAMILY BIRD FAIR, 11 am– 2 pm: Family-fun festival with bird-inspired games, crafts, songs, and more! We hope to have a lunch cart available, or you can bring your own picnic!

FIREFLY FAMILY PICNICS Saturdays, June 22 & June 29 7:30–9:30 pm • $10/family

An enlightening evening all about lightning bugs. Pack a picnic basket and join us for a nature hike and picnic in the tallgrass, a presentation on fireflies in Nebraska, and an interactive family activity. We'll end the night with a spectacle of thousands of twinkling fireflies across the prairie!

Lincoln Music Teachers Association

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ason Fiedler will perform a recital for the benefit of the Lincoln Music Teachers Association Music Outreach Program (LMTA-MOP) at 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 19, Engel Hall at Union College, 4811 Bancroft Avenue. The recital is open to the public. A free will offering will be taken at the door to benefit LMTA-MOP, which provides lowcost music lessons, instruments and their upkeep, and free sheet music to students who would not otherwise afford music lessons. Fiedler has received piano lessons from Dr. Marina Fabrikant through LMTA-MOP and is now paying it forward by fundraising for the Lincoln Music Teachers Association for Give to Lincoln Day. While studying with Dr. Fabrikant, he has consistently received superior ratings in piano performance, theory and ear train-

ing at Nebraska Music Teachers Association (NMTA) festivals, and won second place in the NMTA State Senior Piano Division Competition in 2016. Fiedler is currently studying music at the University of Nebraska with a tuba emphasis. Your donation from May 1 through May 30 for Give to Lincoln Day will be eligible for a $450,000 match from the Lincoln Community Foundation and other donors. Go to www.GiveToLincoln.com and direct your donation to the Lincoln Music Teachers Association to support their Music Outreach Program operations. To find out more about the LMTAMOP, visit www.LMTA.info under Music Outreach Program or MUSIC Endowment.

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Kason Fiedler To Play A Benefit For LMTA Music Outreach

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LE SCHOOL V A C A T IO N BIB at Grace Lutheran Church

WHO IS M Y NEIGHBO R? JULY 29 - AUG 2

MON-FRI • 6-8PM FREE meal at 5:30pm

K-5th grade Families welcome, too!

Learn about different countries through crafts, music, stories, games, snacks & activities! Please pre-register online

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2019 Summer LINEUP

Weekdays: May 27–June 14 Performances: June 13–15 Tuition: $400

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enroll now for a summer of play!

Many Updates At Lincoln Children’s Museum, With More To Come! Lincoln Children's Museum

I For Ages 4 years - 4th grade (completed)

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july 22-26 Ooey Gooey

june 24-28 Pathfinders july 8-12

A Week at Hogwarts

july 29-aug 2 Gadgets & Gizmos august 5-9 Shark Week

Stop in to PLAY & see what’s happening! NEW!

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Dietze Music!

Remodeled Hy-Vee!

Runza Exhibit!

And more to come this year!

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f you haven’t visited in a while, when you enter Lincoln Children’s Museum you’ll immediately notice many updates we’ve undertaken for 2019, with more still to come. What started as a simple goal of making some new updates for a few exhibits and security enhancements, quickly grew into a large undertaking with a complete remodel of our branded colors and building aesthetics. As you enter the museum, right away you’ll be taken aback by our new welcome desk. Having it front and center not only helps with guest Maggi Thorne helped open the new Nebraska service, but is a great enhanceNinja Exhibit with some fans during the annual ment to security measures. Super Hero Day. Photo credit: Kira Geiger Along with this are new flooring throughout the building and fresh paint. Each floor is coded with Up next is a new exhibit in partnera particular color to help children and ship with Runza® Restaurant. This families navigate our 23,000 square exhibit will replace the current Pizza feet of exhibit space. Parlor, but will still include the best In addition to new flooring, paint, parts of the pizza exhibit—creating and lobby renovations, you will also pretend meals for family and friends find a number of exhibit changes and serving them. The timeline is still and upgrades. The first of the new in the works, but it is projected to be permanent exhibit changes includcompleted by May 18, 2019. ed replacing the Johnny Carson In addition to all these visual Theater exhibit with Dietze Music changes, the Museum responded to a House, which opened on February frequent request: the addition of eve7th. Elements of the Carson exhibit ning hours. Beginning in January, we remain in the performance space on ended the First Friday monthly evethe lower level. ning hours, and are now open every The next opening was on March week on Thursdays until 8:00 pm. 9th for our temporary Nebraska At Lincoln Children’s Museum, Ninja exhibit. This space is a longwe never seem to do anything at a time dream of local American Ninja slow pace. We’re honored to have so Warrior Maggi Thorne to continue many partners in Lincoln dedicated empowering youth in the commuto children and families that know nity. Several partners helped create the value of hands-on, informal, and this exhibit, and we know you’ll interactive learning. The upgrades love it. Please check it out before its we’ve mentioned here are only a planned closure in September. handful of the things we have in the On April 6th we reopened Hy-Vee works for the rest of this year and after nearly two months of renovabeyond! We do our best to listen tions. With major changes including to our guests and change with the new props, flooring, and a top of the times, and we hope these improveline cash register system, families are ments will enhance the educational enjoying this exhibit even more than experience we strive to provide, and before—which is hard to believe help all families in our community since the grocery store experience have an enriching environment suphas always been a fan-favorite! porting the power of play.

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While Your Child Is Growing, Keep Going! By Lincoln City Libraries

ere at the library, we repeatedly remind parents that reading aloud to their children is the most important thing you can do to ensure that your child becomes a fluent reader and has all they need to achieve success in school and life. Sharing books should start at birth and continue through those crucial preschool years. But, is there a stop date? Is it when your child is reading on their own, when they’ve fully embraced their first series, or when they tell you to stop? My answer is always don’t stop. Recent data from an annual study conducted in Europe by Nielson Book Research tells us that “most parents stop reading to their child by the age of eight, with just 19% of eight-to-ten-year-olds read to daily by an adult, across all socio-economic groups, down 3% on last year.” The study explains that at 14%, boys were less likely to be read to daily compared to girls at 24%. What holds true for British children also

holds for American youth. But let’s explore the benefits of reading aloud to your older child and some strategies for making sure the reading happens. Reading aloud to an older child stretches their vocabulary and comprehension a little beyond their current reading level. Children’s books deal with issues many children face growing up. Books can be a gateway into discussing important issues you might have a difficult time introducing otherwise. Share a favorite book from your childhood, or your fascination with a historical period, hobby, or area of the world you’d like to know more about. Books can be both a bond and a bridge in families as children get older. Not sure how to fit reading into an already busy summer? We have some ideas to help. 1. Do a bit of research to discover the best and most well-reviewed

books. Common Sense Media, www.commonsensemedia.org, has compiled a list of 50 books all children should read by the time they are 12. 2. Choose a classic, a book you loved as a child, or a buzzed-about book you’ve always wanted to read. Lincoln City Libraries has a list of the Top 100 Novels for Youth. We’re buying shiny new copies of these books for many of our branches this summer. Look for the printed list at the library or access it online at lincolnlibraries.org. 3. There are hundreds of lists online

for all ages and interests. I like Brightly for age range lists, www. readbrightly.com, Brown Bookshelf for books written or illustrated for young people by Black creators, thebrownbookshelf.com, our very own Novelist K-8 lets you browse books by mood, setting, subjects, and the important If You Liked setting. 4. Set a reading goal for the summer with your child. Maybe you can commit to reading three novels each, and one together. Make sure your child sees you reading. 5. Make regular trips to the library together to keep reading materials abundant and fresh. The library staff will be sharing five or six of their favorite books through photos on Facebook this spring and summer in a social media campaign called #showusyourstacks. We hope our summer readers will share in the fun by photographing their book stacks, sharing on Facebook, and tagging Lincoln City Libraries and using the hashtag. We can’t wait to see you at the library this summer.

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Raising Kids Who Say, “Yum, Broccoli!” Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL)

Training A Child’s Taste Buds

arents often lament that they find it hard to get their kids to eat veggies. With childhood obesity in epidemic proportions, training kids’ taste buds to enjoy and prefer vegetables from infancy and toddlerhood gives parents the best chance at helping their children form lifetime healthy eating habits. It’s not a journey without obstacles. The latest statistics still show 90% of TV or screen/online food marketing aimed at children is for unhealthy food. Research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity finds that strong emotional associations are created through advertisements with children able to recognize brands and logos by the time they’re two years old— and once those emotional attachments are established, they are hard to break. The tricks food companies use to get veggies into your kids’ diets, like hiding kale in tater tots or mixing vegetables into fruit purees, don’t really work to develop a veggie habit. Rather, it trains a child’s taste buds to like salt or fruit sugars instead of the distinct flavor of vegetables. Infancy and toddlerhood are critical stages of development that provide the best opportunity to introduce a wide variety of “unmasked” vegetable flavors. Kids need to experience the actual vegetable—how it looks, its taste, and its texture—to help them learn to prefer healthy food, says Dr. Natalie Muth of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Kids And Gardens Where to begin with that experience? According to multiple studies compiled by the University of Colorado, children who are involved in growing their own food are more likely to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Allowing your toddler to dig in the ground with you in your garden can set the stage for associating veggies with a happy experience. Preschool can provide another garden opportunity. Educare of Lincoln and Community Action Partnership incorporate gardens into their preschool programming. Southern Heights Presbyterian Church created a two-acre garden called the Food Forest that includes an outdoor classroom for kids. Dimensions Education Preschool program also offers children an opportunity to care for a garden in their outdoor classroom.

School Gardens And Harvest Of The Month Lincoln Public Schools have embraced the value of gardens and gardening to the overall health of children, as well. There are currently 27 outdoor school gardens in addition to a number of indoor tower gardens. Tower gardens are yearround, indoor vertical growing sys-

tems that plug into an electrical source to grow plants using circulating water & nutrients rather than dirt. The gardens not only teach kids about the science of growing, but also provide an ongoing opportunity to taste fresh produce. Learn more about school gardens and the LPS Sustainability program at lps.org/recycling. Further promoting healthy eating, two Lincoln faith-based schools, St. Michael’s and St. Patrick’s, have incorporated “Harvest of the Month” into their curriculum, allowing students to taste test locally sourced, in-season fresh produce or food from their own raised bed gardens. The WeCook program in Lincoln’s Community Learning Centers teaches kids how to make healthy snacks incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Starting A Garden If you’re interested in starting your own garden, you can find gardening-

related classes and educational resources from UNL Extension at lancaster.unl.edu/yard-garden. If you’d like to have or share a plot in a community garden, or are interested in starting a garden at your church, business or shared neighborhood space, contact Community Crops at communitycrops.org. Then dig in with your kids and start them on the road to healthy weights and loving broccoli. Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln (PHL) is a non-profit o rg a n i z a t i o n dedicated to improving the health, wellness, and fitness of our community. We collaborate with other organizations on joint projects to improve health by increasing physical fitness, promoting healthy weights and good nutrition, supporting breastfeeding, and improving vaccination and cancer screening rates.

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Farmers Markets How’s It Better Than A Grocery Store?

Farmers Market Coalition & Fallbrook Farmers Market

ou hear about farmers markets all the time, but what does “farmers market” actually mean?

What Is A Farmers Market? A farmers market is where local farmers and food producers sell directly to shoppers at a specific time and location, often once a week. Most markets operate rain or shine during their season.

What Will You Find There? Local farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, plants & more! Markets are also community gathering places with free, familyfriendly events and activities.

How Does It Work? When you get to the market, visit the different producers and pay for your purchases at each tent. Take your time and browse, compare different varieties of products, and ask questions. You can use cash and credit cards at most markets. Visit the Information Tent to see if the market accepts SNAP/ EBT, offers SNAP Match tokens, or accepts WIC/ Senior FMNP.

Seasonal food is fresher—you can taste the difference! Farmers market prices are competitive with retail stores and often have more produce varieties. Shopping at your local farmers market means supporting small businesses and taking part in your community.

Fallbrook Farmers Market Join the Fallbrook Farmers Market for our summer season on Thursdays from 4–7 pm, June 6 through August 1, and come to our Free Family Fun Festival on Thursday, June 13th, with awesome vendors, big bounce houses, and the String Beans performing from 6–7 pm! Also, plan to join us for our fall markets on September 12 and October 10 for the opportunity to stock up on local fall produce and fair. Fallbrook Farmers Market is located in northwest Lincoln at 600 Fallbrook Boulevard and operated by the Fallbrook Kiwanis Club, which believes all kids should have opportunities to access healthy foods, play outside, read, and serve others.

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Sustainable Living Festival Lincoln Electric System

ome to The Railyard for LES’ ninth annual Sustainable Living Festival from 9 am to noon on Saturday, July 27th! LES’ signature summer event is free, family-friendly, and full of learning opportunities! It’s a chance for LES to team up with community partners and demonstrate simple tips for saving energy and leading more environmentally friendly lives while having a ton of fun. This event provides hands-on learning for kids and adults to show how each of us can help make the Lincoln area an eco-friendly community through a variety of core STEMinspired activities. You’ll be able to design, build and test a wind turbine, build solar race cars, and learn about recycling and composting by getting up close and personal with some creepy, crawly composters provided by Big Red Worms. Kids will also be able to participate in the Little Lineworkers Rodeo, a spin on what the LES’

Lineworkers do every day. They’ll put on a hardhat, rubber gloves, and safety glasses, change out insulators and sort cables—all while being timed so that they can race to beat their personal best. Your Little Lineworker dressed-up in their kid-sized equipment makes for a great photo opportunity! Current LES Kids Club members will be able to snag an exclusive Energizer trading card and see all the LES Energizers! LES families can sign up to be part of the LES Kids Club at LES.com/kids. We roll out the “orange carpet” for these LES friends! Our electric and hybrid vehicles will return, with Teslas, Chevy Bolts, Nissan Leafs and more. Festival-goers will be able to get inside these vehicles and look around while talking with their owners to get a real person’s perspective on owning an EV. For more information, visit LES.com/Fest and follow LES on Facebook and Twitter.

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Magic Spots: A Nature Camp Tradition Jamie Kelly, Pioneers Park Nature Center

Taking the Game to the Community

YOUTH SUMMER SESSIONS

May 28–July 1 July 8–August 9 Ages 4-18 | Adult sessions, too!

All abilities welcome! Scholarships available! Held at Woods Tennis Center and at Lincoln Public Parks & Schools.

JR. & FAMILY PASSES Seasonal & Annual Passes available for unlimited outdoor court use! Beneﬁts include reduced private lessons, events, free ball machine use, free drop-in times, & discounted advanced reservations.

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hen I was growing up my brother and I had a fort. It wasn’t something we bought or built, it was just empty space between the wall of the house and a row of bushes, but as a kid, it was so much more. It was where we hung out with friends, invented games, and played make-believe. It was our space to do kid stuff, and it felt magical. My childhood fort is not much different than the magic spots our campers make at Wilderness Nature Camp. Magic spots have been a longtime tradition at our Wilderness Nature Camp. Magic spots are areas off the trails, tucked in the woods, where sticks, fallen leaves, old bark, and other natural loose parts become building material. These spots might not look like a fort to the untrained eye, but to our campers, magic spots are a place to gather, play, grow friendships, and make memories. It is not a surprise magic spots are at the top of many of our camper’s “What

YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC Ages 4–14 • BEGINNERS WELCOME Thursday, May 30 1–4 pm • Woods Park $10 per child or $15 for you & a friend!

Preschool students building a fort. Photo courtesy of The Nature Center

did you like best about camp?” list. In addition to our magic spots, Wilderness Nature Camp days are filled with hikes, learning about the outdoors, and nature. We teach archery, do yoga, go on field trips, and play capture the flag. We are immersed in nature, so muddy shoes and dirty clothes are usually a result of all of the fun. Wilderness Nature Camp is for ages 6-13. Camps take place 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, June 10–Aug 2. There is no camp the week of July 4th. “Fantastic camp,” wrote one parent, “My kid loved the whole expe-

rience. The counselors were so good with the kids—encouraging them to get messy and experience life.” Other summer nature camp programs include: Leadership Camp for 14-17 yearolds. Young adults gain leadership skills while enjoying the outdoors. Campers participate in team building activities, including a high ropes challenge course on the last day of camp. Leadership Camp participants also have the opportunity to volunteer as Junior Counselors and assist the camp staff during Wilderness Nature Camp. Camp Discovery is a half-day, Monday through Thursday summer program for 3-6 year-olds. This camp, led by the Nature Center’s Preschool Director, is the perfect intro to camp for young explorers. Themes include Outdoor Classroom, Jerome the Gnome, Reptile Ramble, Forest Friends, Mud Pies, and Bubbles, Boats, & Floats. For more information or to register for any Nature Center program please call, 402-441-7895 or visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter.

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Kindermusik Of Lincoln Is Celebrating 20 Years! back to an activity with my children: ease of scheduling and make-ups as needed, flexibility and expertise of the educator, and cleanliness of the studio. These are all priorities at Kindermusik of Lincoln. I’ve always said I’d keep teaching as long as I could get up off the floor, haha. These first 20 years have been full of blessings for me, and I look forward to serving local families for many more!

