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May has arrived! Ah, my favorite season is finally here! May has always been my favorite month of the year! So much so that Imy daughter’s middle name is Mae!) Maybe I love the month of May the most because of May Day, or maybe Mother’s Day, or my birthday, or maybe my extended family’s long standing tradition of our Memorial Day weekend camping trip (all 100+ of us!). Or maybe it’s all the beautiful colors popping up everywhere after a long few months of grey and white. (The blossoms are going crazy all over the Valley..... so much in fact, that there is an entire two week festival to celebrate! That, my friend, is how its done!) But whatever the reason, it’s here and I can put up my feet, relax and soak it all up! .....or can I? There’s also all those end-of-the-school-year field trips, parties, and ceremonies. There’s Weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, graduations, vacations, trips to plan, spring cleaning to start (er, I mean finish...), barbeques to attend, pool parties to be had, park playdates to schedule, the allergy medicine to buy and dispense daily..... and then there are the kids. They keep me going on a regular basis, but something about Spring gives them an itch for Summer. They want to be even more on the go, play outside longer, and are in a hurry to do all the fun summer things they know are coming. And the sun isn’t too helpful in explaining to my kids that “yes, it’s bedtime. The sun is a grown-up and is allowed to stay up a little later”. But regardless, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. You will notice that in this issue, the calendar and the Summer Camps section is enormous! But don’t let that intimidate you. You don’t have to do it all! Slow down mama. Take a deep breath. Look around you and soak it all in. See that, there, in the back yard? Those are your kids, running around like there is a track lining the yard. They are easy. They are happy. It’s Spring, we don’t need a lot of extra entertainment. We have sunshine. And green grass. But in case your’re looking for it, we have plenty! Happy Spring!

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07 Bicycling Basics 10 Mother’s Day As A

Step Mom: How You Can Celebrate

20 Get Connected Family Expo Highlights

22 Love. Talk. Play 24 Meet the Family: The Lebows

12 Letting Dad Be Dad 14 Best Summer Ever:

Kid Connect Coloring Contest

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Nine Ways to Amp Up the Creative Family Fun A Dad Picks A Winner: Quantity Time Comes Out Ahead!

18 The Breast Feeding

Coalition Corner: The Skinny on the Skin-to-Skin

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BASICS

BICYCLING

by: Heather Lee Leap

In many schools, fewer hours are allotted to recess and physical education each year, but spring is the perfect time to commit to the challenge of riding to school or work. Bicycling is a fun and fitness-friendly method of transportation that, with a little planning and attention to details, could replace your carpool. May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and since 2012 the National Center for Safe Routes to School has joined in the festivities by hosting Bike to School Day. The official date for Bike to School Day this year is May 7th, but you and your children can saddle up any day of the month. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for fresh air or exercise, we have tips and advice to minimize the risks and get your child rolling safely down the road. Child development research by Safe Kids Worldwide indicates that children under the age of ten have difficulty judging the speed and distance of traffic. Coordination and strong bike-handling skills are not a substitute for the quick decision-making ability needed to ride on the road, so very young cyclists should always be accompanied by an

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adult. Before allowing children to ride alone, assess their skills and judgment. Teach them to make eye contact with drivers, particularly before crossing intersections. This increases the likelihood that traffic will be stopped before they cross the street.

child to swerve, and will reduce their ability to respond quickly to changing conditions. When standing over a bike with both feet flat on the ground there should be two or

Before your child’s first solo trek, discuss the terrain and type of traffic they might encounter. Even if you have ridden the route together in the past, take a ride to point out details and identify any potential hazards. A child who has always followed an adult has not had to rely on his or her own judgment and may not be confident of the route. Require children to wear a properly fitting bike helmet every time they ride. Adults should do the same for safety and to serve as a role model. New helmets come with an adjuster ring or sizing pads. Use these to keep the helmet snug so it does not shift in any direction. Position the helmet low on the forehead, the width of one or two fingers above the eyebrows. Straps should not rub on the ears. To check whether the chin strap is tight enough, have your child open his or her mouth wide like a yawn. If the strap is tight enough, yawning will tug the helmet down onto the head. When in doubt, visit your local bicycle shop for a fitting. Helmet use is the single most effective way to reduce bicycle-related fatalities. Provide your child with a bicycle that fits. A bike to “grow into” is difficult to control, will cause your 8 www.ncwkidconnect.com

Dress appropriately. Avoid long or loose clothing that can drag or get caught while riding. Wear bright colors, such as an orange or yellow vest, to be more visible to drivers. While messenger bags might be cool, they can slip, flop around and pull your child off balance. Instead, have kids wear a backpack. Use both shoulder straps when riding and fasten the hip belt to keep the load, and the bike, from shifting unexpectedly. Obey traffic laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bicycles on the roadway are, by law, vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities of motorized vehicles. Cyclists on the roadway, including children, should always ride with traffic, use signals and obey all traffic signs and rules.

more inches of clearance above the top tube. When seated, the rider should not have to stretch or lean forward dramatically to reach the handlebars. Leaning too heavily will restrict the ability to steer. Maintain your child’s bike. If you are not sure how to do this, enroll in a bike maintenance class as a family so everyone develops these skills. Regularly check reflectors, brakes, chains and tires to assure that they are in good working order. Check the fit of your child’s helmet periodically as well. Tighten straps that become loose and replace a helmet that has been outgrown or suffered damage.

Whether your child is begging for the responsibility of riding alone, or your whole family is ready for a twowheeled commute, take advantage of the lengthening spring days by getting out on your bike this season. Get fit, have fun and stay safe. What better way to ride into spring than pedal-power?

Heather Lee Leap is a freelance writer and mother of three girls. She needs to buy a new bicycle; hers has been appropriated by her middle daughter who refuses to stop growing.

Bike ‘n’ Juice Festival The Fourth Annual Bavarian Bike N Juice Festival is June 14th from 9:00am-Noon at Leavenworth Ski Hill, 10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth. No matter the bikers preferred ride, there is an event for any child, 2-12 years old! Balance bikes, training wheel bikes, and two wheel bikes all have their own division. The courses get longer and trickier the older the kids get. And we know the parents are always dying to want to get in on the fun too… and they can! There are adult races, except they ride kid bikes. You don’t want to miss these fun photo opportunities! After the race, the bikers refuel with some 100% juice (of course!), homemade cookies, and a BBQ lunch (catered this year by Smokin Joes Mobile BBQ in Peshastin). There will also be tons of fun going on all around you the whole time—L-Bow the Clown, face painting, go karts and games, obstacle skills course, bike clinics, prizes and so much more! You can register online @ www.bikenjuice.com or on race day from 9am-10am. The cost is $15 for the first child, $10 for siblings. Under three is free! Still have questions? Please email bikenjuice@gmail.com or call (509)630-3427

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Mother’s Day As A Stepmom

by Gayla Grace

If there’s one holiday that stepmoms would rather not celebrate, it’s Mother’s Day. It’s often a difficult day for stepmoms because it’s a reminder of the time and energy we invest in our stepchildren’s lives with little or no reward. And if our stepchildren do try to show their appreciation, it can be an awkward and insincere effort, prodded by their father. So what’s a stepmom to do? Do we create expectations of what our stepchildren should do for us? Do we allow the biological mom to get all the attention for the day? Do we insist that honor be bestowed upon us? If you play an active role as a stepmom, you deserve some recognition for your efforts. That doesn’t mean you’ll get

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it from your stepchildren. Some children feel it dishonors their mom to show appreciation to their stepmom on Mother’s Day, particularly if their mom invalidates or competes with the stepmom’s role. However, there’s nothing wrong with asking your spouse to honor and acknowledge you for your ongoing efforts with his children. I’ve learned to enjoy Mother’s Day with no expectations from my stepchildren. If they offer me a gift or choose to honor me in some way, I’m thrilled. But even if they don’t, I remind myself it’s a privilege to take part in shaping another child’s life and affirm myself for what I offer. I know my husband appreciates the role I play and we will celebrate the day together.

scrumptious breakfast prepared for you. Re-connect with your spouse as you reminiscence and celebrate the good things happening in your stepfamily.

Some stepchildren love to recognize their stepmom on this special day and will make a sincere effort to let you know how much you mean to them. A host of variables play into how a stepchild reacts on Mother’s Day. The length of the marriage, the age of your stepchildren, the biological mom’s behavior, and the environment in your home contribute to your stepchild’s behavior. If your stepchildren honor you, embrace the offering. But if they choose not to, don’t take it personally. Here are a few suggestions to help you enjoy the day, regardless of what your stepchildren do. Pick one or two, or construct one of your own, to create a day that will leave you feeling special for the valuable role you offer your stepfamily. 1. Spend Saturday night at a Bed and Breakfast and wake up Sunday morning to a

2. Find another stepmom who’s having a difficult time and spend the afternoon with her. Encourage her efforts and talk through her challenges. Laugh together and affirm one another. Find positive ways to offer your support on an ongoing basis.

blessings in your life. Set goals with your spouse that will help you become more connected in your stepfamily such as regular game nights, stepmom-stepdaughter shopping dates, or movie nights as a family. 4. Attend your favorite church or place of worship wearing a beautiful corsage, signifying the important role you play as a stepmom. Take pride in participating in your stepchildren’s lives as an additional parent. 5. Give yourself the gift of relaxation with a good book, time at the movies or a day at the spa with a girlfriend. Eat at your favorite restaurant and tell your family you’ll be taking the day off from chores. Pamper yourself in whatever way feels special to you. Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a difficult day for stepmoms. If you create expectations of how you want your stepchildren to honor you, it will result in disappointment. But if you choose to create your own special day, you’ll make memories that leave you feeling blessed to be a stepmom. So go ahead - plan your celebration! You deserve it!

3. Abandon your house and spend the day at a nearby lake, beach, bike path or hiking trail. Absorb the beauty of nature while you count your

Gayla Grace has been a stepmom for 18 years to a stepson and stepdaughter. She loves to encourage other stepmoms on their journey through her website and blog at www.stepparentingwithgrace.com.

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Happy Fathers Day

Letting Dad Be Dad by Lara Krupicka

t’s our second time attending a gathering at the home of a family in our new church. Adults stand in clusters in the kitchen chatting and eating. Occasionally a few kids charge past. I’m in the middle of a conversation about school sports with another mom, when I hear a familiar two-toned sound. It’s my husband’s signature whistle. I hunch my shoulders toward my ears, shooting him

little one, he was teaching me how to swaddle her, scolding me for leaving the jumbled blanket too loose. When I couldn’t coax a burp, he’d coach me on a hold he’d perfected for doing the job.

the did-you-really-have-to-do-that look. But it is getting late. We do need to round up our kids. Sure enough, footsteps come quickly thudding from several directions. Pretty soon, our three girls are gathered around my husband, getting their departure instructions. He gives a knowing grin over their heads. I shrug back at him. Truth is, as much as I don’t care for his Captain Von Trapp impression, it works.

that role made me swell with pride. I loved his knack for calming our girls when they were fussy. He’d put his brawn to work gently swinging our heavy car seat carrier, baby and all, until they settled. And I loved how he’d sing tenderly off-key as he deposited them in their beds for the night.

Before we had our first child twelve years ago, my husband offered to yield all the parenting to me. “After all, you were the babysitter. I know nothing about babies,” he claimed. Yet something remarkable happened in that hospital room. While I was bedridden, recovering from childbirth, he figured out how to care for our daughter. By the time we got home with our new

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Before long he was interjecting other ideas of his own, learning to assert himself as her father. And by the time our second child arrived, he truly was an old pro. Watching him grow into

There were other moments though, where I chafed at the differences between his parenting ways and mine. He’d wrestle and roll on the floor with our girls, eliciting shrieks and giggles. I worried. Worried he’d be too rough, that someone would get hurt. He’d brush off my over-cautiousness. “Loosen up,” he’d say. “We’re having fun.”

Or he’d lead our family on hikes through the woods of a campground, urging us to forge our own path. I’d call out often from the rear of our pack, “Are you sure this is the right way? These branches are getting awfully thorny. How are we going to get across this stream here?”

be safe and fun, the wild can be a great place to conquer your fears and explore new things, and young girls can be warm enough in just a light jacket on chilly days, I’ve learned that a whistle summons has its place in our family life (we won’t talk about those macaroni and cheese and Spam dinners).

Again he’d ignore my fears and cross that stream with his characteristic aplomb, guiding our trusting girls along behind him.

