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HAPPY FATHERS DAY

11 FUN & FREE DO-IT-YOURSELF IDEAS FOR THE BEST DAD EVER

SCHOOL’S OUT, NOW WHAT?

ENGAGING KIDS’ MINDS WITHOUT LOSING YOURS THIS SUMMER

EIGHT GREAT OUTDOOR PARTY GAMES

ARTFULLY ENTERTAINED

ART-THEMED PARTY FOR YOUR CHILD

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With school out of session, summer time is the perfect time to escape our usual dayMagazine to-day lives and take a trip for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. But, before and after the trip, parents often find themselves wondering what to do with the kids. Should they be allowed to sleep in? Let them be lazy versus productive? Maybe even get a job? This month, Lisa A. Beach tackles these questions and more in her article “Engaging Kids’ Minds Without Losing Yours This Summer”. Magazine I would also like to say “Happy Father’s Day” to all the dads out there. If you need a little help figuring out what to get your dad or husband as a gift, be sure to read this month’s feature article by Meagan Ruffing “11 Fun & Free Do-It-Yourself Ideas for the Best Dad Ever.” And don’t worry if money is an issue when planning your gift, homeMagazine made gifts are always a little extra special. Most parents don’t want to have couch potatoes take over the living room in the summer. Luckily our freelance writer Tiffany Doerr Guerzon has picked “8 Great Outdoor Party Games” which are perfect whether you’re planning an outdoor party or just want to get your kids outside for some exercise. Magazine And, speaking of parties, sometimes your child just can’t choose what theme party to have, should it be Superman? Wonder Woman? Shopkins? Why not just have them express themselves artistically with an art-themed party? In this month’s party section, Heather Lee Leap details some art activities that will have kids engaged creatively from the party’s beginning to its end. Have you every wondered if you are an extrovert, introvert or ambivert? More so, do you know what category each of your kids fits best? Christina Katz explores the definitions of the three categories in her article “The Temperament-savvy Parent.” Christina also has some tips for parents of introverted kids to help them thrive as they grow up. Check out this month’s calendar to get information on the 46th Annual Texas Folklife Festival, Matilda The Musical, McNay’s Family Days and many other great events.

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By Meagan Ruffing

Father’s Day is the perfect time to tell your husband just how much he means to you. It’s the one day out of the year that is just for dad and with the right kind of planning – 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% homegrown and super easy. Here’s to a stress-free, money-free and child-friendly Father’s Day.

1. Breakfast in Bed Raid your fridge and whip up your sweetie something good to eat on his special day. Bonus: have your kids deliver it to him.

2. Handprint Cards Grab the finger paints and watch your kids’ faces light up. Lay out a piece of construction paper and have them go to town on a card for dad. Fold the card in half and write a sweet note on the inside once the paint has dried.

3. Paperweight Have your child collect pebbles the next time you’re out for a walk. Make this simple dough (see sidebar) and position pebbles to spell out ‘Dad Rocks’.

4. Sleep In What’s better than sleeping in? Let your sweetie sleep 6

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in while you take care of things around the house. Take the kids outside to use their imagination while your hubby sleeps in peace and quiet.

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.

6. Things I love About You Make a list or better yet, write a love note to your husband that tells him exactly why you love him. Is it the way he tucks your son in at night? Or is it because he and your daughter look just alike? Sometimes the littlest reminders can mean the most to your partner in crime.

7. Love Notes Grab the post-its and write a bunch of sweet things to stick on surfaces around the house where you know your husband will be. Does he shave every morning? Stick one to the bathroom mirror that says, “You’re the best father ever.” Does he always put the same pair of slippers on? Stick a note inside that says, “I couldn’t imagine my life without you.” Connect With US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

8. Jam Out

Have your kids gather all of their instruments from around the house and work on a little jam session. Once you’ve got a beat down (or something close to it) call dad in the room and tell him you have a special song that you and the kids would like to play for him. This one is sure to get some good laughs!

9. Clean the Car

If dad is on the go as much 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. Let your son vacuum the car mats and let your daughter wipe down the windows. If you have a child that is too young to really ‘help,’ let her sit in the front seat (with the keys out) and let her pretend to ‘drive the wheel.’ Your kids will get a kick out of doing big kid things and your husband will enjoy his clean ride.

10. Poem

What says ‘I love you’ more than a hand written poem? Make it funny or serious…it’s up to you. Whichever the way, your hubby will be sure to take it all in.

11. Scavenger Hunt

Kids LOVE to do scavenger hunts. Write out little notes about where to find this or that and have your kids help you hide them. Finding them with dad will be almost as much

fun as seeing his face when he finds a surprise at the last clue; a coupon for his favorite homemade dinner. Don’t forget to enjoy the most important part of Father’s Day; dad! Sometimes, the simplest gestures and most thoughtful gifts are actually the ones that cost nothing at all. Keep this list for this Father’s Day and the ones to come. Tailor it to your life and add ideas throughout the year. Meagan Ruffing is a parenting journalist, author and speaker. She loves finding new and creative ways to make each Father’s Day better than the last. Visit her at www.meaganruffing.com and sign up for her free monthly newsletter. Like her on Facebook at writermeaganruffing.

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¼ cup salt ½ cup flour ¼ cup water Bowl Cookie sheet Tiny rocks or pebbles Mix first three ingredients together in bowl. Roll into a ball and then flatten out about ½ inch thick. Place pebbles in dough to spell out ‘Dad Rocks’ pressing firmly but not too hard. Bake at 250 degrees for 2-2 ½ hours. Let cool on cookie sheet.

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Engaging Kids’ Minds Without Losing Yours This Summer With the academic clock winding down for the school year, you’re now faced with several months of potentially lazy summer days stretching before your tweens, teens and home-for-the-summer college kids. This poses several sticky situations for parents: Should you let your kids sleep in or wake them up? Should you make them “be productive” or let them just chill out? Should you have the same expectations for tweens, teens and home-for-the-summer college kids?

Let’s Start with Sleep

According to the National Sleep Foundation, school-age kids (6-13) need 9-11 hours of sleep each night and teens need 8-10 hours of sleep. Ideally, you want your kids to get into a consistent sleep routine, going to bed and waking up about the same time every day. But, since they’re probably staying up later on summer nights, their normal routines are off-kilter. Even though it might rattle parents to watch summer mornings slip away while teens snooze until noon (or later), should parents let them sleep in a bit? “It’s best for teens to have a consistent sleep schedule during the summer,” according to Lisa J. Meltzer, Ph.D., CBSM, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at National Jewish Health and a National Sleep Foundation Education Scholar. “For many teens, that will mean staying up late and sleeping in late. However, some teens have a summer job or summer school that may prevent them from sleeping in too late.” So what’s a sleepy teen to do? Meltzer advises keeping to a consistent sleep schedule as much as possible. For example, if teens need to wake by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, then on the other days they should sleep no later than 9:00 a.m. 8 Our Kids Magazine | June 2017

Strike a Balance

Once you and your kids agree to a reasonable wake time in the summer, then what? Before your kids start bingewatching movies on Netflix, set up some ground rules on the expectations you’ve got for their free time. Whether you put a limit on screen time or adopt a “work-first, play-later” mentality (to ensure they take care of their responsibilities), make sure everyone’s on the same page about how summer will play out. Once everyone agrees on the need to strike a balance between chilling out and staying engaged this summer, what can you do to help your kids find this balance---and keep yourself sane in the process?

