Sacramento Parent October 2015

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A Day with Mae

FROM THE MORNING NEWS TO MOM NEXT DOOR

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You might recognize Mae from FOX40 Morning News.

We met up at Lake Clementine with her energetic family during the peak of an extreme September heat wave, but of course the weather was extreme—this family is extreme, playful and so much fun to be around! I mean really, how often does a family photo shoot include a dirt bike, mountain bike, kayak and paddle board?

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Itsy Bitsy Spider

Foster Parents in High Demand Tutors Talk Common Core

11 FUN FINDS

Local Guide to Haunts, Harvests & More

35 CALENDAR

Trick-or-Treat

12 NEXT DOOR

40 EXHIBITS

A Day with Mae: FOX40 Morning News

Fall Fun Trailers, Totems & More

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A Look at Speech Therapy

42 SHOWS From Disney to India

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dear readers After some crazy September heat and heartbreaking devastation from fires, it’s been nice to settle into cooler fall temperatures! I guess that means it’s time to bring on the pumpkins, start preparing for rain (lots of it, hopefully) and remind yourself to stay strong as you walk by countless grocery store displays overflowing with bags of candy! Pssst...Have you heard of the Switch Witch? (See page 11.)

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Last Halloween seemed to be the year of Anna and Elsa, but I’ve got a feeling that we’ll see millions of Minions this year. October’s a great month to get out and play—so be sure to check our guide inside with tons of Halloween activities, fall festivals and spooktacular celebrations that you can bring your “Minions” to this month (page 30).

While many of us are lucky to have a huge variety of family-friendly activities to experience together—there are children in our area that are in need of a family. We talked to Koinonia to find out what’s changing with Foster Care in our region. If you, or someone you know has ever considered being a foster parent, turn to page 17 to find out why you are needed now more than ever.

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By Amanda Rinehart Don’t let this adorable Halloween craft fool you, it’s not only fun to look at—it’s a great way to capture your child’s hand size right now. Afterall, they will only be this little today.

But, this craft has even more to offer. When they hold the twine to form the web with their thumb and forefinger, they are practicing their Pincer Grip. This grip starts with young babies when they hold your finger, then turns into the four-finger grip while picking up their food, and finally evolves into the perfect grip for writing. Plus, weaving through the holes to create the spider web offers hand-eye coordination and starts them on beginning patterns. Not to mention how much patience is involved in the process itself!

LET’S MAKE IT! Supplies: paper plates orange and black paint paint brush googly eyes hole punch clothes pin white twine

DIRECTIONS: Paint the entire plate with the orange paint. If your child prefers another color, that’s great too! After the paint has thoroughly dried, use the hole punch to make about 16 punches around the inside edge of the plate. Next, paint your child’s hand except their thumb. Place their painted hand down on the plate and be careful not to move their fingers too much. After that, repeat with the other hand but overlap their palm to create a nice fat spider torso. Once it has dried, glue on your googly eyes. Then, use the clothespin to hold one end of the twine in place under the plate. Finally, have your child create the web by lacing it through all the holes.

When they’re done, unclip one end of the twine and tie it to the other.

Amanda is an ex-wedding planner turned stay-at-home mom. She funnels her creativity into her blog, www.MamaMomtourage.com, and into super-fun activities for her kiddos. She lives in Folsom with her husband and their two children. Her SAHM mantra is, “I’m a memory maker!”

She is constantly striving to make each day the best ever for her family.

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Trick-or-Treat!

Feeling a little “candied-out” before Halloween’s even arrived. We’ve rounded up some tricked-out, sugar-free treats.

1. Switch Witch

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She’ll make a visit and switch out all the candy with a toy. This particular set comes with a hardcover book, a witch doll and trick or treat bag. We saw it on www.Amazon.com.

2. Minecraft Core Creeper

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For the kid who loves Minecraft, it’s the Creeper. You can also score Enderman, Zombie, and Steve! Learning Express Toys of Roseville has lots of Minecraft collectibles including 3-packs, hangers, mystery boxes and plush versions, too!

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Isn’t this the cutest grim reaper, black fraidy cat and Igor the bat that you’ve ever seen? Ty Beanie Boos are always popular with the kiddos. Again, check Learning Express, but Ty Beanie Boos can be found at most retailers that carry toys.

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next door Did you ever meet someone and find yourself wondering, “How does she do it all?” As I’m editing through this interview with my hair in a ponytail, wearing yoga pants and a t-shirt, I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to be camera ready at work every day! Some days, a success for me is just getting the kids off to school without finding their lunch, homework or flute left behind.

Behind the Scenes

Wife, Mom and FOX40 Edited by Shannon Smith

Could you do it? Get up in the middle of the night, start work before sunrise (all while looking camera ready), so you can bring viewers the morning headlines on live TV...then, pick the kids up from school and start your “real job” as Mom? Somehow, Mae manages it all with ease.

Her energy is infectious, but she also exudes confidence and has an air of calm about her. After meeting Mae, we found that what you see, is what you get (with a few fun surprises)!

Needless to say, we had a lot of fun with Mae and her family at the photo shoot for this month’s cover. She has a sense of humor, quick wit and a fearless attitude.

It’s no wonder this family of extreme sport enthusiasts are loving life together and it was evident by seeing the way that her husband and children look at her— she’s one of a kind!

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Q&A WITH MAE If I could pick any superpower, I’d choose… to be able to twitch my nose like Samantha in Bewitched and the playroom would be clean and the baby’s diaper changed in a flash—especially since he always seems to go when we finally make it out the door (after already running 30 minutes late)!

A day with “me” time would involve… running barefoot on a sandy beach, and then jumping on my motorcycle for an early morning ride. No traffic, no dishes, just me and my exhaust pipe.

Hardly anybody knows I… was a tribal dancer in The Matrix movies.

Being a Mom has taught me… that I owe my mom and dad a huge apology.

When it comes to quality time with my family, I love… taking my kids on surprise vacations. There’s nothing like seeing the world through your child’s eyes, especially when they’re all lit up inside with the anticipation of the unknown. It’s like opening a Christmas present every day. The smiles are enough to last the rest of the year. I also love how appreciative they are—not just for the trip— but that we’re all together. As a working mom, with a husband who is gone for days at a time as a firefighter, it can be a struggle to get everyone under one roof at the same time. On our last vacation in Kauai I raced my kids through the Hanakapiai Trail on the Na Pali Coast. (My 3 year-old won, of course.) Then we snuggled on the beach and watched the sunset. #myhappyplace Favorite place to take the kids…

The park. It’s an excuse to ride a bike and run like a kid, not like an adult.

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Morning News Reporter Married to Sergei Kids: Hailey (11), Shae (7) and Dex (3)

next door good hockey player and snowboarder. I do believe in pushing my kids to do the best at whatever they do, but mostly I push them to open their eyes and hearts to all the opportunities out there for them to take advantage of and live their life to the fullest…every single day​,​while helping people along the way. Of all the things they did this summer from—SUP at Lake Clementine to hiking No Hands Bridge in Auburn—they say their favorite activity was volunteering at fundraisers.

COMMUNITY & FOX 40 How often do you get recognized when you’re out running errands? Love it or hate it?

Quite often and it never ceases to surprise me. I see myself as the same old dorky me I’ve been my whole life, so I often forget I’m on TV. I love it when people say “Hi” to me—and since I forget they’re probably recognizing me from being on the news—it just makes me think, wow, Sacramento people are so friendly!

Dress and heels, or jeans and a t-shirt?

I’d love to say dress and heels, but if you watch FOX40 Morning News closely you’d know by “heels,” I mean “UGGs”. (Oops!)

Any hair, fashion or make-up secrets to share?

Orchid oil for smooth shiny hair and never go without the two L’s–lashes and lip gloss.

Favorite charity…

Firefighters Burn Institute

FALL & FAMILY Any fall traditions that your family loves to do in the area?

We’ve been going to Apple Hill for over a decade to cut down our Christmas tree. But, I secretly use it as an excuse for the real reason I go—the apple donuts.

What makes your day on the set of FOX40 Morning News?

