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Finding a Muse Have you ever found yourself working so hard, and doing so much that you forget to look at the bigger picture of what is going on? If so, do you ever wonder why you would want to continue? What is the motivation? Who is the muse that helps you on your path? (The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a “muse” as a source of inspiration.) I think we all feel overwhelmed at times, regardless of our age, gender, occupation, etc. I think that to recharge our internal batteries, we all need a way to look at things from a different perspective, even for just a moment.

STEPHANIE BERK, PH.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys. She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.

Some people listen to music, others exercise, and still others speak to friends and family. I recently attended a bridal shower, where I was reminded of a piece of advice I was given for MY wedding day 18 years ago: “While you go through the day, interacting with many people and looking from one face to another, periodically look up from the faces and scan the room. See how much joy and love there is for both of you on that day.” Even this advice is suggesting a shift in perspective. When I looked up, 18 years ago, and saw how truly happy our friends and family were for us, I could not help but smile and feel inspired. Presently, life gets hard and sometimes stays that way for a while, but when I shift my perspective and look at the bigger picture, or think of why I try to do what I do, I am able to dig a little deeper, keep going, and feel re-motivated. As you read through the magazine this month, you will see many instances of the writers and advertising businesses feeling the same way. It is not planned, but order out of chaos seems to happen. It seems that finding the muse is really taking a look at yourself and your own positive memories. We each have the power to inspire ourselves through our experiences, interactions, and changes of perspective.

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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE

The Future by Roshae Hemmings From the time that I stepped foot into high school, I already wanted to leave. I mean, can you blame me? Every television and film portrayal that I had so carefully watched up until my time in high school had been wrong. No one casually breaks out into song and dance, disgusting yet enticing food fights aren't a thing, and passing classes while barely ever attending them is unheard of. Unfortunately, the reality is a lot less lax. Despite all of this, I find myself wanting to rewind to freshman year. Not to revisit my awkwardness or cringey fashion choices, but because as my high school career comes to an end I've realized something that I never planned to admit to myself: the future scares me. [continued pg 10]

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“… the fact that there isn’t a way for me to see a play-by-play of my future is nerve-racking.”

As a high school senior, a lot of my time has been dedicated to planning for the next chapter in my life. From going on college visits to receiving endless emails from various universities, my life for the past year has been primarily focused on what’s next. Although overwhelming, the process was one that excited me. The ability to envision myself in a new place with new people, where I can flourish and begin to grow into a person driven by my passion was, and still is, an idea that excites me. The thought of trading these awkward yet pivotal teenage years for adulthood has been a transaction that I believed I was ready to make. I used to say with utmost confidence that when high school was over I would be glad to leave the people that I'd met and experiences I had behind. However, I'm now singing a different tune. Granted, while most of this has not changed, I find myself yearning for more time to process the adulthood that approaches me. Whereas freshman Roshae would have gladly kicked down the entrance to adulthood, the Roshae writing this today is a bit more hesitant. So why the change? I remember having a conversation with my mother near the end of my junior year. I was relishing in the fact that finals were almost over and was in awe that I was going to be experiencing my last year of high school. While I was reeling with excitement, she was filled with anxious energy. She expressed to me the fears that she felt knowing that her only child was moving away to college, and into the world, without her. At the time, I was so jaded by my eagerness that I couldn't even fully comprehend what she was saying, let alone relate to it. And while I will never understand her fears as a mother, the conversation we had that night resonates with me in a way that it wouldn’t have almost 4 years ago.

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For all 17 years of my life, I’ve been blessed to have been surrounded by a large group of family, friends, and mentors that support and love me. These people have helped shape me into the tenacious, contemplative, and ambitious young woman that I am today. And while I wish I could pack all of them with me when I move on to college, I know that is impossible. Even though it is fun to think about moving into your college dorm, immersing yourself in new activities with new people, and discovering what drives you, these are also daunting. While you can dream about this new chapter, you don’t exactly know what it will look like – and that’s what scares me: uncertainty. This is where my mom and I can relate. As someone who likes to be clued in on what is happening around her, the fact that there isn’t a way for me to see a play-by-play of my future is nerve-racking. Knowing that I’m going to face situations that will test my strength, integrity and morals is something that terrifies me. Knowing that no matter how many plans I put in place to ensure my success in life, I’m still going to face failure and rejection is unnerving. But most of all, I know that I have to step out and do it on my own. This is what frightens me most. Looking back on that conversation with my mom, I realize that I couldn’t advise her on how to cope with her fears because they weren't ones that I acknowledged within myself. Now that I have, the one thing I'm prompting myself to do is to not let those fears and concerns hinder me from pursuing the next part of my life with vigor and excitement. The support I have from the ones who love me will help me deal with the uncertainty, and supply me with the confidence I need to take my first steps out of adolescence and into adulthood.

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UNDERSTANDING “NO” Scenario: You are sitting on the couch with your 6 month old on your lap. She reaches up and pulls on your hair-- hard. You sternly say, “NO!”. Baby is surprised and lets go. Did she understand the word “no”? What made her stop? Can she learn the meaning of the word “no”, so that when she bites you, and you say, “NO!”, she will stop biting?

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any child development milestone resources suggest that babies do not understand or use words until they are about 12 months old. This is not correct! On average, 12 month olds produce single words. However, the data is clear in showing that babies comprehend language, and high-frequency words much earlier. Between 6-9 months, babies are already able to demonstrate that they can recognize words they hear often. They start to learn what words refer to, and successfully demonstrate competence with other aspects of Linguistics that are not easy to test in young babies. Just because young babies are hard to test, does not mean that they are not learning, or that they do not know the meanings of specific words or phrases. The tricky part comes with the idea of frequency and the effects of frequently hearing a word. For example, it might be a good idea

for a baby to hear “Mommy” and “Daddy” over and over again in a positive, comforting, reaffirming way. However, hearing “No!” with the same frequency, but in a stern negative way…? Several parents and teachers believe that saying negative things to young children is not good for their development, so how do you teach the meaning of “No”, if you can’t say it? Parents need to decide where their beliefs fall in the “only positive for the first 3 years” debate. Thankfully, most parents will decide to try to use more positive than negative, but will still use “No” when needed. “No” is a strong, but important word. This brings back the question of how early can a child understand “No”, and how should a parent teach it? Here are some tips for teaching and using “No”, so that a baby can understand, if not produce “No”, as early as possible:

having a regular “no” gesture and look, the baby can recognize that word from others s/he hears, and associate it with a meaning. Only use “No” with a negative behavior that can be stopped. For example, “No” to something that hurts others like pulling hair, biting, hitting, and pinching is fine. Saying “No” to crying, not sleeping through the night, and many other behaviors that are not truly within the baby’s control, is not recommended. Try redirecting an unwanted behavior, but if that does not work, than use “No.”