Middle School Kids

As parents, you can help bridge the gap between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next without imposing a “summer school” mentality. For starters, look into your local YMCA and public library to see what summer programs and enrichment opportunities that kids can explore, advises Rob Lundien, a spokesperson for the American School Counselor Association. For example, teens can be a lifeguard by taking training through the Y early in the spring and then working as lifeguards throughout the summer. Need a few more ideas to keep your middle schoolers engaged this summer? Start here: Work on life skills. In just a few more years, your kids will be heading off to college. Will they know how to cook a meal, wash their clothes, clean the toilet, vacuum, Connect With US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

and budget their money? These all take lots of practice, so why not let your kids bone up on life skills this summer? Teach them what they don’t know how to do (like a load of laundry), then ask them to practice this skill regularly (like changing and washing their bed sheets every weekend). Age-appropriate skills they can tackle now include babysitting, menu planning, cooking, minor household repairs, doing the laundry, gardening, and saving money toward a short-term goal (like purchasing a new app for their phone). Read. Take a trip to your local library and give your kids free reign to pick out a few good books that pique their interest. Then ask them to read a set amount each day, such as one chapter, 10 pages or 15 minutes. If they’re reluctant, you could make reading a prerequisite for earning screen time. But the key is to let them pick books they want to read. “Our society is so fast paced anymore that a lot of people forget just taking the time to relax and enjoy a good book,” says Lundien. “I had one student who spent the whole summer just reading. He never really had time during the school year to read for enjoyment because he was busy doing homework, working on projects, and keeping up with all the other academic requirements. But he felt more prepared for the next school year because he had that daily reading practice all summer long.” Foster a hobby. Do you have a budding photographer, inventor, computer programmer, interior designer, chef, musician or woodworker? Get the resources your kids need to pursue their passions. Borrow books from the library, invest in some basic equipment, sign them up for a specialty summer camp or watch YouTube tutorials together. Summer offers a perfect time to explore hobbies and pursue passions. Tackle a fun project. Maybe your kids have been begging to update the look of their bedrooms now that they’re almost teenagers. Let them say good-bye to their “Hello, Kitty”-themed room and plan a fresh update. They can pick out new paint colors, help refurbish a piece of furniture, learn how to recover a throw pillow or play around with digital photo-editing tools to create a poster-sized collage they can print and hang. Besides getting a bedroommakeover, kids get hands-on opportunities to learn how to paint a room, sew a fabric pillow cover, sand down furniture or use digital photo-editing software. Get a jump on summer assignments. Lots of schools assign summer projects, so don’t let this fall off your kids’ radar until the week before school starts. It might be as simple as reading a book and being prepared to discuss it the first week of school. Or, it might involve writing a book report, keeping a learning log or writing an essay on a summer travel experience. Doing just a little bit of work on Our Kids App Available on Itunes & Google Play

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these projects every week will ease the back-to-school stress of trying to get it done at the last minute.

High School Teens

High school kids have four summers to prepare themselves for life after graduation. While they might look at summers like their “last hurrah” before adulthood, they shouldn’t spend their days parked in front of their video game console or hanging out with friends all the time. How can high schoolers make the most of their summers? “Families might want to connect first with their students’ school counselors in the spring to see what summer opportunities and resources have crossed their desks,” Lundien points out. For example, he receives information on programs such as job fairs, summer internships, and SAT-prep courses. In addition to programs offered by local schools and communities, high schoolers can try some of these ideas: Get a job. Working, even on a part-time basis, racks up the skills your teens will need in their future careers. Besides putting extra cash in your teens’ pockets, part-time jobs can teach them responsibility, accountability to someone besides mom and dad, a good work ethic, time management, teamwork, assertiveness, interpersonal communication, and a host of other life skills. Plus, when it comes time to ask someone to write a letter of recommendation for a college application or scholarship, they’ve already got a built-in reference.

Volunteer. “Doing good” not only feels good, but it helps teens get outside of themselves. At a time when they’re often wrapped up in their own teen angst, looking at their community from the perspective of “How can I help?” shifts teens’ mindset and helps them see the bigger picture. Volunteering also offers a great way to start networking, which could open the door for career exploration, job shadowing, and part-time jobs. Many colleges and scholarship committees look for well-rounded teens who serve their community, so volunteering will help them stand out when they’re ready to apply. “Giving back to the community is great experience for teens,” explains Lundien. “I’ve had many students tell me that they volunteered with a dentist or a veterinarian. It may not be a ton of hours, but any hours they can get working with another professional or seeing what they do on a day-to-day basis is a great learning experience.” In fact, sometimes it’s a quick way to gauge whether or not they want to continue down a certain career path. “I’ve had students who have volunteered in a local hospital and realized very quickly after seeing some of the things that go on that it wasn’t for them,” cites Lundien. “And it was good that they found it out now before they went off to college.” Prepare for college. Although the last thing teens might want to think about during the summer is preparing for high-stakes testing or writing a college scholarship essay, summer might actually be thebest time to tackle these

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time-consuming tasks. During the school year, students manage quite a heavy schedule between classes, homework, club meetings, sports practice, volunteering, part-time jobs, and other after-school activities. By taking a summer prep course for the SAT or working on scholarship applications in July or August, students can lighten the workload they face during the pressure-filled school year. Visit colleges. With time for extended trips, summer offers up a great opportunity to visit college campuses as a family. Let your middle schoolers tag along as their older siblings check out a potential college. “In the summer, college admissions offices are open and they schedule campus tours,” Lundien point out. “Any of the ‘homework’ that families can do early on will take off a lot of that pressure down the road when the student is a senior.”

Family Time

Regardless of your kids’ ages, what can you do to forge those family connections, make memories, and enjoy the slower pace of summer together? Get outside. Summer ushers in the perfect opportunity to build more outdoor activity into your lives. During the week, create a new tradition of after-dinner family walks, bike rides or late-night swims. On the weekend, head to the ocean, lake or river for the day to swim, canoe, fish or go boating or jet-skiing.

Take on a fitness challenge together. Go for a family hike in a state park. Sign up for a local charity walk. Join a cycling club in your community. Train for your first 5K race together. Find ways to get fit in a fun way as a family, keeping in mind various ages and fitness levels. Vacation together. Trying to get everyone’s schedule to mesh is often a challenge, but if you can, go on an adventure together, whether it’s a day trip, a long weekend road trip or a week-long vacation. Travelling exposes kids to different cultures and lifestyles and provides an incredibly rich learning opportunity in a fun way. Plus, experiencing it together creates those wonderful family memories that will connect your family for years to come. To up the learning factor, Lundien suggest putting your teen in charge of researching your vacation destination to find local places to visit and discover some of the area’s history. “It makes vacations more educational and gives students a task to do, making it more interactive,” says Lundien. “Plus, it gives them some ownership into the planning.” Keep in mind that many of these suggestions overlap for different age groups, especially the high school and college-age kids. But implementing even a few of these ideas will keep your kids engaged this summer, giving them the balance they need and the peace of mind you need. Lisa Beach is a freelance journalist, content marketing specialist, and copywriter for hire. Check out her writer’s website at www.LisaBeachWrites.com

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8 Great Outdoor Party Games By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

These party games are not only tons of fun, but they’ll get your guests outside and active. After they burn off all those calories playing games, you won’t have to feel guilty about feeding them cake and ice cream!

Sack Race

This game used to be done with large, burlap potato sacks. Those aren’t as easily obtainable anymore, but you can purchase good quality burlap bags from coffee roasting companies or buy themed potato sacks from orientaltrading. com ($4.50 each or $14 per dozen). To play, have each child step into his or her bag, pulling the top edges up around the waist. They must race to the finish line by holding the sack up and jumping inside of the bag. Fun Fact: First Lady Michelle Obama beat late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon in a sack race inside the White House on Feb. 8, 2012. She was promoting her “Let’s Move” program for children.

Three-Legged Race

This race is more about cooperation than speed. Divide party guests into pairs and have them stand side by side. Then tie their inside legs together with a bandana and have them race on three legs. Have two adults stretch a length of crepe paper across the finish line, and let the winning team break through the paper. Fun Fact: The fastest three-legged half-marathon was run 12

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by Alistair and Nick Benbow of the U.K. The team finished in 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 53 seconds.

Limbo

This game requires flexibility! Line the kids up in single file. Two adults stand on either side of the limbo pole or stick and hold it up horizontally in front of the line. If you don’t have a pole, use a pool noodle or broom. Start the music—any music with a strong beat will do. The object of the game is to pass under the stick by bending backwards, without touching the stick or falling. Two adults start with the stick held high enough for the kids to walk underneath, and then lower the stick a bit each time the first person in line comes around again. Keep going until the stick is too low for anyone to pass underneath without touching it. “Limbo Rock” is a great song for this game, from the album Party Songs for Kids ($7.99; amazon.com). Fun Fact: The Limbo originated in Trinidad as a ritual performed at wakes in the 1800s. It became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s.