It makes my day when our morning team is all together at work (no one off or on vacation). Each person brings their own comic relief and it turns work into hanging out with friends. Christianne brings out the inner nerd in all of us and laughs out loud over everything, it’s infectious.

Bethany is sunshine and a warm hug EVERY SINGLE morning. Darren’s vast continued on page 14

We’d love to hear a little about your kids… are they best buds, similar, opposite?

What are they each into this year?

My daughter is the oldest and the best of both her dad and I. She’s athletic, yet girly.

Smart, yet conversational and down to earth. She’s an incredibly hard worker and driven, even at 11 years-old. She’s a year-round competitive swimmer who loves to lose herself in the water, books and her guitar. Just like me (when I was her age), she wants to be a doctor when she grows up and save the world, starting with her brothers.

My kids are very close which means they fight, play and love each other like…well, like brothers and sisters do. They’re four years apart, but don’t realize it. So, my 3 year-old rides motocross, skis and surfs just like his two older siblings—because in his mind he’s as big as Hulk. Seriously, he makes us call him Hulk. My 7 year-old son is just like me. A rascal, and he’s having so much fun at it. That attitude helps make him be a

FOX40 Morning News team: Darren, Mae, Bethany, Paul and Christianne

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Mae continued from page 13

knowledge of everything has me googling all morning long. And, I’m always wondering if Paul is using us as characters for his next book.

Any wild or funny stories to share while on live TV? Where do I start… attempting to snowboard on a slope simulator—falling off and hanging suspended from a harness—did I mention it was on live TV? Or, catching the studio stove on fire during a live cooking segment. To put it out, I blew on it. You can google what happens next.

How do you think your co-workers would describe you?

I just posed this question to the newsroom and all at once in unison came back, “CRAZY!” I also got a few “relentless” and “hungry” replies. (They mean the last one literally.) My co-anchor Paul, tells me often that I’m a lot like his wife. I’m “sweet and charming, but not even in the slightest bit interested in letting anyone push me around.”

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I once strived for balance. Now, I realize instead of attempting the perfect juggling act—I visualize throwing a bunch of balls in the air and the ones I catch— great! The others, well, maybe I’ll catch them tomorrow.

People ask me every single day, “How do you do it?” I always say, do what? LOL. My saving grace is my husband and our faith. We strive to make our relationship the foundation of our family and put each other even before our kids. He’s my best friend, so we do everything together from pray to play. I think it helps to treat each other as equals with equal responsibilities. He works, I work, he cleans, I clean, he changes a diaper… I try to hide when it’s my turn. Kidding. It promotes a respectful environment that fills the home and translates to our children.

Out of all the things I’ve done in my life, the accomplishments I’ve had in my career and the places it’s taken me—my children and my family are my greatest achievement.

A Day with Mae

2:25am: Alarm clock goes off. Hit snooze immediately.

2:28am: Phone alarm goes off. Hit off button immediately.

2:30am: My TV flips on to FOX40 News and phase 1 of 50 starts.

Morning news is fantastic because there’s never a dull moment and no chance to get sleepy. I love the fast pace and that every morning is different. Meeting new people every single day from all walks of life is humbling and, having experiences I would have never imagined being a part of is a constant renewal of how grateful I am for my career.

The rest of the phases: Sneak in lunch with Bethany, weights and run, survive the pick-up lane at my kids’ school and then my real job begins—kid time: parent volunteer, hockey practice, swim, homework, dinner (thankful my hubby is an amazing cook), bath and bedtime.

Favorite moment of the day: Reading my kids a book before bed. Never miss it. It’s also where I perform what I call the head count rule. One, two, three—all three kids are home, alive and tucked in. Success!

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Foster Parents: Needed Now More than Ever Upcoming Changes to Foster Care in the Sacramento Region

By Nora Heston Tarte

Today when a child enters the California foster care system, they can expect to spend time in a county shelter or wait days, sometimes even weeks before they are placed with a family; but all of that is about to change. The passing of new federal and state laws is shifting the foster care process in Sacramento. Many county children’s shelters will close, and those that don’t will act as temporary housing solutions, while an emphasis is put on immediate placement in foster homes for all youth. These changes, originally proposed by Assembly member Mark Stone, support fewer moves from house to house and increase the chance for each child to find a permanent, or adoptive, home.

In 2014, a reported 62,097 children were in foster care in California, including 2,911 in Sacramento County and 351 in Placer County. In 2013, 8 percent of children in foster care nation-wide were in shelters and 6 percent were in group homes. Ten percent of children who exited the system that year were emancipated.

“The idea is that children do not learn how to attach or build relationships while in group home or shelter situations,” shares William Richardson, district administrator at Koinonia Family Services.

Ultimately, the new policies want to increase adoption rates and find permanent homes for more kids in the system. We’ve all seen the happy children holding signs on social media sharing how many days they spent in foster care before they were adopted, and, at its core, the new law aims to increase the number of similar posts.

In addition, shorter stints in group homes correlate with lower crime rates amongst foster care youth, higher rates of reunification with family members and better educated, more successful adults. Not to mention, while adoption is viewed as a positive outcome for children in foster care, there are other perks, as well. For example, the government costs are lower in the long run.

That’s not to say the state won’t spend significant funds on recruiting, training and retaining a larger number of foster parents. As new laws will limit the amount of time kids can spend in a shelter or group home, more foster homes, or resource homes, will be needed to house kids in the system.

This need will be felt hard in Placer County, which is very dependent on the shelter system, according to Richardson.

“This [law] will also force many children out of group homes and into resource homes.

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Because constant moving from home to home or shelter to shelter has been cited as traumatizing for children, the new process will aim to limit moves as much as possible. Instead of moving first into a shelter, fostered youth will move directly into a foster home whenever possible. While some of these homes will have the intention of adoption, others may not.

The hope, according to Richardson, is that children will only make one stop in a resource home before returning to family.

In many cases they may be adopted by the first foster parents they are placed with when reunification is not an option. In cases where adoption is not the goal of the foster parents, children may have one additional move to make from a resource home to an adoptive home.

Sacramento County and surrounding counties are in need of foster parents to help support this legislative move. For those considering becoming a foster parent, or adopting a foster child, resources are available. Agencies offer orientations for prospective foster parents to answer questions about the requirements and expectations. It is highly recommended that interested individuals complete thorough research.

Most importantly, however, is understanding the goals of foster families. “We find families for children, not children for families,” Richardson explains. “Parents need to understand that foster care is about helping children and not finding a child to meet their needs.”

Before committing to a foster situation, prospective foster parents also need to ensure they have addressed any unresolved issues from their past and seek counseling when necessary. For example, a foster parent with an insecure attachment style may not be the best fit for a foster child as they tend to have an insecure attachment style, as well. When both parties lack empathy, conflict arises.

For more information about becoming a foster parent, or about Assembly Bill 403, visit davethomasfoundation.org, www.kfh.org or www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/ AB403_FactSheet.pdf.

Nora Heston Tarte is a freelance writer and Sacramento State alum.

When she isn’t chasing her 18 month-old son around, she’s musing about motherhood on her blog, www.slightlykrunchymama.blogspot.com.

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The Affect of Common Core on Tutoring

By Nora Heston Tarte California is one of 43 states, plus the District of Columbia, to align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It was established to provide all students with the tools necessary to be successful in college and careers post high school. The curriculum outlines specific goals in English and math that focus on problem solving and critical thinking. Common Core has been praised for its emphasis on real-world practices, but has also received criticism for rigorous testing that could be asking too much of children at each grade level (K-12). In many cases, parents who are confused by the new rules, or those who want their children to have an edge in education, are turning to tutoring.

Tutoring is a $5 billion dollar industry. While it used to exist to catch up kids who were struggling in school, or to provide support where parents were unable to give it at home, the trend is now seeping into the younger schooling sect and receiving special attention for its ability to help kids adapt to new standards.

Moreover, many dyslexic students require accommodations to perform well on exams. CCSS puts a lot of emphasis on endof-year assessments. Add in the fact that many schools do not adequately test for dyslexia and many teachers are unfamiliar with how to teach kids with this particular disability, and we have a real problem on our hands. Tutoring, however, can help.

