East Lake - Vol. 8, Issue 4, April 2015

Vol. 8, Issue 4, April 2015

Your neighborhood. Your magazine.

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield

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Take a look around your house and think back to when you originally bought it.

Was it last year? Ten years ago? Twenty-plus?

What plans did you make for your house then? Did you buy it thinking that “someday” you would update the kitchen or the master bathroom suite? Have you been dreaming of an addition or creating the perfect in-home office space? Call The Property Doctors for a consultation! The Property Doctors is a local, licensed and insured residential contracting company with owners whose passion is listening to their clients and helping them to create the space of their dreams.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ELHS Drama Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie.......3 Calendar/News Briefs.........4-5 Capital Millwork...................10 Scott Papes, Cornerstone Financial Planners...........14-15 RED “Writing” Hood at Brooker Creek Elementary....16 Kids R Kids Academy........18-19 Dance Excellence Ballroom......................22-23 K-Town at Zen Forrest...28-29

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Williams Window Treatments has been a popular destination for customers in Dunedin and the surrounding areas since 2002, and their impressive new decorator’s showroom is located at the corner of Broadway and Washington Street, not far from downtown Dunedin. Customers have been coming to Williams Window Treatments for years because of their incredible selection of window treatments, their affordable prices, and the personal customer service that can only come from a company that puts their heart into each project.

Truly a family business, Pam and Robert Williams opened Williams

Window Treatment in 2002 after working in the industry for nearly twenty years. Together with their children, Tiffany and Steve, they embarked on a family adventure that became a successful business and a popular resource for designers and homeowners alike.

Pam has quite a knack for helping people choose the right window treatment for their space. Far more than a job, it’s a passion. This passion, combined with her impeccable eye for style, makes her very talented at showing people how a window treatment can transform a window, a room and even an entire home.

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East Lake High School Drama Department Presents

Thoroughly Modern Millie, A New Musical East Lake High School’s drama department is ready to wow audiences again with Thoroughly Modern Millie, A New Musical. If you missed out on seeing the ELHS drama students bring Peter Pan to life onstage with its three sold out performances – there is still a lot of buzz about that show’s success today – then don’t delay and get your tickets now for the upcoming Thoroughly Modern Millie, a 1920s high-energy musical with lots of dancing that is sure to be fun for the whole audience.

Michael McClutchy of the ELHS Drama Boosters, shares, “East Lake High School’s performing arts academy has a high level of talent and passion for the arts.” Proud to help bring this new production to the stage is Director Brad Brady, Choreographer Jarrett Koski, Musical Directors Robert Knabel and Frank Meekins. The ELHS Drama Department is supported by many volunteers and sends out a big thank you to the Drama Booster Board for its fundraising efforts, and the technical crew stage for all of their work and the actual building of the sets with parent involvement and hands-on help in many areas.

Please come and enjoy this year’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie being presented on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at East Lake High School.

Visit www.eastlakedrama.com for more information.

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East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga Nothing that appears in the East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles may be reproduced, whether wholly or in part, without permission. Opinions expressed by East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles writers are their own and do not reflect the publisher’s opinion.

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Calendar & News Briefs

2015 East Lake Baseball Camp Held by Head Coach Dan Genna and ELHS Coaching Staff Session 1: June 8–11 Session 2: June 15–18 Session 3: June 22–25 Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 1 PM; ages 6–13; campers will be grouped by age and skill level.

Early Registration Special: $115 if registered before June 4.

Regular Registration: $130 June 3 and after.

Session 4: June 29 - July 1 Monday – Wednesday, 9 AM – 1 PM; ages 13–18; must be registered Student at ELHS. Registration $60 Make check payable to East Lake Baseball Boosters. Please mail check and registration form to: East Lake High School, c/o Dan Genna, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.

Camp Highlights: Camp T-shirt; Slip and Slide (bring towel last day); Guest Speakers; Individual Instruction; Team fundamentals; Games; Skills;

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High school style workouts; Drills; Camp Notes.

Campers should wear baseball pants or shorts and t-shirts. Campers should wear cleats but bring tennis shoes. Campers will need to bring snack and lunch concession stand will be open. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the campers!

Space is limited, so take advantage of the early registration special! Go to Eastlakebaseball.biz for forms or email dgenna@tampabay.rr.com.

Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 7th Annual Palm Harbor Citrus Festival Apr. 16–19––held at Historic Downtown Florida Avenue in Palm Harbor. The 7th Annual Palm Harbor Citrus Festival is an exciting event that celebrates the heritage of Palm Harbor.

The Festival features a four-day event with carnival rides and games, The Miss Palm Harbor Citrus Festival Queen Pageant, Dancing with the Palm Harbor Stars, vendors, sponsors

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and community displays, Kid’s area, food, drinks and live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Festival opens Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m., April 17 at 4 p.m., April 18 at 10 a.m. and April 19 at 11 a.m. Call the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (727) 7844287 for information and applications.

Free Workshop on Hydroponic Gardening Apr. 23, 7 PM––at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road in Palm Harbor. Hydroponics is planting and utilizing water - never soil - to grow your own produce. Benefits are: no weeding, no fertilizers and no pests with little labor. Plants are organic - no GMOs! For more information, call 727391-9590 or visit online at www.facebook.com/urbanfarmergroup or at www.localfloridarawhoney.com. Local raw honey also will be available for purchase.