In all this, I’m glad my girls have their father to parent them too. They need his adventurous spirit and light-hearted nature to balance their straight-laced mom. And I need his differences too. I’ve grown through parenting with him. I’ve learned to let go more. I’ve learned to risk more. And I’ve found my way doesn’t

Sometimes he simply has a different idea of what’s appropriate

“I’ve found my way doesn’t have to be the only way. Because of his role as a father, I’ve become a better mother.”

for our children. Such as letting our tween head out into the cold with a thin jacket on because she’s “not as chilly as you always are.” Or feeding our girls Spam with their macaroni and cheese, like it makes a complete meal. When he first started whistling for our kids, I questioned his motives. Did he really think they could be summoned like dogs? True to his engineering nature, he rattled off a reasoned response I found hard to refute - something about efficiency and pitch. He remained insistent that the whistle worked. I relented. As with many of the other ways he parents differently from me, I’ve found his whistle is an improvement over the alternative (say, yelling). Just as I learned that wrestling with dad can

have to be the only way. Because of his role as a father, I’ve become a better mother. At last we’ve gotten together our kids, said our goodbyes and headed out the door of our new friends’ house. As our girls scamper down the walk ahead of us, I reach out and squeeze my husband’s hand. I give him a quick smile. In return he lets out another whistle, low and under his breath. It’s a quiet catcall. It’s directed at me. And it lets me know, in his own way, he appreciates our differences too. **Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer and mom to three girls. She likes that her husband, Mike, is the one that her daughters go to for pulling splinters.

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Easter Summer

Best Summer Ever by Christina Katz

Are you simultaneously excited about and dreading the approach of summer? If so, you might want to start preparing now to make the most of all of the unstructured, non-scheduled time your kids will soon be spending at home...or summer may not end up nearly as relaxing for you as it is for your kids! Take a cue from ‘The Artful Parent,’ blogger Jean Van’t Hul. She says, “When a child explores, learns, and creates, the side effect is often a mess. To say no to the messes inhibits the exploration and the creativity that can take place. That should take place. It’s a child’s job to explore the world around him, to experience it and learn as much about it as possible. If the adults in his world continually say, “don’t make a mess, be quiet, sit down, be still, leave that alone, do it this way, color within the lines, don’t get your clothes dirty,” that inhibits the exploration and the learning.” To make sure you are ready for a summer that is as creative as it is easy, take a few tips from this list. You’ll be ready to squeeze as much fun as you can out of every lazy summer day.

Test-drive The Art Supplies: Where do you keep your arts

and craft supplies? If stored where they are easy to access, your kids will be more likely to use them. Give your arts and crafts storage area a quick overhaul before the vacation months arrive. Check markers. Sharpen pencils. Melt old crayons into new bigger ones. Restock your finger paint and drawing pads. Get enough clipboards or pads for each member of the family. Whatever kinds

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of projects your family likes to indulge in, make sure you’ve got all the supplies on hand and ready to roll!

Plenty of Places to Brainstorm: We have an assortment of white boards around the house that absorb an awful lot of creative energy. My eight-year-old daughter kneels in front of the one in her bedroom when she wants to draw picture after picture after picture. I use one in my office to catch ideas as they go flitting by or to jot down a few professional to-dos. And believe it or not, if I write down the family chores on the white board in the kitchen, I’m more likely to get the cooperation from the rest of the family when I need it, so we can all get back to playing. Become Project-Oriented: Creating a garden, a tree house, or a worm box are all examples of outdoor projects the family can undertake together this summer. If you have a rainy day or prefer to stay indoors, why not get a jump on next season’s holiday gifts or cards? If everyone in the house prefers to work on his or her own projects at his or her own pace, why not make sure that each person has their own craft area, where they can leave a project out while it’s in process, until its completed. You’ll find that projects are more likely to get finished when they are easily accessible. Bring On The Color: Painting your walls, your furniture, your

fence or your home is one of the cheapest and most fun ways to get a fresh look at home. Why not get the whole family involved?

Nine Ways To Amp Up The Creative Family Fun Even a toddler can paint primer on a wall. Tweens and teens might enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting an entire house painted. Mom and Dad can swing in a hammock and sip a cold drink while each school-age child paints one piece of furniture from their bedrooms a favorite new hue.

Garden with Themes: Why have a

common garden when you could have a fairy garden or a pizza garden or a found objects garden? For ideas and inspiration, consult the illustrated gardening books for children by author Sharon Lovejoy: Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots (Workman 1999), Trowel & Error (Workman 2002), and Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars (Workman 2010). Why not give each member of the family their own garden plot so they can nurture the harvest of their choice?

Take an Unexpected Adventure:

When you set out as a family towards an unfamiliar destination, your senses come alive with possibilities. Instead of planning

every summer family outing, why not just grab some snacks and water bottles, hop in the car, and surprise yourselves? Perhaps there is a city nearby you can explore. Perhaps you are just an hour from a state park or wildlife sanctuary. Target a quaint small town you can traverse from end to end on foot. Keep an ongoing list of destinations on one of your whiteboards, take a quick family vote to decide on a one, and you’re off!

Host A Backyard Extravaganza: Older children might like to put on plays or puppet shows for younger children in the summer. Why not let them play the roles of producer, director, marketing spokesperson, etc. and get the whole neighborhood involved? Fun can really start to catalyze when you pool the neighborhood dress-up clothes, create an impromptu story, and start casting parts...even if only to while away a long afternoon.

Get a Little Wild: Maybe during the school year you don’t welcome the

extra mess that body paint, mud, glitter, bathtub crayons, clay, or temporary hair dyes can bring into your hallowed home. But during the summer months, why not? Kids experience a lot of pressure to conform when they are in school, so let them get wild while the days are long, the nights are short, and homework is nothing more than a distant memory.

Make Multimedia Memories: Keep a camera or a video recorder handy so you can document your colorful, creative summer and share it with your distant friends and relatives. And don’t worry about what to do with all your images and film clips. The long cold winter is coming just as sure as you are fully enjoying every minute of your fleeting summer. You’ll be so happy making memories that neighbors you haven’t seen in ages may invite themselves over to join the fun. Happy creative summer, everyone! **Christina Katz is a freelance writer who loves summer family fun. Her latest book is Permission Granted, 45 Reasons To Micro-publish.

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A Dad Picks a Winner: Quantity Time Comes out Ahead by Rhonda Franz Quality time with our children is important, but in the midst of striving for the ideal, we could be missing on what we can give to our children during the every day moments. In between shopping for groceries, taking them to school, and making sure they have what they need, it can become a tendency hurry from one thing to the other and lose an entire day without connecting to our children. Don’t allow busyness, inconsistent working hours, or a traveling work schedule prevent your family from connecting—even if it’s not the quality time you were hoping for.

When Paul Libel’s three children were young, his job as a traveling salesman resulted in multiple days away from home in one stretch, causing him to miss out on time with each one of them every day. In the eighties, long before Face Time, Skype, or even the Internet, a phone call sufficed. Although he had been exposed to the idea of “quality time,” he dismissed the notion as an elusive span of time he was supposed to spend with each of his children. “I would like to think that the person who came up with the concept of quality time had nothing but the best intentions, but as I kept hearing phrase ‘quality time,’ I wondered what defined it. How much time was quality time? What do we do during that time?” Libel’s solution was to make the best of the little moments. He would load up his three kids in the car and take them on his regular trip to the city dump to drop off the household trash. The trip became a tradition, and served as a way for him to spend time with his kids. Dr. Heidi Luedtke is a psychologist who shares practical advice for people skills and parenting with readers around the world. She says even small traditions can be used to create moments of connection with children.

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“Rituals can help parents create more nurturing moments even if they don’t have a lot of time to spend. Events that are repeated become part of our memories and our identities in powerful ways.”

Paul Libel realized early on that moments with our children do not have to be perfect, or even planned. Some days, quality time is elusive, so grab the available moments—however you can—to catch up, converse, and connect with your children.

9. In the things we say. Dr. Luedtke suggests asking children at night to share the best thing that happened that day, and to say the same “I love you” phrase each time you say goodbye, even if your kids already know it.

13 Ideas for Quantity Time With Children

10. Going to pick up take out food. Everyone can bond over food.

1. Errands to anywhere: the grocery store, the post office, and the recycling center. Also, the bank. Don’t forget to ask for those free lollipops. 2. In the car ride line at school (with younger kids). The school pick-up line can get old. Books and songs and snacks will help. Read, sing, eat, and be as merry as you can. Keep a basket or small box of toys and books and rotate those every couple of weeks. 3. During dinnertime—even if it’s rushed. Let everyone have a chance to talk about their day, or just talk about something random if they want. 4. While cooking meals. Give children a job they can do to in the kitchen or dining room and bond over meal prep. 5. Waiting for food after you’ve ordered at a restaurant. Use a napkin for a game of Tic-TacToe or Hangman, or write out funny questions or pictures for your child. 6. Working on home repair projects. Let them hand you tools and talk to them about what you’re doing and how you’re fixing. Bonus: having your child around might keep you from swearing. 7. During homework. Be in the same room with them. Even if they don’t need help, you’re there for conversation, or in case a question comes up. This is a good habit to start with young learners. Make space for them in your own home office, or wherever you complete paperwork at home, pay bills, etc. 8. Just watching them play. How many times do your kids beg you to just watch them? Children love to be watched.

11. While in line at a government office. You’ll likely have plenty of quantity time here. (This idea is best for children that are beyond the throw-down/ meltdown/stage, usually age 4 and up. You’ll want to throw a tantrum yourself at the DMV or tag office, and it’s difficult to manage both yourself and your child). 12. Quick board games/card games. When you’re short on time, say, “yes” to Candy Land, Boggle, Slapjack, or Spoons. Postpone Scrabble, (and oh goodness, Monopoly) for those days when you really have time. 13. Any transition time from here to there. Headed out the door, loading the car for a trip, unloading groceries from the car, walking into school: these are rich opportunities to make something a fun race, joke around, develop rapport with your child when you only have a few minutes to spare. The little moments all add up.

**Rhonda Franz is an Arkansasbased writer, educator, and mom of three children. The wife of a pilot with an everchanging work schedule, her family often relies on the in-between moments to connect with one another.

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Breastfeeding Coalition Corner

The skinny on the skin-to-skin

by: Michelle Murphy RN, BSN

baby is born! After months of anticipation, baby arrives into this world wet and crying. In the span of heartbeats, every baby must make the monumental leap from dependence on mother’s body for all of his

needs to independence. In those first minutes and hours after birth, a baby must maintain his body temperature, his breathing, and his blood sugar. Whether a baby is born in a state of the art Western medical facility in or a simple hut in a jungle, all babies are born with instincts to survive. They are hardwired with reflexes and abilities to allow them to do just that. It probably comes as no surprise then that there is a large and growing body of research that tells us the very best place for baby to make the transition to life outside the womb is right on his mother’s body.

What does “skin-to-skin contact” mean? Immediately after birth, it simply means that baby is delivered directly up onto mother’s chest and belly. Baby is placed with her head on mom’s chest, and her body between mom’s breasts. Baby is then quickly dried, and both mom and baby covered with a warmed blanket. Babies, left undisturbed, go through a predictable series of movements that most often result in the baby latching to the breast without any additional help. Most babies will have accomplished this first feeding within the first 90 minutes after birth. This is an amazing time in the life a family as they take in their newborn! Nonessential tasks such as bathing, weighing, and measuring should not disturb this important time. Keeping baby skin to skin in the first hours after delivery provides benefits for both baby and mom: o Being skin-to-skin (STS) stabilizes the baby’s breathing pattern and oxygenation. o Mother’s body stabilizes baby’s temperature and warms a cool infant. Becoming cold creates an enormous stress on the newborn. Cold stressed babies need to use a lot of energy to get warm again, often leading to low blood sugar. Babies kept STS with mom in the first hours of life tend to have less episodes of low temperature in the first day of life.

