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Electronics, School & Sleep

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ARTICLES LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

SPECIAL FEATURES 6

HIGH HOLIDAYS IN ST. LOUIS

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Our August Cover Kid is Eli. St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.

BABY CHILD TWEEN TEEN

I Have the Biter! 12 My Turn to Push the Button 16 Speaking Without 22 Thinking First Electronics, School & Sleep 28

DADDY & ME JESSE KAVADLO, Ph.D. 40

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AUGUST CALENDAR 45 Jewish, Secular, Seniors, Tween/Teen & School/Synagogue Events 36

Healthy Food Innovations and Trends

JEWISH HOLIDAY EXPLAINED

A Jewish Calendar, Year 5778?

By Kathy Mora, Ph.D., R.D.

NEWS & BOOKS

Standing Up

NUTRITION NUGGETS ANGELA ZENG, Ph.D.

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By Jennifer Baer, MSW

Is There a Healthy Sugar? FROM THE DOCTOR

7 Steps to Get Back to School Smoothly

COOKING CORNER

A Balancing Act By Xavier Dante SENIOR STYLE

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Summer Reading My family loves summer for many reasons! One of the reasons is that the children are encouraged to read and win prizes, instead of being told to read for school reading logs and to not lose points off of a grade. Reading has been a somewhat divisive topic in my house. As a young child, my oldest son decided that he did not want to read. It was not until he was almost 7 years old that he finally decided to read. And then, once decided, he was reading at higher than grade level within 3 months. I asked him how he learned to read so quickly. He replied, “I had a brain spark.”

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.

My youngest son has been similar to my oldest. He has been so focused on math, that it has only been within this past year that his reading skills have improved. What is our secret? How did we get him to want to read? I would love to say that it is the amazing library incentive program, or the bribes that we offered, or even his own love of reading. Our two middle children read because they wanted to, and they enjoyed it. But not our youngest. The only way he enjoys reading, is when he reads to our dog. He chooses a book that he thinks she will enjoy too. He sits on the floor in the kitchen, or on the couch in the living room. She sprawls out over his lap, and he begins to read. He will read for as long as she stays in that position. Thankfully, she will stay there like that for up to 1.5 hours. And so, he reads. There is no doubt that reading is important, but it is also important to recognize that not every person learns to read the same way or in the same time frame. Summertime reminds us that reading can be encouraged with stickers, charts, incentives, and pets, but also that there are enough resources that are currently available, that allow most parents to help their children achieve success in reading.

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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE

Balancing Act

by Xavier Dante People have asked me how I balance school with playing sports. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if there is one answer that will work for everyone, but for me it is a combination of little things. I have a lot of experience with having a busy schedule of balancing school and sports. Throughout my lifetime, I have played baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, and done track and swimming.

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Xavier Dante

Sophomore Webster Groves High School

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During my freshman year of high school I narrowed it down to my two favorite sports; basketball and swimming. I suggest only doing one or two sports during high school, or your schedule can get pretty stressful to maintain, especially if you also do music or other clubs. Doing too many sports can leave you tired or stressed out during the school day. When I get too busy with sports, I find that it is easy to get distracted from schoolwork and a tight sports schedule can cause a lack of sleep. Hence, my focus on time management.

“it is important to have free time to give your brain a break, and reduce stress.”

One of the most important things to know is how to manage time. A good way to do this is by keeping a planner or calendar. I find that having a balance of school, sports, and free time is crucial. After finishing homework before or after sports, it is important to have free time to give your brain a break, and reduce stress. It can sometimes be hard to fit in free time since school and sports are the priorities, but it is helpful to make some time if you can. During my free time I like to play video games or watch a movie. It also helps to hang out with friends. Having a set time for homework every day helps me to not get behind in school. Falling behind in school is one of the biggest things to avoid, since it can lead to a tighter schedule and a lot more stress to get late work in. Rushing to get work done lowers the quality of the work. Another big part of managing both school and sports is having a solid

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sleep schedule. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep per night is very important. Try to go bed early if you have an early sports practice before school. Being tired during the school day is not fun! If you don’t get enough sleep one night, try to make sure you get enough the next night. If you are behind on sleep, trying to make it up is a good thing to do on the weekends. The next tip I have is to take a study hall type class if your school offers it. This can free up some of your time, as you can get a lot of your homework done in this time. You can also do any extra homework during lunch, so the after school time is not as busy. If you are too buried in work, ask a teacher or counselor for advice. I try not to procrastinate in getting work done. This gets very stressful and leads to lower quality work. And using your weekends wisely can help to get caught up. Handling a school and sports lifestyle can be a big challenge, but isn’t impossible if managing time is done in an organized way. Just remember to take a break every once in awhile by hanging out with friends or playing a game. Keep up with a good sleep schedule and with the school work. Keeping a planner with you, or using a calendar on your phone that has when your sporting and school events are, allows for balancing school, sports, and free time, so that each activity can be enjoyed.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

BABY

I HAVE THE BITER!

Scenario: You get a phone call saying that your toddler has been bitten by another toddler. Your little one is okay, but the school wanted to let you know. No one will tell you who the biter was, so you text all of your friends to see if they know who has â&#x20AC;&#x153;the biterâ&#x20AC;?. Then, one friend texts you back, absolutely mortified. She has THE BITER! She feels awful. You feel awful. But no one seems to know what to do next.

o one ever thinks about the parent of the child who, in social situations, has physical actions that are considered inappropriate, such as biting, hitting, throwing, etc. Importantly, there does not seem to be good information on how often this happens, nor how to make it stop. There is some early information from the 1990s that appears to have remained consistent. An analysis of

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the accident logs from child daycare centers, shows that biting is common, especially among toddlers 13 to 36 months of age. In one study, biting incidents were the most common injuries sustained by toddlers, making up 35% of all reported injuries. In another study, there were 224 children followed for one year. Of these, 104 (46%) sustained 347 biting incidents. The total bite rate was 1.5 bites per 100 child-days of attendance. In yet a different study, 133 children were followed. Of these, 66 (50%) suffered 224 bites over 3.5 years. Again, the incidence

rates were highest with toddlers. Most injuries were to the upper extremities and the face. Only four of 224 bites (2%) broke the skin, and no bite was severe enough for the pediatrician to be called. The data suggested that in a childcare setting, with children younger than four years of age, it is not uncommon to have approximately one biting episode per day. So, what can be done about this? Children who bite should be treated on an individual basis, which may involve behavioral interventions and even modifications to the child’s environment. Consultation with specialists in behavior modification is sometimes needed. The top current hypothesis for why children bite, or hit, is that children of this age often lack appropriate verbal skills and resort to aggressive means to achieve their goals. Tips for decreasing biting incidents: Avoid stressful situations, and unsupervised frustration/ conflict. Keep group activities small in number, and ageappropriate. Record how, when and why a child bites, looking for patterns that can be specifically addressed. Don’t reward the biter with extra attention. First take care of the child who was bitten. Use firm statements that biting is not okay. Tell both children the right way to express their emotions. Work with the family of the child who bites to maintain consistency both at home and school.