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municate to make sure that their child is where they should be developmentally, rather than based on their chronological age. •• A family-friendly schedule, with unlimited make-up classes while enrolled, and in most cases, the option to attend more than one class per week at no additional cost. I pride myself on keeping it simple. I am a parent as well, and I keep in mind what it takes to keep me going

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t’s hard for me to believe that I am celebrating 20 years of teaching Kindermusik. Yes, 20 years! That means some of the first kiddos I was blessed to teach may be entering their junior year of college. Incredible! In my estimation, I have worked with nearly 1,500 children, both in my studio and through various forms of outreach. That’s a lot of hugs, bounces, dances, and hand clapping for sure. Do you find yourself asking, What is Kindermusik? and What does it offer my family? Kindermusik is an award-winning international music and movement program for children ages 0-7 years. The following are the key components of the program, and honestly, the very reasons I continue to teach the Kindermusik curriculum exclusively: •• Child-led, family focused. Caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. We honor that belief and provide support via our classroom activities and well-

trained educators, but also through our fantastic home materials. Home materials allow EVERY day to be a Kindermusik day. •• We approach learning through the total development of the child, through language and literacy acquisition, social and emotional encouragement, physical skills, and last but not least, the joy of music. •• The potential to follow the full 7-year continuum of learning. A child can start classes as a lap baby, progress to a teetering walker, then verbally expressive toddler, followed by an imaginative preschooler, and finally, a schoolage child beginning to read music and play three instruments. •• ALL children are welcome here. There are no exclusions in our classrooms. Whether your child is following the “typical development” of early childhood or has special needs such as speech delays, developmental delay diagnoses, or physical challenges, Kindermusik is thoughtfully inclusive of all. Parents and educators com-

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By Gretchen Garrison: Mother, Teacher, Blogger, Author, Nebraska Enthusiast. www.OdysseyThroughNebraska.com

ummer seems to provide an escape. School is out, and so is the sunshine. Travel often seems like more of a possibility. Every year, the Nebraska Tourism Commission picks places to visit across the state as part of the Nebraska Passport Program. You visit the chosen locations, get stamps in your free Nebraska paper passport (or app), and earn prizes. There are many fabulous places across the state on the Passport. I encourage you to look over the whole list, because you may discover a great place to vacation or a new-toyou location for an adult outing. Below are my 2019 Nebraska Passport recommendations that are closer to home and the ones that kids will enjoy the most!

varieties to taste the difference in flavors—where & what the bee pollinated makes unique distinctions in this sweet treat! The Schramm Education Center outside of Gretna has been going through a major renovation. Along with their newly renovated and expanded aquariums, they also have interactive activities, educational nature center areas, and other great features. Although this location charges admission and requires a vehicle state park permit, the pictures of their new exhibits look wonderful and well worth it. The grand opening should be in May.

Lincoln Only two Lincoln locaVisitors can interact with fun exhibits at tions made the Nebraska Raising Nebraska in Grand Island, including this full size fiber optic irrigation system. Passport list this year, and both places have new features! The Lincoln Children’s West of Lincoln Zoo expansion is opening May For a wide variety of homemade 10th, where you can meet giraffes, and specialty items, check out the monkeys, and tigers—oh my! And Main Street Market in Milford. Morrill Hall on UNL city campus Thirty miles down the road, you has opened a new exhibit floor this will want to stop at Lee’s Legendary year, Cherish Nebraska, where visMarbles to be astounded at all that itors can interactively learn more is on display. In the town of York, about our local natural history. Clayton Museum of History is a topVisitors of all ages will enjoy these notch place to learn about the past. exciting new possibilities. The Raising Nebraska exhibit is one of the permanent Nebraska State Omaha Area Fair exhibits in Grand Island. Being Considering a new hobby? Check able to interact with some Nebraska out Omaha’s “Crystal Forge at Hot products is fun, and the fact that you Shops Art Center” to view displays can walk all over the giant Nebraska of glasswork and maybe even witness map is a bonus. glass artists in action. I recommend calling ahead to arrange your visit for Gretchen spends her time folwhen glass blowing is happening— lowing her four kids around & seeing it is a stunning experience. writing at “Odyssey Through Nebraska.” In the future, she In Ralston, “It’s All About the plans to complete a Nebraska Bees.” This Passport stop is a fun passport tour from start to way to experience what our state’s finish. Are you planning on seeing the state? Check out official insect can produce. While her book, Detour Nebraska: the bees are busy working on locaHistorical Destination & Natural Wonders. tion, you can sample different honey SUMMER 2019 • PAGE 25

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Aimee’s Premier Dance

Ages 3-5: Princess Camp, June 18-20, 5-6pm • Magical Unicorn Dance Camp, July 16-18, 5-6pm Ages 6-8 Coed: Superhero Hip Hop Dance Camp, June 18-20, 6:30-7:30pm • Wild Wild West Dance Camp, July 16-18, 6:30-7:30pm Saturday Mixed Dance Sampler Day Camps also offered for ages 9 & up! June 29 • June 22 • July 13. See our ad below!

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Bluestem Montessori

Join us for summer fun—Montessori-style! Grades K-5. July 15-19: Pirates on the High Seas; July 22-26: Adventures in Outer Space. Register now at www.bluestemmontessori.com. See our ad on page 9!

6300 A Street 402-735-0987 www.bluestemmontessori.com

Camp Kitaki

Fantastic Summer Camps: 3, 7 and 14-day experiences for ages 7–17. One week sessions begin in June through mid-August. Ranch camp for horse lovers, 1/2 week adventure mini camps for ages 7-9, & leadership camps for ages 14-17. See ad on p.27.

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Camp Solaris

Camp Sonshine’s overnight facility, Camp Solaris offers overnight camps for 3rd-12th grade. Located at 2349 State Hwy Spur 34b, south Firth b/w Lincoln & Beatrice. Activities include Aerial Park, archery tag, stand up paddle boards, go karts, water activities, nature challenge course, field trips & more! For info call (402)423-8746. CampSolaris.org. See p. 14!

2349 State Hwy Spur 34b (Firth) 402-423-8746 CampSonshineMemories.org

Camp Sonshine CES • Competitive Edge Sports

Summer Day camps for K-6 grade & Leadership training for 7-9th grade. Go-karts, archery, nature, crafts, cooking, swimming, inflatables & more! Just minutes south of Lincoln in Roca! Go to CampSonshineMemories.org. See our ad on page 14! This summer, give your child The Edge. Full-day wrestling camps for ages 6 & up, June 3rd-July 26, 8am-5pm. Takedown Camp for ages 6-18, June 3-7 • Youth Wrestling Day Camps for ages 6-14, June 17-21 or July 22-26. Details & registration at LincolnEdge.com. Summer Dance Camps for ages 9+ • Beginner to advanced levels • June 24-28, 9am-3pm • Bring a lunch! Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip Hop, Yoga, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Clogging, Leaps & Turns We also offer three week summer sessions & and several boys-only groups! See page 27.

Chase the Spirit of Dance Family Service Lincoln

We take PRIDE in our kids summer camps. Our camps are about fun & choices and focus on Positivity–Reliability–Innovation–Determination– Experiences. Art, Wellness Adventure, & STEM themes, including swimming & field trips! Choose the location closest to you: Hunnington, Hill, Meadowlane, Beattie Elementary. May 29–August 2. $125/week plus a $20 deposit/activity fee. Week by week registration is allowed. See p.25!

Genesis Racquet Club

A Summer Camp that maximizes FUN, builds PROBLEM-SOLVING skills, and leaves parents PROUD of their child’s growth. We create an enriching summer camp experience packed with fun-filled days of sports, improv, and STEAM programming that your child will be stoked to be a part of. Avoid a long, boring summer at home and join the Mighty Camp Family! See p. 18. Nebraska Show Choir Camp • June 9-15. Email Peter Eklund for info: pae@unl.edu. Middle School Band Camp • June 18–22. For info: 402-472-2505 • band@unl.edu. Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp • July 7-11. For info: 402-472-2505 • band@unl.edu

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FREE Vacation Bible School

Hart Dance Academy Haymarket Theatre KidsPark

FREE Vacation Bible School for grades K-5th, families welcome, too! Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 6-8pm. FREE meal served at 5:30pm. “Who is my neighbor?” • Learn about different countries through crafts, music, stories, games, snacks, & fun activities! Please pre-register online at www.egrace.org. Call 402-474-1505 with questions! See page 15! Nutcracker DanceCamp ages 3.5–12, June 17-21, 9:30-11:45am, $95 • Little Swans DanceCamp ages 3.5-16, July 22-25, 9:30am-noon, $95. DanceCamps include healthy lifestyle, creative expression, ballet videos, and a performance on Friday. Summer Musical Camps M-F 10am-4pm • Before/aftercare available • See the lineup on page 15! Beauty & the Beast May 27-June 14 • The Hobbit June 17-28 • Willy Wonka July 8-26 • Darts of Glory July 29-August 9. Flexible Summer Camps that work with your schedule! Fun weekly themes. Pick your days & pay as you go. Never pay for days when you are gone & all activities are included in our hourly rates. Come as little or as much as you’d like. As always, no reservation required! Drop in for a tour & hourly childcare—nights, evenings, & weekends as you need it! See pages 7 & 42! Dive into summer camps at LifeSTROKES! Ages 3+, weekdays for two weeks, 30 minutes daily. June 3-13 ($136) • June 17-27 ($136) • July 1-11 ($119) • July 15-25 ($136) • July 29-Aug 8 ($136) Call, stop in, or register online! Learn more online! See page 3!

LifeSTROKES Lincoln Children’s Museum

Summer Camps for ages 4y–4th grade, 7:30am-5:30pm; half day option for all ages, too, 7:30-11:30am. Kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through the power of play! All camps include playtime in the museum, weekly field trips to downtown destinations, and exclusive programming on the museum’s top secret 3rd floor designed for making messes, friends, & memories. Limited space. See pg. 16!

Lincoln Youth Lacrosse Summer 1-Day Clinic: Thursday, May 30th, 1-4pm. Ages 4–14. Beginners welcome! Come out and learn to play the fastest growing game on two feet! $10/child or $15 for you & a friend! Register at www.lincolnlax.net or email questions to lincolnjrrampage@gmail.com. See page 22!

Lincoln Jr. Rampage 1-Day Lacrosse Clinic

LUX Center for the Arts

Summer Art Camps offered June 3-Aug 9! Clay, pottery wheel, painting, drawing, illustration, metalsmithing, STEAM, & sampler camps for youth ages 5-8, 9-12, & 13+. Morning sessions 9am-noon, afternoons 2-5pm. Make it a full day & register for both morning & afternoon with optional lunch care from 12-2pm! Before care available at 8am. Info & registration online. See our ad page 24!

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13440 S. 25th St. (Roca) 402-423-8746 CampSonshineMemories.org 3515 N. 25th St 402-404-5510 LincolnEdge.com 1233 Libra Drive 402-904-4091 chasethespirit.dance 402-441-7949 www.familyservicelincoln.org 5300 Old Cheney Rd. 402-413-1085 genesishealthclubs.com Register online at: arts.unl.edu/music/camps See page 13! 2225 Washington St 402-474-1505 www.egrace.org 4747 Pioneers Blvd. #200 402-488-9444 hartdance.com 402-477-2600 HaymarketTheatre.org 5633 S. 16th St 402-413-8849 kidspark.com/lincoln 1601 Normandy Ct 402-421-SWIM (7946) www.Lifestrokes.com 1420 P St. 402-477-4000 LincolnChildrensMuseum.org lincolnjrrampage.com www.lincolnlax.com 2601 N. 48th St. 402-466-8692 luxcenter.org

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Get crafty this summer at Makit Takit, Lincoln’s Craft Studio! Fun and creative camps for ages 8+ during LPS spring, summer & winter breaks from 9am-12pm. Splatter paint, slime, and more! Info & registration online. See our ad on page 45!

Morrill Hall

Exciting hands-on camps for grades 1-6! Mini & Mighty: July 15-19, 1st-2nd grade. Elephants, Dinos, & Rhinos, Oh My!: June 17-21, 3rd-5th grade. Space Expedition: July 29-Aug 2, 4th-6th grade. $95 members/$105 non. Register at museum.unl.edu/camp. Learn more about Morrill Hall on pages 12-13!

4720 Prescott Ave. 402-483-4232 makittakit.com 645 N. 14th, UNL 402-472-2642 museum.unl.edu

My Gym’s Summer Camps provide nonstop fun all summer long! Children play energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts & crafts, music, and more! Ages 2.5-10 (potty trained, please). Offered to members & nonmembers! Details & registration online. Mention Lincoln Kids & receive 15% your total camp purchase—see page 9!

My Gym

2755 Jamie Lane 402-802-9982 MyGym.com/Lincoln Details & registration: history.nebraska.gov/science See page 26!

Nebraska History Museum

FREE Mad Science at the Museum for families w/children ages 7-10, one adult per three children required. Learn how history & science collide w/artifact exploration & hands-on scientific experimentation! Select Thurs, June thru Aug, 10:30am-12:30 pm. FREE! Register online. Jun 6: Physical & Chemical Changes • Jun 20: Kitchen Science • Jul 11: It’s Electric • Jul 25: Rays of Light • Aug 8: Sources of Power

Nebraska Writing Project

Create! Write! Share! Register now for the I Love to Write Workshops sponsored by the Nebraska Writing Project. Ages 7+, June 17-22, held on East Campus. *I Love to Write* ages 7-11, 9-11am or 11:30am-1:30pm, $75 • *I Love to Write2* ages 12-14, 2-4pm, $75 • *We Love to Write* family workshop for ages 7–adult, 6-8pm, $90 per family. Join us for fun, friendships, and marathon writing!

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Nissa’s String Studio

Creative Strings Workshop with Christian Howes

xlove2writex@gmail.com unl.edu/newp 8535 Executive Woods Dr. #100 402-440-1473 Christianhowes.com/csw-lincoln

String players (pros, teachers, & youth!)—Join us for a weekend of improvisation, contemporary styles, & creative musicianship. Three options: Youth Day Camp (ages 8-17), Sunday, June 2, 1pm-6pm • Intro to Improv (all ages/levels), Friday, May 31, 10am-1pm • Adult Bootcamp (advanced high school through professionals), Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1, 10am-6pm. See our studio on pg. 11!

Paint Yourself Silly

Pottery painting, glass fusing, & clay projects galore! Join us for camps this summer at either store! Give us a call for more info & a brochure: (402) 486-1010. Three delightful locations! Camps for grades 1+, 6:30-8:30pm. In the Haymarket at 7th & P • Pioneer Woods at 70th & Pioneers • South Lincoln at 14th & Pine Lake. See our ad on page 45!

Parks & Recreation

Camp Discovery for ages 3-6 offered M-Th weekly June 3-July 18, 9-11:30am, $90. Wilderness Nature Camp for ages 6-13, M-F June 10-Aug 2, $185/wk • Leadership Camp for ages 14-17, June 3-7, $150/wk. 8:30am-5pm, extended care available. Need-based scholarships available. Learn more on pages 22 & 23!

Parks & Recreation

Summer day camps focus on group games, skill building & individual exploration through a wide range of activities; site-based activities and citywide field trips. Register for just a week or the whole summer! Need-based scholarships are available. Title XX eligible. Locations include: Air Park, Belmont, Bethany Park, Calvert, ‘F’ Street, Goodrich, Irving and McPhee. See above for Nature Camps! Registration forms online. See ad page 23!

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3 delightful locations! 402-486-1010 PaintYourselfSilly.net 3201 S. Coddington 402-441-7895 parks.lincoln.ne.gov (Nature Camp) 8 Locations! parks.lincoln.ne.gov (KW: Summer Day Camps)

Solid Rock Gymnastics

We are offering a Girls Only Schools Out Overnighter to kick off your summer fun! Drop off is Friday, May 24th at 9pm and pick up is promptly at 8am on Saturday, May 25th. Register online via our website for a night of fun. Space is limited.

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Solid Rock Gymnastics Summer Camp

Offering a Girls Only Summer Camp May 28th–31st. Beginner to team levels. Full day option for ages 6–16 and half-day option for ages 5–6. Space is limited. Your daughter will learn gymnastics from our highly trained staff and US National team coaches in our fully equipped, air-conditioned facility, and have some fun outside the gym as well!

610 Hill Street 402-476-4774 solidrockgymnastics.com

Swimtastic Swim School

Swimtastic offers swim camps during the summer semester, where children come every day for two weeks. Select swim camps are available for one week periods. Summer swim camps provide consistent and focused teaching for all ages while having fun. Daily swim lessons allow for faster growth and development through consistency and repetition. Call or register online! See p.14!

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Sing! Dance! Act! Fairy Tale Forest (ages 3-8), June 17-21 • Candyland Adventures (ages 3-8) June 24-28 • Total Theatre Experience (ages 7-15), June 3-7 • Broadway Bound! (ages 7-15), June 17-21 • Create & Relate Improv & Script Writing (ages 9-15), June 24-28. Summer Musical: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. (ages 7-15), M-F July 8-19. Summer voice workshops: May 28-31, June 17-21, June 24-28. See page 10!

Join Villarreal Nebraska youth soccer program! See p. 22. Try us out during FREE Saturday Clinics for ages 1-9. June 8th: Ages 1-3, 1:00-1:25 pm • Ages 4-5, 1:00-1:40 pm • Ages 6-7, 1:45- 2:30 pm • Ages 8-9, 1:45-2:30 pm August 3rd: Ages 1-3, 10:00-10:25 am • Ages 4-5, 10:00-10:40 am • Ages 6-7, 10:45-11:30 am • Ages 8-9, 10:45-11:30 am

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Register now for summer fun with Westminster’s Creative Arts Camp! Kids explore their creativity through daily workshops in art, movement and music. For grades K-5th (Fall 2019) • July 22-26, 9am-noon • $55/child, family discounts available!

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Happy kids play at the Y! Keep your kids healthy, active, and safe all summer long with YMCA’s Summer Day Camps! Little Explorers (ages 3-K) • Little Adventurers (5y+ & entering Kindergarten) • Summer Adventure (entering 1-8 grades) • Running Creek (1st grade through age 10) • Creative Camp (entering 1st-7th grades) • Counselors-in-Training. Title XX accepted. Register online! See ad page 21.

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Let the magic begin! Enchanting summer dance camps await dancers ages 2-6. Register online for a magical summer! Princess Camp June 3-7 • Superhero Camp June 24-28 • Unicorns & Dragons Camp July 22-26. See TDC on page 11!