References: Bergelson, E., & Swingley, D. (2014). Early Word Comprehension in Infants: Replication and Extension. Language Learning and Development. 1-12. Waxman, S. & Gelman, S. (2009). Early word-learning entails reference, not merely associations. Trends in Cognitive Science. 13(6): 258-263.

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Is Travel Worth It? Travel is expensive, and kids report that they do not typically remember most of the trip, so why do it? How do you help them remember? How do you make it “worth” the cost of time, effort, and money?

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family vacation within the United States can cost several hundred to several thousand dollars. A family vacation in another country can cost several thousand to several tens of thousands of dollars. During that vacation, there are sights to see, places to enjoy, foods to taste, and memories to be formed. Most adults who have paid for the trip, arranged the activities, and secured the necessary documents will remember both the hassle and the pleasant aspects. Most teens will “get something from” the experience as well. However, what about the children? Will a 5- 9 year old be able to remember ANYTHING of the trip in 10 year’s time? Unfortunately, the answer is likely to be “not really”, however, this “not really” answer is FIXABLE!! Research shows that there are ways to help children remember family vacations. Here are the top ways; some are expensive and some are not:

1. Make the trip an annual trip. For example, if every year a family takes a beach vacation in the same spot, the children form memories based on the repeated experience at that spot.

2. Some trips are just too expensive to do every year.

Taking pictures and videos of the moments you want to have remembered, and compiling them into an album are perfect ways of remembering the good. Then only the “bad” is forgotten by the children. They can look back at all of the fun they had on that trip, as can you.

3. Scrapbooking. Take that photo album to the next

level and have the child label, decorate and add to the scrapbooking album.

4. Talking about the vacation. If your family went to Paris

and saw the Eiffel Tower, and you go to a French bakery after arriving home, you can talk with your child about Paris, while you are at the bakery. Making connections between what you saw and did on your vacation with what you have at home, is another way of helping children remember a trip. This can be done throughout the year, not just the week after your return.

Another question that parents ask is whether it is important for children to remember vacations and special trips. This question is harder to answer. The research on whether children who take family vacations versus those who don’t, shows no specific advantage for the children who travel, once you take out the confounds of socio-economic status, and stress levels of the parents. In other words, families who have low-stress, happy times together at home, have similar reported advantages to those who have low-stress, happy times away from home. Hence, what is more important is that children remember happy, low-stress times with family.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Temple Israel Religious and Hebrew School (TIRS) is for children in grades K through 12, and provides a dynamic learning environment that enriches the Jewish experience for our children as they navigate their way through the 21st century. The heart and soul of our Religious School is our students; we give them an incredible Reform Jewish educational foundation and take great pride in knowing that they are excited to be here to learn Judaism in a relaxed, casual atmosphere where the emphasis is on them.

CURRICULUM Our experienced teachers have a deep love of Judaism and a passion for teaching; many of them grew up at Temple Israel and have returned as adults to teach. Their classes explore Jewish holidays, Torah, Israel, tzedakah, mitzvot, Jewish history and the Hebrew language, instilling a lasting and positive feeling about being Jewish. We also focus on experiential learning opportunities that take Jewish education to a new level by infusing art, cooking, and music into the program. Students of all ages build leadership skills, give back to their community, and increase their knowledge of how Jewish values can shape their lives as they grow into Jewish young adults and leaders in our community.

WHY TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL? Rabbi Amy Feder grew up at Temple Israel, serving in leadership roles and loving every minute. Rabbi Michael Alper also wants Hebrew School

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to be fun and an experience that the students will love. Being parents themselves, they understand the difficulty of navigating between activities, sports, and Religious School, and that saying to your child, “You’re going because I had to go when I was a kid,” just doesn’t cut it. Our ultimate goal is for our students to be proud of their Judaism as the next generation of mensches, and we don't accomplish that alone. Both of our Rabbis and our Director of Family Education, Leslie Wolf, are there on Sundays to greet and schmooze, and are excited to listen to parents and students to ensure that our program fits your needs as times change. As you consider Religious School options that are right for your family, we welcome the opportunity to share more with you about Temple Israel Religious School.

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hen boys and girls are young children, they are often thought of as cute-- regardless of gender. Often times, it is because they are cute that they avoid getting into major trouble. But then the tween age starts. This is an “in between” age when they are not really awkward looking yet, but they are not typically as “cute” either. Researchers report a change in how tweens interact with others based on gender during this time period. Boys start becoming “strong”, and fulfilling the male-like stereotypes. They get gurgly feelings in their bellies from being around potential, future mates. Girls get giggly and more clicky. They

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are reported to show that they are learning the power they have over the boys. It is at this time that the girls in particular start to choose if they want to be the stereotypical “girl”, or if they want to follow in a path that is more independent, self-confident, capable, and “not sitting still and looking pretty” to attract a future life-partner. Both paths are equal but different depending on the individual girl, but what is most important is the support that the tween girl receives from her family. This is a crucial time for parents to be aware of how a tween is relating to others.

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The Front Seat My daughter, the teenager. Do you ever have those moments when you are driving somewhere and you know the destination you are heading toward, but when you arrive, you have no idea how you got there… you are just suddenly THERE?

JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF, MSW Jennifer Baer Lotsoff works as the PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.

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That’s what is currently happening to our family. My oldest is turning 13 this month and it feels incredibly strange. I knew it was coming and yet, I’m surprised at its arrival. And while the daily differences between the last Saturday of her being 12 and that first Sunday she turns 13 may hardly be perceptible, there do seem to be so many changes, so many significant things happening.

animals on the side of the road. She was happily oblivious to them while in the back seat of the car. It’s kind of like a badge of getting older and starting to become an adult; she has to take the good parts of sitting in front with the bad. While she can tell me if I’m anywhere within the radius of a Starbucks, she still doesn’t know how to get from one place to another. What’s that quote? “It’s the journey, not the destination.” My new front seat passenger definitely makes the ride more enjoyable.