References: Strauman-Raymond K, Lie L, Kempf-Berkseth J. Creating a safe environment for children in daycare. J Sch Health. 1993;63:254–7. Garrard J, Leland N, Smith DK. Epidemiology of human bites to children in a day-care center. Am J Dis Child. 1988;142:643–50. Moore, Dorothy. (2008). A bite in the playroom: Managing human bites in child care settings, Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Jul; 13(6): 515–519. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC2532903/#b3-pch13515 Solomons HC, Elardo R. Biting in day care centers: Incidence, prevention, and intervention. J Pediatr Health Care. 1991;5:191–6.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

My Turn to Push the Button

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Elevators, panels, toys, and so many items have buttons. Parents, children, toy designers, and others have commented on “Push (or Don’t push) that button!” both in real life and in movies. It is not uncommon for a parent with more than one child to stand in front of an elevator, having a discussion about who gets to push the button this time. It is also not uncommon for a parent whose children are not present to tell a parent whose children are there, that they can press the button- regardless of who got into the elevator first.

hat is the fascination with buttons? One of the first cognitive awarenesses humans are said to have is the concept of action-reaction. In other words, if you press the button, something will happen. Humans are not the only ones who are quick to learn about this. Even pigeons and rats can easily be trained to push a button to get food, drink, and other things. There is an entire subset of Psychology that has focused on this topic. While fascinating, this does not address the concerns that parents have regarding how long they can expect the demand for who pushes the buttons to continue, how to remember who last pressed the button, and whose turn is next, what to do when another child (not a family member) wants a turn with pressing a button, which buttons NOT to press (e.g. hard-wired smoke alarms that go directly to the fire department), and more. Here are some situations that occur, and tips to try.

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Elevator: When you know that you are going to be taking an elevator, plan out how many button presses there are, and what type. Assign a “job” to each child. For example, there are “outside the elevator” buttons, and “inside the elevator buttons.” You can say that there are buttons for going up, and buttons for going down. Each child can push their button. If one child is told that for the whole week, s/he gets to push all of the “outside the elevator” buttons that make the elevator go up, s/he gets to think about what that means, when that button is needed, and has a more active cognitive role than just pressing a button. The job can be rotated each week, but in addition to creating a more educational aspect to pushing an elevator button, it provides a way to decrease fighting over who gets to push the button.

Smoke/Fire alarm: These buttons are extremely important to discuss in an age-appropriate manner with all children who will be in a room alone with the button. These are buttons that should only be pushed by adults, when testing the apparatus, or in a true emergency. Talking about what these buttons do, and how, is critical for children to understand how to be safe. Children do not need to be scared so that they never press the button, even in an emergency, but they do need to be taught to be respectful of that button. One way to explain is with the story of the boy who cried wolf. Another way is to explain that the brave men and women who respond to the smoke/fire alarm button, can’t help when another family needs them, if they are trying to come to someone who actually does not need them.

Toy: Toy buttons are wonderful. “Toys” for every age, with a button, are made. There is even a big red “Easy” button for adults to play with. Sitting on the floor with one child or several, and plenty of buttons, can be fun for hours. Taking turns, asking what s/he thinks will happen next, and asking whether physical characteristics of the button cause different reactions, are all ways to effectively play with buttons in a quality-communication method.

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Video game: Over the past 20-50 years, buttons themselves have changed. There are toy developers who work on how to make the buttons easier to press, slicker to the touch, quicker to respond, and smaller. This is best seen with video game design. Oddly enough, with enough remote control options, video games often have the most opportunities for the largest number of buttons to be pushed by the most people at one time. Basically, why do children/people like pressing buttons? Most of the time pushing buttons is fun, and has positive outcomes!

References: Plotnick, Rachel (2017). Force, flatness and touch without feeling: Thinking historically about haptics and buttons. New Media & Society, Vol 19(10), Oct, 2017. pp. 1632-1652.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY? Whether you are new to St Louis, visiting for a time, or are looking for a place to go for the Jewish High Holidays, here are some of the amazing places and what they offer. Agudas Israel of St Louis

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Parents want to know which shuls offer family activities and services, as well as for what ages. Parents of teens and college students want to know where their teens+ can go for the Jewish High Holidays.

Tickets needed for services? Who to contact? Find this information and more on these file cards. Make sure to double check with the synagogue! Don’t see your favorite shul? Remind them to send in their information for next year!

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Rabbi Avi & Chana'la Rubenfeld, Chanalar@gmail.com, 314-258-3301

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Kol Rinah

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Conservative Randi Mozent er, Presiden t 314-727-17 Website: www. 47 kolrinahstl. org Children’s Sv cs: Yes Family Svcs: Yes Contact:

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Hillel at Washington University in St. Louis

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St Louis Jewish Parents Magazine wishes you a healthy and happy new year!

Traditional Co ngregation

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Traditional Marian Gordon, Executive Dire tradcong@sbcgl ctor, obal.net, 314576-5230 Website: www. traditional-co ngregation.org Children’s Svc s: Yes Family Svcs: Ch ildren are welc ome at kids’ se main service rvices and Tickets Needed : No Babysitting: Ye s, call for de tails Contact:

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United Hebrew Congregation

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

TWEEN

Speaking Without Thinking First

Question: Do you ever listen to a child between the ages of 9 and 12 years, and ask yourself, “Why in the world did s/he say that? It is so obvious, that it is weird that it was uttered!”

elcome to yet another aspect of the “Tween-Age”, when the filters are not fully set, the mouth sometimes works faster than the brain, and some of the oddest things are said and asked. Can we say AWKWARD?? Parents and other community members acknowledge the awkward and sometimes rude comments that are made by 2-5 year olds as cute and innocuous. There are TV shows, such as Kids Say the Funniest Things, that revolve around this acknowledgement. However, when tweens and teens say things of a similar nature, they are not perceived in the same fashion.

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Parents often reprimand tweens for what they say to others, which can cause the tweens to feel less confident about speaking in public, as well as to people who are “in charge.” And while parents are correct in wanting their tweens to not embarrass themselves or the family, this is a crucial time in development for children to start feeling confident enough to express their own views and opinions. This is a time when parents need to help tweens fine-tune their filters, and learn how to effectively communicate with others. This will give them the confidence for speaking to their peers, their teachers, and to adults.