Catch the Tail on the Dragon

Arrange kids in a single file line, and have each hold onto the waist of the person in front of him. Tuck a bandanna into the pocket of the last child in the line. The “head of the dragon” (head of the line) leads the line in chasing the “tail” (the last in line) as they try to grab the bandanna without anyone letting go of the person in front of them. The middle Connect With US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

PARTY DIRECTORY of the line tries to keep the head from catching the tail. Once the bandana is captured from the tail, the tail becomes the head and they play again. Fun Fact: This fun game originated in China and is often played during Chinese New Year celebrations.

Balloon Stomp

Use string to tie a balloon to one ankle of each child. Then tell the kids to run around trying to “stomp” or break everyone else’s balloon while keeping their own from getting popped. The last guest with a full balloon wins! Fun Fact: In ancient times, balloons were made from animal bladders.

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Artfully Entertained: An Art-Themed Party for Your Child

By Heather Lee Leap

An art-themed party at home requires creativity and flexChildren can sit around the perimeter with materials in the ibility, but no significant artistic ability. Best of all it will keep center to minimize damage from spills. Avoid directing how guests and the birthday child creatively engaged. Ideal for children use the materials. Each child’s scribble art creation children ages four to nine, limit the guest list to six or fewer will be unique. Do not expect young children to make precise children. Recruit a few parents to stay or hire a neighborhood letters or shapes. Adults can write children’s names and ages teen to offer support and encouragement for these openon the bags for them with the fabric markers or paint. ended party activities. Keep a bucket of warm soapy water and a washcloth Art Party Table. Jump right in to your art theme by inviting beside the work station to quickly clean up spills and paintguests to decorate the table as they arrive. Spread your table covered hands. Small children may need a reminder not with a white paper cloth and supply guests with crayons. If to turn their bags over while they are wet. Instruct them to you expect a tame group, leave crayons loose for kids to roll decorate only one side. When finished, put the bags in a safe them to one another. For a more rambunctious crowd, sort place to dry. Leaving the cardboard inside allows the bags crayons into baskets or cups so that each child has a wide to stay flat for transport if they are still wet at the end of the range of colors to choose from without haggling for the party. Pick up craft supplies and fold up the tarp to free up cerulean blue or resorting to tossing them to one another. space for the kids to play. Art Party Activity. Say no more to the party craft that gets Art Party Cake. A half-sheet sized cake will leave you thrown in the trash as soon as the guests leave. Instead, have an excess of leftovers, but offers a large enough canvas each child decorate a tote bag that they can use over and over for a small group of eager decorators. Ice the cake simply again. At your local craft supply store, purchase one canvas with white frosting and forgo the usual “happy birthday” tote bag for the birthday child and each guest. While you’re message. Placing the cake on a coffee table or piano bench there, buy fabric markers and squeeze bottles of fabric paint in allows everyone to participate at once. Have kids wash hands a variety of colors. Save thin cardboard, such as cereal boxes, thoroughly, then they can stand or kneel at the bench to work. in the weeks leading up to the party. Offer a limited color selection of squeezable frosting and sprinkles. This cuts down on squabbles over colors and results Before guests arrive, cut cardboard to an appropriate size in a less chaotic looking cake. and insert one piece into each bag to prevent bleed-through of paint. Spread a drop-cloth or tarp on the floor to use as a work Art Party Goodie-Bags. A keepsake tote bag may be surface. Place the markers, paints and tote bags on the tarp. enough swag, but in some circles an elaborate goodie bag has 14 Our Kids Magazine | June 2017 Connect With US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

PARTY DIRECTORY become the norm. Prior to the party, stock up on consumable art supplies that can be repackaged for each child. Glitter glue, glue sticks, colored pencils and fun erasers often come in packages of five or eight. Repackage these into your goodie bags, with just one or two of each item for each child rather than a whole pack of each. Surplus supplies can be added to your own stock of craft supplies for future use. Party guests and your child will end the day with a unique tote bag, a memorable cake-decorating experience and a few art supplies of their own. An extra bonus for the birthday child is an opportunity to decorate the other side of the bag at a later date. You will have an activity for the next rainy day, a reminder to use up the last of your markers and paints and the satisfaction of knowing you pulled off a creative and engaging party. Heather Lee Leap is a writer, yoga teacher and mom who held an art party for each of her daughters when they turned four. Cake decorating has become a party tradition in her home. Find Heather at www.wellnessandwords.com

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Special Needs

The Temperamentsavvy Parent: Helping Introverted & Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive By Christina Katz

These days my teenage daughter cheerfully refers to herself as an ambivert, meaning a person who possesses both introvert and extrovert qualities. But this was not always the case. When she was an infant and a toddler, my daughter was highly sensitive and shied away from strangers, did not embrace new situations, and had trouble making transitions. She showed all of the signs of not only being introverted, but also of being a highly sensitive person. She was picky about what she ate, showed an automatic resistance to new foods, and only adapted to anything new, whether food, people or situations, at her own pace. Do you know where you and your children fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum? Keep in mind that that while temperament is typically consistent for a lifetime, it is not a life sentence. Parents can and do make a difference in helping introverted and sensitive children acclimate themselves to the ways of the world. Don’t avoid learning about temperament because you fear what you will discover about your child. No one tendency is better than any other, even if it is more common. Knowledge is always power, especially when it comes to our family dynamics and our children’s development. Temperament Definitions Let’s take a look at some commonly accepted definitions of important words when it comes to identifying temperaments of you and your children. 18

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The estimated percentage ranges come from recent expert opinions. Extrovert: An extrovert is typically considered an outgoing, gregarious person. Extroversion means the act of directing one›s attention outward or to things outside the self. Extroverts typically prefer the external environment over exploring their own thoughts and feelings. Estimated percent of population: 50-74% Introvert: Historically considered a shy person, but this is not always true. An introvert prefers his own thoughts and feelings over attention to the external environment. Preferring his own company or favoring the company of one or a few people rather than exposure to many or a crowd of people. Estimated percent of population: 33-50% Ambivert: A person possessing the qualities of both an extrovert and an introvert. Estimated percent of population: 38-66% Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): According to Susan Cain, author of the book Quiet, The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can’t Stop Talking, an HSP processes information about the emotional and physical environment deeply. Tends towards philosophical and spiritual thinking rather than materialistic and hedonistic thinking. Observes Connect With US @ facebook.com/OurKidsMagazineSA

carefully before taking risks. Describes self as creative or intuitive. Loves music, nature, art, and physical beauty and is highly empathic. Estimated percent of population: 15-20%

An Extroverted World

According to introversion expert Susan Cain, we live in an extroverted world, where these qualities tend to be embraced and praised more than introvert qualities. Since introversion is not typically celebrated in children, you can imagine that a child who is introverted and highly sensitive might have an even more difficult time fitting in and finding a comfortable tribe. Some parents unwittingly pressure children to be more social than they wish to be out of a fear of children being left out or falling behind socially. An extrovert parent may not fully understand the temperament of an introvert child and may pressure a child to change behavior without considering the child’s point of view. Naturally, overly fearful concern can be detrimental to a child’s development. The first thing parents need to do when it comes to identifying their own and their children’s temperaments is relax. Temperament is not something that typically changes throughout a person’s life, so it is important to detach from judging your own temperament as well as the temperament of your spouse and children. Remember that knowledge is power. Therefore, identifying the temperament of each person in your family can help you gain increase family harmony and better support each child in interacting with the world. Sure, you may need to invest some time and research into familiarizing yourself with points of view that are different from your own, especially within your own family. But as a payoff you will be able to help your introverted and highly sensitive children better navigate the world. Temperament is about how each person feels naturally, not merely about how they behave. Practice accepting each person for who they feel they are. Try to better understand the point of view of each family member by listening to what they want you to understand without trying to change anyone. More than any other desire, people usually wish to seen, understood and accepted for who they truly are. There is no rhyme or reason how many of any temperament you will have in your family. Let’s say you have a family of four, and one parent and one child are introverted while the other parent and the other child are more extroverted. Perhaps one of the children is also highly sensitive, likely the introvert. Each person is unique in his or her own ways. Try to stay open to the possibilities until everyone in the family feels like their described temperament fits them accurately. And of course, be open to the possibility of introverts and

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extroverts becoming more ambiverted as they grow up and develop socially. An extroverted parent may have a tendency to dismiss the needs of an introvert child in favor of imposing extrovert standards. For example, “It’s a beautiful day outside, so what do you mean you want to stay inside and read instead of going outside and finding some friends and playing until the sun goes down? That’s what I did all summer when I was a kid.” Constantly comparing your child’s choices to choices you made as a child is a subtle way of shaming them, complaining about ‘kids these days,’ and encouraging children to make choices based on external pressure rather than internal instincts.