For one, she is riding in the front seat of my car. Wasn’t it just yesterday I was debating whether or not to turn her car seat around to face front instead of backwards?? A byproduct of this is that she is within arm’s reach of the radio, a fact that is exceedingly annoying to her younger brother. It also means I can’t dump everything in the seat next to me anymore, which is really cramping my style (not that I have any, according to my kids). Another secondary effect is that we converse a lot more, being in such close proximity to each other.

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It’s amazing how much more I learn about her day (and also amazing how much the kids STILL manage to fight even though they aren’t sitting next to each other!). An unintended result of her front seat occupation is that she has started to observe the remains of all of the poor

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BY CARRIE COUGHLIN, MD Carrie Coughlin, MD, is a Washington University pediatric dermatologist with Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She recently helped initiate the Melanoma Nevus Clinic at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center, which aims to treat and prevent skin cancers in children.

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As a pediatric dermatologist, one of my primary goals is to help parents protect their children’s skin from sun damage early, so those children don’t later have to worry about developing skin cancer. Sunblock is a key aid in achieving this goal.

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So when you go to the store to pick up a new bottle, check the label with these factors in mind:

SPF SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor.” I recommend choosing a product with an SPF of at least 30. You can always purchase a higher SPF, but know that once you hit an SPF of 50, the incremental increase in protection as the number increases (to 75, even 100+), is not significant. So your best bet is to look for an SPF between 30 and 50.

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Ingredients When you’re taking an even closer look at the label, know the difference between a chemical sunscreen and a physician sunscreen. Chemical sunscreens list things like avobenzone and oxybenzone as their main ingredients. While perfectly safe, these chemicals must sit on the skin for at 20-30 minutes before they become active. In contrast, physical sunscreens, which list titanium and zinc as their main ingredients, are active the minute they touch the skin. For this reason, I tend to favor physical sunscreens.

Does one sunscreen fit all? Parents often ask me if they need to buy one sunscreen for a child’s face, and another for the body. While kids are young, a sunscreen developed for the body is fine to use from head to toe. However, as children grow older and get into those acne forming years, you’ll want to invest in a formula specifically formulated for the face, as well as another for the body.

Spray vs. Lotion While sprays may seem more convenient, keep in mind that in order to use an effective amount of the product, you have to spray enough such that you’d have to rub it in to the skin. At Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we recommend choosing lotions over sprays to ensure a more thorough application.

For more information about sunscreen, including a video tutorial on how to best apply sunscreen to your child, as well as information specific to the use of sunscreen on infants, visit ChildrensMD.org.

In the hunt for the perfect sunscreen, brand really doesn’t matter. As long as the label indicates an SPF over 30 and lists those active ingredients, the generic formulation will work as well as the brand-name version.

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teens. They speak and type in “code” to each other. They giggle and laugh when adults and younger children do it incorrectly. They use it to rebel. They use it to hide. They use it to save time and effort. … Sound familiar?? Interestingly enough, the same sentences above could be said for almost every generation of teens with a new device. Throughout history, whether they were written thank you notes, telegraphs, computer messages and code, pages and now texts, the same concerns have been documented. With each iteration, none of the above concerns have been validated! So, what is known about cell phones, texting abbreviations, emoji, and teens? Here is what the data support: SMS writing systems seek to use as few letters to produce ultraconcise words and sentiments as possible. It stemmed from when there was a 160 character limit on texts. Although now there is no limit, texting “languages” have become increasingly popular. A general observation is that almost any word may be shortened. Words can also be combined with numbers to make them shorter (for example, "later" to "l8r"), using the numeral "8"

for its homophonic quality. By the way, “laser” and “sonar” are abbreviations too, and are now used as real words! Less than 20% of text messages and emails use SMS language. The evolution of “textese” actually reflects a stronger grasp of grammar and phonetics. Students largely do not use SMS, or any coded language, in their written schoolwork that is turned in. They use it in context-specific situations AND explicitly know when to use what. The ability to use and understand texting shows group membership. It indicates that an individual is part of a specific group, forging a group identity that excludes outsiders. Using emoji correctly shows an understanding of emotion of self and others. The vast number of currently popular “hieroglyphs” is impressive. More impressive still is figuring out which ones to use and when. There are gender differences found in the texting of same age peers. Adolescents send and receive over 60 text messages per day, and close to 90% of adolescents have access to a mobile phone.

With all of this information about texting that is NOT negative, are there any negatives that have been supported? There are two that are commonly cited. The first one involves bullying. Texting and other forms of electronic bullying seem to have a more devastating effect on the victims. The second is safety. The opportunity to trick a teen is higher over the electronic, often anonymous-feeling medium is greater than with face-to-face exposure. It is easier for a 40 year old to seem like a 15 year old in text, than in person. The best way to stay safe is to make sure a parent or trusted caregiver is aware of a teen’s texting style and habits. The actual “coded” content is typically normal, and best done by the group that uses it!

References: George, M.J. & Odgers, CL. (2015). Seven Fears and the Science of How Mobile Technologies May Be Influencing Adolescents in the Digital Age. Perspectives on Psychological Sciences, vol 10 (6) 832-51. O’Keeffe, GS. (2016). Social Media: Challenges and Concerns for Families. Pediatric Clinic of North America, vol 63(5) 841-849. Beverly, P., Wood, C. & Joshi, P. (2009). Exploring the relationship between children’s knowledge of text message abbreviations and school literacy outcomes. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 27(1): 145-161.

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I always bypass the supplement section, but my sense of curiosity got the best of me the other day at Costco. I was deep in thought conducting my supplement investigation, when another shopper began his vitamin/mineral search. I suppose it’s a conversation starter when others notice your strange behavior- as if it’s not normal Costco etiquette to pick up every supplement bottle, attempt to not look horrified, and then promptly return the bottle to it’s proper location on the shelf.

