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Contents October 2018 Volume 34 • Number 2

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Halloween is one of the most fun holidays for children. It gives them a chance to break away from their “every day self” to become their favorite princess, super hero or cartoon character for the night. Read how to keep your little ghouls and gobblins safe on page 6.

4 Family F.Y.I.

Top Halloween Costumes Get Lost! Corn Mazes Halloween Safety

8 Family Cents

Credit Card Tips for College Students

10 Parenting

14 Bookshelf

How to Identify

Children at Risk for Cavities

Immigration Stories

16 Wicked Fun in Salem

Directories 15 17 20 28 29

Parent/Teacher Communication

Farms Schools and Preschools School Open House Listings Classes and Enrichment Entertainment & Party Needs

13 Halloween Events

18 Calendar of Events 27 Top Pumpkin Patches TM

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✼ Family F.Y.I. Ease Your Child’s Cold Naturally!

2018 Top Halloween Costumes Choosing a Halloween costume is a big deal to kids (and even many adults). Here’s the top costumes you will be seeing this year: 1. Mary Poppins 2. Black Panther 3. Violet from The Incredibles 4. Winnie the Pooh 5. Han Solo 6. Thanos from The Avengers 7. Wonder Woman

8. Disney’s Vampirina 9. Minecraft Zombie 10. Chase from Paw Patrol 11. Rey from Star Wars 12. Jurassic World Raptor 13. Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy 14. Skull Trooper from Fortnite 15. Owlette from PJ Masks

Get Lost!

C & C Reading Farm – 175 East Center Street, West Bridgewater. Their 3+ acre maze runs weekends Through Oct. 30 and includes special flashlight nights. 781-293-6144; http:// www.ccreadingfarm.com/

o GPS to rely on amid some tall corn stalks. Finding your way out of these area farm corn mazes in Massachusetts requires perseverance, a good memory and patience – lots of patience. Corn Mazes in Massachusetts are a family fun adventure and

et’s face it, when kids get colds they can be miserable. Try some of these natural coping strategies: • Heat up the chicken soup. The warm liquid helps loosen mucus, making it easier to cough out. Hot water with lemon and hot lemonade with honey are some other options. • Invest in super-soft tissues (perhaps even with moisturizer) for those times when nose-blowing is intense to prevent nostrils from getting raw and sore. • Offer popsicles when swallowing liquids is difficult to ensure your child stays hydrated. • Run a vaporizer in your child’s bedroom or have your child sit in the bathroom while running a hot shower. A warm washcloth over the nose and mouth can also be soothing. • Distract your child from feeling sick with a quiet activity you like to do together. Being sick is scary for kids, and your presence gives them much needed security and comfort. But be sure to wash your hands often so you don’t go down for the count!

Corn Maze Adventure Awaits a great way to get out in the country and get kids off of their screens. Massachusetts with corn mazes often have lots of family fun activities including pumpkin picking, hayrides, and more.

Connors Farm – 30 Valley Road, Danvers. Their “Crazy Train” maze is open daily from Through – Oct. 31. 978-7771245; connorsfarm.com Davis Mega Maze – 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling. This eightacre adventure maze includes zones with quests, brain teasers

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and lots more. Through Oct. 31, varying dates, check website for details. 978-422-6666; davismegamaze.com.

Kimball Farm – 780 East Broadway, Haverhill. Through Oct. 31. 866-965-5862; kimballfarmhaverhill.net.

Flint Farm – 789 East St., Mansfield. Their annual maze is open weekends, Check website for hours. 508-337-6473; flintfarmstand.com.

Marini Farm – 259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich. Their eight-acre themed maze is open Through Oct. 31 with flashlight nights on the weekends. 978-238-9386; marinicornmaze.com.

Hanson’s Farm – 20 Nixon Road, Framingham. Maze open daily through October. Haunted hayrides also available in October. 508-877-3058; hansonsfarm.50webs.com. Honey Pot Hill Orchards – 138 Sudbury Road, Stow. Check out a unique hedge maze called “The Big Green Monster” or a smaller hedge or tunnel maze. Open daily from 9am – 6pm. 978-562-5666; honeypothill.com.

R&C Farm – 253 Country Way, Scituate. Corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin picking. Through Oct. 28, weekends. 781-5456502; randcfarms-simons.com. Sauchuk Farm – 53 Palmer Road, Plympton. Their rocketthemed maze is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 28. 781-585-1522; sauchukfarm.com.

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✼ Family F.Y.I.

Barbara DiGirolamo, M.Ed., CPSTI Injury Prevention Program Coordinator Boston Children’s Hospital

alloween is one of the most fun holidays for children. It gives them a chance to break away from their “every day self” to become their favorite princess, super hero or cartoon character for the night. Through all the fun and games, Halcarrying a flashlight or glow sticks, so that loween is also known to have the pocars can see them better when crossing the tential of becoming one of the most street. injurious holidays. Most of these injuries are preventable, so before • Be sure your child’s costume is not obheading out to Halloween parties structing their view of the road and that it and trick or treating this season, be is free of tripping hazards. sure your children have taken all the • Always accompany your children when safety measures possible! trick or treating. No matter how friendly • Children should never carve pumpkins on the neighborhood, children should never be their own. Have them participate by drawout without adult supervision. ing the face they want on the pumpkin and • Be sure to always cross the street at corhave an adult do the cutting. ners and on crosswalks. Though it may be • Avoid lighting your pumpkin with a candle. tempting for children to run from house to Instead use a flashlight or battery operated house, they must still adhere to the rules of candle to avoid a potential fire in the home. the road to avoid potential hazards. • When choosing a costume, be sure all parts • When crossing the street, you and your are flame resistant. children should avoid looking at any elec• Before leaving the house, be sure your child’s costume is equipped with reflective stickers or attachments and that they are