Helping Children Thrive As They Grow

Let’s talk about ways parents can help an introverted child and highly sensitive child cope with living in an extroverted world as they grow up. Here are some tips for helping any child adapt to an extroverted world as he or she grows: Babies need what they need. No mother is going to be praised for having a fussy, sensitive baby. But your baby is who she is and the first thing you can do to better bond with your baby is identify and accept what temperament baby you have. So if you have a fussy, sensitive baby, try to give her what she needs without expecting her to

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be a babbling, jovial baby. Pay close attention to your baby’s signals and learn how to respond by trusting your own instincts and applying reasonable trial and error. And don’t be surprised when your baby becomes more bouncy and bubbly once you start paying closer attention to what she needs rather than paying so much attention to what others project. Toddlers are born to stretch and explore. Your introverted and highly sensitive toddler may not be as adventurous as others, but don’t let this disappoint you. Be loving and encouraging and celebrate even the smallest of milestones with glee. Sensitives often reserve their hesitation for the company of strangers and may act like any other toddler while surrounded by loved-ones. However, be careful not to confuse unmet milestones with introversion or sensitivity. If you have a milestone concern, be sure to discuss it with your physician. Pre-schoolers participate in structured activities. If getting your introverted and sensitive child through the door of the school is a challenge in and of itself, try scaffolding the transition. In her podcast for parents and educators, Cain suggests taking baby steps. First walk your child all the way into the classroom. The next day, stop at the door. The next day, stop down the hall a bit. You get the picture. If this strategy isn’t working, enlist the help of a welcoming, familiar presence to ease the way. I know my daughter always managed transitions best

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with a quick forecast of what was about to happen, rather than just trying to wing it. Elementary-schoolers are finding friends and co-creating together. Recess might be torture for your little introvert or HSP, unless he can connect with some children in his class who share his temperament. Consult with the teacher or playground monitor to enlist assistance and brainstorm ideas. Many children at this age play group imagination games during recess rather than sports and other more physical games. Some kids may switch back and forth between groups depending on how they feel. Encourage your child to find the friends who are doing activities he enjoys most each day. Middle-schoolers are becoming aware of who they are in the social hierarchy. Bully-proofing your introverted and highly sensitive child is important, so don’t hesitate to discuss and even role-play how to handle socially aggressive situations. Bullying happens, and though it’s unclear whether introverts and highly sensitive children are bullied more, they certainly may take negative treatment more to heart. Above all, encourage your child to progress socially at her own pace, regardless of how other children are behaving. High-schoolers need to use their aptitudes and skills. By the time your introvert or HSP gets to high school, she will definitely want to find her tribes. Luckily many introverted options are usually available

at the high-school level. Consider activities like fine arts, creative writing, martial arts, and robotics. Some introverts may even enjoy choir, band, and theater. As for sports, your sensitive child may prefer sports with less physical contact like swimming, softball, baseball, track, tennis or dance. Don’t be concerned if your child does not immediately find peer groups in high school. A little bit of shuffling of friend and activity choices is common when kids are learning to be clear about what they like and want. College-aged kids are practicing becoming adults. Your college-aged sensitive needs balance. He may embrace the usual college social situations like class rites of passage, fraternity rush, and themed dances, but find he needs more down time between social events than his peers. Try to choose a college that honors the needs of more introverted students. Your student would likely prefer one roommate to three, a large library with designated quiet rooms and lots of nooks and crannies for hiding away, and scholarly programs that honor the way he learns best. So when it comes to selecting a suitable school, don’t settle for anything less than what your student craves.

Christina Katz is an introvert who was often confused as an extrovert when she was growing because of her strong verbal skills. She hopes to help parents understand that not all introverts are shy, and not all extroverts are highly verbal, but all people crave acceptance and appreciation just the way they are.

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Public Pools Set to Open June 10 San Antonio’s outdoor public pools will open June 11 for the summer swim season. You and your family are invited to stay cool and fit this summer by visiting the department’s many outdoor pools. Admission is free. Hours at most pools are 1 to 7 p.m. with the exception of five pools that are open from 2 to 8 p.m. The pools will remain open through August 13. For more information, call 210-207-3299 or got to http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/ Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Pools

June 9-11/46th Texas Folklife Festival

The Institute of Texan Cultures’ annual Texas Folklife Festival is a three-day event featuring some 250 cultural organizations, 60 expert artisans, six stages of music and entertainment, and a menu of more than 100 authentic cultural foods. More than 40 different ethnic and cultural food booths will be available on the festival grounds. Along with food, the Festival presents a wide variety of craft demonstrations, educational activities, and fun for the whole family. The annual showcase of Texan cultures has continued for the past 45 summers with the help of dedicated organizations and communities such as the Belgians, Greeks, Lebanese, Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors, chuck wagon cooks, bagpipers, whittlers, bread bakers, hula dancers, pho cooks and dozens of others. Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m./ Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Admission for kids aged 6 to 12 is $5. Children under 5 are allowed in free. Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300. http://www.texasfolklifefestival.org/

Free Group Swimming Lessons at SA Pools Being able to swim is an important skill for every child to have. Swimming is great exercise, it’s an important safety skill, and it’s a fun activity that can occupy children all summer long. The Parks and Recreation Department is able to offer free group lessons during the 2017 regular outdoor pool season thanks to the San Antonio Parks Foundation and presented by University Health Systems with Security Service Federal Credit Union as an additional partner. More than 2,300 free lessons will be offered. Group swimming lessons are offered for youth ages 4 and up as well as adults. Lessons are designed for beginning and intermediate skill levels. Group swimming lessons include six 45-minute lessons offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday over a two-week period. Times vary depending on the pool site with morning and evening sessions available. Session I: June 20 - June 29; Session II: July 11 - July 20; Session III: July 25 – August 3. For more information, go to http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/ Programs-Classes-Fun/Programs-Classes/In-the-Pool

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Summer Youth Program 2017 Start June 12 The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department offers a Summer Youth Program beginning June 12 and ending August 4. This program will be held at participating community centers and school sites from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Program runs Monday through Friday with lunch and a snack provided. Games, Sports & Fitness Activities, Reading, Math & Science Activities, Arts & Crafts are included and the program is open to kids ages 6-14. For participating centers/ school sites and fee information, call 210-207-3047 or go to http://www.sanantonio.gov/ ParksAndRec/

City Offers Competitive Swim Teams at Public Pools A competitive youth swim program is offered at all 23 outdoor pool locations during the outdoor pool season. There is a one-time registration fee of $10 per child, which includes a t-shirt. Participants practice Tuesday - Friday in order to compete against other pools in three weekend meets. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is a member of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) which is a non-profit organization established in 1925 to promote and organize amateur athletics in the state of Texas. Winners from the regional swim meet will qualify to go to the state level TAAF swim meet. Registration for swim teams will be held at individual pool sites starting Saturday, June 11. For more information, go to http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/ Programs-Classes-Fun/Programs-Classes/In-the-Pool To Advertise Call 305-4181