4-Hearts 6th Annual “Golf Fore A Cause” May 4, 8:30 AM (7:30 AM is Registration)––at Cypress Run Golf Course, 2669 St Andrews Blvd. in Tarpon Springs. Four-person scramble

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$125 per person. Prizes for: Longest Drive; Closest to the Pin; Putting; and Beat the Pro; HOLE IN ONE. Lunch after golf. Enjoy raffle prizes, silent auction, and 50/50.

Returning Event MC is Jenn Holloway! 4-Hearts Golf Fore A Cause is always great fun for participants and it is “Fore” a cause, doing good and giving back to the community. To pay with credit card contact: Carol @ 813235-3917at Cypress Run Golf Club in Tarpon Springs. For registration, sponsorship levels and more details, email Kathi@4-Hearts.org or visit the website, www.4-Hearts.org.

The 2015 4-Hearts Golf Tournament will support the following charities: Operation Helping Hand: Nonprofit organization that helps severely injured active duty and medically retired War on Terror service members and their families, who are being treated at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa. Their assistance ranges from round trip air travel for immediate family to be with loved ones to paying for rental cars, prepaid cell phones, comfort items and counseling. Over 95% of your contribution goes directly to helping the wounded soldiers and their families.

Website: OperationHelpingHand-

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Tampa.com.

T.A.M.P.A (Tampa Marine Area Parents Association): This non-profit organization was founded by a group of mothers of soldiers in post 9/11 conflicts to offer needed goods and services to military families, as well as raise awareness of the great sacrifice our soldiers were making. Their assistance includes whatever the soldier or families may need, from equipment to food to help paying bills. The sole support of their organization is donations from generous supporters. Their name doesn’t indicate it, but they support all branches of the military.

Find more information on the website: USMCFmailySupport.org.

Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc: This is a nonprofit is a member of the Community Action Partnership.

Their goal is to deliver services to help individuals and families alleviate conditions of poverty, enable people to move forward towards economic self-sufficiency, provide opportunities for people to reach their full potential and revitalize communities. Their programs include an emergency service to provide limited assistance with utility, fuel oil, rent/mortgage, food, clothing and other emergency situations on a one-time basis; a “chore program” to assist the elderly with housecleaning or yard work to im-

prove their environment; a “youth development” program to provide counsel and training to academically talented but low-income 14-15 year-olds to get ready for the workforce. This is just a sample of their programs. 4-Hearts is most interested in helping the Emergency Services Program as it provides for the needs of the family. On their donation page it says 100% of the donation goes to services provided and you can choose the direction of your donation. The website is poc-inc.org.

3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament with a $10,000 Hole-in-One Opportunity!

Sat., May 23, 7 AM Register, 8 AM Shotgun Start––Hosted by Donnie Abraham, former NFL Buccaneer and NY Jets player, for the benefit of the Clearwater High School Football Program. The Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road in Largo/Seminole. This makes a great Father's Day gift! All skill levels welcome. Awesome prizes including 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awards/trophies.

7 AM register/continental breakfast & range balls and an 8 AM Shotgun start (Scramble). Golfers receive:

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Goodie bag filled with freebies, coupons and other goodies, range balls, continental breakfast, 18 holes, cart, Hot lunch buffet and some great prizes for the golfers, all along side several sport celebrities, and LOTS OF FUN! Buffalo Wild Wings of Largo will also setup a table on one of the golf holes to provide our golfers with samplings of their wings as well as Boston market during the tournament! **Celebrity groupings will be determined by two factors; level of sponsorship and date of paid entry.

Mulligan's available.

A CHANCE TO WIN BIG: $10,000 Hole-in-One opportunity; hole contests with prizes such as “Best Hand Hole Poker,” “Closest to the Pin,” “Beat the Pro” and more.

Prizes include: Several Rounds of Golf to many elite golf courses in Tampa Bay area; Autographed Sports Memorabilia; Golf Swing Lessons; Jewelry- from Gold and Diamond Source; Weekend in new Cadillac from Dimmitt; gift cards to many different restaurants and other businesses including Bill Jackson’s, Sports Authority, and more.

Great Sponsorship and advertise-

ment opportunities available; please call 727-403-4516 or email kyminda@hotmail.com for more information.

Pasco Fine Arts Council Presents Kids ‘n Art 2015 April 28 – May 26––Pasco Fine Arts Council, Inc. recognizes rising artists with Kids 'n Art 2015. Pasco County art instructors from public, charter, private, and home-schooled networks were invited to select up to 8 pieces of art from their currently enrolled students in elementary school.

The public is invited to view the exhibit which runs from April 28th – May 26th, at the Pasco Fine Arts Council, 5744 Moog Rd., Holiday (adjacent to Centennial Park Library) during regular operating hours: Tues.–Thurs., 9:30 AM–3:30 PM; Fri. & Sat., 9:30 AM–12:30 PM; closed holidays.

The awards ceremony for Kids ‘n Art will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 16th. Art themed prizes will be awarded to the winners.

For additional information on events and classes at Pasco Fine Arts Council, Inc. visit www.pascoarts.org or call (727) 845-7322.

See “Calendar” on page 30.

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Capital Millwork Continually Brings in New Products to Beautifully Update Your Home Link, and Jessica Elder, who has an extensive background in millwork.

The great thing about Capital Millwork, is that they can work within your budget to help you find the products that will look great and set your home apart from the standard builders-grade installations that it most like had when you moved in.