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Credit Responsibilities Can Start in College By Aaron Crowe

he average personal debt security that they won’t spend is more than $38,000, more than they can afford. according to NorthwestA secured credit card reern Mutual’s 2018 Planning quires a deposit, such as $500, and Progress Study. It’s even that is the user’s credit limit. bigger for millennials — those If a credit card payment isn’t between 25 and 34 years old — made, the card issuer pulls averaging $42,000 in debt, the money from the deposit. same study found. To get the most out of it, Credit card debt is the bigcardholders should use as gest source of personal debt. little of the available credit as Expenses increase as you grow they can. This will leave them older and disposable income can with a low credit utilization shrink, causing some people to rate, which can improve their rely on credit cards. credit score. The best thing To better deal with debt and they can do is not miss any hopefully not get in debt in the “Building Credit Without Getting Into Debt 101” probably payments, since late or missed first place, it can pay off to learn payments have the biggest isn’t a class at most colleges. Maybe it should be. about how credit works while in impact on a credit score. college and how to start buildThe credit reporting agening credit as a college student. A lot of that starts with good cies will look at a secured credit card with the same credit card habits that can help build a high credit score criteria as an unsecured card. These include when the without going into debt. card was opened, the credit limit, balance, and payment The results will follow college graduates for the rest of history. The benefit is that a secured credit card should their lives. Having good credit and thus a good credit score be easier to qualify for so that a consumer can build allows them to qualify for loans, rental applications, auto their credit. insurance, and phone plans, and it can help them get a job. Just like unsecured credit cards, secured cards can Here are some ways to be responsible with credit as a have annual fees. Eventually, holders of secured credit college student and start building a credit score: cards should see their credit score improve enough so

Store credit card An easy way to get a credit card is through a store. Department stores such as Kohl’s and Nordstrom often offer them to customers at the checkout line. The big caveat — and this is true with all credit cards — is to pay the bill in full on time each month. Retail credit cards have higher interest rates than regular credit cards, so you could be bigger debt with a retail card if you don’t pay on time than you would with another card. The upside is that retail cards can only be used at the issuing retailer, so you can’t use it to pay for a vacation.

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ou have morning coffee friends, workout friends, even phone-a-friends, but should you have teacher-friends? What kind of relationship should you forge with your child’s teacher, now that you are partners in education for the next 10 months? How about friendly and trusting? Joyce Woo has been an elementary school teacher for twentyfive years. She currently teaches 4th grade at the Rooftop School in San Francisco. “The best relationships I’ve had with parents are those built on trust. I want parents to trust and respect the work I do with their child. After all, we are working together for that child’s success,” explains Joyce. Stephanie Barry Agnew, Assistant Director at Parents Place on the Peninsula, suggests reaching out to the teacher early in the school year to introduce yourself and share insights about your child. “Send the teacher positive notes about things you appreciate about the class and what your child is enjoying.”

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How you communicate is important. Most teachers have a preferred method for keeping in touch. Ask if they would rather speak to you directly, through a note, or by email or phone. Ashley Peterson likes to do a quick check-in with her two children’s teachers at morning drop off at their small private school in Pacifica. As a class parent, Ashley is on campus everyday. “I have informal chats with our teachers at least once a week just to touch base.” In larger schools, it may be more challenging for teachers to have these conversations frequently. “I meet formally with each parent at least three or four times per year,” says Joyce. “But if a child has a learning issue or other concern, we have appointments as needed.” Susie Sawczuk teaches elementary school in Millbrae and prefers to communicate with parents via email. “I like parents to email questions to me. I try to respond back by email, but if it’s more appropriate, I may schedule a time to meet with them in person.” Like most teachers, Susie only has time to check her email once a day. “If you email me during the school day, understand that I cannot answer you.” “Respect the teacher’s guidelines about how to communicate,” adds Agnew. “Don’t anticipate responses on the same day or over a weekend. Forty-eight hours is a reasonable expectation for a response.” Joyce advises parents to proofread emails before hitting the send button. “Some parents write emails emotionally and underestimate the power of their words and tone. An email can ruin the relationship between a parent and a teacher. Put the message in a draft and reread it carefully before sending it.”

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Parent/Teacher Conferences “For some reason, I am always a little nervous before a parent/teacher conference,” says Ashley. “I can’t help worrying a bit even though I feel pretty confident I know how my children are doing.” Ashley tries to listen more than talk at conferences and works hard to stay within the allotted time. “Before the conference I prepare a list of questions I want to ask about academic performance, behavior in the classroom, and social dynamics.” These conferences usually include a review of student work and data, assessing progress and improvement. This is the opportunity to make a plan to address issues both in school and at home. Joyce mentions, “It’s a good time to find out what’s going on at home that may be affecting schoolwork.” Susie likes to follow up with email check-ins. “For students working on academic or behavior issues, I do this weekly or biweekly. Others I’ll contact once a month or as a need arises.”

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Be Discreet Children may be curious about conversations parents have with teachers, but it may not be wise to share everything discussed. Present information positively and encourage your child that you will work together to help her learn. Rather than talk about concerns with your child by your side, email the teacher or schedule a conference. “Parents have talked about how another sibling is smarter or better at things in front of my student, and that drives me mad,” says Susie. For Joyce, the worst is talking about personal marital issues or divorce — any adult topic in front of a child. Ashley concludes, “Regular communication is the best way to stay on top of my children’s performance at school. Teachers want them to succeed and thrive.”

