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Family Health & Wellness

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y youngest, Jackson, had a frightening allergic reaction after taking a small bite of a peanut butter sandwich when he was 1. Within minutes of eating, he began crying and scratching his eyes. Hives soon followed.

We called the pediatrician, who told us to give him Benadryl as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any Benadryl in our medicine cabinet, so I had to make a frantic 10-minute drive to a local drugstore.

Thankfully, Jackson didn’t have respiratory problems, and he quickly recovered after taking that dose of Benadryl. I also learned a valuable lesson that day to make sure our medicine cabinet is properly stocked.

For this issue, which focuses on health and wellness, our family health writer, Katherine Kopp, spoke to several experts including a pediatrician and pharmacist on what you need and don’t need in your medicine cabinet. (Medicine Cabinet Check-Up, page 15).

It’s the perfect time of year to assess and stock the essentials.

Fitness goals, healthier eating and weight loss usually top the resolution list for many families, but if you are having difficulty reaching your goals, you may consider turning to a professional for help. Writer Kathleen O’Reilly explores the popularity of health coaches (Health Coaching, page 12) and how they can help you succeed with this year’s resolutions.

According to O’Reilly, working with a health coach is very client-driven. Unlike medical treatment, where your physician might identify a health concern and instruct you on how to treat it, health coaches help you uncover and work toward your personal goals such as having more energy or losing weight.

And finally, as you work toward a healthier 2016, don’t forget to take the time to enjoy wintertime activities. In this month’s Excursion column, writer Megan Finke shares the best resorts for skiing and tubing, all within a short drive of the Triad (page 16). Almost all of the resorts offer programs for beginners and children, so even your young ones can enjoy the fun.

You’ll also find terrific ideas to beat the winter blues with this issue’s Calendar of Events (page 17). From celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to winter day camps, January and February are packed with ideas to get the kids out of the house and having fun!

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Miss Babe Ruth (black lab, below), is this year’s star of "The Muttcracker." She recently retired as the bat dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball team.

Photos courtesy of Greensboro Ballet.

Enjoy public ice-skating in Winston-Salem and downtown Greensboro Local ice-skating opportunities abound for families who enjoy hitting the rink for this fun winter activity.

The WFMY News 2 Winterfest rink at The Railyard in downtown Greensboro is open through Jan. 31.

Admission is $10 per person, but kids 5 and under skate for $6 and ages 5-12 skate for $8. Group rates are available at $8 each for 15 or more people, and specials are available on select days. Prices include skates and an ice slide saucer.

The rink is at 106 Barnhardt St. in Greensboro. For more information, call 207-5216 or go to piedmontwinterfest.com.

Families can also ice skate at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout March. Special No School Skate Days are held on school holidays as well. Admission is $7 per person and skate rentals are $3.

Group lessons are held on Mondays from Jan. 4 through Feb. 29 from 5:15 to 7 p.m. for $10 per lesson, and private lessons are also available.

The fairgrounds are at 421 27th St. NW in Winston-Salem. For more information and a complete skating schedule, call 727-2236 or go to wsfairgrounds.com.

Piedmont Environmental Center offers fun educational programs for kids High Point’s Piedmont Environmental Center is a great place for kids to get outside and enjoy hands-on learning about nature.

The center offers classes for all ages and features small animal exhibits, several miles of walking trails, and 376 acres of forests and lakeside areas. School groups are also welcome.

Upcoming programs include a Paleo Camp (ages 7-12) during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids will look back at five geologic periods in history, allowing them a chance to hike trails, examine stone tools and artifacts, look at fossils and enjoy story time around a campfire. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

A Coffee, Doughnuts and Waterfowl program (ages 12+) on Saturday, Feb. 6 will offer kids an opportunity to explore local lakes and learn about waterfowl. PEC will provide binoculars so participants can enjoy an up-close look as they learn about the birds. Cost is only $3 per person and the program is from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Other upcoming programs include Bark, Buds, Leaf Scare and More: Tree Identification in Winter (ages 7+) on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Backyard Composting for Beginners (ages 18+) on Saturday, March 19.

The center is at 1220 Penny Road in High Point and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 883-8531 or go to highpointnc.gov and look under the Parks and Recreation menu.

Wind down with free fun Family Saturdays at New Winston Museum New Winston Museum’s monthly Family Saturdays offer a variety of activities families can enjoy together that are related to its current exhibits. In December, the focus was on transportation, with a Fun on Two Wheels bicycling education event and a Sisters in Flight discussion about the female pioneers of Piedmont Airlines.

Continuing its transportation theme, January’s Family Saturday program, CARtoons!, is an opportunity to relax after the holidays with a screening of fun vintage children’s cartoons from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s.

There is no charge for this all-ages event and free popcorn will be included.

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Take Folic Acid for Good Health January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, women who consume the recommended amount of folic acid — 400 micrograms — before and during early pregnancy can help prevent major birth defects of their baby’s brain (known as anencephaly) and spine (known as spina bifida).

Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which parts of a baby’s brain and skull do not form correctly.

Babies born with anencephaly cannot survive. Spina bifida is a serious birth defect in which a baby’s spine does not develop correctly, and can result in severe physical disabilities.

All women, but especially those who want to become pregnant, need 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, either through a multivitamin containing folic acid or through folate in their diet.

You can consume folate by eating beans, peas and lentils, oranges and orange juice, asparagus, broccoli and dark leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and mustard greens.

Screening Injured Children Could Identify Physical Abuse Earlier Early symptoms of child abuse are often missed by children’s health-care providers, which can result in increasing and more severe injuries.

An abstract titled “Testing for Abuse in Children Sentinel Injuries,” published in the November 2015 edition of Pediatrics, explains that researchers investigated whether routinely screening all children with certain “sentinel” injuries for child abuse would identify more children in time to protect them from further harm. For example, although bruises are very common in children who crawl and walk, they are strongly associated with abuse in children younger than 6 months of age.