Professionals that are well-versed in disabilities are able to adapt the new learning processes to meet students’ abilities.

It isn’t only non-traditional learners that are struggling with common core. One of the problems is that children are accustomed to bringing their math homework to their parents for help. While today’s parents may be able to figure out the answer to a long division or word problem from a third grade text book, it’s likely they don’t know the CCSS-approved way to answer the question in front of them.

“As schools began rolling out their new curriculum, we saw parents become uncertain how to help their children with their homework,” said Monica Wolf of Sylvan Learning of Elk Grove. “As time has gone on, we are seeing this less often.

Parents are educating themselves and utilizing resources provided by the state, their schools and their teachers.”

Keeping Pace Learning Center in Elk Grove has seen an uptick in clientele since the new standards were implemented.

“I get more calls from parents whose kids are struggling with math,” explained Founder Carol Hess. “Most notable though are the calls from parents with students that fit in the dyslexic profile. Common core curriculum is worse for the dyslexic.”

Students with dyslexia struggle with the text-rich math material presented in CCSS. “It’s processing the language of math… A lot of their answers have to be written out in sentences,” Hess explained.

Because dyslexia is a language disorder, they have a hard time writing their thoughts down on paper.

Tutoring sessions can help develop the necessary language skills to make them more successful.

Akin to a managerial log, students must explain how they came up with their answer. It goes beyond the “showing your work,” teachers required of generation y’ers to ensure they weren’t copying off of their neighbor’s paper; now students must communicate their problem solving process to receive full points. This lends itself to real-world applications, but proves difficult for many young learners.

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writing answers because many 1st through 3rd grade students are not yet able to write well enough to put their thought process to paper,” Hess explained, “It also takes more time to review homework.”

Because the requirements are new to parents, they don’t always understand given assignments.

In other cases, due to the substantial time requirements of each problem, parents may not always be able to assist with an entire assignment.

To help, Sylvan has created a series of parent seminars with topics such as transitioning in school (elementary school to middle school) and subject specific support (teaching math concepts to parents to help their students) to help parents help their children.

Stringent testing related to CCSS is another concern. “It seems to be more important than it really is,” Hess said. “It needs to be suggested strongly that this testing stuff that they’re doing is still in beta mode.”

However, if a parent is focused on the end-of-year testing results, computer preparation is one way to get a student ready for the annual test. “Because these tests are now offered on a computer, instead of with a pen and paper, it has to be recognized that this could skew results,” explained Hess.

If a child is not comfortable reading material on a computer screen, it can affect their score. Parents can combat this issue by getting their kids used to working on a computer, either at home or at a tutoring center. While this is a skill that will serve them when they are older, it has not yet been proven how helpful it is in grade school.

part due to the increased demand on students to learn earlier and faster.

“Students need to become competent sooner than they did 20 years ago. The demands of kindergarteners are staggering!

Twenty years ago kindergarteners were learning to color within the lines and learn [the] alphabet and sounds,” Hess recalled.

“Today they need to read site words and write their first and last names before school starts… students have to learn differently today than 20 years ago because the demands are different.”

With all of the changes, it is no wonder tutoring is becoming a required resource for many families, but Wolf said Sylvan hasn’t actually experienced any major changes in clientele. Instead, they are experiencing a shift in the questions parents ask.

“I think parents are more aware of their child’s struggles and their own goals for their child(ren),” she explained. “Parents are more informed and are doing more in depth research prior to enrolling in any tutoring program.”

Sylvan offers the Sylvan Insight Assessment to all students, an assessment that starts with an independent assessment of student’s ability and provides a discrete score to compare each students to national norms.

“We recognize that every student is unique and their progress is measured as an individual. Our Insight Assessment provides a parent with not only an assessment of a student’s academic ability, but also their attitude and outlook towards school and learning,” Wolf explained.

Nora Heston Tarte is a freelance writer and Sacramento State alum.

When she isn’t chasing her 18 month-old son around, she’s musing about motherhood on her blog, www.slightlykrunchymama.blogspot.com.

“They need to have that skill,” Hess assured, “but that’s a skill in itself— taking a test on a computer.”

CCSS aside, tutoring was a growing industry before the new standards were adopted. This is in large

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Catching Up with Speech Therapy

By Jamie Lober The speech therapist is an invaluable resource to Sacramento families.

“Primarily, children are referred to speech language pathologists because they are delayed with their speech and language development and are not meeting typical milestones or they may be at risk having been diagnosed with Down Syndrome or traumatic birth,” said Deborah Ross-Swain, president of the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Every child is in speech for a different reason. “If a child has a speech impediment that is impacting him socially or academically, it would be cause for concern and a good referral for speech or if he has a tough time putting sentences together,” said Irina Krivoruchko, speech therapist at Guiding Hands School.

Knowing the range of what is normal and having realistic goals for your child can make a difference. “At 6 to 7 months of age kids start experimenting with language or sounds and by 12 months of age we want to see children babbling and cooing because those are precursors to language development,” said Ross-Swain.

Your pediatrician may have a handout about the milestones to guide you. “By the time a child is 12 months of age he needs to be using words to communicate like mama, dada, kitty, doggy, juice, no, out, baby or

bye-bye,” said Ross-Swain. Words should be used meaningfully as your child matures. “By 2 years-old a child should have around 200 different words and start to link words together like baby cry, mommy car or go bye-bye,” said Ross-Swain.

Children are naturally curious about language. “They use it not only with intent for getting their wants, needs and desires met—but are also using it socially—so, we want to see them interacting with other children and establishing eye contact,” said Ross-Swain.

When a child comes to speech, the therapist first does an assessment in several areas. “We want to know how they are doing in terms of receptive skills or how well they understand communication and then we assess expressive skills in terms of vocabulary and use of language,” said Ross-Swain. Speech, how the child makes sounds and the oral motor system is also evaluated. “We look to see if they have appropriate muscle strength and coordination and at their social pragmatic skills,” said Ross-Swain. All of this is done by using stan-

dardized instruments and in the end, it is determined how a child performs compared to their age level equivalent peers. A child may be where he needs to be, below or exceeding expectations.

Of course everyone has different goals.

“For typical delayed speech and language development the goal is to get them caught up, but for a disorder the goal is to provide the child with functional communication,” said Ross-Swain. The speech therapist will assess, diagnose and treat.

“Speech language pathologists do not just work with speaking skills; we are a group of professionals that work with the language piece where we are intimately involved in diagnosing and treating literacy problems with children who are unable to acquire and master reading and spelling,” said Ross-Swain. They also focus on learning disorders, swallowing disorders, reducing foreign accents and second language learners. “We are a diverse profession working with a diverse population,” said Ross-Swain.

It’s also important that parents build relationships with the speech therapist. “We use computer-based communication where we e-mail or send home notes after every session to explain what we did and for those working on articulation, we send home carryover practice material so the kids can work on their sounds daily,” said Krivoruchko. It is important to master strategies such as the TARGET model.

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completely present and not interact when you have little time or are preoccupied. “The A is for attention because you want to make sure you have the child’s attention; the R is for repeat because you want to be consistent in your communication and the G is that you want to be genuine,” said Ross-Swain. When you act interested, it shows. “The E is for enthusiastic and the T is for thoughtful because you have to be careful in what you are communicating,” said Ross-Swain. This acronym can be helpful in reminding parents to be intentional and strategic.

Something as simple as making eye contact with your child when you speak can promote good language development.

“Videos and electronics do not replace human communication—so you should be talking to your child constantly whether you are having a meal, bathing, cooking, washing dishes, sweeping, dressing or making beds—because all of those are language-rich opportunities,” said Ross-Swain. Praise your child for a job well done. “We want to get a child motivated so he will not only be excited about coming to speech, but will begin to carry over the skills he is acquiring into his day-to-day and spontaneous speech,” said Ross-Swain. Therapists told that the largest challenge can be bridging the gap between therapy and functional outcome, which is why it is so important for everyone to work as a team.

