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757-547-2266 • www.GreenbrierDental.com

Get it Done in Year One!!

Serving The Community Since 1985 • Pediatric Dentistry With The 1st Tooth • Nitrous Oxide • Thumb sucking Appliances • Dental Care For Special Needs Children Of All Ages • Emergency Dental Care • General Anesthesia Provided By The Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center • Digital X-Rays • Sealants • Diagnodent Laser Cavity Detection • Space Maintenance • Esthetic And Preventive Dentistry • Early Orthodontic Treatment And Appliances • Tooth Color Filings • “NuSmile” Crowns • Athletic Bite Guards • State-Of-The-Art Office • Most Insurance Accepted Including United Concordia, Delta, BCBS, Anthem & Cigna PPO • Affordable Financing • We Offer No Interest & Many Other Options

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Classes for boys & girls 18 months & up. Recreational Activities for Public School Closings Rhythmic Gymnastics • Multi-sport Conditioning Class Field Trips for Day Care Centers • Competitive Team Birthday Parties • Summer Camps

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We Feature: Entertainment, Giveaways and Activities! • The only Expo of its kind in Hampton Roads • $500 American Express Gift Card Giveaway to entice attendance and Camp & Education BINGO, so attendees will visit each booth! • Signage displayed at Lynnhaven Mall 3 weeks prior to Expo! • Electrical power included at no extra charge! • Also enjoy the increased attendance due to Easter Celebrations at Lynnhaven Mall! • Out-of-Town Exhibitors! Bring your family and enjoy the beautiful family-friendly oceanfront resort! • Promoted at the 2013 ACA Virginia Winter Conference & Exhibitor Expo in Williamsburg, VA

• Gain Great Visibility • Generate NEW business • Our Expo is heavily promoted in all appropriate VPMC –owned properties • The Hampton Roads Show aids us in drawing BIG crowds! (Last year, over 2,000)

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Join VOW Bride Editor, Kim Wadsworth, and Hampton Roads’ outstanding Bridal Experts as they share their experiences and best kept secrets! ›› Doors open at 8:15am. ›› Workshop is from 8:30am - 11:00am. ›› Register today for this exclusive event at www.vowbride.com. Hurry, seating is limited!

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GIANTLEGOEXPO ®

FEBRUARY 15 – 17 • GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER • RICHMOND, VA

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Preventing dental tragedies It was March 7, 2009. Raven Maria Blanco went to the dentist for a routine cleaning. It cost Raven her life. Now her family − and the foundation in her name − seek to promote kids’ safety at the dentist. BY SANDRA J. PENNECKE

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February 2013 Ongoing Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and continues until May 12. A special welcome gallery and nine unique activity stations invite children and families to use Tinkertoys to explore topics like renewable energy, to experiment with ideas and create their own inventions. Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St. (P) 393-5258 or www. childrensmuseumva.com From Africa to Virginia Theme Month 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Gallery exhibits and outdoor guided tours highlight the culture of the first known Africans in Virginia and the experience of Africans in 1600s and 1700s Virginia. A combination ticket to both museums is $20.50 for adults and $10.25 for ages 6-12. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $16.00 adults, $7.50 (ages 6-12); and to the Yorktown Victory Center, $9.75 adults, $5.50 (ages 6-12). Children under 6 are free. Jamestown Settlement, State Route 31, (JCC) and The Yorktown Victory Center, Rt. 1020 (Y) (888) 593-4682 or 253-4838, or www.historyisfun.org. Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and continues until Feb. 17, 2013. The 60-foot shark is a silver, medal shark that is a hallow replica of a megalodon in which guests can walk through. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www. virginiaaquarium.com Clifford the Big Red Dog 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and continues until April. Join Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and their friends on a tour of Birdwell Island as you explore Clifford’s Big Ideas with this traveling exhibit. Virginia Air and Space Center, Settlers Landing Road (VB) 727-0900 and www.vasc.org