Researchers analyzed a database of children who were treated in the emergency department or inpatient wards of leading children’s hospitals. Rates of abuse diagnosis varied considerably among hospitals, but overall rates were high among young children found to have certain sentinel injuries without having been in a motor vehicle collision.

Children under age 2 with rib fractures were diagnosed with abuse in more than 56 percent of cases. Intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) and abdominal injury were associated with abuse in more than 20 percent of cases.

Study authors concluded that increased and routine testing of children with sentinel injuries would identify other children with abuse who might otherwise be missed.

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GROWING UP test, selling 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies or making a competitive sports team — parents may wonder about using cash rewards or other motivational carrots to spur achievement. Not so fast! A researcher from Rochester University in New York found that using these types of rewards has a negative impact on motivation.

Yes, the child may work hard to reach the

initial goal and earn the reward, but they’ll be less motivated to work toward a goal that doesn’t include cash and prizes. Achieving a goal should be its own reward, says Lewis Howes, bestselling author of “The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Your Dreams, Making an Impact, and Leaving a Lasting Legacy.” “By constantly reinforcing that your child can do anything they put their

Mission Accomplished: Helping Kids Set and Reach Goals

mind to, they will learn to trust their own abilities and try something new,” he says.

“Rewards aren’t necessary.”

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ot goals? According to researchers, learning to set and achieve goals boosts kids’ success in a big way. In a recent study in the Journal of Applied

professional aspirations as kids set their sights on a certain college or career path. But parents

Psychology, students who took part in a goal-setting program boosted academic

would be wise to encourage teens to think

performance by a whopping 30 percent. As important as goals are, setting them

about future goals for family life, too. A study

doesn’t come naturally to most children. Here’s how to support your child’s success, whether that means acing a test or scoring the winning goal in a soccer game.

from Penn State University suggests that teens who set goals for success in both work and family life were more likely to be happier with their performance in both areas as adults.

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Pride and Joy Though children can begin setting personal goals as early as preschool, parents should remember that young brains have difficulty grasping the concept of the future, says David Willis, owner and operator of educational child care center Kiddie Academy of Charlotte – Blakeney.

“Their brains tend to think in concrete, rather than abstract, terms,” Willis says. Young children are also prone to reflecting what they believe their parents want them to achieve, instead of their own objectives. Start the goalsetting process by asking your child about what would make him feel proud of himself.

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Simple, age-appropriate goals could include climbing all the way to the top of a play structure (with supervision), saving a small sum of money for a new toy or completing an art project to give to Grandma. In general, goals for young children should be shortterm — no more than a week or two into the future — and represent something a child can achieve with only minimal parental support.

Achievable, near-term goals help spark motivation and self-pride in a job well done.

AGES 6-12

Also important to future success was the teens’ self-efficacy, or belief in their ability to reach goals they set. Teens with higher self-efficacy were more likely to achieve their educational and career goals compared to teens with only moderate confidence.

When teens dream out loud about the future, prompt them to consider their goals for family life alongside professional success and their path for achieving both, and encourage self-efficacy by recognizing and celebrating the goals — big and small — they achieve along the way.

Risk and Reward As school-age kids begin setting more intense, focused goals — like earning an A on a math

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the risks but think “It won’t happen to me” or “I’ll never get caught.” One way parents can address this vulnerability is to make rules and consequences very clear. Ensuring that the rules — and the consequences for breaking them — are very simple greatly reduces confusion or misinterpretation.

Another chemical change in the life of the early adolescent brain involves dopamine.

Dopamine is the “novelty” transmitter in the brain. Around the age of 12, adolescents begin seeking novelty. They begin searching for new and unusual experiences for excitement and stimulation.

This serves as a sort of “biological mandate” to get the adolescent out of the house (or the cave as it were). It is a normal and understandable behavior for the teen to seek novelty, but it becomes very problematic if these new and unusual sources of stimulation involve alcohol or drugs.

It is clear that over time the brains

Long-term impact of drug use and youth development

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damage and irreparable chemical changes.

The importance for avoiding alcohol and drug abuse by adolescents is apparent. I suggest we focus on introducing our young people to new

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of chronic alcohol and drug users display

ways of seeing and experiencing the world.

I am a parent of an adolescent and am concerned about the array of drugs

We must seek to “feed” this hunger for novelty

and alcohol available to our youth. What long-term effects and issues does

and stimulation with opportunities that excite,

this problem present to a youth’s development?

When parents think about the impact of drugs on teens and young adults, they rightly worry about addiction and overdoses. They (and young users) probably don’t think about the real possibility of brain damage. The human brain does not fully develop until one is in their 20s. While female brains are fully developed around age 21 or 22, male brains may not reach full development until around age 30.

If an adolescent begins using a chemical regularly while his or her brain is still actively growing, how might this drug use impact subsequent brain development? Is there damage occurring? Does the drug use irreparably alter the brain’s development?

safely stimulate and leave the participant hungering for more. We should encourage

Another cause for concern lies in the knowledge that certain parts of the brain that control the internal drives and reaction to social pressures to use alcohol and drugs are the very same areas that are still developing.

These include areas responsible for abstract thought, impulse control and decisionmaking. Fortunately, there are ways that parents can address these concerns and help their child make good decisions.

When it comes to abstract thought, there is the term “narcissistic egocentrism.” It refers to the adolescent’s inability to fully understand thoughts in an abstract manner, particularly as it relates to him or herself. He or she believes that they are special or unique. They know

more engagement with the outdoors and the natural world.

Introduce adolescents to a variety of new experiences. They might just discover a satisfying lifelong hobby, or a compelling and fulfilling career. By understanding more clearly what is, or isn’t going on in the adolescent’s brain, parents are better able to address their child’s needs in ways that will promote curiosity, safety and health.

Ann Evans is a licensed clinical addiction specialist at Cone Health Behavioral Health Center in Greensboro. Please submit your questions to “Is My Kid OK?” by emailing Sherri.McMillen@conehealth.com.

