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Bits and Pieces Look at that Face! Steampunkers
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Raise $$$ for Scholarships Visit a Wool Farm Playing Outside the Box Wild Child
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Kids’ Fun Page A crossword puzzle and maze for growing brains.
10 Boredom Busters Creative ideas for long summer days.
12 Travel Light Tips for packing kids’ camp bags.
14 Thrifting with Kids Getting the family hooked on one-of-a-kind finds.
20 Family Fun Dad’s Day Off
22 Cooking with Kids Overnight Succes
23 Crafting with Kids From the Heart
24 Calendar of Events Pops Talks Shop
34 Humor Break Sunblock or Your Sanity?
16 Father Love A man slowly grows into his parenting role.
18 Apps for New Papas Help is just a tap away.
25 Splish-Splash! Your guide to local city pools.
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his issue is dedicated to dads and the unique gifts they offer their kids. Men may have a different way of relating to Sharon Gowan their children than Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us women, which is something Pam Moore discovers in “Father Love” (page 16). But they most likely need help just as much as their co-parents—and they can find some in “Apps for New Papas” (page 18) or at the Dads’ Support Group at the Luma Center in Petaluma (“Pops Talks Shop,” page 24). All dads need to feel appreciated. And Father’s Day provides a prime opportunity to let your guy know he’s special. Want to do a homegrown present this year? Turn to “From the Heart” (page 23) for DIY projects. Want to take him out for a
day of fun? Go to “Dad’s Day Off” (page 20) for great local activities. And see our Calendar of Events (page 24) for even more ways to entertain the family.
However you spend your June, we hope that it is filled with many moments of start-of-summer bliss, and that your Father’s Day is a memorable one.
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Besides being the month to celebrate daddies, June also marks the beginning of summer break. If you’re wondering how you are going to keep the kids busy for several very long weeks, “Boredom Busters” (page 10) lists 50 inspiring ideas. And, for those sending little ones to camp, “Travel Light” (page 12) provides practical packing tips.
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Look at that Face!
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very year canines with mugs only their mothers could love converge in Petaluma. Their mission? To compete in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. The subject of national media attention, the popular spectacle is an annual part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair. It’s one of a variety of events—including daily funnel cake–eating and whipping cream contests and live music performances by the likes of Loverboy, Sammy Kershaw, and others—that the fair is offering for free with admission. For an extra fee, attendees can also experience sprint car races and wine tastings. The fair is set to run June 19–23 at the fairgrounds in Petaluma. Gates will be open noon–11 p.m. on June 19 and 20, noon–midnight on June 21 and 22, and noon–11 p.m. on June 23. The Ugliest Dog Contest will be held on June 21 at 6 p.m. General admission is $12–$18 at the gate, and $10–$15 in advance, and includes unlimited rides. (On June 19 all tickets will be $12 before 5 p.m.) Sprint car races and wine tastings are an additional $10–$15. Find out more and purchase tickets at sonoma-marinfair.org. ¶
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irates have invaded Earth on an airship and drastic measures are required. Such is the scenario of the Steampunk Fencing Day, at which kids ages 13 and older will grab foam “swords” and engage in an afternoon of adventurous play. Costumes are encouraged at the event, which will be held on June 2, 1–4 p.m., at En Garde Fencing in Santa Rosa. Admission is $30 and includes a half-hour fencing lesson. Find out more at facebook.com/ engardefencing. ¶ 8 SonomaFamilyLife
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he Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County believes every student deserves a chance at success. To serve this mission, the Chamber is hosting the 31st Annual Dream Big Scholarship Gala. A catered dinner and live music will be featured at the event, which will be held on June 29, 5:30–9 p.m., at the DoubleTree hotel in Rohnert Park. Tickets start at $125. Find out more on Eventbrite (search on “31st Annual Dream Big Scholarship Gala”). ¶
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he spinning of fibers to create thread and yarn has been going on for thousands of years, with spinning wheels introduced in Europe in the 13th century. The ancient tradition continues at Petaluma’s Windrush Farm Fiber Arts, which runs both a working farm and a fiber arts school. At its Farm Day on June 1, 10 a.m.–noon, the facility will offer spinning demos and a talk about wool, as well as opportunities to feed sheep, stroll through pastures, and visit with chickens, goats, and Bell the Jersey cow. Admission is $10–$25. Find out more at windrushfarm.wordpress.com/events or on Eventbrite (search on “Farm Day”). ¶
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ndy Graham had a problem. He wanted to play the drums and the didgeridoo at the same time, but he needed his hands for both. There wasn’t a real answer to his dilemma, so the local musician created one—the Triple Didge Rack, which supports his didgeridoos so his hands are free to bang out rhythms on the drums. He’ll be using the device when he performs at Poppy Hop, a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. Besides Graham’s performances, the event will also feature a DJ’d dance party, birthday-crown making, and Hula-Hoop lessons. The party will be held on June 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at the museum in Santa Rosa. It’s free with admission ($9–$12, or free for babies younger than 12 months old). Find out more at cmosc.org/poppy-hop. ¶
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ittle kids relish the opportunity to use their outdoor voices. And they will get a chance at the Child in the Wild: Family Fun Day. Sponsored by the Sonoma Land Trust and the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Campaign, the free event will feature live music by the Banana Slug String Band and De Colores: Music of the Americas. In addition, Safari Encounters will show off several exotic animals, and there will be nature activities, a bounce house, Hula Hoops, and tumbling mats, too. The event will be held on June 9, 1–4 p.m., at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa. See facebook. com/sonomalandtrust for more information. ¶ www.sonomafamilylife.com
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parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/ Calendar for more info. 7. Bake homemade granola for energizing yet economical breakfasts. 8. Create an ultimate croquet game with obstacles impeding each wicket. 9. Make a bug, worm, and caterpillar circus for the day, and then let all the creatures go. 10. Plant a flower-cutting garden from annual seeds.
