Sonoma Family Life October 2014

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Raise a Writer 8 ways to promote literacy

Heal Child Trauma Techniques that work

Halloween Hurrah Top spots for fun

Get ‘Em Movin’ 11 ways to motivate your kids

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Feature Stories 10 First Aid for Life’s Boo-boos How to help kids cope with stress.

12 Raising a Writer Teach kids to love words.

14 Get Movin’ A therapist’s advice on motivating kids.

18 More Magic & Fewer Meltdowns Tips for tear-free trick-or-treating.

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20 Creepy Crafts & Ghoulish Games Creative ways to make fall fun.

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Dear Reader

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Bits and Pieces

Nine Days of Sumptuous Science

How Are You Wired?

Beat Breast Cancer

Salute to Scandinavia

It’s Sauerkraut Central

22 Family Fun

Halloween Havoc!

24 Cooking with Kids

Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip

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26 Calendar of Events Pirates Steal the Show

38 Marketplace 41 Health News

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42 Humor Break

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I was studying pre-Med in college, in hopes of becoming a medical doctor. Things were looking up, and life was good, until things took a turn for the worse.

I began to have terrible back and stomach problems. For a young guy, I felt pretty rotten.

My back hurt so badly that I had a hard time even concentrating in class. I was miserable.

The medical doctors tried different drugs, but they only made me feel like I was in a “cloud.”

I was just not getting better.

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor did an exam, took some films and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I got relief, and I soon was off all medication. It worked so well that I decided, then and there, to become a chiropractor myself.

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oblins, and scarecrows, and ninjas—oh my! It’s that time of year when kids get to let their imaginations Sharon Gowan run wild. Pulling Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us together a great costume is one of childhood’s joys. And in “Halloween Havoc!” (page 22), you’ll find safe places to take your little alien or princess for some treats. If you are worried trick-or-treating will turn into kid chaos, see “More Magic & Fewer Meltdowns” (page 18) for tips on how to make things go smoothly.

Read “Raising a Writer” (page 12) for ways to help your young J.K. Rowlings put her crazy ideas into words.

Meanwhile, “Get Movin’” (page 14) offers suggestions for motivating your child to put words into action.

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Fear is something that keeps a lot of kids from acting on their goals.

Sometimes a child’s anxiety can be the result of having endured one too many stressors. (And we all know life is full of them!) Kids feel empowered when they know how to soothe themselves. Check out “First Aid for Life’s Boo Boos” (page 10) to find out about techniques for helping them do just that.

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Offerings will include a special viewing of specimen collections at the University of California at Berkeley’s six natural history museums; science-oriented storytelling from Spokespeople; conversations about climate with Lesley Stahl; the Festival of Bad Ad Hoc Hypotheses (aka BAH!); a Nerd Nite block party; and a Halloween bash that includes community-made arcade games. The free festival finale, Discovery Days at AT&T park, will be held on November 1, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and will feature interactive exhibits, experiments, games, and shows. For a complete schedule of events, see bayareascience.org. ¶

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How Are You Wired?

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ow do you help your child at school? Protect yourself from dementia? These are some of the questions the Successful Brain Fair aims to answer. You’ll find Alzheimer’s care providers, a neurologist, psychiatrist, carniosacral therapist, music therapist, literacy teachers, and laughter yoginis at this event, which will be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial buidling, October 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A $5–$10 donation is requested; no one turned away for lack of funds.

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First Aid for Life’s Boo-boos How to Help Your Child through Trauma

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our son got very moody after being cornered by a bully.

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the doctor. A scary show on television left everyone sleepless. Stressful events are a part of a family’s life—and kids can have trouble coping with them. How can you help?

Psychologist Peter Levine says that first it’s important to understand that kids can feel overwhelmed by events that seem like no biggies to adults: falling off a bike, getting a shot, a run-in with a dog—even haunted 10 SonomaFamilyLife

houses—and, of course, major events such as Napa’s recent earthquake.

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and Levine, children respond to stressful events with some fairly predictable, and quite normal, reactions, including tears, fears, clinginess, aggression, and insomnia.

Calming kids’ nervous systems is key to helping them manage upsets.

Napa Valley School District counselor Ursula Ahajanian saw these symptoms in her students, some of whom were having trouble sleeping and couldn’t concentrate in class after the quake.

Mental health professionals like Ahajanian and Levine agree that calming kids’ nervous systems is key to helping them manage upsets. Sometimes all it takes is a

warm glass of milk or maybe some relaxing guided imagery.

But when these methods fail, there are other options. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is one of them. Levine developed the method after many years of working with traumatized clients. And Sebastopol therapist Jerry Allen will tell you that it works.

Allen, who has decades of experience working with troubled kids, is so impressed with the simplicity and effectiveness of SE that he teaches it to other therapists.

The way it works looks something like this: First, Allen asks his anxious clients to become aware of the sensations in the body. Does the chest feel tight? Does the stomach or head ache? After the clients become aware of how stress feels in the body, Allen then directs them to think about a time that felt “really, really good.”

The clients may then notice that as they focus on the good memory, other sensations arise in the body that are more pleasurable and help the tight feeling in the chest or the stomachache dissipate.

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These positive memories become part of what Allen calls an “invisible toolbox”—something kids can access when they are having a hard time sleeping, or are feeling fidgety in class or upset on the playground.

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Allen gives an example of a boy who was prone to starting brawls. One day on the basketball court things started to get tense. So the boy “took himself off the court, practiced the technique, and prevented himself from getting into a fight,” Allen relates.

In addition to SE’s good-memory toolbox, Allen suggests another easy-to-use method: a kidney “hold.”

He instructs clients to place the back of the hands on the kidneys, which are on the back, right below the ribs. The kidneys relax, and the adrenals, which sit atop the kidneys, are warmed, slowing down the production of stress hormones.

He knew it was an effective technique when he used it on an audience that had just watched a disturbing film about war. “Five hundred people did that together, and it worked,” he enthuses. They all calmed down.

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Even though kids (and parents) may feel helpless when bad things happen, after the worst is over, everyone can heal. Having tools to handle life’s traumatic experiences will, as Ahajanian says, help your children feel like survivors. Empowered to soothe themselves, they will move forward with more joy and less fear. ¶

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Raising a Writer

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Let them devour books. You can’t introduce children to books too early. Infants and toddlers love to turn pages, and explore the different textures of touch-and-feel board books. They associate the sound of a story with your voice, creating a personal invitation to the world of words. As they get older, take them to the library, and let them spend time poking around in the children’s section. Find out their interests, and ask the children’s librarian to recommend books on that topic.

