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Back to School EXPO Saturday, Aug. 8 9am to 2pm Greater Naples YMCA • Vendors with the information Collier parents need to get the school year off to a good start • Face painting, tattoos and arts & crafts • Giveaways, door prizes and more!

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AUGUST 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS

in every issue . . .

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ON THE COVER

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ONLINE THIS MONTH AT NEAFAMILY.COM

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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REEL LIFE WITH JANE Family Movie Reviews

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

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COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NEWS

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FAMILY MEALS

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CITY CONNECTION City of Naples Parks Department News and Events

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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CENTERFOLD CALENDAR

on the cover…

12 Is Your Child Overwhelmed? Four tips to help your child cope with stress.

by Sandra Gordon 36 Giving Back: Local School Supply Drives Naples-area children are in need of basics like shoes, underwear and school supplies. Here’s how you can help.

38 Creative Back to School Photos Technical and creative tips to make your first day of school photos extra special. by Peggy Farren and Andrea Breznay West and Devin are the 6 year old sons of Linh and Cherry Lam. The boys start first grade at Montessori Academy this month. They have a 4 month old brother. Linh is an artist and business owner and Cherry is an artist and photographer.

Cover photo by Peggy Farren of Avant Garde Photography • (239) 263-7001

40 High School’s Final Year 11 Ways to support your college-bound child.

by Diane Turner Maller 42 Team Sports A year-round directory of local sports leagues for children.

by Stacy Nicolau

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THIS MONTH: Back to School

The summer is flying by and it’s almost time for the first day of school. Your family will have a little over 2 weeks to enjoy your last days of vacation and to get ready for the coming year. I hope you make the most of each day before the busy days of the school year arrive.

Most Collier children will be returning on Monday, August 17 so our Back to School Expo on August 8 is the perfect time to gather some information on services you will need for your family for the coming months. We’ll be at the Greater Naples YMCA so please stop by to say hello! You’ll find a variety of vendors including local businesses and non-profit organizations plus the Collier County Sheriff’s Department, Collier County Fire Department and Collier County Public Schools representatives. It’s always a fun day so be sure to get there early.

Most of this issue is devoted to back to school. Cover photographer Peggy Farren and I had fun shooting this month’s cover and the photos that accompany our creative back to school photos article on pages 38-40.

You’ll also find a list of local organization sponsoring back to school drives or giving out supplies and clothing to children in need on pages 36-37.

Stacy Nicolau has been hard at work compiling the Team Sports Directory on pages 42-45. You’ll find dozens of entries in 12 different sports. We’ll post the information online and keep it updated throughout the year so you know when it’s time to sign up for each sport.

Finally, it’s time for our annual Cover Kids Contest. This year Mercato is sponsoring the event and the Grand Prize winner will receive a photo package as well as a gift certificate from GiGi’s. We choose our 12 finalists first and then you’ll have a chance to vote on your favorite online. This is the ONLY chance you have to see your child on our cover so head to neafamily.com for information on how to enter your children’s photo for consideration.

Happy Back to School!

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REEL LIFE WITH JANE

By Jane Louise Boursaw

Family Movie & DVD Reviews N

ew movies this month include the animated family film “Underdogs,” a Khalil Gibran book adaptation, and a couple of remakes -- “Fantastic Four” and “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray this month. Note that release dates are subject to change.

SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE PG for rude humor • Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Preview: 4 of 5 Reels

Get ready for an avalanche of wool from the latest Aardman Animations film (I love these films). When Shaun the Sheep decides to take the day off and have some fun, his mischief inadvertently leads to The Farmer being taken away from the farm to the Big City. As Shaun, Bitzer and The Flock make plans to rescue the missing Farmer, it’s a story about how we sometimes forget to appreciate the things we have in life and the people who love us. This movie introduces us to two new Aardman characters: Trumper, the animal warden who rules the city’s animal shelter with a rod of iron; and Slip, an inner city orphan dog who helps Shaun save the day.

FANTASTIC FOUR Not yet rated; likely PG-13 • In Theaters 8/7 Ok for Kids 12+ • Reel Preview: 4 of 5 Reels

Directed by Josh Trank (“Chronicle”) and inspired by the “Ultimate Fantastic Four” comics (the first arc of which was written by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar, with Joe Kubert illustrating), this movie offers a modern take on Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team. The story centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The team must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. The cast includes “Whiplash’s” Miles Teller as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, “House of Cards” star Kate Mara as

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Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, “Fruitvale Station’s” Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm/ The Human Torch, and “Snowpiercer’s” Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm/The Thing.

THE PROPHET

backdrop of the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War, this spy thriller centers on CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Ilya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer), who are forced to put aside longstanding hostilities and team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization that’s bent on causing chaos via nuclear weapons and technology. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a vanished German scientist, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal organization. It’s a race against time to find him and prevent a worldwide catastrophe.

UNDERDOGS Not yet rated; likely PG • In Theaters 8/14 Ok for Kids 7+ • Reel Preview: 4.5 of 5 Reels

Not yet rated; likely PG • In Theaters 8/7 Ok for Kids 8+ • Reel Preview: 4.5 of 5 Reels

From The Weinstein Company and director Juan Jose Campanella comes this animated adventures featuring the voices of Matthew Morrison, Ariana Grande, Nicolas Hoult, Bella Thorne, Katie Holmes, and John Leguizamo.

The story follows Jake (Morrison), a shy but talented foosball player whose passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura (Grande). With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace (Hoult), in a foosball game, but everything changes when Ace becomes the world’s best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium.

He starts to destroy everything, kidnaps Laura in the process, and just when all hope seems lost, the toy figures from Jake’s foosball table come to life. He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura, reclaim their village and save the day with the help of his team, his town, and a little magic.

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON II: THE GREEN LEGEND

Based on Khalil Gibran’s best known fictional work, this animated production involves collaborations across many borders. Each of the 89-year-old classic’s chapters is directed by a different award-winning filmmaker, including Tomm Moore, Nina Paley, Michal Socha and others, with Roger Allers (“The Lion King”) connecting the narratives together. Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Quvenzhane Wallis, John Krasinski, Alfred Molina and Frank Langella are a few of the actors voicing characters in the film. One of the best-selling books of all time, “The Prophet” has sold more than 100 million copies since its original publication in 1923. The Lebanese-born Gibran is the third most-read poet in history, after Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu, and has been translated into more than 40 languages.

PG-13 for action violence, some suggestive content and partial nudity In Theaters 8/14 • Ok for Kids 13+ Reel Preview: 4 of 5 Reels

Oh boy! I loved this TV show when I was a kid, and the big screen version directed by Guy Ritchie doesn’t disappoint. Set against the

Not yet rated; likely PG-13 In Theaters 8/28 (IMAX/Netflix) Ok for Kids 15+ Reel Preview: 3.5 of 5 Reels

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2000 film that centers on a story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword, and one last opportunity at redemption. Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Yu Shu Lien, and the film also stars Eugenia Yuan, Jason Scott Lee, Roger Yuan, Harry Shum Jr, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and Donnie Yen as Silent Wolf.

NEW ON DVD/BLU-RAY: FREE WILLY Not Rated • On Blu-ray 8/4 • Ok for Kids 6+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels

Captured at sea and confined in a small tank at an aquatic park, Willy (Keiko the orca whale) is an unhappy and unpredictable attraction. No one understands Willy – except a scruffy street kid named Jesse (Jason James Richter) – who knows what it’s like to be without a family.

Together these two form a special bond...one so strong that they’re willing to risk it all to find a way home! Lovely to see this 1993 classic family film on blu-ray.

DISNEYNATURE’S MONKEY KINGDOM Rated G • Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels

This sweet film from Disneynature throws a spotlight on a newborn monkey and its mother.

Struggling to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic

group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins in the jungles of South Asia, they’re joined by a rich cast of forest characters. Life is grand, food is plentiful, and safety is assured -- but only if you’re lucky enough to be born on the higher rungs of the Troop’s social ladder. But this young mother and her infant find themselves in a constant state of hunger and peril from higherranking monkeys. It’ll take a lot of ingenuity, hard work, and a little luck to change their place in the world.

with Ira (Alan Alda), whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, “The Longest Ride” explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

THE LONGEST RIDE

The first “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” movie was fun and silly (because we need that sometimes, right? ), and this sequel is more of the same, though perhaps not quite as good as the first movie. After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. So he heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter Maya (super cute Raini Rodriguez) before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers.

Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, partial nudity, and some war and sports action Ok for Kids 13+ • Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels

Horses, romance and Nicholas Sparks. What could be better?

Based on the bestselling novel

by Sparks, this romantic drama centers on star-crossed lovers Luke (Scott Eastwood), a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia (Britt Robertson), a college student embarking on her dream job in New York City’s art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection

PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 Rated PG for some violence Release Date TBA • Ok for Kids 7+ Reel Review: 2.5 of 5 Reels

JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM One Reel – Even the Force can’t save it.

Two Reels – Coulda been a contender Three Reels – Something to talk about.

Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick!

Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

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HAPPY, HEALTHY FAMILY

By Sandra Gordon

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Is Your Child Overwhelmed?

t’s a vicious cycle. The more the stress response gets triggered--when the brain’s limbic system floods with chemicals, our hearts pound faster and our muscles tense—the more sensitive the brain becomes to it. As a result, feeling stressed can become your child’s go-to response to not just life-threatening events, like the threat of an oncoming car, as it was intended, but everyday life, such being called on in class, a pop quiz or trying out for the travel soccer team.

All kids feel anxious from time to time. And who can blame them?