There are so many options when choosing Capital Millwork. You can order from them, but do your own installation or use your own contractor if you choose; or Capital Millwork’s skilled craftsmen can do your installation. You can be as involved as you’d like in any phase of your project, or ask them to handle everything start to finish.

Capital Millwork has some great new products that I found intriguing.

For instance, that new flooring mentioned earlier is Luxury Resilient Flooring by Boone Floors (boonefloors.com/next-generation) and it is made of PVC, but looks like hardwood. But – get this – it is super thick and resilient and can be installed right over existing tile! If you’ve ever had to live through remodeling and the mess and expense of removing tile, then you understand my excitement over this product.

The sleek, modern cable Dress up your home with stylish hardware, like these drawer stair railing is anand cabinet pulls by Schaub. There are so many different other new prodstyles to choose from, you’ll find your favorite look uct available. Of

It’s that time of year when we want to put a fresh polish and shine on our homes, and add some new decorative touches, maybe update a room, or even the whole house. No matter how big or small your home project is, stop

by Capital Millwork’s showroom, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 19 North and Tampa Road, in the Palm Lake Plaza. Capital Millwork is your source for beautiful millwork, custom doors and hardwood floors, plus an exciting new line of looks-justlike-hardwood flooring that can be installed right over your existing tile.

(Read on for details.) Capital Millwork also carries a fantastic selection of architectural and decorative hardware that will give your home the personalized style that lets your friends and family know yours is a well-loved home – one they will want to emulate.

Customers receive the best care imaginable from the team at Capital Millwork, from owner and general contractor Bob Koch to sales manager Keith Sontag, office manager Heather

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Barn Doors & Hardware available in many different styles

Luxury Resilient Flooring, looks like wood, can be installed on top of tile

course, all of the beautiful traditional styles are still available.

Barn doors are a big hit with homeowners looking to upgrade and add character, and with so many different options available, you really can use these doors with any style. Barn door hardware can really change the look of the doors, as well, and Capital Millwork has many lines to choose from with styles ranging from rustic black iron to sleek stainless steel and even brightly colored metal tracks.

To sum up just how much Capital Millwork offers: custom windows, doors, moldings, staircase banisters, balusters and handrails, decking, hardwood and other specialty flooring, barn doors, hardware and more.

From decorative indoor accents such

as the Schaub and Company’s Solid Brass Decorative Hardware pictured, to hurricane and impact-resistant windows and doors, Capital Millwork marries beauty and functionality to create a look that fits your home and your personal lifestyle.

The possibilities for your home improvement are endless at Capital Millwork!

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Capital Millwork is located at 32704 US Hwy. 19 North in Palm Harbor, behind Chick-fil-a. Their showroom is open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment.

For more information, please call 727-772-7703 or visit the website at www.CapitalMillwork.com; you also can find them on Facebook.

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Make a Resolution to Protect the Ones You Love & Partner With Cornerstone Financial Planners

By Julie Kanehl Do you have your finances in order? Have you planned for your retirement? Don’t just think about it or shrug your shoulders and think you’ll get to it! There’s no better time than the present to take action, so make a resolution that makes financial sense and can help protect your family for many years to come. Serving clients in and around Trinity, New Port Richey and East Lake, Cornerstone Financial Planners is located at 4625 Little Road in Trinity, in the Walker Professional Center, which is just south of the Mitchell soccer fields. Cornerstone Financial Planners is a registered investment advisory firm whose motto is “Working for You, Working with You.” Scott Papes is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CERTIFIED ESTATE PLANNER™ and Vice President at Cornerstone Financial Planners, a full service financial planning and investment advisory

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firm. Raised outside of Cleveland, Ohio, Scott received his degree from Penn State in Management and Economics and has been in the financial industry since 1988. Scott and his family live locally, and as a father, Scott understands the importance of creating a financial budget that’s both realistic and proactive for the future.

Friendly and easy to talk to, Scott’s favorite question is, “Have you planned for your retirement?”

Scott says, “People put off dealing with their finances when it should be near the top of their priority list.”

He says, “People always say that they want to, but they’re busy or they say they’ll get to it, but that won’t help you long term.”

What keeps people from talking about planning for their retirement? Is it a fear of the future or perhaps a lack of understanding in how their budget works? Generally, it’s simply thinking that financial planning is simple and that they can do it themselves, or that they will deal with it when the time

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In a way, Scott is like a lot like a fitness coach who can help set realistic goals for your financial future. By setting reachable goals that make sense, and by making some changes in your current spending habits, some smart investments and perhaps changing some other habits that aren’t helping you in your goal, your future can look remarkably more attractive! That said, if you don’t meet with your coach, you may continue on a less ideal path!

The beauty of working with someone like Scott is that he’s an independent financial professional, which means that he’s not under any obligation to try and use a particular product or service, which means he has access to a myriad of financial products and services, allowing clients to completely customize their investment portfolios. Having what’s called a “diversified platform” in the industry simply means that you’re not limited!

Friendly and easy to talk to, Scott takes pride in having a strong relation-

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Scott Papes, with his wife Michelle and their son AJ ship with each of his clients. This is important, because when we get down to talking about the heart of the matter, we’re talking about taking care of our families, our spouses and ourselves near the end of our lives. So you want someone that you can talk to, someone like Scott who makes a big subject easier to understand, and who has the knowledge and the experience to help

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give you the kind of financial planning you are looking for – at your speed, at your comfort level. Once you know that you’re on the same page, your advisor will help sort through everything from your current investments to your insurance policies, and even your last will and testament. Each of these pieces comes together to help create a more stable financial future.