Kids make progress in speech. “I had a student with a communication system who was nonverbal and would point to something repeatedly or request things and over the last two years he has put together 5 or 6 words in sentences

and maneuvers around his iPad, so it has been amazing to see that growth,” said Krivoruchko. Kids can monitor their own progress as well. “We do the 5 incredible point skills which is a self-regulatory tool or scale that has numbers 1 to 5 and targets behaviors,” said Krivoruchko. If you are working on an inside voice, 1 would be a whisper and 5 would be shouting.

“1 is feeling calm and doing their work and 5 means they are out of control,” said Krivoruchko. Kids can determine if they are feeling like a 3 and may need to take a break.

The field of speech therapy has had some advances over the years. “A lot of people feel that apps are new and exciting, but there is speculation about how effective they are with research suggesting that electronic devices do not assist in developing language and may actually interfere with it,” said Ross-Swain. The key to success is for the child to see the speech therapist as a partner in growth and development and someone who works with the entire family. “A good speech language pathologist will make therapy not only effective, but fun so it motivates the child, remains interesting and lets them be intentional and consistent about what they are working on so they can achieve success,” said Ross-Swain.

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October’s Guide to

By Michelle Kopkash

Take a look at this month’s round-up of the around Sacramento. Prepare to be thrilled..

WHERE THE PICKIN’S GOOD – PUMPKIN PATCHES & MORE Pickin’ at an “Apple Hill” Farm Open Now. There are a variety of farms & orchards to pick from; check the website for details.

Going to Apple Hill to pick apples and pumpkins during the fall months is a family tradition for many, and its breathtaking views are worth the drive.

Apple Hill offers a number of different farms to choose from (check the website for details). KIDS Inc. – located in Camino, CA – is an apple pickin’ favorite for families. www.applehill.com/apple-hill-growers/ pumpkins Machado Apple Festival Saturday, October 17th, 100 Apple Lane, Auburn – 9 AM to 6 PM Once a year, Machado Orchards opens its grounds to the public for its annual Apple Festival so that folks can have fun picking a variety of apples off the trees, sample delicious apple recipes, listen to live music and check out work from local artists. A face painter, Maria’s Tacos and Kool Kettle Corn are among some of the vendors participating in this year’s festival.

530-823-1393 www.placergrown.org/machado-orchards The Pumpkin Farm October 2nd - 31st, 7736 Old Auburn Rd., Citrus Heights – 9 AM to 6 PM, Closed on Mondays This charming pumpkin farm offers a variety of activities for kids including an amusing hayride through its festively decorated fields, a haunted barn, corn maze, huge slides, a petting zoo, train and a humongous pumpkin patch filled with pumpkins and gourds of all sizes.

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Roemer Pumpkin Patch Now - October 31st, 6851 Hedge Road, Sacramento – Times vary; closed Mondays.

Roemer’s Pumpkin Patch touts over 30 acres of land, including 13 acres of pumpkin patches, a 5 acre corn maze, hay rides, face painting fun, picnic spots and more. Check the website for hours; times vary each day.

916-381-4331 | www.roemerpumpkinpatch.com Fog Willow Farms October 1st - 31st, 11011 Cecatra Drive, Wilton – Times vary; check website for details.

Features hundreds of pumpkins to pick from, pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, a picnic area with shade and a shack that sells sweet treats. There are said to be over 100 farm animals on the property.

Fog Willow Farms is just a short drive from Old Town Elk Grove.

916-687-4547 | www.fogwillowfarms.com Bastiao Farms Goblin Gardens Pumpkin Patch October 1st - 31st, 3845 El Centro Road, Sacramento – 10 AM to 7 PM Between the traditional pumpkin patch and corn mazes, a haunted barn (available on weekends), a small-scale Western town, scenic hay rides and a gift shop, there are a variety of family-friendly attractions at this Sacramento pumpkin patch.

916-925-2947 www.bastiaofarmsgoblingardens.com Cool Patch Pumpkins Now thru November 1st, 6585 Milk Farm Rd., Dixon – 9 AM to 9 PM Maze enthusiasts will get chills when they attempt this year’s 44-acre corn maze. This patch has over 50 different kinds of pumpkins and gourds, boasting “tens of thousands” of them for you and your family to pick from, and also includes kiddie mazes and a family-friendly fun zone with adult tricycles and a pool filled with hay and corn.

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The Flower Farm October 3rd - 31st, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis – 10 AM to 4 PM, closed Tuesdays Kids can run free in this petite, country-feeling pumpkin patch, which includes a haystack pyramid for children to climb on and pumpkins that have been decorated to look like people. Weekend activities feature face painters, farm animals and hands-on activities for kids. The Flower Farm sits on a beautiful piece of land in Loomis and shares its property with Le Casque Winery.

916-652-5650 | www.flowerfarminn.com Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Sept. 19th - November 1st, 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland – 9 AM to 6 PM This is a traditional pumpkin patch on mega vitamins and your kids will love it! As with many patches, your child will be able to pick from a variety of sizes in an extensive and scenic pumpkin field.

But unlike others, you can take a hay ride out to one of the pumpkin fields for a more entertaining hunt that’s worth the ride. This farm also has pumpkins that are bigger than small children. Other entertainment includes pony rides, miniature train rides, a petting zoo, corn maze and sunflower maze slides.

530-633-2568 | www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com Impossible Acres October 1st - 31st in Davis – 9 AM to 6 PM Located at ‘Grandpa’s Barn,’ this family-owned farm opens its pumpkin patch to the public each October. It offers an expansive view of farm land for miles around and children can pet the farm animals.

Because school groups visit in the morning, it may be best to visit in the afternoons. On the corner of Road 31 and Road 98 in Davis, CA. 530-750-0451 | www.impossibleacres.com Poppy Lane Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch September 26th - October 31st, 12110 Poppy Lane, Auburn – 9 AM to 7 PM Pick pumpkins from a traditional pumpkin patch and then play in the bounce houses, take a tractor ride, be a cowgirl or cowboy on a pony ride (available on weekends only) and jump over haystacks.

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Branco Farms and the "Biggest Little Pumpkin Patch” October 7th - 31st at Fountains at Roseville – Open until 9 PM Fountains at Roseville is excited to welcome Branco Farms and the "Biggest Little Pumpkin Patch" to the corner of E. Roseville Parkway and Reserve Dr. The pumpkin patch will feature fun for the whole family, from face painting to bounce houses, pony rides and more. Open Mon - Fri from 12 PM to 9 PM and Sat - Sun from 10 AM to 9 PM. 916-786-2679 | www.brancofarms.com Dave’s Pumpkin Patch September 28th - October 31st at 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento – Times vary Dave’s Pumpkin Patch has lots of exciting new activities and events going on this year with all of your favorites from years past. Open Sun - Thurs from 10 AM to Dusk and Fri - Sat from 10 AM to 9 PM. 916-849-9450 | www.vierrafarms.com Haunted Houses & Frighteningly Fun Tours Haunted Nature Trail October 23rd – 31st at Grandpa’s Cellar in the heart of “Apple Hill” – 10 AM to 5 PM Kids will have a bewitchingly good time while walking through the haunted nature trail at their own pace. Stay to have a picnic or a sweet apple treat, which can be purchased from the bake shop. This is suitable for children of all ages.

530-644-2153 | www.grandpascellar.com Spookomotive Train Ride Saturdays & Sundays, October 17th thru November 1st at the California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento – 11 AM to 4 PM This not-so-spooky train ride is great for all ages.

Appreciate the fully decorated train, enjoy a Halloween story along the ride, bop to Halloween music and receive a special treat from the train’s “skeleton” crew (kid’s only). General: $20 for adults, $10 youths (ages 6-17), ages 5 and under ride free.

916-445-5995 | www.csrmf.org Sacramento Halloween River Cruise Saturdays & Sundays, October 17th – 31st, L Street Dock in Sacramento – Twice daily Hop aboard the Hornblower in Sacramento for a special Halloween treat. Highlights include a picturesque one-hour cruise along the Sacramento River, fun Halloween music, Halloween coloring activities and party favors for children. $18 per person.