Boredom50 Ideas for Busters Summer Fun By Christina Katz
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amp, road trips, and family visits do a great job of keeping everyone engaged throughout summer. But what about those lazy days when there is nothing planned? Here are some ideas to keep complaints of boredom from creeping into the day. If you need a little guidance, a quick Internet search on, for instance, “butterfly ponds,” “worm bins” or “DIY instruments,” will yield instructions. 1. Plant vegetable garden starts. 2. Assemble a fire pit to fit the size of your family. 3. Make a beanbag toss ladder game for playing after dinner. 4. Sign up for a far-away pen pal and write weekly letters. 5. Create a sizeable stack of summer reading books from the 10 SonomaFamilyLife
library, or purchase used books in stores or online. 6. Grab binoculars, a guidebook, and a notepad and take a bird-watch walk. Winging It Wednesdays bird walks are held the last Wednesday of every month, 8:30–10 a.m., at different Sonoma County regional parks. The June 26 hike will be held at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Sonoma. See
11. Make sock puppets and construct a theater for performing with them.
Paint colorful garden rocks and encircle the house with them. 12. Fill a window box with herb starts (except mint; its too hard to control and needs its own container). 13. Blow bubbles with kitchen items and homemade bubble formula. 14. Create bedroom window banners with on-hand craft supplies. 15. Research edible flowers; plant seeds in a container set in a sunny place. 16. Pack a picnic, a blanket, and some outdoor toys to take to a new park. Find ideas at parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov. 17. Purchase an oversized bag of birdseed to make fresh bird treats all summer long. 18. Pull some ho-hum wooden furniture outside and give it a colorful makeover. 19. Host a neighborhood badminton competition.
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20. Construct a runner beam and morning glory tee-pee with long sticks and twine.
36. Gather seashells from old beach trips, and use them to embellish thrift store frames and mirrors.
21. Mix up a batch of strawberry shortcake biscuits, and serve with homemade whipped cream.
37. One morning make enough desserts to last a full week.
22. Put a hinged box in a nice cool place and make a worm box. 23. Plant sunflowers in cups on a windowsill and then, once they have sprouted, transfer them outdoors. 24. Build butterfly ponds to attract winged friends into safe spaces. 25. Give outdoor mani-pedis on lawn chairs in the yard while listening to summery tunes. 26. Start a homemade-instrument band. 27. Court hummingbirds with feeders filled with homemade syrup (be careful not to use too much sugar). 28. Paint colorful garden rocks and encircle the house with them. 29. Create grab-and-go tote bags filled with engaging activities for each family member. 30. Gather items that signify your era and bury them in a time capsule. 31. Host an outdoor tea party. 32. Add water to dirt piles and see who can get the muddiest puddle-jumping going. 33. After you get dirty, wash the cars, the dogs, and yourself. 34. Melt old crayons into rainbow crayons using muffin tins. 35. Make a watch-me-grow-up slideshow, and send it to far-away relatives.
38. Research totem animals, and paint faces and bodies to match.
Create grab-and-go tote bags filled with engaging activities for each family member. 39. Plan, price, and construct a tree house or outdoor fort. 40. Have pets pose for photos you can use to paint watercolor portraits. 41. Construct a composter for turning grass, leaves, kitchen scraps, and twigs into potent fertilizer. 42. Have a paper airplane–making and –flying competition. 43. Recycle whimsical items into a fairy garden.
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appropriate shoes. And if you buy new shoes, definitely break them in before camp.
Travel Light How to Pack for Children’s Camps
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o one at your kids’ camp is hoping you will over-pack. Keep your approach simple. Here are a few tips that will make your job easier. Be a follower. Heed the camp’s packing list, even if you don’t understand every piece of advice. The staff has done this before, and they know what is and is not necessary. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack. Lay out everything early, and then check and double-check what you have assembled. If you have a question, send an email in advance.