Or go to the International Reading Association’s website, www.reading. org, for ideas. Let them borrow as many books as they want.

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Explore the narrative of the day. Ask your children open-ended questions about their experiences. They’ll learn that details better communicate what they feel and see, and also are more apt to engage their listener.

Need a little inspiration? Here are some kid-queries that can’t be answered with a Yes or No.

Eight Ways to Cultivate Imagination and a Love of Literacy

• What was the best thing that happened today?

By Ruth Hanley

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efore you became a parent and learned to squeeze in a moment’s shut-eye at every opportunity, you spent countless nights

staying up until the wee hours, seduced by

the latest from Joyce Carol Oates or Cormac McCarthy. You want to instill the same enthusiasm for words and writing in your kids.

But how? Here are some ideas.

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• What was the worst thing?

• What was the funniest thing?

• What was the strongest thing you did? The gentlest? The bravest?

Don’t be afraid to ask more questions.

If you ask your daughter what she had for snack, and she says, “I had crackers,” ask, “What kind of crackers? What did they taste like?”

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Turn pictures into stories.

Even if your children can only make a few marks on a page,

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707-546-4069 ask them about what they draw.

Be open to some unconventional answers. Perhaps those scrawls and circles aren’t a picture at all, but a list. Write down your children’s descriptions on the backs of pictures so that you can talk about them together later.

You can also collect several pictures into “books,” and let your children tell a story about them. Ask them to

Give children permission to express themselves in their own authentic voices. tell you what is happening, and write down what they say at the bottom of the page. Invite them to create a title, and let them sign their names in their own way. They can write their names or use thumbprints for signatures.

(You can write out their names below the prints.)

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Become a model storyteller. Tell or sing stories to your children before bed or naptime. You can retell familiar stories and fairy tales, or sing songs.

Show your kids that there are many ways to tell a story. For instance, some ditties have been turned into stories, and vice versa. “Froggie Went A-Courtin’” is an example of an old tale that started as a song and then evolved into several modern children’s books.

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Catch them creating.

When you hear your kids verbally making up a story or song, write it down to show them what it looks like on paper. Read it back to them, and tell them what you liked

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most about it. Be specific in your praise: “I liked the way you used action words in your song. I could imagine myself jumping when you used the word jump!”

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Walk (or write) the talk.

Children will want to read and write when they see their parents reading, writing in journals, and penning letters, e-mails, lists—even their own stories. Let them know that you are not just browsing on your computer or device, but creating something.

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Make media handy. Keep some print media around so that they have the opportunity to spontaneously pick up a book or magazine on their own. Remember the tactile experience of a book’s pages is part of fostering the love of reading. In addition, encourage them to write longhand. Studies show that the act of writing, as opposed to typing, is an important tool for cognitive development.

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Grant the right to write.

Give children permission to express themselves in their own authentic voices. If, from an early age, they feel free to write about whatever their hearts desire, they will be more apt to listen when the muse whispers.

Plant these eight seeds of literacy, and watch your children grow in creative and articulate ways. The results may even inspire your own inner scribe. Write on! ¶ Ruth Hanley is a mom of two children and has volunteered in elementary school writing classes for years. She loves listening to the unique way that the muse speaks to each child.

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Get Movin’ How to Motivate Your Kids

By Uriah Guilford

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f your children seem to have no goals other than beating their top scores on their favorite video games, you aren’t alone. As a therapist who works with

teenage boys, I specialize in helping parents figure out how to motivate their kids. Here are my best tips.

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Be a safe harbor. First and foremost, it is important to remember that there is no parenting strategy that can replace a trusting, mutually respectful relationship with your children. When your kids feel that you love and believe in them, they will respond to your encouragement and efforts to help them move forward.

If you are a safe place for them to come to, whether they feel successful or defeated and ashamed, then you can more effectively offer your support.

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Provide an incentive.

For better or worse, teenagers often have a “me-centric” view of the world, with a strong orientation toward what is happening in the moment. They need to know what’s in it for them, and then they will work hard. This may not be a 14 SonomaFamilyLife

character flaw. In truth, every one of us needs a reason or a purpose to accomplish any task.

Your teenagers may need some help finding a reason to get themselves moving. The incentive could be a material object or money, or an experience or opportunity, such as earning the privilege of driving Dad’s classic car. Or it could be Mom or Dad’s approval, some sort of honor in the family or even bragging rights.

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Issue a challenge. Teenagers, especially boys, may respond to a friendly contest. “I bet you can’t wash all those dishes in ten minutes,” or “I wonder if you can beat your score on that last science quiz.” Encouraging

your son to compete against himself may be just the trick to get him going.

Competition with others can be healthy at times as well.

When I was a teenager, my mother provided me with a challenge that included an incentive. She told me that if I could get a 3.5 GPA that she would buy me a new drum set.

I loved playing the drums and still do, and coveted the new Pearl World Series drum set. I worked extremely hard to earn it. It was an amazing accomplishment for me, and my self-esteem soared as a result.

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Make it fun. Adolescents live for the three Fs: freedom, friends, and fun. It is surprising what kids can accomplish when they are having a good time, so use humor and playfulness to motivate and engage them. Make yourself available to join in the task, at hand and encourage them with positive words. Find any reason you can to laugh together.

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Speak their love language.

Find out what makes your children feel loved and supported.

Do they prefer words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch? Do they need to hear you say, “You’re doing a good job”?

When your kids feel loved they will respond to your encouragement.

Would your daughter respond to a gift, such as an iPad, which she could use to explore her life options? Could your son use more hugs or pats on the back, or even more wrestling time with Dad? Teenagers will often respond more positively when they feel cared for and encouraged by their parents.

This may be challenging, but creating a strong relationship with your kids is essential to having an influential voice in their lives. (For more information, see the book The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman, Northfield Publishing, 2001).

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Use their peer groups. If there is anything sacred to teenagers, it is their connection to their community. This peer orientation can be damaging and lead your kids down the wrong path, but it can also be used for their benefit. Talk to your kids about their friends and what they are excited about. What types of activities are they involved in? What kinds of interests do they have? Praising respectable or honorable qualities in your children’s friends may actually encourage your kids to follow along. This may be hard at times if your children’s friends don’t seem respectable, but even kids that are rough around the edges can have good hearts. You may be able to use their influence in a positive way. And, of course, if all of your children’s friends are getting good grades and headed to college, it is easier for them to adopt similar goals.