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Lantern Tours at Sacramento Historic Old City Cemetery October 16th 17th, 23rd and 24th, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento – Times vary Sign-up in advance for a lantern tour at night through Sacramento’s oldest cemetery, built in 1849. This guided tour will take you through a bit of Sacramento’s history, if you can pay attention to the details while ducking under cobwebs…ah ha ha!

800-838-3006 | www.brownpapertickets.com Ghost Tours at Sacramento History Museum Fridays & Saturdays, October 9th – 24th at Sacramento History Museum, Sacramento – Times vary Treat your family to a very unique Halloween experience. Over the course of a 1-mile guided walking tour through the streets Sacramento, you’ll learn about the eerie tales of folks who first settled in Sacramento during the Gold Rush days. You may stumble upon spooky murder victims, miners and other peculiar characters during your journey. Not recommended for kids under 8 years old.

916-808-7059 www.sachistorymuseum.org/tours/ghost-tours Heartstoppers Haunted House Fridays & Saturdays, October 2nd – 31st at 2300 Mineshaft Lane, Rancho Cordova – 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM With four heart-stopping attractions, all with seriously deranged themes, chilling state-of-the-art effects, disturbing actors and a venue that’s rumored to be truly haunted, this experience will give you a run for your money. Check the online schedule for dates and times.

916-5-SCARED | www.scaredyou.com Fright Planet Weekends, October 2nd – 31st at Cal Expo Gate #9, Sacramento – Opens at 7 PM Come to the haunted park for a night of terror, if you dare. Nine frightening interactive exhibits and other spook-worthy entertainment make this a must-see. Though all ages are welcome, it’s more appropriate for older kids who can handle the unnerving nature of the night.

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Slipknot’s Scream Park Sacramento October 2nd – November 1st, 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento – Opens at 7 PM Deemed the “best haunted attraction in the West”

by Forbes, this truly terrifying experience will leave you quivering for hours. With several petrifying haunted houses and other attractions, the park is best explored by those with a strong heart.

530-794-8511 | www.screamparkcalifornia.com Callson Manor Haunted House October 2nd – 31st, Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville – 7:30 PM to 10 PM Looking for a good scream this Halloween? Callson Manor is back this year with added attractions that will send chills down your spine. The theme park is open Friday – Sunday through October 31st and a few extra days leading up to Halloween. Check the website’s calendar for dates & times.

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916-405-5600 www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival Zombie Halloween Friday, October 16th at Skatetown Ice Arena, Roseville – 7 PM to 10 PM Join Skatetown Ice Arena for their 13th annual Halloween costume ice skating party. Entertainment includes a live DJ, light show and family-friendly games.

916-783-8550 | www.skatetown-roseville.com 7th Annual Antelope Crossing Spooktacular Saturday, October 17th at Antelope Crossing Commercial Center, Citrus Heights – 10 AM to 4 PM This free event is good for families of all ages and features carnival games, a 3 PM costume contest, raffles, a pumpkin patch, face painters, over 50 local vendors and live performances on the main stage throughout the day.

916-729-1100 | www.antelopecrossing.net Sacramento Children Museum’s Monster Bash Saturday, October 17th at the Sacramento Children Museum, Rancho Cordova – 6 PM to 8 PM Come dressed in costume and enjoy an evening of fun Halloween music and interactive Halloween activities, a costume parade, dancing and play time in the museum.

916-638-7225 | www.sackids.org 19th Annual Auburn Community Festival Saturday, October 17th at 123 Recreation Drive, Auburn – 10 AM to 4 PM The festival is filled with fun for the entire family – a giant pumpkin contest, costume contest & parade, a scarecrow contest, food and live music. Free. www.visitauburnca.com Safetyville’s Annual Halloween Haunt Saturday, October 17th at 3909 Bradshaw Rd., Sacramento – 11 AM to 4 PM Families attending the annual harvest festival will enjoy a magic show with Trevor Wyatt, a harvest maze, face painting, family games, raffles, live entertainment and more! Wear your costume for the parade.

916-438-3357 | www.safetycenter.org Folsom’s 7th Annual Night of 1,000 Pumpkins Friday, October 23rd in Historic Folsom on Sutter Street, Folsom – 6 PM On this truly magical night, the city lights up 1,000 carved pumpkins along the historic Sutter Street and families come out to trick-or-treat in costume. Bring a carved pumpkin to the event in order to be admitted.

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Fairytale Town’s 29th Annual Safe & Super Halloween Friday thru Sunday, October 23rd – 25th at Fairytale Town, Sacramento – 5 PM to 9 PM Trick-or-treat throughout the decorated grounds of Fairytale Town and come dressed for fun. With over 17 candy stations, a nightly magic show and costume parade and tons of kid-friendly activities, this is sure to be a hit. Check the website for pricing details.

916-808-7462 | www.fairytaletown.org Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 24th at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville – 1 PM to 4 PM If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in an original way, take your kids for a dunk in the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool to pick a floating pumpkin. You must pre-register by 10/19 in order to reserve a spot (event # 72227).

916-774-5200 | www.roseville.ca.us/events Funderland's Spooktacular Halloween Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25 at Funderland, Sacramento, CA – 10 AM to 5 PM Have a frighteningly fun time at this much-loved amusement park with safe trick-or-treating, magic shows, costume contests and rides for all ages.

916-456-0131 | www.funderlandpark.com Rocklin’s Fall Festival Saturday, October 24th at Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin – 10 AM to 2 PM Rocklin hosts a wonderful, free event for the community each year where children trick-or-treat in costume at dozens of vendor stations, participate in Halloween activities and have fun with demonstrations. There will also be live entertainment throughout the day.

916-625-5215 | www.rocklin.ca.us Fall Festival Saturday, October 24th at Palladio, Folsom – 1 PM to 5 PM Afternoon festivities consist of hay rides, pumpkin and cookie decorating stations, a pie eating contest, face painter and other fun activities for the entire family to enjoy.

916-542-7408 | www.gopalladio.com/events Spooky Story Time Saturday, October 24th at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael – 10:30 AM Join the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for a few spooky stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers Guild.

Afterwards, set out to explore the beautiful grounds and the nearby American River.

916-489-4918 | www.sacnaturecenter.net Count Watts’ Spooktacular Saturday, October 24th at Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville – 10 AM to 2 PM At this SPOOKtacular event, children will meet the center’s Count Watts, carve pumpkins, play Halloween games and make crafts. They’ll bring home a few goodies in a limited-edition Count Watts trickor-treat bag. Come in costume.

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Halloween Boo Bounce Wednesday, October 28th at BounceU in Roseville – 6 PM to 8 PM Kids will have a boo-tastic time bouncing the night away. A scavenger hunt, costume contest, crafts and treat complete the night.

916-783-4386 | www.bounceu.com/roseville-ca Wee Halloween Wednesday, October 28th at Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento – 10 AM to 1 PM Children under 5 years of age will have a grand time at the Crocker Art Museum as Halloween approaches by decorating treat bags and participating in a guided walk through some of the exhibits to gather treats (kids will be greeted by ‘gentle surprises’ at each treat station). Dress in costume! You must register in advance. The tours take place between 10 AM and 11 AM. 916-808-1182 | www.crockerartmuseum.org Midway of Fun Carnival Thursday thru Sunday, October 29th – November 1st at the Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights – Check website for times This 4-day carnival celebrates the fall season with a number of family-fun options – carnival rides, games, concessions and more. Ticket booths are on-site.

916-961-7150 | www.midwayoffun.com Family Fun Night Thursday, October 29th at Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville – 5 PM to 9 PM The pixies and pirates invite your family to Downtown Roseville for a night of fun including interactive Halloween activities, live entertainment, costume contests, trick-or-treating and vendor booths. Free.

916-774-5200 | www.roseville.ca.us/events Boo at the Zoo Friday & Saturday, October 30th and 31st at Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Drive & 16th Ave, Sacramento – 5 PM to 8 PM Kids will have a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating between 25 different candy stations, watching the magic shows and participating in the costume dance party. The Spooky Train and Creepy Carousel will also be available at an additional charge. Best suited for children 10 years of age and under.