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Performance - From Those Who Follow The Echoes: A community-centered choir, From Those Who Follow The Echoes (FTWFTE) offers contemporary choral music set within the newly renovated exhibition galleries. Music director and self-trained composer, Nathan Felix, started the choir in 2016, and they have become known for their pop-up performances in retirement homes, hotels, under bridges, and in cemeteries, and for spreading a message of hope and unity through community collaboration. Free. 6:30 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https://www. mcnayart.org/events/event/performancefrom-those-who-follow-the-echoes/

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Fiesta Noche del Rio: A summer outdoor performance on the River Walk featuring the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas. Since 1957, the show has been seen by more than one million visitors from around the world and raised more than $2.75 million for local children’s charities. Tickets are $20 for adults/$15 for seniors/$8 for children ages 6-14. 8:30 p.m. Arneson River Theatre at La Villita. 210- 2264651. http://fiestanochesa.com/ Art Strolls – Squares/Circles: Take your infant or toddler out for the morning to

enjoy a themed tour of the museum collection and a related sensory playtime for little ones 18 months and younger. Diapers, blankies and yoga pants are welcome. Free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Children under 12 months should arrive at 10 a.m. to tour and play from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children 12 months to 2 years should arrive at 11 a.m. to tour and play from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Register online or call 210805-1768. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https://www. mcnayart.org/learn/family-programs Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: Miss Anastasia combines story time and a delightful craft each Friday. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Twig Book Shop in the Can Plant Building, 306 Pearl Parkway Ste. 106. 210-826-6411. http://www.thetwig.com/ miss-anastasia

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Pooch Parade: Join the annual parade of dogs wearing their favorite costumes and walking with their favorite humans. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Nature Walk with Dogs begins at 9:20 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Prizes awarded to the winners of the Most Unique, Cutest, and Best Costumes. Exhibitors will be hand throughout to share information. Free, donations accepted. 9 to 11 a.m. All activities will take place in the open field behind the

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playground. Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (West Side). 210-4927472. https://www.philhardbergerpark. org/special-events/1803-pooch-parade-2 The Art of Origami and Zen Doodling: Join Carol Johnson, origami instructor for the Southwest School of Art summer program and Art San Antonio, for this fun family class to create a paper flower, butterfly and critter origami. Learn some “zen doodling” techniques by decorating the origami with easy fun designs. Age minimum: 8 years. $30 per family unit (one adult and up to three children). Includes $5 per person materials fee. $10 per additional person. 1 to 2:30 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-536-1400. http://www.sabot.org/ education/family-programs/ Summer Family Fun Festival: Come out to CNC to celebrate the arrival of summer and have some good clean fun. Kiddos can take pleasure in winning medals and trophies for competing in traditional field day events including relay races, balloon tosses, and watermelon eating contests. Families can also enjoy making and flying kites. $10 per family or $5 per person. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd., Boerne. 830-249-4616. https:// ciboloorg.presencehost.net/experience/ events/calendar.html/event/2017/06/03/ farm-summer-family-fun-festival/153329 Child/Adult Team Fishing Tournament: No fishing license is required for this special tournament. Each team must have a child and an adult to qualify and 150 teams will be accepted on a first to register basis. Pre-register your team online for free to secure a spot. See website for details. Check in starts at 7:30 a.m. at the boat ramp. Tournament runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Boerne City Lake Park, 1 City Lake Rd. 830-2499511. http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/629/ ChildAdult-Team-Fishing-Tournament Movie in Pickrell Park: Dress up like a pirate and bring your blankets, chairs and picnics out to the park for this free screening of “The Pirates! Band of Misfits.” Arrive early for a free swim in the city pool. Free. 6 to 10 p.m. (Movie begins at 8:30 p.m.) Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., Schertz. http://schertz.com/ CNC Family Hiking: Description: Explore the trails of the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm with a guided walk through one of our four ecosystems (Marsh, Prairie, Creek, & Woodlands). The walks are suitable for all ages and will include stops to explore and learn about the plants and animals that live here. $5 per family. No registration necessary. 2

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Cibolo Nature Center hosts their annual Summer Family Fun Festival on Saturday, June 3. to 3 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center, Visitor Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-249-7230. https://ciboloorg.presencehost.net/experience/events/calendar. html/event/2017/06/03/1496520000/ cnc-family-hiking/160125 Family Drop-In Program: The Garden offers many opportunities to enjoy plants, nature and gardening together as a family. Stop in for the Saturday Family Drop-in programs to connect with the plant world and promote understanding the importance of plants in our lives. These programs include fun, handson activities. No registration is needed – just ‘Drop-in’. Participants create crafts, play games and take part in a garden exploration activity. Free with admission. 10 a.m. to noon. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-5361400. http://www.sabot.org/education/ family-programs/ First Saturday at the Alamo: Enjoy First Saturday, an interactive living history event, designed to give visitors a glimpse of life in early Texas. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alamo. 210-225-1391 ext. 143. http://www. thealamo.org/ “Kids Fun Day” with Trains: The New Braunfels Train Museum is a place for fun for kids of all ages. “Kids Fun Day” is the first and third Saturday of every month. Kids of all ages “run the train” and become a “junior engineer.” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. New Braunfels Railroad Museum. 830-627-2447. http://

newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/ public_html/ SAMA Tours for the Visually Impaired: Docent-led tours for the blind and visually impaired include descriptive language, touch, sound and smell to enhance the visitor’s experience with art. Guide dogs, sighted companions and others are welcome on the tours, as are wheelchairs and other walking aids. Free. 10 to 11 a.m. Call for reservations. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210978-8183. https://www.samuseum.org/ MarketPlace at Old Town Helotes: Music, food and a good time for all as local craftsmen offer treasures from across South Texas. Jewelry, arts and crafts, fresh produce and one-of-a-kind pieces are on display. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14391 Riggs Rd., Helotes. 210-6955964. http://www.helotesmarketplace. com/ Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2

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4th Annual Friends of 9-1-1 Charity 5k Walk/Run: National Emergency Number Association hosts their annual fundraising walk/run starting at the Historic Sunset Station. This event is a great way for the community to show its support for the unsung heroes of public safety, our 9-1-1 operators and professionals. The funds raised at the event will provide scholarships, continuing education opportunities, and wellness programs for 9-1-1 professionals in San Antonio To Advertise Call 305-4181

and across the United States. Every participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal for completion with Grand Prizes for top 3 finishers, male & female. Entry Fees: $35 / Individual; $100 / Group (5 person team); or $40 / Virtual Runner. Starting time (official timed event) is 7 a.m. and the run/walk is open to the public. Historic Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St. http://www. runfor911.org/ First Sundays for Families Sense-A-Tional Multisensory Day: Let your five senses guide your artistic journey at this intriguing, inclusive family day. Participate in multisensory tours and art activities, including hummingbird puppets and Gyotaku fish prints. Experience the museum and the creative process from a new point of view. Free with museum admission/Children 12 & under free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. https://www. samuseum.org/calendar/ event-detail?eid=7762

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Movies by Moonlight: Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an outdoor screening of “Moana”. Free plus free parking after 5 p.m. at city-operated parking garages, lots & meters. Pre-entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Travis Park, 301 E. Travis. http://slabcinema. com/free-outdoor-films/travis-park/31-06-06-2017-movies-by-moonight-travis-park

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SAMA Playdates: Toddlers can enjoy stories, gallery activities, hands-on art, movement and music during this event designed to cultivate, nurture and inspire creativity while developing an appreciation of art and world cultures. Participants should meet at the front desk. 10 to 11 a.m. Free with museum admission.