Think duffel bag. Invest in a large, sturdy duffel bag and do not over-fill it. Everything will come back in a jumble and will take up more room. In fact, tuck a collapsible nylon bag into one of the duffel bag pockets. It’s sure to 12 SonomaFamilyLife
come in handy on the way home. If your camp requires a trunk, consider a soft trunk for easier mobility. Go with worn. Don’t go on a spending spree and send your child to camp with a whole new wardrobe. These clothes will likely come home stained and ripped, if they even make it home at all. Suffice it to say, pack old clothing that won’t be missed if it does not return. Anything of irreplaceable sentimental value needs to stay home, even if it’s just an old t-shirt. Send favorites as long as they are replaceable. Have a variety of
Label almost everything. Use a black laundry marker, or a silver Sharpie for black items. If you shop online, you can also find a white laundry marker that will last a couple of years. Keep markings simple, using three initials for most things. However, mark important items such as boots, sneakers, and water bottles with full names. Also label luggage, but don’t go so far as labeling socks. (No child wants to be the one with the label-Nazi
Don’t go on a spending spree and send your child to camp with a whole new wardrobe. parent.) Buy inexpensive socks of the same type, and make sure your camper can identify them. Like lightweight layers. Even if it will be cool or even cold at night, resist the urge to pack a parka. Go with lightweight layers. A t-shirt, sweatshirt, fleece, and a waterproof shell will provide plenty of warmth for active kids. Jeans may not sound fierce but will come in handy when sitting by the fire. Don’t forget a camp chair for damp mornings and evenings. And if you are going to pack anything extra, consider socks and underwear, a second bathing suit, and a back-up water bottle. They won’t take up much room. Expect damp. Choose a sleeping bag that will easily dry in the sun. Pack any stationery, books, and papers in zip-top bags. Separate
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small clothing into zip-top bags when packing. Include a few spare zip-top bags for sorting laundry while at camp. To avoid mildew, remind your camper not to zip anything damp into a plastic bag. Naturally repel critters. Before sending along candy or snacks, make sure camp cabins will be animal-proof. Beware of ants and other bugs. When packing toiletries, invest in natural brands of insect-repelling shampoo,
Heed the camp’s packing list, even if you don’t understand every piece of advice. conditioner, and soap. You can always transfer liquids into small, spill-proof containers and leave the remainder at home. Natural scents that discourage bugs include tea tree, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemongrass. Try bath products with these scents and also pack traditional insect repellent. Ease pressure. I am sure you want your kids to write to you from camp, so include self-addressed postcards or stationery. Then when drop-off day arrives, squeeze those campers tight, tell them you love them, and let them go to create their own summer camp experience. They may not write or call or even think of you much, and that’s okay. If they send one piece of mail, let it be enough until they return. The less they think about you and home, the better job you did packing them up for independence. ¶
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replacement bike in perfectly good condition for $10–$40. While you are there, I bet you can also find that extra measuring cup you’ve been wanting for the kitchen, some inexpensive décor items, and a few pieces of barely worn clothing. For a fraction of what you might spend on new things, you can
For a fraction of what you might spend on new things, you can fulfill a plethora of family needs.
Thrifting with Kids Save Money and Find Unique Stuff By Christina Katz
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eing a parent has definitely made me thrifty. I am less motivated to buy new since we have an abundance of older, quality items within a short driving distance. Besides, every time we choose resale over newly minted, we set a great example. We keep garbage out of landfills; we emphasize the importance of selecting quality things; and we demonstrate that cheap is not better than durable. By teaching kids to hunt for happy bargains, they stop making corporate brands richer and keep more of their own money. If they still crave name brands, they can find plenty at local resale shops for a fraction of the usual prices. While a trip to the mall once in a while isn’t going to kill anybody, a balanced attitude about shopping choices is wise counsel. Here are a few ways to instill enlightened shopping habits in your kids. 14 SonomaFamilyLife
Frequent estate and garage sales. Let’s say your child has outgrown his bike. Your first instinct might be to head to your local sporting goods chain store to replace it. But hang on a minute. Is your son going to keep growing? Do you want to spend a couple hundred dollars on a bike that is only going to last one or two years? Spend a Saturday morning swinging by estate and garage sales instead, and you will likely find a
fulfill a plethora of family needs. At check-out time, if purchasing multiple items, don’t forget to ask for a discount. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to demonstrate laid-back negotiating skills for your kids. Encourage collecting. Interesting objects from by-gone days can spark curiosity, turning shopping into a history lesson. Not far from where we live, there is a community of antique shops within walking distance of one another. When we take our daughter shopping there, she often has questions about the eras and uses of items. She has found fascinating old books that have fired up her imagination and inspired her hobbies. So, if you want to pique your children’s interest in the past, take them to antique shops. Once they are old enough to shop calmly and methodically, lure them into antiquing with you by allowing them to start a collection of inexpensive items like tiny bottles, costume jewelry, or vintage toys. Teach them to only collect items that truly move them. They can slowly add to their
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collections over the years, while practicing patience and selectivity. Support personal taste and individual style. Department stores feature trendy looks that all the other kids are wearing. There are many styles in a variety of colors. In thrift stores, there is usually only one of each unique item. Take advantage of the opportunity to teach kids to develop an eye for personal tastes that are as unique as
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While a trip to the mall once in a while isn’t going to kill anybody, a balanced attitude about shopping choices is wise counsel. they are. Parents can help by ruling out inappropriate or impractical choices and reminding kids to focus on filling needs rather than exploring too many possibilities at once. Initially you may spend more time in the thrift store dressing room dividing items into piles of Yes or No. But this is time well spent since kids are learning about the power of personal choice. Shop on days when your child is in a lighthearted mood and will be better able to hunt and gather efficiently. Days when kids are feeling emotional or self-conscious are not good days to go thrift-store shopping. œ Author, journalist, and writing coach Christina Katz has been cultivating thrifty shopping skills for decades. She feels especially proud when her daughter experiences the satisfaction of finding a good bargain and the thrill of zeroing in on the perfect find.
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of another adult, and I need advice. I troll the breastfeeding boards online. I try to find time to pump, in anticipation of someday leaving the house without the baby.
Father Love The Evolution of a Parent By Pam Moore
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y daughter is a few weeks old and lying on her activity mat. My husband gives me a kiss and says, “Have a great day!” and turns toward the door.