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HEALTH COACHING Helping your family meet your fitness goals

BY KATHLEEN M. REILLY

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ith the new year come resolutions, and some of those resolutions aren’t quite so new. Instead, they’re frustrated repeats of last year’s unmet goals — and often, “getting healthy” or “losing weight” is at the top of that list.

Fortunately, there is a troop of professionals ready and willing to help you and your family meet your health goals once and for all. “Health coaches” have gained popularity over recent years as a result of people hoping to meet a range of wellness goals.

“Health coaching is very holistic,” says Janice Horner, a health coach at Ever Better Integrative Health Coaching in Raleigh. “We start with the big picture, because all the parts of your life are tied together. For instance, maybe you’re overweight, but the reason turns out to be it’s because you’re miserable in your job.”

A health coach helps to identify the causes before offering strategies for tackling the solutions.

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either. A recent study conducted by The Miriam Hospital Control and Diabetes Research Center in Providence, Rhode Island, found that more people lost weight when assisted by professional health coaches than those who were under the guidance of a peer or mentor who had lost weight themselves.

Clear Vision The first step, Horner says, might be to figure out what your vision of optimal health really is. Unlike medical treatment, where your physician might identify an issue and instruct you on how to treat it, health coaching is very client-driven.

“We’re essentially a vehicle to help you figure out what’s important to you and what health ‘looks like’ to you,” Horner says. “Maybe you want to increase your energy levels so you can run around with your kids more. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to run a marathon.”

A good health coach will guide you to find those answers yourself, then she’ll suggest ways you can reach those goals.

“Health coaches don’t come in and presume they know what you need to do,” explains Suzanne Lineberry, a health coach with Cone Health in Greensboro.

“They’ll come in and have a conversation with your family, guiding them, helping everyone discover the real motivations behind wanting a change.”

Having an impartial third party to help navigate healthy changes in your family minimizes any pushback by family members who might be prone to resist those changes. What’s more, when the going gets rough, your family can circle back to your original vision to strengthen your motivation and resolve.

Health coaching isn’t the same as family counseling, though, Lineberry says. “Think of it as truly coaching,” she says. “It’s someone who stands side-by-side with you to help you make the changes you really want to make. Because, let’s face it — changes are often hard!”

Realistic Approach Health coaches don’t replace the family physician, of course. Instead, think of them as another partner in your family’s health care.

“Unfortunately, most doctors only have time to treat

the current condition you came in for,” says Terri Murray, a health coach in Charlotte. “There’s not a lot of preventative care they can offer. Health coaching augments the care you receive at the physician’s office. We’ve got more time to spend specifically talking about lifestyle changes and things you can do to get and stay healthy.”

For example, one family Lineberry worked with wanted to get their weight under control. “They were always on the run, always eating out, and they just didn’t quite know how to change that habit,” she says. “I did a lot of listening and asked a few questions, making sure to get input from the quiet family members, too. They decided to break it down into steps. First, they’d create a weekly meal plan, then they’d be sure to shop together to keep everything well-stocked.”

Lineberry kept in touch for support by phone, in person and by text. “After they were doing it for a while, they wanted to take it further,” she says. “So I looked at their meals and just offered an assessment, like, ‘Hey, you’re not getting a lot of veggies.’”

Lineberry says her clients then figured out how to work more whole foods into their diet. This step-by-step, supportive process, health coaches say, is what makes the health coaching approach so effective.

“The great thing is, it can work for more than just, say, losing weight,” Lineberry says. “It’s a broad skill used for a big range of issues, like figuring out how to get more sleep, or making lifestyle changes like quitting smoking. It’s all about setting yourself up for success for long-term, permanent change.”

Kathleen M. Reilly is a writer and mom in the Triangle.

Learn more about her online at kathleenreilly.com.

TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY “Childhood obesity is public enemy number one,” says Charlotte-based health coach Terri Murray. Here, Murray offers suggestions for helping kids tackle weight issues: 1. Keep it fun so kids understand and stay engaged — no meticulous calorie counting or finger-wagging!

2. Give kids a “street light” approach to viewing food.

“Green light” foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains they can fill up on. “Yellow light” foods should be eaten in moderation. “Red light” foods should only be eaten on rare occasions — or not at all.

3. Pick up some kid-friendly cookbooks so children can help make meals and explore different tastes.

4. Show your kids how to be “nutrition detectives” by reading food labels so they can see exactly what they could be eating.

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t the end of last summer, I caught a cold that developed into a six-week ear and sinus infection. After antibiotics and steroids, I finally was healthy.

Even with my husband assisting, managing our household and three children was difficult.

Photos and tweets under #whenmomissick prove to me that I am not alone. When mom is sick, things go downhill. But there must be a way to make it better.

To get perspective, I spoke with two doctors about what they recommend for prevention and treatment. For practical tips on how to get rest and stay sane, I asked a few moms how they cope. Here’s what I learned: 1. Avoid germs. Dr. Anne Barnard, a physician with Carolinas HealthCare System, offers advice about how to stay cold-free.

“Prevention is key!” she says.

“Getting enough sleep [seven to eight hours] and eating healthy with a variety of proteins, fruits and veggies, as well as washing hands and using hand sanitizer, can help prevent illness.”

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2. Take healing seriously. As a busy mom, it’s easy to ignore symptoms. But when illness strikes, Barnard says you must drink plenty of fluids, get rest and eat healthy to get well. She also recommends regular low-intensity exercise.

“Visit your doctor for any shortness of breath or fever greater than 102 degrees. After five days, if a fever, cough or sore throat persists, see your provider,” Barnard says.

3. Use shortcuts. Adopting shortcuts when you’re sick can provide time for rest. “I give myself permission to relax household TV and video game restrictions,” says Cathy Mlinarcik, a Raleigh mom of four.

Other shortcuts to consider: • Take advantage of online shopping, takeout or a food delivery service.

• Let the kids buy lunch from school for a few days.

• Keep homemade or store-bought frozen meals on hand.

4. Enlist help. “Thankfully I don’t get sick often, but when I feel my worst, my family does all it can to help me feel better,” says Carla Payne, a Wake Forest mom to two teenagers.