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Use technology and social media. Young people become more interested and engaged when

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technology is added to any pursuit.

This could mean using the Internet to research various careers, the military, or colleges; encouraging your kids to “Like” the Facebook pages of influential people, organizations, or social causes; texting your children with supportive comments or reminders (only, of course, if they are OK with it); and seeking out documentaries, movies, and TV programs that could positively influence your kids. Whatever form it takes, technology may be critical to communicating with and motivating your kids toward a fulfilling and interesting future.

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Reach for small successes.

When teenagers think about the future, the sense of uncertainty they feel can be truly overwhelming.

Breaking long-range goals into smaller, doable tasks helps them feel more capable. They can feel good about themselves each time they take a step in the direction of their objectives.

This is true of all of us.

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Resurrect an old passion. Encourage your children to re-invest in an interest that they were once excited about. If your children liked art, music, or sports when they were younger, perhaps its time to rekindle their enthusiasm.

Often, adolescents get caught up with school and peer culture, and forget what they loved to do when they were elementary students. Often these lost activities can be adapted to be acceptable to the teenage mind. A passion for doodling can translate into learning graphic design; playing in the school band can turn into forming a garage band with friends; and an interest

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in sports can be integrated into any phase of your children’s academic careers. Finding out what they love and helping them take steps toward those things can be very helpful in fostering motivation and hope for the years to come.

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Give your children a structured way to consider their future. An influential man named Jim Rohn said, “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan.” As I mentioned before, whether they accept it or not, our teens do need our help to figure out their goals. Structured opportunities like volunteering at a pet shelter, getting a job, or participating in a summer program can help children

Technology may be critical to communicating with your kids. feel more motivated about making plans for their future. Often teenagers don’t know what they like until they experience it first hand. I thank God that my mom didn’t let me off the hook every time I complained about doing something that seemed unpleasant at first.

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More Magic & Fewer Meltdowns Tips for Trick-or-Treating Parents

By Christina Katz

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listers abound, sugar levels soar, dehydration ensues, and the next thing you know, what started as a fun, festive night feels more like a ghoulish nightmare.

The uncomfortable truth is that Halloween costumes are often flimsy and lack the insulation needed to stave off a brisk autumn chill. Kids’ goodie bags can quickly become overstuffed, creating a cascade of candy—and tears—as the evening wears on.

Before you turn into a witch or a warlock, parents, remember, the key to enjoying All Hallow’s Eve is as simple as rallying the troops in advance, going over your expectations, and getting prepared for anything that might go amiss. Here are some tips from a mom who has literally been around the block a few times.

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and layers you can lose if you plan on keeping up with them. Toddlers and preschoolers may dawdle or tire quickly, so choose the more patient parent to accompany them.

Or consider taking two shifts, one earlier in the evening for younger kids and another later shift for older kids, trading off who stays home to hand out candy.

Wear a backpack. Maybe it seems extreme to gear up as though you are going for an overnight hike just to walk a few blocks around the neighborhood. But the weather is fickle this time of year, and once you grab everything you need for a pleasant evening, you will be amazed by how much stuff you have to tote. And don’t be surprised if your kids shed pieces of their

costumes as the excitement heats up. A shoulder bag may feel fine for the first 15 minutes of the night, but after two hours, you will likely wish you had brought the backpack.

Eat a high-protein dinner.

‘Tis the season for overindulging in sugar, which means it’s more important than any other time of year to emphasize three healthy, high-protein meals a day. Be sure to give your kids limits on how much sugar they may consume between meals. Take their candy away and mete it out yourself if they don’t comply with your limits or can’t seem to wean themselves off the sugar roller coaster.

Practice their refrains. Commit to making the night pleasant for all. Their first couple of years out, “Trick-or-treat!” and “Thank you!” are the only things young children need to be able to say. But encourage bigger kids to be more cordial, especially to the older folks in the ‘hood, who will likely opt out altogether if they are offended by enough poorly behaved kids. How about making a chorus of “Happy Halloween!” or “Have a great night!” mandatory before the kids run off to the next house?

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Be prepared. Plastic and paper bags for treats are out. They are the most likely to rip or tear. Pillowcases are better, but these, too, may split open when stuffed. So whatever you do, don’t let the kids use your good set. Whatever they carry, stuff a few extra bags in your backpack in case you need replacements.

Also carry Band-Aids for blisters and water for hydration. And, of course, don’t forget the camera.

Aim for the middle.

If you are driving to another neighborhood

to walk with a friend, consider parking your vehicle in the middle of the neighborhood instead of on the edge, or back at the friend’s house. This way, if you need to

Toddlers and preschoolers may dawdle or tire quickly, so choose the more patient parent to accompany them. make an early exit for any reason, you’ll be that much closer to your escape car. When taking both younger and older children, consider bringing along a stroller or wagon. Even if the kids insist they don’t

need one, they might want one later, after exhaustion sets in.

Use social sense. No one likes to feel left out, so encourage your kids to invite new or shy youngsters who might not already be part of a group to join you. Or, if you know that you will all have a better time if it’s just you and your kids, don’t feel bad about breaking off from a group.

Halloween is a great opportunity to teach kids about doing what works best for your family rather than always going along with the crowd. On the other hand, if there is a crowd you need to keep up with, now you will be ready. ¶ Christina Katz’ latest book is The Art of Making Time for Yourself: A Collection of Advice for Moms.

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two triangular-shaped ears. Cut two smaller triangles from pink paper for the insides of the ears; glue to black triangles. Glue ears to the top inside edge of the can, and the tail to the back side of the can. Fill with treats.

Creepy Crafts & Ghoulish Games Easy Ways to Conjure Up Fall Fun

By Denise Morrison Yearian

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hether you’re planning a bountiful harvest celebration or a spooky Halloween party, these craft, game, and food ideas will make for a good time.

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pages or stringing popcorn—for early finishers. Whatever crafts you choose, pick ones that are easy to clean up so that you can move on to the next activity.

Black Cat Candy Jar. Place black electrical tape over the sharp edges of a tin can. Cover the can with black construction paper, and glue in place.

Glue two wiggly eyes to the can, then use a thin paintbrush and white paint to draw a mouth, nose, and whiskers.

Draw and cut out a black tail and

Jack-o-Lantern Pots. Buy various-sized terracotta pots and turn them upside down so the drainage hole is facing up. On yellow construction paper, draw and cut out two eyes, a nose, and a toothy grin—the wackier the better.

Apply Mod Podge with a paintbrush under and over the facial features, then attach them to the pot. Place a short, wide stick in the hole to resemble a pumpkin stem.