“Aren’t you going to say goodbye to the baby?” I know I am pouting and my tone is of the Whiny Baby variety, but I can’t help it. I don’t understand how he can just ignore our perfect, tiny baby. “Oh, right. Goodbye, sweetie!” He crouches down and gives her a quick kiss on the top of her tender, bald head and leaves for work, this time for real. My husband is a good man and a loving father. But it infuriates me that he neglects to give our daughter a simple goodbye when he leaves, and he often fails to greet her when he arrives home. How can he care 16 SonomaFamilyLife
Our daughter starts to smile, and my husband starts to engage with her a little more. so little about connecting with our beautiful baby? My life revolves around her. I am breastfeeding, and I will not return to work for another few months. My days are a blur of nursing, burping, diaper changing, and, if I’m feeling perky, a load of laundry or a trip to Target. I talk to my mom on the phone a lot. I need to hear the voice
My husband’s life is largely the same as it was before our daughter was born. He gets up and goes to work. He comes home from work, and some nights we eat dinner together while our daughter sucks peacefully on her pacifier. The other nights we eat in shifts so one of us can hold the baby while the other eats. In the middle of the night, I awake to the sound of our daughter’s soft whine. I wait, holding my breath, hoping the whine won’t escalate into full-blown crying, even though it always does. Then I go into her room to nurse her back to sleep. When I return to bed, my husband is blissfully unaware, breathing his deep, oblivious, sleepy breaths. I try not to hate him for being asleep. At my new-parent support group, a male therapist is our guest speaker on the topic of being a new dad. Although the group is for moms and dads alike, we are all women. The therapist talks about the unique challenges of fatherhood, which is enlightening. One thing he says really sticks with me. He tells us motherhood is about letting go of the child, and fatherhood is about developing a relationship with the child. I still bear some resentment that I am the one getting up in the middle of the night, but I start to understand my husband a little better. And then our daughter starts to smile, and my husband starts to engage with
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sonoma her a little more. She starts to laugh, and he starts to give her raspberry kisses on her belly and tickle her armpits. She starts to get bigger, and
Motherhood is about letting go of the child, and fatherhood is about developing a relationship with the child. he puts her in the Kelty backpack and takes her on hikes more often. I start to realize I don’t need to leave him with a list of reminders and instructions for her care. He starts to take her on walks in the neighborhood, allowing her all the time she wants to stop and admire dogs, collect twigs, and explore the rocks she finds on the sidewalk. Our daughter is almost two now. Most mornings she cries, “I need the Mama! Where are you Mama!?” imploring me to rescue her from her crib at an entirely too early pre-dawn hour. But the other day, she yelled instead, “Daddy, read the Hobbit!” My husband is a science fiction/fantasy geek and reading The Hobbit has become a bedtime ritual he shares with our daughter.
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each contraction—useful information if you need to update an OB/GYN or midwife.
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f you want to really be there for your partner—from pregnancy, to delivery, to taking care of your new baby— download these five apps, which give great advice for every step of the way. The best part is that they’re all free.
Daddy Up Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. As a man, you can be forgiven for not knowing what it’s like to be pregnant. After all, you aren’t the one who’s pregnant. But do yourself a favor and get Daddy Up. This app, written by dads who’ve been there, has all the advice you could possibly want about what it feels like to be pregnant and what you can do to support your partner through the many changes she’s going through. 18 SonomaFamilyLife
Contraction Timer Available at: Apple App Store. When the time is up, you want to be ready: ready to get your partner to the hospital or birthing center ASAP, or if you’re having a homebirth, to let the doula begin with her support. Contraction Timer can help you with that. This awesome app lets you time your partner’s contractions and record the length of each one as well as the intervals between them. You can add notes to describe, for instance, the intensity of
Hatch Baby Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. Once the baby arrives, your life will change radically and forever. Suddenly, you’ll need to keep track of a whole host of things, including your baby’s feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. You’ll be very tired, but Hatch Baby can help you stay organized and on top of things. This app lets you record and track all your baby-related responsibilities, and also learn about your baby’s patterns. CDC’s Milestone Tracker Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play. It’s great to stay organized, but how do you know that your baby is developing as it should? Milestone Tracker is a development-tracking app, created by the highly respected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The app has a comprehensive checklist that lets you see if your baby is reaching various milestones, advice on what you can do to stimulate your baby’s development, and suggestions about where to go if you’re concerned about how your baby is doing. Life of Dad Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play. Sometimes, you prefer not to read about what it’s like to be a dad, but instead to share experiences in real-time with other fathers. When you get that urge, download Life of Dad. Known as the social network for dads, this app lets you speak directly to other dads around the world. ¶ Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a college communications professor.
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Dad’s Day Off
6 Local Ways to Fete Fathers
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ads dedicate their lives to supporting their kids. From reading endless goodnight stories to slogging through sleep-deprived days, fathers work hard. On your guy’s special day, show him he’s appreciated with the help of these local events.
Santa Rosa Does Dad turn his radio dial to country? Then he might find the Country Music Festival to be a bit of aural nirvana. The sounds of Jake Owen, Tim McGraw, and Old Dominion, among many others, will fill the air at the bash, which will be held June 14–16 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. See countrysummer.com for a complete lineup or to purchase tickets, which are $89–$129 for one day or $249–$369 for three days. Camping is available for additional fees.
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Cotati Celebrating Dad doesn’t have to mean an expensive outing. At Cotati Music Festival, the man of the hour can listen to a wide variety of music—from the Hangman’s Daughter’s Americana to Gator Nation’s zydeco to the Big Fit’s funk— all for free. In addition to tunes, there’ll be beer, wine, food, and vendors selling artisanal crafts. The event will be held on June 15, noon–6 p.m., in La Plaza Park. Find out more at cotati.org/news-events/events/music-festival.prod.
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Kenwood The stages of New York City may be thousands of miles from Sonoma County, but Transcendence Theatre wants to give locals a taste of their magic. Every summer, the theater company brings Broadway dancers and actors to the outdoor set at Jack London State Park to create award-winning revues. This year the company is putting on its first production of a full-length musical, A Chorus Line. Take Dad on any weekend, June 14–30, to see it. Tickets are $49–$154 and may be purchased at transcendencetheatre.org.