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a baby to cry immediately after delivery. This helps to clear the amniotic

What if my baby is born early or has medical problems after birth? Healthy, stable, term babies should be placed skin to

fluid out of her lungs and improve circulation initially. Very rapidly, when

skin after delivery. Babies who are born early, larger or smaller than

placed on mom’s body, the baby starts to calm and become alert. Crying

average, and babies born to some diabetic mothers can have significantly

increases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. A crying

more obstacles to overcome in making the transition at birth. If a baby

baby uses much more energy than a quiet calm baby.

is not stable, then medical care should be given to help baby transition.

o STS contact leads to less crying for baby. It is normal and healthy for

Once baby is stable, then skin-to-skin time with mom should be started. o STS contact increases the level of oxytocin in mother. Oxytocin is

Kangaroo care, which is skin to skin care with preterm babies, has been

the powerful “love” hormone that helps us to attach to and protect our

shown to help decrease stresses and help early babies grow and gain

babies. Oxytocin surges when mom feels, sees and hears her new baby on

weight.

her chest. This surge of oxytocin helps her uterus contract to decrease blood loss after delivery. It also tells the breasts to get milk to her baby.

What if I am not planning on breastfeeding? All babies

STS contact helps baby get more colostrum, early breast milk, in her

benefit from skin-to-skin contact at birth regardless of their parents’

first feedings.

feeding plans. Some moms who are not sure about whether they will breastfeed are surprised by baby’s ability to begin feeding and do choose

o A baby placed STS with mom immediately will be colonized by the

to breastfeed after they are born. For babies who will be formula fed,

normal and healthy bacteria on mom’s skin. The baby’s immune system

the need for very close contact with mom is still there. Keeping a baby

is prepared to protect her from these bacteria because mom passed

close to mom’s skin raises levels of a hormone called cholecystokinin in

her immunity to those bacteria through the placenta. Normal, healthy

baby, which helps baby digest food better. This would be a benefit of STS

bacteria help to protect us by crowding out harmful bacteria that would

contact during bottle feeds as well as breastfeeding.

be more likely to make us sick. o STS contact in the first hours after delivery increases breastfeeding

My first grandchild will be born soon. How can I help my daughter with this? Waiting for the birth of a new baby is such an

success and duration. All mammals have a single purpose immediately

exciting time! Many family and friends can be seen in waiting rooms eager

after birth – to breastfeed! Being kept warm and secure on mom’s body

for news about the baby. While it can be hard to wait to see and hold

during the transition after birth helps baby to achieve this.

a new baby, one of the most important things family can do is support skin-to-skin time until baby has fed. When a baby is separated from mom

o Baby feels less pain during uncomfortable procedures. Babies show

and held by multiple people, he tends to cry more and go into a deep sleep

fewer signs of stress and pain when skin to skin during blood draws or

earlier, sometimes before the first feeding. It is also important to know

other uncomfortable procedures.

that many women feel self-conscious about keeping baby skin-to-skin or breastfeeding for the first time in front a room full of people. The first

o Mothers are more confident in their ability to care for their baby after

couple of hours are a precious time for mom and dad to take in their

STS contact in the first hours after delivery. This is probably from the

new baby. Help them to protect this time by giving them privacy. Soon

increase in oxytocin as well as her ability to calm the baby when in close

enough they will be ready and eager to share their new bundle of joy with

contact.

you. Later you can help a new mom by taking care of jobs around the house, caring for other children or running errands so she can spend more

What about skin to skin contact with Dad. Does that help too? Yes! Skin-to-skin contact with dad helps to keep the baby

time with baby close to her body, both recovering from birth.

warm and secure. Baby will recognize dad or other close family members’

Nature has given us an amazing design for pregnancy, for birth and for

voices which can be soothing for baby. In the early days after baby is

protecting and nourishing our babies. In an age of amazing and complex

born, keeping the baby close with STS contact can help with baby’s

advances in medical care, it is easy to overlook something as simple as

temperature, soothing, and increasing dad’s confidence in caring for

keeping a baby next to mom’s skin. Think of mom’s skin as the perfect

his new baby. We know that touch and close contact with others is

natural habitat for the newborn making that leap from the protection of

absolutely essential for brain growth and development in humans! Close

her body to the outside world!

contact with dad helps to fill this need.

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Second Annual

Saturday March 29th

GE T C O N N ECT E D!

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When I was little, I dreamed about being: Mom: A physical therapist. I had two sisters with disabilities, so there were a lot of therapists in my home, and I wanted to learn how to help children in that way, too. Once I got to college, I just changed my path slightly, and got a degree

eet the Lebow family! Laura and Jeremy will be celebrating 12 years of marriage this year! Jeremy grew up in the Tumwater/Olympia area as a pastor’s kid, while Laura grew up in Cashmere. They met when Laura went into the Lakewood YMCA to get a tour. Jeremy, working at the Y at the time, gave her a tour and, eventually, a ring! They moved back to the Wenatchee area almost four years ago when Jeremy started to work at Doanes Medical Equipment for Laura’s dad (Laura’s parents, Ben and Ben Ellis, own Doanes Medical Equipment and Doanes Pharmacy in Cashmere). Laura was a teacher in the Tacoma area, and now serves as the Director of Children’s ministry at Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church. They are actively involved in their church’s AWANA program and Jeremy recently directed the church’s first Upward Basketball league, which brings basketball and the Gospel together for kinder-2nd graders. They have four beautiful daughter, Clara, 6 years old, Twins, Emma and Savannah, 4 years old, and baby Jenna, 5 months old. The Lebow family is definitely an asset to our community and have been a great blessing to so many!

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in Special Education. Dad: The best basketball player in the world. Now that we have kids….: Mom: I feel like we have to be really intentional about getting time together as a couple, and time alone for some breaks. We were just joking the other night about when our next “break” might be, and saying, “Well, probably when Jenna (our five month old) graduates from high school. Hang on, honey! Just 18 more years!” Dad: Now, I want to be the best dad in the world, a good role model to them, and hopefully teach them the ways of the Lord. My kid’s surprise me because they: Mom: They can understand a lot more than I think they do. Kids are like little sponges, and can soak up more information, more Bible verses, more of just about anything than we give them credit for. Dad: Are girls. Enough said. Our favorite family activity is: Mom: Playing at parks, heading to the Cashmere pool in the summer or splashing in the kiddie pool in our backyard, playing together in our church gym during the winter months when it is cold. We are NOT winter sports people, so we have to work harder to get active somehow during the winter. Dad: Playing games together, either active or board games.

Mom (Laura) is the best at:

Something that might surprise you about me is:

Mom: I think I am the best at teaching the kids and looking at everything

Mom: I lose patience with my kids pretty much on a daily basis. I need to

through the lens of making things educational.

be on my knees daily, asking the Holy Spirit to fill me to overflowing, or I

Dad: Showing our girls that God is #1, Husband is #2, and they are #3.

won’t have enough to make it through the day. On days that I don’t take the time to start with prayer, those are the days I struggle the most.

Dad (Jeremy) is the best at:

Dad: My favorite station to listen to on my Satellite Radio I have in my

Mom: At being silly and spontaneous with the girls.

work truck is the 70’s station.

Dad: I am more patient of the two of us. What I love about our family is: What’s your secret for balancing it all?

Mom: My girls have really learned to “go with the flow” since I came back

Mom: Letting go of a lot. Our house is messy most of the time, and we are

to work. They know that we are in ministry, and that they have to be

lucky if we stay on top of the dishes and laundry and vacuum once a week

flexible with their own needs. They are willing to be taken care of by a lot

or so. Our kids choose their outfits themselves, and OCCASIONALLY

of different sitters or friends and, although we have a predictable routine

have their hair done, but most of the time, we walk out the door, looking

and schedule most days, they can adjust to necessary changes if they

like we just got up, especially on Sunday mornings when Daddy gets ¾ of

need to. Oh, and they all love Jesus and sharing what He has done with

the girls ready and brings them to church himself.

their friends.

Dad: Selecting activities based on what we really want to spend our time

Dad: Even though we aren’t perfect, we make Jesus the center of our

doing together or separately and sticking with those.

family. Also, we enjoy spending time together, doing all sorts of things!

When the kids are all grown, we are going to:

If I was stranded on an island with one book and one meal, they would be:

Mom: Rest for a bit. Then, enjoy being grandparents, serving in our

Mom: My Bible and probably something Mexican, like some enchiladas or

Church, loving others. And maybe a trip to Europe someday would be nice.

tacos. Oh, and dark chocolate would be a must.

Dad: Do foster care again (we did for about 2 years when Clara was a baby

Dad: The Bible and some good prime rib.

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in Tacoma) and continue to strive to be a light in our community for Jesus.

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What’s left on your bucket list? Mom: Traveling to Italy or Greece someday. Dad: Seeing a Texas Rangers game in their home stadium in Arlington Before I had kids, I never thought I’d: Mom: Be “one of those moms” who doesn’t have it

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all together, let’s her kids have a cookie every darn

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time we go to the grocery store, gives them way

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too much sugar, threatens discipline a few times a day, but never follows through, and basically just

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fumbles through it, with a lot of grace. But I also never thought I’d love four little people as much as I do.

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Dad: Have so much love for four little GIRLS.

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Favorite family hang out in Wenatchee area: Mom: Any park with play equipment and swings. Dad: Our Church, particularly the gym. We are there a lot. Our go-to place to eat in Wenatchee: Mom: Red Robin for all the birthday dinners. McDonalds or Wendy’s drive through more times

than we really should admit. Dad: Bob’s Classic…. Oh, wait, was this supposed to be a family place, or just my personal favorite?

All-In-One Gym

Our favorite thing about living here is: Mom: A slower pace of life with a LOT less traffic!

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After 10 years in Tacoma, we were thrilled to be able to get anywhere quickly!

KidFIT Kickboxing Tuesday @ 6:30pm

KidFIT Class Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 6:15pm

Dad: Four seasons. I grew up with lots of rain, so I love getting some snow (I am a Christmas fanatic, so especially then!) and love the beautiful falls! My favorite thing about Jeremy is: Mom: His servant heart. He does so much for us, but also for everyone he comes into contact with.

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He is kind and easy to love. His love for Jesus is

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obvious in everything he does.

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My favorite thing about Laura is: Dad:

Her desire to teach our children about

the love of Jesus and how to have a personal relationship with Him. She is my best friend, and

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I enjoy spending time with her more than anyone else.

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Coloring Contest

Please see page 28 for contest details May/June 2014

My Family:

Kid Connect Coloring Contest Rules Your child, age 3-10 may color page 27 and/or draw a picture of their family on page 28 (do both for added entry into the drawing!). Age Categories are: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Winner will receive: A $10 Blue Spoon Gift Card, 4 tickets to any AppleSox home game, and a $20 Academic Toolbox gift card. Mail entries to: POBOX 347, Cashmere, WA 98815 -OR- drop off at Academic Toolbox (2127 N Wenatchee Ave). One color page/drawing per child. Entries must be received by June 1, 2014. Winners will be announced soon after on www.ncwkidconnect.com and on Kid Connect’s facebook page. (facebook.com/ncwkidconnect) Be sure to “like” us on Facebook for future contests! It PAYS to follow Kid Connect!