San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-9788183. https://www.samuseum.org/calendar/event Astronomy in the Park: Join astronomers and other stargazers to observe the sky through large telescopes in an informational program with the San Antonio Astronomical Association. 7 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday, weather permitting. Free. Raymond Rimkus (Park Parking Lot), 6440 Evers Rd., Leon Valley. 210710-4786. http://sanantonioastronomy.org/calendar/?yr =2016&month=9&dy=&cid= mc-044b5fab657239119577cc1f29e8652f Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: Hardberger Park’s diversity of flora and fauna is being threatened by exotic invasive weeds and volunteers are needed to combat these weeds each Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. E-mail wendy.leonard@sanantonio. gov or call 210-207-3292 for directions to week’s location. Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Road (East Side). 210-207-3106. http://www. philhardbergerpark.org/

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Performance - Real Space/ Danced Explorations: San Antonio-area choreographers transform the McNay’s galleries with site-based performances. Inspired by architectural details, current exhibitions, and objects from the Museum’s collection, each dance enlivens the visitor’s experience and invites

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The award-winning production “Matilda The Musical” runs June 6 through 11 at the Majestic Theatre. The Emperor’s New Threads: A Groovy 60s Version of the Classic Hans Christian Anderson Tale. The Emperor is beloved as a chic trendsetter, but his ridiculous fashion tax is bankrupting the country. One heroic kid decides to teach the image-conscious ruler a lesson about what really matters – but they unexpectedly become friends. She is soon faced with a decision: should she tell the truth and risk his disapproval, or pretend like everyone else? This silly send-up has an antimaterialism message, and encourages all of us be truthful about who we really are. The production is recommended for ages five and up and runs approximately one hour with no intermission. Sensory-Friendly Performance is May 20 at 2 p.m. Military Night is May 20 at 7 p.m. Runs through June 3. Show times vary by date. $15 adult and $12 child admission. Magik Theatre, 420 South Alamo. 210-227-2751. http://www. magiktheatre.org/ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert: The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. This concert will feature the San Antonio Symphony performing every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. Audiences can relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ score. June 2 & 4. Show times vary by date. $26.75 - $66.75. Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston. 210-226-5700. http://www.majesticempire.com/ shows/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-in-concert Matilda The Musical: Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway, in London’s West End, and in Sydney, Australia. Runs June 6 through June 11. Show times vary by date. Ticket prices vary. Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston. 210-226-5700. http://www.majesticempire.com/shows/matildathemusical The Magik’s Junie B. Jones, The Musical at The Empire: It’s time for first grade, and Junie B. can’t wait to see all her friends! But over the summer old friends have drifted away,

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and new ones have moved in. Junie B. soon learns that things don’t always stay the same, and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Presented by Magik Theatre. Runs June 16 through June 25. Show times vary by date. $20 - $30. Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-226-5700. http://www.majesticempire.com/shows/juniebjones Junie B. Jones, the Musical at the Magik Theatre: After premiering Junie B. Jones, The Musical at The Empire Theatre, the Magik Theatre will be bringing it back to home for the remainder of the summer. Junie B. Jones will run at the Empire from June 16 to June 25, then at Magik from June 28 through August 13. A sensory friendly showing is set for July 1. Show times vary by date. $12 - $15. The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo. 210-227-2751. http://magiktheatre. org/buy-tickets-2016/2016-2017-season Shrek, The Musical: “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Runs June 30 through July 30. Show times vary by date. $15 - $29. Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Rd. 210-267-8388. http://www. woodlawntheatre.org Bugsy Malone JR.: Based on the hit 1976 film, starring preteen Scott Baio and Jodi Foster, and featuring a catchy score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone JR. is good comedic fun. Two gangs in a fictitious city populated only by children are in a rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has the upper hand with their “splurge” gun (shoots whip cream). Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, becomes the last chance Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey… but that just isn’t in the cards for our hero. Presented by award-winning Producer/Director Jonathan. $15. Runs through June 3. Show times vary by date. Roxie Theatre, 7460 Callaghan Road. 210-360-9180. www.roxietheatrecompany.com To Advertise Call 305-4181

new interpretations of works on view, as well as exciting connections through movement. The evening is curated by Hilary Schroeder, 2016–2017 Semmes Foundation Intern in Museum Studies, and is presented in partnership with the San Antonio Dance Umbrella. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https:// www.mcnayart.org/events/event/performance-real-space-danced-explorations/ World Oceans Day: Celebrate World Oceans Day by bringing the family out to theme day at the SA Zoo. Activities will be held throughout the Zoo that develop awareness and encourage the protection of our oceans and their inhabitants. This event is free with zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. http://www. sazoo.org/education/theme-days/ Art Crawl: Moms, dads and caregivers can put their babies in slings and take a walk through the museum galleries for a guided tour. Talks are geared toward adults while the art selections are chosen to engage the adults and infants 0-18 months. Free with museum admission. 10 to 10:45 a.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. https://www.samuseum.org/calendar/ event-detail?eid=7604

9 Friday

46th Texas Folklife Festival: see pg 22 Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2 Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see June 2

10 Saturday

Bicycle Safety & Ride with Trail Stewards: Bring your bike to the park for a guided ride on the trail. Start with a lesson on trail safety from San Antonio Parks and Recreation Trail Watch Stewards and receive a Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails Companion

Guide. The trail ride follows. This program is suitable for families with young children. Free; donations accepted. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park East, Salado Classroom, 13203 Blanco Rd. 210-492-7472. https://www. philhardbergerpark.org/events/ nature-programs/1804-bicyclesafety-ride-with-trail-stewards Dinosaur George: Dino George is back, and brings his renowned dinosaur program to Eisenhower Park. On display will be amazing replicas of dinosaur skulls and teeth, including giant killer birds and large Texas mammals. Dinosaur George engages adults and children of all ages—there’s something for everyone. No reservations needed. Suggested donation: $3 per person, $6 per family. 10 to 11 a.m. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N W Military Hwy. 210-207-3782. http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/NewsEvents/Events/Event-Details/ ArtMID/15385/ArticleID/10564/ Dinosaur-George?Park=&Facility= Father’s Day Fiesta: Celebrate the good men of our commuOn Saturday, June 3, Phil Hardberger Park offers nity at the free 17th Annual up it’s annual Pooch Parade. Father’s Day Fiesta and Hombre Noble Awards. Live entertainment by Puro Constante. Resource will be available to participants. Free. fair, free lunch bag (until 12:30 p.m.), Event runs from 7 a.m. to noon. Register children’s games, free health screens, online at www.iaapweb.com. Pearsall entertainment, prizes and more. Free. Park, 4700 Old Pearsall Road. 21010 a.m. to 1 p.m. San Antonio Housing 207-7275. http://www.sanantonio.gov/ Authority Park, 818 South Flores St. 210ParksAndRec/Programs,ClassesFun/ 219-6748. https://www.facebook.com/ ProgramsClasses/Fitness/FitPass.aspx events/413411285695491/ Kids Club – Family Fishing: Do you know 2017 Fit Pass Dash 5K: The Fit Pass how to fish, or want to learn? Come Dash 5K is the kickoff to Parks and down to the Cibolo Creek to do some Recreation’s program, Fit Pass; San fishing with the CNC. Bring your own Antonio’s Citywide Fitness and Wellness gear, or they will provide it for you! adventure. Start earning points with the No drop-offs allowed. $5 per famfree 5K, Fitness-thon and Expo. Fitness activities, prizes and wellness vendors ily suggested donation. 10 to 11 a.m.