More than financial and retirement planning, Scott and Cornerstone Financial Planners can assist with estate planning, tax planning and retirement planning. Investment services at Cornerstone Financial Planners range from Mutual Funds to Stocks, Bonds and Annuities as well as other alternative investments such as REIT’s for accredited investors. At Cornerstone, each investment portfolio is as unique as you are, and with a gamut of retirement services that range from IRAs and Roth IRAs to guidance on your 401k and Pension & Profit Sharing Plans, clients can count on that they are in good hands.

Cornerstone Financial Planners also provides insurance services that include life insurance, different kinds of annuities and long-term care insurance, which sets aside money in the case that you would require care at a

facility for the disabled or the chronically ill. Of course, these may be uncomfortable things to imagine, but imagine how uncomfortable the regret would feel if you were caught unprepared.

This year, make a decision that will change your future for the better.

Meet with Scott Papes at Cornerstone Financial Planners to create a strong financial portfolio. Scott has the knowledge, integrity and experience to help you make the future you desire for yourself a reality.

Cornerstone Financial Planners is located at 4625 Little Road in Trinity. Hours are Mon. – Fri., from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Appointment recommended although walkins are welcome. For more information, please call Scott at (727) 375-1112 or visit the website at www.cfpfl.com.

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RED “Writing” Hood Play These Brooker Creek Elementary five and six year olds may look young and small but don't let that fool you! Mrs. Crim’s kindergarten class can read, write, memorize, sing, and even act!

They now can officially add musical theater to their resumes! In March, they presented a theatrical production of RED, Little Red “Writing” Hood written by Jane Tesh with music composed by Joni Klein-Higger.

This full-scale production included complete 3D scenery, intricate costumes, solos and group singing, memorized scripts, loads of humor, and Tony winning acting! These

kindergarteners pulled off this impossible mission under the guidance of producers Mrs. Crim and student teacher, Mrs. Lintz.

In this production, RED decides to be creative and rewrite traditional fairy tales. Although initially RED relieves the fairy tale characters from obstacles they face, this appeasement is

shortlived. The characters find themselves in more complicated situations, and their stories even become intertwined at times.

Luckily, the FBI, otherwise known as the Fairy Tale Believers, was able to step in and save the day!

This production was truly an entertaining experience for all who participated or had the pleasure of enjoying from the audience. A special thank you goes out to all of the parents and families who helped make the RED “Writing” Hood Play an unforgettable and magical success!

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Kids R Kids Academy of Trinity Opening in April

By Dara Tucker Trinity will soon be the next home to the national franchise, Kids R Kids Academy. Anitha Thomas is the owner of Kids R Kids Academy in Wesley Chapel and is excited to open Trinity’s brand new state-of-the-art facility. Anitha says that she looked for two years to find the perfect property in Trinity that would allow students to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The 17,000-square-foot facility sits on two acres of property at 11081 Trinity Boulevard in Trinity. From infants as young as six weeks old to school-aged children who need before and after school care and summer camps, Kids R Kids of Trinity has a program to fit your family’s childcare needs.

Owner Anitha Thomas comes from a family of educators, and taught Engineering Physics at the collegiate level before she opened Kids R Kids in Wesley Chapel ten years ago. When you first come to Kids R Kids you’ll notice Anitha takes safety seriously.

Each parent is supplied with a small fob that allows him or her secure access to the building, similar to a keyless hotel card. After a fob is used to

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enter the building the parent uses a touch screen at the counter to sign their child in and out of Kids R Kids.

There is always a director at the front desk, and there also is a security camera in the lobby. The glass walls in the preschool allow the classrooms to be visible to each other and help the children transition to their next developmentally appropriate learning area easier. Each classroom has two cameras that online stream through a secure website that parents can sign up on to view their child during the day.

The school is designed to hold 290 children and Anitha keeps each age group at a lower teacher/student ratio than the state requires, which allows for better teacher interaction with the children. Each class has one lead teacher (who has a CDA, A.A. degree, or bachelors degree, and five or more years experience) and one or more assistants (who have completed DCF training and have a minimum of one year childcare experience). The Trinity location will have at least thirty-six employees to meet the children’s needs.

Kids R Kids has its own SACS approved 42-week progressive curriculum, along with a 10-week Summer

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Kids R Kids Academy is a newly built children’s academy that offers care for children from infancy and beyond with before and after school programs.

Camp curriculum for all age groups.

Curriculum has teacher-directed and child-directed activities throughout the day. Program also includes music, Spanish, sign language, manners and character development. The classrooms have between four to eight learning stations for student choice that includes library centers, dramatic play, hands-on exploration and math, depending on the age of the child.

If you have a school-aged child, Kids R Kids Academy drops off and picks up children at Odessa, Trinity,

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Trinity Oaks and Longleaf Elementary schools. Children ride in a school bus with seatbelts between their school and Kids R Kids Academy, where they too can enjoy the new facility.