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they want me healthy as soon as possible!”

How can you enlist more help? Try these ideas: • Give your children more responsibility. Depending on their age, they can put away laundry or make lunches. Older siblings can help younger ones with homework.

• Hire a sitter to help during critical times like dinner and bedtime.

• Ask your spouse for assistance outside the normal routine, such as help with carpooling, homework or vacuuming.

• Say yes to family and friends who offer help. You can always return the favor when you are well.

5. Get some rest. Charlotte mom Faith White, who lives with a chronic illness, shares her philosophy about getting through the tough days: “Let little things slide — teeth won’t fall out if they aren’t brushed one night and the house won’t fall down if it’s cluttered and dishes are in the sink,” she says.

Fit in a nap or two using these tips: • Avoid taking on extra work, volunteer hours or other

commitments.

• Use a personal or sick day to rest.

• Cancel nonessential meetings or activities during recovery.

• Lower your expectations about laundry, dishes and meals.

“The goal is for everyone to be safe, fed and changed [when diapers are involved],” White says. “Everything else can wait for me to be well.”

Vanessa Infanzon is a freelance writer in the Charlotte area. She is better prepared for her next illness since writing this article, and has downloaded an online grocery shopping app.

NATURAL REMEDIES TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY Dr. Crystal Abernathy of Abernathy Naturopathic Family Health Care suggests the following ways to combat illness: • Eat homemade chicken soup and crushed garlic.

• Take supplements such as a probiotic and Vitamins C and D. • Use a humidifier with essential oils like Cinnamon or Eucalyptus.

• Try a Neti Pot for sinus relief.

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The start of a new year is a great time to take inventory of your medicine cabinet so you can make sure you have the most necessary and useful items on hand.

Here is an infographic of the medicine cabinet items you should have in your home, recommended by Dr. Suresh Nagappan, a pediatrician with Cone Health Medical Group in Greensboro; Dr. Paul Smolen of Providence Pediatrics in Charlotte; and Dave Smithwick, a licensed registered pharmacist and owner of Southern Village Pharmacy in Chapel Hill.

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DIGITAL THERMOMETER A fever above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit typically requires a trip to the doctor.

 Layer it on to help clear up diaper rash.

ANTIFUNGAL CREAM

A safe option for those who have allergies that result in itchy eyes.

These creams kill or inactivate fungi and yeast.

EYE DROPS

BENADRYL

(DIPHENHYDRAMINE) Good for treating an allergic reaction or severe itching from bug bites or poison ivy.

MEDICINE SYRINGES

Use these to ensure accurate dosing.

CHILDREN’S ACETAMINOPHEN Useful for reducing fevers and pain, this comes in liquid, chewable tablets or suppositories.

WHAT NOT TO KEEP IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET: Cough medicine with

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minor cases of poison ivy, insect bites or eczema.

dextromethorphan – Not shown to work in kids (especially under age 6); has the potential for serious side effects.

Decongestants – Not

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cause a serious disease called Reye syndrome. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen instead.

Anti-diarrheal medicines –

Using these may prolong intestinal infections in children.

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These correct acidity levels to help remedy stomachaches.

CALAMINE LOTION Another topical option for relieving itchy rashes or bug bites.

EPI PEN

Prescribed to people who have severe allergies.

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Ski and Tubing Resorts Within a Short Drive

BY MEGAN FINKE

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hether you're looking for a winter fun day trip or an entire weekend on the slopes, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia resorts offer many options.

Snow lovers in the Triad can hit the slopes at 14 different ski and/or tubing resorts within a short drive. Almost all offer programs for beginners and children, so even your young ones can enjoy these winter wonderlands.

Most resorts' seasons run from late November through mid-March. Check resort websites or call ahead for weather reports and slope closures.

Take a look at the skiing, snowboarding and tubing resorts listed below. Pack your car with ski bibs, jackets and a thermos of hot chocolate for the drive and enjoy a snowy adventure!

NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock 828-295-7828 appskimtn.com and appterrainpark.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2 hours.

Beech Mountain 1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain 800-438-2093 beechmountainresort.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2 hours.

Cataloochee Ski Area 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley 800-768-0285 cataloochee.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 3 hours.

Sapphire Valley Ski Area 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire 828-743-7663

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Photo of Sugar Mountain Resort courtesy of Shutterstock.com.

skisapphirevalley.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 3½ hours.

Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain 800-784-2768 skisugar.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2 hours.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill 800-817-4111 skiwolfridgenc.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2½ hours.

VIRGINIA The Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Hwy., Hot Springs 800-838-1766 omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia Approximate distance from the Triad: 3½ hours.

Wintergreen Resort Route 664, Wintergreen (Adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway southwest of Charlottesville) 434-325-2100 wintergreenresort.com/winter-home/ Approximate distance from the Triad: 3½ hours.

WEST VIRGINIA Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe 877-441-4386 snowshoemtn.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 4 hours

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Winterplace Ski Resort 100 Old Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent (Exit 28 off I-77, near Ghent and Flat Top) 800-607-7669 winterplace.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2½ hours.

NC TUBING RESORTS If you prefer tubing to skiing, consider these tubing-only North Carolina resorts for a fun family getaway.

Hawksnest 2058 Skyland Drive, Seven Devils 828-963-6561 hawksnesttubing.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2 hours.

Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing N.C. Highway 181 South, Jonas Ridge (GPS: 9472 N.C. 181, Newland) 828-733-4155 jonasridgesnowtube.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 2 hours.

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park 5865 Willow Road, Hendersonville 828-696-0333 moonshinemountain.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 3 hours.

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 7420 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain 828-526-3737 scalymountain.com Approximate distance from the Triad: 4 hours

January & February OUR PICKS

COMPILED BY MIKALA YOUNG Photo courtesy of Discovery Place

Grave Digger tears up the course.

Image courtesy of Feld Entertainment, 2015.