From the pressure to succeed at an earlier age, to jam-packed weekdays and weekends filled with homework, sports practices, music lessons, play dates, birthday parties and other extracurricular activities, it’s easy to feel frazzled. You can help your child develop the needed skills for staying calm.

Your Child’s Brain—On Stress Being in a chronic state of fight or flight can influence your child’s mood and behavior, her ability to form relationships with others, and just enjoy being a kid. It can also affect your child’s intellectual potential.

Still, tests, the pressure to achieve, the latest technology, social media and extracurricular activities aren’t going away.

“There’s a lot we can’t do about the society our kids are growing up in,” according to Kristen Race, Ph.D., author of Mindful Parenting, “but we can teach kids to be more resilient to the stressors modern life presents.”

Four Tips To Help Your Child Cope With Chaos

These tension-taming tactics can help your child stay calm amidst the chaos.

1. Structure in downtime. Having little to no unstructured, self-directed time may be the norm these days. But many kids would benefit from having opportunities to do nothing much. “Kids need more downtime than adults,” says David J. Schonfeld, M.D., pediatrician-in-chief at pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine. From a child’s perspective, lack of downtime “can feel like it’s 10 days before Christmas and you haven’t done your shopping, sent out your cards, or put up the tree,” he says.

Taking a breather gives kids a stress outlet, the latitude to develop their creative side and learn to become problem solvers.

After all, when children engage in free play,

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they call the shots, make up the rules for their games, set the boundaries and adapt to changing situations. It may also help kids and teens learn to connect with others.

Conversely, “structured activities are like going to a movie. You’re socializing with other people, but you don’t really have to talk,” Dr. Schonfeld says.

He suggests quarantining at least one day each week that’s free of outside events, including outings on the weekends such as visiting an amusement park. “Many parents equate quality time with doing something special. But when you add pleasurable activities to an already full schedule, it’s exhausting,” he says. “Carve out time to just be together, talk and do simple things at home.”

How much you put the brakes on your child’s schedule can depend on her temperament. Some kids can naturally handle more without going into overload.

“Every child is different,” says Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., a pediatrician and author of Mommy Calls. “But when I hear moms say things like, ‘My daughter has a play date, then I’m taking her to gymnastics, and then she’s starting her homework,’ I think, Whoa! That’s way too much.’ I recommend no more than one activity per day after school.” Dr. Race takes a similar tact.

She suggests limiting afterschool activities to two per week, such as soccer and dance, or Boy Scouts and football, especially for children age 10 and under.

2. Heed your child’s stress signals. Even after factoring in down time, stay attuned to signs that your child is overscheduled or under too much pressure from school, friends, or other sources. Children react to stress differently, but there are telltale signs.

“Young children who feel overwhelmed

may have trouble sleeping, find it difficult to separate from parents, or feel reluctant to go to school,” says David Fassler, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont School of Medicine.

They may also be tired, anxious, moody, or not feel energetic or enthusiastic about activities that should be fun, like going to a birthday party.

School-age kids may also try to avoid an overwhelming activity by procrastinating or losing key pieces of equipment, such as their soccer cleats, so they can get out of going. They can also experience physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches.

Pre-adolescents and teens have a greater repertoire for expressing themselves, including telling you, “Mom, I’m so overwhelmed,” but their clues can also be indirect. They may become angry, irritable or weepy. “They may start fighting with parents or siblings, or have problems at school or with their friends,” Dr. Fassler says.

Being aware of your child’s stress signals can help her learn to manage her feelings. Encourage your child to let you know when she feels overwhelmed and brainstorm possible solutions together, which might mean taking a break or lightening her load, for example, by dropping an extracurricular activity, participating in a recreational rather than a competitive sport, or transferring to less challenging class in school.

Also, mention your own stress-management tactics. If you typically complete work projects a few days before the deadline to avoid last-minute pressure, for example, say so when your child has homework projects due. “Kids can learn to manage their situations to avoid feeling overwhelmed

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and they’ll take their cues from you,” Dr. Fassler says.

3. Take personal time-outs. Similarly, take a look at your own lifestyle. Are you modeling calm? Signs you might not be: You’re constantly doing something or rushing from your job to home and back again.

Overscheduled kids tend to have overscheduled parents and stress has a trickledown effect. “Even babies can pick up on Mommy’s nonverbal communication,” Race says. “It’s how we learn empathy.” Taking time to do what you want rather than what’s expected of you sets a healthy example, whether it’s exercising, hanging out with your family, meditating, practicing yoga or whatever it takes to nurture and soothe yourself. “You have to manage your own stress before your kids can manage their own,” Race says.

4. Emphasize effort, not grades. Many kids put a lot of academic pressure on themselves. “Adolescents are especially quick to think ‘If I don’t get an A on this, I’m going to fail everything,’” says Adelle Cadieux, PsyD., a pediatric psychologist at Helen De Vos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Parents can buy into it too, equating lesser grades, especially in high school, with a teen’s prospects for college.

But the fight or flight mode isn’t conducive to academic success. To help kids stay calm, and do the best they can, don’t focus on grades. “Praise your child’s effort, perseverance and progress as opposed to the outcome,” Dr. Cadieux says. The lesson?

“Your child can’t always get an A, but he can learn that working hard is important.”

SANDRA GORDON is an award-winning freelance writer who delivers expert advice and the latest developments in health, nutrition, parenting and consumer issues.

Kids Galore & More Community Consignment Event

Offering families an opportunity to BUY and SELL gently used and new baby, kids and maternity items at a fraction of the cost.

Fall/Winter 2015 Sale Events Cape Coal Fall Sale • Saturday, November 7th Noonan Academy of Cape Coral, 3528 S.W. 3rd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33914

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Fort Myers Fall Sale • Saturday, November 14th Bobbie Noonan Child Care, 8560 Crystal Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907

In addition to the consignment sale, the event will be an opportunity for parents to shop local preschools, summer camps, and community entities.

WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND . . .

• Toys • Baby Equipment & Gear • Bikes & Trikes • Children’s & Maternity Clothing • Sports Equipment and so much more!

Practically Everything & Anything For Expecting Parents, Arriving Babies And Growing Kids!

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

By Katie Tanner, Communications Specialist for CCPS

2015-16 School Year: New Faces in New Places

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an you smell that? It’s the unmistakable aroma of a fresh pack of crayons.

The back-to-school season is officially here!

If you can’t tell, I am excited to start a new school year – and I know I am not the only one. All summer long the staff at Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) has been hard at work preparing for another phenomenal year. They are ready to welcome everyone back for the first day of school on Monday, August 17th.

This year, students at nine of our schools will be welcomed by a new principal. Six of these principals are new to the role but come from positions within CCPS. The other three are principals that were reassigned for a variety of reasons like retirements. I talked with all nine principals about their new positions, and every single one of them can’t wait to see the students’ smiling faces.

“I am looking forward to learning about each of the children and what excites each of them about learning and life,” says Karey Stewart, who is taking over the top spot at Tommie Barfield Elementary this year. Stewart has had many years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and principal. She is replacing Dr. Jory Westberry who retired last year after spending 14 years as principal of the school.

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Dr. Susan Barcellino moved from Lely Elementary to lead students and staff at Pelican Marsh Elementary this year. She is replacing Dr. Jim Gasparino, who also retired. Dr. Barcellino tells me she has a collaborative leadership style. “I believe when family and school personnel work collaboratively, student success is guaranteed,” explains Dr. Barcellino. Christa Crehan, a former administrator at Vineyards Elementary, will now serve as principal at Lely Elementary. Crehan believes an elementary school is the core of a community. “I want to help my students understand how to rise to their potential,” says Crehan.

Students at Highlands Elementary will also be greeted by a new principal, Laura Mendicino. She is not new to the Immokalee area, previously serving as an assistant principal at Lake Trafford Elementary.

“Students are at the forefront of every decision I make,” explains Mendicino. Rounding out the changes at the elementary school level, Jessica Campbell will be taking the lead at Avalon Elementary this year. She comes from Parkside Elementary where she held an administrator role. One of Campbell’s many goals this year is to increase parent involvement. “Parents should know that I consider myself a servant leader and believe in empowering others to share in the leadership of the school,” says Campbell.

New faces are also in place at several of our high schools this year. “I am looking forward to becoming a part of the great

tradition and success at Barron Collier,” explains Jose Hernandez, who previously held the role of principal at Golden Gate High.

Dr. Tobin Walcott, who previously served as an administrator at Golden Gate High, will be taking over as principal. “This is an amazing school with great students, and I am most looking forward to continuing to provide our students with a rigorous education, preparing our students for post-high school opportunities, and working with a very dedicated and talented staff,” says Dr. Walcott.

The Trojans at Lely High School (LHS) will also start the year with a new leader, Ryan Nemeth. “My leadership style is simple. I have an open-door policy.” Nemeth comes from Oakridge Middle School where he served as an assistant principal.

Nemeth is looking forward to building upon the successes LHS has earned under former principal, Leslie Ricciardelli, who took over the district position of Executive Director of Secondary Programs.

Finally, a familiar face will take the lead at Everglades City School. “My last three years here as the assistant principal have been a tremendous experience. The relationships that have been developed will serve me well in this transition,” says Jim Ragusa. He tells me it will be tough to replace Bob Spano, who retired after 22 years, but he knows he has the support of an excellent staff. “I cannot say enough about the quality of people at our school who dedicate their lives to making a difference for our students.”

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By Erika Donalds them accountable by asking occasional questions). The amount of daily reading time varies depending on the child’s age and school workload, but whether it is 10 minutes or 60, your child will learn to enjoy reading and will improve their vocabulary and comprehension in the process.