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Avoiding The “Summer Slide” Gwelda Carlson, Nebraska Dyslexia Association (NDA)

he “summer slide” is the loss of academic skills, including reading ability, that occurs during summer break. Students who don’t engage academically during the summer months are at risk of falling behind their classmates. According to the National Summer Learning Association, lower-income children lose two to three months of

reading skills during summer break, and that this loss accumulates year after year, while higher-income students make slight gains academically. Their findings reveal that the summer slide accounts for two-thirds of the reading achievement gap between low- and middle-income children by the time they begin high school. Research shows that reading and enriching activities can eliminate the loss of learning over the summer for low-income children. Establishing

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summer reading habits can provide a foundation for success.

How To Avoid The Slide 1. Provide access to books. Public

libraries are free for anyone to enjoy their books on site, and library cards to Lincoln City Libraries are free for Lincoln & Lancaster County residents, providing the opportunity for local families to take home books at no cost. 2. Let your children select reading materials themselves. Children who choose the books they want to read tend to read more and maintain more interest in reading. Children who feel that reading is fun tend to read more often. Reading encourages creativity, imagination, and continued learning. 3. Involve your child in library programs, like the summer reading challenge and the daily story times and activities that are free for children and families. Children who participate in library programs benefit academically & socially from story times and ac-

tivities designed to engage youth and enhance reading & library experiences. 4. Read aloud to your children for pure enjoyment and to improve your parent-child bond. Reading aloud also expands vocabulary, fosters concentration, and teaches discipline. A squirming toddler eventually gains the ability to focus on longer and more complex stories. Reading is a fun way to help little kids sit still and listen. 5. Read to yourself, too. Children tend to be encouraged to read when they observe their parents enjoying reading as well. 6. If your child has dyslexia or struggles with reading, summer is an opportune time to get help from a tutor specializing in structured, multisensory instruction. A good tutor can be a lifeline for a student with learning difficulties. For information on helping the struggling reader, writer, speller, contact the Nebraska Dyslexia Association (www.ne-da.org) or call 402-434-6434.

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Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared! City of Lincoln Watershed Management

loods can occur anywhere— even in Lincoln. In fact, Lincoln has had many floods throughout its history. Some floods grow slowly, over many hours or days, while other floods, called flash floods, grow quickly. Flash floods can happen in just a few minutes, even when it isn’t raining. Floods can be scary, but being prepared can help you feel less scared. It is important to know what to do if a flood occurs, no matter where you live, but it is especially important if you live in a flood-prone area (low spots, near water, a dam, or levee). Talk to your family and create a plan for what you will do during a flood.

Creating A Plan •• Choose an out-of-town friend or family member to call in case of an emergency. •• Make a list of things that should be moved away from flood water. Is there an area of your house that would stay dry during a flood?

•• Choose a meeting spot. Where will your family meet if your neighborhood is evacuated while you’re not at home? •• Create an emergency kit. What will you need during an emergency?

Emergency Kit Check-List: •• Water (ready.gov suggests one gallon per person per day for 3+ days) •• Non-perishable food •• Manual can opener •• Extra clothing, blankets •• Stocked first aid kit & medications •• Battery, crank, or NOAA radio •• Flashlight •• Extra batteries •• Emergency whistle •• Backup cellphone charger/battery •• List of household members and emergency contacts sealed in a watertight container or bag. Can you think of other items to include in your emergency kit?

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Do not play in or near floodwater. If floodwater is blocking your path,

do not attempt to cross! It only takes six inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. And it only takes 12 to 18 inches of moving water to carry away a vehicle.

Flood Watch vs. Warning FLOOD WATCH

Be Prepared! A Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. Be prepared to take action.

FLOOD WARNING

Take Action! A Flood Warning means a flood is already occurring or will occur very soon. It’s time to take action. If you live in a flood-prone area, follow the flood plan you and your family created.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

Take Action Immediately! A Flash Flood Warning means a flash flood is already occurring or will occur very soon. Flash floods can happen very quickly. Take action immediately! Do not wait, move to higher ground. Stay away from streams, culverts, and ditches.

TORNADOES It’s tornado season in Nebraska. You’ll hear tornado sirens when a tornado warning is issued, when there’s a confirmed sighting, or during a drill. Tornadoes favor the afternoon & early evening, but can occur at any time, year-round. You could be anywhere when the alarm sounds. What should you do? Indoors: Go to the tornado shelter or a small interior room in the basement or on the lowest level. Avoid large open rooms & windows. Cover your head. Pillows, blankets, a helmet, or a sturdy, heavy table can add protection. Take pets if time allows. Mobile Homes: Even if tied down, leave and move to the nearest substantial shelter ASAP and follow the above instructions for “indoors.” Outdoor or in a Vehicle: Shelter in a nearby sturdy building—NOT a shed/storage building. If shelter isn’t available, lay flat in a low ditch or ravine and cover your head & neck. Be mindful of flood waters. Distance yourself from your vehicle or other heavy objects that could land on you. Do not shelter under an overpass. Sources: National Weather Service; NEMA

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Summer Safety For Families Safe Kids Lincoln–Lancaster County

ids can be funny, adventurous, and smart. Kids are also like sponges, watching us just as closely as we are watching them. Here are some summer safety tips for your family that will help your kids learn ways they can explore and still be safe.

Bikes, Skates, & Walking We have a simple saying: “Use your head.” Wear a helmet when using a bike, skates or skateboard. Parents remember, kids learn from watching you, so it’s essential that you model proper behavior. Wear a helmet when riding a bike.

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Children under ten years old should only cross the street with an adult or older sibling. As kids get older, they are anxious for a little more freedom, and walking to places like the playground could be fun. Encourage your kids to make eye contact with drivers when crossing streets. Practice with your kids to look left, right, and left again when crossing the street. Always cross at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Teach them to never run or dart out into the street between cars or cross between parked cars. Most injuries happen mid-block.

Water Safety What a great way to spend the summer—splashing around, playing games with water toys, and learning to swim. Teach kids never to go near or in water without an adult present. Water wings and noodles can create a false sense of security for kids and should not be used in place of life jackets. Whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or a lake, children need to

learn how to swim and should never be allowed to swim alone. Home pools or spas need a proper drain cover or shut off function to prevent long hair, loose clothing, and body parts from getting trapped. Backyard pools need to have four-sided fencing at least 4 feet tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate to prevent a child from wandering into a pool area unsupervised. It is city ordinance LMC: 8.36.020.

Playground Safety Older kids usually become more adventurous on the playground and start to take more chances. Check the playgrounds where your children play. Look for age-appropriate equipment and hazards like rusted, broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Avoid playgrounds with non-impact absorbing surfaces, like asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt or gravel.

Home Safety Burns caused by direct contact with fire are common among kids ages 5–9. Actively supervise kids

in the kitchen and around electrical appliances, and teach them how to behave responsibly. Don’t allow children to use a microwave by themselves until they are both tall enough to reach it safely and able to understand that steam causes burns. Make it a habit of placing matches, lighters, and other dangers in a safe place out of children’s reach and sight. Visit our website for more injury prevention tips and our calendar of events, safekidslincoln.org Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County focuses on six of the leading causes of unintentional injury to children 14 years old and younger: child passenger safety, child pedestrian and bike safety, fire and burn prevention, water safety, home safety, and sports injury prevention. Coalition goals are to increase community knowledge on preventing unintentional injury of children, identify and modify environmental safety hazards within our community, and reduce child injuries by initiating and supporting policy development and law enforcement efforts. For more information, contact Julie Anderson, Safe Kids LincolnLancaster County, jkanderson@lincoln. ne.gov, 402-441-8071.

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Keeping Pets Safe During The Summer Capital Humane Society

o you consider your pet to be an important member of the family? I know I do. The flooding disaster that affected much of our state this past spring is a powerful reminder that planning for emergencies is critical. Instead of frantically reacting, being prepared can help you in such events, like floods, tornadoes, and even summer heat and holidays. Here are some helpful pet tips for disaster preparedness and summer safety. Plan: Print off and complete the disaster preparedness handout in the pet owner resources section of our website, capitalhumanesociety.org, which provides helpful evacuation information and details how to prepare a pet emergency kit. Research: Prepare for potential problems by educating yourself using reliable resources, such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), to learn more about how to provide the best care for your pet. Exercise: When temperatures are high, walk and exercise your dog in the earlier and later hours of the day when the temperature is cooler. Use good judgment when your pet is outdoors—they can overheat quickly. Veterinary care: Talk to your veterinarian about preventatives for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. Ask about proper summer care and general preventative healthcare. Essentials: Pets need access to cool, fresh water and plenty of shade if they are outside in the summertime. As a rule of thumb, if it is too hot for you, your pet will appreciate the air conditioning, too.

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Noise: Fourth of July celebrations can be fun for people, but are often very stressful for pets. Fireworks can cause physical injury, and many pets end up getting lost because they are afraid and will try to run from the noise. Your pet will appreciate being protected from these possible dangers by being kept safe inside. Remember to check on your animals throughout the festivities. Treats: Consider researching healthy recipes for making cool treats for your dog, such as peanut butter popsicles. Know that some foods, such as grapes, raisins, chocolate, and onions, can be poisonous to pets. Identification: Be sure your pets are wearing proper ID and that their microchip information is up to date. In the event of an emergency, proper identification will help ensure they can reunite with you. Organize: Make your pet’s care a priority by planning for emergencies as well as daily activities. If your pet’s needs are not on your to-do list, they are more likely to be ignored. Car Safety: As with children, never leave your pet in a car! Even with the windows down, it can become too hot very fast and your

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pet can suffer and die. The inside of a car can quickly climb 40 degrees on a sunny day, with the windows up or partially open, and even if it’s a relatively cool 70 degree day (heatkills.org). Capital Humane Society appreciates all you do to take good care of your animals. Pets depend on us to make kind, responsible decisions. Be mindful and take the time to educate yourself so you can provide the best possible care for the furry members of your family. Please read the handouts in the Pet Owner Resource section of our website. There is useful information about a variety of topics. Capital Humane Society 402-441-4488 www.CapitalHumaneSociety.org Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 S. 70th Street Admissions & Assessment Center 2320 Park Boulevard

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une is National Internet Safety Month. Below are some tips from Windstream to help you better deal with your digitally savvy little ones and keep them safe online.

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Limit location visibility. Many apps, like camera and social media platforms, enable location services with default permissions, which means that photos will embed location data wherever it was taken, potentially leading predators directly to your children’s home or school. Disable location in the phone or app settings, and talk to your children about the dangers of publicly sharing photos of themselves in recognizable locations. Check their profile privacy settings often to make sure posts and photos are viewable only by friends.

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Downloads could contain malware or viruses. Equip your home with a

good cybersecurity system, such as a Windstream Shield package, that provides your family with malware and virus protection. Educate your family to never click on suspicious links in emails, direct messages, or texts, especially if they don’t know the sender.

Monitor Your Child’s Activity Some kids are fine with restrictions on what they can and can’t do online; others might not understand the limitations and could push back or rebel, which can be dangerous if they know how to hide their online activity from you. If you can’t beat them, join them! Follow your children on all social media platforms, check out their gamer profiles from time to time, and keep up with trending apps.

Keep A Low Profile Assist with profile setups for your children. Talk to them about the importance of not sharing information with strangers and the tricky

ways predators may try to obtain personal information via chats and other platforms. Have your kids use avatars instead of uploading their photos to their social media profiles, and discuss the importance of refusing friend requests from strangers.

Set Some Rules Establish rules for your children’s online activity, such as when they can play video games and for how long. Disable certain features that you don’t want them to have access to. Keep the conversation open and positive, that way if something seems “off" or if a concern arises they can feel comfortable coming to you about it. Let them know that they have earned a high level of trust with their responsible behavior.

Stephanie Laux is a field operations consultant for Windstream in Nebraska. She and her team at Windstream work to ensure that families are protected against the dangers of the online world. For more information on how to protect your kids online, visit Windstream.com.

Pre gnanc y CHIROPRACTIC FOR A HEALTHIER

EASIER DELIVERY AND SAFER TRANSITION FOR BABY INTO THIS WORLD

Chiropractic Prior to Pregnancy May: • Promote regular menstrual cycles • Help optimize uterine function • Prepare body for healthy implantation • Ensure proper nerve supply to reproductive organs Benefits of Chiropractic During Pregnancy • Pelvic alignment and balance • Promotes healthy natural labor and delivery • Less back pain and discomfort • Shorter labor times • Reduced need for pain medication • Less back labor • Encourages optimal fetal position • Greater production of breastmilk • Less incidence of postpartum depression • Healthier pregnancy, healthier baby Newborn Babies Benefit from a Chiropractor’s Gentle Approach as well. Please have your infant’s spine checked in their first weeks of life!

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New Book Recommendations Column Coming Soon To LK! Lincoln Kids! Newspaper

incoln Kids! Newspaper is excited to announce a new quarterly column provided by Lincoln City Libraries. Their friendly staff members will be taking over our book recommendations feature, offering their expertise on some of the finest books for children available within our city’s awesome library system. This column will debut with the Fall Issue in August. We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Allison Hunter– Frederick, who started the original LK book recommendations column, Allison’s Book Bag, a spin-off of her children’s book review blog. Allison, you have been an important part of our mission to encourage family reading—thank you for sharing your passion and work. We wish you best luck with this exciting new chapter in your family’s life! This summer, remember to keep a variety of books available for your children to enjoy. Have your children register for the Summer Reading Challenge to help avoid the “summer slide” and earn fun prizes! We look forward to sharing the Library’s book recommendations with you in the next edition of Lincoln Kids! Did You Know reading aloud to your child from birth to age four will expose your child to over 30 million more words than their peers who are not read to regularly? Studies consistently find that reading aloud is directly related to your child’s vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and learning success. Cut out this bookmark & use it! →

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Fleur De Lys Studios— More Than Music Lessons Fleur de Lys Studios

or some people, music is a hobby. For some, a career. And for some, it is simply an everyday part of life. Studying music is proven to improve your mood, promote physical health, and even boost test scores. By studying music, students gain confidence and skills they can use in their everyday life. They learn to persist until the task is finished, and they don’t shy away from a challenge. Students become accustomed to

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trying new things, and they learn to make decisions that suit them personally. Music gives everyone the opportunity to explore—not just the art itself, but the person they can become through its presence in their lives. At Fleur de Lys, we offer private voice and piano lessons, and we focus on the individual needs of every student. If you or your child are interested in seeing how music can enrich your life, look us up in the directory on page 38 and give us a call today, (402) 807-0250.

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Your Support Gives Hope To Wish Kids Make-A-Wish Nebraska

ope may not be the cure for any illness, but it is the best treatment that anyone can receive. Hope helps you to keep fighting. A little bit of hope is all a child may need to continue fighting, and a wish definitely gives a lot more than a little hope. A wish makes all the difference. Fourteen-year-old wish kid Lily was diagnosed with a rare vascular malformation called KlippelTrenaunay Syndrome (KTS) when she was just a few days old. Lily’s parents were stunned with the news. The Lautenschlager’s world was shaken, but together as a family, they knew they would face Lily’s diagnosis head-on. There was only one thing that Lily really wanted for her wish, and that was a service dog. A companion that would be there for her, who would be her friend no matter what, who didn’t care that she was different. Her wish

for a service dog employees to would give Lily coordinate a her life back. A scavenger hunt. dog would give Lily had no her the ability to idea that this do things with scavenger hunt less pain and would conclude challenges. This with friends and dog would allow family—even others to see her Husker cheerjust like any leaders—sharother person. ing in the news Lily learned that her wish during the sumwould be grantmer of her 5th ed. She learned grade year that that day that she she was going would be leavto have her ing soon to meet wish granted. her new friend, Waiting for her Kahoot. Her Wish Kid Lily with her wish, Kahoot wish gave Lily heart exploded something to with joy and hold on to—hope for her future and tears filled her eyes. After a long that she would lead an easier life. anticipated wait, she finally learned Her wish was revealed while Lily her wish was coming true! was working at the Lincoln Zoo. Lily and Kahoot became instant Her wish granters worked with zoo best friends during their 2-week

training period. They worked very hard to pass their class so they could head home as a family. “Kahoot loves me for who I am, and he helps me with my day-to-day activities like walking, getting off the floor, and even pulling my wheelchair,” said Lily. He has given Lily independence and strength. The doctor’s appointments and surgeries will never stop, but neither will this wish and what it will provide for this family. Kahoot has given a sense of hope to the entire family. He has brought them together in a way that doesn’t revolve around medicine and obstacles, but around laughter and love. Lily’s wish gave her a friendship that can’t be traded for anything, but most importantly, her wish gave her hope. This year, Make-A-Wish Nebraska has a record number of wishes to grant and your support is needed. Please consider giving the gift of hope to Wish Kids—any support is appreciated. Please call the Lincoln office at 402-475-9474 to donate.

Office Hours Mon-Thu 8:00 am-7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm Kay Anderson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Philip Boucher, M.D., F.A.A.P. Jeffrey David, M.D., F.A.A.P. Jason Davis, M.D., F.A.A.P. Carrie Dell, M.D., F.A.A.P. Heather Dews, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kurstin Friesen, M.D., F.A.A.P. Michael Germer, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kate Gogela, M.D., F.A.A.P. Joel Greisen, M.D., F.A.A.P. Amanda Knapp, M.D., F.A.A.P. Shelley Nelson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Maureen Garvin, PA-C Dallas Schlegel, PA-C Julie Timme, PA-C Valerie Vernon, PA-C Becky Waegli, PA-C Amanda Goddard, NP Mikala Geisert, NP

Dental Care Designed for Your Child Call us today for an appointment

402-423-3322 3901 Pine Lake Road, Suite 250 Website: www.pediatricdentistrypc.net

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Brent D. Johnson DDS, MS

Sunday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

It’s time to schedule school & sports physicals! Call LPG today!