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So, Mr. Supplement Shopper

strikes up a conversation- basically telling me that supplements are not even necessary, all the while he keeps looking for one, and then proceeds to rattle off incorrect vitamin/mineral nutrition facts. Those who know me might expect I’d don my professorial hat and correct his inaccuracies. I chose the path of least confrontation, saying very little to agree or disagree and simply asked if he’d seen a supplement that included vitamin K or vitamin D + vitamin K. A single “no” would have sufficed, but he took my question as a personal quest, and disappeared to scour the other supplement aisle. I didn’t even know there was a second supplement aisle! From across the second aisle, Mr.

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Supplement Shopper could not find one that included vitamin K either. At this point, I decided it was a good opportunity to walk away, never bothering to ask why he was looking for a supplement in the first place- although I wondered if he ended up purchasing one. My strange encounter in the Supplement section reaffirms my general conclusions: many people pay a lot of money for nutrition supplements believing in their usefulness, even though the data is convincing that a diet rich in healthy food provides all the essential nutrients in doses we can absorb and use. Food First!

≠ Here are a few other tips to consider:

1. Dosing for vitamins/minerals is

lower in children’s supplements. Adults who feel compelled to take a vitamin/mineral supplement should choose a children’s dosage, and only take the supplement a few times per week instead of every day. Always choose the very LOWEST dosage possible. Remember, supplements, as the word means, are intended to supplement one’s diet as/when needed, NOT replace food from a healthy diet.

2. Nutrient recommendations are not

set as daily recommendations per se, because we expect people to eat a variety of foods across the day and week to meet individual needs. In other words, one day you might consume 200% of the recommendation for vitamin B12, but the next day you may not consume any vitamin B12, so on average you are meeting your vitamin B 12 needs. A true deficiency does not occur in a day or two or even a week of missing an individual nutrient. Our bodies are more resilient than that, and more is not always

better. We do not necessarily need 100% of every nutrient everyday- and if you want that challenge- try Food First to see that you can consume 100% of the recommended amounts from your diet!

3. Healthy children without a

medical condition do not need a vitamin/mineral supplementeven self-proclaimed “picky eaters” do not automatically fall into the category of needing a supplement. Again, Food First is the idea that eating real food, whole food, food that is recognizable and not processed, is always the key to meeting nutrition needs. Giving children unnecessary supplements does not teach them about food and all the joys of cooking, tasting, and eating healthy food. When children are given supplements as “insurance”, the message is misleading and suggests that real food is lacking nutritional value, and instilling the idea that relying on supplements outweighs eating a variety of colorful and nutritious, healthy food.

4. No one’s “diet” is perfect, and

nutrition is not about perfection, it’s about health and wellness, balance and moderation, variety and pleasure. Vitamin/mineral supplements for children or adults = expensive urine. Food First for children and adults = healthy, active minds and bodies.

5. There is not-so-new, interesting

research on the role of vitamin K in bone metabolism (bone growth and maintenance). I was looking to see if the mainstream (as in Costco) supplement industry has picked up on this research yet, as I expected to see marketing of more supplements for women or “bone” to include vitamin K. Have no fear…..you can EAT plenty of vitamin K by including dark green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, Swiss chard, collard/ turnip greens, parsley), Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, dried plumbs (prunes) in your diet…and your own friendly gut bacteria produces vitamin K in your large intestine.

Bottom line: FOOD FIRST is the safest and most efficient way to consume vitamins and minerals…and the tastiest!

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Oops, perhaps I should not have told my 16 year old to “tease” my wife and tell her that he failed his permit test. It led to a 10 minute monologue on how effort is directly related to results! Oops. perhaps I should have told my 10 year old that I would tell him what LMAO stood for when my 6 year old was NOT in the car with us! Now my 10 year old “knows” that it stands for “Laughing My Apples Off.” Oops, perhaps I should not have told a potential customer to leave the store if she could not watch her child. But the child was about to get squished by a huge slab of granite that the child was tugging on! Oops, perhaps I should not have “accidentally” shoved the child that was bullying mine. Later, my child told my husband that “Mom did not use her words, but instead attacked a kid!” Oops, perhaps we should not have tried so hard to keep our 5 year olds up to see fireworks. They were terrified of the noise, and really cranky that night AND throughout the next day! Oops, I can’t believe my husband thought it was okay to use a diaper wipe on our baby’s face! She developed an AWFUL rash on her lips, cheeks, and chin! Oops! I left my 3 year old in his high chair, eating ice cream for 5 minutes to bring the ice cream back to the freezer. When I came back, he was covered in ice cream! He decided to paint his face, hair, and skin with it. What a mess!!! Oops, perhaps I should not have sent my 7 year old to wake up my 16 year old son. The bright light, clapping, and jumping of the younger one made the older one VERY grumpy for the whole day! Oops, perhaps it is not the best idea to strap my 18 month old onto my back while I cook dinner. Her little toes almost got burned! Oops, I learned that yogurt does not clear up diaper rash on a baby’s bottom! And it smells AWFUL when it sours!

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“How do I get my kids interested in music?” As a professional singer since my teens, a teacher and coach for three decades, and a classical radio host, I’ve been asked that question countless times. It’s a valid question with no pat answer, but one word seems to always work itself into the subsequent conversation….exposure.

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Nothing can truly replace that early exposure to music – all kinds of music – at a young age, and the younger the better! If you’ve been doing any reading about this subject, you’re already aware of the numerous studies about music’s effects on the brain. There is a correlation between listening to music (particularly classical) and enhanced brain function and development. Even more stimulation occurs when that child becomes actively engaged in the process of making music. So how do we get them interested? Start simply, letting your own child-like curiosity guide you. Play! If you see your child responding to something s/he hears, even if it’s on a video or TV show, clap, dance and/or sing together to it. (Even if you personally hate it, toss judgement aside… the point is to share the experience.) Feeling creative? Make “shakers” together by filling empty plastic water bottles with rice or dried beans. (BTW, glue down the tops!) Different sizes, shapes and contents make different noises, so let your child experiment. Larger plastic and cardboard containers make dandy drums. They’ll

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sound different with and without lids, and square containers can have different pitches on each side. The engagement that you show will encourage your child to experiment more. Try blowing across bottles filled with different amounts of water. Kids start listening for pitch… the more water, the higher the sound. Become friends with your radio again – there’s no visual distraction. Then make a game of rolling a ball back and forth between you in rhythm to what’s playing. This develops – at a surprisingly deep level – kids’ understanding of the relationship between rhythm, time and space. Singing and clapping while you do this adds even more. If you don’t listen to classical music much, try different stations, including classical, when you do this. Also, try playing some subdued music during dinner and quiet time… classical music can be very centering and soothing. I also invite you to turn on RAFSTL on Saturday mornings at 9 for Classics 4 Kids, where each show is specially tailored to young listeners.