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An Unofficial Back-to-School Checklist

As we all prepare for back-to-school, I’d like to offer a less traditional back-toschool checklist of “to-do” items that have served our family well over the years.

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ho doesn’t love summer? At the end of the school year we are all ready for a break from homework, practices, and papers coming home (seriously!) But, by summer’s halfway point, I am looking forward to the routine and normalness of the school year. As it happens, I was blessed with the gift of organization – I am a list-making, schedule-loving, home-manager-in-chief.

As a busy, working mom with three (or four, if you count my husband) boys to care for, my home thrives on order. I often get comments like, “I don’t know how you do it” or “You seem like you’ve got it all together.” Of course that’s not always the case – like you, there are many times when it seems like nothing is “together” and my house is in disarray.

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Mondays to Thursdays are “unplugged” with TV, Video Games, and all other electronic entertainment are shut down.

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watching television, and it didn’t seem like “quality” time. We made a rule then, and continue today, to spend time together as a family without distractions during the school week. First, it helps tremendously with homework time – there is no rushing through in order to watch TV or get on the computer. Second, we enjoy making precious memories during our sometimes brief time after- school and work – playing board games and cards, cooking, talking, or playing outside.

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Year-round reading lists.

Reading-for-pleasure should not be reserved only for the summer months!

Cultivating a love of reading in our children is one of the most important things we can do for their long-term educational success.

No matter what required reading they are doing in school, your student should also have a book they are reading for “pleasure” – and by that I mean, they chose the book (from a list of options you present) and it’s not for a grade (although you should hold

Eat dinner together, and share your highs and lows of the day.

It is so important that we parents know what is going on with our students during the school day, but pulling that information out can be a monumental challenge (especially with boys!) Consistently sitting down to dinner as a family takes serious commitment and organization, but helps tremendously. First, you’ll need something to eat at home! I block off a few hours on the weekend (sometimes early in the morning or late at night) to shop for groceries and immediately get meals ready for the week. I love to cook, but I keep it simple and quick. The crock pot is your friend!

Eating together (and the interaction that activity provides) is far more important than what is on the plate. Second, homework happens immediately after school - grab a snack and get to work, kids. If my sons go to after school care, I make sure the staff know they must complete homework before any other activity. This way when it’s time for dinner, no one is rushing through.

Our family goes around the table to share the “highs” and “lows” of the day, which prompts discussion of the good and the bad happening at school.

Your student’s home life has a tremendous effect on their success in the classroom. Quality relationships in the home build your child’s confidence, which helps them to do their best. Also, we know that parental involvement is the number one indicator of academic performance. So, I challenge you to make your own ‘unconventional back-to-school checklist’ of ways your family can improve home time, and have a positive impact on school as well!

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FAMILY MEALS

By Heather Lee Leap

LUNCH PACKING

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From Dread to…Doable

elcome to August, when Naples kids head back to school and parents all over town commit themselves to packing nutritious, delicious lunches their kids will love. Until reality sets in. Then life and schedules and parenting fatigue begin to undermine our good intentions.

Lovingly-packed lunches that go uneaten, the spectre of time spent at the kitchen counter or the need to stick to a budget can wear away the strongest resolve.

This year, let us bolster your determination with answers to some of your most troubling lunch-packing questions.

How can I get my kids to eat more of what I pack?

• Invite your children to create a list of favorite foods, and don’t forget to ask how they like them prepared. You may think your kids hate carrots, when in fact they only dislike them raw and are willing to gobble them up when served steamed.

• Cut fruit such as apples into wedges.

A child confronted with a whole apple will take a few bites and toss the rest.

Smaller bites are less daunting and will

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result in your child eating more over the course of the day.

• Go for variety. Small quantities of different foods will have more appeal than a large amount of one thing.

How can I save time when packing lunches?

• Store all of your lunch-packing equipment in one location. Designate one drawer for all sandwich and snack containers, wraps or bags, thermoses and stray water bottles.

• Assign one color of storage container to each child. This helps if you provide kids with different foods, or prepare them differently. You can pack in advance and not have to re-open containers to determine the recipient.

You’ll also know at a glance who is, or is not, eating their lunch each day.

• Keep frequently used non-perishable lunch items in the same cupboard, ideally on the same shelf. Or store them in a tub that you can pull off the shelf in one move and bring to the counter.

• When storing leftovers after dinner, determine what can be packed in

tomorrow’s lunch. As you put food away, divide portions directly into single serving containers, one for each child.

• Reserve a shelf in the refrigerator for lunches. In the morning, grab items from the shelf and pop them into lunch boxes.

• Recruit your children to pack their own lunches. You will save time while they learn responsibility and a necessary life-skill.

How can I make lunch-packing more affordable?

• Always include leftovers. Beans, steamed vegetables and grain or pasta salads hold up well and taste good cold. Soups, stews and other main-dish meals can be heated in the morning and placed in a thermos.

• Buy in bulk and repackage food into individual servings. Don’t limit this concept to snack foods. Buy the family-sized tub of yogurt and serve it in half-cup sized containers.

• Avoid processed, pre-packaged lunch foods. Not only are they expensive, they contain excess sodium and chemicals that your kids don’t need.

• Invest in reusable containers, bags and wraps. Visit www.reusit.com/ for a wide range of products.

• Finally, resist the pressure to have every meal be a work of art. Instead, keep your goals modest and manageable.

And when you feel your lunch-packing momentum begin to flag, pull out this list as a reminder to streamline your system. Chances are your organizational structure and planning have begun to deteriorate. Take a breath.

You can do it.

HEATHER LEE LEAP is a freelance writer and mother of three small girls with disproportionately large appetites.

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njoy summer with your family at these programs and events offered by the City of Community Services Department and local organizations:

City Parks Summer Camps Continue

Last-minute registration is still available for some city summer camps. Themes range from nature, art, science, computers, athletics, sports and performing arts. With an astonishing variety of themes offered at nine park locations, you’re sure to find a day camp to please every child in your household. While the camps are educational, your kids will be having so much hands-on fun they won’t even realize they are really learning. Camps run until school starts.

For prices and more information, call (239) 213-3020.

Free Summer Jazz Concert

Join the tradition of the once-a-month summer lawn parties the whole city loves as the Naples Beach Club Hotel hosts its Summer Jazz Series from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. You can bring folding chairs for your family, but you likely won’t be sitting much as you boogie to the dynamic music! Food and beverages available for purchase from the hotel. Overflow parking at Lowdermilk Park.

For more information, call (239) 435-4345. (851 Gulf Shore Blvd.

North, Naples)

Come On In, The Water’s Free!

The new River Park Aquatic Center is open. Featuring fun for everyone from tiny tot to serious swimmer, pool admission is free to residents of Collier County. The kids will love the beach-like shallow end with play fountains, dump buckets and water slide, while the grownups will enjoy the lap swimming exercise lanes and sunbathing deck. Parents will rest assured their children are in good hands with the Red Cross certified lifeguards on watchful duty. Current hours are Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 — 5 p.m. For information, call 239-213-3040. (451 11th St. North, Naples) NEAPOLITANfamily • August 2015

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Before Back-to-School, Families Can Get In to Nature

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efore the kids head back-to-school, take time to enjoy one of our greatest classrooms – the great outdoors. As summer wraps up, share with your family one of the most important lessons about Southwest Florida - Nature is cool. A visit to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center provides families with fun, engaging and interactive experiences in which topics like environmental science, veterinary medicine and biology come to life. The Conservancy is packed with indoor exhibits to keep you cool in the summer heat. Be sure to check the complete schedule of programs and events inside the newly remodeled Welcome Center.

Daily programs include a Conservancy-led presentation featuring live animals including native reptiles, beach creatures and occasionally a glimpse of a rehabilitating animal inside the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. Relax and watch a 5-minute ‘behind-the-scenes’ video about the work inside the wildlife hospital while your little ones put on a lab coat and transform into junior veterinarians.

Mention this article and get a free child admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.

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Younger children will enjoy a visit inside the Little Explorer Play Zone where kids can crawl through a gopher tortoise burrow or climb into a life-size bald eagle’s nest! Alost inside, Eaton Conservation Hall and the Jeannie Meg Smith Theater offer guests a place to sit, relax and enjoy a state-of-the-art 7-minute movie about Southwest Florida’s environment and the important work at the conservancy.

Outside, electric boat tours and kayak rentals are available to guests who wish to explore the hidden treasures of the Gordon River, a sanctuary for many native Florida birds, plants and wildlife.

The Conservancy Nature Center is also listed as Site #69 on the Great Florida Birding Trail. This self-guided nature walk allows guests to enjoy several of Florida’s ecosystems, bringing you up close and personal with the mangrove estuary, the hardwood hammock and the pine flatwoods. Keep your eyes out for native wildlife, as more than 100 varieties of bird species have been spotted along the trail! Located just outside the von Arx Wildlife Hospital is a beautiful gazebo where guests can explore the secrets of how the Shotwell Wavering Family Filter Marsh cleans and purifies water and view visiting wading birds and wildlife from the gazebo.

Ready to cool off again? Step inside the guest favorite, the Dalton Discovery Center. Here your family will travel through Southwest Florida’s ecosystems and see live animals that live among us. Walk through the Everglades and see live alligators and wind up on a local beach where you can dip your hands into our touch tank. Come face to face with many sea creatures you might not notice at the beach! Walking into the beautiful patch reef aquarium area will take your breath away. Meet the Conservancy’s loggerhead sea turtle, Betsy, in a 5,000 gallon patch reef tank. Here you will learn about the importance of our natural resources, understand the role the Conservancy of Southwest Florida plays in protecting those treasures and get inspired to take action.