Pumpkin Noisemakers. Paint a 12” x 1/2” dowel rod black; let dry.

Trace and cut out two leaves using green craft foam, and then cut a small slit in the center of each leaf. Draw a face onto the bottom side of an orange paper plate with a black permanent marker. Line up the face plate with a second orange plate, rims together and bottoms facing out. Use a hole punch to create holes 1-inch apart around the perimeter of both plates. Place dried beans and small jingle bells between the two plates. Also put the dowel between the plates, moving the short end of the stick above the facial features to represent the pumpkin stem and the long end below for the handle. Sew plates together by lacing yarn through the holes. Push leaf slits through the short end of the dowel rods and secure with a glue gun.

FEARSOME FROLICKING Games are a staple at kids’ gatherings. Choose ones every

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child can participate in and where no one is eliminated. With a little forethought and creativity, any game can be adapted to fit the fall theme.

Broom Ball. Purchase half-sized brooms for each party guest and two different colors of seasonal garland.

To specify teams, decorate half of the brooms with one color of garland and the remaining half with the other

Pick crafts that are easy to clean up so that you can move on to the next activity. garland. Establish goals at opposite ends of the yard, and divide the children into teams. Place a kickball in the center of the yard then give each child a broom to sweep the ball to his or her team’s goal. The first team to score five goals wins.

Scarecrow Relay. Separate children into two teams. Choose one child from each team to be the scarecrow. Place scarecrows at one end of the room, along with hay and oversized scarecrow-type clothing items. Teammates line up at the other end of the room. To play, teammates take turns running to the scarecrow, dressing him with one clothing item, and then tagging the next player who does the same.

When the scarecrow is completely dressed, each teammate returns a second time to stuff straw in his clothing. The first team to finish making their scarecrow wins. ¶ Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children.

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Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches, and Goodies Galore

Rohnert Park: Blind Scream Haunted House.

Want a little dose of fright this Halloween? Then grope your way through the heart-thumping mazes at not one, but three haunted houses: Blackout, Carnicus, and the Swamp Shack. The “houses” are actually contained worlds of terror created in one gigantic warehouse building at 1500 Valley House Drive, Penngrove. Don’t bring kids under the age of seven. The theatrics run October 10–November 1. Tickets range from $10 for one house to $20 for all three houses and are available at blindscream.com.

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Candy-capturing superpowers at work in Howarth Park.

Santa Rosa: Halloween at Howarth Park.

If your children would enjoy pony, train, or carousel rides just as much as bags full of candy, take them to this popular city park. They can have the best of both worlds. It all happens on October 25; you can choose between two time slots: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1:30–3 p.m.

A $6 pass includes trick-or-treating, and train and carousel rides; a $10 pass adds a pony ride and ice cream treat. Passes include one adult rider to accompany a child on the train and carousel. Additional adult riders require a ticket ($2 per ride). Passes go on sale Monday, October 6, and may be purchased at the Finley Community Center.

If it rains, check out the park’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ HowarthPark), or call 543-3425 the morning of the event for a status update. See srcity.org for further details.

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CLIMBING, TRAINING, COMMUNITY

Petaluma: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Sixty. It’s the number of merchants in downtown Petaluma who will be handing out treats to costumed kiddoes. That’s a lot of loot! And it’s from a trusted source, to boot. The event will happen on October 31, 3–5:30 p.m. To download a map of the trail, see petalumadowntown.com. The site also provides interesting Halloween facts, such as the country where jack o’ lanterns were first created, and why witches like black cats.

Santa Rosa: The Floating Pumpkin Patch.

Not all Halloween pumpkins like dirt. Some prefer to bob around in water. You’ll find these varieties at Santa Rosa’s Ridgway Swim Center, which is hosting a Floating Pumpkin Patch on October 18. Find your perfect pumpkin in the center’s pool, and decorate it at the crafts station.

Prepare for pumpkin-splashing fun and games—and prizes.

Bring suits and towels; all ages are welcome. Center entrance fee is $5, pumpkin not included, or $10, pumpkin included. Register in advance online by using barcode 71901 at econnect.ci.santa-rosa. ca.us/Start/Start.asp or call the center at 543-3421.

Petaluma: Pumpkins on Pikes.

Imagine a field filled with glowing orbs on a brisk fall night. This enchanting spectacle is what you will find at Tara Firma’s Pumpkins on Pikes event, October 25, 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Participants carve jack o’ lanterns, which are then placed on pikes in a field and lit up at dusk. Settle on a blanket and take in the sweet scene, or put on your shoes and dance a jig to music. You can eat a barbecue dinner for $10, and if you bring a goodie to share, dip in to the dessert potluck. Bring your own carving tools; the farm will provide the pumpkin. Admission to the event is $15 for farm members, $20 for nonmembers; children six and under are free. Purchase tickets at brownpapertickets.com/ event/840023. For more information, see tarafirmafarms.com. www.sonomafamilylife.com

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Cooking with Kids

By John Corippo

Treats Muffins for Sweet Packed with Munchkins Pumpkin Power

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t’s that time of year when jack-o-lanterns set windows aglow. But pumpkin is more than just a holiday decoration; it’s a power food. The vegetable gets its distinctive orange hue from carotenoids, which, when they aren’t fighting cancer or cardiovascular disease, are turning into vitamin A—an essential ingredient for good vision and immunity. In addition, the humble squash is packed with fiber, which helps you feel full, making weight loss easier. And pumpkin’s potassium also makes it a perfect post-workout snack.

So now that you know about pumpkin’s many attributes, how do you get your kids to eat it? In a word: muffins.

I’ve got just the recipe—straight from my grandmother’s kitchen. I’ve modified it for today’s healthy lifestyles, cutting out a half-cup of sugar and replacing the oil with applesauce. But they still taste just like my grandma’s.

Don’t expect a batch to last long. They disappear faster than a ghost who’s gotten wind of Bill Murray.

Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Applesauce Muffins Ingredients • 4 eggs • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin • 1/2 cup canola oil • 1 cup applesauce • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil, and Behold the most delicious applesauce until smooth. of after-school Combine flour, baking soda, snacks. baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack. Yield: 3 dozen.

John Corippo lives in Ukiah, where he is a husband and father to two sons as well as a fire captain, paramedic, hazmat specialist, journalist, college instructor, avid sports fan, and stand-up paddleboard representative.