Here are just a few websites of organizations and venues that hold free events. Happy exploring! SUMMERTIME EVENTS: Carondelet Concerts in the Park: CarondeletLiving.com variety of styles & genres Compton Heights Concert Band: chbnad.org Variety of guest artists & styles

Chesterfield Amphitheater: chesterfieldamphitheater.com Variety of styles & genres

Now that you’ve both established a mutual connection to music, experience some! There are scads of free musical events available throughout the St. Louis area all year long. In summer, check out the community concerts in parks and outdoor venues. Places like Heman Park, the Chesterfield Amphitheater, Carondelet Park, and the Washington University Quad host weekly band and orchestra concerts, where you can bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, and just enjoy the music. The Chess Hall of Fame hosts a marvelous, diverse concert series, as does the Central Library. Other venues around town often have free concert series during the entire year, such as schools, churches and universities. And Union Avenue Opera's Crescendo group is presenting a special free performance of Hansel and Gretel in English on August 27th!. So jump in! Be playful! Make music part of your daily life. Enjoy musical experiences together, and chances are good that your kids will get interested.

Gateway Festival Orchestra: GatewayFestivalOrchestra.org In the Quad at Washington University St. Charles Municipal Band & Big Band: stcharlesband.com Frontier Park in St. Charles St. Louis Public Libraries Slpl.org/tag/concert.series At the Central Library – variety of artists St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: slso.org Community Concerts & Community Chamber Concerts *SLSO concert in Forest Park – September 13 at 7 PM on Art Hill Union Avenue Opera: unionavenueopera.org *Hansel and Gretel - August 26th at 10 AM United States Air Force Band of Mid America: BandofMidAmerica.af.mil Year-round events; various styles & genres U-City Summer Band: UCsummerband.org variety of guest artists & styles World Chess hall of Fame WorldChessHOF.org Year-round music series – various styles

FALL, WINTER & SPRING SERIES EVENTS: Couts Music Series SecondChurch.net Variety of artists – primarily classical Friday Pipes Series at 3rd Baptist Fridaypipes.com Organists – primarily classical Friends of Music Concerts FOMCstl.org Primarily classical Pianos for People PianosForPeople.org Student recitals & guest artists Salem Methodist Community Concerts SalemStLouis.com Variety of artists – primarily classical Shepley Music Series christchurchconcerts.org Variety of artists & styles St. Louis Wind Symphony and St. Louis Youth Wind Ensemble STLwindsym.org Concert Band Town & Country Symphony Orchestra TCSOMO.org Free community concerts

UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER MANY FREE EVENTS/ ALL GENRES: SCCC - St. Charles Community College stchas.edu/events/ SLCC - St. Louis Community College Search: calendar.stlcc.edu SLU - St. Louis University Search: Slu.edu UMSL - Univ. MO - St. Louis http://music.umsl.edu WUSTL - Washington University music.wustl.edu/events Webster University webster.edu/music

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This holiday is not a very well-known, or well-understood one. The 15th of the month of Av, is a mysterious day! Here are some tidbits that can be found about this holiday/festival from differing Jewish sources. One of the greatest aspects is that regardless of type or level of observance, there is a high amount of agreement about this day! “A search of the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law) reveals no observances or customs for this date, except for the instruction that the tachanun (confession of sins) and similar portions should be omitted from the daily prayers (as is the case with all festive dates), and that one should increase one’s study of Torah, since the nights are beginning to grow longer, and night-time is often used for study.” Reference: Chabad Tu B’Av , the 15th Day of Av, is both an ancient and modern holiday. Originally a post-biblical day of joy, it served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women in the Second Temple period (before the fall of Jerusalem in 70 C.E.). Tu B’Av was almost unnoticed in the Jewish calendar for many centuries but it has been rejuvenated in recent decades, especially

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in the modern state of Israel. In its modern incarnation it is gradually becoming a Hebrew-Jewish Day of Love, slightly resembling Valentine’s Day in Englishspeaking countries. Reference: My Jewish Learning The Gemara (from the Talmud) details that on this day the Biblical “tribes of Israel were permitted to mingle with each other,” namely: to marry women from other tribes, especially the tribe of Benjamin (Talmud, Ta’anit 30b). Reference: Haaretz, OU, and several others. This romantic holiday used to be the Second Temple period version of a singles mixer. Jewish women would go dancing in the vineyards, according to the Talmud, and unmarried men would go to the fields to pick out a wife.

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The women would wear white dresses that they had borrowed, so that no one would be embarrassed if she didn’t own the proper garments. The day is celebrated in Israel, much like Valentine’s Day in the United States, with flowers, romantic dinner dates and evening soirées. It is considered to be a good date for a wedding. This holiday always falls on an evening with a full moon. Reference for this and the above 3: Forward.com.

Capturing three generations in one powerful story.

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What Goes Up … Close to our house is a playground, and for my six-year old daughter it might as well be Disney World 1. At first, her passion was the swing, but since she was too short to generate enough power to rise, I wore out every tendon in my right shoulder helping her “kick the clouds.” Eventually she mastered the motion and moved on to the monkey bars. Once again she called for help, and I took the role of a gymnastics spotter until she astounded me by pulling herself — one arm at a time — across a set of bars.2 Recently her attention shifted to the slide. But she’s not even mildly interested in rolling down these static-shock-producing platforms. Daredevil that she is, the second she sees a slide she tries to climb it.