Figuratively Speaking: The ART of the Message 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.A thoughtprovoking combination of works intended to leave the viewer thinking. Each gallery will host a different medium – graphic posters, clay, paintings and photography – each piece communicating a message, what the message is… that’s up to you. Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr. (NN) 596-8175 or www.pfac-va.org Winter Wildlife Boat Trips Times vary and continues until March 31. As winter temperatures cool the air it brings Virginia Beach’s favorite winter residents - humpback and fin whales. So bundle up in warm layers of clothing and join Virginia Aquarium educators on a 2 ½ hour boat trip to find these large marine mammals as well as ducks, harbor seals and northern gannets diving in frenzied formation to capture fish. Trips typically run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays and costs $28 per adult (ages 12+) and $24 per child (ages 4-11). Tickets may be purchased at either Aquarium building or at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center in Rudee Inlet, Atlantic Avenue (VB) 385-FISH or www.VirginiaAquarium.com

February 1 First Weekend Fridays and Concerts in the Courtyard 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Free admission to Tradition and Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Crafts and Traditional Art plus enjoy music from jazz to blues, rock-n-roll, and independent songwriters. Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High St. (P) 393-8543 or www.portsmouthartcenter. com

Groundhog Day 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Will we have six more weeks of winter or is spring around the corner? Join us for a special day filled with fun children’s activities, including face painting by Kolonial Klowns, groundhog themed crafts and treats, delightful planetarium programs (additional fee) and a visit the museum’s whistle pig – a.k.a. the groundhog. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www. thevlm.org Paths to Freedom 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Learn our local ties and stories of the Underground Railroad. Also, enjoy a special presentation on quilts and how they were used to find the “path to freedom.” Free admission. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, 2 High St. (P) 393-8591. www. portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com Follow the Drinking Gourd 3:30 p.m. Continues Saturdays in February. Celebrate Black History Month with this popular planetarium program about the Underground Railroad and learn how the stars of the northern sky led slaves to freedom. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

February 3 A Musical Salute to Black History 2 p.m. Enjoy this inspiring tribute. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave. (N) 441-1750

February 4 Tangram Fun 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. Hear the tale of The Warlord’s Puzzle then solve it yourself by moving and rotating the seven shapes. Take home your own set of tangrams. Registration begins Jan. 3. Age 7-up. Princess Anne Area Library, 1444 Nimmo Pkwy. (VB) 385-2610

February 5 Paint Days 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Paint your own picture in the Kids Gallery. Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr. (NN) 596-8175 or www.pfac-va. org

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Archery Demo Day 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Ages 6 and up are encouraged to unleash your inner cupid. We’ll provide equipment and basic instruction so you can try to hit a target with a bow and arrow. Those under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent. No cost to participate and no need to register in advance; just show up and have fun. A Virginia Beach Recreation Center membership is not required. Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane (VB) 385-4461

ZooTales 11 a.m. and continues every Tuesday. Enjoy story time at the zoo and meet an animal or two. Activity included with Zoo admission: $7 adults, $5 children 2-11, $6 seniors 62 and over, free to zoo members. Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St. (N) 441-2374, ext. 229 Parent-Child Interactive Learning Playgroups 9:30 a.m. – noon and continues every Tuesday and Thursday. Circle time activities include children’s songs, music with instruments, finger plays. For children birth to five years old. While children participate in their interactive learning sessions with staff, parents will have an hour to enjoy the Parent Cafe discussion on the parenting topic of the day. First visit is free, $25 for unlimited playgroups. First Baptist Church Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd., (NN) 886-6511 or delores_price@bshsi.org

February 6 Early Expeditions 11 a.m. Every Wednesday, bring your toddler to the Conservation Station in the Bay and Ocean Pavilion to solve an animal mystery. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www. virginiaaquarium.com It’s Your Move: Chess Masters Club 5 p.m. and Feb. 12. Youth ages 6-18 can play chess. Library volunteer Lonnie Dixon also will teach youth how to play chess. No registration required. Pearl Bailey Library, Wickham Avenue (NN) 247-8677.