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October Calendar of Events

Pirates Steal the Show

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e Captain Jack Sparrow for the day at the Santa Rosa Symphony’s Swashbuckling Pirates Voyage. Kids are encouraged to dress up as pirates for this fantasy-adventure performance, which will feature the baritone Paul Murray and be narrated by Marcy Smothers. Hear pieces from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance as well as the soundtracks of the Pirates of the Caribbean film trilogy. Show starts at 3 p.m. on October 19 at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Tickets are $12 for kids, $17 adults. Call 546-8742 for more information. ¶

Wednesday 1 FREE Mini-Frescos Class. Paint your own unique images on plaster.

Junior high & high school students.

10 spaces available. Sign up by calling 433-3772. 4 p.m. Healdsburg Regional Library. 139 Piper St., Healdsburg. sonomalibrary.org.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Picnic, hike & commune with ancient trees. 8 a.m.–1 hour after sunset. Visitor Center 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Parking $8. Senior parking $7.

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Cloverdale & Geyserville. Thru May 2015. 101sculpturetrail.com.

FREE Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market. Open

year-round.

Wednesdays. 8:30 a.m.–noon.

Saturdays. 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. thesantarosafarmersmarket.com.

Open House

Sat. November 8

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Hot Dog Thursday at Pacific Coast Air Museum. $5

incl. admission, large hot dog, chips, chili & soda or water. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa. pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

Bell, Book & Candle. Modern witches in a quirky, supernatural, completely enchanting tale.

Thru Oct. 12. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. 8 p.m.

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MUELRATH RANCHES PUMPKIN PATCH Pumpkin Cannon!

Toddler Corn Maze

Pick Your Pumpkin

Beginning Lessons Ages 6–14

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After School Farm Program • Arts & Crafts • Field Trips • Farm Animals • Archery & more

Programs Held at Sky Tree Ranch in Santa Rosa

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Take a Hayride Haunted Dungeon Pumpkin Slingshots Hot Dogs & Other Goodies

CAMPFIRE IN THE CORRAL FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS Join us for Cookies & Hot Cider Roasted Hot Dogs & Marshmallows

Night Time Hay Rides!

Pumpkins & Winter Squash, Ornamental Corn, Sunflowers, Corn Stalks, Gourds, Hay Bales

3800 Walker Avenue, Santa Rosa • www.muelrathspumpkins.com

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Introducing structured classes for children ages 3-5 years old.

Fall fun for the little ones!

arts & crafts • story time bounce house activities singing • games social interaction

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Any Tuesday/Thursday Tiny Tots class at Steele Lane Community Center only.

No cash value. To register, present coupon in person at Steele Lane or Finley Community Center or call 543-3737 and mention coupon when registering.

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Redwood Children’s Services, Inc.

Performing Arts Center. 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park. rpcity.org.

FREE The Barlow Street Fair. Local vendors, live entertainment, family fun. Thru Oct. Thursdays. 4–8 p.m.

The Barlow. Hwy. 12 & Morris St., Sebastopol. thebarlow.net.

Friday 3 FREE First Friday Night Sky. Stars,

constellations, planets at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) planetarium.

7 & 8:30 p.m. Arrive early for free parking pass. SRJC. santarosa.edu.

FREE Bodega Marine Laboratory Tours. Explore

the dynamic biodiversity of the northern California coast. Fridays. 2–4 p.m.

2099 Westside Rd., Bodega Bay. bml.ucdavis.edu.

FREE Mothers of Young Children Group. Nurture

friendships & enjoy creativity with moms in the community. First & third Fridays. 9:15–11 a.m. Sebastopol Christian Church. 7433 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. sebchristian.com.

FREE Stamp Show. One-frame collector exhibits, dealers, free stamps for kids & daily door-prize drawing. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Marin Center. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. marincounty.org.

Saturday 4 Astronaut Lullabies. Jim

and Kathy Ocean’s unique brand of live “space rock” music orchestrates the night sky at the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) planetarium.

7:30–8:30 p.m. $20/$15 students & seniors. Parking permit included in price. SRJC. santarosa.edu.

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FREE Make It & Wear It! Make

fun accessories, jewelry, hair accessories, scarves, belts, more. All materials provided. Space is limited. Ages 9–13. 1 p.m. Rincon Valley Library.

6959 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa. sonomalibrary.org.

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boats, or motorcycles)

Levi’s GranFondo Bicycle Ride.

Annual fundraiser with 32-, 65- & 103-mile rides throughout Sonoma County. Free festival follows ride.

See website for costs. Finley Center.

2060 W. College, Santa Rosa. levisgranfondo.com.

FREE Friedman’s KidsWorx Creative Workshop. Children’s

Museum of Sonoma County hosts fun science activities. 9 a.m.–noon.

Friedman’s Home Improvement.

4055 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. cmosc.org.

Whatever the vehicle you haven’t finished the job…

Until you’ve properly recycled the oil AND filter!

Fortunately there’s an easy, legal disposal method for

Used Oil AND Filters that’s 100% free, responsible, safe & convenient! Get the oil & filter recycling info you need to know at:

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Fandango. Celebrate 1840s California. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. 3325 Adobe Rd., Petaluma. petalumaadobe.com.

FREE Successful Brain Fair. Learn about your brain. Informative, interactive & inspiring. All ages welcome. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. successfulbrainfair.com.

Sunday 5 FREE 14th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring

your furry family friend to be blessed. “Winery Dog of the Year” contest, pet-friendly vendors & raffle prizes. St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. 100 Pythian Rd. at Hwy. 12, Santa Rosa. stfranciswinery.com.

FREE Bodega Bay Farmers Market.

Great food & shopping, live music, www.sonomafamilylife.com

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Affordable Christian Education

Christian Education

beautiful venue. Thru Oct. 26.

Sundays. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 2255 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay.

& Values for Life

FREE Windsor Farmers Market.

• Small classroom sizes • Dedicated, caring teachers • Safe & secure environment for learning • Daily morning prayer, chapel & bible class

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A Lifetime of Memories!

Sundays. Thru Dec. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Market St., Old Downtown Windsor. windsorfarmersmarket.com.

Visit us online and register today! pacificchristianacademy.org (707)823-2880

Monday 6 Museum Mondays for Little Ones.

Ages 1–5. Mondays. 10 a.m.–noon. $5 per child & free for up to 2 adults per child before 11 a.m. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

Rock-n-Glow Bowling. LED

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lane lighting & automated scoring.

Special bumper-rails for kids.

Mondays. 5–10 p.m. $9 for 2 hrs.

Shoes included. Windsor Bowling Center. 8801 Conde Ln., Windsor. windsorbowl.com.