Lincoln Pediatric Group, LLC 4501 S. 70th, Suite 110, Lincoln

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Child Care & Education Centers NAME

AREA OF TOWN

PROGRAM

CONTACT • LOCATION

Academic Advantage

Child Development Center

East South

Educational childcare facilities offering care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Also accepting students for summer programs, as well as fall school transportation to these schools: Kahoa, Pyrtle, Meadowlane, Calvert, Humann, Zeman, Maxey, Hill, Cavett, Wysong, and Adams. Visit our website for more info: www.AACDC.com

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

Bluestem Montessori

East

Urban Montessori! Currently accepting grades K-4, expanding one grade per year through 6th grade. Now accepting applications for immediate enrollment.

South

Our preschool program consists of fun early childhood activities to help support the learning and development of children ages 3-5. 2-, 3-, and 5-day/wk sessions available.

Calvert Rec Center, 4500 Stockwell 402-441-8480 parks.lincoln.ne.gov/calvert

Education Programs at 7700 A St.

East Central

Quality early education program for children 6 weeks–preschool. Summer programs for children ages 6 weeks–1st grade. Visit DimensionsEd.org for information & online forms. Call for availability.

7700 A Street 402-476-8304 www.DimensionsEd.org

Education Programs at First-Plymouth

Central

Quality early education program for children 6 weeks–preschool. Summer programs for children ages 6 weeks–1st grade. Visit DimensionsEd.org for information & online forms. Call for availability.

Located in First-Plymouth Church, 20th & D 402-476-8304 www.DimensionsEd.org

South

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, 9-11:30am.

Fingerprints

Child Development Center

Northeast

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

Highlands Academy

Northwest

Child Development & Family Resource Center. Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Full time care. Preschool curriculum.

South

Hourly childcare. Fully licensed, no reservations required! Ages 1.5-11 years. Hours: Mon-Thu: 7:30am-10pm. Fri: 7:30am-Midnight. Sat: 10am-Midnight. Sun: 1pm-6pm. Pick your days for our flexible preschool program & schools-out camps!

Central

Child development center that cares for your child’s individual needs. Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Curriculum based. Nutritious hot meals. Transportation to LPS area schools. Open Mon–Fri, 6am-6pm.

Northeast

Full & part-time licensed developmental learning center using Creative Curriculum program for ages 6 weeks-13 years, located in the historic Havelock district. Summer programs & before/after school Community Learning Centers in Norwood Park & Brownell schools. Title XX welcome. Visit NFCLincoln.org for more info.

West

Animals + Plants + Hikes = Learning through discovery & creating a lifelong connection to nature! Preschool and Pre-K classes. lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/naturecenter/preschool.htm

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

Far South

Ages 18 mo-8th grade. Open 7am-6pm. Montessori Education in a farm setting with a family atmosphere. Certified Montessori Teachers.

7 miles South of Lincoln on Hwy 77 402-438-6668 PrairieHill.com

Northeast

NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Education program for children ages 6 weeks–6 years. Mini camps (non school days) and Summer Camp program for children ages Kindergarten–age 11. Visit our website or call for information.

8800 O St 402-437-2450 www.southeast.edu/lincolnchildcare

Calvert Rec Center Preschool

Dimensions Dimensions

Dual Language Preschool

KidsPark Krayon Campus Northeast Family Center Early Learning Center

Pioneers Park Nature Center Preschool Prairie Hill

Learning Center A Montessori School

SCC Child Development Center

Apply now to meet your perfect nanny! Lincoln’s Premier Nanny Agency! Full & part-time • Custom in-home care Pre-screened for quality & safety

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7800 Holdrege 402-467-4503 CapitolCity.org 5901 NW 1st Street 402-476-2223 highlandsacademy.com 5633 S. 16th St. Ste. 100 402-413-8849 KidsPark.com 6001 Normal Blvd. 402-486-4847 KrayonCampus.com 6220 Logan Ave. 402-471-3700 nfclincoln.org

6wks–12 yrs

one child at a time. 8215 NORTHWOODS, STE #100

402-465-4769

Interviewed & matched to ﬁt your family!

www.StarCityNannies.com 402-643-5152 ★ StarCityNannies@gmail.com

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

Teaching, nurturing, and developing the future...

Excellent parent–nanny communication Want to be a Star City Nanny? We’re hiring!

6300 A Street (402) 735-0987 www.bluestemmontessori.com

We have summer programs too!

7301 S. 15TH ST.

402-421-7301

6021 S. 56TH ST.

402-420-5440 WWW.AACDC.COM

Monday-Friday 6:30am–6:00pm Video Surveillance & Secure Entry Year-Round Preschool

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Child Care & Education Centers NAME

AREA OF TOWN

PROGRAM

We come to you!

NEW! Lincoln’s Premier Nanny Agency—Let us come to you! We provide top-of-the-line care & respect for infants & children of all ages. Excellent nanny-parent communication. Screened & matched to fit your family.

Central

A Step Up to Quality educational program for ages 18m-12y. Experienced teachers. Curriculum-based w/ weekly themes & activities. Avail. transportation to neighborhood schools. Title XX welcome. Child care & adult food program. Mon–Fri, 6:30am-6pm.

3900 Vine St 402-466-6341 www.ChildrensPlaceChildCare.com

The Child’s View

South

Open 7:30am to 5:30pm. Ages 18 months to 6 years. Part-time or full-time. Certified Montessori Teachers.

3341 Pioneers Blvd. 402-484-8277 www.thechildsviewmontessori.com

Trinity Lutheran School

Northeast

A fulfilling Christ-based education center. Our Early Childhood Education Program accepts children ages 18 months through Pre-K with extended hours from 7am-5:45pm. Also offering K-5 classes. Call to learn more or visit our website.

True Knowledge Preschool

South

A new premier preschool in Lincoln! We offer a fun & exciting academic approach that will prepare your 3-5 year-old for kindergarten & beyond. Small classroom sizes. Engaging teacher. Contact us today to learn more!

Westminster

South

NAEYC accredited Christian program for ages 3-5. Rated (5) for Step Up to Quality. Five different AM & PM classes, plus all day classes from 9am-3pm. Extended care 7:30-9am & 3-5:30pm. School year and summer classes available.

Southeast

Ages 6 weeks–12 years. Preschool curriculum beginning at age one. Before and after school care. A Step up to Quality Program. Open 6:30am–6:00pm. Sign language, soccer, dance, & taekwondo lessons available.

Star City Nannies

The Children’s Place Child Care Center Montessori

Preschool

World of Knowledge

Child Development Center and Preschool

CONTACT • LOCATION Jennifer Harter - Director starcitynannies@gmail.com StarCityNannies.com

1200 North 56th Street 402-466-1800 www.trinityoflincoln.org

5445 Red Rock Lane 402-570-1252 www.trueknowledgelincoln.com

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2110 Sheridan Blvd. • WPSLincoln.org 402-475-6702 ext 103 8310 Wendell Way 402-483-4769 WorldOfKnowledgeNE.com

Little One’s Activities Fun group activities geared towards infants & toddlers NAME Itty Bitty Gymnastics Competitive Edge Sports

PROGRAM FREE gymnastics class for ages 18 mo–3 yrs, Thursdays 9:30–10:15am. Learn fundamental gymnastic skills on gymnastics equipment! Parents welcome on the floor, but our goal is for this to be the perfect class to transition from parent-taught to instructor-taught activities!

Kindermusik of Lincoln

Days, evenings, & weekend classes for ages birth to 7! It’s more than just music— it’s development for the whole child, from physical to emotional to musical and more! Just $70/month for unlimited age-appropriate classes (some exceptions may apply).

Library Learning Times

Free drop-in storytimes with interactive play! Grouped by age from birth to preschool & almost every day! View the full schedule online. Family & teen events, too! Follow @Lincoln.Libraries on FB for events & info! NO GROUPS in August, December, or during inclement weather.

with Shawna Gordon

Lincoln City Libraries

LifeSTROKES My Gym Paint Yourself Silly Pioneers Park Nature Center Pop-In Storytime Morrill Hall

Super Sprouts

Lincoln Children’s Museum

YMCA of Lincoln

Infant & toddler swimming lessons! Grab a friend & jump in with your little one, 6–24 months, in a parent/tot class and be a part of the beginning of their swim journey. Independent classes start as early as age 2. Join anytime! 30-min classes held once weekly, Mon–Thu. Call, click, or stop by to register! Baby & toddler exercises, songs, dances, infant & child-safe rides, unique swings, and many other parent + me adventures in age-appropriate classes starting at 6 months. We also have independent classes for kids ages 3¼ through 10 years! Preschool Paint and Story Time! We’ll read a story and create an art project together! For 2 to 6 year olds at Paint Yourself Silly’s Pioneer Woods location. Every Thursday at 10:30am. Cost varies, under $15, no registration necessary—just come on by! Bring the family to explore the outdoors! Dig in the sandbox in the Natural Play Area, smell flowers in the Children’s Garden, and visit our live animal exhibits. The Nature Center is open Mon-Sat, 8:30am-5pm, and Sun noon-5pm. Admission is FREE! Pop-into the museum for storytime with Lincoln City Libraries on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4pm. Through stories, songs, and movement we’ll learn more about the natural world. Regular museum admission. Museum members attend for free.

CONTACT • LOCATION 3515 N. 25th St 402-404-5510 LincolnEdge.com Classes held in East Lincoln Christian Church (70th & Edenton Rd,) 402-770-1486 KindermusikOfLincoln.com

For schedule, visit: LincolnLibraries.org Kids & Teens > Kids > Storytimes 1601 Normandy Ct 402-421-SWIM (7946) www.Lifestrokes.com 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4 (near S 27th & Yankee Hill Road) 402-802-9982 MyGym.com/Lincoln 4101 Pioneer Woods Drive, Ste 106 (70th & Pioneers) 402-486-1010 PaintYourselfSilly.net

3201 S. Coddington (West end of Park) 402-441-7895 parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter Morrill Hall on the UNL Campus 402-472-2637 museum.unl.edu/storytime

Little Ones are invited to discover the power of play! Tuesdays at 10am. Super Sprouts features fun & educational activities designed for toddlers & preschoolers with their caring adult. This drop-in event is FREE with admission or membership.

1420 P Street 402-477-4000 LincolnChildrensMuseum.org

The YMCA offers parent-with-child water discovery classes, as well as swim lessons that are designed to teach children, ages one to three years old, potentially life-saving techniques to keep them safe in and around water.

Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, & Northeast YMCAs ymcalincoln.org/aquatics

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Children’s Lessons & Activities NAME

INSTRUCTION

Aimee’s Premier Dance

PROGRAM

CONTACT • LOCATION 6760 Woodland Blvd. (Hickman) 402-440-8770 www.apremierdance.com

Dance

Aimee’s Premier Dance in Hickman offers a variety of dance styles for ages 3+, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Boy’s Classes. All classes use age-appropriate music, choreography, and costuming.

Guitar, Strings, Voice & more!

Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano, Dobro, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Banjo, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Group Bands, & Voice instruction for all ages. Fun, positive learning environment. Reduced rate guitar & ukulele classes for kids ages 5-9.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics classes for boys & girls ages 2 through 16. We promote an “I can do” attitude, building not only overall physical skills, but also “life skills”.

Speech Therapy

Personalized, caring speech-language assessment & therapy. We treat autism, apraxia, speech errors, tongue thrust, language, reading/writing, stuttering, social communication, and more.

Competitive Edge Sports

Wrestling & Gymnastics

CES • Competitive Edge Sports Lincoln’s Premier Athletic Training Facility Group & individual wrestling classes for ages 3-18 • Gymnastics for ages 2-14.

Confucius Institute

Chinese Language

Learn how to listen, speak, and read Chinese! Engaging classes for ages 6 to adult held on UNL Campus. Evening & weekend options available. Register online!

W205 Nebraska Hall (UNL) 402-472-5370 ConfuciusInstitute.unl.edu

Voice & Piano Lessons

We offer private voice and piano lessons for a variety of ages. Contact us today to register for the summer semester!

815 O St, Ste 1A (402) 807-0250 info@fleurdelysstudios.com

Youth Programs, Swimming, Tennis

Genesis offers youth No School Day Camps and a monthly Gym & Swim Parent’s Night Out. Get the kids active with swimming or tennis lessons with our certified instructors.

Dance

June 17-July 25 (no class July 4): $55 w/ discounts for multiple classes, ages 3.5+. 5-Week Sessions: Pre-Ballet ~ Mini Jazz ~ Hip Hop ~ Ballet For continuing dancers: Ballet ~ Pre-Pointe ~ Contemporary ~ Leaps and Turns ~ Jazz / Hip-Hop ~ Pointe with Variations

4747 Pioneers Blvd. Ste. 200 402-488-9444 hartdance.com

Larson Lifestyle Center

Swimming Lessons

A fun, healthy way to meet new friends, learn water safety, and gain confidence in water—and in life! We offer year-round lessons for youth & adults ages 3+. All levels are welcome to enjoy our warm-water pool!

52nd & Stockwell 402-486-2525 Ucollege.edu/larson-lifestyle-center

LifeSTROKES

Swimming Lessons

Equipping all generations with lifesaving skills. Enroll anytime! Professional instruction & fun for ages 6 months to adult. 30-minute morning & evening classes once weekly, Mon through Thu. Register online, call, or stop by!

1601 Normandy Ct 402-421-SWIM (7946) www.Lifestrokes.com

Lincoln Boys Choir

Voice Ensemble

Lincoln Boys Choir provides vocal education, fellowship & life skills for boys ages 8-18 years. Schedule a time to audition for Cantare, Chorale, or Concert Choir. Rehearsal, performance, & travel included. Membership requires tuition & uniform.

402-499-4446 LincolnBoysChoir.org

Lincoln Children’s Museum

Fun Learning Activities

Lincoln Music Teachers Association

The following all-ages activities are FREE with admission or membership! 10:30am Wednesdays: Oh Snap! Science. Short 10-20 minute demonstrations to amaze & engage kids with science and encourage kids to ask “Why?”. Now open late ’til 8 on Thursdays with fun, rotating activities scheduled at 6pm!

Music Lessons

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

LUX Center for the Arts

Art Classes

Weekly art classes, one-time family workshops, spring/summer camps, and private lessons for all ages. All classes are taught by professional artists. Popular topics include clay, pottery wheel, painting, drawing, metals, glass, and more! Small class sizes for personalized learning.

Dance

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

8200 Cody Dr., Suite L (1 block N of 14th & Yankee Hill) 402-420-0579 www.motionsdance.net

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

2755 Jamie Ln, Ste 4 (near 27th & Yankee Hill) 402-802-9982 MyGym.com/Lincoln

Blue Raven Music Studios Capital City Gymnastics Communication Works

Fleur de Lys Studios Genesis Racquet Club Hart Dance Academy

Motions Dance Academy My Gym Nissa’s String Studio Paint Yourself Silly

After School Art Club

Sharks & Minnows Swim Academy Solid Rock Gymnastics Swimtastic Swim School YMCA of Lincoln

Gymnastics & Sports Skills Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Cello, & more!

Bring your kids to a place where music is learned, not taught. All-inclusive membership, no contracts or surprise fees. Three yearly recitals. Relax in our modern waiting area during your kid’s lesson!

Fired Arts

Kids in grades 1-8 are welcome to get silly with us every Thursday after school from 4-5:30pm. We explore different techniques & mediums, making memorable masterpieces! Classes cost $20-35, please register 24 hrs in advance.

Swimming Lessons

Join us for private to semi-private swim lessons for kids ages 3 to 12! Just $80 for 10 classes. Next session begins May 27th. Held at a private residential location in a heated pool. Instructors are certified lifeguards.

Gymnastics Swimming Lessons

Swim, Dance, Gymnastics, Youth Gym & More!

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3835 S. 48th St. (by Union College) 402-486-0599 BlueRavenMusic.com 5030 N. 57th 402-464-9692 CapitalCityGymnastics.net 1540 S. 70th St 402-480-3152 speechtherapylincolnne.com 3515 N. 25th St 402-404-5510 LincolnEdge.com

5300 Old Cheney Rd. 402-423-2511 genesishealthclubs.com

1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE 402-477-4000 LincolnChildrensMuseum.org www.LMTA.info 2601 N. 48th St. 402-466-8692 www.LUXcenter.org

8535 Executive Woods Dr, Ste 100 (near S.14th & Yankee Hill Rd) 402-440-1473 StringStudio.com South Location: 1501 Pine Lake Rd. #24 402-423-1030 PaintYourselfSilly.net 402-327-8195 snmswimacademy@gmail.com

Summer classes for girls ages 2-18 & boys ages 2-10. We offer quality gymnastics instruction in a positive environment. Beginner to advanced levels. Low tuition rates, longer class times, and low student/teacher ratio to promote skill attainment. SRG is Nebraska’s Only US National Team Training Center. Come learn from the best. Experience the Swimtastic Difference! Swimtastic Swim School offers small class sizes with individualized attention, warm 90° water, professional and passionate instructors, family first convenience, exceptional curriculum, and unparalleled customer service! Call or check out our website to register.

610 Hill Street 402-476-4774 solidrockgymnastics.com

With a focus on developing the potential of kids, the YMCA offers youth programs in a small group setting. Instructors work side-by-side with each child to teach safety and to develop their skills while keeping them moving, healthy, and active.

Cooper, Copple Family, Fallbrook, & Northeast YMCAs ymcalincoln.org/youthprograms

7911 Pioneers Blvd 402-489-7946 Swimtastic.com

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Birthday Fun & Party Places Prices & Specials subject to change without notice.

FUN FEATURES!

NAME Butterfly Kisses Face Painting Cheer Xpress

CONTACT • LOCATION

Add fun sparkles & color to your party with professional face painting & glitter tattoos! Unicorn, dinosaur, fairy princess, tiger & more! So many options & so much fun!

402-730-7197 info@butterflykissesfacepainting.com www.ButterflyKissesFacePainting.com

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, setup, and cleanup, so you can enjoy the party!