The 21-acre nature experience is a celebration of all our natural treasures in the region – our water, land, wildlife and future. As the summer winds down and you prepare for back-to-school, you can teach your kids to appreciate the unique, natural environment right here in Southwest Florida.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples. For hours and more information on planning your visit, please visit www.conservancy. org or call 239-262-0304.

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Back to School Giveaway at Twinkle Twinkle Little Store

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he Second Annual Giving Back to School event will take place on August 15 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Twinkle Twinkle Little Store. Those interested in donating raffle items for students and teachers may contact Cascio at givingbacktoschoolnaples@ yahoo.com or by calling her at 239-330-0428.

Commonly needed items are school uniforms and outfits– both new and gently used, shoes, underwear, socks, backpacks, school glue, pencils, composition notebooks, backpacks and other school-related supplies. The goal this year is to support 200300 local families to procure new backpacks and full supply lists for the upcoming school year.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Store has donated over $250,000 in-kind goods to local charities such as Helps Outreach, Grace Place, Sunlight Home, Kids to Kids, Hope for Haiti, Children’s Advocacy Center, Collier Pregnancy Center as well as individual families in need and many more. The staff and owners also raise funds within the store in order to make monetary donations to many charities .

Twinkle Twinkle Little Store is located at 4172 Tamiami Trail N, Naples,. For more information call (239) 262-5904 or check www.twinkletwinklelittlestoreofnaples.com.

David Lawrence Center Now Offers School Liaison Services

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he David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility has created a new position designed to improve mental health services delivered to children within the Collier County Public Schools. Nicole St. Amand has joined the clinical team as the new School Liaison and Education Day Treatment Program Clinician.

As School Liaison, St. Amand’s duties include connecting with guidance counselors, teachers and nursing staff to coordinate referrals and enhance communication. As the Collier County Public Schools Educational Day Treatment Program Clinician, St. Amand provides mental health and substance abuse services in the classroom setting to struggling adolescents with exceptional needs.

For more information about David Lawrence Center call 239455-8500 or visit www.DavidLawrenceCenter.org.

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YOUR COMMUNITY August EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: To submit your event for both our online and print calendars go to www.neafamily.com and follow the instructions for setting up a calendar account and inputting event information.

The deadline for print calendar events is the 12th of the month preceding publication. You can submit events anytime for the online calendar.

1 SATURDAY 7:30 AM. Third Street South Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, flowers and food items in the parking lot behind Tommy Bahama’s on Third Street South in Naples. Call 239-4346533 for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday.

8:00 AM. Farmer’s Market at Collection at Vanderbilt. Fresh produce, flowers and food items at the corner of Vanderbilt and Airport Roads in Naples. Call 239-273-2350 for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday.

9:00 AM. Free Zoo Admission. Collier County residents receive free zoo admission all day long. Enter any time, all day long up until 4 p.m. with no coupon required - just proof of residency for all adults. Call (239) 262-5409 or check www. napleszoo.com for additional information.

9:00 AM. Free Zoo Admission for Emergency Workers. Emergency workers including police, paramedics, TSA, sheriffs, and firefighters receive free zoo admission throughout August with work ID. Call (239) 262-5409 or check www.napleszoo.com for additional information.

Located at 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples.

9:00 AM. Golden Gate Community Center Farmers Market. Fresh Fruits & vegetables,

flowers, cookies and many other items. Spaces for rent. Located at 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-4180 or check http:// colliergov.net for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday.

9:00 AM. Bodypump Launch Party at the YMCA. YMCA staff willl showcase the all new moves and music, with raffles, prizes, grab bags and multiple chances to win a free month at the Y. The Greater Naples YMCA is located at 5450 YMCA Road, Naples. Call 239-597-3148 or check http://greaternaplesymca.org for additional information

10:00 AM. Free Kids Fishing. Held at Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Ft. Myers.

Call 239-461-7800 for additional information.

10:00 AM. KIDding Around Bell Tower Shops. Join us for a variety of free activities and sponsors that change each month, including bounce house fun. Held at Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy and US 41, Ft. Myers. Call 239489-1221 or check www.thebelltowershops.com for additional information.

10:00 AM. Golden Gate Community Center Open House. Come enjoy the fun and meet all class instructors and find out what they have to offer for the upcoming sessions. Located at 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. Call 239-252-

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10:00 AM. The Big Latch On. This community-building event is held every August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and involves groups of breastfeeding women coming together at registered locations around the world to all ‘latch on’ (breastfeed) their child or children at a set time. All the breastfeeding women and children are latched on for one minute at the set time and are counted by the witnesses.Held at EcoBaby & Home inside the Bell Tower Shops. Visit Eco Baby’s Facebook page : www.facebook. com/ecobabyandhome or email info@ecobabyandhome.com for additional information.

10:30 AM. C.A.L.M. Connecting Amazing Local Moms. A support group and educational series for mothers and babies 1-12 months. Create connection with other moms through educational and emotional support. $20 drop-in, $70/4 classes, or $15/current clients. For more information, call (239) 3259210 or visit www.MonarchTherapy.com. Held weekly on Saturday.

11:00 AM. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime Storytime at Barnes & Noble. Join us for a special storytime featuring one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Activities to follow. Located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

12:00 PM. Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Ticket prices for the buffet and the show are only $18 for all ages. Located at 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers. Call 239-278-4422 or check www.

BroadwayPalm.com for additional information. Selected matinees run through August 9, 2015.

12:00 PM. Naples Players Auditions. The Naples Players will hold auditions for their season opener, the musical, Something’s Afoot, by appointment only, at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples. For the audition please prepare 32 bars of music. An accompanist will be provided so bring sheet music or digital music without vocals. Six men are needed for this production, four ages 30-65 and two ages 20-40.

Four women are also needed, two ages 20-35 and two ages 40-65. Callbacks will be on Saturday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Rehearsals begin August 24th.

For more information or to set an appointment, call 239-434-7340, ext. 10.

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1:00 PM. Naples Jazz Masters. The Naples Jazz Masters will be performing Dixieland Jazz at The Norris Center until 3pm. Located at 755 8th Ave South, Naples. Call 239-213-3058 for additional information.

7:00 PM. Weekend Concert Series at Gulf Coast Town Center.

Free music every Friday & Saturday nights. Located at 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers. Check http://www.gulfcoasttowncenter.com for more information.

2 SUNDAY 10:00 AM. Back to School Festival. Backpack giveaway. Students may also receive eye exams, haircuts, and other giveaways at the event. Parents or guardians must bring their school age children in order to receive the free supplies. Held at Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers. Call (239) 321-8110 for additional information.

2:00 PM. Free Concerts at the Bandshell. Bring a blanket for the whole family and enjoy free jazz concerts in Cambier Park. Located at 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. Check www.naplesgov.com/index.aspx?NID=576 for additional information or call 239-213-3058. Held weekly on Sunday.

3 MONDAY 10:00 AM. Baby-Parent Rhyme Time at South Country Regional Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes.

Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. Held weekly on Monday.

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6:15 PM. Super Heroes of PBS Kids at South County Regional Library. Come have fun with Super Why and Word Girl from PBS kids. Watch them in action and play word games to build your super vocabulary. For children entering grade 1 and up. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information.

4 TUESDAY 10:00 AM. Moms and Tots Storytime with Miss Jessica and Miss Felicia. A toddler favorite, the girls read, sing, dance and color, creating a fun atmosphere of learning and lots of laughter. Come and ask about the little green frog song. All ages are welcome. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples.

Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

Held weekly on Tuesday.

10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon Pavilion Theaters. Call for movie title of the week. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Sponsored by Neapolitan Family Magazine. Check www.paragontheaters.com or call 239-596-0008 for additional information.

Held weekly on Tuesday.

3:00 PM. Dogs in the Garden. Spend some time with your furry friend exploring the beautiful cultivated gardens and the nature preserve.

One dog per person. Dogs must be on leash,

and no retractable leashes please. You’re free to explore everywhere except the Children’s Garden.

Dogs must be up-to-date on all vaccinations and registrations; one dog per adult. Admission: Garden members and member dogs free: $9.95 per dog and $14.95 per adult for non-members.

Located at 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Call 239-643-7275 or check www.naplesgarden.org for additional information. Dog walk days on Sunday mornings, Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

6:15 PM. Game On! At South County Regional Library. Play a variety of old favorites, like Uno and Wii at this relaxed and fun-for-all program. No registration required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-4794636 for additional information.

5 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM. Whole Foods Farmer’s Market.

Located at 9101 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239552-5100 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:00 AM. Family Story Time at South Regional Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:00 AM. Summer Movie Express at

Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas. Choice of two movies featured every week. $1 admission. Go to http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/SummerMovie-Express for movie listings. Located at 6066 Hollywood Dr., Naples. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:00 AM. Free Kids Crafts at Miromar Outlets. Kids from toddlers to twelve are invited to participate in free fun activities. Located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Call 239-9483766 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon Pavilion Theaters. Call for movie title of the week. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Check www.paragontheaters.com or call 239-596-0008 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:00 AM. Art for Mom & Me at Rookery Bay. Local artist Marjorie Pesek will lead this 1-hour workshop for children and adults at all levels of creative talent. She will share her unique art technique of Layered Imagery. Participants will be supplied with a sketch of a variety of subjects such as a pelican, a tree frog, or a sea turtle. Using photos and magazine clippings, each parent and child will team up to create a masterpiece to take home. Registration fee ($25) includes one adult, one child (age 5+), and all supplies. Come early or stay late and enjoy complimentary admission to the Environmental Learning Center with reg-

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istration. Located at 300 Tower Road, Naples. Call 239-417-6310 or check www.rookerybay.org for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

10:30 AM. Family Story Time at Bonita Springs Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information.