Wednesday 8 FREE Bodega Bay Elementary School Golf & Silent Auction.

Proceeds go to field trips, art programs, theatre productions, technology classes, wellness events, music appreciation & tutoring. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Links Golf Course at Bodega Harbour. Heron Dr., Bodega Bay. 875-8853.

Thursday 9 FREE Unauthorized Rolling

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Stones. Concert under the stars at Montgomery Village. 5:30–8 p.m.

Hwy. 12 at Farmer’s Lane, Santa Rosa. mvshops.com.

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Outstanding Teachers Innovative Programs New Technology Smaller Classes Grades K-12 Check us out at: WWW.CRPUSD.ORG

Friday 10 Blind Scream Haunted Houses.

Horrifying the bay for 17 bone-chilling nights between Oct. 10 & Nov. 1. Three houses. 7 p.m. $10/ house. Sonoma Mountain Village.

1500 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park. 523-3728.

FREE Ninth Annual Disability Services & Legal Center Expo.

Assistive, adaptive & communication devices, health care, transportation & education resources. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Garrett Building. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. sonomacountyfair.com.

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

by Childsplay. Pop culture phenomenon explodes into songs about history, grammar & math.

Post-show autograph session with cast. 6:30 p.m. Adult $21. Child $16. Person Theater. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org.

Technology High School Student, Suryansh K.

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Women’s Health Services

African Rhythms of Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. Let

loose & dance away your worries to songs of joy & life! 8 p.m. $25–$30. Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. seb.org.

The Addams Family: The Musical. Hilarity ensues when the family of darkness meets daughter Wednesday’s new boyfriend. Thru Nov. 2. Matinees & evening performances. $15–$37.

G.K. Hardt Theatre. 6th Street Playhouse. 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa.

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Saturday 11 FREE Cotati Oktoberfest. Wiener dog races, polka dancing, yodeling

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• Family Centered Prenatal Care • Board Certified Nurse-Midwives, Family Medicine Physicians, and Obstetricians • Programs for infants and toddlers with cooking demonstrations Call today for an appointment!

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isit India during Holi, or the Festival of Colors, and you might find yourself plastered with colorful dye, which revelers throw at each other. The same thing will definitely happen to you if you participate in Run or Dye, a Santa Rosa 5K footrace in which runners and walkers get showered at every kilometer with eco-friendly, plant-based powdered dye. Charities that provide volunteers for the event receive a donation. The race will be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on October 11.

Individual tickets are $40, teams $35. Kids under 6 are free. See runordye.com for more information. ¶

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4-show and 8-show packages still available!

contest, more. Noon-6 p.m. La Plaza Park. Corner Old Redwood Hwy. & W. Sierra Ave. cotati.org.

FREE Light the Night Walk.

Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 5 p.m. Old Courthouse Square. Santa Rosa. lightthenight.org.

FREE Vikingfest. Celebration

of Norwegian heritage. Nordic arts & crafts & food. Remembrance of Leif Erikson. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Norway Hall. 617 W. 9th St., Santa Rosa. freyalodge.org.

Run or Dye! Celebrate

life, friendship, fitness & fun while having the most color-filled day of your life. 9 a.m. Ages 7–12 $25.

Military $27. General $40. Team

100 Years of Excellence in College Preparatory Education

Join Us for Open House - 10/19 1-3

FULL LISTING ONLINE

Peter Gros of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at 6:30pm Peter Gros of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom introduces exotic animals to audience members, while sharing videos and inspirational stories from his work.

Did you know: • Over 99% of our students go on to college • Graduates in 2014 received $4.3 million in scholarships • AP passing rates exceed 80% in English, Calculs & Spanish

Join us for a post-show autograph session with Peter Gros!

Additional generous support provided by:

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Come for a Tour Shadow at SVHS

See for yourself why our students love it here.

Now accepting applications for 9th - 12th grades.

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$35. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. runordye.com.

Sunday 12

FREE Bay Area Pet Fair & Adopt-a-thon. Hug, meet & greet

1,000 pets for adoption, plus hilarious pet shows, giveaways, more. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Marin Center.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. bayareapetfair.org.

Russian River Mud Run. 5 & 10K mud-drenched obstacle course of fun! Kids 8–15 with parent. Post-race festival. $60–$75. Forestville. russianrivermudrun.com.

Thursday 16

FREE Founder’s Day at

FREE Sonoma County Museum

Exploratorium. Play & explore for free all day! 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Pier 15.

San Francisco. exploratorium.edu.

Open House. Plans

Healdsburg Half Marathon. Starts & finishes in downtown Healdsburg.

Octoberfest post-race. 7:30 a.m.

100empirerunners.org.

FREE The French Market: Marin’s Outdoor Antique Market. Vintage

FREE Paws for Strides Breast Cancer Dog Walk. Join the American Cancer Society & your best friend for a 5K fundraiser walk. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Spreckels Center. 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park. 255-5894.

furniture, jewelry, clothing. Retro décor & vintage shabby chic collectibles, all with a French ambiance. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Marin Center.

San Rafael. goldengateshows.com.

for expansion talk with Executive Director Diane Evans. Limited to 50 seats. Reservations for a seat.

Reception 6:30 p.m. Presentation 7 p.m. 425 7th St., Santa Rosa. sonomacountymuseum.org.

Kids & Maternity Consignment Show. New

& gently used clothes, toys, books, games, DVDs, furniture, outdoor gear, boutique items & more. Thru Oct. 19.

Thurs. $3 Fri. $2. Sat. & Sun. Free.

Grace Pavillion. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. jbfsale.com.

TUTORING

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HEALTHY COMPETITION MEANINGFUL DEVELOPMENT

25th Annual National Bioneers Conference.

Environmental, cultural & social wellness. Thru Oct. 19. Exhibit hall & fairgrounds. Marin Civic Center. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. bioneers.org.

YMCA JUNIOR WARRIORS BASKETBALL LEAGUE A positive youth basketball league for children ages 6-15. Emphasizing the fun of the sport, while keeping competition in perspective.

Practice 1 hour a week with games on Saturdays.

Season runs from November 2014 - January 2015

REGISTRATION BEGINS OCTOBER 1st

Guys & Dolls. Tony Award–winning musical comedy.

Thru Oct. 26. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays.

8 p.m. Sundays. 2 p.m. $22–$26. Spreckels Performing Arts Center. 5409 Snyder Ln., Rohnert Park. rpcity.org.