1130 Aries Drive (SW side of 14th & Pine Lake) 402-489-5111 CheerXpress.com

Genesis Racquet Club

Genesis hosts two different types of parties: a splashing fun pool party, or a high energy, play-based inflatables party! Parties include 1 hour of activity and 30 minutes for cake and presents.

Handersen Publishing

Looking for a unique entertainment option for your next party? Consider an author event! Programming is customized to fit your needs and may include books, music, crafts & games. Party favor options also available!

5300 Old Cheney Rd. 402-423-2511 genesisparties.simplybook.me editors@handersenpublishing.com 402-904-9618 www.handersenpublishing.com

Private birthday parties available! Invitations, balloon favors, a gift for the birthday child, face painting, art, and games are all included. We do the cleanup when the party is over! Sundays 10:30am-12:30pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm. Book your date online at kidspark.com/lincoln today!

KidsPark Larson Lifestyle Center

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.

5633 S. 16th St. 402-413-8849 KidsPark.com/lincoln 52nd & Stockwell 402-486-2525 Ucollege.edu/larson-lifestyle-center

Party at the Pool! Host your child’s birthday party at LifeSTROKES for splashing good time! $250 includes 2 hours of private facility use for up to 25 children & their chaperones—pool toys, food & refreshments, decorations, and safety vests welcome! Offered Friday evenings & Saturday afternoons.

LifeSTROKES

1601 Normandy Ct 402-421-SWIM (7946) www.Lifestrokes.com

Lincoln Children’s Museum

Lincoln Children’s Museum sets the perfect stage for a fun and memorable birthday party for your child. The Museum offers a party room for birthday festivities, hours of play in its interactive exhibits & your choice of eight fun themes. Parties start at $40. Visit LincolnChildrensMuseum.org to pick the perfect party for you.

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

Lost In Fun!

Your outdoor playland...indoors! Fun for all ages! Private party rooms, playsets, foam pit, inflatable jumpers, fun maze, laser maze, video games, jumping pillow, Ballocity, and snack area with yummy food & drinks! We do company parties, too! Book your next Fun-tastic party online at lostinfun.com!

8431 Cody Dr. (15th & Yankee Hill) 402-261-0440 LostInFun.com

LUX Center for the Arts

Real art taught by real artists! Guests can each build and paint their own clay mugs, bowls, or plates. Other popular projects include canvas painting, fused glass sun catchers, and custom projects. Parties for 8 participants start at just $150! Pottery wheel parties are available for kids ages 10+.

Madsen’s Bowling

Host 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! SPLATTER! SLIME! PAINT! We specialize in custom craft parties for school-age kids and adults. Our space can accommodate groups from 1-25. You bring the guests & treats, we’ll handle the rest! Parties start at $175. Book online today or stop in and check out the studio!

Makit Takit

Lincoln’s Craft Studio

Be a paleontologist, discover some of the most bizarre creatures to inhabit Earth, or go on a treasure hunt exploring the museum’s rocks & minerals! Guided museum activities including a hands-on fossil dig in the Marx Discovery Center & gifts for every child! Six party themes to choose from. Private party room!

Morrill Hall My Gym Paint Yourself Silly! Pioneers Park Nature Center

2601 N. 48th St. 402-466-8692 www.LUXcenter.org/PARTY 47th & Dudley 402-467-3249 2 blks south of 48th & Holdrege 4720 Prescott Avenue 402-483-4232 MakitTakit.com • Christy@MakitTakit.com Morrill Hall on the UNL Campus 402-472-2637 museum.unl.edu/birthdays

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! MyGym.com/Lincoln

2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 4 (near 27th & Yankee Hill) 402-802-9982 www.MyGym.com/Lincoln

Unleash your inner artist and party arty at Paint Yourself Silly! We offer several pottery painting party packages in a fun, creative environment, perfect for celebrating your child’s special day! 3 delightful locations!

701 P St. • 402-474-1010 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. • 402-486-1010 1501 Pine Lake Rd. • 402-423-1030

Owls, snakes, bugs, and the great outdoors are eager to make your child’s birthday a special one! Starting at $125, parties include a guided hike or activity, party favors, & special gift for the birthday child.

West end of Pioneers Park 402-441-7895 parks.lincoln.ne.gov/naturecenter

Solid Rock Gymnastics

We offer exclusive use of our facility for your child and their friends for 1 hour and 45 minutes. We do the set up and clean up so all you need to bring is your decorations, paper goods, and refreshments. Great prices for large parties. Offered Saturday and Sunday.

610 Hill Street 402-476-4774 solidrockgymnastics.com

Spring Creek Prairie

Happy BIRDday on the Prairie Parties! Looking for a family-fun nature way to celebrate a your youngster’s birthday? Look no further than a BIRDday Party on the Prairie with Audubon. Programs can be held for 8-20 and include a space rental fee and outdoor nature activities.

11700 SW 100th St. (Denton) 402-797-2301 • scp@audubon.org springcreeprairie.audubon.org

Swimtastic Swim School takes the stress out of party planning & replaces it with 2 hours of fun for the whole family! Become a mermaid or a pirate for a day with our themed parties or enjoy a get-together in the warm water pool! Parties include private use of the indoor pool, tie-dye t-shirt for the birthday child, invitations, paper products, balloons, family swim passes for each attendee, setup and tear down! Call or click to register!

Swimtastic Swim School YMCA: Cooper, Fallbrook,

Northeast, & Copple Family

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 YMCALincoln.org

7911 Pioneers Blvd 402-489-7946 Swimtastic.com Cooper - 6767 S. 14th St. 402-323-6400 Fallbrook - 700 Penrose Dr. 402-323-6444 Northeast - 2601 N. 70th 402-434-9262 Copple Family - 8700 Yankee Woods Dr 402-327-0037

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Adaptive Recreation Programs Parks & Recreation

Special Needs

Various programs & special events for children and adults with special needs. Ability-appropriate play groups, social clubs, sports, arts, & more for ages 6mo to adult. Add’l info, costs, topics, & contact/registration info can be found online.

Answers4Families

Special Needs

When there is someone in your family with special needs, you may find yourself looking for answers. Answers4Families offers State & National resources, email dialogue groups, support organizations, service providers, and helpful information.

Autism Family Network

Autism

A volunteer support organization which provides a safe place for families who have children with autism to share their smiles, stories & tears. Find help amidst frustration and connect among others sharing similar life challenges and joys.

American Cancer Society Nebraska

Cancer

A resource site for local programs, services, and community events to support cancer patients, survivors, family, & friends, as well as research.

CapitalMOM by Bryan Health

Online Parent Community

Parenting is life-changing, rewarding & filled with excitement. Join our online community for Nebraska parents and grandparents to connect, learn & grow with one another through all stages of life.

Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Nebraska

Down Syndrome

DSAA NE promotes inclusion & acceptance of those with Down Syndrome. We provide IEP Support, mentoring, & events to help families socialize & learn from each other.

Food Pantry & Donations

100% volunteer-run program to feed the hungry & reduce food waste. No proof of income required. Mostly perishable foods, some non-perishables. Two or more distribution sites, 7-days/week. See schedule online. Please consider donating & volunteering!

FoodNetLincoln.org

Basic & Emergent Services

Assistance for low-income, non-duplicated individuals after initial interview: Food distribution • Housewares & clothing • Grandparents’ Holiday Shop • MENA Hope Project • English, Computer, GED, & Women’s Classes • Taxes • Bus Passes • SNAP outreach

402-477-4173 GNCCLincoln.org info@gncclincoln.org

Heartland Home Schoolers

Home School Resources

Providing encouragement & support for home school parents. Offering activities for home schooled students, including skating parties, spelling bee, science fair and more.

La Leche League of Lincoln

Breastfeeding

Mother-to-Mother support & education. Being around other breastfeeding mothers offers insight & answers. Connecting with other mothers gives you confidence in your mothering journey while discussing breastfeeding, motherhood, nutrition, & weening.

Various local leaders contact & meeting info available online: www.LLLofne.org

Families of Multiples

For families welcoming multiples into their lives, and the joys and challenges that come with them. Monthly newsletter, new parent meal train, and social opportunities.

LincolnMultiples.org lafmgroup@googlegroups.com

Makit Takit

Craft + Social

FREE weekly crafting & social hour, everyone is welcome! BYO arts & crafts project, meet some new friends, have fun & get crafty! Mondays 11am-1pm • Thursdays 6-9pm • Food & drinks welcome. FREE!

4720 Prescott Avenue MakitTakit.com • 402-483-4232 Christy@MakitTakit.com

MilkWorks

Breastfeeding

Lactation consultations, nursing & pumping supplies, newborn gifts, education, support, & more! Support groups help mothers adjust to motherhood. MilkWorks offers support groups for mothers of infants & toddlers. Please visit our website or stop by for more info!

Lincoln MOMs (Mothers on a Mission)

Catholic Social Group

Fellowship, hope, & joy for Catholic moms. 1st Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am, Gianna’s Java & Gelato. Hear inspiring speakers, socialize, & enjoy coffee/snacks. Free will donations help pay for snacks & child watch. Learn more & pre-register for free babysitting at Facebook.com/groups/LincolnMOMs.

SAHM Support

Several events each month for our members: breakfasts, book clubs, play groups, mom’s night out, etc! We support each other through friendship, activities, & projects in the Lincoln area. Activities are often free or low-cost. Annual dues are just $25. Chapter of the international MOMS Club®.

MomsClubLincoln.weebly.com

Preschool Parenting

For mothers of children ages birth to kindergarten. MOPS provides a welcome break for moms to make new friends & share in the struggles & joys of raising young children. Several local groups meet on various weekday mornings and evenings. Child care provided in a nurturing environment.

www.MOPS.org (Zip search) NebraskaMOPS@gmail.com.

Grief Support Group

FREE 10-week family support group Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Email kholman@mourninghope.org. Mourning Hope offers youth, teen, and family grief support groups, events, education, and resources for those who are living with grief.

Fostering & Adoption

Our mission is to empower, support, and advocate for Nebraska families by promoting safety, permanency, and well-being of our children. We offer information, resources and support available to Nebraska’s resource families (foster & adoptive families or caregivers & relatives).

(402) 476-2273 www.NFAPA.org

Racial Identity

Monthly support group for parenting transracially, interracial relationships with bi-racial children, or adults who grew up transracially. Learn how to help children develop healthy racial identities. 4th Mondays, 6:15pm at Newman Methodist. Light meal. No fees. Please register by 3rd Friday.

402-476-2273 laurie@nfapa.org

Addiction

PAL provides hope and support through addiction education for parents dealing with an addicted loved one. Join us every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm, Lincoln City Church (5001 S. 1st St).

Youth Gender Identity

Monthly coffee & conversation group for parents and primary caregivers of gender fluid, gender creative, or transgender children, youth, & young adults. Second Saturdays monthly. Please email for more info.

Pathways Connect Mom’s Group

Natural Wellness Social & Support

Establishing the wellness community. Empowering parents to make conscious choices. Join us at Thrive Family Chiropractic every 2nd Tuesday of the month. No cost. Children welcome. Coffee & water provided. Guests receive a complimentary copy of Pathways Magazine.

Safe Talk Support Group

Communication Challenges

For parents, caregivers, & professionals associated with children who have communication challenges. Provides a venue to share frustrations, resources, friendship, and mutual encouragement. Join our Facebook group to get information on meetings.

facebook.com/groups/safetalk Sponsored by Communication Works toni@comworkslincoln.com

Star City Stroller Moms

Mom Fitness & Social Group

FREE weekly fitness classes curated for moms of all fitness levels = an active social hour for you & kids! You will quickly meet new friends and gain confidence with this fun group of gals. We also plan play dates, crafting, mom’s night out events and more! We meet weekly—message us for info!

facebook.com/starcitystrollermoms starcitystrollermoms@gmail.com

FoodNet Good Neighbor Community Center

Lincoln Area Families with Multiples

MOMS Club of Lincoln

(Mothers Offering Moms Support)

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Mourning Hope Grief Support Nebraska Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (NFAPA) Parenting Across Color Lines (PACL) Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Parents of Gender Fluid Kids

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Easterday Adaptive Programs parks.lincoln.ne.gov Helpline: 800-746-8420 Answers4Families.org 402-421-0874 AutismFamilyNetwork.org autismfamilynetworklincoln@gmail.com Helpline: 800-227-2345 Local: 402-423-4888 Cancer.org (Nebraska) CapitalMomNebraska.com 402-413-0199 www.dsaane.org info@dsaane.org

Homeschool-life.com/ne/heartland lincolnhsr@gmail.com

5930 S. 58th St (402) 423-6402 Milkworks.org A non-profit organization Facebook.com/groups/LincolnMOMs lincolnmoms@outlook.com

402-488-8989 mourninghope.org hope@mourninghope.org

402-560-3486 palgroup.org (find a meeting) brenda.moes@doane.edu parentsofgfkids@gmail.com. Thrive Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture 2917 Pine Lake Rd • 402-615-6022 www.ThriveLincoln.com

