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Children’s Museum of Alamance County Networking, door prizes, seminars and more!

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Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 8 a.m. Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem

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Recognition of Carolina Parenting’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50, the top companies in the state for working parents.

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Featuring our keynote speaker Dr. Julie Wayne, a work-life researcher and associate professor at WFU Schools of Business

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october Features

Boo Bash

Halloween party games for your tween or teen

Pumpkin Decor

Moms@Work

Meet this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Julie Wayne

Common Core Testing

Photo by Jonathan Burton Photography

10 ideas for this year’s jack-o’-lantern

Festival Fun

Our top picks for October events in the N.C. mountains

Understanding your child’s EOG/EOC results

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Kiptyn Mowery, 4, from Trinity, photographed by Adam Mowery Photography

Is My Kid OK? Signs of dangerous choking game

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Family Fyi Family Health 4 Ask the Teacher 4 Community News 5 Fab Finds 6 Craft Corner 7 Top 5 7

Editor’s Note

Growing Up Birds and bees

Family Fun

Children’s Museum of Alamance County

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Calendar of Events Piedmont Palette

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Savoring the Ordinary

eekday mornings are always a bit of a mad dash at my house with three kids at three different schools. There’s a flurry of activity between 6 and 9 a.m. when the youngest is dropped off at preschool. By 9:15 a.m., I’m home again and ready to enjoy a cup of coffee in peaceful silence before beginning my Piedmont Parent workday. I’m sure there are many parents who can relate, but it seems like the more I try to rush my kids, the slower they move. One recent morning, it was 5-year-old Jackson I “directed” with constant instructions for finishing his breakfast, brushing his teeth, getting dressed, finding his bookbag, shoes, etc. It was about 8:55 a.m. when I finally opened the garage door to leave for preschool. “We’re going to be late,” I said. With the door fully open, Jackson was ecstatic to find the driveway covered in leaves, and despite my request that he hurry and get in the car, he rushed out of the garage and proceeded to run in circles on the driveway and sidewalk with arms outstretched to greet the changing of seasons. I watched with delight as he ran around, and his smile and excitement were contagious. “It’s turning fall, Mommy!” Without Jackson’s enthusiasm, I would have driven over those leaves without even noticing them, and his small celebration of fall is a great reminder of what we miss when we’re in a hurry. I’m grateful that my kids do give me pause and allow me to savor seemingly ordinary moments. In this month’s issue, we share several ideas on how your own family can welcome fall. Writer Ginny Gaylor shares her top picks for family-friendly festivals and events taking part in the western part of our state (Fall Fun in the N.C. Mountains, page 10). Throwing a Halloween party? Writer Pam Molnar has tips to make your party enjoyable for older kids (7 Halloween Party Games for Tweens and Teens, page 12). Molnar also shares party food ideas for your tween’s next social gathering. Our October calendar is also packed with family-friendly fun. Don’t miss all of the events and activities starting on page 22 and our round-up of Halloween Happenings on page 25. And finally, we hope you will join us Wednesday, Oct. 23 for the 4th Annual Moms@Work at Benton Convention Center. This year’s event is a breakfast and expo, and it kicks off at 8 a.m. with Coffee & Contacts, a networking hour. At 9 a.m., we’ll enjoy breakfast and hear from Dr. Julie Wayne, our keynote speaker and associate professor at the Schools of Business at Wake Forest University. There will be work-life seminars, goody bags, door prizes and more. See page 16 to learn more about Dr. Wayne and find out how you can order tickets to our annual celebration of working moms. I hope to see you there, but I might be a few minutes late.

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Halloween Fun Piedmont Parent is celebrating Halloween with cute costumes, party ideas, the Triad’s best pumpkin patches, October fall festivals, Halloween safety tips, spooktacular recipes and so much more! Be sure to check out the PiedmontParent. com Holiday page this month for these stories and more.

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Moms at Work Piedmont Parent’s most popular annual event is Moms@Work, and it’s happening Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. To celebrate working moms, we’ll have tips for working from home, top 10 telecommuting jobs and more! Also, be sure to log onto PiedmontParent.com to order your tickets.

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Enter to Win This month we’re giving away four general admission tickets to a Children’s Theatre of WinstonSalem Saturday show! The 2013-14 season includes “City Mouse, Country Mouse,” “Peter Pan,” “The Monster Who Ate My Peas,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Stuart Little.” We’re also giving away a chance to win tickets to SciWorks’ “Trick-or-Treat in the Museum.” The event is Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.

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imprints Calling all little ones and their families Join us for storytime and fun activity! (Spanish & English)

DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 30 TIME: 11 am-Noon PLACE: Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem cost: FREE Email mpayton@imprintsforfamilies.org for more information. ImprintsForFamilies.org

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My child’s teacher asked me to schedule a conference with her because she described my daughter as being a “struggling student.” Is the teacher trying to tell me my child is now going to be placed in the special-education program?

You need to schedule a conference to find out what is going on. Struggling at the start of the school year certainly does not mean your child needs to be in special education. It sounds like the teacher is being proactive and wants to address ask the teacher any problems before they become more severe. Before the conference, write down a few questions such as the following: 1. What academic subject or subjects are causing my child to struggle? 2. What are your suggestions for ways that things can be turned around? 3. Can we look over some of my child’s academic work and see her specific difficulties?

of PiedmontParent.com visitors say say they get seven to nine hours of sleep on an average night. Another % also said they

4. Does my child need a tutor? 5. Do you offer before- or after-school help that my child can attend? 6. What are some ways that I can help my child? 7. Can we schedule a meeting in a few weeks to see how my child is making progress?

get about five to six hours of sleep. This compares to % who say they get fewer

than five hours of sleep on average per night.

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher. com or go to dearteacher.com. — Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts

Human cells respond in healthy, unhealthy ways to happiness types Not all human happiness is created equal, according to new research led by Barbara L. Fredrickson, psychology professor at UNChealth Chapel Hill. Researchers found that the sense of well-being derived from “a noble purpose” may provide cellular health benefits, though “simple self-gratification” may have negative effects. The researchers studied “two basic forms of well-being: a ‘hedonic’ form representing an individual’s pleasurable experiences, and a deeper ‘eudaimonic’ form that results from striving toward meaning and a noble purpose

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beyond simple self-gratification,” wrote Fredrickson. Examples of the two forms include the difference between enjoying a good meal and feeling connected to a larger community through a service project. Both provide a sense of happiness, but each is experienced very differently in the body’s cells. While eudaimonic well-being was, indeed, associated with a significant decrease in the stress-related gene expression profile, hedonic well-being was associated with a significant increase in the profile. The researchers suggest that people who experience more hedonic than eudaimonic well-being consume the emotional

equivalent of empty calories. “We can make ourselves happy through simple pleasures, but those ‘empty calories’ don’t help us broaden our awareness or build our capacity in ways that benefit us physically,” Frederickson said. “At the cellular level, our bodies appear to respond better to a different kind of well-being, one based on a sense of connectedness and purpose.” Source: The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, July 29, 2013 — Katherine Kopp

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Celebrate families, food and fun at the annual KingFest Held on the first Saturday of October each year, KingFest is slated for Oct. 5 in Central Park in King at 302 Kirby Road. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a car show, live music, kids’ activities and more. Youngsters may bring along their fishing gear and compete in the Youth Fishing Tournament, which begins at 10:15 a.m. Preschoolers can enjoy activities at the Little Folks Tent, and older siblings can decorate a pumpkin or head for the field of inflatable attractions. Children won’t want to miss the friendly competition in the McDonald’s Kids’ Olympics in the afternoon as they

compete for medals in such events as the McFlurry Hurry and the Big Mac Sack Attack. And the day won’t be complete without a ride on the Unlimited Success/STOP Coalition train. While in the cabin area, slip in a little education with a tour of the historic Spainhour Cabin and watch the heritage crafters demonstrate their skills. Groups, including scout troops and classes, can enter the scarecrow contest in hopes of winning one of the cash prizes. Admission, parking and most events are free. For more information, go to kingnc.com or call 983-9308.

Center for Visual Arts hosts Rockin’ Chalk Party

CROP Hunger Walk to be held Oct. 20 This year’s CROP Hunger Walk will be take place Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. (registration starts at 1:30 p.m.) at Corpening Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem. The route is about two miles, beginning on the greenway across from Corpening Plaza and going through Old Salem and God’s Acre. The goal is to raise $100,000 through the participation of 2,000 walkers. First held in Forsyth County in 1979, CROP Hunger Walk is an annual event that combines fun and fundraising to raise money for hungry people locally and around the world. Proceeds are shared with 75 percent going to Church World Service, an international service agency, and 25 percent going to Crisis Control Ministry and Sunnyside Ministry to help support their hunger alleviation programs in Forsyth County. To sign up as a team recruiter contact Francie Scott, recruitment chair, at recruiter@cropwalkforsyth.org or call Judie Holcomb-Pack at 724-7875, ext. 1040. Participation is free, but walkers are asked to secure sponsor donations. For additional information, go to cropwalkforsyth.org.