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The answer, of course, is nothing. Despite falling flat on her face and steadfastly insisting she needs no help, this little girl is reaching for her independence. Although I’m not sure she’s conscious of the larger climb within her climb, by eschewing my help, she’s doing far more than trying to conquer a five-foot high, plastic Everest. This endeavor marks another step forward in claiming her autonomy. As heart-warming as it is to see her discover something like self-sufficiency, for me it’s a small bit of torture. It would be so easy to give her a boost up the slide or tell her to pump her feet quickly up the incline. All I want to do is parent, but she won’t let me. Even though she’s

When our kids reach milestones— departing for college, say—we’re forced to let go. But long before then, we’re letting go of our babies in dozens, maybe hundreds, of ways. When they turn their socks right-side-out, put their dishes in the sink after eating, or choose what book to read at bedtime, all of this signals the march to their independence and tiny moments of our letting go. Of course for each time the socks end up in the hamper the correct way, there’s another dozen times they’re inside out. Progress doesn’t always resemble a ladder; it’s more like a lit fuse that circles on itself in spots. We light the fuse, protect it from strong gusts of wind, occasionally add some air, and slowly let it burn. Eventually, boom!

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And unlike her attempts with the swing and monkey bars, she hasn’t received any help from me. I’ve offered, but she’s stubbornly refused. Weeks before, I was indispensible; now I’m barely wanted. With my teenagers, I’m accustomed to being ignored—but shunned by a sixyear old? What am I doing wrong?

only six, she’s forcing me to recognize one of the most bittersweet aspects of parenting: letting go.

I’m sure that before the summer ends, my kid will have mastered climbing the slide. I hope after blowing up that stick of dynamite she’ll decide on a less dramatic course of action for her next trick, like maybe actually going down the slide rather than up it.

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So far she’s had mixed results. Circular slides, the ones shaped like six-foot high, red curly fries, never really challenged her: she inch-wormed her way up with relative ease. Long, straight slides didn’t faze her either: she only needed patience—and some courage—to scale their heights. However, the slide that drops immediately before straightening out has proven her nemesis. For the past few weeks, she’s tried running, crawling, hopping, and everything short of begging for divine assistance, all to no avail.

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I can’t sell that myth to her older sisters, I fear. They’re ready to start a Go Fund Me drive to make up for their deprived childhood.

Is there a version of American Ninja Warrior for six-year olds? Full disclosure: I’ve borrowed this metaphor from the end of chapter three of Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men. Can I plug this novel? It’s a fantastic read, and given the shape of national politics these days, it may make you rethink many of the headlines we’ve seen since the start of 2016.

A teacher at Thomas Jefferson school for the past 23 years and counting, Boaz Roth enjoys challenging bright students and working with colleagues. He coaches the basketball team and has various other interests. Boaz and his wife have 3 daughters, ranging from age 17 to age 6 years.

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Sunday Chess Classes

Sensory Story Time

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The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. The program provides a soothing environment for children to enjoy a story and other fun activities.

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Fair St Louis 7/1 9:30am VP Parade

MARKET STREET IN DOWNTOWN ST LOUIS

Sensory Friendly Films 7/1 12pm-3pm

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Despicable Me3. Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy an experience at the movie theater, but we understand that certain sensitivities can make this challenging. B&B Theatres, however, is committed to creating environments where cinema lovers of all types can watch a movie in comfort and without fear of judgment or rebuke. WILDWOOD 10, AND WENTZVILLE TOWER 12 VARIES

Keeper Talks 7/1 9am-10am

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Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

Healthworks! Kids Museum 7/1 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today!

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HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Sundays with Shakespeare 7/2 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www.rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE

Kramer's Marionnettes: Marvin's Musical Revue 7/2 1pm-2pm The Jack In The Boxes, Marvin, Susie, Charlie, Betsey and our new friends Linda and Elisa, the Hedge Hog Girls with their boogie woogie, are waiting to entertain you!

4143 LACLEDE AVE, 63108 SPECIAL PRICED TICKETS! CALL 314.531.3313. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SHOWS.

Free Walking Tour 7/2 2pm-3pm Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the relationship between art and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents. Laumeier Sculpture Park is a living laboratory where artists and audiences explore the relationship between contemporary art and the natural environment. 12580 ROTT ROAD FREE

St Louis Archery Club 7/2 11am-2pm The St. Louis Archery Club club shoots a metric 900 round WE ARE

LOCATED NEXT TO THE MCDONNELL PLANETARIUM $3 NON-MEMBERS

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Fair St Louis 7/2 1pm-9:45pm Concerts, dog performances, fireworks & more! FOREST PARK FREE

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Historic Soulard Market

730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Pick Your Own Fruit! 7/3 9am-6pm It's blackberry and peach season at Eckert's! 951 S. GREENMOUNT RD. BELLEVILLE, IL $2.79 PER POUND

St Louis Zoo 7/3 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Open Jump 7/3 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Fair St Louis 7/3 4pm-10pm Concerts, dog performances, fireworks and more! FOREST PARK FREE

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Chair Yoga

7/4 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.

Toddler Tuesdays 7/4 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Storytelling at the Museum 7/4 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Tuesday Tails 7/4 10:30am-11am Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

Fair St Louis 7/4 1pm-9:45pm Concerts, dog performances, fireworks and more! FOREST PARK FREE

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YOU AND ME UNDER THE CANOPY: WHAT'S THE WORD, HUMMINGBIRD?

7/5 10am-11am (Ages 2–6) Come and learn about the topic we are exploring this month. Families, meet in the nature center lobby for a “nature” adventure. Everyone will hike with the naturalist to a special place in the forest and enjoy a nature story under the tree canopy. Siblings are welcome. POWDER VALLEY CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER FREE, BUT RESERVE AT 314-301-1500

Wine Down Wednesday 7/5 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

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Friday

Ladies' Knight

Open Play at the J

7/6 6:30pm-7:30pm

7/7 10:30am-11:30am

Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Open Jump 7/6 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents? PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Grant's Farm! 7/6 9am-3:30pm

JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Suson Farm Fridays 7/7 10am-1pm Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.

Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

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Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train rides, handcars.

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7/5 7:30pm-9:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the Garden grounds while you listen to live music, Beth Bombara. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110 FREE

7/6 9am-4pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

7/7 4pm-7pm On the first Friday of every month, kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid THE MAGIC HOUSE, 516 S KIRKWOOD RD, 63122 FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER WITH REQUIRED, ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

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The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m.

Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. 4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

Teen Open Gym 7/5 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org.

7/7 9am-8pm

150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 7/7 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours. BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.

TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

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Sunday Chess Classes

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Seniors

FOREST PARK HATCHERY

Children's Garden Club 7/8 9am

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"Flowers by Wire." Designed to educate, as well as bring delight in gardening and horticulture with projects children start themselves and take home to continue to grow and enjoy.