Child’s Name: Parent’s Phone Number and/or email: 28

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Summer Camps Water Get in the Water! Where to play: Wenatchee City Pool, Rotary Splash Pad, Wading Pools at 3 different parks, YMCA, WRAC, Eastmont Community Pool, Velocity Swimming, Cashmere Pool, Leavenworth Pool, The River (Confluence Park, Hydro Park, Walla Walla Park, Loop Trail off 19th St. in East Wenatchee, & Rocky Reach Dam). And if you’re up for a short drive, Lake Chelan, Chelan Slidewaters, Moses Lake Aquatic Center, Quincy Aquatic Center. YMCA “Y Splash” June 2-6 - Mon-Fri – 4:45, 5:30, 6:30, 7:15 @ Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center, 980 3rd St NE, East Wenatchee. A series of 5 free swimming lessons. All classes are 45 minutes. Ages 3-12. Register @ wenymca.org or in person at the Y, 217 Orondo in Wenatchee. Swimming Lessons @ Wenatchee City Pool, 220 Fuller St. Begins June 16th. Sessions are two weeks, 30 minutes in length. 6 Class times to choose from. Wenatcheewa.gov, 888-3288 Public Swims Wenatchee City Pool, 220 Fuller St. Mon-Fri – 1-2:45, 3-4:45 Saturdays – 11-12:40, 1-2:40, 3-4:40 Low Admission fees ($1-$2 Kids, $3 Adults) Family rates & Season Passes also available. Rotary Park Splash Pad Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am – 8pm Park Wading Pool Program June 23-Aug 15, Mon-Fri, 1-5pm Washington Park (110 S Miller St), Methow Park (420 Methow St.), Pennsylvania Park (219 Pennsylvania Ave). No need to register for this FREE program! Just come to the park for some wading pool fun! Cool off on your own or join recreation staff as they lead games, arts & crafts, activities & more. For ages 6-14. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Cashmere Pool A favorite among Wenatchee Valley residents. Heated, outdoor pool. Shallow, wading area for parents and tots. Raining mushroom tree, large tube slide. Only downfall really is the lack of shade. Swim lessons are also offered. Open swim is every day, 1pm-5pm and M-F, 6pm-8pm

Aja Umland Springboard Diving Camp 12-1pm July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 Monday @ SPORT Gym, Tues-Friday @ Wenatchee City Pool Taryn (former Division 1 collegiate diver) teaches beginner jumps and dives and for the more advance divers flips and twisters. $85 – sign up for all three sessions save $30. www. sportgymnastics.com 667-1538

GENERAL Summer Day Camp w/ Wenatchee Parks & Rec. June 16-Aug 22, Mon-Fri, 7:30-5:30pm Activities include field trips, arts & crafts, games, swimming & much more! Registration begins April 1st. You may sign up for one week or the whole summer. For children exiting kindergarten through 5th grade. $20/day or $88.50/week (if you pre-register) East Wenatchee Parks and Rec Day Camps Join Eastmont Parks & Recreation for a summer filled with tons of games, activities, sports, arts & crafts, swimming and much more! Registrations must be turned in by the Friday prior to each week. To register, go to eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia Ave in East Wenatchee. For Ages 6-11. $20 per Full Day or $12 per half days (3 day minimum). $80 for 5 Full Days or $70 for 4 Full days. Camp times are 7:30am5:30pm. (12:30 is the half day mark, may attend either morning session or afternoon for a half day). Every Wednesday they take an all day field trip to a fun destination in the area. This year’s themes are as follows: Week 1, June 16-20 Safety Week Week 2, June 23-27 Career Week Week 3, June 30-July 3 Go Green Week Week 4, July 7-11 Hollywood Week Week 5, July 14-18 Time Travel Week Week 6, July 21-25 Sports Week Week 7, July 28-Aug 1 Adventure Week Week 8, Aug 4-8 Mad Scientist Week Week 9, Aug 11-15 Around the World Week Week 10, August 18-22 Wild About Animals Week 11, August 25-29 Celebrations Week

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Special needs Social Program This program provides recreational opportunities twice a month for individuals w/ developmental disabilities. Activities include dine out nights, game nights, volleyball, BBQs, dances & more. Contact the Wenatchee Parks & Rec. Department @ 888-3283 for additional information or a brochure.

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Summer Parks Camps and Rec Kids in the Creek Field Days May 6,7,8 8am-2:30pm @ Entiat National Fish Hatchery. A hands-on, interactive, engaging experience for high school students. A field day investigating the stream ecosystem, exploring & experimenting: invert investigator, habitat sense, fish health, what’s in the H20, watershed wonder & more. Contact Amanda Levesque: amandal@cascadiacd.org. No prior experience is needed, on-site training is provided. www.kidsinthecreek.org Nature in My Hands For campers entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. July 7-11 from 10am-3pm. $200 What could be more fun than fort building, sprinkler games, bug hunts, and making art?! This camp has something for everyone! We’ll spend the mornings outside investigating all that nature has to offer. In the afternoon, we’ll tie it all together in the studio by drawing, painting, and sculpting our favorite discoveries. Go to http://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/ about-us/programs/summer-camp to register. Last year’s camp sold out, so register soon! ecoVille: Inspired by Nature, engineered by YOU. For campers entering 6th, 7th & 8th grade. July 21-25 from 10am-3pm. $200 The world needs your innovation and creativity! Are you up for a design challenge this summer? This is an exciting opportunity for you and your friends to imagine and build your own model ecoVillage. Mornings will be spent in the field exploring in nature, digging for bugs, listening for birds, finding lizards, and much more. In the afternoon, we will use what we’ve learned about our environment to envision and construct a model village for this amazing site. This will be a week of scientific investigation, working together, using tools, stretching our imagination, and having fun! Go to http:// wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/about-us/ programs/summer-camp to register. Last year’s camp sold out, so register soon! Outdoor Adventure For campers entering 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. August 4-8 from 10am-3pm $300 This camp is going to be a true outdoor adventure! Campers will experience nature in a new way as they challenge themselves through team building exercises, rock climbing in the stunning Icicle Canyon, and kayaking or SUPing along the Icicle River. Certified guides and all gear and equipment will be provided. Campers will leave with great memories, increased confidence, and perhaps the love

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of a new outdoor pursuit. Go to http:// wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/about-us/ programs/summer-camp to register. Last year’s camp sold out, so register soon! I’m Not Lost, I’m Exploring June 23-26, hosted by Joyful Scholars Montessori Elementary We live in an amazing valley, full of exciting landmarks and beautiful playscapes. Join us as we take daily outings exploring these gems. Limited spaces available. 9am-12:30pm. $100-$150 donation/week. For ages 4-10. Location will be confirmed upon registration. To register, visit www.joyfulscholars.org or call 699-8286. Top Chef July 28-31, hosted by Joyful Scholars Montessori Elementary Join us on a culinary adventure! We will find out where our food comes from, how it’s sold, and how restaurants operate behind the scenes. In addition, campers will test their measuring and chemistry skills to whip up special treats. 9am-12:30pm. $100-$150 donation/week. For ages 4-10. Location will be confirmed upon registration. To register, visit www. joyfulscholars.org or call 699-8286. Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp June 9-August 22, M-F, 6:30am-6pm Mini Golf, Swimming, Roller Skating, Bowling & much more! Registration opens May 19th. %09-543-9980 or www.kidexpert.org Choose from two location: James McGee, 4601 Horizon Drive in Pasco or the Main Branch, 801 N 18th Ave. in Pasco. Part Time: $85, Full Time: $120 DSHS Accepted.

Academic Reading Readiness Workshop July 7-10, for ages 4-5. 10:30am-11:30am @Academic Toolbox $55, Class limit is 12, so sign up early! Contact Anni at 679-2740 or email at WenatcheeReading@gmail.com Class is Hosted by Academic Associates Learning Center. Learn more @ wenatcheereading.com

Sports Special Olympics Training (8 yrs. +) Sowa.org 888-3283. Golf practice begins June 9, Mondays 6-8 - $5 Rock Island Golf Course. Softball Practice begins June 11, Wednesdays 6-8 - $5 Wenatchee Valley College Softball field.

Mega Sports Camp: Game Plan @ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. July 13-17 6pm-8:30pm for Kinder-5th graders. Choose from soccer, basketball, cheerleading or Drama. FREE! Register online at www.wenfmc.org/upstreet or call 662-1502 High Powered Soccer Camp @ Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee June 29-July 3, 5:30pm-8:00pm Soccer skills, drills, games, bible lessons, skits, and songs. For kids entering 1st-5th graders. Registration is $15. You can register online at www.saddlerockepc.org/childrens-ministries or call 663-1187 AppleSox Youth Instructional Clinics Baseball and Softball instruction For boys and girls, ages 6 and up, who want to improve their baseball and softball skills. Learn proven hitting, fielding, pitching and throwing techniques to help them reach their athletic goals. Athletes will also enjoy the coaches, players and facilities of the AppleSox while being in an excellent instructional environment. At Paul Thomas Sr. Field (Wen Valley College). Session 1: Pitching June 23-25 Session 2: Hitting June 30- July 2 Session 3: July 8-10 All sessions are 9am to noon and are $75 per 3-day session. Register online. Applesox.com/ community/youth-clinics.html Be a Bat Kid for the Wenatchee AppleSox Baseball team! Each participant will receive an official future power hitter’s bat kid jersey to keep. You must be at least 12 years old, have a good understanding of the game and be available for at least one complete series (up to three games). Registration forms are available at the AppleSox office, 610 N Mission St. #204. Applesox.com/community/ bat-kids.html British Soccer Camps June 23rd-27th at Eastmont Metropolitan Park District Soccer Fields. Camp includes a free ball and t-shirt. $10 late fee if payment is received after June 13th. For ages 3-16 years. Please visit eastmontparks.com for more information, including a detailed schedule of times according to age. This is the largest, most popular camp program in the USA and Canada! Depending on age bracket, camp cost ranges from $73-$163. To register, go to www.eastmontparks.com or at 255 N Georgia

Golf Instructional Camp July 8-10, 6pm-8pm @ Highlander Golf Course. For ages 8-18 years. $50, includes t-shirt if registered by June 27th. To register, go to www.eastmontparks.com or at 255 N Georgia. Join the Highlander Golf Course’s Head Professional for the 15th Annual Golf Instructional Camp. Participants will learn how to swing a golf club, drive, chip, putt a ball, basic rule knowledge and much more! Golf Clubs are available, for free at the Golf Course, to those participants who do not have their own.

For boys and girls, 8-12 years $50 includes a t-shirt if registered by June 6th. To register, go to www.eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia. Improve your soccer skills this summer! Improve skills that you already have or learn the basics of dribbling, passing, ball control, positioning, shooting, offense and defense. This is a great camp for beginning and experienced players alike and this is a great way to meet new friends who enjoy playing soccer as much as you do! Instructors are the WVC Men’s Soccer Team.

Wildcat Tennis Camp June 16-20, 9am-11am @ Eastmont Junior High Tennis Courts. For ages 6-18, beginner to intermediate. $50, include t-shirt if registered by June 6th To register, go to www. eastmontparks.com or at 255 N Georgia Learn the game of tennis or improve on skills that you already have! During the 15th Annual USTA & Wenatchee Valley Tennis Association’s Wildcat Tennis Camp you will improve your stroke, learn strategies, participate in matches and learn about conditioning and nutrition. Racquets are available if you do not have your own. Instructor is EHS Head Tennis Coach, Lance Lorrain and staff

Tennis Lessons Advance your skills with individual or small group tennis lessons during the summer. The sessions do not build upon each other and are open to any skill level. The instruction will vary, depending on the skill level. Rackets are available! For ages 6-18 years old, beginnerintermediate. $60 per session. All sessions are from 9am-10:30am. Session 1: June 24, 26, July 1 & 3. Session 2: July 8, 10, 15, & 17. Session 3: July 22, 24 29, & 31. To register, go to www.eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia. Be sure to register a couple of weeks prior to the session to avoid a late fee. All lessons are at the Eastmont Park Tennis Courts in East Wenatchee

Strikers Baseball Camp June 23-25, 9am-12pm @ Eastmont Community Park 4Plex. For ages 6-12, $55, includes t-shirt if registered by June 13th. To register, go to www.eastmontparks.com or at 255 N Georgia. Join the Strikers Baseball Team and Coaches this summer and improve your skills and build new ones! This camp will be focusing on FUN and looking specifically at pitching, fielding and hitting to get you ready for the upcoming season. Skateboarding Camp June 23-27, 6-8pm @ Kenroy Skate Park For ages 8-18, Beginner to Intermediate. $50 includes a t-shirt if registered by June 13th. To register, go to www.eastmontparks. com or in person at 255 N Georgia Always wanted to learn how to skateboard? Now’s your chance to learn from some of the best skateboarders in town! If you already know how to skate, not a problem. We will be dividing the camp into beginner and intermediate groups. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist pads. Instructors are the Revolution Skateboarding Team. Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20, 1pm-3pm @ Eastmont Community Park Soccer Field

through fun games and exercises. Cost is $135 and includes a leather soccer ball and t-shirt. July 14-18, 9am-3pm at Walla Walla Point Park. Register at www.skyhawks.com or call (866) 849-9936 Skyhawks Basketball Camp For ages 7-12, coaches lead athletes through game-speed drills and exercises, focusing on ball handling, passing, shooting, defense and rebounding. They will put their skill to the test in an end-of-the-week tournament. All participants receive a basketball, t-shirt and merit award. $135. July 16-20, 9am-3pm at Foothill Middle School. Register at www. skyhawks.com or call (866) 849-9936 Hershey Track and Field Hershey Track is designed to promote physical fitness and participation. Pre-register for

Tiny Hawk Soccer Camp For ages 3-4, camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. @ Walla Walla Point Park, 8am-8:45am. $59/child. Three, one week sessions: July 7-11, July 1418, or July 28-August 1. Register at www. skyhawks.com or call (866) 849-9936 Mini-Hawk Camp For ages 4-7, this program helps young children explore soccer, baseball and basketball in a day camp setting. July 7-11 or July 28-August 1 at Walla Walla Point Park, 9amnoon. $109/child. Register at www.skyhawks. com or call (866) 849-9936

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Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp For ages 7-10, designed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, flag football and soccer are taught in a safe and structured environment with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun. June 30-July 3, 9am-3pm at Walla Walla Point Park. $115/child. Register at www.skyhawks.com or call (866) 8499936 Skyhawks Soccer Camp For girls and boys, ages 7-12, this camp teaches the fundamental skills of soccer

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this program on-line on wenatcheewa.gov or call 888-3282. For ages 9-14. The District Meet is June 14th and the State Meet is June 28th in Vancouver. Cost: $35/$38.50. Begins May 19th. Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 6pm-7:30pm at Wenatchee High School Track.