Anitha’s love of technology and the natural setting of the Trinity location can be seen in the design of the new preschool with the unique STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) lab, media center and outdoor nature area. The STEAM lab will be run by a full-time, qualified teacher who will provide chil-

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This summer, Kids R Kids will have its splash park! dren an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math outside of their classroom setting. The media center will focus on technology; allowing students to have interactive learning opportunities such as creating videos the staff will share with parents. The outdoor nature area includes an outdoor classroom, a garden area for seasonal plants, garden boxes and raised water and sand areas. In addition to the outdoor nature area, there is a fully shaded play area for infants, two- and three-year-olds, three- and four-yearolds, and a play area for children four and older. Having different play areas for different ages ensures children are

playing on age-appropriate, safe equipment. Daily children visit both the outdoor nature area and the play area, allowing them to really enjoy the natural beauty of Trinity’s Kids R Kids’ location. The outdoor water park area will be completed by summer, and is sure to be a favorite spot for the kids!

Another unique aspect of Kids R Kids Academy is the full size cafeteria that holds nearly fifty students at a time. They have a full sized kitchen that is run by a certified chef who creates well-balanced, nutritional meals for the children. A hot breakfast, hot lunch and snack are all included in the price of your child’s tuition. This is a great convenience for parents, and

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helps make the transition to an elementary cafeteria easier for children.

Anitha says that communication is an important aspect of Kids R Kids Academy. “Teachers assess students and the results are provided to parents.

In the fall the reports will be available on line, so if parents are too busy at pick

up or drop off to communicate with teachers about their child’s growth they can look on line when it’s convenient for them. There are eight to nine different aspects, or categories, on the report, depending on the child’s age.”

With a successful Kids R Kids Academy branch in Wesley Chapel, Anitha is excited to be offering Trinity a state-of-the-art facility for the families in the area. The location allows students to have authentic learning experiences both inside and outside with a nurturing staff.

If you’re interested in registering your child for Kids R Kids Academy at 11081 Trinity Blvd. in New Port Richey, including before and after school care and summer camp, contact Anitha Thomas at 727-376-5437. Visit online at www.krktrinity.com to learn more about Kids R Kids Academy, including informational videos.

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Owner Stefan Dobrev

By Marcy Sanford Stefan Dobrev has been improving people’s lives through dance for decades. A Bulgarian National Dance Champion, Stefan began dancing when he was seven years old and at fifteen, he knew that he wanted to open his own studio one day. “I competed in dance competitions all across Europe,” says Stefan. “The first time I saw a professional dance studio in Norway, I knew that I wanted to have

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my own studio one day where I could teach people the joy of dancing.”

Stefan’s dream has come true now with the opening of the elegant Dance Excellence Ballroom, located at 3730 Tampa Road in Oldsmar.

If you are interested in learning how to dance socially or yearn to compete on the dance floor, the expert dance instructors at Dance Excellence Ballroom will have you cha cha-ing and waltzing like a pro in no time. At Dance Excellence Ballroom, you have

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the opportunity to learn both International and American Style Ballroom dances, including Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Swing, and Salsa.

With the widest selection available in the Tampa Bay area, you can sign up for a private dance lesson or choose a group class.

“When someone learns how to dance, it improves their lives in so many different ways,” says Stefan.

“Not only is it great exercise, physically and mentally, but ballroom dancing also teaches you how to

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communicate with a partner and shows you techniques on how to work together. Dancing also builds your self-esteem and confidence. When you come to ballroom dancing classes you create new social contacts and meet new people. Once you know how to dance, no one can take that from you and it is something you can enjoy throughout the rest of your life. We help people improve their lives and enjoy life to the fullest at Dance Excellence Ballroom.”

Stefan’s route to studio ownership

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was not an easy one. When he first moved to the U.S. he didn’t know any English and had to work many jobs just to make ends meet. He says, “I would take any job I could find. I was living in a tiny apartment with only a table, two chairs and a mattress. I had the chance to go back to Bulgaria but I made up my mind that I wanted to pursue my dream.”

Eventually Stefan found his way to a dance studio in St. Petersburg and began teaching students there. Along the way he learned English fluently and was the top teacher in the Southeast region for six years and he was the National top teacher for three years in a row.

Stefan has established Dance Excellence Ballroom to cater to each student’s individual needs. All of the teachers are nationally certified and licensed and Dance Excellence Ballroom offers you the flexibility to learn in an environment that works best for you.

Stefan says, “We want our students to feel comfortable at Dance Excellence Ballroom and to love coming to their lessons. All of the teachers here care about their clients and love dancing.” Stefan and the other teachers at Dance Excellence Ballroom also compete throughout the year and par-

ticipate in continuing education classes every six months. This helps them stay up-to-date about new dance trends and teaching methods.

Dance Excellence Ballroom offers both private and group lessons. Private lessons can be tailored to your specific goals and needs. In the group lessons, you’ll still get individualized attention and instruction from professional dance teachers, but you’ll also learn how to dance in a group. At Dance Excellence, you can take lessons with a partner or on your own – the choice is yours!

“Ballroom dancing is for everyone,” says Stefan. “You don’t have to be a superstar – but you can be if you want to. We take time to talk to our students so we know their goals. Our goal is to provide excellent service and dance lessons at all times. We want to help people learn how to dance and

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enjoy life.”

In addition to social dancing, Dance Excellence Ballroom can help you train for competitive dancing or can teach you a dance for a special occasion like a wedding or anniversary.