Hanging Rock Polar Plunge Jan. 1 Brave persons age 14 and older are challenged to take the plunge into the lake on New Year’s Day at Hanging Rock State Park.

Participants under age 18 must have consent of parent or guardian.

Spectators are welcome to watch for free. Registration includes unlimited warm food, such as chili, chicken stew and hot cocoa, and prize for best plunge attire. 1-3 p.m. $20. 593-8480. Hanging Rock State Park, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury. stokesarts.org.

Monster Jam

Jan. 8-9

This event stars the biggest performers on four wheels. The 12-feet-tall, 10,000-pound machines amaze as they race and rip up a custom-designed track full

Participants from last year’s event take the plunge.

Image by Ann Pauline Scharff Vernon, 2015.

of obstacles to soar over and smash through. The 2016 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family’s budget. These colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. 7:30 pm.

How low can you go — in pajamas?

Image courtesy of the Greensboro Science Center, 2015.

$5-$30. 373-7433. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., GSO. greensborocoliseum.com.

Pajama Jam

Jan. 22

A fun-filled, after-hours party designed for families with children ages 12 and younger.

Put on your favorite jammies and dance to the rockin’ tunes of Big Bang Boom while enjoying plenty of farmyard fun. Spend the evening exploring the museum and aquarium and watch a show in the OmniSphere Theater. Play games and participate in activities, including crafts, animal encounters, face painting and balloon animals. Register by Jan. 15 to win tickets to this event at piedmontparent.com. 6-9 p.m. $10-$12. 288-3769. Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, GSO. greensboroscience.org. piedmontparent.com | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016

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1 FRIDAY WINTER DAY CAMPS HAPPY NEW YEAR BRICKS FOR KIDZ CAMPS

Jan. 4. Fun filled LEGO® Brick builds and crafts with a Star Wars twist for the school break. Morning (9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions available.

Bring a snack and drink and lunch if staying for Brick Time/Break Time. $30. 285-9893.

The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm-Eugene St., GSO. bricks4kidz. com/piedmontnc.

PALEO CAMP

Jan. 18. Children ages 7-12 are invited to spend the day with PEC Naturalists exploring nature and the history of the area. Through engaging activities on the trails, in the Tipi and the classroom, campers will look back in time to learn about five time periods in history. Campers need to dress for the weather and bring a lunch, two snacks and a water bottle.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $35-$45. Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, HP. highpointnc.gov.

RHYTHM & RHYMES WINTER DAY CAMP

Jan. 18. Enjoy a day of exploring music and rhythm and how it interacts with daily lives. Participants will sing, play instruments and experiment with different types of music through games, crafts and more. No music background required.

Snacks provided. Bring a bag lunch.

After care available for additional fee.

See website for registration information. $35. 723-9111. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. childrensmuseumofws.org.

JUMP & MOVE WINTER DAY CAMP

Jan. 19. Get ready to jump and move with this exciting day camp. Exercise your body and mind through relay games, yoga, hula hoops, running, jumping and dancing.

Snacks provided. Bring a bag lunch. After care available for additional fee. See website for registration information. $35.

723-9111. Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S.

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6th Annual Kwanzaa 7-Day Celebration.

The Greensboro Kwanzaa Collective presents this 7-day community event that includes African food, drumming, dancing, a marketplace, guest speakers, face painting, storytelling and more. Bring a dish to share with the community as your contribution. 3-6 p.m. $5-$10 for conference event. 582-0587.

Bethel AME Church, 200 N. Regan St., GSO. gsokwansaacollective.org.

2 SATURDAY

CARtoons! Family Saturday at New Winston Museum. Decompress from the holidays with a screening of lighthearted, transportation-themed vintage children’s cartoons from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Free popcorn. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 724-2842 ext.103. New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St., W-S. newwinston.org.

Saturday ART Jam! Bring the kiddos and make an exciting, new art project.

This program is lead by professional Team AFAS Art Instructor and Project Manager, Sherry Rose. Family/group participation is encouraged. All ages. Free. 12:30-3 p.m.

Unleashed Arts Center, 204 West 6th St., W-S. 723-4444. theafasgroup.com.

3 SUNDAY

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. Enjoy all the fun for half the cost. All ages. $4. 1-5 p.m.

Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

4 MONDAY

Burlington Youth Council. A community service organization for Alamance/Burlington middle- and high-school students. For more information or an application call 222-5134.

9th-12th grade (Junior Members: 6th-8th grade). Free. 6-7 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov.

Family Movie Night. Enjoy a rated-PG family movie. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 373-2925.

Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Maze Masters. Design your own marble track for individual play or tandem races with cardboard, straws and tape. All materials provided. This is a Guilford County Schools teacher workday program for school-age students. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 297-5000.

Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Teen to Teen Theatre & Video. Participants receive training in basic acting skills and

character development, plus helpful information about community-based assistance and learning to make healthy life choices. Ages 13-19. 7-8:45 p.m.

Free. 570-6516. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington, NC. burlingtonnc.gov.

5 TUESDAY

Homeschool/Small Group Day at SciWorks. “Pop, Bubble, Fizz” (grades K-4) at 10 a.m. and “Magical Mixtures” (grades 5-9) at 11 a.m. Group admission rates apply.

Registration is required. Call 714-7105 for information or to register. $3-$5.50. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

MOPS at First Presbyterian Church. Find practical help, personal mentoring, time to chat and more at this grassroots Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Child care is available. Registration required. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Cherry St., W-S. 1stpres.com/community/mops.

6 WEDNESDAY

Free Family Night at Greenhill. Come in, visit, play and explore ArtQuest, where studios are active, social spaces where families can create art and share ideas, create one-of-a-kind paintings and work with clay or new and unexpected materials at the hands-on exploration table. 5-7 p.m. Free.

333-7460. Greenhill, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. greenhillnc.org.

La Leche League of Winston-Salem.

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers welcome. 10 a.m. Free. 462-5782. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St., W-S. lllofnc.org.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to read to a therapy dog. To register, call 703-2930. Space is limited. For readers ages 5 to 11. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.