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 IMPORTANT: EVENTS MAY CHANGE, INCLUDING • Oh Snap! Science at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 10:30am. Kids engage w/ a short science demo at Tinker Theatre. Incl. w/ adDETAILS, COST, DATE, & CANCELLATION. WE mission or membership. Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. RECOMMEND CALLING AHEAD OR CHECKING THE HOST’S WEBSITE/FB PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, ESP. • FREE Garden Performance Series at 14th & N, Lincoln Community Foundation, Wednesdays 12-1pm, May thru Sep. Bring AROUND MAJOR HOLIDAYS & WITH INCLEMENT a blanket or chair for a lovely 1-hour of live music and garden WEATHER. CALENDAR ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED frolicking for all ages! LCF.org/gardenseries. BY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY THURSDAYS MEMBERS. LINCOLN KIDS! NEWSPAPER IS NOT • Preschool Paint & Storytime at Paint Yourself Silly, 70th & PioRESPONSIBLE FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION. neers location only, 10:30am. 2.5-6yrs + chaperone. Just drop by! DAILY Always under $15. Paintyourselfsilly.net. • FREE Crunch & Lunch at Peter Pan Park, 33rd & Y, 9am- • FREE America’s Great Stories for grades K-5, Thurs May 30June 20, 1:15-2pm, Randolph Elem. Story series w/ rotating cos12:30pm every weekday (M-F) May 29-Aug 10. Free breakfast tumed storytellers of famous Americans: Booker T. Washington, & lunch for kids ages 2-18. Free activities for kids K-5. 402-441Dr. James Naismith, Katharine Lee Bates, & George Washington. 4900. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. Series also avail. twice on Fridays. AmericasGreatStories.org. • FREE Library Learning Times & Events for all ages. Over 30 held each week: storytimes, game days, social clubs, art clubs, & • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Thu 3:154:15pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12. Climb, more! Kids can sign up for the FREE Summer Reading Challenge jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, & win fun prizes! LincolnLibraries.org (kids/events). agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% • FREE Sprayground at Trago Park, 22nd & U. Open Memorial on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. Day to Labor Day, 11am-7pm. Water splash pad, playground, & • Pop-In Storytime at Morrill Hall with Lincoln City Libraries, 1st Thu walking paths! parks.lincoln.ne.gov. monthly, 4pm, reg. museum admission. May 2: Birds. For ages 3-5, • FREE Admission to Pioneers Park Nature Center, 8:30am-5pm but all ages welcome. Museum.unl.edu. Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Tues open till 8 May 28-Aug 27 (trails till 8, Ager bldg closes at 7:30). Enjoy trails, exhibits, animals, & in- • After School Art Club at Pine Lake Paint Yourself Silly, 4-5:30pm, grades 1-8, school days. $20-35. Paintyourselfsilly.net. teractive displays. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7895. • FREE Admission to the Nebraska History Museum. Fami- • FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & ly-friendly activities & exhibits. M-F 10-5:30, Sat: 1-5:30, Closed Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! Sun. Centennial Mall & P st. • Late Nights at Lincoln Children’s Museum, now open late till 8pm • FREE Admission to Sheldon Museum of Art, UNL City Campus. every Thursday with fun, rotating activities beginning at 6pm. M-W 10a-5p, Th/F 10a-7p, Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12-5p. Closed on • FREE Craft Social Thursdays at Makit Takit, 6pm. BYO project & major holidays & home football games. Sheldonartmuseum.org. socialize! Food/drink welcome. Just stop by! Makittakit.com. • FREE Daily Admission & Tours of the Nebraska State Capitol Building. View the art & architecture & learn its history! Tours begin • FREE Stransky Summer Concert Series at Stransky Park, 17th & Harrison, Thurs at 7pm, May 23-Aug 1 (not July 4). Free & famiat 9, 10, & 11am, 1, 2, 3, & 4pm. Please schedule large groups ly-friendly w/ live music, art, & food trucks! Stransky park is a sweet in adv. Open M-F 8-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Capitol.nebraska.gov. little fenced-in park w/ waterfall feature & playground. Bring a blanket • Drop & Go Child Care & Summer Camps at KidsPark, 14th & or chairs! See the lineup at KZUM.org and follow on Facebook! Old Cheney. No reservations. Flexible preschool. Pay only when the kids are here! Ages 1.5-12. Hourly rates. Open till midnight FRIDAYS • FREE America’s Great Stories for grades K-5, every Fri May 31Fri/Sat! KidsPark.com/lincoln. June 21, 10:15am at Scott Middle or 2pm at Morley Elem. Story • Lincoln Children’s Museum. Dozens of fun stations, exhibits, series w/rotating costumed storytellers of famous Americans: & exploration! Closed Mon during school year. Open ‘til 8pm on Booker T. Washington, Dr. James Naismith, Katharine Lee Bates, Thursdays! Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. & George Washington. AmericasGreatStories.org. • Lincoln Children’s Zoo, now open year-round! Expansion grand opening scheduled for May 10. Open 10-5 daily. Lincolnzoo.org. • FREE Family Storytime at Circle Me, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30am. Hot & iced coffee for parents, and a story, snack, & craft for kiddos! • Lost in Fun! Open M-Th 10-9, F/S 10-9:30, Sun 11-8. Dozens of Follow us on FB for more events updates! Shopcircleme.com. features, games, and food options! Grab the coupons on page 4! • Morrill Hall. Explore & engage with natural history. Several ex- • FREE Feeling Fit Fridays at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 12-12:45pm, Fridays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Parks & Rec and hibits & features, plus a kid’s Discovery Center! Mon-Sat 9:30Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! 4:30, open late Thu till 8pm, Sun 12:30-4:30. $6 adults, 5-18y $3, free 0-4y; Family Pass $13; Memberships available. Planetarium • FREE 1st Fridays at the Int’l Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd. Free admission first Fridays from 4-7pm. View the exhibits, activities & tickets cost extra. Learn more on pages 12-13. Museum.unl.edu. music are often offered as well. Quiltstudy.org. • Spring Creek Prairie in Denton. Trails open sunrise to sunset, interactive visitor center M-F 9-5, S/S 1-5. Admission $4/adults, • Parent’s Night Out at Genesis Racquet Club, 4th Friday of every month, 5:30-8:30pm. Members: $20 (sibling $15), Non: $25 ($20 $3 seniors & kids 3-17y, 5 & under free. Tuesdays are free! sibling). GenesisHealthClubs.com. ONGOING WEEKLY • MONTHLY • Parent’s Night Out at My Gym, 1st/3rd/5th Fridays, 5:30-9pm. $30 members, $35 non, $10 sibling, ages 1+ (diapers are ok!). MONDAYS MyGym.com/Lincoln, 402-802-9982. • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Monday from 6-7pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled children ages 1.5-12! Climb, • FREE Friday Nights Live outdoor concert at SouthePointe Mall, 6:30-8:30pm, Fridays May 31-Jun 28. All donations will benefit jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, the Child Advocacy Center. Food available! agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% • Friendy Fridays 6-9pm at all 3 Paint Yourself Silly locations. 2 on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. paint for the price of 1! Paintyourselfsilly.net. • FREE Los Cuentos! Bilingual preschool storytime at Gere LiSATURDAYS brary, 6:30pm. All are welcome! • NEW! Drop-in Saturday Child Care at Words of Wisdom CDC, TUESDAYS 6520 Holdrege, 5:30am-7:30pm. Ages 6w-13y, $12/hr/child. Mention • FREE Admission at Spring Creek Prairie, Denton. Center open “Lincoln Kids” for 25% off registration! 402-309-6762. 9-5, trails open sunrise-sunset. Springcreekprairie.audubon.org • Super Sprouts at Lincoln Children’s Museum Tinker Theatre, • Skate School at the Bay, 2005 Y St, 9:30-11:30am. All ages & skill levels, $15 includes board & helmet. TheBay.org. 10am, for toddlers/preschoolers, & their adult(s), incl. w/reg. ad• Investigate: 2nd Saturday Science Lab at Morrill Hall, 10ammission or membership. 12pm, museum admission. May 11: “Birds.” Museum.unl.edu. • FREE Pathways to Connect parenting social group at Thrive Chiropractic, 2917 Pine Lake, 2nd Tues monthly 11am-12pm. • FREE Yoga at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 10-11am, Saturdays May 28-Sep 28. Bring a mat/towel. Move More Lincoln by Parks & Rec Kids welcome! Snack/coffee provided. Thrivelincoln.com. & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Tues 11:30am12:30pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12! Climb, • Kids Club at Michael’s, most Saturdays 10am-12pm. Themed crafts for ages 3+! $2-5. Michaels.com. jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% • FREE Children’s Storytime + Activities at SouthPointe Barnes on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. & Noble, 11am, with hands-on fun & learning! • FREE Pioneers Park Nature Center open late till 8pm Tuesdays • FREE MAKEbreak at Michaels, most Saturdays 1-3pm. Arts & May 28-Aug 27. Chet Ager bldg closes at 7:30, Prairie Bldg at crafts for kids & families! Some events are free, some require sup5pm. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7895. ply purchase. Michaels.com. • Kids Night at Screamers Cabaret, every Tues 5-9pm. Kids eat • Girls Night at the Bay, 2005 Y St, last Saturday of each month, $10, free (0-10y). Call 531-500-2550 for reservations. equip. rentals avail. 5-7pm girls 12 & under, 7-10pm all ages. Fe• FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays male, femme, non- binary welcome! TheBay.org. May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & • FREE Teen Night at Downtown Y, every last Saturday, 6:30-10pm. Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! Open to all youth grades 5-9. Nonmembers welcome to join the fun • FREE Preschool Play Club at Calvert Rec Center, 6-7pm. at NO COST! ymcalincoln.org. Structured activities for ages 2-7 with special needs. Snack pro- • FREE Hyde Memorial Observatory Holmes Lake, open sunvided. Kids of all abilities are invited & encouraged to join the fun! down to 11pm thru Aug. Free telescope use & enjoy programs Please pre-register: 402-441-7948, sconnett@lincoln.ne.gov. about the moon, sun, & stars! HydeObservatory.info. • FREE Youth Water Fitness w/ Lincoln Parks & Rec, 6:15- SUNDAYS 7:15pm, Tues May 28-Aug 6 for grades 5-12 (completed). Parent • Sunday Funday at Jolly Beans Magic Castle, 2332 Cotner, 12waiver req. Visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov for info & forms. See p 23. 5pm, $1 wristband = games, snacks, bounce house (weather perWEDNESDAYS mitting) & magic shows! Bingo extra. Jollybeanmagic.com. • Warm Water Yoga at LifeSTROKES, 1601 Normandy Ct., • Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall, typically held on 3rd Sunday 9-10am. $12/class drop-in rate, or $10/class w/ session sign up. monthly, 12:30-4:30pm. May date is May 5: “Sunday with LPS Junior www.lifestrokes.com. See page 3! Scientists” special edition. Museum.unl.edu.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 • May Day • FREE Tickets now available for the Jun 21 Bryan Health Kids’ Club Home Run for Health. See pg 20. Saltdogs.com/bryanhomerun. FRIDAY, MAY 3 • FREE Block Party at the Int’l Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd, 4-8pm. Free for all ages! Arts & crafts, face paint, balloons, games, refreshments, & more! Quiltstudy.org. • PNO at the Children’s Museum, 5-9pm. Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out! Ages 18m-10y. $15 member or $20 non. Reserve online at lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. SATURDAY, MAY 4 • Kentucky Derby; Star Wars Day • Garden Market with Friends at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm, Avoca, 10a-4p Sat & Sun. Shop the vintage market and enjoy food, drinks, & make-&-take fairy gardens. Free admission. Bloompumpkinpatch@hotmail.com, RuralRouteRust.com. • Mother’s Day Event for mothers impacted by pregnancy & infant loss, 3-6pm, Makit Takit, $5. Hosted by No Footprint too Small Birth & Bereavement. Info@nofootprintoosmall.com. SUNDAY, MAY 5 • Cinco de Mayo • Garden Market with Friends at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm, Avoca, 10a-4p Sat & Sun. See 5/4 listing above for details. TUESDAY, MAY 7 • National Teacher Appreciation Day • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “Mother’s Day Breakfast” at 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee, 4:30-5:30pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 • School Nurse Appreciation Day • Hart Dance Concert at East High, 5:30 & 7:30pm. $10 at hartdance.com or $12 adt the door. All ages welcome! THURSDAY, MAY 9 • ZOO IS CLOSED to prepare for expansion opening May 10 FRIDAY, MAY 10 • Child Care Provider Appreciation Day • Expansion Grand Opening at Lincoln Children’s Zoo—come say hi to the new giraffes, tigers, & spider monkeys! LincolnZoo.org. • Hop, SCIP, Jump, & Run! 5:30-7:30pm Kids & adults can register for the 1-mile fun run to support SCIP ($15/person). Booth-only visitors admitted FREE. Read about it on page 9! Scipnebraska.com. • Drive-In Movie Night at Adventure Golf, 10pm. This event may become a regular deal—follow us online for updates! SATURDAY, MAY 11 • World Migratory Bird Day • FREE Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day with LCM at Innovation Campus, 8:30am-12pm, Tickets are free w/a $3 processing fee. Geared towards girls in grades 3-12 w/ an adult. Hands-on engineering, maker space, STEM playground, giveaways & more! • FREE Super Bird Saturday at Spring Creek Prairie, Denton, 9am2pm. Guided bird walk at 9am w/ donuts after. Bird festival & activities at 11. See page 14! Springcreek.audubon.org. • Words & Wheels Summer Series at Museum of American Speed with Handersen Publishing, 10-11am, $5pp, 5 & under and active military FREE. Tevin Hansen, local author of Junkyard Adventures, will entertain with songs, crafts, games & an author reading for kids of all ages! Follow event on FB! Handersenpublishing.com. • FREE Safe Kids Blast & Salvation Army’s Picnic in the Park, Pentzer Park, 27th & Potter, 11am-1pm. Fun activities & safety displays for all ages. Fire engine, simulated crash, demos, music, food, & drinks. 402-441-8071. See page 30. • FREE Family Field Day by Foundations Progressive Learning Center, 3100 14th St, 11am-9pm. An all-out festival with vendors, bounce houses, food trucks, attractions, & outdoor movie. • FREE Open House at Camp Sonshine, Roca, 2-6pm. Meet the staff, tour the grounds, & try some activities to see what Camp Sonshine is all about! Campsonshinememories.org. SUNDAY, MAY 12 • Mother’s Day • Mother’s Day Bird Walk & Brunch at Pioneers Park Chet Ager Bldg, 8-10:30am, $17pp. Guided bird walk and continental breakfast. Please register by May 9. (402) 441-7895. • Drop-in Child Care for Mother’s Day at Words of Wisdom CDC, 6520 Holdrege St, 9a-3p, $15/hr/child ages 6w-13y. Lunch, crafts & games! WordsofWisdomCDC@gmail.com. • Spring Family Day at Camp Kitaki, 1-5pm, $5pp, 3y & under free. Enjoy archery, lake activities, hiking, crafts, tours & more! Horse rides cost $5. Register at ymcacampkitaki.org. MONDAY, MAY 13 • FREE Downtown Y Open House 7am-9pm, May 13-17. Visitors who tour the facility receive free 1-week pass. See the improvements, enjoy special events, & prizes! New members can also join without initiation fee. www.ymca.org. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 • FREE Downtown Y Open House see listing 5/13 for info. • FREE Bike Helmet Fitting Clinic, AAA Lincoln, 2900 O St., May 15-17, 9a-5p. Kids ages 5-12 receive a FREE bike helmet while supplies last or be properly fitted w/ their existing helmet. Parent/ guardian must attend w/child. 402-441-4500. See page 30! THURSDAY, MAY 16 • Wear Purple for Peace Day • FREE Downtown Y Open House see listing 5/13 for info. • FREE Bike Helmet Fitting Clinic, AAA Lincoln, 2900 O St., May 15-17, 9am-5pm. See 5/15 event above for details. • FREE Maxwell Arboretum Tree-mendous Celebration! 38th & Holdrege, 4:30-6pm. Fun, free, & educational for kids & adults! Snacks, activities, art, presentations & more! Follow the event on FB! Learn more: UNLgardens.unl.edu. FRIDAY, MAY 17 • FREE Downtown Y Open House see listing 5/13 for info. • FREE Bike Helmet Fitting Clinic, AAA Lincoln, 2900 O St., May 15-17, 9am-5pm. See 5/15 event above for details. • FREE Sensory-Friendly Night at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 5:30-8pm, free for attendees with special needs & their families.

Closed to the public. Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. SATURDAY, MAY 18 • International Museum Day • FREE Zoo Fun Run at the Children’s Zoo, 10am. Free for all ages to participate! Tshirts are $10. Day-of registration accepted. Emergency vehicles & fire safety house on site for touring. Zoo admission after is regular cost. Lincolnzoo.org. • Helicopter Day at SAC Museum, Ashland, 10a-2p, general admission. See helicopters take off & land! Activities, balloons, drone workshop, projects, & more. Rides avail. $60pp. Sacmuseum.org. • FREE Composting Workshop at Pioneers Park Nature Center composting area, 10-11am. Education & demonstration about successful composting! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • Planned Grand Opening of new Runza Exhibit at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 10am-12pm. Please check online for updates! Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. See page 16! • Tails N Trails Pet Walk & Fundraiser for Capital Humane Society, 11am, Fallbrook Town Center. Half & full mile walks, live music, food trucks, “Flea-less” market, raffles, demos, contests, adoption pets, prizes, and more! Help us reach our goal of $50,000—register now & start fundraising individually or as a team, $25pp, $35 families & couples. Everyone is welcome, with or without a pet! Capitalhumanesociety.org. • FREE Open House Aventuras Spanish Immersion Program for kids 3-5y, 6601 S. 70th, 2pm. Meet the teachers, learn about the program, & enjoy treats! info@aventuras.com. • Saturday with our Naturalist at Pioneers Park Prairie Bldg, 2-3pm, $5pp. Guided hike for all ages. Children must have adult present. Please register by May 15. (402) 441-7895. • FREE Party on the Plaza! with Lincoln Parks & Rec, Union Plaza & Jane Snyder Trail Center, 21st & P, 4-7pm. Bring the family for creative art experiences, stories, & tons of fun! Parks.lincoln. ne.gov. See page 23! SUNDAY, MAY 19 • FREE Sensory Sunday at Morrill Hall, 10:30a-12:30p. An inclusive family day for children & adults with special needs. Free for attendees, reg. admis. after 12:30. Museum.unl.edu. • Spring Family Day at Camp Kitaki, 1-5pm, $5pp, 3y & under free. Enjoy archery, lake activities, hiking, crafts, tours & more! Horse rides cost $5. Register at ymcacampkitaki.org. • Fundraiser for LMTA-MOP, Engel Hall, Union College, 4pm. Piano recital by Kason Fiedler to benefit Lincoln Music Teachers Association (LMTA) Music Outreach Program (MOP). Free will offerings at the door. LMTA.info. See p.15. • Chase Troupe Benefit for Flood Victims at Rococo, 6pm, $10/ donation of choice. Just Dancers, BOYS, & South Side Cogging Troupes. ChasetheSpirit.dance. MONDAY, MAY 20 • 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee LSW’s Faculty Musical Production, 7pm. Humorous performance with some mature content. $15 adults, $10 students. 402-436-1335. TUESDAY, MAY 21 • FREE Golf Fun Day at Ager Golf Course, 3761 Normal, 5:30-7pm. Free games & prizes for kids! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee LSW’s Faculty Musical Production, 7pm. Humorous performance with some mature content. $15 adults, $10 students. 402-436-1335. THURSDAY, MAY 23 • Summer Palooza at Horizons Church, 6:30-8:30pm. Celebrate the last day of school with 20+ carnival games, emergency vehicles, inflatables, food, & more! Many free games, some are 25¢, food for purchase. Horizonschurch.org. FRIDAY, MAY 24 • FREE Summer Reading Challenge by Lincoln City Libraries. Registration starts today! Children keep track of reading, reading activities, and library time to win awesome prizes sponsored by over 20 local businesses! See more on pg 17! Lincolnlibraries.org. SATURDAY, MAY 25 • National Missing Children’s Day • Season Open! Public Pools. Visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov for hours & admission. See page 23 for free Parks programs! • Scavenger Hunt at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, Neb. City, all day May 25-27, incl. with admission. Patriotic scavenger hunt for all ages! 402-873-8717, Arbordayfarm.org. • Fulldome Festival at Mueller Planetarium, Morrill Hall, shows on the hours from 11am-3pm. Regular admission + show ticket. Ages 3+. Museum.unl.edu. SUNDAY, MAY 26 • Scavenger Hunt at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, Neb. City, all day May 25-27. See 5/25 listing above for details. MONDAY, MAY 27 • Memorial Day • Scavenger Hunt at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, Neb. City, all day May 25-27. See 5/25 listing above for details. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 • FREE Canoeing at Holmes Lake, 5:30-7:30pm. Canoe, life jackets, & paddles provided! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. THURSDAY, MAY 30 • Give to Lincoln Day • Give to Lincoln Day is a 24-hr fund-matching philanthropy event sponsored by LCF. Givetolincoln.com • Final Day to Register for Run Baby Run (see June 1). • Youth Lacrosse Clinic by Lincoln Jr. Rampage, Woods Park, 1-4pm. $10/child, $15 for you + a friend! Ages 4-14, beginners welcome! Discover the fun that awaits in Lacrosse! www.lincolnlax. net. See page 22! • FREE Community Plant & Play Date at Southern Heights Food Forest, details TBA. Please check SouthernHeightsFF.org for info. FRIDAY, MAY 31 • Peter Pan...Re-imagined by Chase the Spirit of Dance, at LSE, 6:30pm. $20/adults, $15/youth, 3 & under free.