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TRACK & FIELD

This Y program combines technical development and fundamental techniques with safety and fun in mind for kids ages 7-12.

1.5 hour practice each week.

REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 16th Call the Y Program Office for more Information & Registration at

707-544-1829

The Y is a Not-for-Profit Community Based Organization.

Financial Assistance is available.

FREE Spooky Craft Time. Chill

your bones & tingle your spine. All supplies provided. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m.

Rohnert Park–Cotati Library. 6250 Lynne Condé Way, Rohnert Park. sonomalibrary.org.

Fort Ross Harvest Festival. Communal song & dance, cannon firing, crafts, horse & buggy rides, kids activities. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20 per car. Fort Ross State

Quality Acupuncture Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

Natural toys, books, clothing, accessories, and classes for parents and children.

Prices start at $20-35 Over 25 Years experience Acupuncture–plus cupping, cold laser, herbs, nutritional solutions, trigger point therapy, and exercises.

New Office 720 South Point Blvd., Suite 211 • Petaluma Joan Plastino

707-981-7015

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Thriving Academics, Creativity, & Well-being • • • •

Traditional Montessori Curriculum Ages 2 - 6 years old Kindergarten Program Summer Program

Developing the Foundations for a Lifetime of Creative Learning 537-8889

2810 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa bvmontessori.com

Circle of Hands proudly carries: Kindergarten & Back to School Supplies Creative Games, Puzzles & Books Waldorf Art & Craft Supplies Handmade Dolls & Wooden Toys Artisan Soaps Made On-Site Parenting & Craft Workshops

Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm 6780 McKinley St. #120, Sebastopol, CA at the BARLOW ph: 707-634-6140 www.circleofhandswaldorfshop.com

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SONOMA COUNTY’S

favorite pediatricians

Historic Park. 19005 Coast Hwy., Jenner. fortross.org.

Goblin Jamboree 2014.

Spooktacular Halloween wonderland. Witches’ & wizards’ school, pony rides, petting zoo & live entertainment. Come in costume! Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. General $16. Members $13.

Bay Area Discovery Museum.

557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito. baykidsmuseum.org.

FREE Exploratorium Market Days.

Open-air mini-festival that brings together museum with community.

Oct. market features art, physics, fun & games. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Pier 15.

San Francisco. exploratorium.edu.

Sunday 19 Girl Scout Day! Art

abounds with hands-on activities focused on the Girl Scout Artist badges. Advance reservations required. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $20. Charles M. Schulz Museum. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. schulzmuseum.org.

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Spanish Immersion K to 2nd French Immersion Pre-K to 3rd Saturday Language School Ages 5-13

Santa Rosa Symphony—A Swashbuckling Pirates Voyage.

Come dressed as pirates for this rollicking fantasy adventure concert.

Pre-concert instrument “petting zoo.” 3 p.m. Adults $17. Children 12 & under $12. Green Music Center.

1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma.edu.

FREE Petaluma Mothers’ Club Fall Carnival. Games, petting zoo, live music, face painting, costume parade, more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Kenilworth Junior High. 800 Riesling Rd., Petaluma. 778-6494.

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Sun. Half-price Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon. $5 Bag Day, 2–7 p.m. Central Santa Rosa Library. 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. sonomalibrary.org.

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Rohnert Park: 360 Rohnert Park Expressway Santa Rosa: Coddingtown Mall 750 Farmers Ln. (by Ross) 2240 Mendocino Ave. (by Safeway) 750 Stony Pt. Rd. (by Starbucks) 1425 Fulton Rd. (by Raley’s) 2700 Yulupa Ave. (by CVS) Windsor: 9018 Brooks Rd. (by Mary’s Pizza) Healdsburg: 1017 Vineyard Plaza NOW OPEN Sonoma: 19217 Sonoma Hwy. (Maxwell Village Center) Terra Linda: Northgate One Shopping Center

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HEALTH LET YOUR MONTH SMILE CELEBRATE ORTHODONTIC

SHINE THIS SUMMER

Academy of Sciences. Costumes & trick-or-treating. 5–9 p.m. Adult $50.

Child $35. Golden Gate Park. 55 Music Concourse Dr., San Francisco. calacademy.org.

Saturday 25 FREE Master Gardeners: Useful Gardens, Practical Harvests.

Presented by Janet Barocco. 10:30

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8th Grade Preview Day Open House

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Students have a blast exploring Parents and students of all the Cardinal Newman Campus! ages are invited.

CARDINAL NEWMAN

RSVP to cardinalnewman.org or Pat Piehl at 546-6470, ext. 120

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Celebrating

a.m.–12:30 p.m. Petaluma Regional Library. 100 Fairgrounds Ave., Petaluma. sonomalibrary.org.

Happy Creepy Halloween at Lawrence Hall of Science. Play with hairy tarantulas & snakes, hunt for salamanders & frogs. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

See the Witches Cauldron Robot on Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Price of admission.

Thru Oct. 26. 1 Centennial Dr., Berkeley. lawrencehallofscience.org.

Halloween at Howarth Park. Ride the

train & carousel. Come in costume.

Trick-or-treat in bewitched park.

Rain or shine! 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1:30–3 p.m. $6–$10. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Finley Center.

Howarth Park. 630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. 543-3737.

Sunday 26 FREE Kidz Dig It Harvest Festival.

Giant pumpkin show, pumpkin car races, scarecrow building, pumpkin carving, more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. during Farmers Market. Market St., Old Downtown Windsor. windsorfarmersmarket.com.

years of Excellence

Wednesday 29 FREE Teen Pumpkin Carving. All

materials supplied. Grades 6–12. 5–7 p.m. Guerneville Regional Library.

14107 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville. sonomalibrary.org.

FREE Read to a Zombie. Practice

your reading skills by reading to a friendly zombie. Ages 5 & up. 3:30 p.m. Sebastopol Regional Library.

7140 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol. sonomalibrary.org.

FREE Jeremy the Juggler. Be

amazed with action-packed show.

Ages 5 & up. 2 p.m. Cloverdale Library. 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. sonomalibrary.org.

Open House October 19th, 10 -12pm Serving K - 8th Grade Financial aid and family plans available Monthly Tour and Shadow Program www.SVELEM.org

762-6426

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A Place to Play. A Place to Learn. A Place to Grow.

• Accepting 2–5 Years Old

Friday 31 FREE Petaluma Downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail. Safe

holiday fun with Petaluma merchants for costumed kids under 12. 3–5:30 p.m. Downtown Petaluma. 762-9348. petalumadowntown.com.