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Petaluma Fathers who have a fondness for cheese can nibble on their favorite indulgence, and find out how it is made, at the Achadinha Cheese Company’s farm and cheese tour. The tour will be held on June 15, 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m., and will include a look-see of the cheese plant, milking parlor, and the loafing barns (where “the girls” hang out), as well as a cheese tasting. Admission is $30 for adults or $5–$10 for children. See achadinhacheese.com for more information.
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Cooking with Kids
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The presentation is so beautiful that these jars of oatmeal can be served at a fancy brunch or just for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack. You can even make several at a time; they keep for about two days in the refrigerator. Nothing beats using fresh fruit. I love to add blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. Feel free to switch up the fruit according to what’s in season and your children’s preferences. Karen Nochimowski, the mom behind mommachef.com, has loved cooking for as long as she can remember. After her friends and family begged to be let in on her culinary secrets, she decided to create a blog featuring the quick, easy recipes everyone loved. Every recipe has only six or fewer ingredients and takes only six or fewer minutes to prepare.
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5-Minute Overnight Oats Ingredients • 1 16 oz. container of strawberries • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (Use gluten-free oats if making gluten-free recipe.) • 2 cups milk of your choice (I like using plain almond milk.) • 2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional but highly recommended • 2 small packages of blueberries • ¼ cup maple syrup Instructions 1. Slice the strawberries into quarters. 2. Layer the oats, milk, chia seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and maple syrup into four mason jars with lids. 3. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight or for at least six hours. 4. When ready to eat, stir and enjoy! Serves: 4
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Crafting with Kids
From the Heart
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Mix first three ingredients together in bowl. Roll into a ball and then flatten out dough until it is about ½ inch thick. Place pebbles in dough to spell out “Dad Rocks.” Press firmly but not too hard. Bake at 250ºF for 2–2½ hours. Let cool on cookie sheet.
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ather’s Day is the perfect time to tell your partner just how much he means to you. With the right kind of planning, it can be a day filled with memories to last a lifetime. If money is an issue, no worries. These 11 simple tips won’t cost you a penny—and the best part about them? They’re 100 percent homegrown and super easy. 1. Serve breakfast in bed. Raid your fridge and whip up your sweetie something good to eat, and then have your kids deliver it to him. 2. Make handprint cards. Grab the finger-paints and construction paper and have your kids go to town on a card for Dad. 3. Create a paperweight. The next time you’re out for a walk, have your child collect pebbles for the art project described in the sidebar. 4. Let him sleep in. What’s better than getting a few extra Zzzs? 5. Text a picture. Does Dad have to work on his special day? No problem. Take a photo of your kids holding a sign that has their artwork on it. Send it to him in a text to let him know that you’re thinking of him. www.sonomafamilylife.com
6. Write a love letter. Make a list or, better yet, write a letter to your partner telling him exactly why you love him. Is it the way he tucks in your son at night? Or is it because he and your daughter look just alike? Sometimes the smallest reminders can mean the most to your main man. 7. Compose love notes. Grab the post-its and write a bunch of sweet things to stick in areas that you know your partner will be. Does he shave every morning? Stick a note to the bathroom mirror that says, “You’re the best father ever.” Does he always put the same pair of slippers on? Stick a message inside them that says, “I couldn’t imagine my life without you.” June 2019
8. Jam out. Have your kids gather all of their instruments and work on a little jam session. Once you’ve got a beat down (or something close to it), call Dad into the room and play for him your special song. This one is sure to get some good laughs! 9. Clean the car. If Dad is on the go as much as everyone else on the planet, he probably has a car that could use a little TLC. Grab the kids and make it a family affair. One child can vacuum the car mats while the other wipes down the windows. If you have a child that is too young to really help, let her or him sit in the front seat (with the keys out of reach) and pretend to “drive the wheel.” Your kids will get a kick out of doing “big kid” things, and your partner will enjoy his clean ride. 10. Cook up a scavenger hunt. Kids love them. Hide clues that lead to the final prize: a coupon for Dad’s favorite homemade dinner. ¶ Visit Meagan Ruffing at meaganruffing. com and sign up for her free monthly newsletter. Like her on Facebook @ writermeaganruffing.
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quick google search on the word mothering gets more than three times as many hits as the word fathering. The disparity hints at a reality that affects many fathers: The amount of parenting support for moms is far greater than that which is available for dads. With its Dads’ Support Group, the Luma Center in Petaluma aims to do its part to help fill in the gap. Facilitated by local fathers Chad Zibelman and Steve Encinas, the group includes everyone from new to seasoned dads. It meets 8–9:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month; the next meeting is on June 18. Admission is free the first visit and $10 thereafter. See thelumacenter.com/events to sign up; drop-ins are welcome. ¶
Saturday 1 FREE Youth Park BBQ. Carnival, parade, live music & dancing. BBQ for purchase. Free parking & admission. June 1 & 2: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. June 1: parade at 10 a.m. Carnival starts at noon both days. 7045 Mirabel Rd., Forestville. forestvilleyouthpark.org. Farm Day. Learn about wool & meeting the animals on the farm. Wear clothes to get dirty. $10–$25. 10 a.m.–noon. Windrush Farm Fiber Arts. 2263 Chileno Valley Rd., Petaluma. eventbrite.com.
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June 9. Various artists & venues. 433-4633. Visit website for schedule: healdsburgjazzfestival.org. FREE Rockin’ Concerts at the Village.