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Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd., Boerne. 830-2494616. https://ciboloorg. presencehost.net/experience/events/calendar. html/event/2017/06/10/ farm-kids-club-familyfishing-/159369 Outdoor Movie at Mission Marquee Plaza: The community is invited to experience the magic and nostalgia of one of San Antonio’s historic gems as the Mission Marquee Plaza will be the setting for an outdoor screening of “Jungle Book”. Food trucks and concessionaires will be on hand and attendees are also welcome to bring your own snacks, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Free. 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave. 210-207Family Fishing is on the agenda for June 10 at Boerne’s Cibolo Nature Center. 6968. http://slabcinema. com/free-outdoor-films/ mission-marquee/55and picnics to this fun and casual www.saaudubon.org/ 06-10-2017-the-jungleevent! A food truck will also be on-site book-mission-marquee-plaza Boerne Market Days: On the second for the event. 7 to 10 p.m. Members Saturday and Sunday of each month, On the Porch with The Lavens: A new $8/ Non-members $10/ Kids over 12 & families can enjoy shopping in an outoriginal and devised work by AtticRep Seniors 65+ $5/ Kids 12 and under free. door setting with artists and craftsmen in collaboration with Tuppence Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park showing their creative talents and wares. Entertainment, featuring San Antonio’s Road, Boerne. 830-249-4616. https:// Live music, food, kids’ activities and own Laven Family. On the Porch with ciboloorg.presencehost.net/experience/ more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday The Lavens: How Music Shaped a Family events/calendar.html/event/2017/06/10/ and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. tells the story of The Lavens - from the moondance-concert-at-cnc-the-courtBoerne, Main Plaza. 210-884-8193. http:// generation of Lavens that immigrated jesters/154207 www.boernemarketdays.com./ from Holland to their present day Laven Sensory-Friendly Films: Partnering family band. Learn how music shaped Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2 with the Autism Society, AMC Theaters the Lavens as a family and as one of San Family Drop-In Program: see June 3 brings Sensory- Friendly Films to families Antonio’s most loved bands. The show affected by autism in the San Antonio 46th Texas Folklife Festival: see June 9 will feature live performances of songs area. The program provides a special by Rachel, Niko, and Andreas Laven, opportunity for families to enjoy their and the Lavens will tell their stories favorite films in a safe and accepting 11 Sunday up close and personal on their widely environment. The auditoriums dedicated Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Take the famknown “porch.” Well known in Texas for to the program have their lights up, the their blend of Blues, Folk, and Country ily and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with sound turned down and audience memmusic, The Lavens are a family group the “Candy DeClue Band”. Blankets and bers are invited to get up and dance, made up of parents, Andreas and Jana, lawn chairs are encouraged. Food and walk, shout or sing. Dates and films are and their grown kids, Niko and Rachel beverages are available for purchase subject to change so be sure to verify in Laven. The four have released three from Picante Grill. Included with museadvance. $4 per person. 10 a.m. AMC albums as a band between 2005 and um general admission. 3 to 5 p.m. Witte Rivercenter 9, 849 E. Commerce St. www. 2007, while Niko and Rachel have since Museum, 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1910. autism-society.org/get-involved/events/ released solo albums of their own. $23 www.wittemuseum.org sensory-friendly-films - $28. Show times vary by date. The 46th Texas Folklife Festival: see June 9 Tobin Center, Carlos Alvarez Studio, 100 Beginners’ Bird Walk: Meet the San On the Porch with The Lavens: see June Auditorium Circle. 210-223-8624. https:// Antonio Audubon Society (SAAS) trip 10 www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2017-06/ leader at the Judson Nature Trail in usa-porch-lavens Boerne Market Days: see June 10 Alamo Heights on the second Saturday Moondance Concerts at the CNC: Concert under the oaks and stars at the Cibolo Nature Center featuring The Court Jesters. Bring chairs, blankets,

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lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an outdoor screening of “Secret Life of Pets”. Free plus free parking after 5 p.m. at city-operated parking garages, lots & meters. Pre-entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Travis Park, 301 E. Travis. http://slabcinema. com/free-outdoor-films/travis-park/3206-13-2017-movies-by-moonight-travispark Art Fit at SAMA: Runners of all levels can come to the museum on the second Tuesday of each month for a leisurely run or walk and a tour of the museum. Enjoy a 5-10 minute talk on fitness, a yoga stretch and a run or walk with professional coaches and runners from Run Wild Sports. Free and runners also get free admission to the museum. 6 to 7 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. Sensory-Friendly Films: see June 10

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Bird Walk: Look for birds in their native habitats. An experienced guide leads this walk every third Saturday of the month. Featured birds include hummingbird, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron and the Common Moorhen. Take binoculars. For ages 10 and older. Participants should meet at the Carriage House. Walk is free with garden admission. 9 a.m. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-536-1400. http://www.sabot. org/plan-your-visit/walks/

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51st Annual Berges Fest & Parade: This 3-day, family-friendly festival centers around the German heritage of the Boerne area and commandeers Boerne’s Main Street on Father’s Day weekend. Attracting people from all over Texas, the festival boasts music from one of Texas’s best German folk bands, the Berges Fest Parade, dachshund races, carnival rides for people of all ages, familyfriendly games, a vast variety of cuisines, local bands, street dances, a parade, arts and crafts and more. The Berges Fest parade draws fans from all over to line the curbsides of Main Street in Boerne in the hope of catching glimpses of royalty, heroes, clowns, and merchants alike.

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JAKES Day: Juniors Acquiring Knowledge Ethics and Sportsmanship will host a day of exciting supervised outdoor experiences for youths ages 6-17. Bass fishing, target shooting, turkey calling and a scavenger hunt will be featured along with other hands-on learning activities. Preregistration is required and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per youth, which includes JAKES membership with magazine and access to all events. (The youth’s guardians are included in this fee.) In addition, meals and drinks will be sold on site. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. YMCA Roberts Ranch, Comfort. 830-491-9669. http://alamonwtf.wixsite. com/turkey/blank Fish of Our Area: Learn about the fish found in the area. John Prentice presents. Mr. Prentice was employed with Texas Parks and Wildlife for 37

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The Witte’s new exhibition, Whales: Giants of the Deep, is currently open through September 4.

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Art in the Garden features a 10-month solo exhibit of Steel Sculptures of George Tobolowsky. Tobolowsky’s work includes 10 steel sculptures placed in the Lucile Halsell Conservatory setting. Based at the Mountain Springs Sculpture Studio in Mountain Springs, Texas, Tobolowsky creates abstract metal sculptures from found objects, pieces of bulky industrial castoffs scoured from scrap yards and fabrication plants. The metal pieces, rarely altered, are arranged into balanced compositions fit together like “pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.” Considered part assemblage and part recycling, his work follows closely the artistic influence of Louise Nevelson and James Surls. Exhibit runs through December. Admission: $10 adults (14-64); $8 students, seniors, military; $7 children age 3-13; free for children under 3 and all members. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. 210-207-3250. www.sabot.org

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Texas Missions and Churches of Roberto Cardinale presents an artist’s vision of 12 iconic Texas religious sites to explore the critical role missions and churches played in the development of the Lone Star State. Cardinale, now of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a former president of the San Antonio Art Institute and has created more than 500 sculptures depicting churches and synagogues from around the world. The exhibit will include wooden artistic interpretations of San Antonio’s Spanish Missions, San Fernando Cathedral before and after its renovations, El Paso’s Mission Ysleta, and other sites. Visitors will be able to see the artist’s original sketches before he began assembling the wooden sculptures. Various history panels in the exhibit will detail mission architecture and construction techniques, and unique architectural features such as perfectly placed windows which allow solar illuminations of the sanctuaries. Exhibit runs through August 20. Texas in the First World War explores the role of the Lone Star State in this pivotal world event. One hundred years ago, the United States entered the “War to End All Wars.” This idealistic hope of the “Great War” leading to lasting world peace would instead devastate large parts of the globe, and set in motion

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events taking humanity directly to yet another world war within decades. By the end of the war, 198,000 men and 450 Texan women would serve in the military alongside civilian volunteers both at home and overseas. Through images, stories, and artifacts, Texas in the First World War sheds light on the legacy of a global conflict that still heavily influences world affairs, politics, and alliances to this day. Exhibit runs through March 11, 2018. Admission: $8 for adults (12-64); $7 for seniors (65+); $6 for children (3-11); free with membership, UTSA or Alamo Colleges identification. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Institute of Texan Cultures, UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. 210-458-2300. www.TexanCultures.com

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Wild Weather reveals how scientists are working to better forecast these events and help mitigate the impact on communities, infrastructure and lives. Experience extreme weather patterns including tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves, thunderstorms and severe winter storms from the safety of the exhibition hall. Visitors can discover the effects of climate change from around the globe and learn how to weather the storm. Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery. Exhibit runs through September 4. Whales: Giants of the Deep exhibition uses an engaging blend of science, storytelling and innovative interactive galleries that give visitors the opportunity to discover more about the world of whales and what lives in the oceans’ depths. Bring the family for this hands-on interactive and immersive exhibit. Explore the latest research about the marine animals from their evolution and biology to the important role they play in human cultures. The Mays Family Center. Exhibit runs through September 4. Admission: $10 for adults (12-64); $9 for seniors (65+) and active duty military; $7 for children (4-11); and free for children ages 3 and younger and to all museum members. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www.wittemuseum.org To Advertise Call 305-4181