As a part of the 17 Days Greensboro Arts and Music Festival, the Center for Visual Arts will host a Rockin’ Chalk Party on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Sponsored by Downtown Greensboro, the Rockin’ Chalk Party is presented by PhotoBiz and the Center for Visual Arts in Greensboro (CVA) as a fundraiser for the CVA. The event will take place in the PhotoBiz parking lot, 516 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro. Admission is free. Families are invited to participate in arts and crafts, including drawing with chalk, face painting, tie-dye, balloon art and more. The event will also include live music, food and more. A chalk-drawing competition will be open to artists and artist groups of all ages. Registered artists or groups will get various colors of chalk and a large section of sidewalk. There will be a family/group category and a solo artist category, with prizes awarded in each. Pre-registration for the contest is strongly suggested. For more information about the event or to register for the contest, go to rockinchalkparty. photobiz.com.

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Seeds of thought

Synchronized e-book lighting

Seeds of Thought gives customers the opportunity to write and digitally store a letter to themselves, their children, or an important friend or family member in a secure time capsule, which can then be delivered to the recipient up to 20 years in the future. Prices start at $15. seedsofthought.com.

Philips and The Walt Disney Co. have teamed up to offer the Philips Disney Imaginative Lighting portfolio of products, some of which combine LED technology with e-books, and other lighting products for children. Children and parents connect e-books with lighting to create an interactive experience that synchronizes changing colored light with classic Disney stories. The product line, available in select stores Oct. 1, includes a Mickey Starter Kit, Softpals Mike and Sulley LED nightlights, princess LED “candles” that emulate the flicker of real candles, and more. newscenter.philips.com/us_en (click on “News”).

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What are your Halloween family traditions? “We are lucky to live in a neighborhood that goes allout for Halloween. I make my kids’ costumes — a sting ray and shark this year in honor of our new aquarium. I also make popcorn balls and caramel apples. And we enjoy a large potluck with our neighbors and yes, we even bob for apples! Can’t wait.” — Laura B. Piedad “We love Halloween! The kids get to wear their costumes to school for a schoolwide parade and then celebrate fall parties in their classrooms. Then we come home, relax for a bit, eat dinner and then head back out in our huge neighborhood to trick-or-treat with friends and family.” — Cindy Mueller Owen “We have a 1-year-old, and last year we attended Pinedale Church’s Halloween bash. The best! My husband and I were ‘Thing 1’ and ‘Thing 2,’ and our daughter, who was 4 months old at the time, was Cat in the Hat!” — Lauren Bowen “I take off work and let the kids stay home from school. It’s our ‘floating holiday.’ ” — Kiesha Battles

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Fantastical costumes Take Halloween creativity up a notch this year with Wishcraft’s unique, ornately decorated costumes. From sea-inspired Loch Ness monster and Queen of Atlantis costumes, to colorful candy fairy and stained-glass fairy regalia, your child’s costume might just win the “most unique” and “most beautiful” prizes. chasing-fireflies.com.

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Pinecone Spider and Pumpkin

pumpkin • Pinecone • 2-3 orange pipe cleaners • 1 green pipe cleaner • Scissors • Craft glue or glue gun

spider • Pinecone • 4 pipe cleaners • Scissors • 2 wiggly eyes • Craft glue or glue gun

1. Starting near top of pinecone, wedge end of first craft corner

1. Turn pinecone on its side. Using a small amount of glue, wedge the center of each pipe cleaner into several little slots on the pinecone to form four legs on each side. 2. Turn pinecone over and bend each pipe cleaner to form eight legs. Trim as necessary to make legs look proportional to size of pinecone body. 3. Glue wiggly eyes on the large end of pinecone, and your spider is ready!

orange pipe cleaner into a slot and secure with a dot of glue if needed. 2. Wind pipe cleaner around pinecone, wedging into slots to secure as you go. When you near the end of the first orange pipe cleaner, twist it together with the second pipe cleaner to make one continuous orange strand. Continue wrapping, using a third pipe cleaner if necessary, until you reach the bottom and secure end with glue. 3. Trim green pipe cleaner to about 2-3 inches. Secure to top of pinecone and curl end slightly to form stem. — Renee Canada

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Halloween safety tips

1 Keep toxins out of costumes. If you’re planning to

use face paint or makeup, use natural and non-toxic beauty products.

2 Plan your night ahead. Start outside well before

the sun has set (daylight hours are safest for trick-ortreating).

3 Wear bright colors and/or add reflective tape

to costumes. Kids, both young and old, should use reflective tape on their treat bags or costumes so vehicles can see them from a good distance away.

4 Accompany small children all the way to the doors. Hold hands all the way to the door and don’t even bother to ring the doorbell on an unlit front porch.

check candy before eating it. Be careful that 5 Always everything is sealed and safe. — honest.com

Make your own trick-or-treat bags Use (and decorate) household items to collect candy in. A bucket, pillowcase, or old even an old bag can be decorated inexpensively at home — and reused year after year.

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is my kid ok?

Know the signs of dangerous ‘choking game’

By Regina Alexander

I recently read an article about a boy who died while playing a choking game. I also heard a similar story about a kid at my niece’s school. This is alarming. What should I know about these games, and how do I know if my kids are playing them?

The stories of kids and teens dying due to risky games are tragic. Kids are trying to have fun and often don’t understand the risks they are taking. The brains of pre-adolescents and adolescents crave novelty, meaning they are always looking for some new experience to enjoy. Engaging in choking games and similar types of play brings about a feeling of elation similar to being high. Unfortunately, kids believe these games are safer than chemical highs. Other popular but dangerous games include inhaling or huffing household products (which can kill brain cells and result in coma, brain damage or death) and swallowing powdered cinnamon (which can cause aspiration, pneumonia or other lung infections and is especially dangerous for people with asthma or allergies). A variation on what is called “the Cinnamon Challenge” is inhaling the spice rather than swallowing it. Just how prevalent are these dangerous games? In a study of 82 choking game deaths that occurred during a 12-year period, the average age of participants was 12, but the youngest death was a 6-year-old. Other studies indicate that one in seven college students has played the choking game. Children of all ages are engaged in these thrill-seeking behaviors. On top of that, it is believed that these numbers are much lower than the actual incidence of children playing these games. If your child has been engaging in

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In a study of 82 choking game deaths that occurred during a 12-year period, the average age of participants was 12, but the youngest death was a 6-year-old. Other studies indicate that one in seven college students has played the choking game. Children of all ages are engaged in these thrill-seeking behaviors.

choking games, you may see signs such as: • Bruising around the neck • Headaches • Changes in personality and ability to concentrate • Belts, ropes or cords out of place • Unexplained markings on furniture Signs and symptoms of huffing include: • Unexplained headaches • Nose bleeds • Change in personality (especially increased irritability, memory problems and trouble concentrating) • Lack of coordination or confusion • Discarded rags or chemical containers • Smell of chemicals on the breath and clothes Since kids generally engage in these behaviors looking for thrills and excitement, prevention includes encouraging kids to take up safer behaviors. Many pre-teens and teens get joy from physical or creative activities. Encourage your kids to take part in sports, dancing,

martial arts or some other exciting activity. Another way to combat the appeal of these games is to be open with your kids about the risks associated with them. Talk to them about these games — the attraction and the results. Use news articles or stories about other kids to back up your statements. Remember not to lecture — this generally leads kids to discount their parents’ warnings and may attract them to the behaviors. Instead, ask your kids whether they’ve heard of these or other related games, and explore safer ways to meet their desire for thrills and excitement. Explain that although there are no illegal chemicals involved, using any kind of chemical in a different way than it is intended is extremely dangerous. Tell them that everyone’s body has different limits, and pushing the body to these limits can backfire at any time. This may also be a good time to talk about other dangerous activities, such as prescription drug abuse. As always, make sure they know that they can come to you with questions or problems without being judged. There is no way to always know what our kids are doing or to ensure that they won’t engage in these or other risky activities. Giving them the information they need to make difficult decisions and having a relationship where they can come to you for help or support is crucial. Regina Alexander is a licensed clinical social worker. She works as a counselor at Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital. Submit your questions to “Is My Kid OK?” by emailing sherri.mcmillen@conehealth.com.

growing up

Having ‘the talk’ about ‘birds and bees’ By Malia Jacobson | Freelance writer and mother of two

If the thought of taking about sex with your kids makes you sweat bullets, you’re not alone. More than half of parents haven’t discussed sex with their preteen, according to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation. But it’s not something you should skip, according to experts. The “birds and bees” talk builds the foundation for an healthy attitude toward sexuality and an open dialogue with your child that continues through adolescence, says Laurie Watson, licensed marriage family therapist and clinical director of Awakenings — Center for Intimacy and Sexuality in Raleigh. Here’s how to approach the topic with your children, from preschool through the teen years.

Ages 0-6

Puzzle pieces

Though toddlers and preschoolers are too young for clinical descriptions or copious details, it’s never too early to begin preparing for a healthy understanding of sex. “Young children have a natural curiosity about their own bodies and the bodies around them,” says Watson. “Talking about bodily functions, gender differences and sex should simply be a woven continual conversation.” Beginning in toddlerhood, all children should learn the names of their body parts, including their genitals. Children may begin to ask questions about where babies come from around age 5 or 6. This doesn’t need to be an anxiety-filled discussion; keep answers simple and straightforward, without going into too many specifics. There’s plenty of time for that later. “Once children understand the basic anatomical differences between men and women, you might explain that babies are made by two bodies fitting together like a puzzle,” says Watson.