8 Tips for Good Parent/Teacher Relationships DON’T BE A STRANGER: Introduce yourself to the teacher early in the school year. Engage in brief, friendly conversation at drop off and pick up, and find ways to be an encouragement. If you pick up coffee on the way to school, order a cup for teacher, too. OFFER SUPPORT: Ask the simple question, “What can I do to help you?” Volunteer when needed. Send in supplies. Chaperone field trips. LISTEN AND LEARN: If your child comes home and tells you the teacher was picking on him, make sure to get all the facts before shooting off an angry email. And likewise, give teachers facts, too. Is something happening at home that is affecting school performance? You should trust the teacher to keep information confidential. BE DIRECT: Don’t ask your child to relay a message to the teacher for you. If you cannot speak directly, send a note or an email. SHOW RESPECT: Respect and trust go hand in hand. Always show your child how much you respect the teacher, and your child will share that respect. RESOLVE CONFLICTS PERSONALLY: Make an effort to resolve issues directly. Taking time to talk face to face is a good way to work out difficulties and build strong, closer relationships. DON’T SPREAD RUMORS: If you hear a rumor about a teacher, check it out rather than spread it. Once you have the facts, you can make sure the truth is told. SHOW APPRECIATION: Teaching can be a thankless task. Let your child’s teacher know how much you appreciate all her or his efforts. As the mother of five, Susan Solomon Yem has experienced all kinds of parenting. Tell her your stories at susansyem@ gmail.com

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Identifying Children at Greatest Risk for Cavities without Them Even Saying, “Ahh”

ooth decay is the most common chronic disease, a major public health issue and largely preventable. Children with untreated oral decay can have difficulty with eating, sleeping, speaking and controlling their behavior, which can affect their development, school performance and relationships with family members and friends. According to new research by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), there may be links between oral health and non-dental medical and social factors. When looking at information collected by primary care providers during routine checks, the study found that children at high risk for cavities had a number of similarities. They were:

place parents and caregivers can get information and guidance on best oral health hygiene habits and nutrition, and a place they can call if their child ever experiences trauma to the mouth and teeth. wUsually, this acid is neutralized by our saliva after about 20 minutes. This is why brushing the teeth at night is so important and why frequent snacking can cause issues. In both cases, saliva isn’t able to neutralize the acid and can lead to cavities. Reports from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) state that 23 percent of 2- to 5-yearolds and 56 percent of 6- to 8-yearolds experienced decay in their primary teeth. Twenty-one percent of children aged 6-11 experienced decay in their permanent teeth, increasing

Age of the child • History of a preventive dental health visit • Duration of breastfeeding (past age 1) • No-show rate (such as broken appointments, etc.) • Preferred spoken language A child’s age at the first dental visit was the strongest predictor of whether or not the child had cavities (caries) or was at high risk for developing them. When the first dental visit is delayed, cavities are often present, possibly requiring extensive treatment with the risks associated with sedation or general anesthesia. The AAPD and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children have a dental visit when the first tooth erupts or by 12 months of age. This visit is important in setting up a dental home for the child, a

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Cavities are caused when bacteria in our mouths feed on sugars from things we eat and drink, resulting in acid that breaks down tooth enamel.

to 58 percent in adolescents. Pediatric primary care providers have frequent contact with families, sometimes as many as eight or more visits just in the first year of a child’s life. This allows them the opportunity to impact the oral health and dental habits of young children by

The AAPD and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children have a dental visit when the first tooth erupts or by 12 months of age. incorporating oral health education, information, and dental referrals into their practices. While most pediatric providers consider oral health screening and access to dental care an integral part of children’s overall health, adoption of available risk assessment tools for cavities is low due to competing time demands at wellchild visits. The predictive model developed in this study may offer a less time-consuming way for primary care providers to determine which children may need a higher level of observation, attention, and care in regard to their oral health, as well as which children need to be seen promptly by a dentist. This means getting the children who are at highest risk for developing cavities extra care and into a dental clinic sooner so they can avoid getting cavities in the first place. Here’s an example of how the model could work: Nursing staff would determine if a child had seen a dentist at each well-child visit between ages 18 months and 4 years. If the child had not previously seen a dentist, the electronic health

According to new research by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), there may be links between oral health and non-dental medical and social factors. record (EHR) could provide a “risk of developing cavities” score using the anticipated age for the first dental visit, the history of breastfeeding after 12 months, family language, and appointment show rates. Case in point: Two-year-old Luke is being seen for his well-child visit. He has missed more than 20% of his visits between 0-18 months and hasn’t yet had his first dental visit. He would receive a score of 2 and would be in the low risk category. His primary care provider may stress the importance of oral health and recommend to the family that he be seen by a dentist, but he wouldn’t be an urgent referral case. Case in point: Three-year-old Leia comes in for a well-child visit. She was breastfed longer than 12 months, English is not her primary language, and she hasn’t yet had her first dental visit. Leia would receive a score of 6, putting her in the high risk category. The primary care provider may take note of her status, provide additional anticipatory guidance and education on oral health, and send the family to speak with the referral coordinator to assist in setting up a dental visit. With such a predictive tool, health care providers could easily administer caries-risk assessment as a part of the well-child visit without taking time from other equally important health concerns. Medical systems and workflows could be improved, because children referred to dental care based on large predictive scores would be much more likely to have dental caries (or be at high risk for them) at the first visit to a dental clinic, thus offering medical sites the ability to offer valuable preventive services in a targeted, efficient, and costeffective manner.