Saturdays: Noon–3 p.m. Sundays: 1–4 p.m. (except June 16, noon–3 p.m.) Thursdays: June 13 & 27, 5:30–8 p.m. Visit website for schedule. 911 Village Ct., Santa Rosa. mvshops.com.
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Wednesday 5 Healdsburg Jazz Village Campus.
Interactive music & art experience for kids pre-K–5th grade. Children must be accompanied by adult. Bring a picnic. Runs thru June 7. West Plaza Park. Downtown Healdsburg. 433-4644. Space limited. Must register: healdsburgjazzfestival.org/ jazz-village-campus.
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hen summer heat strikes and everyone’s so hot they’re sticking their heads in the freezer, it’s time to go to the pool. Before you pack up water bottles and towels, remember this tip: Put on sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going into the water (otherwise it just washes off), and then be prepared to reapply, reapply, reapply. Once you are ready for a day in the sun, head off to one of these local facilities.
Petaluma Cavanagh Pool. 426 8th St. 778-4536. Pool is heated and walled on all four sides. Swimming lessons available. Summer session: June 3–August 24. Recreational swim: Monday–Saturday, 1–4 p.m. Day-use fees: adults $6, seniors $4, younger than 18 and pool side $3. See cityofpetaluma.net/ parksnrec/cavanagh.html. Petaluma Swim Center. 900 E. Washington St. 778-4410. Facility includes a 50-meter pool and a wading pool, both heated and outdoors. Complex also includes heated showers, dressing rooms, a large deck, and picnic areas. Swimming lessons available. Summer session runs through August 11. Recreational swim: Sundays, 12:15–5 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 12:15–7 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 12:15–6 p.m. Day-use fees: adults $6, seniors 55 and older $4, ages 17 and younger (and non-swimmers) $3. See petalumaswimcenter.com.
Rohnert Park Benicia Pool. 7469 Bernice Dr. 795-7582. Swim lessons available. Summer session: June 10–August 11. Recreation swim: Monday–Friday, 1–4:15 p.m.; Saturday, noon–4 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30–5:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors 60 and older $4, ages 2–17 $4, ages 0–2 free. Discount swim passes available. See ci.rohnert-park.ca.us. Honeybee Pool. 1170 Golf Course Dr. 586-1413. Swim lessons available. Summer session: June 10–August 11. Public swim: Monday–Friday, 1:30–4:15 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30–5:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors 60 and older $4, ages 2–17 $4, ages 0–2 free. See ci.rohnert-park.ca.us. Magnolia Pool. 1501 Middlebrook Way. 795-8619. Swim lessons available. Summer session: June 10–August 11. Recreation swim: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1–4:15 p.m.; Saturday, noon–4:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors 60 and older $4, ages 2–17 $4, ages 0–2 free. See ci.rohnert-park. ca.us. www.sonomafamilylife.com
Santa Rosa Finley Aquatic Center. 2060 W. College Ave. 543-3760. This facility features a large outdoor training pool and an L-shaped instructional pool as well as showers and locker rooms with coin-operated lockers. Fully ADA-accessible, the pool has a ramp and wheel-chair lift. Swimming lessons available. Summer session: June 3–August 18. Recreation swim: Monday–Friday, 1:30–4:45 p.m.; starting on June 8 also includes Saturday and Sunday, 1:30–6 p.m. Adults $5, ages 2–17 $4, ages 55 and older $4, disabled $4. See srcity.org/701/recreation-swim. Ridgway Swim Center. 455 Ridgway Ave. 543-3421. Features nine-lane competition pool and an instructional pool, and 140-ft. water slide. Summer session: June 10–August 16. Recreation swim: Monday–Friday, 1:15–4 p.m.; Friday eve, 7:30–9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:15–6 p.m. Adults $5, ages 2–17 $4, ages 55 and older $4, disabled $4. See srcity.org/701/recreation-swim.
Sebastopol Ives Pool. 7400 Willow St. 823-8693. This is an outdoor yearlong pool. Swimming lessons available. Summer session begins June 10. Public swim: Monday–Friday, 1–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2–4:30 p.m. Adults $5, juniors $3.50, seniors $4. See ivespool.org for full summer schedule.
Sonoma Sonoma Aquatic Club. 17350 Vailetti Dr. 939-8833. Since there is no public pool in Sonoma Valley yet, we direct readers to this private membership year-round gym, which features a heated indoor pool, an Olympic-size outdoor pool, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Swimming lessons are available. Call for current schedule. Summer membership flat rates (no initiation fee): Individuals: 30 days, $120; 60 days, $240; 90 days, $340. Family: 30 days, $200; 60 days, $400, 90 days, $570. Couple (two adults or parent and child): 30 days, $165; 60 days, $330; 90 days, $470. Students: 30 days, $75; 60 days, $150; 90 days, $215. See sonomaaquaticclub.com.
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Friday 7 Levy Lloyd & Friends. Part of Funky Fridays live music series. $10. Ages 18 & younger: free. Free parking. 5:30–9 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. The Hood Mansion. 389 Casa Manana Rd., Santa Rosa. See lineup at funkyfridays.info. West Side Story. Musical. $22–$35. Thursdays & Fridays: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. Thru June 30. 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa. 523-4185. 6thstreetplayhouse.com. FREE Johnny Sansone. Electric blues. Part of Friday Night Live & Street Fair Concert series. Kids’ activities. Fridays. 6 p.m. Downtown Plaza. 122 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. cloverdaleartsalliance.org. Huichica Music Festival. Psychedelic,
surf rock, indie & folk acts; regional
culinary talent & local wine. $55–$155. Ages 12 & under: free. No pets. June 7 & 8: 2–10:30 p.m. Gundlach Bundschu Winery. 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. huichica.com. FREE Movies in the Park. Goonies. 8 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes prior to show. LaPlaza Park. Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. facebook.com/cityofcotati. FREE Party on the Plaza. Rohnert
Park’s farmers’ market. Live entertainment. Jami Jameson (jazz & blues): 5–8 p.m. Aqua Nett (’80s tribute band): 8–10 p.m. City Center Plaza. 500 City Center Dr., Rohnert Park. facebook.com/ rpcommunityservices.