February 7 Infant Massage and Beyond the Delivery 10 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. This is an eight-week parenting class where parents will be taught special strokes and techniques used to massage babies during their regular daily routines. Fee $25.00 includes class, written materials, illustrated strokes and recommended oil. Space is limited and registration is required by calling Bea Darrow at 898-2945 by Feb. 5. VCE Family Focus Yorktown, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 118 Old York-Hampton Hwy. (Y) 898-2945 Toddler Trek Thursdays 11 a.m. Toddlers enjoy song and animals. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com I “Heart� Animals 2:15 p.m. - We love every animal, even the slimy ones. Come and meet some of the area’s least attractive and most slimy animals as we

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Freedom Train will be playing February 15-17 at The Perry Family Theatre. The cast features (from back) Sharon Smith, Demarcus Turner, John Hatton, Deedee Hoskins, Jennifer Kelly-Cooper, Angel Wilson and James Cooper.

discuss how every animal is important to the ecosystem. For ages 4-6. $7 members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration recommended: call 385-0278 or programs@ VirginiaAquarium.com. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com America’s Music Storytime 10 a.m. Children ages 4-10 can listen to a reading of the book, “Dizzy,� by Jonah Winter along with a musical interpretation of the book performed by Kelly Rossum, assistant professor of trumpet and director of jazz studies at Christopher Newport University. Main Street Library, Main Street (NN) 591-4858

February 8-10 Hampton Roads Home & Garden Show 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Feb. 10 until 6 p.m. This is an exciting new three-day event featuring 300 exhibits of products and services for inside and outside the home. $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Activeduty, retired military and senior citizens (ages 62 or better) get a $2 discount. Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr. (H) hamptonroadshomeshow. com.

February 9 Star Party/Laser Light Shows Various times. Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Take a tour of the current night sky in Virginia Skies at 7:30 p.m., followed by three laser shows: Laser Beatles (family) at 8:30 p.m., All shows $6. The Wild Side CafĂŠ is open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www. thevlm.org

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Make & Take – Valentines 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Create heart-felt Valentines for all of those special people in your life. We provide the supplies and clean up the mess! Pre-registration required. $12 Non-Members ($10 NBG Members) Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Azalea Garden Road (N) www.nbg.org

February 11 Tell Me a Story 10 a.m. This monthly program designed to introduce youngsters to the symbols of Isle of Wight County through books, games and crafts. The Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main St. Smithfield, 356-1223 or www. historicisleofwight.com.

February 12 2-for-One Admission 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and continues until Feb. 17. Offered in celebration of Valentine’s Day! Bring a friend, bring your mate, bring your neighbor, bring a date! Free admission is of equal or lesser value. No other discounts apply. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr. (N) www.nauticus.org Recruiting Eligibility Compliance Forum 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. This forum will provide information to students planning to play collegiate athletics. Local college representatives will discuss the requirements and procedures for Division I, II and III recruitment and eligibility. College Fair as well. The Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Rd., (VB) 424-5511 Making Sweet Treats 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Teens ages 12-17 can make their own sweets to celebrate Valentine’s Day or just to indulge their sugar cravings. Grissom Library, DeShazor Drive (NN) Registration is required www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or 369-3190.

February 13 Valentine Make-it,Take-it Craft 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Kids ages 6-11 are invited to make Valentine cards for friends and loved ones. Main Street Library, Main Street (NN) www.nngov.com/library

February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day Mahjong at the Library 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Think Gin Rummy using tiles! Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and actually play some Mahjong. All experience levels welcomed. Call to register. Age 9-up. Windsor Woods Area Library, 3612 South Plaza Trail (VB) 385-2630

16 LINKED TV TVs February 15-17 AGES 8 - ADULT! Freedom Train 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. The Hurrah Players present a musical that tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the period. $15 for children (ages 12 and under), $20 for adults. The Perry Family Theatre, 485 St. Paul’s Blvd. (N) 627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com.