Findings from this study also support research suggesting that dental caries are parallel to other health issues in their relationship to social risk factors, similar to mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in early childhood sometimes showing links with social risk factors. More research on the topic is needed, and better-quality overall data collection is imperative to maximizing EHR use and functionality for further research into common risk factors for a variety of health issues, including childhood oral health. The use of this type of risk modeling to predict early childhood caries represents a new approach to decision-making and needs to be

tested in multiple populations and medical settings. Overall, the goal is to decrease the number of children who develop and suffer from tooth decay. This study provides promising research that could lead to more pediatric primary care providers getting involved in the oral health of their patients, which could potentially lead to lower rates of cavities. Our predictive models have not been tested in independent populations; therefore, their generalizability is uncertain. Our patients were from one university hospital in a Midwestern community and may not reflect the population of the United States. Thus, care should be taken in attempting to generalize the findings to other child populations.

Overall, the goal is to decrease the number of children who develop and suffer from tooth decay. Next steps: A pilot study of the predictive model is being conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Data from patients who visited the Baby Dental Clinic from January 2017 to July 2018 are being analyzed to determine whether or not the predictive model’s abilities hold true in a new study population. A full report on the study can be found on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website. Predictive Model for Caries Risk Based on Determinants of Health Available to Primary Care Providers, May 2018, http://www.aapd.org/ policy_center/oral_ health_in_primary_ care/ October 2018 | BostonParentsPaper.com

✼ Bookshelf

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tories and books have the power to tell complex stories about immigration in the United States, helping immigrant students and families see themselves and fostering a broader sense of a diverse community. It is important to me to share a wide range of stories, providing a human face to provide context behind the political slogans.

“The Best We Could Do,” by Thi Bui (Abrams ComicArts; ages 14-adult; $26.99; 336 pp.). Thi Bui was born in Vietnam, fleeing to the US when she was a small child. Using a compelling graphic memoir format, Bui explores her family’s history in Vietnam in the years preceding the Vietnam War and their struggles in America. This emotional story centers around Bui’s work developing deeper insights into her family and heritage. “Dreamers,” by Yuyi Morales (Neal Porter / Holiday House; ages 4-8; $19.99; 40 pp.). Morales’ vibrant picture book draws on her experiences immigrating from Mexico to San Francisco as a young

mother. Evocative language and gorgeous artwork are filled with love, passion and imagination as Yuyi and her son discover themselves and language in stories. “We are two languages./ We are lucha./ We are resilience./ We are hope.” A must-read book full of hope. “From North to South,” by Rene Colato Lainez, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (Children’s Book Press / Lee & Low, ages 4-8; $9.95; 32 pp.). When Jose’s mother is suddenly deported by US immigration officials, his father takes him across the border to Tijuana to visit her. I especially appreciated this tender story for the way it portrays Jose’s anxiety and tenacity. The bilingual text focuses on the child’s experience during this uncertain time.

“Front Desk,” by Kelly Yang (Scholastic; ages 8-12; $16.99; 304 pp.). Mia’s family struggles financially, having recently immigrated from China. When an opportunity to manage a motel comes their way, they leap at it. Mia’s excited to help out managing the front desk. Kelly Yang bases this

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story on her own experience, immigrating from China to Los Angeles. She weaves humor and compassion into her story, while frankly addressing poverty, bullying, and the importance of family.

a local drug gang kills his cousin Miguel. Jaime and Angela, Miguel’s sister, travel north alone, navigating the treacherous journey by bus, train, and foot. This gripping novel not only shows the violence and abuse Jaime and Angela survive, but also how painful family separation is for children. “How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child,” by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, with Abigail Pesta (Katherine Tegen / HarperCollins; ages 14-adult; $9.99; 304 pp.). This gripping memoir will stay with me for many years. Uwiringiyimana recounts her experiences fleeing conflict in her native Congo, surviving brutal violence in UN refugee camps in Burundi, and finally emigrating to the US. I especially appreciated the audiobook, which Sandra narrates herself. She is a powerful voice and courageous advocate for women, girls, and refugees. “The Only Road,” by Alexandra Diaz (Paula Wiseman / Simon & Schuster; ages 10-15; $8.99; 336 pp.). Twelve-year-old Jaime flees his home in Guatemala after

“Refugee,” by Alan Gratz (Scholastic; ages 10-15; $16.99; 352 pp.). Gratz brings readers directly into the experience of young refugees by alternating stories from three different eras and regions. Josef’s family must flee Nazi Germany. Fifty-five years later, Isabel’s family boards a homemade raft in Cuba, set for Miami. And in 2015, Mahmoud flees war-torn Aleppo, seeking a new life in Germany. Each character’s perilous journey keeps readers on edge. Through it all, Gratz builds a sense of humanity, leaving readers to reflect on today’s fraught climate. Mary Ann Scheuer is a teacher librarian. Find more books Mary Ann recommends sharing with children at her blog, Great Kid Books, http:// greatkidbooks.blogspot.com.