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Moorland Ave., Santa Rosa. parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov. Farm Tours. Includes full ranch &
cheese-plant tours, cheese tasting & visits with animals. Adults: $30. Children: $5–$10. Reservations required. June 8, 15 & 22: 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Achadinha Cheese Company. 750 Chileno Valley Rd., Petaluma. 763-1025. achadinhacheese.com. Poppy Hop. 5th Anniversary of Sonoma County Children’s Museum. Birthday-crown making, DJ’d dance party, drumming/didgeridoo performances (11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.) & Hula-Hooping lessons (1 p.m.). $9–$12. Babies younger than 12 months: free. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. 546-4069. cmosc.org. Second Saturday Cartoonist.
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illustrations, which can be found in the picture books The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra & Our Celebración. Included in price of admission ($5–$12 or free for ages 3 & younger). 1–3 p.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. 579-4452. schulzmuseum.org.
5:30–8:30 p.m. in downtown Santa Rosa. cruiseforpeggysue.com. Books & Brews Fundraiser. Learn
about the new Sonoma County Library while enjoying beer, cider & appetizers. Play giant Jenga in the courtyard, test out the electric piano, take a spin on the blender bike. $75–$500. 7–9 p.m. Santa Rosa Central Library. 211 E St., Santa Rosa. booksandbrewssantarosa. brownpapertickets.com.
FREE Seeds of Awareness Fundraiser. Live music by
Oaktown Jazz Workshop, dancing. farm-to-table dinner (vegan & gluten-free available). Donations requested. 5–9:30 p.m. Tara Firma Farm. 3796 I St., Petaluma. RSVP required: seeds-of-awareness.org. Peggy Sue Car Show. Classic car show: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Live music: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission: $5. Ages 12 & younger: free. Parking: $8. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett SFL_12H_3.pdf 1 5/23/19 2:47 Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Cruise:
Incarnation 100. A benefit for homeless services. 30–100 mile routes. $65–$95. 6 a.m.–4 p.m. Ride starts & ends at the Church of the Incarnation. 550 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. incarnation100.org.
Sunday 9 PM
FREE Child in the Wild: Family Fun Day. Featuring the Banana Slug
String Band, De Colores: Music of the Americas & animals from Safari Encounters. 1–4 p.m. Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. 526-6930. sonomalandtrust.org. Wings, Wine & Wetlands. Fundraiser for the Laguna Foundation. $125. 2–6 p.m. Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation. 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa. eventbrite.com. Birds, Bees, Flowers & Trees.
Nature walk for the whole family. Gentle 1.2-mile downhill path. Event: free. Parking: $10. 10–11:30 a.m. Jack London State Historic Park. 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. jacklondonpark.com. Muddy Princess Fundraiser.
Outdoor 5K (3.1 miles) obstacle mud run for women only. All sizes & fitness levels. Contestants must be at least 9
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years old. Kids older than age 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. $47.20–$99. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Ya-Ka-Ama Indian Education & Development, Inc. 7465 Steve Olson Ln., Forestville. eventbrite.com. FREE Railroad Square Music Festival. More than 20 performers,
Symmetry Arts circus acts, Santa Rosa Symphony instrument petting zoo & more. 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Railroad Square. 135 4th St., Santa Rosa. railroadsquaremusicfestival.com.
Tuesday 11 FREE Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Outdoor movie
screening. Plan to arrive early to secure a seat. 8:45 p.m. Healdsburg Plaza. Healdsburg Ave. & Mattheson Streets, Healdsburg. ci.ovationtix. com/34924.
Friday 14 Country Summer Music Festival.
Jake Owen, Tim McGraw & Old Dominion, among many others. Wine, spirits & culinary delights available for purchase. $89–$149. Thru June 16. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Visit website for tickets & lineup. countrysummer.com. A Chorus Line. Presented by Transcendence Theater. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (except June 16). Pre-show picnicking: 5 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m. $45–$154. Runs thru June 30. Jack London State Historic Park. 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. 877-424-1414. transcendencetheatre.org.
Saturday 15 Father’s Day Fishing Tournament.
$20 per person includes entry into
tournament & BBQ lunch. Bring your own gear. Prize awarded to largest fish caught. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tooth Lake on Tara Firma Farm. 3796 I St., Petaluma. 765-1202. tarafirmafarms.com. Bill & Dave Hike. 9-mile hike on the North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail. Parking: $7. Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10 a.m. departure. North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park. 5297 Sonoma Mountain Rd., Santa Rosa. billanddavehikes.com. FREE Cotati Music Festival. The Big Fit, Gator Nation, Hangman’s Daughter & more. Bring blanket or low-back chairs. Noon–6 p.m. La Plaza Park. 60 W. Cotati Ave., Cotati. cotati.org.