Held weekly on Wednesday.

2:00 PM. Summer Drop In Crafts at South County Regional Library. For children ages 4 and up. Some adult supervision may be required.

Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday.

6 THURSDAY 10:00 AM. Little Explorer Program at the Conservancy. Meet a new animal every other Thursday in the Little Explorer Play Zone. Call 239-262-0304 or check www.conservancy.org for additional information.

Located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Held biweekly on Thursday.

10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon Pavilion Theaters.

Call for movie title of the week. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples.

Check www.paragontheaters.com or call 239-596-0008 for additional information. Held weekly on Thursday.

6:00 PM. Mercato Nights Music Series: The Good Bad Kids.

Free concert on the lawn across from Silverspot Cinema. Please no coolers or outside food. Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets welcome.

Playing Folk-Rock, Rockabilly, Bluegrass and Americana. Located at 9128 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www.mercatoshops.com for additional information.

7 FRIDAY 10:00 AM. Baby-Parent Rhyme Time at South Country Regional Library. Registration required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero.

Call 239-479-4636 for information. Held weekly on Friday.

10:00 AM. Kids Free Fridays at Rookery Bay Begin. This summer education program provides free admission for children ages 12 and younger who are accompanied by an adult ($5, free for members). Lunch will be available for purchase from 10:30 am - 1 pm. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Located at 300 Tower Road, Naples. Call 239-417-6310 or check www. rookerybay.org for additional information. Held weekly on Friday.

10:00 AM. Nature Walk on Wheels for Special Needs. Created for visitors with special needs. This is an escorted golf cart tour through the world of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Reservations required. Free event. Call (239) 252-4000 or check www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org for additional information. Held weekly on Friday with reservation.

10:00 AM. Tax Free Holiday at Miromar Outlets. Tax free shopping through August 16. Located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Check www.miromaroutlets.com or call 239-948-3766 for additional information.

5:30 PM. Dress Collection Party. Bring a new or lightly used dress to donate for Pace Center for Girls Love That Dress fundraiser. Check http:// www.pacecenter.org/centers/collier/ltdcollier for additional information.

Held at Amanda Jaron Fine Jewelry, 6310 Trail Blvd. Naples.

6:00 PM. Art Exhibition and Reception. In this exhibition we will find how representational and abstract work uses intensity, saturation, vibrancy, and hue to convey a message and emotion about a subject. Open to the public, donations suggested. Refreshments available. Held at Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Call 239-495-8989 or check http://artcenterbonita.org for additional information.

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6:00 PM. Peter Pan and Wendy. Gulfshore Playhouse’s STAR - Student Theater Artists in Residence - summer camp participants star in a performance of Peter Pan & Wendy onstage at the Norris Center at Cambier Park in downtown Naples on Friday, August 7 at 6 p.m. Kids ranging from third grade through eight grade star in this performance. Located at 755 8th Ave South, Naples. Call (239) 261-7529 or check www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org for additiona information.

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8 SATURDAY 9:00 AM. Immokalee Child Care Center Bookfair at Barnes and Noble. Join us all day for an in-store bookfair to support the Immokalee Child Care Center. Located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

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includes face painting, tattoos, arts and crafts, plus over 50 vendors providing information to get the school year off to a good start. Giveaways, door prizes and more! Sponsored by Neapolitan Family Magazine and Greater Naples YMCA. Held at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples. Call 239-514-0338 or check neafamily.com for additional information.

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10:00 AM. Zoomers Back to School Bash. Bumper boats, mini golf, go karts, midway races and more. Located at 17455 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. Call 239-481-9666 for additional information.

11:00 AM. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime. Join us for a special storytime featuring one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Activities to follow. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

11:00 AM. Science Saturday at Miromar Outlets. Join Mr. Glen and his Science and Engineering team for interactive science projects. Located at 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Call 239-948-3766 or check www. miromaroutlets.com for additional information.

12:00 PM. Youth Football Coaching Clinic. Held at Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. Visit www.skillpositionpride.com or call (239) 273-2693 or emailmichaelgwexler@ aim.com for more information.

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1:30 PM. Cinema Saturday at the Conservancy. “Earth” by Disneynature will be presented. Located at 1495 Preserve Way, Naples. Call 239-262-0304 for additional information.

9 SUNDAY 2:00 PM. Concert at the Bandshell. Bring a blanket for the whole family and enjoy free jazz concerts in Cambier Park. For more information, call 239-213-3058. Located at 755 Eighth Avenue South, Naples.

11 TUESDAY 5:30 PM. Get Fired Up Fused Glass Class. Glass, materials, wine, food and guidance included. Held at Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Spring. Check http://artcenterbonita.org or call 239-495-8989 for additional information.

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6:30 PM. Back to School Night. No matter what school your child may be going to, come have dinner, participate in fun family wellness activities for the school-year and learn all about the activities we have in store here at Saint John for families this coming year. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Street North, Naples. Call 239-566-8740, email: jp@sjecc.com or check http://saintjohntheevangelist.com for additional information.

12 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM. C’MON Castles for Kids at La Playa. C’mon celebrates a fabulous day of Florida fun, food, and festivities to support educational programming at C’MON. Get the whole family together and register your team today to participate in our awesome sand sculpting contest.

Contestant space is limited, so register your team today. Team cost: $150 non-members/$125 members. Held at LaPlaya Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples. Call (239) 514-0084 to register.

10:00 AM. Immokalee Sports Complex Free End of Summer Splash Bash. End your Summer off right with a Back to School Pool Party. Located at 505 Escambia Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-1951 for additional information.

2:00 PM. Summer Drop In Crafts at South County Regional Library. For children ages 4

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Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information.

13 THURSDAY 10:00 AM. Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic. Join Collier County Master Gardeners, every Thursday in the Entry Pavilion. They’ll answer your questions about plant identifications, health diagnosis, landscaping advice and more from 10am - 1pm. Located at 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Call 239-643-7275 or check www. naplesgarden.org for additional information. Held weekly on Thursday.

10:00 AM. Naples Zoo Toddler Program.

The new program allows parents of children ages 3 to 5 to join the kids on several new zoo education adventures. Parents and their children will explore a series of interactive play stations where little ones will meet new friends, learn animal stories, visit an animal home, make a craft, and enjoy a storybook reading or song. Reserve your spot today online: http://www.napleszoo.com/schools/ toddler-programs.htm. Reservations are required in advance. Admission: Non-zoo members $15 per person; Members $10 per person.

14 FRIDAY Call for time. KidzAct Presents: Legally Blonde. Call box office 263-7990 for tickets

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and show times. Held at Sugden Community Theatre, 701 5th Ave. S. Naples. Performances for KidzAct Legally Blonde will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday (2 shows) matinee at 2:00 p.m. and evening performance at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students 21 and under, and can be purchased at the box office or by calling 239-2637990. Sugden Community Theatre is located at 701 5th Avenue South, Naples.

6:00 PM. pARTy with a Purpose. pARTy With a Purpose is a social fundraising event with great fun, food, drinks and music where young professionals can learn about the aid and support Youth Haven gives to Collier County children and teens everyday. The event’s primary focus will be to bring awareness to the different programs and services Youth Haven offers including the Emergency Shelter, Children and Family Counseling Center, Family Support and Prevention Services and the Homeless and Runaway Youth Program.

Tickets are $40 and are available online at www. youthhavenswfl.org. Sponsorships are also available. For more information contact Shelly Long at shelly.long@ youthhavenswfl.org or (239) 687-5155.

6:30 PM. Back to School Barbecue at YMCA. Celebrate the new school year by bringing your family to our BBQ bash on the Rooftop. Enjoy music, games, food and a bounce house. Space is limited. Call for reservations. $20 members/ $30 non-members for two adults and up to three children. Located at 5450 YMCA

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7:00 PM. Shrek the Musical Jr. Tickets are $13. Held at Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Call 239-495-8989 or check www.artcenterbonita.org for additional information.

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8:00 PM. The Southwest Florida Symphony Summer Staycation Concert. Tickets to the performance cost $25 and may be purchased online at www.swflso.org or by calling the Symphony Box Office at (239) 418-1500.

Held at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers.

15 SATURDAY 9:00 AM. Open House at Montessori Academy. Find out what the school has to offer your child. Programs for ages 8 weeks through 15 years old.

Located at 2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1118, Naples. Call 239-597-2255 or check www.naplesmontessori.org for additiional information.

9:00 AM. Fall Enrollment Event at My Gym. Come and see what My Gym is all about. Save on classes, parties, preschool prep programs and more. Perfect for ages 6 weeks to 13 years. For more information call 239431-6499 or check www.MyGymNaples.com. My Gym is located at 13020 Livingston Rd., #17, Naples.

10:00 AM. Optimist Soccer Registration at Coastland Center.

Registration begins on August 15 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and August 16 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Coastland Center Mall inside the mall in front of JC Penney.

10:30 AM. Ft. Myers Miracles Baseball Basics Day at C’MON. Learn all about the sport of baseball. Meet and have your picture taken with the Ft. Myers Miracle team and their mascot. Located at 15080 Livingston Road, Naples.

Call 239-514-0084 or check www.cmon.org for additional information.