Ages 7-12

Personality pointers

The best way to talk about sex depends on your child’s personality: Some kids are full of questions, while others specialize in squirming and eye-rolling when parents go anywhere near the topic. Whatever you child’s personality type, keep talking, says Watson. “Curious children will easily expand your conversations. Avoidant children certainly still need the information. Anxious kids also should be assured that their lack of interest or even disgust is normal but that eventually they will enjoy this wonderful aspect of special relationships.” If the child hasn’t brought up the subject by age 8, the parent needs to assume responsibility for covering most general topics, says Watson. By age 12, a child should know facts about conception, pregnancy and birth; that sex is part of loving adult relationships and feels good; puberty-related body changes; how to handle increasing feelings for love objects; the meaning of slang words and jokes; and their family’s social and moral values regarding sexual expressions.

Ages 13-18

Open platform

Sex is very much on the minds of most teens, says Susan Kuczmarski, author of “The Sacred Flight of the Teenager: A Parent’s Guide to Stepping Back and Letting Go.” Unfortunately, few adults initiate conversations about sex with their teens, but they should, says Kuczmarski. “The most important thing you can do is talk. This establishes openness between you and your teen on sex-related issues. You want your teen to feel comfortable coming to you to talk later, and the best way to ensure this future dialogue is to initiate it early yourself.” Can’t muster enough cool to bring it up? That’s OK, says Kuczmarski. “If you’re not comfortable talking about sex, fake it. Comfort will grow with frequency.” Many small conversations are better than one or two “big” ones, she notes; conversations about sex, dating, love, desire and even passion should be discussed casually and often. “Ideally, if you started talking when they were younger, you’ll be more comfortable talking as your child enters the teen years. If you didn’t, there is no time like right now. So just start.”

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Fall fun in the N.C. mountains By Ginny Gaylor

The North Carolina mountains are something special any time of year, but when fall approaches, they really shine. What better way to enjoy all the beauty and fun that the region has to offer than with a family-friendly festival or event? Here are our top picks for October.

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk Downtown Asheville Art District Friday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. ashevilledowntowngalleries.org Expose the family to a bit of artistry as you stroll through the 25 downtown venues featuring the work of local craftsmen. There are galleries, studios and museums included in the Art Walk, all within a half-mile radius.

Maggie Valley Oktoberfest Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road Friday, Oct. 4, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, noon-11 p.m. maggievalleyoktoberfest.com Honoring the many fine German traditions associated with Oktoberfest, the first annual Maggie Valley event

will feature customary German foods such as bratwursts, Bavarian soft pretzels and, of course, beer. There will also be live music, arts and craft vendors, games, dancing, and a children’s stage and play area.

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Main and Ninth streets, North Wilkesboro Saturday Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AppleFestival.net

Boone Heritage Festival

One of Wilkes County’s biggest fundraisers, the Apple Festival highlights Appalachian heritage through a variety of arts and crafts, and entertainment. The festival is expecting 425 arts and crafts vendors, 100 food concessions, and four stages featuring bluegrass, country, folk and gospel music. Cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers provide additional entertainment.

Mars Hill Heritage Festival Main Street, Mars Hill Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. marshillheritagefestival.org This family-friendly event features more than 75 local arts and crafts

Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight

vendors with locally made jams, jellies and other tasty treats. Interested in learning a new hobby? There will be craft demonstrations, too. Kids and adults will enjoy the traditional mountain music as well. Now in its 18th year, the Heritage Festival is held in the picturesque downtown and nearby Mars Hill College.

Farm City Day Jackson Park, Hendersonville Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. historichendersonville.org Take a step back in time to learn how people once worked North Carolina’s rich land. Farm City Day features antique farm equipment (alongside more modern tools), as well as several free family-focused activities. Enjoy live music, clogging or square dancing, peruse the variety of arts and crafts, let the kids play games, or simply enjoy the many delicious food offerings.

Photo by Monty Combs

Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight

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2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:30-9 p.m. $12 for children ages 8-12; $18 for adults grandfather.com Make your reservation now to experience the mountains after dark

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and Dad can enjoy the work of local artisans and craftsmen, as well as the delicious Bavarian (and American) cuisine offered.

36th Annual Woolly Worm Festival NC 184/NC 105, Banner Elk Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $5; $2 for ages 5-12; free for ages 0-4. woollyworm.com

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain

Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express 226 Everett St., Bryson City Oct. 5-6, Oct. 11-13, Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 Departures at 3 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Adults, $55; ages 2-12, $31; under 2, free gsmr.com Prepare for the Great Pumpkin’s visit by buying a ticket to this kidfocused event. Enjoy a narration of Charles Schultz’s classic story “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” while riding a train around the Pumpkin Patch. Kids can wear their costumes and enjoy a photo op with Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy, as well as campfire marshmallows, a coloring station, temporary tattoos, trick-or-

treating, a bouncy house, hayrides and live music.

Boone Heritage Festival Daniel Boone Park 591 Horn in the West Drive Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. booneheritagefestival.com Enjoy 18th-century re-enactors, historical demonstrations, craft vendors, kids’ activities, music, a flatfoot dance workshop and showcase, storytelling, and more.

Oktoberfest 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Free oktoberfest.skisugar.com Held at Sugar Mountain Resort, the 23rd Annual Oktoberfest lets you bring out the beer stein and put on your dirndl to have a great, fun-filled time for the whole family. Kids will love the hay rides, inflatable bounce houses, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a climbing wall and a chance to meet Sugar Bear and Sweetie Bear. Mom

Help celebrate the coming winter and the snow season by buying a ticket for the Woolly Worm Festival. Where else can your woolly worm participate in a race up a string for the honor of predicting the severity of the coming winter? In addition to the races, there will be crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. A portion of the proceeds from the event goes to support children’s charities throughout the county. Ginny Gaylor is a freelance writer/editor based in Greensboro and mom of one. Visit her website at ginnygaylor.com.

Photo courtesy Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

and get in the spirit for Halloween. Families with children 8 and older can enjoy stories told by firelight and rare after-dark tours of Grandfather Mountain, including a visit to a bear habitat and an owl prowl. Learn interesting historical facts about the area as you meet the mountain’s nocturnal residents.

Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express

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7 Halloween party games for tweens, teens By Pam Molnar

to the ground and roll him down a race course. When he gets to the finish line, stand him back up and completely unwrap him. For a longer race, rewrap the next person and race back to the other end.

Halloween has always been an exciting holiday for kids. They get dressed up, hang out with friends and know that “trick or treat” means free candy. But once they hit middle Halloween egg hunt. Fill plastic eggs or plastic pumpschool, costumes are no longer cool, and their days of trickkins with candy and hide around the room or outdoors. Take or-treating reluctantly come to an end. In an effort to keep the advantage of the early setting sun and search for the eggs with holiday fun for teens, why not throw a party? flashlights. I know what you thinking — “How am I going to come up with entertainment that is not lame and will keep everyone Bubble gum pie. Fill a pie plate with whipped cream amused?” Simple! Check out these teen-approved party games and bury a couple pieces of unwrapped bubble gum inside. that will challenge, gross out and Using only his or her face, the deliver hours of good times and first kid to find the bubble gum, laughter. Party Food chew it and blow a bubble wins.

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1. Go fishing. Fill a small

swimming pool with water. On the bottom of the pool, place several marbles. Set as many chairs around the pool as will fit. Ask your guests to sit in the chairs and remove their shoes and socks. That’s right! They are going fishing for marbles with their feet. Add a little fear and anticipation by blindfolding the participants or turning off the lights.

2. Pumpkin face. Have the

kids put a layer of Vaseline on their faces. Pour several round cheese puffs on a long table. On go, each person has to cover their face with the puffs without using their hands. Set the timer for one minute, and the person with the most puffs wins. This is a great photo opportunity!

3. Plastic wrap mummy

race. Break the group into teams. Choose one person from each team to wrap in plastic wrap (from the neck down). As soon as the mummy is wrapped, the team has to gently lower him

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Tired of pizza? Try these dinner options for your next tween or teen gathering.

1. Hot dogs on a stick: Leave the mess outside and let the kids roast their own hot dogs over a fire pit. 2. Taco bar: Make your own tacos with all the fixings. 3. Spaghetti and meatballs: Whether the kids like red sauce or plain with butter, pasta is always a hit. 4. Comfort food: Fried or baked chicken, mac and cheese, and baked beans. 5. Soup, salad and bread sticks: Great makeahead meal that is perfect for a fall evening. 6. Pizza fondue: Warm pizza sauce in a pot and use pepperoni sticks, mozzarella cheese cubes and bread as dippers. 7. Sliders: Pulled pork, chicken or mini-burgers. Serve with a side of coleslaw or fruit salad. 8. Sub sandwiches and chips: Order from your favorite deli or make your own. This quick meal is a crowd pleaser! 9. Baked potato bar: Serve potatoes with sour cream, cheese, bacon, broccoli or chili. 10. Breakfast for dinner: Serve trays of breakfast casserole, bacon or silver dollar pancakes.