Fruit Tones Studio Music Classes for Birth-Kindergarten Thursday 10-10:40 Begin June 19th Fridays 10-10:40 Begin June 20th 7 week classes $90, $60 for siblings Fruittonesstudio.com See ad page 47

Youth Tennis Lessons For ages 7 and older. Lessons focus on the fundamentals, including ground strokes, serve and volley-play. Lessons are at Walla Walla Point Park. Cost is $27. Register at wenatcheewa.gov or call 888-3282. Beginners are 9am or 10am, Intermediate is at 11am. Sessions are: July 7-11, July 14-18 or July 21-25.

Stage Kids Musical Theater Camp 1 week, half day camp @ Riverside Playhouse June 23-27, ages 4-7 --or-2 weeks, full day camp @ Riverside Playhouse August 11-22, ages 8-14 Visit stagekidswa.org or page 26 for more info

Summer Symphony Camp June 22-28 @ Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. $550 + $400 room/board www.icicle.org An inspiring and intensive week Music/Theater/Arts of orchestral study and performance for young Summer Stage Theatre Camp @ the PAC musicians. Musicians will then perform at the Grades 3-5, June 23-27, 9am-3pm $300 Leavenworth Farmers Market with a finale Grades 6-8, June 30-July 4, 9am-4pm, $250 concert in the beautiful Snowy Owl Theater. See page 3 for more information. Register Campers have the options of day camp only online at pacwen.org/events/summer-stage or overnight. Overnight campers will also have traditional camp opportunities such as hiking, Music Together Summer Sampler mini golf, rafting, horseback riding, board games, June 30-July 2, 10:30am movie nights, talent shows & scavenger hunts! @ Academic Toolbox, 2127 N Wenatchee Ave For children ages 1-5. Must be accompanied Young Artist Theater Camp—Session One by an adult. Experience 35 minutes of music July 20-July 26 @ Icicle Creek Center for play including instruments, rhythmic chants, the Arts in Leavenworth. An extraordinary singing, and movement. These free Music overnight and day camp for aspiring young Together sessions are offered by Fruit Tones actors, director and playwrites ages 7-20. Studio and will allow you to experience our Learn from theater professionals who have mixed age, Parent-Child classes we offer worked in Seattle, New York and on Broadway. throughout the year. Please join us for some All classes, master classes and workshops music fun! Join us one day or all three! Class cater to each students’ specific needs and skill size is limited to the first 12 children and level through a safe and nurturing environment. their accompanying grown-up each day. www. Additional activities, such as horseback riding FruitTonesStudio.com and rafting are also available. $600 + $400 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FruitTonesStudio room/board. Scholarships available and must be Call Jimmi Wilson at 665.3165 for more info submitted by May 23rd. icicle.org Lucas Cohen

Young Musical Theater Camp—Session Two Aspiring young musical theater performers will work with an amazing team of musical theater professionals to become “triple threats” of the stage: acting, singing and dance! Singers and non-singers will learn to find their voice, dancers and non-dancers will learn to move on stage with confidence and all students will learn to apply excellent acting techniques. A musical production will be performed on Sunday afternoon. $600 + $400 for room/board. Scholarships available and should be submitted by May 23rd. www.icicle.org Young Pianist Camp August 3-August 10 @ Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. This Pianist camp welcomes young aspiring pianists ages 13-18 for a week long session of individual

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lessons, practice, master classes and workshops, inspiring nature hikes, and outings to Leavenworth. Young artist concert on the last day of camp. Apply for camp @ icicle.org overnight camp is $800, day camp is $475

Dance/Gymnastics/Cheerleading Wildcat Cheerleading August 18-22, 9am-10:30am at Eastmont Community Park Soccer Field For 6-14 year olds. To register, go to www. eastmontparks.com or in person at 255 N Georgia St. in East Wenatchee. $50, include t-shirt if registered by August 8th Cheerleading games, activities, cheers, drills and dance routines. Learn how to work together and discover what cheerleading is all about. Instructed by EHS Cheerleaders Gymnastics, Dance & Tumbling camp At SPORT Gymnastics July 14-17 Mon-Thurs 9am-Noon Ages 5-7 & 8-12 “Movie Star Week” Games and crafts will be based on the theme. On the last day the kids dress up as their favorite movie star or movie character and we have a contest of best costume. Fun dances taught by Taryn Harris, Gymnastics & Tumbling by SPORT Gymnastics $80 www.sportgymnastics.com 667-1538 Gymnastics, Dance & Tumbling camp At SPORT Gymnastics July 21-24 Mon-Thurs 9am-Noon $80 Pirate Week! Games and crafts will be based on the theme. Last day will be a treasure hunt. www.sportgymnastics.com 667-1538 SPORT Gymnastics 8 Week Summer Class Session June 16-August 13 (no classJune 30-July 5) Mon/Wed – 2 ½ - 4 yrs. – 4:00-4:45 $80 Mon/Wed – 6 - 12 yrs. – 4:00-5:00 $99 Mon/Wed – 4 - 12 yrs. – 5:00-6:00 $99 Mon/Wed – 7 - 13 yrs. – 6:00-7:00 $99 Try gymnastics for 50% off regular prices!

YMCA Camps (Overnight) - lwycamp.org Mini Camp (Grades K-2) $215 4 day/3 nights – perfect for first time campers Discovery Camp (Grades 2-4) $395 Great Camp w/ something for everyone. Explore a little bit of everything Discovery Art Camp (Grades 2-4) $550 A focus on art, but also w/ all the traditional camping and activities and fun!

Discovery Horse Camp (Grades 3-4) $550 A focus on horseback riding and horses,but also w/ all the traditional camping & activities Discovery Fishing Camp (Grades 2-4) $550 Learn basic fishing skills, but also w/ all the traditional camping and activities and fun! Discovery Sup Camp (Grades 2-4) $550 SUP = Standup Paddle Boarding, but also w/ all the traditional camping and activities and fun! Explorer Fishing Camp (Grades 5-7) $550 Fishing skills, but also w/ all the traditional camping and activities and fun! Explorer Camp (Grades 5-7) $395 An experience that will provide time of reflection, fun & challenge. Kids need a break from the “ordinary”, Traditional summer camp at its finest. Explorer Horse Camp (Grades 5-7) $550 Horseback riding, trail rides, horsemanship instruction, but also w/ all the traditional camping and activities and fun!

Kingdom Chronicals VBS: Standing Strong in the Battle For Truth @ Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee July 28-August 1, 9:00am-11:30am For kids entering K-5th graders Register online at saddlerockepc.org/childrensministries or call 663-1187 A $5/child donation is suggested High Powered Soccer Camp @ Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church 1400 S Miller St. in Wenatchee June 29-July 3, 5:30pm-8:00pm Soccer skills, drills, games, bible lessons, skits, and songs. For kids entering 1st-5th graders. Registration is $15. You can register online at www.saddlerockepc.org/childrens-ministries or call 663-1187

Mega Sports Camp: Game Plan @ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. July 13-17 6pm-8:30pm for Kinder5th graders. Choose from soccer, basketball, cheerleading or Drama. FREE! Sign up online at www.wenfmc.org or call 662-1502.

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Explorer Hike Camp (Grades 5-7) $550 3 Day, 2 Night hiking trip in the Wen. Forest Explorer SUP Camp (Grades 5-7) $550 SUP = Stand Up Paddle Boarding Wilderness Explorer Camp (Grades 6-8) $550. 3 Day, 2 Nights. Will cover approximately 20 miles and will challenge and enchant campers at the same time. Leadership Development Program (Grades 8-9) $745. Two week camp where positive leadership values are instilled, workshops, training, and practical experience included. Family Camp Memorial Day or Labor Day weekends. An old fashioned family camp experience.

Vacation Bible School Faith Lutheran VBS August 11-15, “Weird animals: Where Jesus’ love is one of a kind”. Check out faithlutheranwen.com/vacation-bible-school for more info or call 884-7623 Wen. First United Methodist Church VBS 941 Washington St., Wenatchee June 16-19, 9am-11:30am Kids entering 1st thru kids entering 6th grade 509-663-1607 www.firstumchurch.org

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Day by Day Calendar Your Guide to FUN in the Wenatchee Valley Note from Nikki: All events with a RED BOX around them take place in Leavenworth. Also, don’t miss the weekly events in a separate box on page 35! We have them placed there so that they don’t jam up the entire calendar, hiding other new events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier as you can go through and highlight, for yourself, the events you want to attend this spring. Happy Planning and Enjoy!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan

7th Annual Wenatchee Renaissance Faire 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth St. in Wenatchee Knights, Jousting, Pirates, Fairies, Gypsies, Peasants, Shakespeare, Belly Dancers, Fire Breathers, Story Tellers, Blacksmiths, Music, Rapier, Swords, Archery, Leather, Castles, Games, Crafts, Shields, and more. Saturday April 26, and Sunday April 27 at the Wenatchee Valley College. You can watch various knights, jousters on horseback, pirates, fairies, gypsies from Clan Bosko, listen to a story from Shakespeare, practice archery, see lots of leather goods, play with the games, and etc. Over 30 merchants and wonderful entertainment at this two day event. Lots of family friendly interaction. $9 for Adults, $6 for Children ages 6-17, Free for Kids 5 and under, Free For WVC Students w/valid ID. For More Information: Matthew Harrison, 669-0202 or wenrenfaire.com

Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets available at PAC box office, pacwen.org, 663-ARTS or at the door Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet Layla Anderson

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Z-Country Showdown 7pm at Memorial Park (corner of Orondo and Chelan) Contestants compete in the local level of the National Country Showdown Talent Show. Columbia Chorale presents: “Give My Regards to Broadway” 7:30pm at Wenatchee High School, 1100 Millerdale St. Tickets @ pacwen.org or PAC box office. Come enjoy an evening of favorites from the musical stage as the Chorale performs songs from some of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals. More info: 663-5256

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The Keyes Fibre Youth Parade 11:00am Begins at Triangle Park (corner of Cherry and Orondo). Parade Route: Orondo and Mission Street. Over 4,500 children, ages 14 and under participate in this celebration! Visit appleblossom.org for more information Ride the Miniature Train 1:00-5:00pm at Riverfront Park, 155 Worthern St. Adults $3 Kids $2. 8886240 for more info. Spring Artisan Fair 10am-5pm @ Pybus Public Market, 7 N Worthern St. Over 40 local and regional vendors of crafts, gifts, jewelry, décor, art and so much more! Pybuspublicmarket.org, 888-3900.

Weekly Events by Day EVERY MONDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Indoor Park @ Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee 9:30-11am, for ages 5 and under. $7 per child, $3 for siblings.

Love Project Led by Dr. Robert Brizee Wednesdays at 7pm in the upper rom of First United Methodist Church, September-May. All are welcome. For more info, contact Dr. Bob Brizee at 662-6745. This group will choose which forms and expressions of love in marriage, with children, extended family, hurtful relatives, persons who hold radically different values, persons who have violated others. This group will take seriously Jesus’ “Love Your Enemy”.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 10am-11:30 at Cahmere United Methodist Church, 213 S Division in Cashmere. For more information, please contact Jordan Metulis at 662-6761. NCW Young Life Meets every Monday Night 7:30pm-9:00pm @ Pybus Market in the Event Center. Navigating the teen years is a challenge, an adventure, and exciting ride...a scary ride! It’s a time of life when you’re searching for serious answers and serious direction. It’s also a time when you feel all alone. The leaders understand where teens are at, and have an ear and heart to listen, to hang out, to help get through this volatile and crazy time! If you are a teen or know a teen that is looking for a lot of fun and some real answers to what’s going on, come chill with us. This is a place you can be real, be yourself, be accepted & have a great time.