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Explain to your tween that sometimes conversations can be tricky at his/her age, and that you want to be able to be a beneficial resource, but not an intrusive one. Ask if it is okay if you occasionally listen in for a bit, and that anything you hear, you will keep private. Assuming s/he says yes, listen for conversations between your tween and others when they are in your presence. Before bed, discuss privately some of what you overheard, and praise him/ her for the aspects of the conversation that were good. You can also suggest better phrasings should the topic come up again. Come up with a code word or motion for when your tween is saying something that s/he should not be, such that when you are together, and you need to use it, you can. Later, when you are alone, you can discuss why it was not appropriate.

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When your tween is reading, ask him/her to find 3 sentences per chapter that he/she would not say to others, and to explain why. When you are out together, and either you or your tween hear something that someone else says that is inappropriate, discuss it later. Researchers find that the more overt parents can be with tweens, the better socially adjusted and appropriate the tweens will be. Conversation skills are not often taught explicitly, but when they are, there is evidence for an increase in empathy, and a decrease in social errors. It is a fine balance between being helpful and being intrusive. However, when the goal is to help the tween communicate more effectively, teamwork is often the best way.

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NEWS & BOOKS

is the key that opens doors to “Reading many good things in life.

Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true.

Standing Up

JENNIFER BAER, MSW Jennifer Baer 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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I haven’t been prioritizing time to exercise and recently decided to get back to one of my favorite workouts, hot yoga. Throughout parts of the class and at the very end, there’s always a Savasana. During Savasana you lay on your yoga mat, breathe, and relax your body and mind. Once, after a particularly rough pose, we got on the floor in Savasana, and my yoga teacher told us to just breathe, that it would pass. She’s right; it always does.

Learning to dissent or express disagreement is something Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is known for doing. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the famous RBG. I hope you’ll be inspired by them and by the book:

While it would be great to lie down and have Savasanas throughout the day, that would be pretty impractical. I’m picturing myself yelling “Savasana” to my kids when they disagree on something. They’d look at me like I was completely out of my mind. Outside of yoga class, a better strategy may be to stay standing when things get tough. Standing up, whether for ourselves or for others, is something that is described in a lot of PJ Library books. Someone who takes a stand at only 5 feet, one inch tall is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In a picture book about her life, PJ Library’s book “I Dissent” is one in a series about Jewish heroes.

"Feminism … I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.' Free to be, if you were a girl—doctor, lawyer, Indian chief. Anything you want to be. And if you’re a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that’s OK too. That notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers."

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“Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true.”

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It’s the time of year that provokes a myriad of emotions in parents and children – from excitement and gleeful anticipation to dread, anxiety, and apprehension. Some children complain of summer boredom and look forward to school supply shopping and re-establishing relationships with school friends, while others mentally count the days until they are confronted with challenging academics and difficult-to-negotiate social situations. Some parents mourn the end of summer days, relaxed schedules and bedtimes, while others eagerly anticipate the regularity and consistent patterns school days bring. Whatever your state of mind, here are some simple strategies for easing yourself and your family back to school:

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Begin to organize your home and family for the return to school. Getting ready for the transition means different things to different families, but traditions and rituals help prepare kids psychologically for the change. Begin to talk to your children about their expectations and fears for the school year, showing that worries are a normal part of new experiences. When you help your children express thoughts and emotions, you help them problem solve their “what if” questions and reassure them that they can competently manage tricky situations.

One to two weeks before the beginning of school, parents should gradually start the process of moving to school bedtimes and wake-up times. Shifting wake times gradually earlier each morning should create earlier evening fatigue, making earlier bedtimes smoother. Of course, making sure children get the required hours of sleep each night during the school year helps improve concentration, attention, focus, frustration tolerance, and emotional regulation.

3. Family routines or traditions, marking

the end of the summer, help prepare children for the change in their lives. Back-to-school shopping days, family calendars with a countdown to the first day of school, and special meals signal to children that schedules are changing. Parents can help children organize their desks in preparation for homework or create a special place in the home designated for homework.

4. The key to helping children who may be

particularly sensitive or anxious about change is to familiarize them with their worries. Practicing new routines eases worries and discomfort. Visiting the classroom and meeting the teacher, checking out the playground and cafeteria and school bus helps make the unknown known, and provides children with a sense of confidence and mastery.

5. Play dates can be helpful for children

with a shy temperament, social anxiety, or for children entering a new school. If possible, obtain the class list and help your child make social connections with classmates before school starts. Spotting a familiar face on the first day of school may help to dissipate worries about finding a lunch or playground buddy.

6. Be more available at the beginning

of the school year. Find time to talk with your child about concerns and difficulties early in the year so that small problems don’t escalate into big ones. Be available to hear about concerns, but also assist your child with focusing on the positive aspects of school, i.e., “What was your favorite part of the day?”

7. Finally, relax! Remember, children

take their emotional cues from their parents. Modeling a calm disposition toward this annual milestone will in turn help your child approach it with a sense of anticipation and confidence.

Have a great school year!

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

TEEN

Electronics, School & Sleep Beep, Beep, Beep. Once upon a time, that was the sound of the dreaded alarm clock used to rouse teens, so they could get ready to start their day. Now, with an average of 4 electronic devices per teen, the simple â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beepâ&#x20AC;? is gone. Smart phones, iPods, iPads, iWatches, laptop/desktop computers, and hand-held gaming systems call to the teens, regardless of whether it is day or night, summer or school year.

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One of the consequences of the reflexive sensitivity to the callings of the electronics is the disruption of the sleep schedule. It is easy for anyone, child through adult, to say, “One more game.” Or “Just let me finish this level.” But then this leads to more than one game/level, and before it is recognized one to two hours has passed by. The time to go to sleep gets pushed later, and often sleep follows an agitated state.

in time-out for the night?” Here are some ideas to consider, but each family will arguably have to come up with their own way of dealing with this issue.

During the summer, this process is not as disruptive as during the school year. New research is finding that not only is sleep important for consolidating information, but that if electronic devices chirp or activate at crucial stages of learning new information, the learning does not occur. The electronics directly interfere with the ability to incorporate new information, or learn. Researchers suggest that during the school year, the use of electronics should be monitored and controlled so that they are used at times that do not interfere with the presentation of new material. (There is an exception here. There is also research that shows that used correctly, and at the RIGHT times, electronic devices can aid in learning. Hence there is no valid argument to ban the devices completely.)