Guess the candy bar. Melt five different candy bars separately in the microwave. Be sure to crush up any large pieces. Place each melted mess inside a clean disposable diaper and place on the table. Have the kids smell or taste what’s in the diaper to determine the type of candy bar.

7. LCR. This is a great way to

end the night. LCR is a popular dice game that can be played with any size group. You can either buy the LCR dice or use regular dice and determine which number is L, C and R. Normally you would play with chips or coins, but since it’s Halloween, use candy. Every player starts with three candies. As you roll, the candy goes to the left, right or into a bowl in the center. The winner is the person holding the last piece of candy. Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mom of two teens and a tween. All of their parties include good food, lots of laughter and of course, games!

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10 ideas for pumpkin decorating By Kerrie McLoughlin

In addition to candy and costumes, one of the best parts of Halloween is turning a pumpkin into something cool, crazy or scary. The traditional way to do that is to carve out a face or other neat design, but you obviously canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hand a kid a sharp knife. So how do you get little ones involved in the creation of their dream pumpkin?

1. Colored markers are

the perfect way to draw whatever you like. Younger kids can scribble (or color in pictures you draw), while older kids can write words, draw cats or witches.

2. Break out some stencils,

glitter, sequins and glue to bedazzle any pumpkin. The pumpkin embodies Halloween, so stencils can be any shape or size. Why not make some glittery green pine trees or pink hearts on that nice orange canvas?

3. For something completely different but in

keeping with the holiday, have your child paint a

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pumpkin white. Then glue on some store-bought black cobwebs (or create them using yarn). The final step is to attach some plastic spiders for a creepy, crawly pumpkin.

4. Paint a pumpkin black and decorate it using

white paint to make a witchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, a family of ghosts, a skeleton or just the word BOO!

5. Paint a pumpkin gold or silver

and let your child have fun gluing on candy corn, jelly beans in assorted colors and other colorful candies. See if he can make a pattern or his initial on the pumpkin using these treats.

Now your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pumpkin can match her costume! Mr. Potato Head pumpkin-decorating kits are all the rage these days and can be found at virtually any store that sells Halloween decorations. Kits are sold in many types, like witch, vampire, pirate, fireman, princess and more. You can also easily find kits to create well-known pumpkin characters such as Elmo or Angry Birds. An added bonus is that some of these kits are reusable, so they are friendly to the environment.

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Along the lines of Mr. Potato Head, there are several kits available (plastic or wood) that allow kids to mix and match silly ears, eyes, mouths and more to attach to the pumpkin.

8. Create your own pumpkin family. You can

buy a mini-pumpkin to represent a baby in your family, a large one for a dad or mom, and mediumsize pumpkins for children. Raid the craft drawer and let the kids glue on cut-out felt and yarn for clothing and hair, buttons and ribbon for additional decorations.

Have a ball! My youngest son is in love with any sport that involves a ball. He would be thrilled to help paint a pumpkin white like a baseball and draw on some red stitching. You can also make a basketball or soccer ball out of a pumpkin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw it!

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Cut shapes from sponges, put some washable paint in small bowls and let your little one have some stamping fun on a pumpkin. Kerrie McLoughlin is the homeschooling writer mom of five who blogs about the controlled chaos at TheKerrieShow.com.

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work-life balanace

Wake Forest University work-family researcher to speak at Moms@Work By Shannon Koontz

If anyone knows about workfamily balance, it’s Julie Holliday Wayne, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Business at Wake Forest University and keynote speaker for Piedmont Parent’s Moms@ Work Breakfast & Expo to be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 8 a.m. at Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Dr. Wayne is a busy mom, too. She and her husband of 19 years, Michael, are raising three kids — Jackson, 12; Aubrey, 8; and Luke, 6. Dr. Wayne is also one of the country’s leading researchers on the relationship between work and family. She has studied the challenges created by the changing roles of men and women in the workplace, including sexual harassment, workplace diversity and work-family experiences. One of her major research interests has been studying the positive aspects of work and family. Instead of focusing on workfamily “conflict,” she studies how work and family can benefit one another, and how achieving

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work-life balance creates a happier and healthier employee, and ultimately, a more productive workplace. “My perspective regarding work-life balance is not how work and family interfere with one another, but I look at the positive aspects of work and family, and how individuals, employers and families can facilitate performance in every area of a person’s life,” Dr. Wayne says. Dr. Wayne also studies biases against underrepresented groups in organizations; for example, she has studied perceptions of men using family leave, as well as same-sex sexual harassment. Dr. Wayne has received several awards and recognitions for her teaching and research. In 2007 she was named a finalist for the Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award recognizing the “best of the best” in work-family research. She has also consulted with many organizations on fostering work-life balance, created focus groups, developed employee attitude surveys and feedback, and conducted workshops on personality and teamwork.

Breakfast & Expo Piedmont Parent’s 4th Annual Moms@Work Breakfast & Expo Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 8 a.m. Benton Convention Center 301 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem Advance tickets are required. Tickets are $25. Tables (10 tickets) are $220. Order tickets online at piedmontparent.com/momsatwork.

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education

What’s the Score?

Understanding your child’s EOG/EOC test results By Beth Shugg

Remember those Common Core State Standard test scores your student never received last June? The N.C. Department of Instruction delayed reporting them to the N.C. State Board of Education so that a thorough analysis of the scores could take place, since the tests had been aligned to the first year of the new Common Core State Standards and N.C. Essential Standards curriculums. NCDPI is expected to release your child’s test report in November. To help parents understand what their child’s report means, we asked Tammy Howard, NCDPI’s director of accountability services, to answer some questions about the Common Core State Standard test scores.

When and where will the 2012-13 results be posted or distributed for students and parents to see?

The 2012-13 results will be presented to the State Board of Education in November. After the results have been approved, students will receive individual reports with their test results — most likely in November. Schools usually send the reports home with students, often with their report card. Each school with test scores

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(schools with grades 3-12) will have results. School growth will also be reported and available to the public via the Internet, however this year’s results are being considered transitional. (URL not yet available.)

How will individual student results be presented? Will they follow a numerical system, as before?

Typically student results are displayed as a scale score, an achievement level and a percentile.

I’ve heard that the 2012-13 test scores will show a drop in the number of students who passed, and that fewer students are expected to meet the new standards. Why?

We have raised expectations for students to better prepare them for career and college. With this shift in expectations, we are not surprised that scores will not be as high as usual, but with time we know students will improve and show they are learning more than ever.

How will school growth results be reported?

Growth will be reported for each school using EVAAS, the Education Value Added Assessment System. EVAAS is based on performance on the English language arts/ reading, mathematics, and science EOGs and EOCs (end-of-grade and end-of-course tests). Growth is not reported at the individual student level, but rather at the school level.

How did teachers determine which students passed or failed last school year without access to the 2012-13 EOC/EOG test results, since reporting the results was delayed until now?

There are no state-level policies requiring the use of EOGs/EOCs for promotion. There may be some local policies, and in those situations it is up to the district to determine how to promote without a test score. (Check with your child’s principal to see how your school district handled this.)

How much of last year’s tests will you retain for the final versions being created this school year? What other changes do you expect to make in this year’s endof-grade/course tests?

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There will not be any major changes to the test blueprint, which is the determination of the number of items that measure each content standard. The tests measure the same skills and content from one year to another. In some cases, the items (questions or problems) may be the same, but the key is that the forms have the same blueprint and the same statistical parameters.

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Children’s Museum of Alamance County is an ideal Triad daytrip By Mike Cockman

How often does your family set out on a small adventure to an unknown place? Although it’s exciting, you never know if it’ll become one of those trips you recall with a smile or regret. If your family is like mine, you love exploring new places but have a fallback list of tried-and-true destinations when you prefer a daytrip that requires little planning. It’s a rare occurrence when these two are the same. Recently, we penciled in such a place to the top of our list — the Children’s Museum of Alamance County. The museum and surrounding town brought together elements for a perfect daytrip. For me it was an easy drive, educational experience and an inexpensive admission. For my daughter Katie and her friend Kate, both 8, it was kid paradise. In fact, they bubbled with delight from the time we got there until hours later when I had to drag them away. Our experience began with the morning sun smiling on the entrance as the girls ran ahead, their imaginations in full gear creating butterflies in their bellies. Inside, we were greeted by colorful fish overhead and joyful noises of children echoing around us. The building is spectacular and was designed by Haizlip Studio, a quirky team of architects and designers from Asheville with experience in creating educational, inspirational places for children. Inside, the first thing you notice is a sculpture that looks like a giant, leafy beanstalk growing toward a ceiling window. On it, some kids are climbing, while others

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The Children’s Museum of Alamance County is a 14,000-square-foot facility with eight interactive exhibits including The Luckey Climber.

are standing below peering upward. It’s an authentic piece designed by Tom Luckey, an American sculptor and architect. He became famous with these abstract Luckey Climbers that have become coveted centerpieces of children’s museums across North America. The first section, the Building Zone, was a kid-friendly construc-

tion site. Trucks were being pushed by little boys making truck sounds. An engineer with a ponytail was building a skyscraper with Legos. All the workers were quietly engaged; only a few leaning on shovels. The girls enjoyed the Health Center where they pretended to be nurses, taking their job of attending to babies in the maternity ward seriously.