WVC Hepcats Swing Dance Lesson from 7-8pm, Dance from 8-10pm. All ages welcome! $5/night or $35 year membership. Come as you are and no need for a partner! Line Dancing 7:00pm at Alt 12 Fitness in Wenatchee. Free for members, $5 for non-members. More info, 289-0125

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30-11am, for ages 6 and under. $5 per child, $9 per family (Through May)

Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30-11am, for ages 6 and under. $5 per child, $9 per family. (Through May)

Scottish Dancing 6:30pm at Irish Dance Studio in Wenatchee. All levels welcome. more info, call 663-3743

Citizenship Classes FREE; 6:30-8:30p, at Faith Lutheran Church, 224 Benton Street in Leavenworth. Citizenship classes to prepare for the citizenship application & exam. Bi-lingual classes Tuesday nights, Materials provided, English classes are offered simultaneously. Employers inform your employees! Takes place at P.D. Elementary. You can join classes any time! For more info, email office@faithlutheran. org or call 548-7010.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children in your life to learn through play! 10:00am-11:30 at Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St. in Wenatchee.

in your life to learn through play! 9:00am-10:30am AND 11:00am-12:30pm at Hope Childhood Development Center in Wenatchee. NOTE: No class on May 23rd, due to the holiday weekend. For more information, please contact Jordan Metulis at 662-6761. Nights Out, Lights Out Public Ice Skate @ The Rink at Town Toyota Center. 7pm-9pm $5 admission, $2 skate rental. 667-7847, towntoyotacenter.com

EVERY SATURDAY Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 9:30-10:45 and 11-12:15pm for ages 6 and under. $5 per child, $9 per family (Through May) Indoor Park @ Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia in Wenatchee 8:30-10am, for ages 5 and under. $7 per child, $3 for siblings. Famer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Inside Pybus Market, 7 N Worthen St. in Wenatchee Opening Day: May 10th!! Social Dancing Waltz, Swing, Night Club, Latin, Country. 7:00pm on Saturdays at Mountainview Fitness in East Wenatchee. Beginner lesson until 7:30pm, open dance until 9:30pm, no partner needed. $5. For more information, 630-2947 Ema Mckenner and the Tooth Fairy

EVERY FRIDAY Play Gym @ SPORT Gymnastics 10-11:30am, for ages 6 and under. $5 per child, $9 per family (Through May) Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group A Free, fun and interactive time for the children

May/June 2014

Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan Sportsman’s Warehouse Grand Opening Grand opening ceremonies start at 8am, including a personal welcome by Mayor Steve Lacy, foods, etc. and the store will open at 9am Earth Day with iLa Yoga At Riverfront Park in Wenatchee. 12pmTyse Coe and Shelby Dagget

2pm an outdoor yoga class for all levels from 12-1 and the slackline will be set up for you to try. This event is by donation only, with all proceeds benefitting Wenatchee Outdoors, an amazing resource to the Valley for the many outdoor activities available in our community! www. ilayoga.com Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen. org, 663-ARTS or at the door Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet 2nd Annual Washington Comedy Festival @ Performing Arts Center Plaza, 123 N Wenatchee Ave. 12pm-5pm is FREE; 6:30-11pm is ticketed (pacwen.org to get tickets!) Rory Scovel headlines this

great event, showcasing the best standup comedian and improvisers from around the country. This is a day and night event with a beer garden, music, comedy and more. Visit www.laphpro.com for a schedule and list of comedians. Or call Alex Haley at 509-421-0548 Wenatchee Valley Super Oval: Apple Blossom 125 @Wenatchee Valley Super Oval in East Wenatchee. Gates open @ 4pm, Time Trials @ 5pm, racing @ 6pm. 125 Lap Tri-Track Super Late Models, Pro 4 Trucks, Thunder Cars, and Super Tuners. Tickets: $20 Adults, $8 Kids. www.wvso.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 CrossSport Warrior Challenge 9am-4pm @ Walla Walla Park, 1351 Walla Walla Ave Obstacle Course for ages 5 and up. Divisions are 5&6, 7-12, and 13 & up. Can enter as an individual, tandem, or tribe of 4. Warrior-challenge.com 7th Annual Wenatchee Renaissance Faire 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth St. in Wenatchee.

Storytimes Cashmere Library

Chelan Library

300 Woodring 782-3314

310 Douglas Street 662-5021

417 Bradley 682-5131

Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

Story Time: Mon. Tues. & Wed. 10:30am

Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

East Wenatchee Library

Baby Rhyme Time: Fridays 10:00am in the Children’s room

14138 Kinzel Street 748-1517

271 9th Street NE 886-7404 Story Time: Tuesdays 10:30am Stories, Songs, Poems, Action Rhymes

Peshastin Library 8396 Main Street 548-7821 Story Time: Wednesdays 11:30am

Wenatchee Library

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Pajama Story Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm Come in your PJ’s! All Ages

Leavenworth Library 700 Highway 2, 548-7821 Story Time: Fridays 11:30am

Entiat Library Story Time: Wednesdays 10:00am

Academic Toolbox 2127 N Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee Story Times: May 15th and 16th 10:30am

Knights, Jousting, Pirates, Fairies, Gypsies, Peasants, Shakespeare, Belly Dancers, Fire Breathers, Story Tellers, Blacksmiths, Music, Rapier, Swords, Archery, Leather, Castles, Games, Crafts, Shields, and more. Saturday April 26, and Sunday April 27 at the Wenatchee Valley College. You can watch various knights, jousters on horseback, pirates, fairies, gypsies from Clan Bosko, listen to a story from Shakespeare, practice archery, see lots of leather goods, play with the games, and etc. Over 30 merchants and wonderful entertainment at this two day event. Lots of family friendly interaction. $9 for Adults, $6 for Children ages 6-17, Free for Kids 5 and under, Free For WVC Students w/valid ID. For More Information: Matthew Harrison, 509669- 0202 or visit www.wenrenfaire.com Pepsi-Cola Youth Day at Apple Blossom Great Performances and activities just for kids. Art 4 Kidz awards @ 3pm, Prospector Pies Eating Contest at 3:30pm, Dance Studios perform, singers, bands…..etc., all performed by kids! @ Memorial Park (corner of Orondo and Chelan) FREE appleblossom.com

Ride the Miniature Train 1:00-5:00pm at Riverfront Park, 155 Worthern St. Adults $3 Kids $2. 8886240 for more info. Earth Day in Leavenworth 12pm-4pm at Lions Club Park in Leavenworth (347 Division St). This is always a fun, FREE community event with live music, prepared food, a farmer’s market, a wide variety of booths, displays, hands on and fun activities for the whole family! Stop by iLa Yoga’s booth to win a free yoga membership and try out their slackline. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org

Free Fridays! Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 S Mission St. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-7pm www.wvmcc.org

The first Friday of every month is FREE!

Spring Artisan Fair 10am-5pm @ Pybus Public Market, 7 N Worthern St. Over 40 local and regional vendors of crafts, gifts, jewelry, décor, art and so much more! Pybuspublicmarket.org, 888-3900. Motorcycle Extravaganza 1-3pm @ Riverwest Retirement, 900 N Western. FREE event, and open to the public. Come by and celebrate 10 years of fun and fantasy. More info: Jeril, 509662-2797

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Ask about our Quality Dental Plan financing option! May/June 2014

Friday, Saturday & Sunday All Summer! Village Art in the Park

9:00am-6:00pm in Downtown Leavenworth Beginning May 2nd. (Thursdays will be added during July and August) Check out all the amateur & professional artists and their work. Art in the park sales commisions are used as college scholarships for students pursuing arts. Visit www.villageinthepark.org for more. Family Friendly Movie Night 6-9pm @ Munchen Haus (709 Front St. in Leavenworth) 548-1158 FREE. 10% of the proceeds (of food and beer) benefit Upper Valley Co-op Preschool

have a copy of childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate and fill out a registration form. Questions? Contact Ed Knaggs, 860-1937. www. applesox.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

38th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Friday - Sunday@ Memorial Park (corner of Orondo & Chelan) Wander through Memorial park and join over 100 talented artists, musicians, and crafters from throughout the Northwest. Appleblossom.org Friday & Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet

THURSDAY, MAY 1

Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan

MONDAY, APRIL 28 Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet

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Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket. org for more details. Wenatchee AppleSox MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Competition 5-8pm @ Paul Thomas Sr. Field, Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth St. Age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 FREE competition, parents just need to

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan Classy Chassis Parade 6:30pm - Claim your spot on the parade route early! Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen.org, 663-ARTS or at the door Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet Puppet Show 2-4pm @ Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas. Free puppet show for all ages! NCRL Puppeteers. Apple Blossom Promenaders Square Dance Weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Vale Elementary School in Cashmere Friday: 7pm-10pm, Saturday: 10am11:30am, 1pm-4pm, & 7pm-10pm, Sunday: 10am-12pm. Free to watch; Dancers $35, $25 teens, $70 families.

GS Long CO. Bull riding Blowout 6:00pm @ Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave. Over 35 professional bull riders will be competing. New: Kids Zone! Kids under 12 can ride a mechanical bull for free! Also, face painting and lots of fun for the whole family. And for the tykes up to 50lbs, we will see who can hold on to sheep’s wool the longest during the Mutt ’n Bust ‘n. Come early to hear music by a local band.

Apple Blossom Run 8am. Prior to the Grand Parade @ 9:40, runners have a choice of four events: 1 mile kids run for grades 1-8; 5k run, 5k & 10K walk. All events start at the Apple Bowl. Kids run is free, all others are $12 if pre-registered, or $15 on race day. All participants receive an Apple Blossom Run T-shirt. Register @ Festival Office, Ballard Ambulance & online @ wvmedical. com or call Sandy 663-8711.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Friends of Library Book Sale 9am-2pm @ 310 Douglas St (library) Something for everyone! Paperback, Hardback, CD’s, DVD’s, videos and books and tapes. More info: call Wenatchee library (662-5021)

Apple Blossom Grand Parade 11am @ Triangle Park (Cherry & Orondo) Parade route: Down Orondo, left on Wenatchee Ave. Ends @ 7th St. 3 on 3 Apple Blossom Basketball Tournament @ Walla Walla Point Park, 1414 Walla Walla Ave Outdoor tournament. Adults on Saturday, Kids 3rd-12th grade. Boys and Girls play on Sunday. For more info contact Paul Floyd 264-7663 Antique Car Club Display 1-4pm @ Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 127 S Mission St. Contact info@wvmcc.org or 888-6240. Most antique automobiles that carry dignitaries in the Parade will be on display in the parking lot of the Wenatchee Valley Museum right after the parade. Downtown Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast 6:30-10:30am @ Triangle Park (corner of Cherry & Orondo) All you can eat pancake breakfast including pancakes, eggs (with or w/out ham) juice, milk & Coffee. $5 in advance @ Apple Blossom Festival Office, online @ appleblossom.org or $6 @ gate. More info: Tom Irvin 509-662-0200 Kids Day Crafts 11am-2pm – First Saturday of each month @ Craft Warehouse Crafts and Costs vary (usually only $1$5). Visit craftwarehouse.com and click on events to find the current months crafts (for adults and kids)

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Apple Blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) 9am-4pm – 5201 4th St N.E., East Wenatchee @ the field. This annual event features aircraft of all shapes & sizes from the early days of aviation to modern day turbine powered aircraft and from electric & g10 fuel powered to the large gas & kerosene powered models. The aircraft include military, civilian, & historic aircraft throughout aviation history. FREE! Contact rcfan1943@hotmail.com Ride the Miniature Train 1:00-5:00pm at Riverfront Park, 155 Worthern St. Adults $3 Kids $2. 8886240 for more info. 38th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Friday - Sunday@ Memorial Park (corner of Orondo & Chelan) Wander through Memorial park and join over 100 talented artists, musicians, and crafters from throughout the Northwest. Appleblossom.org Friday & Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

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Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan GS Long CO. Bull riding Blowout 6:00pm @ Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave. Over 35 professional bull riders will be competing. New this year:

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Kids Zone! Kids under 12 can ride a mechanical bull for free! There will be face painting and lots of fun for the whole family. And for the tykes up to 50lbs, we will see who can hold on to sheep’s wool the longest during the Mutt ’n Bust ‘n. Come early to hear music by a local band. Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen.org, 663-ARTS or at the door

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Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am-Noon @ Home Depot Build a flower planter – just in time for Mother’s Day. Free hands on workshops; designed for children ages 5-12. Kids get to keep their craft, get a certificate of appreciation, a workshop apron & a pin. 1st Saturday of every month. Classy Chassis Car Show 10am-5pm @ Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee Come see all the cool vehicles you saw in the parade and enjoy good food, lots of vendor booths, fun for the whole family!