2. Start an electronics-use journal, noting how much time

Although the use of electronic devices is not all “doom and gloom”, the research clearly shows that everything has its time and place. Studies show that teens will wake up during the sleep cycle to look at and respond to a text message. Texting through the night until 2:00am is common in teens who are allowed to keep their phones in their bedrooms. This means that teens are not getting as much continuous sleep as they need. This has been found to have negative effects on both success in school, and in driving safely during the day, among other things like mood. With this said, what can parents do, given that the teens are no longer children who can be forced to “put the electronic devices

1. Have an open conversation about the importance of

sleep and how electronic devices interfere with the sleep cycle. Can there be different patterns of use for summer and school break versus school weekdays?

is spent on the phone, computer, iPad, iPod, etc, and what time of day/night the device is being used.

3. Create a “charging/plug-in” station in a room of the

home that is not near the bedrooms. All family members must plug-in/park their electronic devices for the night.

4. Collect all devices before bed, and lock them up until morning, or put them into silent mode.

5. Do not allow any devices in the bedroom, but instead create an “Electronics Room”, where all devices can be used at appropriate times. (This will likely lead to “sneaking,” so may not be the best option for many families.

Regardless of how you choose to handle the problem of sleep and school disruption by electronic device use, it is at least important to establish how much sleep your teen is getting during the school year, and making sure that s/he gets enough continuous sleep. Allowing your teen to be a partner in regulating electronic device use might have a greater chance of success, while helping to teach how to make healthier choices.

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NUTRITION NUGGETS

IS THERE A HEALTHY SUGAR? One of the number one public enemies today is “SUGAR”. There is no doubt that too much sugar is causing the ever-rising health problems not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Governments ranging from Europe to Asia are proposing a sugar tax. Since scientists, doctors, and nutritionists agree sugar is bad, how about we eliminate sugar from our life? Imagine a world without our favorite sweet treats, or candies, ice cream, or other things that are supposed to contain sugar, or that the sugar is replaced by sugar substitutes. I think the first group to suffer will be parents of young children.

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Human beings are drawn to sugar because it is the natural form of energy for our body. Without sugar or carbohydrates, as with extreme diets, our body will turn other forms of macro nutrients into energy but in a much less efficient way. In the long run, our body will reject such paths. Just imagine hiding all the candies and treats from kids and trying to brainwash them that sugar is toxic. Will they listen? Probably not. Well, how about if only a small amount of natural, good sugar is allowed? That is probably not a bad idea, but is there such a thing? Sugar or sucrose can come from sugar cane (genus Saccharum) or sugar beet (Beta vulgaris). The sugar cane plant grows 2 to 6 meters high and a single stalk contains approximately 12 – 14% sucrose. To make things simpler, the process of extracting sugar from sugar cane happens in two steps: at a sugar mill and at a sugar refinery. A sugar mill is usually located beside the field where sugar cane is harvested. It’s where raw sugar is obtained from the plant and brought to a sugar refinery. At a sugar mill, the plant stalks are washed and then cut into shreds. Big rollers then press and squeeze the juice out of the shredded stalks. The juice is clarified, concentrated, and crystallized producing raw sugar. This raw sugar is then brought to a cane sugar refinery. At the refinery, the raw sugar is converted to brown sugar, granulated sugar and other consumer products. Centrifugation and concentration are some of the essential processes undergone at the refinery. The final products consist of sugar crystals of various sizes. These are then packaged accordingly. There are many types of sugar available out there on the market. While some may sound healthier than others, they are all still sugar, and their nutritional value doesn’t differ much. My own favorite form is dried dates. Regardless, it is important to try to stay within the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for sugar consumption for optimal health: less than 6 teaspoons (25g) per day. For children this comes to no more than 3 teaspoons per day. Sugar is a treat!

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HERE ARE THE COMMON TYPES AND FORMS OF SUGARS WE CONSUME DAILY:

Type of Sugar

Nutrients

Type of Sugar Molasses

White sugar Also known as: Granulated sugar Table sugar Refined sugar

Most common form of sugar. It’s paper white in color and composed of fine crystals. There are many subtypes of refined or granulated sugar. Examples include castor sugar, confectioner’s/icing sugar, coarse sugar, baker’s special sugar and pearl sugar.

Zero nutritional value! No vitamins, minerals.

Raw sugar

Raw sugar has gone through minimal processing. There are various definitions. At the very least, it’s the result of the first stage of the sugar refining process.

Approximately the same as white sugar. May contain traces of minerals, though not enough to make a huge difference to its nutritional value.

Icing sugar Also known as: Powdered sugar Confectioners sugar.

Regular white sugar is finely ground to a powder. It usually contains an anticaking agent such as cornstarch. As the term implies, icing sugar is predominantly used for icing, glazes, whipping creams, and confectionery.

Approximately the same as white sugar.

Brown sugar Can be either light or dark. Light brown sugar is also called golden brown sugar.

Brown sugar gets its color from the presence of molasses. It can be refined (adding molasses to white sugar) or unrefined (some molasses was left after processing). Raw brown sugar is normally unrefined, while soft brown sugar is usually refined and then molasses is added back in. The only difference between ‘light’ and ‘dark’ brown sugar is the molasses content. Light has around 3.5% molasses while dark has about 6.5% molasses.

Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar?

A bit finer than table sugar with uniform crystals making it mix well in powders or other dry ingredients. So it’s often used for sweetening powdered and liquid beverages like soft drinks. It’s usually made from cane or beet sugar (as sucrose is half fructose), but can also come from corn syrup.

While fructose has a low glycemic index, research is showing it has damaging effects on the liver when consumed in large amounts such as in soft drinks. It’s also a lot sweeter than table sugar. So stick with whole fruit with all its natural fiber rather than fructose alone.

Fruit Sugar This term is usually given to fructose which is what makes fruit sweet.

Characteristics: Processing and Appearance

Nutrients

Molasse is a byproduct of sugarcane (or sugar beet) processing. Its what’s left after the sugar crystals have been removed. It has a thick syrupy texture. There are different types of molasses. They differ in extraction, amount of sugar in them and the age of the plant they are from. These differences can also affect their nutrient content. Molasses is a common cooking and baking ingredient.

Of all the types, blackstrap molasses has the highest nutrient value and the least sugar. It is the result of a third boiling of the cane juice so most of the sucrose crystals have already been removed. Nutrients: • Minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, Sulphur and zinc. • Vitamins: biotin, choline, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine.

Coconut sugar

Made from sap taken from the coconut palm. It has a similar taste to brown sugar. Though sometimes it may be mixed with cane sugar so check the packet when you buy it.

It contains small amounts of minerals and fiber compared with white sugar.

Maple sugar

Maple syrup is boiled which causes the sugars to form into sugar granules.

Like brown sugar, it may have some traces of minerals, but not enough to be significant.

Also known as black treacle

100 % carbohydrates

The nutritional value of brown and raw sugar is only slightly higher than white sugar. While the molasses content of brown and raw sugar contains some minerals like iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, these minerals are only in trace amounts.