“We love working with couples to help them learn dances for special occasions,” says Stefan. “They can bring us the song they want to dance to and we will create a choreographed dance just for them. It can be as simple or as elaborate as they want. We can even have group lessons for an entire wedding party to help them learn a dance or dances. Our private dance parties are a great place for the couple to practice their dance in front of a group before the big day.”

“We’ve found that people come to Dance Excellence Ballroom for many different reasons,” adds Stefan.

“Some come here because dancing is a

form of stress relief for them; some want to learn a new hobby; and many couples come to give them something to do together and treat it as a date night. Whatever the reason our students choose to come, we are happy to improve their lives through ballroom dancing.”

Dance Excellence Ballroom is located in the Oldsmar Plaza at 3730 Tampa Road, Suite 7. They are open Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information about group or private lessons or dance parties, visit online at www.DanceExcellenceBallroom.com or call (813) 814-0099.

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“Property Doctors” Continued from page 1 kitchens to complete makeover facades, the options are endless.

Jeff’s wife and business partner is Libba Phillips, who has a keen ability to see your vision for your space; together, they make a dream team for remodeling and home design. Passionate about creating spaces that feel just as good as they look, Libba brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to The Property Doctors. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990, and her fine art photographs have been featured in various galleries and publications across the United States.

Renovations to Feng Shui Design Do you ever watch those home shows on TV and wonder what it’d be like to do the same for your home?

Don’t you love how they can open up a floor plan by removing a wall and adding a window? The Property Doctors can do that! Want to add a bathroom or remove an outdated drop ceiling? Not a problem! Are you wishing that you could get a contractor to come in and really tell you what’s

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going on behind the walls?

Jeff’s your guy! Deserving of the name Property Doctors, Jeff loves to get in there and “diagnose” the space, making sure that what’s already there is healthy and done right!

From there he “prescribes” if you will, the best way to move forward. Most importantly, Jeff understands the delicate balance between vision and budget, and can help to guide clients throughout the process, considering cost and design.

Additionally, Libba is one of those design gurus who knows where to place the furniture, hang the pictures and create a space, where the rest of us tend to stick with the status quo. Often sought out for her expertise in the field of Feng Shui, Libba is fun and easy to work with.

Her peaceful energy and passion for design makes decorating exciting.

Feng Shui isn’t a crazy new technique, but an ancient approach to living your best life. It’s pretty easy to understand; for example, many people feel that when their desk is cluttered, they have a hard time getting to work.

Feng Shui simply helps you use the

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This recent Home Theater project was a collaboration between The Property Doctors, Ghost Systems, and Rina Interiors. space you have in the best way possible, creating an environment that is spacious, functional and peaceful.

Real Estate Agents have been using Libba and The Property Doctors to help stage homes to sell, and have recommended them to new homeowners who want to make upgrades and changes to their new homes. Additionally, foreclosures are still a common sight on the market right now, and while foreclosures can be a great opportunity for homebuyers who have a little vision, it’s important

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to have a contractor on your side who can do the job that needs to be done, and do it right, turning your new house into your dream home.

The Property Doctors has built an incredible reputation that speaks for itself. Chris and Fran Carlsen said, “Jeff completely renovated our kitchen, repaired our family room wall as a result of a broken pipe, installed our laminate floor, and replaced the door to our pool area. Jeff is professional, detail oriented, trustworthy, dependable, fairly priced, and ex-

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This is a ranch-turned-craftsman complete home remodel that shows the scope of The Property Doctors’ ability to completely transform your house. ceeded our expectations on every level. We give Jeff 5 stars!”

Collaboration is the Name of the Game What sets The Property Doctors apart is their commitment to listening to their clients and creating a collaboration of professionals to work on the project from start to finish. Their goal is to include the homeowner to whatever extent that they are comfortable.

Libba says, “Many of our clients like to be involved with every aspect of the project, while others feel comfortable enough after the initial planning phase, to let us do what we do best!”

She adds, “Jeff has a unique way of listening and verbalizing back to our

clients the vision for the project so that everyone is on the same page. He takes the time to describe the entire process so that our clients are educated all the way through, and they know what to expect.”

One of the hottest projects for homeowners right now is creating a home theater. Yes, it can be done, even in your home! Partnering with other experts where necessary on specific projects, The Property Doctors are professional, conscious of your budget, and prepared to work hard to meet deadlines.

Libba says, “We have preferred partners that we work with to help create your vision.” Adding, “There’s a synergy that happens when the right

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people come together on a project!”

Chuck and Millie Cantone recently had some work done by The Property Doctors, and said, “We have used Jeff on 3 occasions – for a major repair to our garage ceiling caused by a leak in our roof, the painting of our home, and for the rebuilding of our kitchen cabinets due to water damage from a leak. In each service provided, the work done was outstanding. Jeff pays very close attention to detail and completed each job to our 100% satisfaction. The feeling I have is that Jeff did each job as if he was working in his own home. He is very highly rec-

ommended – you will be very happy with his services.”

If you’re looking to add new life to your home, call The Property Doctors. No job is too big or too small; they work with you to create a place that will be functional, beautiful and all your own.

The Property Doctors can come to the rescue of any home in the Tampa Bay Area. Owner Jeff Mullins is a Florida State Licensed Contractor #CRC1330824.

For more information, call (727) 639-3089, or visit website, www.thepropertydocs.com.