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he countdown is on in America’s wickedest city (no really, there’s a clock!), and there’s never been a better reason or time to go to Salem than for its month-long Halloween celebration. Famed for its 1692 witch trials and haunted landmarks, this seaside New England town sees upward of 250,000 visitors over Halloween weekend! Don’t let that scare you away, though—Salem before dark is downright delightful, family-friendly, and brimming with just the right amount of spooky activities — goosebumps guaranteed! The Salem Ferry running all month from Boston Harbor or five short stops on the commuter rail make getting there almost as easy as flying in on a broom (oh good — you’re tired of that thing anyway). Check out 16

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this list of more treats than tricks for your little ones, and start a new local family tradition — maybe you’ll even make that handmade costume you’ve been thinking about for a decade! Salem Haunted Happenings, www.hauntedhappenings.org

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Created especially for families who have other weekend plans, or prefer to avoid the frightening crowds, this series of midweek activities is just the right blend of spooktacular fun minus the fear factor. No need to play hooky — head in right after the bell rings and surprise your kids with an unexpected school-night adventure to

downtown Salem. You’ll get high marks for being spontaneous, and they’ll have a ball! OCTOBER 10

The Great Salem Pumpkin Trail Self-guided tour of historic district pumpkin displays, activities, and entertainment. OCTOBER 17

Kids’ Costume Parade Your kids will recognize their favorite film characters and get a chance to parade around in your genius handmade costume! Children’s parade starts at Riley Plaza, then rounds off with a costume dance party at the fountain stage, complete with sing-along music and entertainment.

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Salem Fairy Door Trail Who says a scavenger hunt in Salem has to be creepy? Sweetness abounds as your kids try to spot the 5-inch-high fairy doors painted by local artists and strewn throughout town. Hint: Look down when you reach the doorsteps of local shops.

Weekends If You Dare As long as you arrive downtown early enough to park or take public transportation, weekends in Salem make the perfect autumn family day trip. Most visitors planning their pilgrimage arrive on Halloween weekend leaving plenty of room to party! In addition to the games, amusement rides, food trucks, and trick-or-treating held on Salem Common every weekend through October, check out these frightfully fun events, and don’t forget to ride the Salem Trolley!

Family-friendly 75-minute Halloween cruises feature live storytelling, party music, frightastic photo ops, professional face painting, and more, all in a heated main cabin! Open-air seating available on the top deck. Cruises sell out on this popular attraction; reserve online. Mahicruises.com

Sea Shuttle Water Tour Salem Haunted Harbor cruises on the Endeavor catamaran are outfitted with touch tanks featuring kid-friendly monstrosities and Halloween decorations. www.sea-shuttle.com

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Haunted Harmonies A Cappella Festival Street singing reaches new heights in this beloved one-day event featuring an electrifying competition and performances by high school and collegiate a cappella singing groups.

Annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade What can possibly be cuter than a pet parade and costume contest for our favorite furry friends? Kids will be overjoyed and temporarily forget about their candy. Salemmainstreets.org OCTOBER 21

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This not-to-be-missed magical event is the place to see a whole historic village come aglow with beautifully carved jack-o’-lanWitchery: The Lost Little terns. A 45-minute moonlit walk through Witch Musical Pioneer Village features ghost stories, A live musical play for all ages written just cider, and hot chocolate. Buy tickets online for Salem about a lost little witch who falls before they sell out, and stick a flashlight off her mother’s broomstick and needs in your purse! some help! Eight shows Fridays, Saturdays, www.pioneervillagesalem.org and Sundays at Salem YMCA. Witcheryplay.com

The Salem Waterfront Hotel hosts a bash for all the “little munsters” in town to meet up for jokes, tricks, and spooky treats at this children’s party. Salemwaterfronthotel.com

Trick-or-Treat on the Wharf Merchants open their doors early so your little goblins can trick-or-treat around Pickering Wharf in this annual costumed event.

Alyson Young Gregory is a native New Yorker, and Boston-based freelance writer, mother, and Holistic Health Educator specializing in Ayurveda. She has a passion for maximizing vitality through nutrition based on environment and individual body constitution for all ages, supporting children’s wellness policies, and finding inspiring local activities for families.

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Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound at New England’s largest Renaissance Festival. Adults, $32; youth, $16. 508-866-5391 kingrichardsfaire.net

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Hours vary, Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield. A traditional agricultural fair featuring animals, a giant pumpkin contest, parades, sand sculptures and more. Through Oct. 8. $10 and up. 978-887-5000; topsfieldfair.org

6-10:30pm, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, R.I. A nighttime display of over 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns, many of them professionally carved masterpieces. Through Nov. 4. $12-18. 401-7853510; rwpzoo.org

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10:15am, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. Bring your toddler to enjoy story time and looking activities in the galleries. Theme: Painting With Nature. Free with admission. 617-267-9300; mfa.org

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10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm, Edaville USA, 5 Pine St., Carver. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick or treat and enjoy the rides. Fridays - Sundays through Oct. 28. Also includes Monday Oct. 8. $35 and up. 508-866-8190; edaville.com

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11am, Houghtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond, 840 Hillside St., Milton. Join the Friends of the Blue Hills for their bi-weekly baby and toddler hiking series. Snacks and drinks provided. FREE. 781-828-1805; friendsofthebluehills.org/peekablue

Davis Square, Somerville. A festival of activist brass street bands featuring several days of performances, dance parties, processions and a lantern parade. Through Oct. 7. FREE. honkfest.org

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Dedham Country Day School Fall Open House October 28, 2018 @ 1:00 pm 90 Sandy Valley Rd www.dedhamcountryday.org

BELMONT

6 Saturday Boston Mini Maker Faire 10am - 5pm, Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of creative doers – tech enthusiasts, designers, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, crafters, students, and commercial exhibitors. Repeats 10/7, admission $20-$30. 617-4266500; bostonkids.org

Cranberry Harvest Celebration

Belmont Day School Admissions Open House October 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am 55 Day School Ln www. belmontday.org