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Trick-or-Treat in Old Sacramento Saturday, October 31st in the Downtown Mall and Old Sacramento – 12 PM to 4 PM This Halloween, children are invited to trick-or-treat at participating stores at the Downtown Mall in Sacramento and Old Sacramento. Start at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum for maps of participating stores and trick-or-treat bags.

916-442-8575 | www.oldsacramento.com Bayside Church’s Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 31st at the Westfield Galleria Mall Parking Lot, Roseville – 11 AM to 3 PM Dress in costume to “trunk-or-treat” at dozens of impressively decorated cars filled to the brim with Halloween candy. Stay to play in the bounce houses, participate in carnival games, listen to live entertainment and feast on grub from local food trucks in the food court area. Everyone is welcome.

916-791-1244 | www.baysideonline.com

Trick-or-Treat at Westfield Galleria Mall Saturday, October 31st, Roseville – 5 PM to 7 PM The Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville invites families of all ages to trick-or-treat at participating stores. This is a great option for those who are looking for a safe, indoor Halloween experience.

Wear your costumes!

916-787-2000 www.westfield.com/galleriaatroseville Trick-or-Treat at Sunrise Mall Saturday, October 31st at the Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights – 5 PM to 7 PM Join the Sunrise Mall, in costume, to trick-or-treat with your family in a safe environment on Halloween. Dozens stores will be participating this year, rain or shine.

916-961-7150 | www.sunrisemallonline.com

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1 THURSDAY Dia de los Muertos Art Workshop 4pm at Arden-Dimick Library, Sacramento Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in this traditional art workshop.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org The Music and Instruments of Latin America 3pm at Arcade Library, Sacramento As part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, musician Catherine Mandella will present an array of Latin American music and instruments. Children and families can join in to create the rhythms and sounds of Central and South America!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

2 FRIDAY Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic with Mike della Penna 3:30pm at McKinley Library, Sacramento Join the library in Halloween-filled fun with magician Mike della Penna! In this show, Mike will astound you with silly Halloween-themed magic and humor that will be fun for the whole family!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

3 SATURDAY 5th Annual Sacramento Aloha Festival 9am at Cal Expo, Sacramento The Fifth Annual Sacramento Aloha Festival will celebrate Sacramento’s rich Polynesian culture.

Enjoy native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) exhibits, workshops, presentations, arts and crafts, merchandise, food, and entertainment.

420-7290 | www.SacAlohaFest.org

Dogtoberfest 2015 12pm at Mack Road Community Center, Sacramento Mack Road Partnership has taken the ropes this year and brought together vendors, mobile pet adoptions, exhibits, foods, and music. The popular pageant where guest judges select Sacramento’s cutest and ugliest canines will also be returning this year. Canines must be leashed and under control at all times for the fun and safety of all. A community event for the whole family, even the dog!

282-3203 | www.UgliestDogSacramento.com OctoberFEAST (10/3-10/4) 11am at Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Christian Church, Sacramento At the OctoberFEAST festival there will be delicious foods, baked goods, a beer and wine garden, music, kids games, a bounce house and more. www.Facebook.com/OctoberFeast2015 Pumpkin Science 12:30pm at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, Sacramento It’s Jack-o-lantern season at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center. Family-friendly pumpkin stations will be set up to learn a bit about this squash. Kids (Ages 12 and under) can craft a paper pumpkin to take home as fall décor.

808-3942 | www.TheDiscovery.org Scandivian Festival 10am at Divine Savior Catholic Church, Orangevale This family fun event will feature Scandinavian foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, music, and continuous entertainment. Merchandise will be available for sale. Learn about the Nordic Countries and Scandinavian heritage.

451-3850 | www.Facebook.com/ SacramentoScandinavianFestival

Spooky Halloween Treats 2pm at Ella K. McClatchy Library, Sacramento Are you ready to enjoy Halloween sweets before Halloween? Then join the library and make your own spooky Halloween treats. Make Rice Krispy Treat Frankensteins, Pretzel Stick Witches’ Brooms, Chocolate-Frosted Mummies and more!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Stand Up and Run 5K and 10K 9am at Sculpture Park, Roseville The 5th annual Stand Up and Run 5K and 10K run/walk is a fundraising event to kick-off October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Placer County and support for Stand Up Placer’s support services of domestic and sexual violence survivors.

209-743-9261 | www.StandUpPlacer.org Things That Slither 10:30am at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Some have scaly skin, some have slimy skin, some have legs, and some don’t! Can you guess what they are? Join in if you dare to find out!

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org

4 SUNDAY International Festival Davis 12pm at Central Park, Davis The 5th annual International Festival is put on by the International House Davis to promote “Unity in Diversity” in the community. Cultures from all over are invited to participate in various festivities such as on-stage entertainment, arts and crafts, sampling food from all over the world, and more! The International Festival offers fun for the whole family at no cost.

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Plays Sat. & Sun.at 12 NOON through November 15th Admission $5 For All Ages (Children 2 & under free) CASH OR CHECKS ONLY AT THE DOOR

Group rate—parties of 15 or more, 20% off

HALF-PRICE OPENING DAY SPECIAL OCTOBER 24TH ONLY! THE SATURDAY PERFORMANCE ON NOVEMBER 14TH WILL BE INTERPRETED IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. Performances located in our newly renovated Little Theatre – Room 106 of the Performing Arts Center located in the northwest corner of the Sacramento City College campus.

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS For more information or to purchase tickets in advance go to CityTheatre.net or call Doug Lawson, at

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Nature Fest 2015 10am at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Animal shows, activities, exhibits and demos, birds of prey, guided nature hikes and more!

Family-friendly food available or bring a picnic.

Free parking, $5/person, ages 12 and under free.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.net

6 TUESDAY Artful Tot 10:30am at Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento Toddlers explore art-making with different materials in new ways, from printmaking and color mixing to clay and fabric. Adults learn how to encourage experimentation and self-expression while nurturing their child’s creativity. Families are welcome to arrive anytime during this dropin program. Please dress for mess.

808-1182 | www.CrockerArtMuseum.org

7 WEDNESDAY International Walk or Bike to School Day All day in the City of Roseville Participate in the annual Walk or Bike to School Day! Organized by the school’s parent-teacher association and staff from the City of Roseville’s Safe Routes to School program, the day is designed to encourage walking or biking to school in groups rather than driving alone.

774-1376 | www.Roseville.Ca.Gov

8 THURSDAY Read To A Dog 3pm at Orangevale Library Join the library and practice reading out loud to a registered therapy dog. Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our fabulous collection, then read aloud to Kori, the friendliest black lab you’ve ever met, who is accompanied by her trained adult volunteer.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

9 FRIDAY Sacramento’s Fall Home Show 10am at Cal Expo, Sacramento Meet the best in the home improvement industry at Cal Expo this weekend and find out how you can add value, more living space, curb appeal and energy efficiency to your home.

924-9884 | www.SacHomeandGardenShow.net

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Fall Frolic 10:30am at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael What’s new in the Nature Area? Explore how our wild spaces change with the fall season.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org Fossil Fun (10/10-10/11) 12:30pm at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, Sacramento The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center are kicking off the celebration for National Fossil Day (officially on October 14) with a weekend of fossil fun for the whole family. Visit the classroom for a special fossil display. Kids can enjoy a fossil craft to take home as a souvenir.

808-3942 | www.TheDiscovery.org

Harvest Festival 10am at Rancho Cordova Library Join the library for a joyous Harvest festival! Enjoy events outside to celebrate our Harvest. Free refreshments, music, games, prizes! Cancelled if there is Rain.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Northern California Latin American Festival 11am at River Walk Park, West Sacramento This is a one-day event celebrating the different Latin American cultures, foods, music, and activities of the diverse Latino population living in Northern California. It is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and children alike.

914-4665 | www.NorCalFest.com River City Marketplace 12pm at Fremont Park, Sacramento This maker’s mart is designed to showcase over 100 of Sacramento’s local artists, makers, and small businesses who are sending the message loud and clear, that Sacramento is a hub of talent and creativity. Enjoy local food, beer, and live music while you check out the local scene.