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Zen Forrest Presents K-Town Kitchen

By Kim Thomas If you want to experience Korean food, Zen Forrest on Monday night is the place to be! For a limited time, Monday nights only from 4–9 p.m., Zen Forrest in New Port Richey will feature a K-Town Kitchen menu in addition to the full dinner menu. For $15 (dine-in only), you can experience the authentic tastes of Korea. “Even if you are unsure about Korean Food, the K-Town Tacos are worth coming in for…soft tacos with marinated beef and chicken topped with fresh vegetables, Korean rice and beans...so good!” says owner Chiara Covelli.

Critically acclaimed Chef Victor Wang says, “Lately I have reignited my passion for Korean cuisine. I am excited to share with you some new and returning favorites to the Zen Forrest menu.”

If you love Asian food, then chances are you’ve experienced Zen Forrest as foodies travel from afar to dine on Chef Victor’s creative menu with its wide variety of Asian food from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand,

Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Zen Forrest’s concept is: Where East meets West and healthy eating meets great taste.

Better yet, it is where excellent chef-prepared Asian food meets the right balance of cost.

Chef Victor spent over 20 years of his life researching and traveling Asia and the Americas in effort to perfect his culinary art. Just one meal at Zen Forrest, and a conversation with Chef Victor, and you’ll see what makes it such a special experience.

A dish that is special to Chef Victor, as it is from Northern China where his father's people are from, is the Zha Jiang Mian or “Fried Sauce Noodles (Northern China). A lot of exceptional dishes are from this province, which is well known for noodle dishes because rice is not grown in this area. Zha Jiang Mian is a

rib-sticking noodle dish that has been compared to the Italian spaghetti bolognese. Consisting of thick fresh noodles topped with a mixture of chopped pork, it features an intensely aromatic sauce that’s salty, sweet, and loaded with umami flavor. Fresh crunchy cucumbers finish this amazing dish.

The menu truly has a choice for everyone. Zen Forrest welcomes customers with vegetarian, vegan, glutenfree and special dietary restrictions.

New K-Town Kitchen Eats The special Monday night KTown menu will include delectable Korean specialties. Banchan (a spread of various appetizers or side dishes to be eaten with the meal) is an essential part of the Korean meal. Banchan varies from different seasonal and local marinated vegetables, tofu, fish, meats, pickles and kim-chis to list a few. The Banchan spread will vary and change from week to week at Zen Forrest.

Main menu items at Zen Forrest are always a heavenly blend of exotic flavors and the K-Town menu also is

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Chef Victor Wang divine. I’ll mention a few of delicious selections that await you from the KTown Kitchen at Zen Forrest. Go Chu Chop (Korea) – Frenched bone-in pork chop marinated in Go Chu, peppers, garlic, ginger, and onion, then pan seared and served with Ki Chi, steamed rice and pickled Asian vegetables – is one to try! . The Bokkum Bap (Korea) is Kim Chi and shredded pork or chicken fried rice, Chef Victor says it is “A dish sure to satisfy your crav-

ings for garlicky and snappy flavors.”

Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) is a large vibrant bowl of fresh avocado, pickled cucumber, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, sesame’d sprouts, seasoned spinach, steamed rice and your choice of meat topped with a fried egg and bibimbap sauce and a choice of beef, Bulgogi, Gochu chicken, or Ahi tuna.

The K-Town Tacos –well, put it this way, when large populations of Koreans and Mexicans live in close proximity, like in California, Korean tacos are what happens! Choose this dish and enjoy a mixed taco plate of two beef Bulgogi and 2 Gochu chicken tacos topped with crunchy slaw served with Korean rice and beans. Love pho? Try the Zen Solongtang (Korean Pho).

Solongtang is the Korean counterpart to Vietnamese Pho. A big bowl of local organic beef bone broth simmered until rich and creamy then blended with special spices and scallions with specks of ground beef, Korean rice gnocchi noodles served red or white. The K-Town Kitchen experience also includes dessert; Chapssul is a Korean sweet potato and rice donut lightly sweetened with cinnamon sugar.

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on and offsite), private business meetings, handmade desserts, celebrations and birthday parties. Zen Forrest offes carefully curated wines chosen by the chef, owner, and consulting sommelier, as well as incredible locally crafted beers from local breweries such as Big Storm, Green Bench, Swamphead, and Barley Mow, and, of course, artisan fine Sake.

Zen Forrest has several special events throughout the year including wine dinners, craft beer and street food, and Peking Duck. Chef Victor Wang also teaches cooking classes at

our location or our guests’ location.

Visit their page on facebook.com/zenforrest to keep up with events.

Zen Forrest is located at 4148 Rowan Road in New Port Richey.

Hours: Mon.– Thurs., 11:30 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; closed Sun. While walk-ins are always welcome, Chef Victor does recommend you call ahead with your reservation, 727-3729545. Check out the food photo gallery and menu at ZenForrest.com.

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“Calendar” Continued from page 5 Countryside Christian Center Starts Make Them Matter Program For over 30 years Countryside Christian Center (CCC) has been improving the lives of people right here in the Tampa Bay area and around the world. Their newest project is one they envision helping them go further than ever to enrich the community, regardless of religious affiliation.