11:00 AM. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime. Join us for a special storytime featuring one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Activities to follow. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

Science Saturday

Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Saturday, August 8 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join Mr. Glen and his Science and Engineering team for interactive science projects. 239-948-3766

Zoomers Back to School Bash 17455 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers Sunday, August 9 • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

12:00 PM. Backpack Giveaway, Community Day and Back-toSchool Fashion Show at Miromar Outlets. Receive a ticket for a free

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backpack, while supplies last. 10 lucky winners will receive $25 gift cards to one of Miromar Outlets’ stores, randomly placed in 10 of the backpacks.

Located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero. Call 239-948-3766 or check www. miromaroutlets.com for additional information.

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6:30 PM. Summer Jazz on the Gulf. Held at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples. Food and beverages available for purchase from the hotel. Overflow parking at Lowdermilk Park. For more information, call (239) 435-4345. (851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples)

17 MONDAY 2:40 PM. Adterschool Adventures Begins. Afterschool program is sponsored by Collier County Parks & recreation and offered at Eagle lakes, East Naples, Immokalee, Immokalee South, Max Hasse, Veterans and Vineyards Community Parks as well as Golden Gate Community Center. Call 239-252-4000 or check www.collierparks.com for additional information.

5:30 PM. Raku and You at Art Center of Bonita Springs. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are given a brief history of Raku while glazing their pot in a simple or extravagant manner. While the outdoor kiln heats up to the correct temperature; attendees enjoy a picnic-style meal. Everyone goes home with their very own raku masterpiece. For more information call 495-8989 or visit the Center’s website at www.artcenterbonita.org. Located at 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs.

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Presented by CFABS Youth Players. Part romance, part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr is an irreverently fun show for the whole family. 239-495-8989

Skate for Hope

Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero Saturday, August 29 at 5 p.m.

Headlined by U.S. Olympians and U.S. national champions, Skate for Hope attracts many of the world’s top figure skaters, as well as more than 100 amateur skaters from the Central and Southwest Florida areas. www.germainarena.com

Fan Appreciation Fireworks Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers Saturday, August 29 at 6:05 p.m.

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18 TUESDAY 8:30 PM. Mercato Outdoor Movie: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Free movie on the lawn across from Silverspot Cinema. Located at 9128 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www. mercatoshops.com for additional information.

19 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM. SWFL Homeschooling Families Used Curriculum Sale. SWFL Homeschooling Families is hosting a used curriculum sale from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Center Point Community Church in Naples. Please see our flyer/seller registration on our website at www.homeschool-life. com/fl/swflhsf for more details. Located at 6590 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.

20 THURSDAY 10:00 AM. Toddler Tales at South County Regional Library. This interactive time for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their favorite caregiver will include storytelling, wordplay, fingerplays, and music-making designed to advance pre-reading skills. Caregivers are encouraged to participate to model storytime behavior. You must register for each week of the 6-week session.

Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information.

5:30 PM. Love That Dress Collection Party.

Live music, wine, raffle, silent auction, boudoir shoots and light hors d’oeuvres. Bring a new or lightly used dress to donate for Pace Center for Girls Love That Dress fundraiser. Check http:// www.pacecenter.org/centers/collier/ltdcollier for additional information. Held at Clive Daniel Home, 2777 Tamiami Trail, Naples.

22 SATURDAY 8:00 AM. Community Yard Sale. Find yard sale bargains with the convenience of having all the sales in one location. If you are interested in reserving a spot to sell used items please call the

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respective park location to reserve a spot. Held at Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Check http://colliergov.net for additional information.

10:00 AM. Back to School Bash. Celebrate back to school time at Sun-N-Fun. Children under 48 inches get in for $4.50, over 48 inches for $8. 15000 Livingston Road, Naples. Check www. napleswaterpark.com for information.

10:00 AM. Naples Roller Hockey League Registration. Open to ages 5-18. Go to www. naplesrollerhockey.org for more information.

Held at Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples.

11:00 AM. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime. Join us for a special s torytime featuring one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Activities to follow. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information.

2:00 PM. Author Event at Barnes and Noble. Join us for a discussion and signing with

28 FRIDAY Call for time. Naples Sports Festival. The Naples Sports Festival is an exciting multi-event sports festival featuring Pro Bikini - the first qualifier for the 2016 Olympia Qualification Series, NPC Greater Naples Classic Amateur winner, Power X, Rugby and America’s Next Great Trainer competition, America’s Girls of the Gym and the Ultimate Superstar Challenge for Youth. There will be a mini-expo and lots of action. Held at Ritz-Carlton, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples. Call 239-598-3300 or check www.ritzcarlton.com for additional information.

7:00 PM. Community Night with the Ft Myers Miracles. Enjoy the game as well as activities by C’MON. Tickets: $6.50. $2.00 from each ticket sale will be donated to C’MON. Located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Ft. Myers. Call 239-768-4210 for information.

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at 1:00 PM, and tickets can be purchased at the door for $7.00 (admission for brides is free).

Brides should register for free at http://bridalblastfla.com/. Parking is $5.00 for this event and free for brides. Held at Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero.

U.S. Olympians and U.S. national champions, Skate for Hope attracts many of the world’s top figure skaters, as well as more than 100 amateur skaters from the Central and Southwest Florida areas. At the show, Skate for Hope participants are empowered to better cope with a friend or family member’s cancer diagnosis, by honoring loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Proceeds will support cancer research clinical trials at the Golisano Childrens Hospital and SFH health education and awareness programs. Tickets are available online and at all Ticket Master locations, as well as the Germain Arena box office, and at the door. Visit www.skateforhope.org for more information.

7:00 PM. Family Fun Night at Ft Myers Miracle. For $25, get 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs,

6:00 PM. Fireworks at the Ft Myers Miracle Game. The Miracle want to thank all

Jen Calonita, author of Flunked, the first book in Calonita’s ‘Fairy Tale Reform School’ series. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for information.

23 SUNDAY 1:00 PM. Bridal Blast Expo. The doors open

4 soda vouchers and a game program. Enjoy a pregame catch on the field and kids spring the bases after the game. Located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Ft. Myers. Call 239-768-4210 for additional information.

of the fans of Southwest Florida with a Fan Appreciation Fireworks show after the game. Located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Ft. Myers.

Call 239-768-4210 for additional information.

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GIVING BACK Local School Supply Drives

While shopping for your children this August, please consider buying some extra supplies, a pair of sneakers or other clothing items or giving a monetary donation to one of these wonderful groups. Local children need your help!

19th Annual Undy Sunday Catholic Charities is hosting its 19th Annual Undy Sunday to provide children with new underwear. Undy Sunday will be held on August 8-9 and 15-16 at Collier County churches and synagogues.

The community is asked to donate new underwear and socks for needy school-aged children. Also accepted are monetary donations for other necessary school items. To donate or for more information, call (239) 455-2655 or check www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.

Fire Dept. Shoe Drive The 11th Annual East Naples Fire Department shoe drive will be held during August and September. New shoes or monetary donations are accepted at the headquarters located at 4798 Davis Blvd, Naples or any East Naples or Golden Gate fire station. For more information call (239) 774-7111.

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pants, shorts and skirts, sneakers, unerwear and socks are needed.

Also requested: school supplies including notebooks, highlighters, backpacks and lunchboxes.

You can drop off your donations during business hours at any First Florida Integrity Bank. Locations include: 3560 Kraft Rd, Naples; 3580 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples; 811 Anchor Rode Drive, Naples; 1280 Creekside Street, #104, Naples; 895 Fifth Avenue South, Naples; 690 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 5078 Pope John Paul II Blvd #100, Ave Maria.

Grace Place School Supply Drive Grace Place serves as an educational center for the Golden Gate community, currently enrolling over 800 students in its educational programs: the nationally recognized Bright Beginnings program; School Age Programs and an Adult English Language and Literacy Program. The organization is in need of a variety of school supplies for their students.

Donations can be delivered to 4300 21st Avenue SW, Naples.

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Laces of Love Shoe Collections The Laces of Love Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a 501-c-3 notfor-profit organization that provides new shoes to low-income and disadvantaged children and educates the public about the needs of these children.

Shoes are distributed through Collier and Lee Country public schools (through guidance counselors and school nurses) and through non-profit organizations that serve needy kids. The shoes are fitted and given in the privacy of the staff offices.

Sneakers in all sizes are needed. In addition, you can make a monetary donation. 100% of all monetary donations go toward purchasing new shoes for needy kids.

Donations can be mailed to: 1976 Bethany Place, Naples, FL 34109. In addition, shoe donations can be dropped off at Snyderman’s Shoes at 4910 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, 34103. Shoes do not have to be purchased at Snyderman’s. You can also call Jeanne (239) 591-1172 to arrange a pick up for shoes you have collected.

Check www.lacesoflove.org for information.

Project Outreach Back to School Bash Project Outreach will be offering free backpacks, haircuts and school supplies at their Back to School Bash on August 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will provide backpacks, free haircuts and free back to school suplies at Life Christian Church, 1048 Castello Drive, Naples, 34103. The organization is requesting donations of backpacks and school supplies as well as cash donations. You can mail a check to: Project Outreach, Inc., 11665 Collier Blvd., #990279, Naples, Fl 34116. For more information call (239) 7706787 or check http://projectoutreachnaples.com.

Shelter for Abused Women School Supply Drive Shelter for Abused Women & Children is requesting a variety of clothing and school supplies. Among the needed items are: solid color polo shirts, sneakers or tennis shows, underwear, socks, pens, pencils, notebooks, backpacks and gift cards to WalMart, Target JC Penney and Old Navy. Items should be new and unused and can be dropped at The Shelter’s Options Thrift Shoppe at 968 Second Avenue North, Naples. For more information call (239) 775-3862.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Store Back to School Event The Second Annual Giving Back to School event will take place on August 15 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Twinkle Twinkle Little Store. Those interested in donating raffle items for students and teachers may contact Cascio at givingbacktoschoolnaples@yahoo. com or by calling her at 239-330-0428.