505-0663 | www.RiverCityMarketPlace. squarespace.com

11 SUNDAY Fantastic Fur 1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Long, shaggy, short, or thick. Feel all sorts of fur and explore how it helps mammals survive.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org Touch-a-Truck 11am at McClellan Conference Center, Sacramento Touch-a-Truck is an educational community event that will provide children hands-on opportunities to see and touch the heavy machinery and meet the people who grow the food Sacramentans eat. Activities include demonstrations, hands-on activities, crafts and entertainment for the whole family.

921-1096 | www.TouchATruckSac.com

13 TUESDAY How Does Your Garden Grow with One Book 6:30pm at Galt Library Food can be grown in lots of different ways. Kids will learn where foods are grown and different methods to grow them, including how organic farms work. Kids can taste test and read Sylvia’s Spinach by Katherine Pryor. Plus, kids are invited to choose seeds to take home to grow from the Galt Branch Seed Library!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

14 WEDNESDAY Sing Along with Mister Cooper 4pm at Belle Cooledge Library, Sacramento Join neighborhood favorite Mr. Cooper for 30 minutes of music time and freeze dancing for ages 3 to 7 years.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

15 THURSDAY One Book/Food Literacy Program 3:30pm at Arcade Library, Sacramento

calendar Fruits and veggies come in all shapes and sizes – and they all taste great. Kids will learn about delicious ‘ugly fruit’ or ‘imperfect fruit’ and make a recipe with these ‘ugly’ fruits and veggies.

They’ll read The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin. 264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

16 FRIDAY Day of the Dead Party 2015 6pm at the California Museum, Sacramento Highlights include appearances by exhibit artists Francisco Franco, John Huerta, David Lozeau, Rob-O of Sugar Skull Art and Mary Southall; Danza Azteca Maquilli Tonatiuh performance & ceremonial blessing; live music by Aaron King Jazz Quartet and Dinorah Klinger; complimentary small bites from Mayahuel Restaurant & Tequila Museum; hands-on sugar skull workshop and more.

653-7524 | www.CaliforniaMuseum.org Haunted Stacks!

7pm at Central Library, Sacramento Adults night out! Take a trip back to the 1940s in the old city library at the sixth annual Haunted Stacks event! Watch a classic scary movie in the Galleria and embark on “haunted” tours of the historic Sacramento Room.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

17 SATURDAY A Not-So-Scary Halloween Show 3pm at South Natomas Library, Sacramento Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages! Bring your ghosts and goblins, your superheroes and your fairies as tricks reign over treats in this silly, fun, laughter-filled show.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Harvest Faire 11am at Carden School of Sacramento This event will be a family friendly fair with games, raffles, food, silent auction, games, bounce houses, and vendors.

488-1313 | www.CardenSac.com Mad Science Halloween 2pm at Ella K. McClatchy Library, Sacramento Join the library for a Halloween science extravaganza! Make your own slime brains to dissect, create Frankenworms that come to life and make glowing ghosts. Stay to enjoy library-brewed dry-ice root beer that we will make together!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Sugar Skull Workshop with Rob-O of Sugar Skull Art 1pm at the California Museum, Sacramento Learn how to decorate “calaveras de azúcar” (sugar skulls) for “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) in a hands-on learning workshop taught by Rob-O of Sugar Skull Art, whose work is featured in the Museum’s exhibit “Day of the Dead: Art of Día de los Muertos 2015“.

653-7524 | www.CaliforniaMuseum.org Walk4Literacy 9am at McClatchy Park, Sacramento The goal is to help every child reach grade-level reading. The Walk4Literacy is a family-friendly,

four-mile walk through north Oak Park, Curtis Park, Poverty Hill, midtown, downtown, and culminates at the Cesar Chavez Park, where there will be a Literacy Festival featuring activities, games, and entertainment that promote health, education and literacy.

264-2990 | www.Walk4Literacy.org

18 SUNDAY Going Batty 1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Explore the mysteries of bats. Discover why these creatures are so misunderstood.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org

20 TUESDAY Pancakes and Poetry 4pm at Belle Cooledge Library, Sacramento Celebrate Teen Read Week with a pancake party! Read a poem, sing a song, rap a rap, blast a beat and get a pancake! Read until you’re full!

The piece you perform can be written by you or another author/song-writer.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

21 WEDNESDAY Sugar Skulls 4pm at Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, Sacramento Prepare for Día de los Muertos with artist Yoli Manzo. She will bring sugar skulls (calaveras) for you to decorate, and talk about this fascinating Mexican holiday that honors the dead. We’re planning two sessions: one at 4pm and another at 5pm.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

22 THURSDAY Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls 4pm at North Highlands Library, Antelope Celebrate Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating and decorating Mexican sugar skulls and other crafts.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Drip, Drop, Grow Crops!

4pm at Rancho Cordova Library Water is in everything. Kids will play a game to learn how much water it takes to grow different food. Kids will make a recipe using water efficient foods and learn what drought means.

Then they’ll read The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Not Norman: A Goldfish Story 4pm at North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library Read Not Norman: a Goldfish Story and make a fun, fishy craft! The library will have free books to give away! Help them break the world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

23 FRIDAY Haunt the Library 8pm at North Highlands Library, Antelope What after-hours terrors await you in the

library? Find out as teen volunteers turn the library into a series of scares, surprises and shocks. Family-friendly from 8 to 9:30 p.m., with story times, crafts, games, candy, and tours every 15 minutes. The real frights come during the teen-only tours from 9:30 on.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Mad Science Halloween 2pm at Ella K. McKinley Library, Sacramento Join the library for a Halloween science extravaganza! Make your own slime brains to dissect, create Frankenworms that come to life and make glowing ghosts. Stay to enjoy library-brewed dry-ice root beer that you will help make!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

24 SATURDAY Harvest Festival 11am at City Church of Sacramento Celebrate the 4th Annual Harvest Festival. Enjoy a day of fun, food, and family activities. This year’s festival features the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Ark, trackless train ride, video game truck, petting zoo, face painting, photo booth, singing, food demonstrations, books, fire engine, carnival games, food, prizes, and pumpkins.

468-4545 | www.Facebook.com/ events/1427773847545031 Haunted Library 7pm at Valley Hi-North Laguna, Sacramento The library will turn into one giant haunted house! They’ll offer a scary version and a sillier one for younger kids. This special library program is free and open to the public. Bring the kids down to the library for a scary good time!

It’s a chance to wear that costume twice!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Moon Cookies 12:30pm at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, Sacramento October is the month when full moon lore and legends abound. Visit the Museum for the day to learn about some science behind Earth’s moon and other moons in our solar system during the planetarium shows (ages 4 and older only). To top off the fun, kids decorate their own full moon cookie to enjoy as a snack.

808-3942 | www.TheDiscovery.org Spooky Story Time 10:30am at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Gear up for Halloween with some spooky stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers Guild.

Stories guaranteed not to cause nightmares.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org Trick or Treat on the “Boo”levard 11am at Hagginwood Library, Sacramento It’s back! Trick or Treat on the “Boo”levard! Take your kids trick or treating on the Boulevard and stop by your neighborhood stores, cafe’s and businesses for free treats and spooky fun!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Westlake Charter 5th Annual Fall Festival 2pm at Westlake Charter School, Sacramento Join the Westlake Charter School for seasonal activities, food and games. Family fun for everysacramentoparent.com OCTOBER 2015 37

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Celebration of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 1:30pm at Central Library, Sacramento Tumble down the rabbit hole and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s beloved novel. Families and children are welcome to join in for an afternoon of entertainment! From a mad tea party to painting roses red, there will be fun for all ages.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Experience Día de los Muertos 10:30am at Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a festive Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones. Join instructor Estella Sanchez and make sugar skulls from scratch, assemble altars, gather ofrendas (offerings) to honor the dead, decorate paper masks, and make calavera (skull) puppets.