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They wore authentic nurses’ outfits, stethoscopes around their necks, each consoling a swaddled baby receiving loads of attention. Infants were fed, dressed, undressed, weighed and heartbeats were checked. Each section of the museum was just as wondrous. A science area fascinated a boy in a yellow tank top while he was exploring a senses display. An art room where Katharine, an intern from Elon, helped kids create pig faces using buttons and glue and other crafty things. One child exclaimed, “This is fun!” while squeezing glue onto construction paper. After fun in the art room, we realized we were hungry. Fortunately, there are several options within walking distance. We chose Graham Soda Shop. I ordered a Carolina burger, fries and sweet tea, and the kids had hot wings and a cheeseburger along with cold Sprites. The small-town ambiance was as authentic as the Carolina burger. Returning to the museum, my kids enjoyed the post office with letters and packages, grandma’s house with a banging screen door, and the barnyard and farmers market where they both appreciated some quiet time with a book. The outside area was fun, too, with a sandy beach with

toys, a babbling brook with pretend fish, and an expansive grassy area to run off any remaining energy. And not one kid, anywhere, was playing a game on a cell phone. Before leaving, the girls begged to go back to their favorite section, Jane’s Cafe. This cafe was similar to where we had lunch, except the staff was shorter, and some wore diapers. I sat down at a table while the girls donned their aprons and imaginations. While they were picking out their outfits, I was immediately served a pan pizza and a carton of juice by a curly haired waitress wearing a Biscuitville apron. Next a toddler brought me some ice cream and a menu. It was the highlight of our trip. When it was time to head home, the girls didn’t want to leave, but my promise that we would come back one day made it a little easier for them to hang up their aprons and say goodbye to new friends.

If You Go Children’s Museum of Alamance County 217 S. Main St., Graham childrensmuseum ofalamance.org 228-7997 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission: $5 for ages 1 and up

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october events

Oct. 1-31 Metabolic Effect for Moms. Bring your kids to the playground to get some energy out while you exercise. Intense Metabolic Effect workouts are 30 minutes so your kids won’t have time to start fussing. Bring a mat, hand weights if you have them and water. $10 per class; attend multiple classes per week for discounts. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Tanglewood Shelter 4 by the Playground, Clemmons. projectmomsanity.com. “Animated” at Green Hill. “Animated” is an exhibition of works by contemporary N.C. artists who are inspired by or incorporate the animated image. Free. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 2-5 p.m. Green Hill Center for N.C. Art, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. 333-7460. greenhillcenter.org. “Life After Death: The Day of the Dead in Mexico.” MOA’s annual exhibit includes new information with sections about the celebrations history and its unique folk art. The centerpiece is a traditional Mexican ofrenda: a home altar with sugar skulls, colorful tissue-paper cutouts, food and beverages, marigolds, and photos of deceased relatives to honor the dead. A children’s ofrenda and a digital photo essay illustrating the celebration are also on display. Text is in English and Spanish. Admission is free. Free. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, Wingate Road, W-S. 7585282. moa.wfu.edu. “Take Flight” exhibit at SciWorks. The “Take Flight” exhibit is devoted to the creative exploration of flight. Visitors of all ages can try their hand at the Paper Airplane Launchers, the Hoverport, the Rocket Launcher and other flight experiences. This exhibit inspires and stimulates curiosity about what makes flight possible and offers fascinating explanations of the principles and forces involved. Free with paid museum admission. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

Oct. 4-13 Dixie Classic Fair. Rides, food, exhibits, shows, music, animals, carnival games and more. Ages 12+, $8-9; ages 6-11, $4; ages 5 and under and 65+, free. Early bird special admission weekdays only from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is $4. Sunday-Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Senior Adult Day starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., W-S. 7272236. dcfair.com.

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1 Tuesday

Olivia Storytime and Craft. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

2 Wednesday

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

Make & Take Sound Shakers. Make a sound shaker and learn some shaker songs. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Our Town Theater. Explore aspects of theater through games, songs, performances and art. Free with paid museum admission. 3:30 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Preschool Films. Preschool-age children and parents/caregivers are invited for films on the big screen. Free. 10-10:50 a.m. Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St., W-S. 703-3040. forsyth.cc/library. Science Alive at Old Salem. Visit Old Salem for a day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town. Participants will learn about the advanced understanding of science and technology exhibited by the Moravians of Salem. Residents

of Salem studied and used their knowledge of agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture and manufacturing to solve problems in their everyday lives. Hands-on activities. K-5. Registration required. Call 800441-5305 to make a reservation for your class today. Admission is $9 per student and $18 per adult (Old Salem pays for one adult per 12 students). Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. oldsalem.org. Science Storybook. Preschool-aged children enjoy a science-themed story and craft. Free with museum admission. 10:30 a.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

3 Thursday

Kapla Block Building. Create an awesome structure with these unique wooden blocks. All ages. Free. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hemphill Branch Greensboro Public Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. 373-2925. greensborolibrary.org.

Messes and Masterpieces. Put on your painting clothes and join for Messes and Masterpieces. This will be a time to imagine, create and experiment with paints, collage and various materials. Children will be introduced to classic masterpieces as inspiration for their works of art. Free with paid museum admission. 2 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Mocha Moms. Mocha Moms is 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. Mocha Moms is an advocate for mothers and

calendar South of the Border Cooking Class. Whole Foods dropoff cooking class for 12- to 15-year-olds. Spice it up in The ESY Kitchen with tasty Mexican-inspired meals. $30 per child, registration required. 5-6:30 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

encourages the spirit of community and activism in its members. Free. 9:30 a.m. Georgia E. Taylor Recreation Center, 471 W. Clemmonsville Road, W-S. 650-7695. http://mochamoms-winston.tripod.com. Mommy and Baby Yoga. Practicing yoga together is a wonderful way to enjoy your baby’s first year. This one-hour class helps new mothers regain flexibility, strength and confidence. Babies are incorporated into the yoga poses and each class ends with a massage for baby. $12 for a single rate, can also purchase monthly passes at reduced rates. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Forsyth Medical Center: Maya Angelou Center Community Room 2 (first floor), 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, W-S. 414-5942. forsythmedicalcenter.org.

“The Teacher From The Black Lagoon” and Other Story Books. Step right up for a sparkling revue of mini-musicals based on the books “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” “Teacher From the Black Lagoon,” “Anansi the Spider,” “Chrysanthemum,” “Dogzilla,” “Grumpy Bird,” “I Want My Hat Back,” “Love Splat, Splat the Cat” and “The Grasshopper and the Ant.” $10 for adults and $5 for children (2-12 years). The box office opens an hour before showtime. Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. and noon. Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S. 748-0857, ext. 210. childrenstheatrews.org.

Preschool Discovery. An action-packed program for young children including stories, music, movement and more that allows them to discover their world. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

5 Saturday

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park. Watch a blacksmith craft various iron pieces. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org.

4 Friday

$2 First Friday Nights. Experience the fun for a thrifty price. 5-8 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

Family Day for “Day of the Dead.” MOA will celebrate its new and improved “Day of the Dead” exhibit with an event for all ages featuring crafts, entertainment, and food related to the celebration. Admission is free. 1-4 p.m. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, Wingate Road, W-S. 758-5282. moa@wfu.edu.

Family Flick Friday (Kernersville). A free familyfriendly movie the first Friday of the month. Plenty of popcorn and drinks. All ages. 4 p.m. Kernersville Library, Room 1 (lower level), 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. 703-2930. forsyth.cc/library.

Fossil Dig. Free with paid museum admission. 1 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Fiesta en la Biblioteca. School-age kids will enjoy Mexican music, taste-test chocolates, make a traditional toy balero and learn a few words of Spanish at our fiesta in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. Free. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, GSO. 373-7540. greensboro-nc.gov.

History Rocks. The High Point Historical Society presents its third annual History Rocks fundraiser at the High Point Museum. It’s a fun-filled day with something for everyone. The event includes three local bands, food, hands-on activities, petting zoo and demonstrations. Bring chairs and blankets and listen to the music in our historical park. A special feature will be a rock-a-thon to benefit the Historical Society Adopt-An-Artifact program. Admission is free, so come support the High Point Historical Society. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org.

La Leche League of Greensboro Monthly Meeting. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. Free. 10 a.m. Leonard Recreational Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GSO. lllofnc.org. Mommy/Daddy and Me Storytime. 9:30 a.m. Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO. 668-0119. thegms.org.

Kingfest. Annual community-centered festival with competitions, vendors, live music, train rides, car show and more for the family. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King.

Red, Yellow and Blue. Art exploration for preschoolers and their caregivers. Enjoy painting, PlayDoh and more. Offered in partnership with ArtQuest of GreenHill Center. For ages 1-5 years. Free. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. 373-2925. greensborolibrary.org.