February 16 Story time 10 a.m. Hear a story and see an animal. Recommended for ages 2 and above. Included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

February 16-17 Virginia Aquarium Otter Days 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Otters are cute, furry, playful and charismatic critters. There will be lots of family fun as you learn about these amazing creatures and what challenges they may face in the wild. For ages 4-6. $7 members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration recommended: call 385-0278 or programs@ VirginiaAquarium.com.Marsh Pavilion, Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com

February 16-18 Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Feb. 17 noon- 5 p.m. This annual cold-blooded weekend explores the bizarre and beautiful aspects of reptiles. See exotic reptiles from around the world and reptiles native to Virginia on exhibit and in live reptile shows. Turtle Cove will have an African Spur Tortoise, Red Footed Tortoise, Snapping Turtles, Chicken Turtles and more. Guest speakers will present on a variety of herpetology topics. See “A Sky Full of Scales” in the Abbitt Planetarium. Kids can make crafts and play games. Planetarium $4 in addition to museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

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Happiest Baby on the Block This two-hour class for expectant and new parents will help mom and dad navigate the first months of baby’s life. Learn how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes and help babies sleep longer. Space is limited.

Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m.-noon

CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke, 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to stop yelling and start connecting Tired of battling with your child? Wonder why it is so hard for your child to cooperate and listen? Dr. Laura Markham will discuss how to teach your child to become more self-disciplined and develop the emotional intelligence to cope with anger, hurt and disappointment. Learn strategies for handling your own strong emotions and reactions.

Thursday, February 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Great Bridge Middle School Auditorium, 441 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake

24/7 Dads Program This four-week program (for dads only) will give you a better understanding of your role as a father and the roles played by other family members in raising a child. Learn about basic parenting skills, positive discipline, expectations and child development, communication techniques with any age child, and how to get involved with your child. The class book will be provided free of charge.

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5:15-8 p.m.

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February 19 Tin Pan Alley and Broadway 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Film and performance featuring “Broadway: The American Musical, Episode 2” (2004) and live performance by the Menchville High School Show Choir. Main Street Library, Main Street (NN) www. nngov.com/library Wake Up! Who’s Still Sleeping? 2:15 p.m. Rise and shine sleeping animals. Winter is almost over. It’s time to wake up from hibernation. Let’s learn what happens when animals wake up from hibernating. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com

February 20 Love Month Crafts 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. February is for sweethearts! Every week craft a darling memento for yourself or your valentine. Supplies are provided. (Preschool & School Age). Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Dr. (N) 441-2842

February 21

Spring Planetarium Shows Various times. Continues until April. Choose among three shows in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. Enjoy an exciting and often humorous version of the classic Greek legend of Orion in “Legends of the Night Sky Orion.” The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org Main Street Library Teen Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to join the Main Street Teen Advisory Committee to give input on the books, services and programs. Main Street Library Main Street (NN) 591-4858.

February 24 African-American Artifacts Lecture and Exhibit 2 p.m. Learn about various artifact. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave. (N) 441-1750

February 25 Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose one from

our selection. Call to register. Grade K-5. Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Rd. (VB) 385-2627

February 26 Pete the Cat Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, activities and a craft about that groovy cat, Pete. Registration required. Age 3-5, Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Blvd. (VB) 385-2640

February 27 Teen Urban Lit Book Club 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Teens, ages 12-18, can meet to read and discuss “Catching Fire,” the sequel to “The Hunger Games.” Pearl Bailey Library, Wickham Avenue (NN) 247-8677.

February 28 Candle Decorating 6 p.m.-7 p.m. - Teens ages 12-17 can decorate glass candle holders to take home or give as a creative gift. Registration is required and begins Feb. 12 online at www.nngov.com/library/ custom/onlinereg or by calling Grissom Library, DeShazor Dr. (NN) 369-3190.

Teen Dodgeball Tournament 5:30 p.m. Grab your friends between the ages of 12 and 17 and get ready for this intense competition in our fun double elimination tournament. Teams must have six players. $6 per team; Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation membership required. Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5252 Learning Circle (VB) 385-1100

February 22 Lego Club 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Bring your friends to a Lego party! All creations will be put on display in the library. Larchmont Branch Library, 6525 Hampton Blvd. (N) 441-5335

February 23 Rhythms of Africa Returns 2 p.m. Learn about the nations of Africa through stories and music presented by Griot Felix Simmons. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr. (N) www.nauticus.org

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Happy New Year- Chinese New Year 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Help us celebrate the biggest festival of the year as we ring in the Year of the Snake. Enjoy dancing, music, art and home decorations. Children’s Museum of Virginia. 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA .757-393-5258 or visit www. childrensmuseumva.com

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