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Classes Offered Spring ll 2014 Sparks: 18-35 months **Parent Participation Required**

Igniters: 3-4 yr olds W NE

Flames: 5-6 yr olds

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April 28th - June 9th (Mondays) Flames: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Flares: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

April 29th - June 10th (Tuesdays) Igniters: 11:15AM - 12:00 Sparks: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Igniters: 6:00 - 6:45 PM $56.00 per 6 week session $12.00 Annual Player Card For more info go to wvsportsplex.com or call 888-5200

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Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28May 1, $25 per bracelet Apple Blossom Promenaders Square Dance Weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Vale Elementary School in Cashmere Friday: 7pm-10pm, Saturday: 10am11:30am, 1pm-4pm, & 7pm-10pm, Sunday: 10am-12pm. Free to watch; Dancers $35, $25 teens, $70 families.

SUNDAY, MAY 4 Wenatchee United FC @ Wenatchee Apple Bowl, 1101 Millerdale Ave Soccer Game vs Bellingham United

Apple Blossom Fun Fly (Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers) 9am-4pm – 5201 4th St N.E., East Wenatchee @ the field This annual event features aircraft of all shapes & sizes from the early days of aviation to modern day turbine powered aircraft and from electric & g10 fuel powered to the large gas & kerosene powered models. The aircraft include military, civilian, & historic aircraft throughout aviation history. FREE Event! Contact rcfan1943@hotmail.com for more info. 3 on 3 Apple Blossom Basketball Tournament @ Walla Walla Point Park, 1414 Walla Walla Ave. Outdoor tournament. Adults on Saturday, Kids 3rd-12th grade. Boys and Girls play on Sunday. For more info contact Paul Floyd 264-7663 Entertainment in the Park Apple Blossom Festival - Runs Daily during lunch and dinner and all day on weekends. Corner of Orondo and Chelan 38th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Friday - Sunday@ Memorial Park (corner of Orondo & Chelan) Wander through Memorial park and join over 100 talented artists, musicians, and crafters from throughout the Northwest. Appleblossom. org Friday & Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 2:00pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets available at PAC box office, pacwen.org, 663-ARTS or at the door Funtastic Shows Carnival Apple Blossom Carnival at Riverfront Park (foot of 5th St. in Wenatchee). Weekdays opens @ 5pm, weekends, opens @ noon. Free Admission. Pay one price nights are April 28-May 1, $25 per bracelet

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TUESDAY, MAY 6 Bike Community Basics 7pm @ Pybus Market May is National Bike Month! Have you thought about taking on the commuter challenge? Are you new to commuting? Want to know more about the basics of bike commuting in the valley? Come to this informative session to learn about

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Sweethearts for Kids Benefit Luncheon Supports the work of Children’s Home Society of Washington in Wenatchee. 11:30-1pm at Wenatchee Convention Center, 201 N Wenatchee Ave. $250 for more info, please call 663-0034

THURSDAY, MAY 8 Michael Cooper: Masked marvel and Wondertales 6:30pm @ PAC, Michael Cooper spins tales and weaves stories using an unusual and colorful cast of characters. Creating a world where dogs wear hats, wild stallions are tamed, giant noses sneeze and fish bait candy to catch children in a pond, Masked Marvels & Wondertales is unforgettable experience. He captivates his audience with tales of thrilling adventures, silly antics and outlandish possibilities. Recommended for ages 4+. Tickets are $9-$22 in advance. pacwen. org, the PAC box office, or 663-ARTS. Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen. org, 663-ARTS or at the door

Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket. org for more details.

FRIDAY, MAY 9 Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen. org, 663-ARTS or at the door

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Wenatchee Apollo Club Spring Concert 7:00pm @ PAC, Apollo Club was formed in 1910 to share the joy of singing to enrich the community life through song and to be ambassadors for good will in the Wenatchee Valley and Central Washington. Tickets are $15 and at pacwen.org, PAC box office or by calling 663-ARTS.

Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom. org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen.org, 663-ARTS or at the door Leavenworth Lion’s Club Community Breakfast Adults, $6, children $3, under 3 are free. Have fun while the Lion’s Club prepares your breakfast with eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and milk. @ Lion Club Park in Leavenworth. 548-6776 Apple City Roller Derby @ Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St. ACRD vs Rolling Hills Derby Dames. Applecityrollerderby.com, 509888-5200 USTA Play Day & Court Dedication Eastmont Community Park Tennis Courts 11am-12:30pm. Come check out the newly resurfaced tennis courts, test them out and stay for the court dedication and ice cream social that is being put on by the CTA!

Maifest Entertainment all day Saturday and at noon, the Maifest Grand March begins. Don’t miss the horse gallantry, the wagon, Bernese Mountain dogs, and of course, the Trachten adorned parade goers and the Mai Pole Dancers! www.leavenworth. org/event/Maifest-2014

Lowes Build & Grow Kids Clinic 10am-11am @ Lowes Kids get an apron, safety goggles, patch and a wooden project to build. Fun activity & great way to get involved with your kids! 2nd Saturday of every month. Craft kit varies. FREE

Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 2:00pm and 7:30pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N

SAIL Health Fair (Stay Active & Independent for Life) 9am-3pm @ Pybus Public Market. The Wellness Place’s SAIL Health fair is

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SUNDAY, MAY 11 Art Lovers Sunday 10am-4pm at Pybus Market, 7 N Worthern St. The perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. Meet and visit with over 20 local artists who will be booth displaying their work as well as practicing their craft in action. info@pybusmarket. org, 888-3900. Children of Eden Apple Blossom Musical, 2:00pm @ Riverside Playhouse, 233 N Wenatchee Ave. MTOW.org, appleblossom.org Show Dates: April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 4, 10, 11 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: PAC box office, pacwen. org, 663-ARTS or at the door Mother’s Day Tea 11:30am at Ohme Gardens. Regular Admission plus menu choices for brunch. Ivy Wild Catering will be offering this special brunch. Also, Michael’s Photography, complementary plant for all moms.

Washington State Parks FREE Days No discover pass needed! Wondering what state parks offer and want to get a backstage pass to the best nature show? Check out your local state parks for your first step to becoming a natureloving, adventure-taking, trail-hiker! Local Parks include: Confluence Park (333 Olds Station Rd), Squilchuck (Below Mission Ridge), Lincoln Rock State Park ( 13253 SR2E), Peshastin Pinnacles (7201 N Dryden Rd in Dryden) and Daroga State Park (1 S. Daroga Park Lane in Orondo).

TUESDAY, MAY 13 La Cenerentola (the Met: Live in HD) 7pm @ Snowy Owl Theater, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth (7409 Icicle Rd) 548-6347 $25 general, $20 student/senior. Gioachin Rossini’s operatic take on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella is considered to be one of his greatest operatic achievements. Successful Breastfeeding 6:30-8:30pm in Rooms A & B, 1201 S Miller Street in Wenatchee (the Hospital). The basics of breastfeeding, troubleshooting, pumping, resources and more. Free! Contact Joan at 665-6140 or jslack@cwhs.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 4th Annual Tea “School Days” 1-4pm @ Upper Valley Museum in Leavenworth (347 Division St) $30/

person. Style show by Sandy for Temptations Boutique. The Select Choir from Cascade High School, two speakers talk about their school days. A variety of teas provided locally, with homemade scones and other goodies. Seating is limited. Call 458-0728 for reservations. www.uppervalleymuseum.org

THURSDAY, MAY 15 Storytime @ Academic Toolbox 10:30am Storytime & Craft with a fun Summer Theme! 2127 N Wenatchee Ave Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest May 15-18th. Discover the natural beauty of North Central Washington. Birding is the heart of the weekend, but other activities include wildflower walks, arts events, and family activities to ensure fun and learning for everyone and for birders of all skill levels. For more information, please visit www. leavenworthspringbirdfest.com Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket. org for more details.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Stars on Ice 7:30pm @ Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave. Featuring Olympic Gold Medalists, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, straight from Sochi. Tickets: starsonice.com or towntoyotacenter.com

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SATURDAY, MAY 17 Family Canoe Adventures 10am or 11:15 @ Confluence State park. These free paddling trips are designed to introduce participants to canoeing. Volunteers from the Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club will teach the basics of paddling a canoe on land and in the Columbia River. Minimum Age: 6. Space is limited. Wenatcheewa.gov 888-3284 Columbia Valley Community Health “Girls on the Run” Superhero 5K Fun Run 9am @ Pybus Market This family friendly, untimed race starts at 9am and awards will be given to the best dressed Superhero. The GOTR program is an after school program for girls in 3-8th grades that focuses on body image, positive decision making and playing a role in their community. As the girls progress through the program, they train for a 5K, which is the culmination of the program. For additional info, contact Marlen Mendez. 845-0734 Armed Forces Day Celebration 11-3pm @ Pybus Market Free BBQ lunch for military members, veterans and their families, plus veteran’s information and activities for the kids. More info contact Kari Strain 663-3907

High Art 7:30pm at PAC. An elegant fusion of dance, original music, storytelling, circus arts and rich theatrical design. With acts occurring simultaneously in the air and on the ground, the show is full of visual excitement and intellectual stimulation. High art has audiences of all ages spellbound. Tickets: $19-$29 in advance. Pacwen.org, PAC box office or 663-ARTS. Natural Childbirth Instruction A one day natural childbirth workshop @ Wenatchee Midwife Service and Childbirth Center. 9:30am-1:30pm, $200 and includes lunch and materials. Class limit is 6 couples so sign up quick! (another workshop will be coming in late June…. Follow Natural Childbirth Instruction on Facebook to stay tuned). For more info, call Libby at 669-2728. NCW Iris Flower Show 8am-4pm at Pybus Market For more info, contact Phyllis Barnett, 663-3163 or Elm Jensen, 667-0519 Racing 6pm @ Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, Fancher Field Road, East Wenatchee Columbia River Legends Thunder Cars, Super Tuners, Mini Super Stocks, Youth Tuners. Wvso.com. 663-8551.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 Junior Service League Prom Dress Giveaway 10-2pm @ Pybus Market For more info, contact Cori Bautista,

JSLW President, jslw.cori@gmail.com or 630-0650

TUESDAY, MAY 20 Valley Academy of Learning Spring Music Recital, 5:30pm-7:30pm @ Pybus Market. For more info, contact Connie Celustka 860-4066 Infant CPR for Family & Friends 6:30-8:30 @ Central WA Hospital, 1201 S. Miller St. Classrooms 1 & 2 Infant CPR and choking management. $7. Contact Joan Slack for more info, 6656140, jslack@cwhs.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Music Fun @ Academic Toolbox 10:30am Music fun with Jimmi from Fruit Tones Music Studios. Academic Toolbox, 2127 N Wenatchee Ave

THURSDAY, MAY 22 Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket. org for more details. Happy Birthday to Kid Connect’s Owner, Nikki Cox! It’s the big 3-0!

SATURDAY, MAY 24 Wenatchee United FC @ Wenatchee Apple Bowl, 1101 Millerdale Ave Soccer Game vs Spokane Shadow

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Wenatchee Youth Circus 10:30 and 7pm showings. 10:30 shows are only $1, adults, $5 youth $3, Family $20 at Thousand Trails - 20752 Chiwawa Loop Rd. Plain, WA 763-3217

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MONDAY, MAY 26 Happy MEMORIAL Day!

THURSDAY, MAY 29 Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket.org for more details.