Play With Paint in the Art Studio. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Small Fry Friday. Enjoy storytime with your preschoolers and then create a fun craft. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Rockin’ Chalk Party. A family-friendly block party complete with chalk competition, food truck rodeo, art activities and more. This event is free and open to the

public. Proceeds from the event support the Center for Visual Art’s education and gallery programs. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Photobiz, 516 W. Friendly Ave., GSO. rockinchalkparty.photobiz.com. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. Join dynamic leaders from the community as they conduct a story hour every Saturday. After the stories, children will complete a make-and-take art activity. For ages 5-12 years. Does not include museum admission. Adults, $6; ages 6-12, $4; under 6, free. 11 a.m. International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., GSO. 274-9199. sitinmovement.org. “The Teacher From The Black Lagoon” and Other Story Books. See Oct. 4 listing. Trash-Free Big Sweep. Come out and help keep Washington Terrace Park clean on our annual Big Sweep Day. This will be a great opportunity for service groups and individuals to give back to the community. Gloves and bags provided. For information, go to highpointnc. gov/pr or call 883-8599. 9-10 a.m. Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., HP.

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Dance Storytime. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Discovery Hike. Discover common flora and fauna, both terrestrial and aquatic, that are found in the Piedmont and learn their importance in our ecosystem during a hike at the PEC forest. We will learn to identify plants and animals that are commonly found in the PEC forest, their natural history and how they have adapted. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883-8531. Free. 2-5 p.m. Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, HP. Family First Workshop: Folded Flower Bouquet Workshop. Learn to assemble origami flowers step-by-step to create a lasting paper bouquet, taking inspiration from floral still life paintings in “Things Wondrous & Humble: American Still Life.” School-aged children accompanied by an adult. Registration required. $8 members/$10 non-members per person. 2-4 p.m. Reynolda House Museum of Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S. 758-5599. reynoldahouse.org.

7 Monday

Busy Bees. For Greensboro Children’s Museum members only. This program is best suited for preschool-aged children (12 months-4 years) and their caregivers. Dance, sing, create, explore and discover the world. GCM’s educational play program offers fun activities parents can do with their children focusing on music and movement, children’s literature, arts and crafts, and the ESY. Hive Time begins the morning with music, movement and the parachute. Buzz on over to the Edible Schoolyard afterward for garden time and fly piedmontparent.com

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calendar into Creation Station for a craft. 10-11 a.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Raising Confident & Comfortable Eaters: A Place to Start. Join the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and Imprints for a series of talks on raising confident and comfortable eaters led by Debra L. Benfield. Imprints will share educational activities at the end of each talk. There is no cost but registration is strongly encouraged. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Simply Circle. A community-based circle-time program led by a speech-language pathologist that offers ageappropriate and language-based songs and activities for children ages 2-5 of all ability levels. Children will participate in activities that target early learning skills (turn-taking, attending in a group, following a picture schedule), early literacy skills (identifying their name in print, labeling letters) and social language skills (making choices, initiating requests, collaborating with peers). Accommodations will be made to include all children and their needs and abilities. Registration required for the four-week series (Sept. 23 and 30, and Oct. 7 and 14). $32/member-child, $40/nonmember-child. 10:30 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Teen to Teen Theatre. Explores difficult issues that affect adolescents through the creation and presentation of dramatic skits and workshops. Teens perform original and scripted works including plays, musicals and videos. Participants receive training in basic acting and character development, plus helpful information about community-based assistance and learning to make healthy life choices. For ages 13-19. Free. 7-8:45 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. 570-6516. burlingtonNC.gov/teen2teen.

8 Tuesday

Rhythm Stick Storytime. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

9 Wednesday

Music With Miss Jennie. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Our Town Theater. See Oct. 2 listing. Preschool Films. See Oct. 2 listing. Science Storybook. See Oct. 2 listing.

10 Thursday

Kapla Block Building. See Oct. 3 listing.

Messes and Masterpieces. See Oct. 3 listing. Mocha Moms. See Oct. 3 listing.

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Mommy and Baby Yoga. See Oct. 3 listing. Preschool Discovery. See Oct. 3 listing.

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$4 Fun Friday Nights. Explore the Greensboro Children’s Museum with the family when admission is discounted to $4 per person. 5-8 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Kindermusik at Benjamin Branch. Enjoy a free session of Kindermusik songs and fun for preschool children. Free. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, GSO. 373-7540. greensboro-nc.gov. Red, Yellow and Blue. See Oct. 4 listing. Small Fry Friday. See Oct. 4 listing.

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Bur-Mil Park Fall Festival. Join for games, prizes, crafts, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, food and more. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur Mil Club Road, GSO. 641-2020. burmilpark.org.

Corn Shuck Doll-Making. Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers used things from nature to make toys. Make your own corn shuck doll to take home. Our costumed interpreters will teach you how. Free. All ages welcome. Drop-in. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org. IHM Fall Festival. A family-friendly festival that offers food, games and music. IHM is asking that people bring a canned food item to help stock the shelves of the Salvation Army to help feed those in need. Rain or shine. Free with canned food donation. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Enrichment Center and Campus, 4145 Johnson St., HP. 887-2613. ihm-school.com. Run For Their Lives 5K. The Run For Their Lives 5k is an event that raises awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited women and children into freedom. Poverty has forced hundreds of thousands of women and children into sexual slavery and prostitution. To register, donate or to learn more about this event, go to freedom424.org/ r4tl. Registration required. $24. 8 a.m. The Church at Edgefield, 3530 Edgefield Road, GSO. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Oct. 5 listing. Sofia the First Tea Party. Make and wear your own tiara, listen to a Sofia the First storytime, and create fun Sofiainspired crafts such as a wand and necklace. Children and adults enjoy tasty tea-time treats a mini-cupcake, fruit and more. Registration required: $14/member-child (one adult free), $20/nonmember-child (one adult free), $3/ additional adult. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Spot Visits Greensboro Children’s Museum. Join us for special appearances and activities. Free with paid

museum admission. 1-4 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

13 Sunday

Junior League of Greensboro’s Touch a Truck. Touch a Truck is a community festival that provides an interactive learning experience for children of all ages to explore many varieties of transportation in a carnival-type atmosphere. Kids will be able to discover various vehicles including police cars, tractors, mail trucks, ambulances, 18-wheelers and more. Noon-4 p.m. Jefferson Village Shopping Center, New Garden, GSO. juniorleagueofgreensboro.org. Pirate Storytime and Craft. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

14 Monday

Busy Bees. See Oct. 7 listing. Raising Confident & Comfortable Eaters: Your Picky Eater, Now What? See Oct. 7 listing.

Simply Circle. See Oct. 7 listing. Teen to Teen Theatre. See Oct. 7 listing.

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La Leche League of Kernersville. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. Free. 7 p.m. Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. lllofnc.org.

Mary Time Music. A bonding experience filled with joyful songs, percussion and parachute play, chants, and lap rides. Your child will learn basics such as fast and slow, loud and soft, and high and low. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Teen Movie. Celebrate Teen Read Week with a free and recently released movie. Popcorn and drinks provided. For ages 10 to 18. Movie is rated PG-13. To find out what is showing, call 703-2930. Free. 4 p.m. Kernersville Library, Room 7 (lower level), 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsyth.cc/library.

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Monkey Hooper Fitness. Join us as we enjoy structured activities such as dancing, games, parachute play, obstacle courses and more. Dress comfortably. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

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Halloween Happenings Oct. 4-31

Kersey Valley Spooky Woods. Kersey Valley Spookywoods is back to deliver one of the largest, most terrifying Haunted Scream Parks in the country. Just one look and you know Halloween is serious business at Kersey Valley. See website for admission. Sundays-Thursday, 8-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. 1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale. spookywoods.com.

Oct. 10

Dark in the Park. A Bethabara Concert Band and Family Evening with a Halloween twist. 5:30-8 p.m. Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, W-S. 924-8191. cityofws.org.

Oct. 12

HOWL-O-Ween. Meet the zookeepers and learn about red wolf conservation. Enjoy Native American dance and storytelling. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 2-12 and $10 for seniors 62-and-over and college students. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. 800-488-0444. nczoo.org.

Krafty Kids “Scary Luminaries” at Deep River Recreation Center. Brighten up your Halloween with a Frankenstein Luminary. Participants ages 3-5 will use paint to enlighten their project. Give trick-ortreaters a fright on Halloween night with this simple project. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883-3407. $3 per person. 11 a.m.-noon. Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP.

Oct. 18

Monster Ball. Drop your little monster off at the Monster Ball. Contests for best costume and best dance moves. A light meal will be served. Pre-registration is required. Program is for third- through fifth-graders. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 8833407. $5 per person. 6:30-9 p.m. Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP.

Oct. 19

Spooky Sweets and Scary Treats. Fake out your friends with deliciously scary recipes for Halloween. 5 years and up with parent. $35 per parent with child, $8 for each additional child. Registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

Oct. 26-27

Boo at the Zoo. A magical weekend of safe daytime Halloween fun. Enjoy trick-or-treat games, magic and storytelling, live entertainment, and a children’s costume contest. Adults, $12; ages 2-12, $8; $10 for

seniors and college students. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. 800-4880444. nczoo.org.