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• FREE Crunch & Lunch at Peter Pan Park, 33rd & Y, 9am12:30pm every weekday (M-F) May 29-Aug 10. Free breakfast & lunch for kids ages 2-18. Free activities for kids K-5. 402-4414900. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • FREE Library Learning Times & Events for all ages. Over 30 held each week: storytimes, game days, social clubs, art clubs, & more! Kids can sign up for the FREE Summer Reading Challenge & win fun prizes! LincolnLibraries.org (kids/events). • FREE Sprayground at Trago Park, 22nd & U. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11am-7pm. Water splash pad, playground, & walking paths! parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • FREE Admission to Pioneers Park Nature Center, 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Tues open till 8 May 28-Aug 27 (trails till 8, Ager bldg closes at 7:30). Enjoy trails, exhibits, animals, & inter23 active displays. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7895. 30 • FREE Admission to the Nebraska History Museum. Family-friendly activities & exhibits. M-F 10-5:30, Sat: 1-5:30, Closed Sun. Centennial Mall & P st. Follow Lincoln Kids Newspaper on Facebook for giveaways & more local fun! • FREE Admission to Sheldon Museum of Art, UNL City Campus. Calendar Listings are FREE to send in! Submit yours at LincolnKidsInc.com. M-W 10a-5p, Th/F 10a-7p, Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12-5p. Closed on major holidays & home football games. Sheldonartmuseum.org. • FREE Daily Admission & Tours of the Nebraska State Capitol Building. View the art & architecture & learn its history! Tours begin 6520 Holdrege, 5:30am-7:30pm. Ages 6w-13y, $12/hr/child. Mention 9-10am. $12/class drop-in rate, or $10/class w/ session sign up. at 9, 10, & 11am, 1, 2, 3, & 4pm. Please schedule large groups “Lincoln Kids” for 25% off registration! 402-309-6762. www.lifestrokes.com. See page 3! in adv. Open M-F 8-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Capitol.nebraska.gov. • Oh Snap! Science at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 10:30am. Kids • Skate School at the Bay, 2005 Y St, 9:30-11:30am. All ages & skill • Drop & Go Child Care & Summer Camps at KidsPark, 14th & levels, $15 includes board & helmet. TheBay.org. engage w/ a short science demo at Tinker Theatre. Incl. w/ adOld Cheney. No reservations. Flexible preschool. Pay only when • Investigate: 2nd Saturday Science Lab at Morrill Hall, 10amor membership. Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. the kids are here! Ages 1.5-12. Hourly rates. Open till midnight • mission 12pm, museum admission. June 8: “Swarms of Pollinators.” MuseWild Wednesdays at Lincoln Children’s Zoo, open till 8pm on Fri/Sat! KidsPark.com/lincoln. um.unl.edu. Wednesdays in June, July, & August! Lincolnzoo.org. • Lincoln Children’s Museum. Dozens of fun stations, exhibits, THURSDAYS Yoga at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 10-11am, Saturdays May & exploration! Closed Mon during school year. Open ‘til 8pm on • Preschool Paint & Storytime at Paint Yourself Silly, 70th & Pio- • FREE 28-Sep 28. Bring a mat or thick towel. Move More Lincoln by LinThursdays! Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. coln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln. neers location only, 10:30am. 2.5-6yrs + chaperone. Just drop by! • Lincoln Children’s Zoo,now open year-round and newly exorg. See. p. 23! Always under $15. Paintyourselfsilly.net. panded! Open 10-5 daily & ‘til 8 on Wednesday. Lincolnzoo.org. • Kids Club at Michael’s, most Saturdays 10am-12pm. Themed crafts • FREE America’s Great Stories for grades K-5, Thurs May 30• Lost in Fun! Open M-Th 10-9, F/S 10-9:30, Sun 11-8. Dozens of for ages 3+! $2-5. Michaels.com. June 20, 1:15-2pm, Randolph Elem. Story series w/ rotating cosfeatures, games, and food options! Grab the coupons on page 4! tumed storytellers of famous Americans: Booker T. Washington, • FREE Children’s Storytime + Activities at SouthPointe Barnes & • Morrill Hall. Explore & engage with natural history. Several exNoble, 11am, with hands-on fun & learning! Dr. James Naismith, Katharine Lee Bates, & George Washington. hibits & features, plus a kid’s Discovery Center! Mon-Sat 9:30• FREE MAKEbreak at Michaels, most Saturdays 1-3pm. Arts & Series also avail. twice on Fridays. AmericasGreatStories.org. 4:30, open late Thu till 8pm, Sun 12:30-4:30. $6 adults, 5-18y $3, • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Thu 3:15crafts for kids & families! Some events are free, some require supfree 0-4y; Family Pass $13; Memberships available. Planetarium ply purchase. Michaels.com. 4:15pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12. Climb, tickets cost extra. Learn more on pages 12-13. Museum.unl.edu. • Girls Night at the Bay, 2005 Y St, last Saturday of each month, $10, jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, • Spring Creek Prairie in Denton. Trails open sunrise to sunset, equip. rentals avail. 5-7pm girls 12 & under, 7-10pm all ages. Feagility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% interactive visitor center M-F 9-5, S/S 1-5. Admission $4/adults, male, femme, non- binary welcome! TheBay.org. on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. $3 seniors & kids 3-17y, 5 & under free. Tuesdays are free! • Pop-In Storytime at Morrill Hall with Lincoln City Libraries, 1st Thu • FREE Teen Night at Downtown Y, every last Saturday, 6:30-10pm. Open to all youth grades 5-9. Nonmembers welcome to join the fun monthly, 4pm, reg. museum admission. June 6: Rivers. For ages ONGOING WEEKLY • MONTHLY 3-5, but all ages welcome. Museum.unl.edu. at NO COST! ymcalincoln.org. MONDAYS • FREE Family Fun at Fallbrook Farmers Market, 4-7pm Thursdays • FREE Hyde Memorial Observatory Holmes Lake, open sun• FREE Pilates at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 12-12:45pm, Mondays in June 6 thru Aug 1. Live music, kid activities & opportunity to down to 11pm thru Aug. Free telescope use & enjoy programs May 28-Sep 28. Bring a yoga mat or thick towel. Move More Linbuy local local fare at the booths & food trucks. $5 token coupon about the moon, sun, & stars! HydeObservatory.info. coln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. on page 19! Credit/debit, SNAP Market Match, Double Up Food • Sunset & S’mores at Arbor Day Farm, NE City, Saturdays Jun CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! Bucks, & Senior Market Program. Fallbrookfarmersmarket.com. 8-Sep 14, 8-10pm. Guided Sunset Discovery Ride, bonfire, & • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Monday from s’mores. $19/adult, $15/child. Arbordayfarm.org. 6-7pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled children ages 1.5-12! Climb, • FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & SUNDAYS jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • Sunday Funday at Jolly Beans Magic Castle, 2332 Cotner, 12agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% • LCM Late Nights! at Lincoln Children’s Museum, now open late till 5pm, $1 wristband = games, snacks, bounce house (weather peron summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. 8pm every Thursday with fun, rotating activities beginning at 6pm. mitting) & magic shows! Bingo extra. Jollybeanmagic.com. • FREE Los Cuentos! Bilingual preschool storytime at Gere LiLincolnchildrensmuseum.org. • Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall, typically held on 3rd Sunday brary, 6:30pm. All are welcome! • FREE Craft Social Thursdays at Makit Takit, 6pm. BYO project & TUESDAYS monthly, 12:30-4:30pm. June 23: “Sustainability.” Museum.unl.edu. socialize! Food/drink welcome. Just stop by! Makittakit.com. • FREE Admission at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, DenSPECIAL EVENTS ton. Trails open sunrise-sunset. Visitor Center 9-5pm. Springcreek- • FREE Stransky Summer Concert Series at Stransky Park, 17th & Harrison, Thurs at 7pm, May 23-Aug 1 (not July 4). Free & fami- SATURDAY, JUNE 1 prairie.audubon.org ly-friendly w/ live music, art, & food trucks! Stransky park is a sweet • FUNDRAISER Run Baby Run! 1-mi & 5k for CHI St. E’s NICU, • Super Sprouts at Lincoln Children’s Museum Tinker Theatre, 9am, Holmes Lake. Registration closes May 30. All ages welcome! little fenced-in park w/ waterfall feature & playground. Bring a blanket 10am, for toddlers/preschoolers, & their adult(s), incl. w/reg. adWalk, jog, or run! CHIhealthStElizabeth.com. or chairs! See the lineup at KZUM.org and follow on Facebook! mission or membership. • Peter Pan...Re-imagined by Chase the Spirit of Dance, at LSE, • FREE Read Aloud Story Time at Gateway Mall Reading Nook FRIDAYS 1:30pm. $20/adults, $15/youth, 3 & under free. (across from Zales), Tues June & July, 10:30am. Young kids+- • Nature Trekkers at Pioneers Park Nature Center, Fridays in June, 9:30-10:30am, $4pp. Young children and families will MONDAY, JUNE 3 families can enjoy great stories! Readaloudlincoln.org. explore different areas around the Nature Center each week. • A Wild(flower) Walk at Pioneers Park Nature Center Chet Ager • FREE Pathways to Connect parenting social group at Thrive Building, 6-7pm, $4pp. All ages, children must be accompanied. Please register by the Wed before. 402-441-7895. Chiropractic, 2917 Pine Lake, 2nd Tues monthly 11am-12pm. Hike with us and search for flowers, insects, and all things wild! • FREE America’s Great Stories for grades K-5, every Fri May 31Kids welcome! Snack/coffee provided. Thrivelincoln.com. Please register by June 3. 402-441-7895. June 21, 10:15am at Scott Middle or 2pm at Morley Elem. Story • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Tues 11:30amseries w/rotating costumed storytellers of famous Americans: TUESDAY, JUNE 4 • Eid al-Fitr 12:30pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12! Climb, • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “Summer Fiesta” at 70th & Pioneers Booker T. Washington, Dr. James Naismith, Katharine Lee Bates, jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, Hy-Vee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, & George Washington. AmericasGreatStories.org. agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. • FREE Family Storytime at Circle Me, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30am. on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. Hot & iced coffee for parents, and a story, snack, & craft for kiddos! THURSDAY, JUNE 6 • FREE Jazz in June concert series & market on UNL City Cam• FREE Mad Science at the Museum at NE History Museum, Follow us on FB for more events updates! Shopcircleme.com. pus. Stroll the market along 12th & R at 5pm, Jazz concert starts 10:30am, ages 7-10 + family. See how history & science collide w/ at 7pm west of Sheldon Art Museum. Bring a blanket/chair & • FREE Feeling Fit Fridays at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 12-12:45pm, hands-on fun! FREE! Register at history.nebraska.gov. Fridays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Parks & Rec and come early for good seating. Free to attend with a suggested do• FREE Play in the Pool at Arnold Pool, 4000 NW 46th, 6:15Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! nation of $10/family. VIP tickets available & incl. up front seating, 7:30pm. Kids ages 8+ will enjoy learning & playing two water • FREE 1st Fridays at the Int’l Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd. Free food, & performer meet & greets. Jazzinjune.com. games! Swim ability required. parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See p 23. admission first Fridays from 4-7pm. View the exhibits, activities & • FREE Pioneers Park Nature Center open late till 8pm Tuesdays SATURDAY, JUNE 8 • National Best Friend Day music are often offered as well. Quiltstudy.org. May 28-Aug 27. Chet Ager bldg closes at 7:30, Prairie Bldg at • Parent’s Night Out at Genesis Racquet Club, 4th Friday of every • Words & Wheels Summer Series at Museum of American Speed 5pm. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7895. with Handersen Publishing, 10-11am, $5pp, 5 & under and active month, 5:30-8:30pm. Members: $20 (sibling $15), Non: $25 ($20 • Kids Night at Screamers Cabaret, every Tues 5-9pm. Kids eat military FREE. Tevin Hansen, local author of Junkyard Adventures, sibling). GenesisHealthClubs.com. free (0-10y). Call 531-500-2550 for reservations. will entertain with songs, crafts, games & an author reading for kids • FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays • Parent’s Night Out at My Gym, 1st/3rd/5th Fridays, 5:30-9pm. of all ages! Follow event on FB! Handersenpublishing.com. $30 members, $35 non, $10 sibling, ages 1+ (diapers are ok!). May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & • FREE Community Crops Garden Gala at Southern Heights MyGym.com/Lincoln, 402-802-9982. Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! Community Garden, 40th & Old Cheney, 10a-2p. Live music, the• FREE Friday Nights Live outdoor concert at SouthePointe Mall, • FREE Preschool Play Club at Calvert Rec Center, 6-7pm. atre, compost & pollinator classes, & free seedlings. Bring a picnic 6:30-8:30pm, Fridays May 31-Jun 28. All donations will benefit Structured activities for ages 2-7 with special needs. Snack profor a fun, free family outing! Communitycrops.org. the Child Advocacy Center. Food available! vided. Kids of all abilities are invited & encouraged to join the fun! • FREE Try-It Clinic for Villarreal Nebraska Soccer Academy, Ne• Friendy Fridays 6-9pm at all 3 Paint Yourself Silly locations. 2 Please pre-register: 402-441-7948, sconnett@lincoln.ne.gov. braska Sports Center, 333 Speedway Cir. Ages 1-3 & 4-5 @ 1pm; paint for the price of 1! Paintyourselfsilly.net. • FREE Youth Water Fitness w/ Lincoln Parks & Rec, 6:15Ages 6-7 & 8-9 @1:45pm. Visit website www.villarrealnebraska. 7:15pm, Tues May 28-Aug 6 for grades 5-12 (completed). Parent • Air456 at Urban Air, Every-other Friday, 9-11pm, grades 4-6, com (programs) for info about what to wear/bring and more info Lasers, pizza, & fun included! $18.99pp. Please call or check waiver req. Visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov for info & forms. See p 23. about joining Villareal. See page 22! • FREE Grief Support Group for kids K-12 & caregivers, 6:30website to confirm date before arriving. 402-281-0896, urbanairSUNDAY, JUNE 9 • Pentecost; Shavuot 8pm, Tuesdays June 11-July 23 Mourninghope.org. trampolinepark.com. • Father’s Day Event for dads impacted by pregnancy & infant loss, WEDNESDAYS SATURDAYS 4:30-6:30pm, Lincoln Ax Throwing, $5, hosted by No Footprint too • Warm Water Yoga at LifeSTROKES, 1601 Normandy Ct., • NEW! Drop-in Saturday Child Care at Words of Wisdom CDC,

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Small. Info@nofootprintoosmall.com. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “In the Berry Patch” at 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. • FREE Play in the Pool at Ballard Pool, 3901 N 66th, 6:15-7:30pm. Kids ages 8+ will enjoy learning & playing two water games! Swim ability required. parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See p 23. THURSDAY, JUNE 13 • FREE Family Festival at Fallbrook Farmers Market, 4-7pm. Come shop the market with special vendors and enjoy FREE family fun, like big bounces & The String Beans concert from 6-7! See p.19! • Archie’s Late Night Party at Morrill Hall, 6-9pm. Incl. with regular admission, free for members. Stay up late with Archie the Mammoth and enjoy special showings & activities! Party-themed Dairy Store ice cream will be avail. for purchase. Museum.unl.edu. P.12! FRIDAY, JUNE 14 • Flag Day • FREE “Movie in the Parks” entertainment series by Lincoln Parks & Rec. Grab blankets/chairs and head to Antelope Park Bandshell for 8pm family-friendly movie. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23 for free summer fun by Parks & Rec! SATURDAY, JUNE 15 • Train Birthday Party at Lincoln Children’s Zoo. $2 train rides all day and randomly-selected child conductors every hour! • Int’l Picnic Day at Arbor Day Farm, NE City, 11a-3p. Pack a picnic or order one on site (Porter’s, 402-873-8777). Enjoy a Mansion tour, yard games, fire pit w/ special treat, make-&-take kite, & more! Gen. admission fees. Arbordayfarm.org. SUNDAY, JUNE 16 • Father’s Day • Frogs & Floats Father’s Day at Pioneers Park Chet Ager Bldg, 1-3pm, $20/family. Catch frogs, chase tadpoles, & explore the wetlands. Nets, buckets, magnifiers, and field guide all provided! Then relax & enjoy a rootbeer float! Old shoes/clothes recommended. Register by June 13. (402) 441-7895. • Kids Bop World Tour at Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater, 4pm. Tickets $25-99, Pinewoodbowltheatre.com. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 • Juneteenth • FREE Pollinators on the Plaza! with Lincoln Parks & Rec, Union Plaza, 21st & P, 4-6pm. Learn all about pollinators with free info & activities! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23! THURSDAY, JUNE 20 • FREE Mad Science at the Museum at NE History Museum, 10:30am, ages 7-10 + family. See how history & science collide w/ hands-on fun! FREE! Register at history.nebraska.gov. • FREE “Movie in the Parks” entertainment series by Lincoln Parks & Rec. Grab blankets/chairs and head to Air Park Rec Center for 8pm family-friendly movie. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23 for free summer fun by Parks & Rec! FRIDAY, JUNE 21 • Summer Solstice • Junkstock at Sycamore Farms, Waterloo (W edge of Omaha), Fri 4-11pm, Sat 2-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Kid & pet friendly! 150+ junk/ antique booths, live music, bonfires, food trucks, hot air balloons, & free Kids Village. Kids 12 & under FREE. $10/day • $20/weekend pass. Junkstock.com. • FREE Homerun for Health with the Lincoln Saltdogs & Bryan Health Kids’ Club, 4:30pm. 30+ activity booths, meet & greet the Saltdogs, bounce houses, & more! Baseball game starts at 7:05pm. Berm seats FREE, reserved seats $6. Fireworks to follow! Saltdogs.com/bryanhomerun. See p. 20! SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • Grand Opening of Lincoln Sports Facility (formerly Abbott Sports Complex). Details TBA. Follow Lincolnlax.com and LSFsportscomplex.com for info! • FREE Composting Workshop at Pioneers Park Nature Center composting area, 10-11am. Education & demonstration about successful composting! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday at Arbor Day Farm, NE City, 11am3pm, gen admission. Crafts, activities, & see Smokey, firefighters, & a firetruck! Arbordayfarm.org. • Junkstock at Sycamore Farms, Waterloo (W edge of Omaha), Fri 4-11pm, Sat 2-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Kid & pet-friendly! See details in 6/21 listing above. Junkstock.com. • Firefly Family Picnic at Spring Creek Prairie, Denton, 7:309:30pm, $10/family. Evening nature hike & picnic, presentation, activity, and view thousands of fireflies on the prairie! See page 14. Springcreek.audubon.org. SUNDAY, JUNE 23 • Junkstock at Sycamore Farms, Waterloo (W edge of Omaha), Fri 4-11pm, Sat 2-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Kid & pet-friendly! See details in 6/21 listing above. Junkstock.com. TUESDAY, JUNE 25 • FREE Play in the Pool at Belmont Pool, 12th & Manatt, 6:157:30pm. Kids ages 8+ will enjoy learning & playing two water games! Swim ability required. parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See p 23. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 • FREE Open House. Emily Mefort Music Studio, 4:30-6pm. Music games, crafts, improv, & more! Learn about the studio & register. RSVP emilymefort@gmail.com, 402-617-1237. • FREE Canoeing at Holmes Lake, 5:30-7:30pm. Canoe, life jackets, & paddles provided! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. THURSDAY, JUNE 27 • FREE “Movie in the Parks” entertainment series by Lincoln Parks & Rec. Grab blankets/chairs and head to Irving Rec Center for 8pm family-friendly movie. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23 for free summer fun by Parks & Rec! FRIDAY, JUNE 28 • FUNDRAISER Bites, Bikes, & Bison at Pioneers Park, 9:30am2pm. Choose from 3 bike routes of varying skill level, enjoy bites, brews, & beverages after! Kids’ Strider course & yoga offered, too! Tickets at LNKnaturecenter.org. SATURDAY, JUNE 29 • International Mud Day • Infertility Involving Pregnancy Loss Support Group for couples by No Footprint Too Small, location TBA, 10am-3pm, $5. Adults only. info@nofootprinttoosmall.com. • Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday at Arbor Day Farm, NE City, 11am3pm, gen admission. Crafts, activities, & see Smokey, firefighters, & a firetruck! Children can practice fire safety in a simulated, realistic fire environment. Arbordayfarm.com. • Firefly Family Picnic at Spring Creek Prairie, Denton, 7:309:30pm, $10/family. Evening nature hike & picnic, presentation, activity, and view thousands of fireflies on the prairie! See page 14. Springcreek.audubon.org.