FRIDAY, MAY 30 Relay For Life @ Eastmont High School Rilya Scott

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Relay For Life @ Eastmont High School Walk for Autism 8am-5pm @ Walla Walla Point Park. 509433-4677 for more info. Racing 6pm@WVSO Fancher Field Road Bump to Pass Invitational. WESCO Winged Sprints, Thunder Cars, Minis Super Stocks, Super Tuners, Youth Tuners. Wvso.com 663-8551

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TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Successful Breastfeeding 6:30-8:30pm in Rooms A & B, 1201 S Miller Street in Wenatchee (the Hospital). The basics of breastfeeding, troubleshooting, pumping, resources and more. Free! Contact Joan at 665-6140 or jslack@cwhs.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 AppleSox Home Opener 7:05pm @ Paul Thomas Sr. Baseball Stadium, 1300 Fifth St Wenatchee Baseball game vs San Francisco Seals

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33 Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket.org for more details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Home Depot Kids Workshop 9am-Noon @ Home Depot Find out closer to the date what this month’s project is on homedepot.com (search for kids workshop) Free hands on workshops; designed for children ages 5-12. Kids get to keep their craft, get a certificate of appreciation, a workshop apron & a pin. 1st Saturday each month. Kids Day Crafts 11am-2pm – First Saturday of each month @ Craft Warehouse Crafts and Costs vary (usually only $1$5). Visit craftwarehouse.com and click on events to find the current months crafts (for adults and kids) Washington State Parks FREE Days In honor of National Trails Day and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing Weekend, No discover pass needed! Are you wondering what state parks offer and want to get a backstage pass to the greatest nature show in the world? Check out your

local state parks for your first step to becoming a nature-loving, adventuretaking, trail-hiking Washingtonian! Local State Parks include: Confluence Park (333 Olds Station Rd), Squilchuck (Below Mission Ridge), Lincoln Rock State Park ( 13253 SR2E), Peshastin Pinnacles (7201 N Dryden Rd in Dryden) and Daroga State Park (1 S. Daroga Park Lane in Orondo). Lion’s Club Community Breakfast Adults, $6, children $3, under 3 are free. Have fun while the Lion’s Club prepares your breakfast with eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and milk. @ Lion Club Park in Leavenworth. 548-6776

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Bike N’ Juice Festival 9am-noon; Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle to Leavenworth Ski Hill for this unforgettable ride! Bike races for 2-12 years old and even the adults get to have some fun! Visit bikenjuice.com for more information or read more on page 9.

Red Devil Challenge 8:45am. 25K &10K Trail runs. Start & finish at Sand Creek Trailhead near Cashmere. Runwenatchee.com. Register: runwenatchee@gmail.com or 387-0051 Wenatchee United FC @ Wenatchee Apple Bowl, 1101 Millerdale Ave. Soccer Game vs Vancouver Victory Washington State Parks FREE Days In honor of National Trails Day and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing Weekend, No discover pass needed! Are you wondering what state parks offer and want to get a backstage pass to the greatest nature show in the world? Check out your local state parks for your first step to becoming a nature-loving, adventuretaking, trail-hiking Washingtonian! Local State Parks include: Confluence Park (333 Olds Station Rd), Squilchuck (Below Mission Ridge), Lincoln Rock State Park ( 13253 SR2E), Peshastin Pinnacles (7201 N Dryden Rd in Dryden) and Daroga State Park (1 S. Daroga Park Lane in Orondo).

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MONDAY, JUNE 9 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33 Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket.org for more details.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Happy FRIDAY THE 13th!

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 “Can You Feel It” Fabulous Feet Annual Recital. 2pm and 7pm @ the PAC Purchase tickets at pacwen.org box office or 663-ARTS Lowes Build & Grow Kids Clinic 10am-11am @ Lowes FREE! Kids get an apron, safety goggles, patch

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and a wooden project to build. Fun activity & great way to get involved with your kids! 2nd Saturday each month. Craft varies. Washington State Parks FREE Days In honor of National Get Outdoors Day, no discover pass needed! Are you wondering what state parks offer and want to get a backstage pass to the greatest nature show in the world? Check out your local state parks for your first step to becoming a nature-loving, adventuretaking, trail-hiking Washingtonian! Local State Parks include: Confluence Park (333 Olds Station Rd), Squilchuck (Below Mission Ridge), Lincoln Rock State Park ( 13253 SR2E), Peshastin Pinnacles (7201 N Dryden Rd in Dryden) and Daroga State Park (1 S. Daroga Park Lane in Orondo).

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Father’s Day Golfing 9am-5pm at Ohme Gardens, 3327 Ohme Rd. in Wenatchee. Bring the family and celebrate Dad and Grand-Dad with 9-hole putt-putt golf on six different lawns throughout the Gardens. Prizes will be awarded! Regular cost to get into gardens stands. 6625785 www.ohmegardens.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Locals Night at Pybus Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket.org for more details.

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 19-22. Celebrate accordion music from ethnic to jazz. Features performances in Festhalle, Grange and Gazebo! Also, enjoy competitions, workshops, jam sessions and free accordion lessons. Many events are free. For Festhalle performance costs: www.accordiancelebration.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival June 20-22 at Chelan County Expo Center (Fairgrounds in Cashmere, 5700 Westcott Ave) Featuring: The Boxcars, Della Mae, Prairie Flyer, Green Mountain Bluegrass Band, and Sunday morning Gospel Show. Instrument workshops for Adults and Kids! www. cashmerecoffeehouse.com/wrbfest.htm AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 19-22. Celebrate accordion music from ethnic to jazz. Features performances in Festhalle, Grange and Gazebo! Also, enjoy competitions, workshops, jam sessions and free accordion lessons. Many events are free. See website for Festhalle performance costs. www.accordiancelebration.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Andrew York Lineman Rodeo 8am-4pm @ Walla Walla Point Park, 1414

Walla Walla Ave. See lineman from around the NW test their skills in competition at the Lineman Rodeo. There will be team & apprentice lineman categories, plus activities for the whole family. Ducky Drop, spectator pole climb, kids “be a lineman” photos, kids face painting & games. Ayrodeo.com, 661-4551 Wenatchee United FC @ Wenatchee Apple Bowl, 1101 Millerdale Ave. Soccer Game vs Westsound FC Bavarian Battle 10am-5pm @ Leavenworth Ski Hill The Bavarian Battle is a gnarly 5K obstacle run held in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth. Racers will jump, slide, climb, hop and crawl their way to the finish line. 11:15 – Junior Race Starts 12:00 – Race Heats Begin 3:00 – Food, Beer and Music. After last race best team costume award overall & distance group awards. Online registration closes June 19th. Day of registration closes @ 10:30am. Space is limited, first come, first serve. Email events@skileavenworth.com AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33 Leavenworth Lion’s Community Breakfast Adults, $6, children $3, under 3 are free. Have fun while the Lion’s Club prepares your breakfast with eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee and milk. @ Lion Club Park in Leavenworth. 548-6776 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 19-22. Celebrate accordion music from ethnic to jazz. Features performances in Festhalle, Grange and Gazebo! Also, enjoy competitions, workshops, jam sessions and free accordion lessons. Many events are free. See website for Festhalle performance costs. www. accordiancelebration.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 22 AppleSox Home Game. See schedule/details on page 33

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 19-22. Celebrate accordion music from ethnic to jazz. Features performances in Festhalle, Grange and Gazebo! Also, enjoy competitions, workshops, jam sessions and free accordion lessons. Many events are free. See website for Festhalle performance costs. www. accordiancelebration.org

MONDAY, JUNE 23 AppleSox Home Game. See page 33

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 AppleSox Home Game. See page 33

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 AppleSox Home Game. See page 33

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Locals Night at Pybus: Movies, Business gathering, live music, and cooking demos. Pybuspublicmarket.org for more details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Celebrating Cashmere (Formerly known as Founder’s Day) Grand Parade begins at 11:30, Art/ Crafts and Food vendors, Ping Pong Drop at 1:30, kids’ activities, bounce houses, face painting, games and entertainment. A day of family activities for all! On Cottage Ave and Riverside Park . Also children’s activities at Cashmere’s Museum. cashmerechamber.org, 782-7404 2014 Walk to Remember with Compassionate Friends @ Walla Walla Point Park. To remember all the children we have lost, including miscarriages and stillbirths. for more info on how to participate, please call Carol @ 665-9987 Racing 6pm @ Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Early Stocks – Can/AM Challenge, 50 Westcoast Vintage Racers, Thundercars, Super Tuners, Youth Tuners. Wvso.com

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This year, at Bible Study Fellowship, we are studying the book of Matthew. I sat down to write this devotional today, but couldn’t get this one particular story our BSF leader shared out of my mind. I hope you find it as encouraging as I do.

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“God Gives to us generously, but then expects us to multiply it for the kingdom of God.”

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What has God given you, or entrusted you with? In this parable, the slaves got “talents” (or money). They were told to take care of it until the owner got back. They each got different amounts and two of them doubled their money and one was so afraid of losing it, he buried it until the owner returned. The owner throws him out and says “For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” (Matthew 25:29). Our BSF leader then told us about when her son was taking swim lessons and was on the diving board. The intructor was in the water saying “JUMP! I will catch you!” But the boy was still afraid. After a good amount of time, he finally jumped and the instructor caught him. The parents watching this swim lesson all began to cheer. “Having faith”, she said, “is like jumping off the diving board. If fear is holding you back, then you don’t Jesus very well. Because He will catch you EVERY time! Yes, you will get wet. You may get water up your nose or chlorine in your eyes, or not be able to see for a moment, but He WILL catch you!” So what has God entrusted you with? What talents has He given you? He trusts in us that we will glorify Him, even in the midst of hardship. He has entrusted us with our families, our kids. He has entrusted us with the Bible. With people around us who do not believe in God. With our job. What else? Are you using the gifts and talents God has given you to further God’s Kingdom? And how can you MULTIPLY what God has given you?

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

SAVE THE DATE Independence Day Celebration, July 4th Bring the entire family to Walla Walla Point Park to celebrate! Visit the food & craft vendors starting at 1pm. Live music & entertainment kicks off at 4pm and goes until the fireworks display at approximately 10:15. FREE! Kinderfest, July 4th --FREE to kids! 11am3pm in Leavenworth. Giant Slip n’ Slide, Old fashioned 4th of July games, face painting and ballooning, arts & crafts, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, L-Bow the Clown @ 11:30 and 1:30pm, Kiddie Parade at 11:00am. August 17 Color Rush! 9am at Pybus Public Market (7 N Worthern St). An untimed event (5K, 3.1 miles), designed to be fun and promote healthy living. Every kilometer, participants will be blasted with a colored powder. And if that doesn’t brighten up your life enough, there is a massive group multi-color powder toss at the end. Bring your friends, your family, and even your stroller! Run, walk, stroll or crawl, just come out and enjoy the colorful outdoors! Want to learn more about these kinds of runs, search for color run on YouTube. Space is limited to only 1500 runners/walkers. Registration includes t-shirt, bib, wristband and a packet of color for the huge blast at the end. Early Registration ends July 1st and is $40. Standard ends August 15 and is $50. Children 6 and under are free. Dave Ramsey’s GENERATION Change, for teens age 13-18At Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, 1601 5th St. www.wenfmc.org 6621502 for more information Preview Sunday, September 7 9 week classes begin Sunday, September 14. Generation Change is a Bible study designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money—and how it all works together. In the three individual three-

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week teaching series, students are equipped with biblical principles to BE who God created them to be, DO more with their money, and GO out into the world ready to write their story. Each series includes lesson DVDs featuring Dave Ramsey and his daughter, Rachel Cruze, as well as a guide for leading the study and a student workbook for each participant. The class can be led in three separate three-week studies or combined into a nine-week study through all three series consecutively. What is each lesson about? Series 1: BE Who God Created • Be Yourself - Your identity isn’t in what the world says, but in what the Word says. • Be Realistic - Don’t let advertising and peer pressure shape your view of yourself. • Be Aware - Debunk the most common teen money myths. Series 2: DO More With Your Money • Do the Details - Discover the difference between wants and needs. • Do the Math - Learn the ins and outs of budgeting, saving and investing. • Do Your Part - Understand what it means to be a good steward. Series 3: GO write your story • Go Debt Free - Commit to a debt-free life. • Go to Work - Discover your unique calling. • Go the Distance - Follow God’s plan through the college years and beyond Is your Wenatchee high school student getting ready to register for Fall classes? Don’t forget about Launch Pad during Zero Hour! The Launch Pad is a place where students can connect with God and their friends, during school hours, in a way that encourages them to launch into their world fully equipped to live out their faith. We offer Christian Release Time Bible Classes (taught by local youth pastors/workers) that high school students can sign up for. The Wenatchee Launch Pad is a partnership with Launch Ministries, Inc. Meets Tuesday-Friday from 7am-8:05am @ Church of the Nazarene across the street from the high school. Register online (and learn more!) at www.releasedtimewenatchee.com *All students that register before May 15 will have their $25 registration fee waived!*

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