Characteristics: Processing and Appearance

My favorite forms of sugar subsitute: Monk Fruit

Monk fruit is 200 times sweeter than sugar, yet still calorie free.

“Monk fruit is a small melon from the Far East. In addition to being used as a natural sweetener, some people use it as a home remedy for many illnesses.”

Date dehydrated

Dehydrated dates can be quite expensive and does not dissolve in liquids, but they are just as sweet as sugar only packed with good nutrients.

Dried dates are unrefined so contains nutrients from the dates. Nutrients: • Fiber: dates contain prebiotic fiber which gives it a lower glycemic index than table sugar. • Antioxidants

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Never Say Yes

Nobody likes that feeling of having just been scammed. Whether it is someone on the street who has offered to fix your car for you, or a screen on the computer that pops up, telling you to call a number, or your computer will remain locked/frozen, that horror felt in your belly, is awful. With so much being done online now, from banking to shopping, the con artists have a wider reach. They are getting more clever in how they reach their targets, and in what they can get from them. The FBI reports that the “perfect mark” is a female, age 60+ years, during the daytime. The scam works better when it is a female voice calling. The FBI reports that Seniors are targets because they are: most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit. people who grew up in the 1930s- 1960s, not knowledgable with what is current technology. less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know who to report it to, are too ashamed at having been scammed, or don’t know they have been scammed. poor witnesses, when they do report a crime. Con artists know the effects of age on memory, and they count on Seniors not being able to supply enough detailed information to investigators. With the reasons for why Seniors make excellent targets, it is even more important to know what the “trendy” scams are!!

The “Unknown Number” Scam: With caller ID, it is now possible to see who is calling. However, it is easy for a con artist to buy a name that sounds similar to something that everyone is familiar with, to trick you into picking up the phone and giving them information. If it is a number that you do not recognize, or says “unknown”, let the call go to voicemail or the machine. If it is important, and you DO know who it is, you can call them back. If it is a number from a company you do business with, go to a bill or a reputable source, and call them back at that phone number.

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The “Press a Button to Get Off the List” Scam: If a recorded message or a live person asks you to hit a button to stop receiving phone calls, just hang up the phone. Do not press the button. You don’t know what they will do with your recorded response. They are likely to call again to get more information to add to the button press.

The “Scary Pop-Up Box on the Computer” Scam: When using your computer, if you accidentally type in a wrong spelling, or typo, in the search bar, you might end up on a website that was made to look like where you intended to go. The only difference is that it is not the actual site, and can have viruses, and pop-up boxes that tell you to call them. Do not call them. If you get this type of box, close the window, and re-start your computer. If the problem does no resolve, get professional IT help.

The “Yes Scam”: According to the FCC, the scam begins as soon as a person answers the phone. A recorded voice or an actual person asks: "Can you hear me?" And, of course, the person who picked up the phone responds, "Yes." The caller then records the consumer's “Yes”, and now has a voice signature, which can later be used by the scammers to pretend to be the consumer and authorize fraudulent charges via telephone, like “Do we have your permission to charge you $1000?” If you get this type of phone call, the FCC advises to immediately hang up. It also says that if you have responded "Yes" to a similar call in the past, you should keep an eye on all financial statements for any unauthorized charges.

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In a Store Near You ... Healthy Food Innovations and Trends A few weeks ago, I attended the “Smart Food Expo”, a food trade show sponsored by United Fresh Produce Association. As expected, there were an abundance of produce growers, distributers, and manufacturers promoting the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. Several noticeable trends stood out. KATHY MORA, Ph.D., R.D.

Doctorate in nutritional science and epidemiology from the University of Arizona, and masters degree in nutrition and fitness from Florida State University. Clinical background in diabetes, part of clinical team as pediatric diabetes educator. Former nutrition and exercise physiology instructor at St. Louis University, Pima Community College, and Florida State University. Recent project officer on public health research evaluation projects around childhood obesity prevention. Experience as media and nutrition consultant promoting and providing healthy recipes on TV. Dedicated long distance runner, passionate proponent for physical education in children, and mom of two children who happily eat vegetables!

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The first was the number of produce companies clamoring to create “new” products; not new varieties of fruits and vegetables per se, but new ways and new combinations of flavors to prepare and serve fresh or frozen produce. Convenience is the key marketing strategy of produce companies. Not that anything is wrong with convenience, and I recognize and appreciate the effort to increase fruits and vegetables in daily meals and snacks; I was simply amazed at how many pre-packaged combination cold or hot salads, frozen items, and juices the produce companies are now creating and selling. All these new products are open, mix, heat, and serve to make life easier and encourage eating more fruits and vegetables. Along the same convenience line, the other big trend from produce companies is more packaged individual servings and ready-to-eat packaged items, often targeted for children because of the smaller portion size and portability and/or for busy adults. Another highly noticeable trend was the wording “clean label” on many of the new produce packaged items. “Clean label” is a consumer-driven movement and replacement to the word “natural” on food packaging. Be aware, that currently, “clean label” is not a regulatory or defined term for food labeling purposes by the FDA or USDA. For many food manufacturers, “clean label” means removing artificial additives. For consumers, the term “clean label” can have different meanings. Typically, “natural” refers to no artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial preservatives, and/or synthetic additives. Where, “clean label” has a little more to do with “natural”, simplicity, and transparency, such as foods with less chemicals, choosing recognizable ingredients that do not sound chemical or artificial, using minimal or minimally processed ingredients, and identifying how ingredients are sourced. So… just to point out the obvious…fresh produce already is as minimal and simple as it gets. Nonetheless, consumers are more aware of their food, the idea of “clean” eating is a movement toward healthier eating, and from what I observed at the trade show, produce manufacturers are marketing their products to appeal to these consumer demands.

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Last but not least, and perhaps the most helpful for boosting consumption of vegetables, is the number of new products made with “riced”, “noodled” or “juiced” vegetables. I tasted a lot of cold pressed juices, which mostly I appreciated for the produce growers’ initiative to utilize the entire plant and reduce food waste. I have to admit, one cold pressed juice from another was hard to distinguish, so I’m not entirely sure what the rage is about on this trend. However, much like the “nutrition bar” explosion, cold pressed juices are becoming a fast and furious market mainstay. As far as “riced” and “noodle” vegetables, you’ll see much more than cauliflower rice or spinach pasta on the grocery store shelves, because pretty much every other booth at the trade show had a “riced” or “noodle” vegetable product line. I particularly enjoyed learning that these “riced” and “noodle” vegetables are being sold in bulk for school food services, which is an excellent way to boost nutrition in school lunch programs. Again, to state the obvious….and despite the conflicting views online about how to make your own cauliflower rice, it is not actually complicated.... put fresh cauliflower in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse until “riced”. Spiralizers are the rage for making vegetable noodles, but since I’m not much of a kitchen gadget person, I don’t own a spiralizer….yet. I do understand, convenience is king in the food world; the packaged “riced” and “noodle” vegetables are readily available and time savers, and now there are many brands selling seasoned, ready to prepare and serve vegetables to make meal preparation easy for busy families who want healthy options.