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Keep an eye to the Our Kids Calendar for the McNay’s Family Days. years, working with fisheries and fish population research. More recently, he worked as a dive coordinator on the vessel MV Fling, taking divers and researchers to various spots in the Gulf of Mexico. Free; donations accepted. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park West, PHP Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy. 210-492-7472. https:// www.philhardbergerpark.org/events/ nature-programs/1805-fish-of-our-area CNC Nature Crafts: Every third Saturday of the month, CNC combine nature and crafts to create fun for the whole family. Each participant can create a work of art to take home with them. $5 per family. 2 to 3 p.m. No registration necessary. 2 to 3 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center, Visitor Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830249-7230. http://www.cibolo.org/ Outdoor Movie at Mission Marquee Plaza: The communit http://www.cibolo. org/ y is invited to experience the magic and nostalgia of one of San Antonio’s historic gems as the Mission Marquee Plaza will be the setting for an outdoor screening of “Trolls”. Food trucks and concessionaires will be on hand and attendees are also welcome to bring your own snacks, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Free. 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave. 210-207-6968. http://slabcinema.com/free-outdoor-films/missionmarquee/54-06-17-2017-trolls-missionmarquee-plaza

and Swap Meet: Father’s Day weekend has something for the entire family at this two-day event. Kids can enjoy the great rides all day. Special pricing on fun foods like hot dogs, chips, snow cones, sodas and single scoop ice cream cones for only one dollar each will be available while supplies last. Free admission and $4 parking per vehicle. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Brown Expo, Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Road. 210-623-8383. http://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/7th-annualdia-de-los-daddys-car-show-and-swapmeet/

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Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2

World Giraffe Day: Celebrate World Giraffe Day by bringing the family out to theme day at the SA Zoo. Activities will be held throughout the Zoo that develop awareness and encourage the protection of our amazing animals. This event is free with zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St. 210-734-7184. http://www. sazoo-aq.org/education/theme-days/

Family Drop-In Program: see June 3 “Kids Fun Day” with Trains: see June 3 51st Annual Berges Fest & Parade: see June 16

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51st Annual Berges Fest & Parade: see June 16 7 Annual Dia de los Daddys Car Show and Swap Meet: see June 17 th

Movies by Moonlight: Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an outdoor screening of “Space Jam”. Free plus free parking after 5 p.m. at city-operated parking garages, lots & meters. Pre-entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Travis Park, 301 E. Travis. http://slabcinema. com/free-outdoor-films/travis-park/3306-20-2017-movies-by-moonight-travispark

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SAMA Playdates: see June 7 Astronomy in the Park: see June 7 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see June 7

Looking Ahead to July

Don’t miss the City’s Official 4th of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake. And, Dancing With the Stars Live! Hot Summer Nights comes to the Majestic Theatre on July 15.

7th Annual Dia de los Daddys Car Show

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Little Explorers: see June 7

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A Thirst for Nature Event-Fireflies with Firefly Lemonade: Learn about the world’s most efficient light producers, the firefly. Join presenters Gene and Clare Carnicom, Comal County Master Naturalists, for a discussion of this fascinating species. $10 for Adults/ $5-Kids/ Under 6 Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Cibolo Nature Center, Visitor Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne. 830-2497230. https://visitboerne.org/calendar/ thirst-nature-event-3

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Family Flicks - Boy and the World: Films begin at sundown. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. This Academy Award-nominated masterpiece is a riotous explosion of music and color that unfolds like a tapestry. Free. 8:45 to 10:30 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave (West Courtyard). 210978-8183. https://www.samuseum.org/ calendar/event-detail?eid=8262 Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see June 2 Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2

Nature Walk - Native Plants in Nature and Your Landscape: See the native plants that grow along the park’s trails and learn how to include them in your own landscape. This special event is presented by Joan Miller and Donald Ewers of the Native Plant Society of Texas San Antonio Chapter (NPSOTSA). Free; donations accepted. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Phil Hardberger Park West, PHP Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy. 210-492-7472. https://www. philhardbergerpark.org/events/natureprograms/1806-nature-walk-nativeplants-in-nature-your-landscape 3rd Annual 5K Roll-A-Thon: Heart of Texas Skaters Roller Derby League and Traders Village San Antonio will be holding a fun filled day for the entire family. Whether you’re on 2, 4 or 8 wheels you must be rolling for this 5K. So bring your skates, boards or even your wheelchair and come ROLL. In addition to the 5K “Roll-A-thon” there will also be a Health Fair. Proceeds will be donated to Marrow Match, a company that raises awareness about the realities of marrow donation in order to grow the registry with viable, educated and dedicated donors. Come out and show

your support and join in. Free admission and $4 parking per vehicle. 5K start time to be announced. Brown Expo, Traders Village, 9333 Southwest Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Road. 210-623-8383. http:// tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/ roller-derby-rollathon/ Fiesta Noche del Rio: see June 2 Family Drop-In Program: see June 3 Sensory-Friendly Films: see June 10

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Free Family Movie Night: The City of Boerne hosts a free Family Movie Night featuring “The Sandlot” and PreMovie Activities sponsored by Boerne Gymnastics Center & Boerne YMCA. Boerne Gymnastics will be celebrating 25 years of the Boerne ½ Ring Circus with lots of fun activities. There will be a Gym Bus full of fun movement challenges for younger children, and Circus Arts skills to try out for the older kids. Stilt walking, pie & hoop spinning, balancing, juggling, and so much more will be available. The Boerne YMCA moon bounce will be out (weather permitting), baseball related activities, arts and crafts making baseballs with paper plates. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Drinks and food trucks will be available at the park, so please no outside food or drinks.

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Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler Adapted from the Junie B. Jones Series of books by Barbara Park Music by Zina Goldrich JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL is presesnted through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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FREE THINGS TO DO IN SA Briscoe Western Art Museum

Free Story Time Stampede on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Explores the American West through story and art. 210 W. Market St. 210-299-4118. www.briscoemuseum.org

Downtown Tuesdays

Free parking at city facilities, restaurant deals and special events can be found downtown every Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Information is available online. www.downtowntuesday.com.

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ITC offers complimentary admission on the Second Sunday of every month. 210-4582300. www.texancultures.com

Inspire Community Fine Art Center

Free Family Art Day on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 200 Queen Anne Court. 210-829-5592. www. inspirefineart.org

McNay Art Museum

Free admission the first Sunday of each month from noon to 5 p.m. and every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-805-1768. www.mcnayart.org

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

Free Admission every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages run the train and become a junior engineer. 302 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830627-2447. newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

San Antonio Museum of Art

Free admission every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. 210-978-8100. www.samuseum.org

The Alamo

Free interactive living history event from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Includes live demonstrations, living history and history talks. 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-225-1391. www.thealamo.org.

The Witte Museum

Free admission from 3 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. 3801 Broadway. 210-357-1900. www.wittemuseum.org

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Kids aged 6-17 can register for JAKES Day and enjoy a day out in Comfort with exciting supervised outdoor experiences on June 17. Free. 6:30 p.m./Movie begins at dark. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., Boerne. 830-428-3231. https://visitboerne.org/ whats-new/2017-04-21/friday-nightswere-made-movies%E2%80%A6inpark Family Art Play - Invention Convention: Juan Mora uses printmaking to explore how everyday objects can become fantastical inventions. Check out his prints in the exhibition Juan Mora: Culture Clash, and design an innovative Lego machine. Free admission from noon to 5 p.m. 1 & 3 p.m. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. 210-824-5368. https:// www.mcnayart.org/events/event/ family-art-play-invention-convention/

28 Wednesday SAMA Playdates: see June 7 Astronomy in the Park: see June 7 Weed Wednesdays – Volunteer at PHP: see June 7 Little Explorers: see June 7

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30 Friday Miss Anastasia’s Twiglet Storytime: see June 2

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