Commonly needed items are school uniforms and outfits both new and gently used, shoes, underwear, socks, backpacks, school glue, pencils, composition notebooks, backpacks and other school-related supplies. The goal this year is to support 200-300 local families to procure new backpacks and full supply lists for the upcoming school year.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Store is located at 4172 Tamiami Trail N, Naples,. For more information call (239) 262-5904 or check www.twinkletwinklelittlestoreofnaples.com.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

By Peggy Farren & Andrea Breznay

Creative Back to School Photos M

Make this year’s crop of back to school photos your best ever with our technical and creative tips!

ost Collier schools are back in session on Monday, August 17 and parents will be taking a photo or two of their children on that special first day.

This year why not make an effort to be a little more creative?

Cover photographer Peggy Farren of Avant Garde Photography and I teamed up to brainstorm a few ideas that will take your shots from boring to creative and memorable. Our cover models for the month were our subjects and we used a variety of simple props that take your back to school photos from boring to fun!

Peggy’s Technical Tips Think about lighting and where you will take the pictures.

• Overhead light (such as the sun) is not pretty. Your child will have dark eye sockets if you take pictures with the sun above.

Use your flash to “fill” in the shadows. A small pop-up flash will not be very strong, but it should improve the picture.

• Better yet, look for “open shade”. Put your child in the shade, but just on the edge so that light filters in on his face. If the child is too deep in the shade, it will just be dark.

• If you are taking pictures inside, you may get a color cast from the tungsten or fluorescent lights. You can change your camera’s white balance to overcome this problem. Look for “white balance” in your menu. You’ll be able to change your white balance to the lighting situation.

• You will probably need your flash if you are taking pictures inside.

Composition: • Take wide, medium and close up photographs to tell the entire story. You’ll want to see the environment, but also capture close ups of your child’s face as they anticipate their new school year.

• Be sure your background doesn’t have too many distractions.

Try not to have a horizon or anything coming through the child’s head or neck.

• Keep in mind that our eyes are attracted to the brightest part of the picture. If your child is standing next to something bright, the emphasis may not be on him. Move him or yourself for a better composition.

• One common mistake is to leave too much room around your subject. Zoom in so there is not too much environment around your child.

• Anytime you photograph children, keep in mind it should be fun and light hearted. Don’t add to the stress your child is already feeling by holding a grueling photo session.

• For people and animals, the eyes should be on a rule of thirds gridline. It’s okay to cut off the top of someone’s head as long as their eyes aren’t too high up in the picture. Also with the rule of thirds, if you can place your subject on a “power point” your photograph will have the most visual impact.

• One more composition guideline; if your child is facing one

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way or the other, be sure there is room in front of the way they are facing for the most pleasing image.

Andrea’s Creative Tips • Try a different angle. Instead of photographing your child from the front, take a picture of them from behind as they are walking away from your front door or down the sidewalk.

If you walk them into school, take the last shot as they enter the front doot.

• Use props. You can make an inexpensive chalkboard sign like ours with a cheap blackboard from the crafts store and a few wooden rules. Use a glue gun to attach the rulers and pencil sand you have a cute prop you can use every year. Inexpensive chalk pens make artistic writing easier. Apples, stacks of books, and signs all add interest to the photo. In our juggling photo, we had the child hold the two apples and then Photoshopped the third into the picture.

• The t-shirts in our cover shot were made using Jolee’s Image Transfers, purchased at Joann’s. You can log onto the company website to set up your image and then simply run it through your inkjet printer.

• Get candid! Take a few shots of that first day of school breakfast or a shot of your child combing his hair or packing her backpack.

• Shoot the details. How about a shot of the clothing laid out the night before, the lunch bags lined up on the counter or a stack of new school supplies on the counter ready to be packed?

• Start a tradition. Pick one idea–perhaps a photo of your child holding a sign with the date, grade, and teacher’s name–and repeat it every year. What a great gift a book of all of those photos will be when your child is starting college!

• Consider including parents and siblings in a photo or two.

We talked Cherry, our cover children’s mother into playing along for a few of our photos. For the photo on page 44, we asked the boys to act embarrassed and mom to act happy and the result is a fun, cute shot.

PEGGY FARREN is the owner of Avant Garde Photography and Understand Photograhy. She can be reached at 239-283-7001.

ANDREA BREZNAY is the Publisher of Neapolitan Family Magazine and can be reached at 239-514-0338. Peggy and Andrea have been collaborating on magazine covers for more than 13 years.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

By Diane Turner Maller

High School’s Final Year 11 Ways to Support Your College-Bound Child

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eady or not, prepared or not, when summer is over, your child is set to begin the final, defining and transitory, senior year of high school. Whether this is your first or third child, each collegebound high school student walks a unique path. Here are 11 ways you can support your college-bound child:

1.

Talk it over. You have been listening to your child’s dreams all through her childhood. You are her first advisor.

Now is the time to reflect the intimate knowledge that you have gained over these precious and fleeting years. What are his talents? What is she passionate about?

What will she always want to be a part of her life? What does he want to contribute?

Making time for conversation and real dialogue with your child is crucial to helping her to focus her aspirations on a possible program of study. Never underestimate what is possible.

2.

Brainstorm a big list. The first list of colleges and universities should include a wide spectrum of choices from which to ultimately choose. Some of these choices should provide a stretch that challenges your child to reach further.

Encourage your child to attend college presentations that are offered at the high school. Explore university websites together and separately. Your child will let you know when your presence over his or her shoulder is no longer required. You can compare notes later.

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Consider campus size. What size of campus will appeal the most?

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campus? Our tour guides made impressions on us. One professor stood out. He made Natalie feel welcome when she sat in on his class and remembered her name when he saw her the next day.

4.

Discuss distance from home.

How far away is your child comfortable living? Some students are fine going to the opposite side of the country while others prefer to stay close to home, where weekend visits are possible or perhaps even to live at home that first year. My son, Thomas, demonstrated his independent nature by his choice to study a good sixhour drive away at the opposite end of our home state.

5.

Apply, apply, and apply. Early in the senior year is time to tackle the tedious work of completing college admissions applications as well as scholarship applications. This load will be lightened considerably if, as Nova suggests, the student has used the summer of junior to

senior year to research scholarships and to draft samples of scholarship and admissions essays. Sarah Myers McGinty’s book, “The College Application Essay” by College Board is an excellent reference to use as a guide for those intimidating essays.

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Make that essay shine. Parents, siblings, and friends can help with the editing process. In most cases, the final admissions or scholarship application is uploaded online. Take the time, however, to print out the various pieces and refine the wording. If ever there were a time for perfectionism, the time is when writing college and scholarship applications. Proofreading by multiple sets of eyes can add exponential value. Print hard copies of all the applications and keep them in a large accordion style file or file box. The file box will be full if not bursting by the end of the year.

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breaking down the projects and requirements into manageable bits.

They need help managing deadlines and timelines. Brooke Nova, who specializes in college and career counseling, suggests parents start tracking all community service once students enter ninth grade.

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Attend financial aid presentations. Many high schools have at least one night, usually in the fall, to invite someone from a local University Financial Aid Office to speak about financial aid. In his presentations, Mike Johnson, Director of Financial Aid for Pacific University, likes to go beyond the basic information. “I also try to provide a reality check on what costs really mean.” Johnson helps parents to consider how much the tuition “sticker price” can be alleviated by factoring in the potential for financial aid in their situation.

It is helpful to attend more than one of these presentations.

I attended a multitude of them. Attend at least one with a friend, better yet; a friend who has already sent a child to college if this is your first. A second ear can help with sorting through the information overload. I found it nearly impossible to assimilate all the information, terminology, and financial acronyms, in one sitting.

Allow time to make sense of it all in order to be able to apply the information to your individual situation.

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Get a jump on senioritis. Senioritis seems to hit all of them. It’s just a matter of how far into the year it takes to kick in. Brooke Nova encourages students to finish most everything, “(applications to college, scholarships, and FAFSA), should be done by winter break.” After the first semester seniors are typically “’over high school’ so getting everything done before break really does help,” she concludes.

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Wait it out. Even after all of this preparation, there is nothing to do but hang in there with your child and wait for the letters of acceptance or rejection to arrive in the mail. If your child was taking some risks in the application process, there are bound to be disappointments as well as victories. Each letter brings opportunity for feedback and learning for both of you. You will likely celebrate one day and then receive sobering news the next. Be prepared for tears. Remind your child that the closing of one door; opens another.

11.

Accept the roller coaster. During my daughter’s senior year, sometimes she accepted gentle reminders, other times, she bristled at any suggestions. As a parent, I was continually walking that tight rope between supporting and hovering. I felt the stress of meeting the application deadlines right along with her.

Even so, I couldn’t write her essay for her. I was almost grateful when she shut her bedroom door in my face so she could work on it on her own. Later, when she took the envelope into her room to open privately in her own space, I held my breath, too. But the results were hers, not mine.

Whatever the news, ceremonies that mark the end of high school for your child are rich with meaning and memories. You will have endured the ups and downs of a unique and remarkable senior year with your child. The events and memories of senior year will stay with both of you as you take the next step to life beyond the high school years together.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

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Parents are busy in August shopping for back to school wardrobes, lunch boxes and binders, it is also the right time to plan for extra-curricular activities for the upcoming school year. Participating in a team sport is an excellent way for children and teens to get the 60 minutes of daily physical activity recommended by the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control. In addition to the physical benefits of decreasing the risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, participating in sports has psychological and social benefits as well.