In no particular order, the following are just a few examples of new and trendy products. When you have a little extra shopping time, look around the produce and frozen food sections to find many more new options: Sunset® brand showcased their new aloha pepper, a flavorful, orange and red striped pepper. Check out their website for recipe ideas: https://www.sunsetgrown.com/products/aloha/ Purely Pecans® brand offers a new line of very tasty pecan nut butters. I was very impressed with their products, unlike many other pasty, thick, and gritty nut butters on the market, these were smooth and creamy, with a variety of flavor choices. https://georgiapecan.com/ Pure Flavor® brand is a large produce company on a major campaign to boost nutrition and wellness by promoting fresh fruits and vegetables. I loved their enthusiasm and commitment to promoting and sponsoring community health events. Mini Munchies is their kid-friendly portable vegetable pack with grape tomatoes, small peppers, and cocktail cucumbers. https://www.pure-flavor.com/our-products/

References Wang S, Adjikari K. Clean Label on Food. University of Georgia Department of Food Science & Technology, Griffin Campus. http://efsonline.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Clean-label_Final_Adhikari.pdf

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HOLIDAY EXPLAINED

A Jewish Calendar, Year 5778?

The current Jewish calendar is based on an older version that incorporated the rotation of the Earth about its axis (day); the revolution of the moon about the Earth (month); AND the revolution of the Earth about the sun (year). Since these three phenomena are independent of each other, there is no direct correlation between them. On average, the moon revolves around the Earth in about 29½ days. The Earth revolves around the sun in about 365¼ days, which is about 12.4 lunar months. The calendar used by most of the world has abandoned any correlation between the moon cycles and the month, arbitrarily setting the length of months to 28, 30 or 31 days. The Jewish calendar, however, coordinates all three of the astronomical phenomena. Months are either 29 or 30 days, corresponding to the 29½-day lunar cycle. Years are either 12 or 13 months, corresponding to the 12.4 month solar cycle. The lunar month on the Jewish calendar begins when the first sliver of moon becomes visible after the dark of the moon. In ancient times, the new months used to be determined by observation. When people observed the new moon, they would notify the Jewish Council. When the Council heard testimony from two independent, reliable eyewitnesses that the new moon occurred on a certain date, they would declare the rosh chodesh (new month/head of the month) and send out messengers to tell people when the month began. In the fourth century, Hillel II established a fixed calendar based on mathematical and astronomical calculations. This calendar, still in use, standardized the length of months and the addition of months over the course of a 19 year cycle, so that the lunar calendar would realign with the solar years. Adar I is added in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th and 19th years of the cycle.

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RAGE, RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE NIGHTLIGHT

When he was five years old, my son Dorianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlight broke. It

was truly an exceptional nightlight: its bulb surrounded by blue glitter, suspended in liquid-filled glass, combining the cool of a snow globe and the heat of a lava lamp. It had comforted him against the darkness, a talisman against invisible monsters. But then I noticed it was drippingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; dripping directly into its electrical outlet. To Dorian, the nightlight promised protection. To me, it was an inviting leaky cauldron of antifreeze plugged into a live socket. It, obviously, had to go.

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Finally, my wife managed to comfort Dorian by telling him a story: the tale of his older brother Jonah’s lost balloon, a silver diving dolphin. We bought it at a parade when he was two, and he wanted desperately to hold the string himself rather than tie it to his wrist. The end was inevitable: he accidentally let go. I ran across the parade to catch it, and when it eluded my grasp by mere inches, I heard the crowd gasp. It was clear that the brief saga of a father’s failed balloon rescue captured the tragic mythos of parenting itself. We helplessly watched it float away, growing smaller and smaller. Jonah cried for days. But Dorian stopped crying. Then he asked for more sad stories. So they came:

★ About my wife’s childhood butterfly ring, her

only special possession. The ring was lost for days, despite frantic search and rescue efforts, until she accidentally found it, broken under her foot.

★ About the time I threatened to pop my

younger brother’s balloon, so he popped it himself to prevent me from popping it, and how I, not he, mourned. About how the very same thing happened again, this time over a record we were arguing over that he then broke to prevent me from having.

that fell off while riding my bike and were run over by a car. Another pair lost on a water flume ride. And another forgotten in a restaurant and I stubbornly didn’t go back for them. (I did not purchase another pair for over a decade.)

One hour and a dozen dead treasures later, Dorian was asleep. More than a way to avoid tripping on the way to the bathroom, a nightlight is a surrogate parent. Even after Mommy and Daddy tuck the kids in to do nighttime grown up things (i.e., eat ice cream in front of the TV), the nightlight, ever vigilant, remains on guard. How could something so precious break? Yet it could happen. It could happen to a balloon, so much like a living thing yet even more fragile, its lifespan even shorter. It could happen to a butterfly ring, emblem of the childhood wish to change from earthbound to free to fly away, not rashly like a balloon, but with color and panache. If a nightlight can go out, if a reckless balloon can flee its young caretaker, if a ring can be broken, if sunglasses can repeatedly fall by the wayside, where does that leave us, aside from lying alone, in the dark, balloonlessly, with no sunglasses? If a nightlight can go out, then anything can. This is, in the end, the same feeling that leads many an adult to keep a small light on, just in case. Parents included.

& ME

ut Dorian’s tears flowed more freely than even his nightlight’s, and no hugs, kisses, or declarations of replacement could console him. The immediate replacement, pulled from a junk drawer, was a poor understudy, its ordinary plastic lazily decorated with obligatory stars and crescents. Dorian lobbed thick sobs into his pillow and the night, the din punctuated only by the pregnant silences of his lungs reloading.