FOXBOROUGH The Sage School Open House October 28, 2018 @ 1:00 pm 171 Mechanic St www.sageschool.org

10am – 4pm, A.D. Makepeace Home, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham. Get a peek at the cranberry harvest process as you enjoy music, food and kids activities. Through Oct. 7. Adults, $10; children, free. 508-322-4000; cranberryharvest.org

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Kingsley Montessori School Open House October 25, 2018 @ 8:45 am 26 Exeter St www.kingsley.org

SELA Fall Open House October 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am 75 Sgt William B Terry Dr suescuela.com

11am – 3pm, Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord. An old fashioned fair with a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, music, hayrides and more. Benefits Emerson Hospital. FREE. 978-369-4494; verrillfarm.com

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BRAINTREE Thayer Academy Middle School Open House October 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am 745 Washington St www. thayer.org

BROOKLINE St. Mary of the Assumption School Open House October 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am 67 Harvard St www. stmarys-brookline.org

CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Montessori School Fall Open House October 28, 2018 @ 1:00 pm 161 Garden St www.cambridgemontessori.org International School of Boston Bilingual Journey from Preschool through Lower School October 4, 2018 @ 8:30 am Upper School Information Night October 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm All School Open House November 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am 45 Matignon Rd www.isbos.org

CHESTNUT HILL Brimmer and May Fall Open House October 21, 2018 @ 1:00 pm 69 Middlesex Rd www.brimmer.org

Cotting School Open House September 29, 2018 @ 10:00 am 453 Concord Ave www.cotting.org Lexington Montessori School Admissions Open House October 27, 2018 @ 10:00 am 130 Pleasant St www.lexmontessori.org

MILTON

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Delphi Academy of Boston Open House October 13, 2018 @ 12:00 pm 564 Blue Hill Avenue www.delphiboston.org/

10:30am – 6pm, King Richard’s Fairgrounds, 235 Main St., Carver. Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound at New England’s largest Renaissance Festival. Adults, $32; youth, $16. Weekends and Monday holidays through Oct. 21. 508-866-5391; kingrichardsfaire.net

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The Governor’s Academy Open House October 27, 2018 @ 8:30 am 1 Elm St www.thegovernorsacademy.org/

10am – 4pm, Chestnut Hill Farm, Chestnut Hill Road, Southborough. A day-long celebration of fall on the farm, with pumpkin carving and painting, goat milking, food, live music and more. $30 per car. 508-785-0339; ttor. org

TYNGSBOROUGH Academy of Notre Dame Open House October 14, 2018 @ 11:00 am 180 Middlesex Rd www.ndatyngsboro.org

Riverbend School Admissions Open House November 3, 2018 @ 11:00 am 33 Eliot St www.riverbendschool.org

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Atrium School Open House October 28, 2018 @ 1:00 pm 69 Grove St www.atrium.org

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3pm, Gallows Hill Museum Theater, 7 Lynde St., Salem. Join guide, Samra, (an actual 1692 Witchcraft trials descendant) on a walking tour as she brings the magic and mayhem of the Salem Witch Hysteria to life. Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. $10. 978-825-0222; gallowshillsalem. com

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Dana Hall Middle School Open House October 4, 2018 @ 5:00 pm Upper School Open House October 14, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

45 Dana Rd www.danahall.org

WESTON The Meadowbrook School October Open House October 20, 2018 @ 1:00 pm December Open House December 4, 2018 @ 9:00 am 10 Farm Rd www.meadowbrook-ma.org

Boston. The museum opens its doors to the public on this day of gallery browsing, musical performances, art making and family tours. FREE. 617-267-9300; mfa.org

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Oct. 6 – Myth, Magic, Madness and Mayhem Tour, Gallows Hill Museum Theater, Salem

10am – 8pm, Edaville USA, 5 Pine St., Carver. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick or treat and enjoy the rides. Fridays - Sundays through Oct. 28. Also includes Monday Oct. 8. $35 and up. 508-866-8190; edaville.com

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8 Monday Columbus Day Free Family Fun Day 11am-2pm, The Stevens-Coolidge Place, 137 Andover St., North Andover. Pack a picnic and head to The StevensCoolidge Place for a day of free outdoor family fun! FREE. 978-356-4351; ttor.org

7 & 8:15pm, Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. The 1806 Gore mansion provides the perfect setting for an evening of spooky tales and haunted activities. Fridays through Oct. 28. $12-$18. 781-894-2798; goreplace.org

13 Saturday Howl-O-Ween Parade

Fall Open House 10am – 5pm, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.,

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challenges owls face and what you can do to help. Repeats Sunday. $8. 781-828-1805; massaudubon.org

Boston Book Festival

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Copley Square, Boston. Readings and book-related activities for the whole family. FREE. 617-945-9552; bostonbookfest.org

Duxbury Maritime Festival 479 Washington Street, Duxbury. The daytime event will feature local food trucks, historic house tours, shipbuilding demonstrations, nautical activities, familyfriendly historical re-enactments, and a sea chantey concert. 617-945-9552; duxburyhistory.org

Owl Festival 10am-4pm, Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside St., Milton. Meet live owls up-close and discover how these mysterious animals survive. Celebrate all things owl in myths, legends, and art. Find out about conservation

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Halloween Spooktacular 4:30-8:30pm, Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary, 1417 Park Street, Attleboro. Explore pumpkin-lit trails and interact with forest inhabitants who will share the history of the sanctuary through fun skits and stories. $10. 508223-3060; massaudubon.org

Teen Birders: Saw-whet Owl Banding 6:30-9:30pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Join in for an evening at Drumlin Farm as we track the migration of the Northeast’s smallest native owl, the saw-whet. We’ll learn about the banding process and hopefully find some owls! $42. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