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MONDAYS • FREE Pilates at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 12-12:45pm, Mondays May 28-Sep 28. Bring a yoga mat or thick towel. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Monday from 6-7pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled children ages 1.5-12! Climb, jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. • FREE Los Cuentos! Bilingual preschool storytime at Gere Library, 6:30pm. All are welcome! TUESDAYS • FREE Admission at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, Denton. Trails open sunrise-sunset. Visitor Center 9-5pm. Springcreekprairie.audubon.org • Super Sprouts at Lincoln Children’s Museum Tinker Theatre, 10am, for toddlers/preschoolers, & their adult(s), incl. w/reg. admission or membership. • FREE Read Aloud Story Time at Gateway Mall Reading Nook (across from Zales), Tues June & July, 10:30am. Young kids+families can enjoy great stories! Readaloudlincoln.org. • FREE Pathways to Connect parenting social group at Thrive Chiropractic, 2917 Pine Lake, 2nd Tues monthly 11am-12pm. Kids welcome! Snack/coffee provided. Thrivelincoln.com. • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Tues 11:30am-12:30pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12! Climb, jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982.

• FREE Pioneers Park Nature Center open late till 8pm Tuesdays May 28-Aug 27. Chet Ager bldg closes at 7:30, Prairie Bldg at 5pm. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7895. • Kids Night at Screamers Cabaret, every Tues 5-9pm. Kids eat free (0-10y). Call 531-500-2550 for reservations. • FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • FREE Preschool Play Club at Calvert Rec Center, 6-7pm. Structured activities for ages 2-7 with special needs. Snack provided. Kids of all abilities are invited & encouraged to join the fun! Please pre-register: 402-441-7948, sconnett@lincoln.ne.gov. • FREE Youth Water Fitness w/ Lincoln Parks & Rec, 6:157:15pm, Tues May 28-Aug 6 for grades 5-12 (completed). Parent waiver req. Visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov for info & forms. See p 23. • FREE Grief Support Group for kids K-12 & caregivers, 6:308pm, Tuesdays June 11-July 23 Mourninghope.org. WEDNESDAYS • Warm Water Yoga at LifeSTROKES, 1601 Normandy Ct., 9-10am. $12/class drop-in rate, or $10/class w/ session sign up. www.lifestrokes.com. See page 3! • Oh Snap! Science at Lincoln Children’s Museum, 10:30am. Kids engage w/ a short science demo at Tinker Theatre. Incl. w/ admission or membership. Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. • Wild Wednesdays at Lincoln Children’s Zoo, open till 8pm on Wednesdays in June, July, & August! Lincolnzoo.org. THURSDAYS • Preschool Paint & Storytime at Paint Yourself Silly, 70th & Pioneers location only, 10:30am. 2.5-6yrs + chaperone. Just drop by! Always under $15. Paintyourselfsilly.net. • Practice & Play at My Gym! 2755 Jamie Ln, every Thu 3:154:15pm, $5/child or FREE for enrolled kids ages 1.5-12. Climb, jump, run, & slide on equipment & props that encourage balance, agility, & active fun. Parent-child play time. See p. 9 to save 15% on summer camps! Mygym.com/lincoln, 402-802-9982. • Pop-In Storytime at Morrill Hall w/ Lincoln Libraries, 1st Thu monthly, 4pm, reg. museum admis. July 4: NO STORYTIME due to holiday. Join us next on Aug. 1. Museum.unl.edu. • FREE Family Fun at Fallbrook Farmers Market, 4-7pm Thursdays in June 6 thru Aug 1. There is always free fun & activities for kids, live music, & opportunity to buy local produce, meats, crafts & more at the market booths & food trucks. Coupon on page 19 for a FREE $5 token with purchase of at least $5 in tokens at the market info booth! Credit/debit, SNAP Market Match, Double Up Food Bucks, & Senior Market Program accepted. Fallbrookfarmersmarket.com. See page19! • FREE Admission to Morrill Hall every Thursday night in July starting at 4:30pm. Open till 8! Museum.unl.edu. • FREE Zumba at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • LCM Late Nights! at Lincoln Children’s Museum, now open late till 8pm every Thursday with fun, rotating activities beginning at 6pm. Lincolnchildrensmuseum.org. • Family Night at Urban Air, 5-8pm. $45/family includes 5 basic passes, a pizza, & bottled waters! Tons of FUN! • FREE Craft Social Thursdays at Makit Takit, 6pm. BYO project & socialize! Food/drink welcome. Just stop by! Makittakit.com. • FREE Stransky Summer Concert Series at Stransky Park, 17th & Harrison, Thursdays at 7pm, May 23-Aug 1 (not July 4). Free & family-friendly w/ live music, art, & food trucks! Stransky park is a sweet little fenced-in park with waterfall feature and playground. Bring a blanket or folding chairs! See the lineup at KZUM.org and follow on Facebook! FRIDAYS • FREE Family Storytime at Circle Me, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30am. Hot & iced coffee for parents, and a story, snack, & craft for kiddos! Circle Me hosts several events every month! Follow us on FB for updates! Shopcircleme.com. • FREE Feeling Fit Fridays at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 1212:45pm, Fridays May 28-Sep 28. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • FREE 1st Fridays at the Int’l Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd. Free admission first Fridays from 4-7pm. View the exhibits, activities & music are often offered as well. Quiltstudy.org. • Parent’s Night Out at Genesis Racquet Club, 4th Friday of every month, 5:30-8:30pm. Members: $20 (sibling $15), Non: $25 ($20 sibling). GenesisHealthClubs.com. • Parent’s Night Out at My Gym, 1st/3rd/5th Fridays, 5:30-9pm. $30 members, $35 non, $10 sibling, ages 1+ (diapers are ok!). MyGym.com/Lincoln, 402-802-9982. • Friendy Fridays 6-9pm at all 3 Paint Yourself Silly locations. 2 paint for the price of 1! Paintyourselfsilly.net. • Air456 at Urban Air, Every-other Friday, 9-11pm, grades 4-6, Lasers, pizza, & fun included! $18.99pp. Please call or check website to confirm date before arriving. 402-281-0896, urbanairtrampolinepark.com. SATURDAYS • NEW! Drop-in Saturday Child Care at Words of Wisdom CDC,

6520 Holdrege, 5:30am-7:30pm. Ages 6w-13y, $12/hr/child. Mention “Lincoln Kids” for 25% off registration! 402-309-6762. • Skate School at the Bay, 2005 Y St, 9:30-11:30am. All ages & skill levels, $15 includes board & helmet. TheBay.org. • Investigate: 2nd Saturday Science Lab at Morrill Hall, 10am-12pm, museum admission. July 13: “Eating Nebraska.” Museum.unl.edu. • FREE Yoga at Union Plaza, 21st & P, 10-11am, Saturdays May 28-Sep 28. Bring a mat or thick towel. Move More Lincoln by Lincoln Parks & Rec & Community Health Endowment. CHElincoln.org. See. p. 23! • Kids Club at Michael’s, most Saturdays 10am-12pm. Themed crafts for ages 3+! $2-5. Michaels.com. • FREE Children’s Storytime + Activities at SouthPointe Barnes & Noble, 11am, with hands-on fun & learning! • FREE MAKEbreak at Michaels, most Saturdays 1-3pm. Arts & crafts for kids & families! Some events are free, some require supply purchase. Michaels.com. • Girls Night at the Bay, 2005 Y St, last Saturday of each month, $10, equip. rentals avail. 5-7pm girls 12 & under, 7-10pm all ages. Female, femme, non- binary welcome! TheBay.org. • FREE Teen Night at Downtown Y, every last Saturday, 6:3010pm. Open to all youth grades 5-9. Nonmembers welcome to join the fun at NO COST! ymcalincoln.org. • Sunset & S’mores at Arbor Day Farm, NE City, Saturdays Jun 8-Sep 14, 8-10pm. Guided Sunset Discovery Ride, bonfire, & s’mores. $19/adult, $15/child. Arbordayfarm.org. • FREE Hyde Memorial Observatory Holmes Lake, open sundown to 11pm thru Aug. Free telescope use & enjoy programs about the moon, sun, & stars! HydeObservatory.info. • Teen Night at Urban Air, every-other Saturday, 9-11pm, ages 12-16, Lasers, pizza, & fun included! $18.99pp. Please call or check website to confirm date before arriving. 402-281-0896, urbanairtrampolinepark.com. SUNDAYS • Sunday Funday at Jolly Beans Magic Castle, 2332 Cotner, 125pm, $1 wristband for games, snacks & refreshments, bounce house (weather permitting) & magic shows at 1 & 3pm! Bingo extra. Some are special events & holiday themed—follow on FB for updates! Jollybeanmagic.com. • Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall, typically held on 3rd Sunday monthly, 12:30-4:30pm. July 21: “Astronomy.” Special event program to highlight NASA’s Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit temporarily on display at Morrill Hall. Museum.unl.edu.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 • FREE Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park, 1st & Charleston, 4-10pm. A Lincoln family tradition! Lincoln Parks & Rec’s annual Independence Day Celebration is filled with fun, food trucks, activities, music, and fireworks! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. THURSDAY, JULY 4 • Independence Day SATURDAY, JULY 6 • Butterfly Count at Pioneers Park Nature Center Prairie Bldg, 9-noon, $6pp. Presentation, slide show, and guided leisurely hike counting butterflies. Data is collected for North American Butterfly Association. Register by 7/5, 402-441-7895 TUESDAY, JULY 9 • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “Pajama Party” at 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Pajamas welcome! Reg. closes 24hrs prior, sign up at eventbrite.com or in store. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 • Lincoln Kids! Newspaper Fall Issue Deadline. Submit your child’s artwork by the end of the day for publishing consideration in the next issue. Advertising & article reservations close, ad creative due July 15. Karla@lincolnkidsinc.com. THURSDAY, JULY 11 • FREE Mad Science at the Museum at NE History Museum, 10:30am, ages 7-10 + family. See how history & science collide w/hands-on fun! FREE! Register at history.nebraska.gov. • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. Gates open at 5:30pm, tickets are general seating, avail. online or at all Russ’s Markets Service Desks. $13 ages 13+, $5 for 5-12y, 4 & under free. Save with Russ’s card! Day-of gate tickets are $6/$15. Pinewoodbowl.org. FRIDAY, JULY 12 • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. • FREE “Movie in the Parks” entertainment series by Lincoln Parks & Rec. Grab blankets/chairs and head to Antelope Park Bandshell for 8pm family-friendly movie. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23 for free summer fun by Parks & Rec! SATURDAY, JULY 13 • Words & Wheels Summer Series at Museum of American Speed with Handersen Publishing, 10-11am, $5pp, 5 & under and active military FREE. Tevin Hansen, local author of Junkyard Adventures, will entertain with songs, crafts, games & an author reading for kids of all ages! Follow event on FB! • My Doll & I Discover India at International Quilt Museum, 1523 N 33rd, 10am-noon or 1:30-3:30pm, $16-20. Elementary children discover history, art, and culture of India through dolls, quilts,

games, & snacks. Call Sheila, 402-472-6549. • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. • FREE Play in the Pool at Highlands Pool, 5511 NW 12th, 6:157:30pm. Ages 8+ will enjoy learning & playing two water games! Swim ability required. parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See p 23. SUNDAY, JULY 14 • Bastille Day • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. TUESDAY, JULY 16 • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “Tea Party” at 70th & Pioneers HyVee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. THURSDAY, JULY 18 • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. • FREE Play in the Pool at Woods Pool, 33rd & J, 6:15-7:30pm. Kids ages 8+ will enjoy learning & playing two water games! Swim ability required. parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See p 23. FRIDAY, JULY 19 • Annual Barn Sale at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm, Avoca, 9a-4p, Fri-Sun. Shop the vintage market and enjoy food, drinks, & kids play area. Free admission. Bloompumpkinpatch@hotmail. com, RuralRouteRust.com. Follow on FB. • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. SATURDAY, JULY 20 • 50th Anniv. Apollo 11 Moon Landing • Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration at SAC Museum, 9a2p, general admission. Astronaut Clayton Anderson will present. Enjoy activities, a planetarium show, and screening of Apollo 11 launch. New Space exhibit unveiled at 10am. SACmuseum.org. • Annual Barn Sale, Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm, 9am-4pm Fri-Sun. See 7/19 listing above for details. • FREE Open House. Emily Mefort Music Studio, 10-11:30am. Music games, crafts, improv, & more! Learn about the studio & register. RSVP emilymefort@gmail.com, 402-617-1237. • Infertility Involving Pregnancy Loss Support Group for women by No Footprint Too Small, location TBA, 10am-2pm, $5. Adult women only. info@nofootprinttoosmall.com. • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. SUNDAY, JULY 21 • Annual Barn Sale, Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm, 9am-4pm Fri-Sun. See 7/19 listing above for details. • Beauty & the Beast performed by Pinewood Bowl Inc. at Pioneers Park. See July 11 listing above for details. TUESDAY, JULY 23 • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “Endless Summer Picnic” at 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. THURSDAY, JULY 25 • FREE Mad Science at the Museum at NE History Museum, 10:30am, ages 7-10 + family. See how history & science collide w/hands-on fun! FREE! Register at history.nebraska.gov. SATURDAY, JULY 27 • FREE Sustainable Living Festival by LES, 9am-noon, in the Haymarket Railyard. Hands-on fun, education, and activities! Learn how to save energy, money, and the environment. Partake in the Little Lineworkers Rodeo, tour EVs and more! See page 21. LES.com/Fest. • FREE Open House at Motions Dance Academy, 8335 Cody Drive, 10-11:30am. Discover your child’s passion for dance! Age-appropriate & tasteful instruction for ages 2 through HS. See page 21. Motionsdance.net. 402-420-0579. • Harry Potter Birthdae Ball at SAC Museum, Ashland, 7-11p, (21+). A great date night! Drop off the kids at KidsPark and head to Hogwarts! $35 tickets or $90 VIP. Sacmuseum.org. TUESDAY, JULY 30 • Lil’ Chef’s Cooking Class “From Farm to Table” at 70th & Pioneers Hy-Vee, 2-3pm, $12, ages 3-11. Registration closes 24hrs prior, sign up on eventbrite.com or in store. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 • Harry Potter’s Birthday • FREE Canoeing at Holmes Lake, 5:30-7:30pm. Canoe, life jackets, & paddles provided! Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. • FREE “Movie in the Parks” entertainment series by Lincoln Parks & Rec. Grab blankets/chairs and head to Belmont Rec Center for 8pm family-friendly movie. Parks.lincoln.ne.gov. See page 23 for free summer fun by Parks & Rec!

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• AUG 1: LK Fall issue debut; Motions Dance Open House (p.29); Pop-in Storytime at Morrill Hall • AUG 3: FREE Trial Saturdays for Villarreal Academy (p.22) • AUG 4: Open house at Motions Dance (p.29)

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ebster defines imagination as “the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced; the ability to think of new things.” Now imagine this...a world without creativity. A thought, a hum, an idea, a swirl, a twirl...what if all of these things didn’t find ways to knock on the PAGE 44 • LINCOLNKIDSINC.COM

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doors of our imaginations each and every day? And what if the people who take them seriously didn’t write that song you love, or that book that changed your perspective, or that painting you stop and stare at every time you walk past it? What else would we share in the absence of those things? What language would we speak to express that thought after mere words failed? There would be no need for crayons, for instruments, for stages, maybe even for that camera on your cell phone. How would we ponder anything? Or daydream? Or contemplate the things beyond what our senses perceive? How would we think new things, the

kind of things that light up our minds, or bring us joy, or help us heal? What better way to share being human than to celebrate, encourage, and express kindness through something we all have in common: our imagination. It has the power to change everything, including our perspective on our own self and story. It is waiting for us everywhere we go and can be found everywhere we look...but especially in each other. People are important. Moments matter. May we never forget this.

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Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, carrying American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins into space. The mission’s Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon four days later on July 20th, when Neil & Buzz made history as the first humans to step on another planetary body—Earth’s moon!

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