WHEN CHOOSING A SPORT, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: 1. Does my child want lessons in a sport or to participate in competition?

2. Does my child want a year-round sport or one that is offered during a limited season?

3. Is a travel club team appropriate for our family schedule or do I prefer all games to be played locally?

4. How much does participating in the sport cost?

(Equipment, fees and travel) 5. How many practices and games per week are my child expected to attend?

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Naples Girls Softball Little League AGES: elementary to high school WEB: www.ngsll.org EMAIL: send email through website

here are many local opportunities for children and teens of all ages to learn about a sport or to join a competitive team.

Use the following directory as a year round resource of athletic organizations offering single or multiple sports for both beginners and advanced athletes. Many sports are seasonal, so be sure to contact the organization for more information about the registration period and the time commitment required for each sport.

The Greater Naples YMCA Mighty Mite T-Ball WHEN: Year round AGES: 3-4 WEB: www.greaternaplesymca.org PHONE: 239-597-3148

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Collier County Parks and Recreation T-Ball WHERE: Veterans and Vineyards Community Parks WHEN: Spring AGES: 3 ½ to 5 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000 Greater Naples Little League

WHERE: Fleischmann Park WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 5-16 WEB: www.greaternapleslittle

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Collier County Parks and Rec Gate Community Center, Immokalee Community Park, Immokalee Sports Complex, North Collier Regional Park, Veterans and Vineyards Community Parks WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 3 ½-15 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000 WHERE: Golden

First Baptist Church Naples Sports Outreach Public Program WHEN: April AGES: Kindergarten to 8th WEB: www.fbcn.org/project/ sports-outreach EMAIL: fbcnbeacons@fbcn.org PHONE: 239-596-8600

Gulf Coast Little League Baseball and Softball WHERE: For East Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City Cindy Mysels Community Park Naples Youth Basketball League WHEN: Fall and spring WHERE: Multiple Locations AGES: 4-14 Darren Miles PhotographyWHEN: Year round WEB: www.gulfcoastll.com AGES: 5+ EMAIL: gcll.naples@gmail.com WEB: www.playnybl.com EMAIL: send email through website North Naples Little League WHEN: Fall and spring The Greater Naples YMCA AGES: 4-15 WHEN: Year round WEB: www.northnaples AGES: 3-14 littleleague.com WEB: www.greaternaplesymca.org EMAIL: janet.nnll16@gmail.com PHONE: 239-597-3148 PHONE: 239-450-1900 You may sign up for both Mondays and Wednesdays!

FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING City of Naples Youth Flag Football WHERE: Fleischmann Park WHEN: Spring AGES: Grades 1-8 boys and girls WEB: www.naplesgov.com PHONE: 239-213-3020 Collier County Parks and Recreation Flag Football and Cheer WHERE: Immokalee Community Park WHEN: Spring AGES: 4-14 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000 First Baptist Church Naples Sports Outreach Public Program Football and Cheer The First Baptist Beacons will join the Southwest Florida Youth Football and Cheer League as the Young Champion Sports Eagles for the Fall 2015 season.

WHEN: Fall (Flag football in February) AGES: grade Kg-8 WEB: www.fbcn.org/project/sportsoutreach EMAIL: Fbcnbeacons@fbcn.org PHONE: 239-596-8600 Naples Hurricanes Youth Football and Cheer Pop Warner Program WHEN: Fall AGES: 5-15 WEB: www.naplescanes.com EMAIL: info@naplescanes.com Southwest Florida Youth Football and Cheer League WHERE: Fleischmann Park WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 5-14 WEB: www.swflyouthfootball.com EMAIL: info@swflyouthfootball.com

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Sports CLUB K6 Sports Flag Football and Cheer WHEN: Fall AGES: Grades 1-6 (Football) Grades K-6 (Cheer) WEB: www.sportsclub.org EMAIL: bcarufe@sportsclubnaples.org PHONE: 239-566-2582 GOLF The First Tee of Naples

WHERE: Multiple Locations WHEN: Fall, winter and spring AGES: 7-18 WEB: www.thefirstteenaplescollier.org EMAIL: Lisa Chandler at

tftnaplesleelisa@yahoo.com PHONE: 239-231-2036 Optimist Club of Naples Golf

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Florida Alliance AAA Youth Travel Hockey Program WHERE: Germain Arena AGES: 8-18 WEB: www.floridaallianceaaa.com EMAIL: Todd O’Had TOhad@

athleticrepublic.com PHONE: 509-961-0574 Germain Arena Youth Ice Hockey Fall, spring and summer preschool-high school www.skateeverblades.com Tony Lessel TonyL@floridaever

blades.com PHONE: 239-948-7825 ext 1303 WHEN: AGES: WEB: EMAIL:

Jr. Everblades A and AA Travel League WHERE: Germain Arena AGES: 8-18 WEB: www.jreverblades.org EMAIL: Karl Masnjak at Karlm@ floridaeverblades.com PHONE: 239-948-7825 ext 1303 Naples Roller Hockey League

WHERE: Veterans Park WHEN: Fall and spring

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(6:30 pm-8:30 pm) at Veterans Park AGES: 5-18 WEB: www.naplesrollerhockey.org EMAIL: nrhl@comcast.net LACROSSE Braveheart Lacrosse Club WHERE: Barron Collier High School WHEN: Fall (middle and high school) Year round (high school) AGES: middle and high school girls WEB: www.braveheartlax.org EMAIL: send email through website PHONE: 239-821-5976 Collier County Lacrosse Association WHERE: Pine Ridge Middle School WHEN: Spring and summer AGES: 6-15 boys WEB: www.collierlax.com EMAIL: collierlax@aol.com Madlax Florida WHERE: Barron Collier High School WHEN: Year round AGES: 9-18 boys WEB: www.florida.madlax.com EMAIL: Trent Carter at trent@madlax.com Naples Lacrosse Club WHERE: Fleischmann Park and Naples High School WHEN: Fall and Spring AGES: elementary school-middles school girls WEB: www.napleslacrosseclub.com EMAIL: send email through website PHONE: 239-263-7890 Optimist Club of Naples Lacrosse

WHERE: Seagate Elementary School WHEN: Spring AGES: Grades K-8 girls WEB: www.leaguelineup.com/ EMAIL:

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RUNNING Gulf Coast Runners WHERE: Naples High School WHEN: Year round AGES: all ages WEB: www.gcryouthteam.org EMAIL: send email through website Girls on the Run Collier County WHERE: Multiple Locations WHEN: Fall and spring NEAPOLITANfamily • August 2015

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BASKETBALL Collier County Parks and Recreation WHERE: Veterans and Vineyards Community Parks WHEN: Fall and Spring AGES: 4-17 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000 Optimist Club of Naples Soccer WHERE: Vineyards Community Park WHEN: Fall and spring Fall registration begins August 15 and 16 at Coastland Center by J.C. Penny AGES: 3-17 WEB: www.optimistsoccer.org EMAIL: info@optimistsoccer.org

WEB: PHONE:

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Swim Florida Swim Team Locations at FGCU, Golden Gate and Marco Island WHEN: Year round AGES: 5+ WEB: www.swimflorida.com EMAIL: Send email through website WHERE:

T2 Aquatics Swim Team WHERE: YMCA Norris Pool WHEN: Year round AGES: 6+ WEB: www.t2aquatics.com EMAIL: tom@t2aquatics.com PHONE: 239-591-0204 The Greater Naples YMCA Aquanuts Swim Team WHEN: Year round AGES: 5-18 WEB: www.greaternaplesymca.org PHONE: 239-597-3148

SWFL Adrenaline WHERE: Multiple locations WHEN: Year round AGES: 4-18 WEB: www.swfladrenaline.com EMAIL: John Robinson at jrobinson@ swfloridasoccer.com PHONE: 239-849-0283

The Greater Marco Family YMCA Swim Team WHEN: Year round AGES: all ages WEB: www.greatermarcoy.org PHONE: 239-394-3144

The Greater Naples YMCA

Collier Junior Tennis League Collier County Parks and Rec WHERE: Multiple Locations WHEN: Year round AGES: 6-14 WEB: www.tennisdynamics.com EMAIL: Send email through website PHONE: Spike Gonzales 239-248-0894

WHEN: Year round AGES: 3-6 WEB: www.greaternaplesymca.org PHONE: 239-597-3148

SWIMMING Bonita Springs YMCA Y Swim Fun Team WHEN: Spring AGES: 5-12

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and Recreation WHERE: Vineyards Community Park WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 6-14 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000 First Baptist Church Naples Sports Outreach Public Program WHEN: February AGES: grade Kg-8 girls WEB: www.fbcn.org/project/sportsoutreach EMAIL: fbcnbeacons@fbcn.org PHONE: 239-596-8600 Naples Juniors Volley Ball Club

WHERE: Naples High School WHEN: Year round AGES: 5+ WEB: www.naplesjrsvolleyball.com EMAIL: info@naplesjrsvolleyball.com PHONE: 239-280-6064

The Greater Naples YMCA

WHEN: Year round AGES: 7-17 WEB: www.greaternaplesymca.org PHONE: 239-597-3148

USA South Volleyball

WHERE: Naples and Estero WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 11-18 WEB: www.usasouthvolleyball.com EMAIL: send email through website

WRESTLING Collier County Parks and Recreation WHERE: Immokalee Sports Complex WHEN: Fall and spring AGES: 5-16 WEB: www.collierparks.com PHONE: 239-252-4000

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