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Join guide, Samra, (an actual 1692 Witchcraft trials descendant) on a walking tour as she brings the magic and mayhem of the Salem Witch Hysteria to life. Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. $10. 978-825-0222; gallowshillsalem.com

Frightful Fridays 7 & 8:15pm, Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. The 1806 Gore mansion provides the perfect setting for an evening of spooky tales and haunted activities. Fridays through Oct. 28. $12-$18. 781-894-2798; goreplace.org

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6:30-8:30pm, Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Meet our resident spirits and native wildlife on a sundown tour through

the woods lit by glowing luminaria. $8. 508-753-6087; massaudubon.org

Not So Spooky Halloween 10am – 8pm, Edaville USA, 5 Pine St., Carver. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick or treat and enjoy the rides. Fridays - Sundays through Oct. 28. Also includes Monday Oct. 8. $35 and up. 508-866-8190; edaville.com

20 Saturday Boston Babies Clothing Swap (newborn - 5T) 10:30am-12noon Old West Church, 131 Cambridge St, Boston by Charles/MGH. Donate clothes, gear, and toys. Take home same. Extras donated to Cradles to Crayons. 100+ families. $5-$20 per family, free with bag of 3T-5T clothing. www.babyclothingswaps.com

Fall Foliage Walk up Great Blue 10am-12pm, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave, Milton. Join us for a naturalist led hike to the summit of Great Blue Hill to appreciate the fall foliage and scenic view. $10. 617-983-8500; massaudubon.org

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 6-10:30pm, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, R.I. A nighttime display of over 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns, many of them professionally

Oct. 19 – Halloween Hike at Boo Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester.

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Head of the Charles Regatta 8am – 5pm, various locations along the Charles River, Boston & Cambridge. The world’s best crew teams head to the Charles for the ultimate rowing competition. View the race and explore the expo. Through Oct. 21. FREE. 617-868-6200; hocr.org

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11am – 3pm, Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham. Trickor-treat among the animals, create creepy crafts, run a haunted maze, watch the animals interact with pumpkins and more. Free with admission. Through Oct. 21. 781-4385100; stonezoo.org

Halloween at Hutch Mass Audubon Stony Brook Events throughout October

carved masterpieces. Through Nov. 4. $12-18. 401-7853510; rwpzoo.org

King Richard’s Faire 10:30am – 6pm, King Richard’s Fairgrounds, 235 Main St., Carver. Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound at New England’s largest Renaissance Festival. Adults, $32; youth, $16. Weekends and Monday holidays through Oct. 21. 508-866-5391; kingrichardsfaire.net

4-6pm, Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Milton. Celebrate Halloween with a fun, non-spooky party complete with hot cocoa, cider, crafts and a pinata. Come in costume! Adults, $6; youth, $3. 617-542-7696; ttor.org

21 Sunday Pumpkin Float Boston Common Frog Pond, Boston. Bring your carved pumpkin to join the others on an illuminated float. Stay for treats, a parade, music and kids activities. Date at time of print was not final. Please verify date. FREE. 617-6352120; bostonfrogpond.com

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25 Thursday Tales of the Night 6:30-9pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. A frightfully fun evening for the whole family! $17. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

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6:15pm, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. Discover the history of Halloween and encounter costumed characters on a candle-lit trail, then return to the Nature Center for aw campfire sing-along and snacks. Through Oct. 28. $10. 781-784-5691; massaudubon.org

27 Saturday Myth, Magic, Madness and Mayhem Tour 3pm, Gallows Hill Museum Theater, 7 Lynde St., Salem. Oct. 26 – Halloween Prowl, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon PHOTO COURTESY OF MOOSE HILL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

26 Friday Boston Blooms with Daffodils Various locations. Help plant 20,000 daffodil bulbs as a part of Mayor Walsh’s beautification initiative. FREE. 617961-3006; boston.gov/boston-blooms

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National Chemistry Week Celebration: Chemistry is Out of this World! 11am – 4pm, Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. Put on your lab coat and explore the wonderful world of rocks, fossils and minerals. Free with admission. 617-426-6500; bostonkids.org

Pumpkins in the Park 5:30-8pm, Francis William Bird Park, Polley Lane, East Walpole. Trick-or-treat on the nocturnal trail, participate in a pumpkin-decorating contest and play Halloween games. $5. 508-668-6136; ttor.org

Hillside Halloween 10am – 5pm, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. Trick-or-treat on the hillside, go on a museum scavenger hunt and enjoy seasonal crafts. Kids in costume get free museum admission this weekend! Free with Admission Through Oct. 28. 978-456-3924; fruitlands.org

28 Sunday Sleepy Hollow-een Tour 3:30-5pm, Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord. Take a tour through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum historian as your guide. $10. 978-369-9763; concordmuseum.org