Sunday 16 Full Moon Paddle. Fee includes kayak, paddle & life jacket. $45. Limited
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space. Registration required. Parking: $7. 7:30–10 p.m. Riverfront Regional Park. 7821 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. 539-2865. parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov. Dad’s Day at the Museum. Fathers
receive free admission. Others: $9–$12; 12 months & younger, free. 9–11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. 1835 W. Steele Ln., Santa Rosa. cmosc.org. Father’s Day at the Museum. Fathers free admission. Others: $5–$12; ages 3 & younger, free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org. FREE Father’s Day Show & Shine.
Car show. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Juilliard Park. 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. nceca.org. Father’s Day Bubbles, Brews & BBQ.
Chicken, ribs, beer & wine. Live music.
$75. Noon–2 p.m. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. 23555 Hwy. 121, Sonoma. 933-1917. gloriaferrer.com.
Tuesday 18 Dads’ Group. Meets third Tuesday of each month. $10. First-time attendees: free. Drop-ins welcome. 8–9:30 p.m. Luma Center. 616 Petaluma Blvd. N., Ste. A & B, Petaluma. 583-9156. thelumacenter.com.
Wednesday 19 Sonoma-Marin Fair. One price
includes all concerts & unlimited carnival rides. $10–$18. Sprint car races & wine tastings are an additional $10–$15. June 19, 20 & 23: noon–11 p.m. June 21 & 22: noon–midnight. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. sonoma-marinfair.org.
Friday 21 Solstice Night Hike. Hike: free. Parking: $7. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Crane Creek Regional Park. 5000 Pressley Rd., Rohnert Park. Registration required: sonomacountyparks. ticketleap.com/solstice-night-hike. World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. World famous annual contest held during the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Contest: 6 p.m. Pet Fest: 2–8 p.m. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. sonoma-marinfair.org.
Saturday 22 Kids-Only Autograph Session.
Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Landon Cassill & Core LaJoie. Kids: free. Adults: $40. 10:45 a.m. Sonoma Raceway. 29355 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. 800-870-7223. sonomaraceway.com.
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Roasters to Roasters. 10K & 3K noncompetitive run/walk/bike. All ages. $15–$30. Benefits Greenacre Homes & School. Check-in: 9 a.m. Race: 10 a.m. Meet in park next to
the “Steward Ship” marine van, music, food & drinks. Event: free. Parking: $8. Noon–4 p.m. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. 17000 Armstrong Woods, Guerneville. stewardscr.org.
Sunshine Coffee Roasters. 6656 Front St., Forestville. 823-8722. greenacrehomes.org. Family Day. Interactive family activities, including nature stations,
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bird sightings; displays, self-guided tours; children’s activities. Donations appreciated. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hallberg Butterfly Gardens. 8667 Oak Grove Ave., Sebastopol. hallbergbutterflygardens.org. Ride-A-Rig. Kids
get a chance to see & touch vehicles that play an important role in the community. $7. Ages 2 & younger: free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Siren-free: 10 a.m.–noon.) Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Lyttle Cow Palace. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. 545-5567. jlns.org.
Monday 24 Museum Mondays. For
ages 1–5 & their caregivers. New theme weekly. 10 a.m.–noon. Before 11 a.m.: $5 per child & up to 2 adults free. After 11 a.m.: regular admission
applies. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.
Friday 28 Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.
$30–$35. Student with ID $10. June 28 & 29: 8 p.m. June 30: 2 p.m. Thru July 14. Raven Performing Arts Theater. 115 North St., Healdsburg. 433-6335. raventheater.org.
Saturday 29 31st Annual Dream Big Scholarship Gala. Benefits Latino students. $125
per person. Sponsors: $250–$5,000. Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel. 1 Doubletree Dr., Rohnert Park. eventbrite.com.
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Sunday 30 Inspired Birth. Intensive, holistic
childbirth education workshop for couples. $95. 3–6 p.m. West County Herb Company. 3641 Main St., Occidental. ninemoonsdoula.com.
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Spider-Verse: 5 p.m. Captain Marvel: 7 p.m. Sonoma State University. Green Music Center. Weill Hall & Lawn. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 866-955-6040. gmc.sonoma.edu.
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Humor Break 10. Ask kids to please put their shoes on. 11. Tell kids its time to put shoes on. 12. Explain to kids in a voice that is about two octaves higher than your normal voice that the longer it takes to get out the door, the less time they will have to swim at the pool. 13. Say, “Guys, for real. This is the last time I’m going to ask you to put your shoes on.” (A blatant lie.) 14. Yell “Guys! Shoes!”
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sunblock now and going to the pool or refusing sunblock and staying home.
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Explain in your calmest flight attendant voice how painful sunburn is and why sunblock is so important. technique from your parenting book. (No one else is going to congratulate you.) 9. Wonder why everyone makes a big deal about childbirth but no one ever talks about putting sunblock on the child once he or she is born.
15. Collect shoes and offer kids the choice of putting on shoes now or carrying shoes to the car and putting them on at the pool. 16. Remind kids to use the bathroom before you go. 17. Ask them, “For real? No one needs the bathroom?” 18. Tell kids now would be a good time to use the restroom. 19. Mentally commit to wrestling kids out of wet swimsuits in a public restroom and then hoisting each child up to the sink in such a way that the counter is slammed against his or her stomach and your back is on the verge of breaking. Know that the motion-controlled paper towel dispenser will automatically and annoyingly spit out unnecessary towels while you wash the kids’ hands afterward. 20. Pee. Alone. Feel lucky to have this special moment all to yourself. 21. Shove your feet into your flip-flops, run out to the car, make sure everyone’s buckled, and book it to the pool. ¶ Originally published on Mazel Together. Get Pam Moore’s free guide to crushing Impostor Syndrome at pam-moore.com.
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