7 THURSDAY

Family Movie Night: “Winnie the Pooh.”

Enjoy this timeless classic about Pooh and his friends, based on the stories of A. A. Milne.

Rated G, 63 min, 2011. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

373-5838. Vance H. Chavis Lifelong Learning Branch Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Mocha Moms. A support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full time outside the home to devote more time to their families and communities. Free. 9:30

a.m. Georgia E. Taylor Recreation Center, 471 W. Clemmonsville Road, W-S. 650-7695.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. Stop by The Farmery for farm fresh, seasonal vegetables, which are harvested daily.

Shop local and support a good cause at the same time. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Home. 1-6 p.m. 721-7624. The Farm at The Children’s Home, 1001 Reynolda Road, W-S. childrenshomefarm.org.

8 FRIDAY

Bricks 4 Kidz presents: Super Hero/ Princess Night. Must have a minimum of 5 children registered to run event. For more information, please call 285-9893. Register online at bricks4kidz.com/piedmontnc.

Ages 6 and older. 6-9 p.m. $30. 285-9893.

Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. BurlingtonNC.gov/ thataways.

Family Flick Friday. Enjoy a free, familyfriendly and recently released movie. Free popcorn and drinks while supplies last. Call 703-2930 to find out what’s showing. Room 1 (Lower Level) 4-6 p.m. Free. 703-2930.

Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.

Jerry Hyman Day. Enjoy $2 admission as co-founder Mr. Jerry Hyman is honored.

Please bring a canned food items to donate to Backpack Beginnings. For a full list of needed donations and to find out more about this important nonprofit organization, visit backpackbeginnings.org. 9 a.m-5 p.m. 5742898. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. gcmuseum.com.

La Leche League of Greensboro. Join other pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers for breastfeeding information and support.

Babies and toddlers welcome. 10 a.m. Free.

644-1567. Leonard Recreational Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GSO. lllofnc.org.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

9 SATURDAY

Annual Tree Toss. Guests of all ages can design, create and decorate animal-friendly toys that will then be distributed by keepers to the big cats, wolves and other species at the center. The residents’ habitats will also be decorated with fragrant holiday trees, donated by Cranberry Tree Farm. This is a self-guided event. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $16-$24. 514-0155. Conservators Center, 676 E. Hughes Mill Road, Burlington. conservatorscenter.org.

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Daily in the Hoggatt House. All ages. Drop-in. 10 a.m-4 p.m.

Free. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. highpointmuseum.org.

10 SUNDAY

American Girl Doll Raffle at WFU Game. Wake Forest Women’s Basketball will be raffling off two American Girl Dolls at their game against the University of Virginia. The first 250 kids receive a Wake Forest Basketball doll-sized jersey. Entries to win will be free with a ticket to the game. Parking is free.

2-4 p.m. $5-$7. 758-5011. LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, W-S. wakeforestsports.com.

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Jan. 3 listing.

11 MONDAY

Teen to Teen Theatre & Video. See Jan. 4 listing.

CELEBRATING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. KIDZ’ KREW MOVIE: “SELMA, LORD, SELMA” Jan. 6. Watch this story based on a little girl’s memories of the Selma to Montgomery march with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 120 min, 1999. 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Free. 373-5838. Vance H. Chavis Lifelong Learning Branch Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

MOVIE: “OUR FRIEND MARTIN: AN ADVENTURE INSPIRED BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.” Jan. 12. Watch this inspiring movie in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 4-5 p.m. Free. 373-5810. McGirt-Horton Branch Library, 2501 Phillips Ave., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

TEAM TEEN: “I HAVE A DREAM … ” Jan. 14. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, participants will create items and assemble a mural comparing Dr. King’s dreams to theirs during this mural makerspace event.

7-8:30 p.m. Free. 373-5838. Vance H. Chavis Lifelong Learning Branch Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

THE HEAVY HITTERS OF SOUL CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Jan. 15. Old School new R&B concert performing Southern Soul music in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featuring Jeff Floyd, Lebrado, Pokey Bear, J. Red the Nephew and Nellie Tiger Travis. Presented by it’s Doable, Inc. 8 p.m. $35-$45. 887-3001.

High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. highpointtheatre. com.

Jan. 18. Eighty-seven balloons will be released at the conclusion of this uplifting family event, celebrated in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Program will include entertainment and a speaker. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 883-8599. All ages. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 8838599. Washington Terrace Park & Community Center, 101 Gordon St., HP. highpointnc.gov.

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Book and Cook: The ESY Kitchen Classroom Series. Each week, meet in The Edible Schoolyard kitchen classroom to combine literature and food. Kids will use fresh ingredients to create kid-friendly cuisine they’ll love making and eating. Ages 3-5. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $8-$12. 574-2898. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. gcmuseum.com.

MOPS at Gospel Baptist Church. Find practical help, personal mentoring, time to chat and more at this grassroots Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Child care is available.

Registration is required. Moms of Preschoolers. $55 per semester. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5945 N. Church St., GSO. 394-4895.

Zentangles for Teens. Beat the winter blues with some relaxing zentangles. For ages 12-18. To register, call 703-2930.

Room 7 (Lower Level). 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.

13 WEDNESDAY

Free Family Night at Greenhill. See Jan. 6 listing.

“Wizard of Oz.” Storybook Theatre presents this all-time favorite story. The company has been performing in the Triad area for over 20 years. They produce all original musical adaptations of your child’s favorite fairytales. All shows are designed to run 30-45 minutes. 10 a.m. $3.50. 420-9277. Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 5200 West Friendly Ave., GSO. storybooktheatre.net.

14 THURSDAY

Mocha Moms. See Jan. 7 listing.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

15 FRIDAY

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

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16 SATURDAY

Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots. A comedy duo that plays shows all over the U.S. and, to date, has raised over a million dollars to benefit various charitable causes. Signed to Black River Entertainment in 2015, their debut EP “The Raging Idiots Presents — The Raging Kidiots,” is available now and a full-

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length album will be released in 2016. 7:30-10 p.m. $25-$50.