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AGES AND GRADES 11-18 years (6-12) 13-18 years (9-12) 14-18 years (9-12) 5-12 years (K-6) 10-18 years (girls 5-12) 5-15 years (K-9) 11-18 years (6-12) 2.9-13 years (PK-8) 4-18 years (PK-12) 14-18 years (9-12) 12-18 years (boys 7-12) 14 - 18 years (9-12) 11-18 years (girls 6-12) 12-19 years (7-12) 14-18 years (9-12) 11-18 years (6-12) 5-14 years (K-8) 2-12 (Toddler-6) 11-18 years (6-12) 11-18 years (6-12) 12-18 years (boys 7-12) 4-14 years (PK-8) 14-18 years (9-12) 4-14 years (Jr.K-8) 11-18 years (7-12) 3-14 years (PK-8) 10-18 years (5-12) 4-18 years (PK-12) 14-18 years (9-PG) 4-10 years (PK-4) 11-14 years (5-8) 2-12 years (T-6) 4-12 years (PK-6) 12-18 years (7-12) 21 mos-14 years (T-8) 6wks-14 years (PK-8) 14-18 years (9-12) 4-12 years (PK-6) 4-14 years (PK-8) 21 mos. to 14 years (T-8) 4-14 years (PK-8) 18 mo -12 years (T-6) 3 -14 years (PK-8) 4-12 years (PK-6) 15mo-12 years (T-6) 15 mo -12 yrs (T-6) 4-14 years (PK-8) 4-14 years (PK-8) 5 -14 years (K-8) 3-12 years (Beginners-6) 4-15 years (boys PK-9) 4-14 years (PK-8) 2.9-14 years (PS-8) 10-18 years (girls 5-12) 3-18 (PK-12) 10-18 years (girls 5-12) 15 mos. to 14 years (T-8) 9-15 years (boys 4-9)

OPEN HOUSE DATE(S) : TIME(S) Sun., September 23: 1-3:30 pm v Sat., Oct. 27: 9-12 pm Sun., September 30 & Sun., November 4: 1-3 pm Tue., October 2: 6-8:30 pm v Sun., Nov. 4: 2:30-5 pm Tue., October 2: 4-6 pm v Sat., October 20: 11-1 pm Thurs. Oct. 4: 5-7 pm (MS) v Sun., Oct. 14: 1-3 pm (US) Thurs., October 4: 10-12 pm v Sun., Nov. 4: 1-3:30 pm Sat., October 13: 12-2 pm v Tues. Nov.,13: 6:30-8:30 pm Sun., October 13: 12-2 pm Sat., Oct. 13 (Gr. 6-12) and Sat., Nov. 3 (PK-5): 9:30 -11:30 pm Sat., October 13: 11-2 pm v Thurs., Dec. 6: 6:30-8:30 pm Sat., October 13: 10-1:30 pm v Sun., Nov. 18: 12:30-4 pm Sunday, October 14: 1-4 pm Sun., Oct. 14: 11-1 pm v Thurs., Nov. 29: 6:30-8:30 pm Sun., October 14: 11-1 pm Sun., October 14: 1-4:30 pm v Sat. November 3: 9-12:30 pm Sun. Oct. 14: 12-2 pm v Thurs., Nov. 15: 8:30-10:30 am Tue., October 15: 9:30 - 11 am v Sun., Nov. 18: 10 - 12 pm Tue., October 16: 9-11 am v Mon., Oct. 22: 6-7:30 pm Wed., October 17 & Mon., December 10: 7 pm Thurs., October 18: 7-8:30 pm v Mon., Nov. 12: 8:15-11:30 am Thurs., Oct. 18: 5:30 pm v Thurs., Nov. 29: 6 pm Sat., Oct. 20: 9:30-12 pm Sat., October 20: 9 am-1 pm Sat., October 20: 1-3 pm v Tue., Dec. 4: 9-10:30 am Sat., October 20: 8:30-11:30 am v Tue., Dec. 4 : 6-8:30 pm Sat., October 20: 10-12 pm v Sat., Dec. 8: 1-3 pm Sat., October 20 (MS) and Sat., Oct. 27 (US): 9:30-12 pm Sun., October 21 (Lower School) 1 pm, (MS/US) 2 pm Sun., October 21 & Sun., November 4: 12:30-3 pm Sun., October 21: 2-4 pm Thurs., November 15: 7-9 pm Thur, Oct. 25: 8:45-10:45 am v Sun., Dec. 2: 1-3:30 pm Sat., October 27: 12-2:30 pm Sat., October 27: 9-12 pm (US) and (MS) Sat., October 27: 10-12 pm Sat., October 27 and Sat., January 26: 10-12 pm Sat., October 27: 1-3 pm Sun., October 28: 1-3 pm v Wed., Dec. 5: 9-11 am Sun., Oct. 28: 1-3 pm v Fri., Nov. 16: 9-11 am Sun., October 28: 1-3 pm Sun., October 28: 1-3 pm v Wed., Oct. 24: 8:30-10:30 am Sun., October 28: 12-2 pm v Wed., Nov. 7: 5:30-7:30 pm Sun., October 28: 1 pm & Wed., Dec. 12: 9 am Sun., Oct., 28: 1-3 pm v Thurs., Nov. 29: 7-8:15 pm Tue., Oct. 30 and Wed., Nov. 28: 8:30-9:30 am Sat., November 3 and Sat., January 12: 10-12 pm Sat., November 3: 1:30-4 pm v Wed., Dec. 12: 9-11:30 am (MS) Sat., November 3: 10-12 pm and 2-4 pm Sat., November 3: 1:30-3:30 pm Sun., November 4: 1-3 pm Sun., November 4: 1-3 pm v Tue., Dec. 4: (PK-4) 9-11am Sun., November 4: 12-3 pm Sun., November 4: 1-3 pm (PS-8) v Wed., Nov. 14: 7 pm (MS) Sun., November 4: 1-3:30 pm Thurs., Nov. 8: 8:30-11:30 am v Sat., Dec. 1: 11-1 pm Mon., November 12: 8:30-10:30 am Sat., Nov. 17: 10:30-12 pm v Thurs., Nov. 29: 9:30-11 am Sun., November 18: 1-3 pm

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