DADDY

★ About the tragic sunglasses trilogy: the ones

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Wash strawberries an d take off the green stems. Lay strawber on paper towel to dry ries flat . In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boi stirring, and then sim l while mer until all of the sug ar is dissolved. Set and let cool almost to aside, room temperature. In a food processor, pulse the strawberrie s until small chunks Add the sugar mixtu remain. re, the lemon juice, the salt and the vanilla Blend until the mixtu extract. re is very smooth. Pour into metal pan and put in the freeze r. Every 30 minutes, tak e it out of the freeze r and mix well with spoon or a fork. Ma either a ke sure to smash the ch unks, and then smoot even out the mixture. h and Repeat until it is the desired consistency texture you want (ab an d out 3-4 hours.) To serve, scoop into

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American Girl Book Discussion: "The Cameo Necklace" by Evelyn Coleman

8/2 7pm-8pm Ages 8+. Come share your love of all things American Girl! We'll discuss the book, have crafts and activities and eat a snack. The book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Kids Art fun: Macaroni Madness

8/7 6:30pm-7:30pm Join us each month for fun art projects and discoveries. Ages 7-11. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

National Night Out at Spanish Lake

8/7 5:30pm-7:30pm Join the St. Louis County Park Rangers and celebrate National Night Out with your friends and neighbors at Spanish Lake Park. Enjoy a hayride around the park or take a relaxing canoe ride on the lake. All canoe safety equipment is provided. No advance registration required.

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Word: Tables and Labels

8/8 2pm-4pm Organize and manage columns and rows of information in tables and labels, using Microsoft Office Word 2016. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Sew-Tastic

8/8 1pm-2:30pm Want to learn to sew but don't have a machine? Use ours and sew a few easy projects in no time! Ages 11-15. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Lone Elk Park

8/8 7:30am-10pm Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE

Baby Play Time

8/8 10am-11am Let your baby explore the world through sensory play in a relaxed group setting. Ages 0-24 months. Adult must accompany child.

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Space Phenomena

8/8 4:30pm-5:30pm Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light in this phenomenal program. Take home a Mad ScienceÂ® Space Telescope. Ages 6-10. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Thursday

Pick Your Own blueberries, plums and peaches, and assorted veggies!

8/9 8am-6pm Braeutigam Orchards! Open 7 days a week in July. Call ahead for hours, and up to date information and availability. 2795 TURKEY HILL LN, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS VARIES

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Friday

Castlewood State Park 8/10

7am-one half hour after sunset

Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for first-time and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE

Outdoor Water Waddlers

St Louis Science Center

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.

We put the element of fun into science.

8/9 9:30am-10:30am

1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 $0- $7

Purina Farms

8/9 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore! 500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

Ladies' Knight

8/9 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

8/10 9:30am-4:30pm 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE

Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park

8/10 5:30pm-8:30pm This is for Everyone! Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy after services. Challah and grape juice will be provided. Villa Park has a covered pavilion with picnic tables and bathrooms. VILLA PARK, 9301 VILLA AVE. W. OLIVETTE, 63132 FREE

Temple Emanuel

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

8/11 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Tower Grove Farmer's Market

8/11 8am-12:30pm Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park. CENTER CROSS DR. 63116 FREE ADMISSION.

Baby and Kid Expo West County!

8/11 9am-2pm Come connect with the leading businesses and services in our area! Be ready to shop and enter to win FABULOUS prizes! Bring the kids. QUEENY PARK, GREENSFELDER RECREATION CENTER

8/10 5:30pm-6:15pm

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

A Jewish themed program for tots 6 months-3 years and an adult. Siblings welcome. Our Friday evening Shabbat includes dinner for the children.

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

12166 CONWAY ROAD FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

8/11 10am-4pm

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

Animal Encounters

8/11 10am-3pm 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

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Grant's Farm

8/12 9am-3:30pm

Seniors

Grant’s Farm celebrates America’s past with a commitment to the future. Honoring both the 18th president of the United States and the Busch family legacy, the Farm is a refuge for more than 900 animals, representing more than 100 different species.

Tween/Teen

10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.

Healthworks!

8/12 12pm-4pm World's Largest Teeth, Interactive Dude, Dental Health theatre, Mock Health Offices, Healthworks! Kitchen, Farmers' Market, and more exhibits and shows! Come play and learn! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 $7 PER PERSON.

Sunday Chess Classes

Secular

8/12

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.

Free Family Days

8/12 2pm-4pm

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We encourage observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Families explore new media and concepts together and find inspiration in Laumeier’s artworks and the natural environment. Activities are designed for ages 4 and up to enjoy.

Schools & Synagogues

LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK, 12580 ROTT ROAD FREE

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Crown Center Yiddish Group

Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC

This group is for anyone with an affinity for the mama loshen. Please join our facilitator Rabbi Neal Rose. All levels welcome – whether you speak, understand or just want to learn.

Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.

8/13 1:30pm-2:30pm

CROWN CENTER, 8350 DELCREST DR

Castlewood State Park 8/13

7am-one half hour after sunset

Hiking and mountain biking trails that range from those great for firsttime and for the most experienced riders. Good fishing, broad meadows filled with wildlife, and plenty of recreational facilities. Come for an adventure or just to get away. 1401 KIEFER CREEK ROAD, 63021 FREE

Lap Time

8/13 9:30am-10:30am Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-36 months. Adult must accompany child. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE

Israeli Folk Dancing

8/13 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON

8/14 9:15am-10:15am

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.

Chair Yoga

8/14 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.

Outdoor Water Waddlers

8/14 9:30am-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

Tuesday Tails

8/14 10:30am-11am Come for story time. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend class. Stories will be appropriate for children ages 2-5 years. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63144 FREE

MUNY Tuesdays!

8/14 5pm-7pm Stop in for some musical theater fun before Muny performances on select Tuesdays during the 2018 Muny season!

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MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

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Grant's Farm

Museum of Transportation

Whiskers and Tales

8/15 9am-3:30pm

8/16 9am-4pm

Tech-Talks 3D Printing

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

Find out about 3D Printing. What is this technology? How is it used? During this Tech Talk we will explain the evolution of 3D printing, applications for its use, and demonstrate a 3D printer in action. A couple of lucky attendees will leave with a 3D printed trinket.

Need practice reading? How about practicing with a dog or cat? The mission of Whiskers and Tales is to improve the literacy of children through the assistance of certified pet therapy teams as literacy coaches.

10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.

Budding Artists: Modeling Clay

8/15 10am-11am Join us for a preschool art program where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to be messy. Ages 3-6. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

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

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

8/16 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.

Junior Art Studio

8/16 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 5- 10. Kids will use their imagination and creativity to make a masterpiece of their very own! First Day of School signs!

8/17 10am-12pm

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

8/18 10am-11am

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE

Cahokia Mounds

8/18 9am-5pm

Farm Friday

8/17 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

One of the greatest cities of the world, Cahokia was larger than London was in AD 1250.

CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234 FREE, BUT DONATION SUGGESTED

Doris Schnuck's Children's Garden

Historic Soulard Market

8/18 8am-12pm

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

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

MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

Ladies' Knight

Shabbat Alive

Wine Down Wednesday

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

Rick Recht, one of the most celebrated Jewish artists of our time, will be performing spiritual Jewish music with Congregation Temple Israel’s rabbis and regular Shabbat musicians at Shabbat services

Suson Farm

8/15 10:30am-5pm Working animal farm, fishing, and a playground! Come see this STL treasure that opened to the public in 1964!