• Before & After School Care Option • Positive Discipline: ~ Parenting tools using kind and firm techniques ~ Encouragement with mutual respect ~ Natural and logical consequences Pre K Classes Available for Academic & Social Kindergarten Readiness

579-3718

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Cross & Crown Lutheran School 2 - 5 years Preschool Jr. Kindergarten – Kindergarten 1st through 5th Grade

REGISTRATION FOR 2014-15 NOW OPEN 795-7863

www.crossandcrownschoolrp.org Preschool license #490100475

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Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

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Children’s Clothing

Counseling

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Teaching the art of the sword Visit us at our New, Expanded location in Montgomery Village @ 2417 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa

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Supportive Counseling. Helping children and families with anger, stress, depression and healing from physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Counseling for parents. Kathleen Dunham, MFT. 829-7051. Se Habla Espanol.

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Childcare/Preschools

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707-528-0889 The Bridge School. Located in Central Santa Rosa, 1625 Franklin Ave. Year-round full/half–day. Rich nurturing environment.

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M-F. Infants & up. Call Wendy 539-7524. Lic. #04746.

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PRICING & REGISTRAION:

The Y is a non-profit community based organization.

Financial Assistance is available.

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IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! Why not give your child the best possible chance to succeed this year.

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Health News

Beat Breast Cancer

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how your breasts you love them—get a mammogram during October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you have dense breasts, consider asking for a sonogram. It can be difficult for a mammogram to spot cancerous growths in dense tissue. If you need help covering the cost of a mammogram, take advantage of California’s Every Woman Counts (EWC) program, which provides free breast screenings to underserved women. You can search the website of the Department of Health and Human Services to find a provider who works with EWC (dhcs. ca.gov/services/Cancer/ewc/Pages/default. aspx). Those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can receive financial help for care through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (dhcs.ca.gov/services/ medi-cal/Pages/BCCTP.aspx). ¶

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Humor Break

Itsy Bitsy Spooky Spider A Father-Son Arachnid Drama

whisper, fully Blair-Witched, “Dad, I have to pee.”

By Bull Garlington

Now please understand I was exhausted and just not thinking. I opened the mosquito netting, helped him get on his shoes, clicked on the flashlight, slowly opened the tent flaps, handed him the light, and gently pushed him out.

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y son is sasquatchian.

His shoes are individual collections of remarkable biodiversity. Our doorways all have an arch worn into the lintel where his head knocks the wood away. When he was a baby, we called him Bam-Bam for his weird, natural chimp-like strength, which hasn’t waned in the least. He can palm a watermelon. He’s strong. He’s tall.

He’s afraid of spiders.

My son’s fear of spiders comes from his fascination with them. As soon as he could read, he devoured every book about spiders the library had. I expected him to emerge with a healthy respect for and scholarly delight in our arachnidan friends. Instead, he crawled out pale and concerned.

Dad: What’s wrong, kiddo?

Kiddo: Did you know there are more spiders than people?

Dad: Yeah, sure.

Kiddo: That no matter where you are, you’re always within 10 feet of 100 spiders?

Dad: I did not know that.

Kiddo: Neither did I. Until now.

And thus, a completely normal fascination morphed into a neurosis.

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I enrolled him into Boy Scouts to assuage his fear and teach him about The Outdoors. This was a mistake. We arrived at Camp Stranglehold in the middle of summer when the heat and the rain

The bugs crawling on the ground were so thick they looked like migrating wigs. had driven insects into an orgiastic frenzy. On the afternoon of the first day, the boy tried to ask for more pants, when something soft and prehistoric landed in his open mouth. He spit it out, and it flew away like nothing had happened.

And here—friends, cohorts, fellow bad parents—is where you may recognize how my peculiar humor does not serve my progeny well. Instead of handing him my bottle of warm Kool-Aid, instead of patting him on the shoulder while offering a comforting chuckle, I said: “It’s OK, it’s just laying eggs.”

Late that night, after talking him down and carefully wrapping him in a cocoon of mosquito netting, I laid my own head down on my cot and began to drift away. Just as I shifted into REM, I heard him

In the dancing circle of torchlight, the bugs crawling on the ground were so thick they looked like migrating wigs. My son stopped screaming long enough to tell me he was peeing in the tent. I didn’t stop him.

Today he was getting ready for school when I realized he’d been in the shower a long time.

Dad: You OK? Son: [silence] Dad: Son!?

Son: I’m trapped.

Dad: Whaddaya mean?

Son: There’s a spider. I saw it on the windowsill, but now it’s gone.

Dad: Son, come out.

Son: I DON’T KNOW WHERE IT IS! Dad: It’s OK. It’s probably looking for water.

Son: Get away from the door! [crash]. ¶ Bull Garlington is the author of Death

by Children, the ForeWord Review’s Humor 2013 Book of the Year.

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& lTreats Tricks e g a l i V e at th Saturday • October 25th • 11 am to 2 pm Visit with the Pumpkin Fairy Godmother Photos available for a $5 donation to a Local Non-Profit*

Free Fun for the Kids • Join “The Count” and play Halloween Pictionary • Create a Pumpkin Photo Frame

(perfect for framing the photo with the Pumpkin Fairy Godmother!)

• Be an Artist & Paint a Pumpkin (presented by Village Art Supply) • A Creepy Creation Awaits You at the Cold Stone Creamery Booth • Air-Brushed Face Painting • Balloon Artist Making Wearable Art for the Kids • Visit the Treats Booth for a Special Treat (presented by Reverie Baby) • Win a Prize at the Costume Contest • Plus Lots of Other Fun Games & Activities

Admission is Free!

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Winter is Coming EARLY this year!

Drought has increased fire hazards and depleted trees.

Nature stopped watering your lawn, and you had to also. We’ve all had to cut back on drip irrigation.

Extremely dry conditions also mean plants are going dormant earlier than usual. Trees are letting weak branches die; leaves are drooping. Your yard has become a fire hazard! It’s time to take action.

Don’t worry! You don’t have to face your ever-expanding list of yard chores yourself. Call us!

Fine Tree Care can help you get your trees through winter. We’ll help you decide which ones are in trouble and need attention.

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• Cut branches away from the house, including the chimney, roof, and siding.

• Clear drainage ditches for heavy rains.

• Examine trees for dead branches, which can fall in high winds.

• Call Fine Tree Care Let us help you check off items on your to-do list. Not everything has to be done on the same day. When you pre-schedule, you can split up tasks for different time periods. We even offer a rainy-weather discount for people who pre-schedule winter work.

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