Oct. 26

Halloween Boozaar. Enjoy a fun, safe Halloween event. Carnival games, face painting, cookie decorating, cupcake walk, photo booth fun and more await the little goblins at this event. Concessions will be available for a fee. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883-3508. $3 per person (includes 10 games tickets, additional game tickets are 25 cents. 6-8 p.m. Oakview Recreation Center, 503 James Road, HP. 883-3508. highpointnc.gov/pr.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving. Show off your pumpkin-carving creativity and imagination at this outdoor contest. Free pumpkins will be provided; please bring carving tools. No pets, please. Participants will have the chance to compete for prizes in various categories, and all carved pumpkins will be lighted and displayed on the fence around Salem Square on Oct. 27 for the public Trick-or-Treat Night in Old Salem. (Pumpkin-carvers can take their jack-o’-lanterns home after 7:30 p.m. that evening.). Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Salem Historic District, South Main St., W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org. Halloween Storytime and Craft. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Pumpkin Patch Express. The N.C. Transportation Museum celebrates Halloween and fall with a day of fun for kids and parents. Enjoy a train ride, trick-ortreating around the site and more. Take a train ride to the south end of the property and visit the Pumpkin Patch, where kids can select a pumpkin to purchase. There will also be a variety of games and activities for children in the Bob Julian Roundhouse. Kids can also make a craft and get their own temporary tattoo in the museum’s Gift Station. Adults, $5; ages 3-12, $3; seniors, $4. 10 a.m.-5: p.m. N.C. Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. nctrans.org.

Oct. 27

Legends and Lanterns Halloween Tours at Old Salem. Are you afraid of the dark? Come find out by joining a Legends & Lanterns walking tour at Old Salem if you dare. A costumed guide will light the way by lantern through Salem’s nighttime streets. Visit several haunting stops in the historic district where you will hear tales of a local ghostly legends, or interact with a person from the past. You might even catch a glimpse of a ghost or two among our historic buildings. Registration required. Adults, $20; children, $15. 6-9 p.m. Tours are scheduled every 15

minutes and last 45 minutes to one hour. Participation is limited; reservations recommended. Open spaces will be filled each night on a first-come, first-served basis. Old Salem, Horton Museum Center, 924 S. Main St., W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org. Trick or Treat at Old Salem. For the fourth year, Old Salem Museums & Gardens will host its popular trickor-treating event. Children can trick-or-treat at the doors of the historic buildings along Main St. between Salem Square (600 S. Main St.) and the Frank L. Horton Museum Center (924 S. Main St.). Volunteers will be stationed at the doors of the historic buildings giving out candy while the supply lasts. Some Old Salem residents will also participate. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org. Truck and Treat. This exciting fundraiser will feature more than 25 vehicles parked outside the Children’s Museum and on Liberty Street. Explore the vehicles, trick-or-treat for novelties and candy, enjoy DJ music, fun activities, a craft, and more. Buy lunch or a snack with food truck vendors, Bandito Burrito and The Thirst Responder. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Note special pricing: $5 /person for members and non-members includes museum admission. 1-5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Oct. 29

Trunk or Treat. Kids, get your pumpkins ready and put your costumes on for a fun-filled night of trunk-ortreating. We will have face painting, carnival games and more. If you are looking for a way to give back to the community, volunteers are needed to decorate their cars and provide candy for several hundred children attending. For information, go to highpointnc. gov/pr or call 883-8599. 6 p.m. Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., HP.

Oct. 31

Halloween Storytime and Craft. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Trick-or-Treat at the Library. Wear your costume and drop by the library for candy and prizes. Have your picture take for the library’s Facebook page if you wish. Note that this takes place in conjunction with Trickor-Treat in Downtown Kernersville and that it occurs after the library has closed. The library will only be open for trick-or-treaters and parents/guardians. For information, call 703-2930. Free. 6-8 p.m. Kernersville Library, Room 1 (lower level), 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. 703-2930. forsyth.cc/library. piedmontparent.com

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calendar Corn Shuck Doll-Making Oct. 12

Wells Fargo Night at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. A discount Friday night sponsored by Wells Fargo. Enjoy a craft, storytime and activities relating to financial literacy. Admission is just $2/ person or $5/family. 4-8 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

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2013 Walkertown Festival. See Oct. 18 listing. Batology. Discover the good nature of bats and see a live vampire bat feeding. $12 for adults; $8 for children 2-12; $10 for seniors and college students. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. 800-4880444. nczoo.org.

Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Apple Tree.” Growing apples is not an easy task for Farmer Kater until he meets a famous American folk hero. Puppet shows are included in All-in-One tickets or cost $2 per person without an All-in-One Ticket. 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m.; due to Harvest Day programming, Oct. 19 showtimes are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Frank L. Horton Museum Center, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 600 S. Main St., W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org. Our Town Theater. See Oct. 2 listing. Preschool Films. See Oct. 2 listing. Science Storybook. See Oct. 2 listing.

17 Thursday

Greensboro Astronomy Club meeting at NSC. Learn about the stars and our universe at these free meetings at the NSC every third Friday of the month. Open to the public. Go to greensboroastronomyclub.org for more info. GAC membership is open to anyone and the yearly dues are $20 for a family. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Natural Science Center of Greensboro, 4301 Lawndale Drive, GSO. 2883769. natsci.org.

“Junie B. Jones.” Loads of funny songs based on books by Barbara Park. Tickets $8. 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO. 1-800-2728874. classicproductions.org. Kapla Block Building. See Oct. 3 listing. Messes and Masterpieces. See Oct. 3 listing. Mocha Moms. See Oct. 3 listing. Mommy and Baby Yoga. See Oct. 3 listing. Preschool Discovery. See Oct. 3 listing.

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18 Friday

2013 Walkertown Festival. Fun, food and shopping with friends and neighbors. Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The triangular area bordered by Harley Drive, Sullivantown Road and Main Street in Walkertown. 479-0094.

“Discover the Dinosaurs.” Explore the mystery of prehistoric life in an environment of learning, discovery and fun. “Discover the Dinosaurs” is a hands-on exhibit that consists of up to 60 museum quality and animatronic dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to get close and touch them. Additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which makes spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the family. $15-$20. Oct. 18 from noon to 9 p.m.; Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO. 1-800-272-8874. classicproductions.org. Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Apple Tree.” See Oct. 16 listing. Red, Yellow and Blue. See Oct. 4 listing. Small Fry Friday. See Oct. 4 listing. “The Viper.” Join Peppercorn Children’s Theatre for this suspenseful, spooky, but mostly silly comedy just in time for Halloween. When Charlotte Strauss inherits her late uncle’s mansion, a haunting hullaballoo unfolds. Laughs will ensue as Charlotte and her friends uncover the identity of the mysterious “Viper.” Free with paid museum admission. Oct. 18 at 5 and 7 p.m.; Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Corn-Shucking Frolic. A traditional rural frolic featuring harvesting, shucking, shelling and grinding of corn. Quilting, cooking, woodworking, children’s games, antique farm equipment, storytelling, cider, apple butter and molasses demonstrations, basket-making, wagon rides, and traditional, Bluegrass and gospel music are just some of the many activities. Craft demonstrations also showcased. Products, gifts and heirloom apples from the Southern Heritage Apple Orchard will be available at our Country Store. No pets allowed. Canceled in the event of rain. For information, call 325-2298. There is a $5 entrance fee for adults; children 12 and under: $3. Fee charged for food, drinks and some crafts. Gate opens to the public at 10 a.m. Horne Creek Farm, 308 Horne Creek Farm Road, Pinnacle. 325-2298. ncculture.com. “Discover the Dinosaurs.” See Oct. 18 listing. Fall Leaves Tour. Ride High Point City Lake’s excursion boat around the lake to view spectacular fall colors. Participants must be at least 4 years old. Because seating is limited, reservations must be made by calling the park office at 883-3498. Registration begins Oct. 1. (A special day has been added to the schedule for senior centers and residence communities on Friday, Oct. 25. Departures for this day will be hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride fee for this day only is $3 per person for reserved seating.) For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 8833498. $4 per person. Hourly from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and hourly from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown. Ghost Stories in the Park. The Historical Society’s popular Ghost Stories in the Park will feature storyteller Charlotte “webspinner” Hamlin. She will tell stories around the bonfire. Before the stories begin, s’more makings will be available for sale. Bring the kids, costumes welcome. Free for High Point Historical Society members, $2 for others. $. 6-8 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org. Harvest Day at Old Salem. Join for a fun-filled day of activities involving favorite fall foods: Pigs & Pippins (apples). Celebrate the harvest with activities, puppet

calendar shows, historic demonstrations and more. Activities included with the Allin-One tickets. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Old Salem Historic District, 600 S. Main St., W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org. Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Apple Tree.” See Oct. 16 listing. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Oct. 5 listing. “The Viper.” See Oct. 18 listing. WAM Fall Family Day. Enjoy printmaking, live music, gallery games and refreshments. Weatherspoon Family Days are free and fun for all ages. 1-4 p.m. Weatherspoon Art Museum at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 500 Tate St., GSO. 334-5770. weatherspoon.uncg.edu.