808-1182 | www.CrockerArtMuseum.org Riverside Safari 1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Join an EYNC Naturalist for an afternoon adventure exploring along the river’s edge.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org

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Halloween Craft or Treat 4pm at Colonial Heights Library, Sacramento Join the library for an extra-special (and not-sospooky) Halloween crafting event! Perfect for the whole family, they’ll offer creepy, cute, and creative crafts for a range of ages from toddlers to teens. Costumes are highly encouraged!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Magician Mike Della Penna’s Not-So-ScaryHalloween Show 6:30pm at Galt Library Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages! Take your ghosts and goblins, your superheroes and your fairies as tricks reign over treats in this silly, fun, laughter-filled show!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

28 WEDNESDAY Wee Halloween 10am at Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento Children ages 5 and under and their grownups are encouraged to go to the Museum in costume for this special event. Decorate treat bags (provided) before being guided in small groups through the galleries. Along the way, encounter gentle surprises in the form of music and dance.

After each mini-performance, a small gift will be deposited into each child’s treat bag. This Halloween stroll ends with a delicious celebration featuring live music.

808-1182 | www.CrockerArtMuseum.org

29 THURSDAY Harry Potter and the Socerer’s Stone 3pm at Arden-Dimick Library, Sacramento Head out to the library after school to watch “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (rated PG).

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

30 FRIDAY Life- Size Candyland 4pm at Franklin Library, Elk Grove Play a special life-sized version of the classic board game, Candyland! Children will be the playing pieces and win real candy in this free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library. Halloween costumes are encouraged!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

31 SATURDAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Caring for Kids Run 8am at Nottoli Park, Elk Grove The Caring For Kids Run is organized by xHope Missions, an Elk Grove, CA based non-profit. xHope’s mission is to empower the at-risk child by providing hope, love, education, and a forever family. xHope shines a light on community groups who provide programs which focus on “at-risk” youth, foster care, and adoptive services within the greater Sacramento region.

804-5357 | www.CaringforKidsRun.com Children’s Halloween Hunt 10am at Marian O. Lawrence Library, Galt Head into the library in costume and look for a mysterious wooden figure and mini-pumpkin hidden among the books. Bring one figure and one pumpkin to the desk-they have treats to give you! Keep the figure and pumpkin along with the treats-one per child, please!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Creatures of the Night!

10:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael Join the Nature Center this All Hallows Eve for a program about a bird that has inspired supernatural tales like few others. Although they are not “otherworldly,” the quirky nature of owls are sure to make them the life of the Halloween party.

489-4918 | www.SacNatureCenter.org Halloween Party 2pm at Carmichael Library Wear your costume and head over to the library for a fun afternoon of spooky crafts and fun treats!

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Spooky Crafts 2pm at Southgate Library, Sacramento Celebrate the scariest (and sweetest) day of the year by making fun crafts. Costumes are welcome and adults are encouraged to bring their cameras.

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org Trick-or-Treat 2pm at Sylvan Oaks Library Make a goodie bag and go from station to station for games and sweet treats. Free book provided for each child participant to celebrate “All Hallows Read.”

264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org

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All phone numbers are area code (916) unless otherwise noted Circles of Light Exhibit Through October 29 at Gallery at 48 Natoma, Folsom Circles, squares, lines, primary colors; who would have thought these rudimentary symbols could become so fascinating? Two artists will focus on these basic elements in a very surprising way with unusal art techniques. Metal and LED lighted sculptures by Kristen Hoard and encaustic paintings and monotypes by Barbara Nilsson will be displayed.

355-7285 | www.Folsom.Ca.Gov Paula Wenzl Bellacera: Raptors and Rabbits Through November 4 at Pence Gallery, Davis Paula Bellacera is at once a consummate scientist and an obsessive artist. Her recent charcoal studies of birds and mammals from the Yolo Basin region, coupled with her sculptural depictions of them are the basis for this solo exhibit.

Bellacera has an intriguing knack for blending her physical observations of real creatures, with an ability to endow them with wit and charm.

530-758-3370 | www.PenceGallery.org 5th Annual Plates & Totems October 9-November 18 at Blueline Arts, Roseville In this 5th annual invitational exhibition, enjoy art as you’ve never seen it before! Northern California artists will present over 120 plates and totems from traditional forms in non-traditional ways; plates as paintings, totems as contemporary sculpture.

783-4117 | www.BluelineArts.org Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings October 10-May 1 at Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento In 1953, the young painters David Park, Elmer Bischoff and Richard Diebenkorn began meeting weekly in a Berkeley studio to draw from live models. In works on paper, they imbued the human form with the charged-emotion newly derived from the bold and swift marks of gestural Abstract Expressionism that emerged in their paintings of figures, still life’s, and landscapes.

808-1182 | www.CrockerArtMuseum.org

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Camping in Style October 31-April 10 Vintage Travel Trailers Exhibit! Almost as soon as the automobile was invented, people started travelling as far as they could with them. Over time, our homes away from home became more elaborate with more conveniences and style. Experience multiple decades of travel trailers and the accouterments that went with them.

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Sense and Sensibility

Through October 25 at Sacramento Theatre Company This beloved story, set in late-1700s England, follows the Dashwoods and the period after they move to the family cottage of the Middletons.

Daughters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are both looking for love, but the elder Elinor pursues romance through rationality and friendship, while Marianne lets her passionate heart take the lead.

With just the right mix of humor, romance, and happy endings, the classic novel comes to life.

446-7501 | www.SacTheatre.org

The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.

October 3-11 at Davis Musical Theatre Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in “The Pirates of Penzance, Jr,” a swashbuckling musical journey!

530-756-3682 | www.DMTC.org

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

October 2-31 at The Big Idea Theatre, Sacramento In this thrilling interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Dr. Henry Jekyll’s unorthodox experimentation to isolate and cure humanity’s basest instincts has released the darker side of himself: Mr. Edward Hyde, a brutish libertine lacking his counterpart’s conscience. As Hyde’s increasingly misanthropic behavior threatens to expose him, Dr. Jekyll searches for ways to suppress his alter ego.

960-3036 | www.BigIdeaTheatre.org

Anansi, the Spider

October 2-November 8 at B Street Theater, Sacramento Introducing Anansi, the Spider! This original adaptation by Dave Pierini is one of the greatest folk heroes of the world. Anansi is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. These African folktales will delight all ages.

443-5300 | www.BStreetTheatre.org

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October 9-24 at The Sacramento Ballet Studios Meet our all-star dancers! Darrell Grand Moultrie takes time off from his latest NYC Broadway project to create individual solos for the dancers.

See what they’re really like as their personalities emerge through specially created solos. Also, see Ron Cunningham’s career as a choreographer unfold through excerpts from his vast repertory of over 50 ballets created or staged for the Sacramento Ballet.

552-5800 | www.SacBallet.org

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Back to Broadway Featuring High Voltage

October 2 at Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom High-energy entertainment, exceptional singing and dancing! Flat-out fun that will have you on your feet. Guess what? You’ve just described High Voltage, the premier performing group from El Dorado Musical Theatre. This fast-paced review features music and dancing from Broadway.

608-6888 | www.HarrisCenter.net

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Spirit of India

October 9-10 at Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India invites you on a journey of music and dance to all four corners of India, from Pondicherry to Srinagar and back again. With 20 of India’s most important artists on stage, this colorful spectacle will captivate you with a whirlwind of sights and sounds, directed by one of India’s legendary artists, Rahis Bharti.

608-6888 | www.HarrisCenter.net

October 16-November 15 at Chataqua Playhouse, Carmichael Mel Edison is a well-paid executive of a high-end Manhattan firm, which has suddenly hit the skids, and he gets the ax. His wife Edna takes a job to tide them over, then she too is sacked. Compounded by the air pollution killing his plants, things can’t seem to get any worse—then he gets robbed. Mel does the only thing left...he has a nervous breakdown and it’s the best thing that ever happened to him.

489-7529 | www.CPlayHouse.org

The Music Man

October 9-25 at American River College Theatre Wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best.

Meredith Wilson’s six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

484-8234 http://web.arc.losrios.edu/~arcthtre/

Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream

October 22-25 at Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximum, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths. Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog and fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming.

928-0000 | www.SleepTrainArena.com

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PARENTS: At YOUR Wits’ End with your child’s reading, learning or behavior problems?

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