333-2605. Carolina Theatre of Greensboro, 310 S. Greene St., GSO. carolinatheatre.com.

Community Music School Open House. UNC School of the Arts presents community music demonstrations and group music classes. 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Stevens Center of UNCSA, 405 W. Fourth St., W-S. uncsa.edu.

Saturday ART Jam! See Jan. 2 listing.

Stargazing at SciWorks. Join SciWorks staff and the Forsyth Astronomical Society for a free astronomy observation in the SciWorks parking lot using professional-grade telescopes.

In case of bad weather, call 767-6730 after 5:30 p.m. for an update. 6- 9 p.m. Free. 767-6730. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

17 SUNDAY

Family Games. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun and games, with Minute-To-Win-It favorites like Makin’ Pizza, Junk in Your Trunk, Movin’ On Up, Stack Attack and Nosedive. This is a Family Event for all ages. 3-5 p.m. Free. 297-5000. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Girls Nite In. A program empowering teen girls to make wise choices through addressing life-altering issues and negative cultural influences, thereby providing the tools to rescue them from self-destructive behavior. 6-8 p.m. 993-4447. Fountain of Life Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. girlsnitein. publishpath.com.

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Jan. 3 listing.

18 MONDAY

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

19 TUESDAY

Basic Archery Instruction for Youth. Participants will be taken through a lesson promoting safety and archery basics encouraging a focus on performing a proper shot: featuring an introduction to archery, safety on the range, using a string bow and 11 steps of archery success through the NASP curriculum. Registration required. Ages 9-12: 9 a.m.-noon; Ages 13-16: 2-5 p.m. Free. 229-3150. Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina, Clubhouse, 2704 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov.

Book and Cook: The ESY Kitchen Classroom Series. See Jan. 12 listing.

La Leche League of Kernersville. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers welcome. Free.

7 p.m. Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. lllofnc.org.

MOPS at First Presbyterian Church. See Jan. 5 listing.

20 WEDNESDAY

Free Family Night at Greenhill. See Jan. 6 listing.

21 THURSDAY

Family Fun Game Night. Bring the whole family to enjoy fun and games together. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 373-5838. Vance H.

› Chavis Lifelong Learning Branch Library, 900 S. Benbow Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Little Tykes. This brand new program focuses specifically on the developmental skills and interests of young children, ages 2 and 3. Children and their caregivers engage oneon-one through songs, stories, creating crafts and special activities within the museum exhibits. Healthy snack provided. 9-11 a.m. $6-$8. Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Mocha Moms. See Jan. 7 listing.

Soul Street Dance: Breakin’ Backwards. The music of Soul Street is an eclectic mix ranging from hip-hop to classical with high-energy movement that is sure to keep audiences of all ages entertained. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20.

887-3001. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. highpointtheatre.com.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

22 FRIDAY

Teen to Teen Game Night. Come out and bring your own games: video games, board games or card games.

There will also be BINGO, prizes and karaoke. Concessions available for a small cost. For more information, call 570-6516. Ages 13-19. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. $10.

Thataways Youth Center, 1331 Overbrook Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

23 SATURDAY

Annual Tree Toss. See Jan. 9 listing.

Blacksmith Demonstration. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces.

All ages. Drop in. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 885-1859.

High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. highpointmuseum.org.

Fun with Vessels. Join the Museum of Anthropology staff for this adult/youth workshop. Learn how ceramics have played a role in many cultures as function and art form. See pieces from around the world and then create your own.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $55 per adult/youth pair. 723-7395.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art, 251 N. Spruce St., W-S. sawtooth.org.

Saturday Fun Day. Arts and crafts and a field trip to the International Civil Rights Museum; lunch included. Call 883-3508 to register. Ages K-grade 5. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10.

883-8599. Oakview Recreation Center, 503 James Road, HP. highpointnc.gov.

Frozen Science Fun Day. Explore the Frozen world of ice and snow as you create a snowstorm in a test tube, make instant snow, experiment with dry ice and enjoy a meetand-greet with special guests Elsa and Anna. Included with museum admission. Inclement weather date: Jan. 30. 1-4 p.m. $9-$11. 767-6730. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

24 SUNDAY

Cookies and Cocoa Open House. Canterbury School invites parents to bring their children for refreshments and an informal tour of PreK- 4th grades. 3-4 p.m. Free.

288-2007. Canterbury School, Berry Hall, 2400 Old Lake Jeanette Road, GSO. canterburygso.org.

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Jan. 3 listing.

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25 MONDAY

Family Holiday Event: Tu B’Shevat. Learn about the Jewish New Year for Trees. Make a tree craft and enjoy fruit snacks. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 373-2925. Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Teen to Teen Theatre & Video. See Jan. 4 listing.

26 TUESDAY

Book and Cook: The ESY Kitchen Classroom Series.

See Jan. 12 listing.

MOPS at Gospel Baptist Church. See Jan. 12 listing.

27 Wednesday Free Family Night at Greenhill. See Jan. 6 listing.

28 THURSDAY

Mocha Moms. See Jan. 7 listing.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

JAN. 1-3 From Here to There Exhibit at SciWorks. How do we move things on land, sea and air? Discover the laws of gravity and motion as you float on a Hovercraft chair, move your boat through an authentic canal lock system, send colored balls zooming through air tubes, lift weights with pulleys, levers, pneumatics and hydraulics and more. $9-$11. 767-6730. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

Tanglewood Festival of Lights. Tanglewood Park’s rolling countryside is transformed into a winter wonderland of giant, twinkling snowflakes and whimsical scenes. In its 24th season, the event continues to be one of the largest and most spectacular light shows in the entire Southeast. 6-11 p.m. $15. 7036400. Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons. forsyth.cc/Parks/ Tanglewood/fol.

JAN. 1-31 Piedmont Winterfest. Outdoor ice skating, slide and snow play box. See website for hours and special activities. $6-$10. 207-5216. 106 Barnhardt St., GSO. piedmontwinterfest.com.