“Our community matters. What we do with the opportunities placed in front of us matters” says Senior Pastor Glenn Davis. The opportunity currently placed in front of them? The Make Them Matter project; an ambitious undertaking to renovate the existing youth facility into a place that will be used not only for CCC programs, but for the entire community. “We believe in investing in the next generation. It’s been a priority to us since our beginning. Renovating our facility into our new youth and community center will expand our opportunity to make a lasting impact in our area. We want to be a place where everyone belongs and is valued, a place where genuine community exists. A place where people of

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all ages can do life together.”

Realizing this vision requires the help and generosity of not just the members of CCC but all those who believe in making the bay area an even better place to live. The financial goal to complete renovations is $3 million with a little over $800,000 being raised so far. “We see not just a {youth} center but a community center— a rec center.

A place for banquets and weddings and sports…where a future school could have a home gymnasium…where kids can be tutored after school…where adults could learn life skills. A place where people would look back and say “being here was the best time of my life.” Learn more about the program at www.makethemmatter.com. CCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Countryside Christian Center: Countryside Christian Center believes the most important call in life is to Love God and Love Others. Their goal is to reach the Tampa Bay community and the world with love, hope, healing and salvation. CCC is located at 1850 North McMullen Booth Rd in Clearwater with services Sunday at 9:15am and 11:15am (childcare available). Come discover who God says you are and find His purpose in your life! www.countryside.cc

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“Pam Williams” Continued from page 1 business, we had the opportunity to choose the brands that we wanted to represent, and choose the best brands with the best warranties. Also, we are one of the few Hunter Douglas authorized dealers around, and we offer every product that they carry, every book.”

Arlene Davis was so happy with her experience with Williams Window Treatments, that she actually contacted Dunedin’s Chamber of Commerce to say, “This company has gone out of their way to be accommodating and helpful. They are a family run business and they treat their customers with courtesy and respect. They are delightfully different from the massmarket companies, and I would heartily recommend them to anyone interested in window treatments.”

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Choosing the right window treatment goes far beyond simply choosing a color. Today, the options range from simple blinds and classic shutters to modern shades. You can even save

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money in the long run, because some of the most state-of-the-art options are made of energy-efficient materials.

Others are designed to be effortlessly changed by remote or even with an app on your smart phone. Whether you like classic, ornate or modern touches, window treatments are an excellent investment into the life of your home.

Pam says, “Our new, larger showroom is in the same building as before, but around the corner, and it features some of our major brands, including Hunter Douglas, and showcase some of our motorized options.”

Always on top of the latest home design and décor trends, Pam enjoys helping her clients find the right window treatment for their home. Pam says, “What makes us unique is our approach. We’re family owned and operated. While I work with my clients one-on-one, my husband Rob and my son, Steve, do the installations.” She adds, “I run into my clients at the grocery store, and all over town, see for us, working with clients is more than making a sale.

It’s more like creating a friendship.

As a result, we have a large amount of repeat business and referrals.”

While other stores will charge a

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“measuring fee”, Pam takes pride in measuring your windows at no cost.

Her many years of experience with the many different vendors have afforded her an insight the correct measuring of various products.

She says, “We make sure that everything fits, we install everything ourselves and we don’t use any subcontractors. And because we make so many custom treatments, we like to measure and provide a free design consultation to all of our clients.”

Pam and the staff of Williams Window Treatments take the time to help you narrow down your selection, taking the time to discuss the many styles and options available to you.

Pam says, “I enjoy helping people choose, and I don’t like people to rush into their decisions. Many of our window treatments have lifetime warranties, and we want them to love them for years to come.” She adds, “We also work with many people who are moving, building houses or simply want to have a project done within a certain period of time.”

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Pam Williams, owner of Williams Window Treatments in Dunedin control the way that a light filters through the space. The right blind or shade can completely transform a window that fills a room with the hot Florida sun, into a peaceful oasis.

Similarly, for rooms that don’t receive a lot of direct sunlight, the right window treatment can make a dramatic statement or blend beautifully while providing privacy.

Many times, customers don’t invest in window treatments right away, or go with an option that doesn’t re-

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ally do anything for the space for fear that it’s too expensive, but Williams Window Treatments is very competitively priced and offers window treatments to fit every budget.

Pam says, “We are extremely competitive with the big box stores in terms of our blinds!” She adds, “If I can save my customers money in certain places, I can better help them put their money where its best showcased within their home.”

Williams Window Treatments has an extensive line of hard and soft treatments, and a unique drapery department that offers top-of-the-line draperies in the finest materials. Their selection is so impressive, that designers from all over Tampa Bay frequent their showroom. That said, Williams Window Treatments is one of the few window treatment design companies that will utilize any material that you may have to help keep costs down.

Another unique feature that Williams Window Treatments offers is upholstery services. In addition to providing eye-catching and jaw-dropping window treatments, they can also create a chairs, sofas and even decorative bedding and headboards to complement your design.

Pam says, “We can even take

material from readymade bedding sets and create something with the parts that aren’t being used. For example, we can take an unused dust ruffle, and we can use it to create a customized top-treatment that looks very high-end. Additionally, with any leftover fabric we can have decorative pillows made and add some detail to the room.”

Every home is unique, and that’s why so many customers enjoy creating the exact look that they want through Williams Window Treatments. From creating custom blinds in a material of your choice, to creating dramatic drapes to enhance your personal style. Whether you want to let the light shine in, or create something that blocks all of the light out, you can create a beautiful, personalized window treatment for every room in your home.

Williams Window Treatments is located at 947 Broadway in Dunedin. Their Decorators Showroom is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed on Sunday.

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