20 Sunday

Batology. See Oct. 19 listing.

CROP Hunger Walk. The WinstonSalem/Forsyth County CROP Hunger Walk is an annual interfaith community event to raise money to help those who live in poverty to have a better future. For information, go to cropwalkforsyth. org. Participation is free, but walkers are asked to secure sponsor donations. 1:30 p.m.: registration, 2:30 p.m.: walk begins. Corpening Plaza, Downtown W-S. Discover the Dinosaurs. See Oct. 18 listing. Fall Leaves Tour. See Oct. 19 listing. Make & Take Masks. Free with paid museum admission. 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

21 Monday

Busy Bees. See Oct. 7 listing.

Creative Crafts. Join in learning how to make your own cool crafts from everyday objects. Create something fun to take home. Ages 6 and up. Registration requested. Call 703-2970 for information. Free. 4 p.m. Rural Hall Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall. foryth.cc/library. Raising Confident & Comfortable

Eaters: Mastering the Family Meal. See Oct. 7 listing. Snap, Crackle & Pop. Celebrate Chemistry Week with some simple but surprising experiments. Fun for all ages. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. 373-2925. greensboro-nc.gov. Teen to Teen Theatre. See Oct. 7 listing.

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Angel Bear Yoga: Halloween Adventure. Join Angel Bear and some special furry visitors for a Halloween adventure. Read the book “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” and be creative in the pumpkin garden. Learn the importance of uniqueness and strike a yoga pose for your Halloween costume. Come dressed in your costume or just tell us what you’re going to be. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

23 Wednesday

Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Apple Tree.” See Oct. 16 listing. Our Town Theater. See Oct. 2 listing. Piedmont Parents 4th Annual Moms@Work Breakfast & Expo. Network with working moms, visit exclusive vendor tables, enjoy work-life balance seminars, goody bags, door prizes and a delicious breakfast. The event features Dr. Julie Wayne, an associate professor at Wake Forest University Schools of Business and a leading researcher on work-life balance. The event will also recognize Carolina Parenting’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50, the top companies in the state for working parents. Registration required. Advance tickets required. $25 for single admission/seat; $220 for a table (seats 10). Order tickets at piedmontparent.com/momsatwork or call 983-4789. 8 a.m.-noon. Benton Convention Center, W-S. piedmontparent.com/momsatwork. Preschool Films. See Oct. 2 listing. Science Alive at Old Salem. See Oct. 2 listing.

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Kid’s Night Out at Deep River Recreation Center. Kids bored on a Friday night and parents want some time to themselves? Bring them to Deep River Recreation Center for pizza and activities. Pickup time is 10 p.m. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883-3407. $15 per person. 6-10 p.m. Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP.

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Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Issue: From: Telephone: Books Alive. Books come alive704.248.5226 at the Lewisville Library. Kapla Block Building. See Oct. 3 listing. Apple Tree.” See Oct. 16 listing. October 2013 production@charlotteparent.com Every session starts with a two-minute actor’s warm-up, Messes and Masterpieces. See Oct. 3 listing. Red, Yellow and Blue. See Oct. 4 listing. followed by reading the selected book of the month, and thentwo kids proofs.) get on their feet and learn by doing. 1. Check the appropriate box below and note changes, if any. (Maximum Mocha Moms. See Oct. 3 listing. Small Fry Friday. See Oct. 4 listing. Kindergarteners through 2. Sign, date and return via fax noted above or e-mail no later than SEPTEMBER 12, third-graders 2013. will enjoy this Mommy and Baby Yoga. See Oct. 3 listing. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and Other Eric interactive program. Call 703-2940 for information. This ad will run as is and you will be billed accordingly if changes or approval are not submitted by return date noted above. Carle Favorites. This triple-bill, gorgeously retold on Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lewisville Branch Library, 6940 Preschool Discovery. See Oct. 3 listing. stage with colorful under black light, includesAPPROVED APPROVED AS puppets IS w/CORRECTIONS NOTED SUBM Shallowford Road, Lewisville. forsyth.cc/library/ the wonderful story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Lewisville/default.aspx. metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful YES! I want to reach 39,000 web-savvy parents month on charlotteparent.com Fall Leaves Tour. See Oct. this 19 listing. $4 Fun Friday Nights. See Oct. 11 listing. account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and Please contact me about web advertising! the Mixed-up Chameleon’s discovery of his own FHS Best in Show. The Forsyth Humane Society’s talent Fall Leaves Tour. See Oct. 19From: listing. Issue: Telephone: Fax: unique nature. The whimsical tales have enchanted competition fundraiser Best in Show will raise money May 2013 production@charlotteparent.com 704.248.5226 704.344.1983 Haunted Trail. This scary adventure through the Haunted several generations, and Mermaid’s acclaimed stage for the society’s work with animals in need. “People Trail will be sure to make you scream, holler ___________________________________________________________ and jump. adaptation teaches and entertains. Tickets are $10 for Perform, Animals Win” is its motto and goal. There will __________________________ ___________________ Bring your friends and family for an eveningSignature of scares. adults and $5 for children (2-12 years). The box office be 11 acts competing for the coveted first prize of $1,000. Date Website address he appropriate box below and note changes, if any. (Maximum two proofs.) This event may not be suitable for younger children. For opens an hour before showtime. Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. and Check out the Best in Show website fhsbestinshow.com te and return via fax noted or e-mail no later than APRIL 10, 2012. moreabove information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883noon. Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. Children’s Theatre of Winstonfor information. Doors open at 6 p.m. Winston-Salem’s un as is and you will be billed accordingly if changes approvalp.m. are not submitted by return date noted above. 3509. $2 per person.or6:30-8:30 Allen Jay Recreation Salem, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S. 748-0857, ext. 210. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S. 721-1303. childrenstheatrews.org. HP. fhsbestinshow.com. APPROVED AS ISCenter, 1073 E. Springfield Road,APPROVED w/CORRECTIONS NOTED SUBMIT NEW PROOF

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Korner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show. On the fourth Saturday of every month, join for the Korner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show. Kids and their families will love learning about Jule Korner and his eccentric house through music and puppetry. The puppet show is followed by a make-and-take sock puppet craft. Great for children of all ages. Puppet show tickets are $2 per person or free when purchasing regular tour admission on the same day. 10:30 a.m. Korner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. 996-7922. kornersfolly.org. Mushroom and Fungi Workshop. Participants will spend the morning walking the trails to observe mushrooms and other fungi in the field. Then, in workshop format, participants will use PEC’s microscopes and other lab tools to get up close and personal with a variety of prepared slides and samples. Prepare “TP” Oyster Mushroom bags to take home and cultivate. Bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle. For information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 883-8531. $25per person for members, $40 per person for non-members. 2 a.m.2:30 p.m. Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, HP.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Oct. 5 listing. Superb Superheroes Day. Have no fear, Super Hero Day is here. Come dressed as a superhero for $1 off admission. Take part in activities that test your powers of strength and bravery. Create awesome cuffs, super tools and lightning bolts that are sure to make any shoe faster. Munchie and Me Face Painting will make sure everyone’s superhero masks are painted and ready for action. Even learn how to make a power-packed snack in the ESY kitchen. End the day with a visit from our super robot, Number 9. Free with paid museum admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and Other Eric Carle Favorites. See Oct. 25 listing. Trick-or-Treat in the Museum at SciWorks. 3-5 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

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Busy Bees. See Oct. 7 listing.

Magical Creatures School’s Out Camp. The garden is a magical place this time of year and so are the creatures living in it. Spend the day caring for mystical animals by learning what they eat, gathering and planting their food, and interacting with them. You may even discover new creatures. Free with paid museum admission. 12:304:30 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Raising Confident & Comfortable Eaters: Working with the Weight Dilemma. See Oct. 7 listing. Teen to Teen Theatre. See Oct. 7 listing.

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Club de Espanol. Join Imprints for a story and fun activities in Spanish. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Old Salem Puppet Show: “Farmer Kater and the Apple Tree.” See Oct. 16 listing. Our Town Theater. See Oct. 2 listing. Preschool Films. See Oct. 2 listing. Science Storybook. See Oct. 2 listing.

Teen & Tween Craft: Masks. Halloween fans, budding superheroes and anyone else with a secret identity in need of a good disguise can join us for mask-making and decorating. Supplies provided. Ages 10+. Call 7032940 for information. Free. 4-5 p.m. Lewisville Branch Library, 6940 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville/default.aspx.

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Messes and Masterpieces. See Oct. 3 listing. Mocha Moms. See Oct. 3 listing. Mommy and Baby Yoga. See Oct. 3 listing. Storytime with The Children’s Theatre of W-S. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org. Video Game Tournament. If you like gaming, pit your skills against others and see who is the victor. Each month features a different video game for the Wii or PlayStation 2 gaming system. It’s a double-elimination tournament, so each participant gets at least two plays. The winner gets a prize. This program is for youth in grades 6-12, and is free and open to the public. For information, contact Teen Central at 703-3080. Free. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St., W-S. forsyth.cc.

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