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Sundays with Shakespeare 7/9 1pm The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden 7/10 9am-4pm Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. 4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

Museum of Transportation

Lake St Louis Farmers' and Artists' Market

7/9 10am-4pm Learn what goes on behind-thescenes in an advanced wildlife rehabilitation operation.

Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.

THE MEADOWS. HTTP://WWW.LAKESTLOUIS FARMERSANDARTISTSMARKET.COM/ FREE

Healthworks! Kids Museum 7/8 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today! HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

1128 NEW BALLWIN RD, BALLWIN, MO FREE

Gateway Festival Orchestra: Ye Olde London Towne 7/9 7:30pm-9:30pm Enjoy a free live concert by a fiftypiece professional orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for relaxing on the grass. Parking is free. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is available for purchase, and children receive an attendance prize. BROOKINGS QUADRANGLE ON THE CAMPUS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden 7/9 9am-4pm Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis. 4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Annual Open House at Wildlife Rescue Center

Our Farmers and Artists Market is 100% producer only. This means everything is handmade or grown by the vendors within 100 miles of Lake St. Louis. Thank you for thinking and buying local.

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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

JEFFERSON BARRACKS TELEPHONE MUSEUM FREE

7/8 8am-1pm

Monday

Discover Nature: Fishing Lesson #2 Families will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will be taught how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks. Fishing equipment, instructors/ coaches and bait/lures will be provided. All children ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Register online at DiscoverFishingSTL.com

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7/10 9:30am-3pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

St Louis Zoo 7/10 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Kirkwood Farmers' Market 7/10 9am-8pm The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m. 150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

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Baby N Me

Open Jump

Open Play at the J

7/11 11am-12pm

7/12 9:30am-10:45am

7/13 10am-3pm

7/14 10:30am-11:30am

NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. You are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC FOX BUILDING

Chair Yoga

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.

Storytelling at the Museum 7/11 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Tuesday Tails 7/11 10:30am-11am Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

Museum of Transportation 7/11 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars. 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

Home Alone 7/12 9am-10:30am This program is designed especially for children ages 9 and 10 who may be staying home alone for the first time or need to learn more skills for parents to be comfortable leaving them home alone. Topics include handling the unexpected, stranger danger, simple first aid, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, trust and honesty.

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL, 232 S. WOODS MILL RD, 3RD FLOOR ACROSS FROM LIBRARY, 63017 $15

Stingrays at Carribean Cove 7/12 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

Wine Down Wednesday 7/12 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124 314.824.8224. For more

information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Whitaker Music Festival 7/12 7:30pm-9:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the Garden grounds while you listen to live music, Ptah Williams. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS,

4344 SHAW BLVD,63110 FREE

Rock 4 the Cause 7/12 6pm-10pm A great show for great causes! Ticket sales will raise awareness for 8 local charities. This is a family-friendly event. Children, 10 yrs and under are free.

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Ladies' Knight 7/13 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Grant's Farm! 7/13 9am-3:30pm Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

Cahokia Mounds

COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Water Waddlers 7/14 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7

Suson Farm Fridays

7/13 9am-5pm

7/14 10am-1pm

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement.

Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.

30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822

SUMMER FUN AT POWDER VALLEY: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES 7/14 9:30am-12:30pm (All ages) Multiple activities are set up inside the Nature Center and outside. Nature-themed movies will be shown in the auditorium POWDER VALLEY CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER FREE, BUT RESERVE AT 314-301-1500

Des Peres Summer Concert Series “Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds” 7/14 9:30pm Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers with your favorite snacks and beverages (alcohol is allowed). Glass bottles are not permitted for safety. Concessions will be available for purchase courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 313. Come see "Spectrum". 12325 MANCHESTER RD FREE

13700 MANCHESTER RD VARIES

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7/15 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

Seniors

Keeper Talks 7/15 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

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7/15 10am-4pm 60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County. 15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.

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The Radio Arts Foundation introduces a new radio program on the air with all of the plays by Shakespeare. A complete listing is on our website at http://www. rafstl.org/shakespeare/. These are introduced by Rick Dildine, Director of Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Listen at 107.3 FM or 96.3 HD2. FREE

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden

7/16

starting from 1 pm

7/17 9am-4pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

St Louis Archery Club

Open Jump

7/16 11am-2pm

7/17 10am-3pm

The St. Louis Archery Club club shoots a metric 900 round

Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MCDONNELL PLANETARIUM $3 NON-MEMBERS

Grant's Farm!

INFO@STLOUISJEWISHPARENTS.COM

7/17 6:30pm

Sunday Chess Classes

Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.

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JULY 2017

Sensory Story Time

For questions, e-mail billrmyers@ gmail.com.

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Monday

Sundays with Shakespeare

7/15 9:30am-3pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

Sunday

7/16 9am-3:30pm Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

St Louis Zoo 7/17 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

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Wednesday

Chair Yoga

Wine Down Wednesday

7/18 11am-12pm

7/19 6pm

NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J

Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-442-3255.

Toddler Tuesdays 7/18 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Tuesday Tails 7/18 10:30am-11am Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

Bug Out! 7/18 10am-12pm (Ages 6-10) Shake the ants outta your pants and collect some bugs with us! See these little critters up close and you'll be crawling for more. Meet at the Franz Sigel Statue, near the Deer Lake Wetland Savanna in Forest Park. FREE, BUT RESERVE AT: 314-877-6014

DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Teen Open Gym 7/19 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

Whitaker Music Festival 7/19 7:30pm-9:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the Garden grounds while you listen to live music, Kevin Bowers. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110 FREE

Music on Main Street 7/19 5pm-7:30pm Live music will be offered in the 100-200 blocks of N. Main Street. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert. Food and Drink available to purchase. ST CHARLES FREE

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 7/19 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Thursday

Friday

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden

Open Play at the J

7/20 9am-4pm

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and non-members.

Science Story Time 7/20 10:15am Enjoy an interactive reading of a science themed story, followed by a related hands-on activity.

7/21 10:30am-11:30am

JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Water Waddlers 7/21 9am-10:30am

7/20 6:30pm-7:30pm

Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child.

Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

Suson Farm Fridays

ST LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER, 5050 OAKLAND AVENUE FREE

Ladies' Knight

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Beginning Archery 7/20 6pm-9pm (Families, age 11 and up), Join our experts as we learn the fundamentals of shooting the compound bow and arrow. This program begins in the Education Center then moves to the static archery range. JAY HENGES SHOOTING RANGE FREE, BUT MUST RESERVE.

1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7

7/21 10am-1pm Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area.

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE, BUT REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL (314) 615-8822

Jungle Boogie Concert Series 7/21 5pm-8pm Bring the whole family for a concert in the center of the Zoo! "Duhart" 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 7/21 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours. BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.

St. Louis Jewish Parents

JULY 2017

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Keeper Talks

Purina Farms

7/22 7am-5pm

7/23 9am-10am

7/24 8am-5pm

The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

Dog Shows, Farm Animals, and so much more! Come learn and enjoy!

Seniors

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 7/22 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Secular

Discover Nature: Fishing Lesson #3 7/22 9:30am-11:30am

Jewish

Families will learn intermediate fishing techniques and skills. Participants will be taught how to tie an improved clinch knot and how to properly secure a variety of baits to various types of hooks. Fishing equipment, instructors/ coaches and bait/lures will be provided. All children ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Register online at DiscoverFishingSTL.com FOREST PARK HATCHERY

Cahokia Mounds 7/22 9am-5pm The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement. 30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

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St. Louis Jewish Parents

Sensory Story Time 7/24 6:30pm

60 hand carved horses and four deer, located within a climatecontrolled building inside beautiful Faust Park in West St. Louis County.

Shipwrecked Pirates Day

Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden

7/23 12pm-7pm

7/24 9am-4pm

Alligator’s Creek will have games and prizes! A highlight of the day will be the Cardboard Boat Race from 4–6 p.m. To enter, build a two-person Prizes for “Fastest Boat,” “Best-Decorated” and the “Titanic Award.”

Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and an oasis in the city of St. Louis.

15189 OLIVE BLVD. CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 RIDES ARE $2/PERSON OR $5 FOR THREE RIDES. CHILDREN UNDER 1 ARE FREE WITH A PAID ADULT.

403 CIVIC PARK DRIVE, O'FALLON, MO 63366 $4-$7 PER PERSON.

Sunday Chess Classes 7/23

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NONMEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Sundays with Shakespeare 7/23 1pm

FREE

JULY 2017

300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

7/23 10am-4pm

Monday

Historic Soulard Market

730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

Schools & Synagogues

Sunday

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

4344 SHAW BLVD, 63110 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. $8 FOR ADULTS.

St Louis Zoo 7/24 9am-5pm The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

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Chair Yoga

7/25 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR RSVP TO LAURA AT 314-4423255.

Museum of Transportation 7/25 9am-4pm Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train rides, handcars. 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

Storytelling at the Museum 7/25 10:30am-11:15am Engaging our youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and museum settings by using traditional and contemporary storybooks. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Ages 2-5. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Tuesday Tails

Wednesday

Museum of Transportation

Open Play at the J

7/26 9:30am-10:45am

7/27 9am-4pm

7/28 10:30am-11:30am

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. You are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Public tours, self-guided tours, miniature train, handcars.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

150 E. ARGONNE, KIRKWOOD FREE.

Open Jump 7/25 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

7/27 9am-3:30pm

Emilie Brockman,314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Ladies' Knight

7/28 7am-5pm

Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Wine Down Wednesday 7/26 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124 314.824.8224. For

more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Open gym is for teens and adults, wanting to practice gymnastics. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.stlouisgymcentre.com ST LOUIS GYM CENTRE, 315 W. PACIFIC AVE, 63119 $7.50- $10 PER PERSON.

Whitaker Music Festival 7/26 7:30pm-9:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the Garden grounds while you listen to live music, The Mighty Pines. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110 FREE

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 7/26 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required.

JCC FOX BUILDING COMPLEX, 16801 BAXTER RD. FREE

Enjoy Grant's Farm favorites, such as, goat feeding, carousel rides, snow cones, and more.

Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL

7/26 8:30pm-10pm

The market opens early in the season and is open daily. For the best selection of produce, visit the market on Saturday morning when it opens at 8 a.m.

Grant's Farm!

7/27 6:30pm-7:30pm

Open Gym, ages 13 and up

7/25 9am-8pm

2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

7/26 8am-12pm

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals.

Kirkwood Farmers' Market

Friday

Baby N Me

7/25 10:30am-11am

1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, 63144 FREE

Thursday

Historic Soulard Market The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Family Fridays at the Old Courthouse

Healthworks! Kids Museum

Guests of all ages can learn about St. Louis history and westward expansion during the 1800s with hands-on opportunities. Each child will create a craft project and participate in a story and song time based on the day’s theme. The program will end with a national park puppet show. 11 NORTH FOURTH

7/27 9:30am-4:30pm Here at HealthWorks!, we believe in giving children and caregivers the tools and knowledge to shoot for the stars, and be better tomorrow than they were today! HEALTHWORKS KIDS' MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 VARIES

7/28 9am-12pm

STREET - ST. LOUIS, MO FREE

Water Waddlers 7/28 9am-10:30am Spend quality time splashing and playing with your little ones during this great morning activity before it gets too hot! This program is designed for children, ages 6 and under, accompanied by a parent/ guardian who is able to remain in the water with the child. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7

Jungle Boogie ConcertMidnight Piano Band 7/28 5pm-8pm All ages can enjoy Top 40, MoTown, Rock and more on the outdoor stage in the Schnuck Family Plaza in the center of the Zoo. Animalrelated kids activities will focus on conservation of endangered species through the Zoo’s WildCare Institute. STL ZOO FREE

MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

St. Louis Jewish Parents

JULY 2017

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Doris I Schnuck Children's Garden

7/29 9am-4pm

Seniors

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 7/29 8am-12pm

Secular

Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Cahokia Mounds 7/29 9am-5pm The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, lie the archaeological remnants of the central section of the ancient settlement.

Jewish

30 RAMEY ST, COLLINSVILLE, IL DONATION ENCOURAGED.

Schools & Synagogues

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

Sunday

HMLC Sunday Film Series

Kirkwood Farmers' Market

7/30 1pm-4pm

7/31 9am-8pm