JAN. 2-FEB. 29 IceVenture. Decorate a snowman, build an igloo, go ice fishing, slide on the sock ice-skating rink and try your skill at the all-new snowball chute, even if the snow isn’t falling outside. Included in price of admission or museum membership. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7. 723-9111. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. childrensmuseumofws.org.

29 FRIDAY

Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft. Make your own paper plate polar bear. For ages 11 and younger. To register, call 703-2930. Room 1 (Lower Level). 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Free. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.

The Farmery Winter Harvest. See Jan. 7 listing.

30 SATURDAY

Ice Bowl Disc Golf Event. Bundle up and come play winter disc golf on a temporary course. The national “No Wimps, No Whiners” tradition of playing no matter the weather — rain, snow or perfect conditions — will be observed.

This is a random draw doubles event. 10 cans of food for local food bank + $2. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington Terrace Park and Community Center, 101 Gordon St., HP. highpointnc.gov.

Teen Talent Hour. Perform your talents in front of a live audience during Talent Hour. Ages 12-18. 3:30-4 p.m. Free.

373-5810. McGirt-Horton Branch Library, 2501 Phillips Ave., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

31 SUNDAY

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Jan. 3 listing.

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The Piedmont Parent calendar lists local and regional activies for children and families. To submit an event for consideration, visit piedmontparent. com or email calendar@piedmontparent.com by the 1st of the month for the next month's issue.

Readers, please call ahead to confirm dates and times. This calendar may include some events not intended for young children.

Nano. The 400-square-foot exhibit includes hands-on, interactive activities that invite exploration of nano phenomena and real-world applications and implications. Throughout the exhibition, interactive panels provide information on tiny solutions for big problems, exciting technologies inspired by nature and different perspectives on nanotechnology. $8. 574-2898. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. gcmuseum.com.

JAN. 5-8 TAG Lower School Exhibition. This exhibit includes works by students from local elementary schools. Also on exhibit at TAG: Warren Dennis: The Figure Evolves (Main Gallery); Coffee or Cocktail: An Occasional Table Exhibition (Gallery B); and American Gothic: Portraits in Charcoal (Hallway Gallery). Noon-5 p.m. Free. 887-2137. Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. tagart.org.

JAN. 16-FEB. 29 Motion Mania. This hands-on exhibit helps participants develop their skills of observation, investigation, questioning and experimentation as they discover what factors affect how things move. Included with museum admission. See website for museum hours. $9-$11. 767-6730. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

JAN. 22-24, 29-31 Doctor Dolittle. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in this big Broadway-sized family musical. All of the characters you’ve come to love through the stories of Hugh Lofting and the magical movie musical are given new life in the stage version. See website for performance times. $10-$15.

Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., GSO. ctgso.org.

JAN. 23, 25-30 I 2nd That Consignment Sale. Bring a large shopping bag or to store your goodies.

All major credit cards and cash are accepted, but no checks. Strollers are permitted.

No returns/All sales final. 978-9023. Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Education Building, 421 27th St. NW, W-S. i2ndthatsale.com.

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A LOOK AHEAD: FEBRUARY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY Feb. 6. High Point Historical Society hosts its annual tea party fundraiser. It will include goodies and a silent auction. 2-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. highpointmuseum.org.

SWEETHEART DANCE Feb. 6. Dance the night away with the ones you love. A family-friendly event with music and refreshments. There will be flowers and other goodies for sale. Ages 5-10 and their families. Call 883-3508 to register. 6-8 p.m. $12/family. Oakview Recreation Center, 503 James Road, HP. highpointnc.gov.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS LEGENDS Feb. 10-14. Experience unimaginable family fun as amazing performers from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination and now materialize before your eyes. For more information, including performance times, visit the website. $5-$25+. 800-745-3000. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., GSO. ringling.com.

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PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT AT SCIWORKS Feb. 12. Drop the kids, ages 4-11, at SciWorks and enjoy a Valentine’s date night or a stress-free evening of shopping. Children will receive a pizza dinner, museum exploration time, a planetarium show and other activities. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $5 for additional siblings. 767-6730. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

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ARTVENTURE WINTER DAY CAMP Feb. 15. Get ready to be hands-on along this art adventure.

Bring your imagination to life and experiment with the messiest of art supplies to create your own stunning works of art. Snacks provided. Bring bag lunch. After care available for additional fee. See website for registration information. $35. 723-9111. Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. childrensmuseumofws.org.

BARK, BUDS, LEAF SCARE AND MORE: TREE IDENTIFICATION IN WINTER Feb. 20. Participate in a hike on the forest trails to look closely at distinctive identifying features of trees and discuss their many uses, biology and natural history.

Families with children 7 and up are welcome to participate.

Please come prepared to walk in the woods. 10 a.m.-noon.

883-8531. Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, HP. highpointnc.gov.

POTATO CHIP TASTE TEST FOR TEENS Feb. 23. Find out about the African-American who invented the potato chip, then enjoy a potato chip taste test.

Let Janis or Stefanie know of any food allergies before participating. For youth in grades 6-12. Call the library at 703-2930 to register. 4-5 p.m. Free. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.

NATIONAL ENGINEER’S WEEK BRIDGE BUILDING COMPETITION Feb. 26. Test your skills building bridges. This competition involves a one-week term to complete the build.

Competition rules and materials must be picked up on Friday, February 19 by 6 p.m. All bridges will be tested to their breaking point at this event. For more details, please call 883-3407. Ages 9-14. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 883-3407.

Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP. highpointnc.gov.

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6-9 p.m. $30. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. BurlingtonNC.gov/thataways.

DISNEY’S FANTASIA — LIVE IN CONCERT Feb. 28. Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation with a live orchestra concert accompanying scenes from Walt Disney’s original “Fantasia” (1940) and Disney “Fantasia” 2000, highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Other iconic moments from Disney’s stunning footage will also be shown in high definition on the big screen. 5-7:30 p.m. Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex, 414 Deacon Blvd., W-S. ticketmaster.com.

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