8/15 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

8/16 6:30pm-7:30pm

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

8/17 7am-5pm

730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

8/17 6:30pm

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR, 63141 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Under the Stars

8/18 7:30pm-9:30pm Stargaze in the Park! Learn about navigation methods of the past used to spot stars, constellations and planets. Listen to “star-lore” and mysteries of our universe while you enjoy the night sky. LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK, 12580 ROTT RD $10 PER PERSON

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St Louis Zoo

A Jewish themed Sunday morning music and movement class for tots 6 months-3 years with a parent of other adult. With no registration required, this free program is open to the community.

The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education.

Seniors

8/19 10am-10:45am

12166 CONWAY ROAD, 63141 FREE

Castlewood State Park

Tween/Teen

8/19

7am- one half hour after sunset

Kirkwood Farmers Market

8/19 10am-5pm

Secular

Produce, Poultry, Meat, Eggs and Cheese, Prepared Foods, Baked Goods, Soaps and Other Local Producers, Cut Flowers and Bedding Plants, and more! 150 EAST ARGONNE DR. KIRKWOOD

Sunday Chess Classes 8/19

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Jewish

Monday

Schools & Synagogues

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.

8/20 8am-5pm

1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's

8/20 10am-12pm Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents! 4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX

Ballroom Dance Lessons

8/20 7pm-9pm Join the teachers a Just Dancing Dance Studio 236 OLD MERAMAC STATION RD. $10 PER HOUR

Israeli Folk Dancing

8/20 8:30pm-11pm Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun! MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON

Tuesday

Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC

8/21 9:15am-10:15am Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old. BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.

Chair Yoga

8/21 11am-12pm NORC event. Meet at The Gathering Place at the J. RSVP to Laura at 314-442-3255 ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Castlewood State Park 8/21

7am-one half hour after sunset

Tower Grove Farmer's Market

8/21 8am-12:30pm Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park. CENTER CROSS DR. 63116

MUNY Tuesdays!

8/21 5pm-7pm

CALENDAR

Stop in for some musical theater fun before Muny performances on select Tuesdays during the 2018 Muny season! MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

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Google Calendar

8/22 2pm-4pm Create and organize calendars and events, access from anywhere, and share with others. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: HEADQUARTERS FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 314-994-3300

Be-Tween Hour Perler Beads

8/22 6:30pm-7:30pm Ages 9- 12 years. Join us for a creative and fun activity! ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Purina Farms

8/22 9:30am-3:30pm Farm animals, dog shows, and more. Come explore!

Thursday

Tech Talks Videochat with Skype, Facetime & More

8/23 1:30pm-3pm Explore ways to keep in touch with family, friends, customers and colleagues using free video chat services like Skype, Facetime and others. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Dancing Under the Stars

8/23 6:30pm-8:30pm Please join us for an evening of friendship, music, dancing and refreshments. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served; dietary laws observed. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR $5 PER PERSON EARLY BIRD. $10 PER PERSON AFTER 8/1.

500 WILLIAM DANFORTH WAY, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 FREE

Storytelling in the Museum

Outdoor Water Waddlers

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.

8/22 9:30am-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

8/23 10:30am-11:15am

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Ladies' Knight

8/23 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

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Saturday

Suson Farm Friday

8/24 10am-1pm Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

Storytelling and crafts

8/24 10:30am-1:30pm On Tuesdays and Fridays, start off with Storytelling in the Museum, then get creative in a drop-in Make-andTake workshop. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Pick Your Own blueberries, plums and peaches, and assorted veggies!

8/24 8am-6pm Braeutigam Orchards! Open 7 days a week in July. Call ahead for hours, and up to date information and availability. 2795 TURKEY HILL LN, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS VARIES

Full Moon Bike Ride, Walk and Paddle

8/25 7pm-10pm Ages 7+. Explore the trail around Simpson Lake by the light of the full moon. Your fee includes a fire with marshmallows and an all-you-caneat hot dog roast and a beverage. Each person must have a flashlight. All bikers need to have a mounted, functioning light on their bike.Or paddle a canoe on Simpson Lake after hours by the light of the full moon.

1234 MARSHALL RD, VALLEY PARK VARIES, FROM $5+. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING (314) 615-8822

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents

8/25 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Tower Grove Farmer's Market

8/25 8am-12:30pm

Jungle Boogie at the Zoo

8/24 5pm-8pm Three Pedros. Acoustic classic favorites from bands such as The Beatles, Jason Mraz, The Police, Tom Petty, The Eagles, America, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, and many more. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Come and find the best farmers in the region as well as creators of unique and handcrafted foods, and local artists and artisans. Stay for the live music, free yoga and QiGong, and to play in beautiful Tower Grove Park. CENTER CROSS DR. 63116

Thornhill Open House

8/25 12pm-4pm Come visit the home of Missouri’s 2nd governor, Frederick Bates and learn about his role in forming Missouri into what it is today. Also on the site are the 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard and blacksmith shop. The estate also includes the family cemetery, burial site of the governor, his wife, Nancy and two of their four children. 15185 OLIVE BLVD, CHESTERFIELD FREE

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Lone Elk Park

8/26 7:30am-10pm

Seniors

Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area, with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer. Motorcycles are prohibited. Domestic animals are not allowed, even if confined in a vehicle. 1 LONE ELK PARK RD, 63088 FREE

St Louis Zoo

8/26 9am-5pm

Tween/Teen

The St Louis Zoo is recognized as a leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education. 1 GOVERNMENT DR, 63110 FREE

Sunday Chess Classes 8/26

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Secular

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.

Zumba Babies at B'nai Amoona ECC

Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents!

Zumba Babies combines music, dance, bonding, learning, and fun! Parent (adult) / Chld Class with Dina Haviv (parent, grandparent,nanny etc) For babies birth - 2 years old.

8/27 10am-12pm

4105 N CLOVERLEAF DR, 63376 $7.75 +TAX

Lap Time

8/27 9:30am-10:30am Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills. Ages 0-36 months. Adult must accompany child. ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE

Lego Zone

8/27 6pm-7pm Ages 5-12. An evening of building fun. LEGOs provided but cannot go home with you.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS BRANCH FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Israeli Folk Dancing

8/27 8:30pm-11pm

Families of all ages. Bring the family and enjoy the event that has everything kids love, including inflatables, a ninja obstacle course, rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, vehicles to explore, entertainment, food, hands-on activity booths, sports challenges and more!

MIROWITZ, 848 MASON RD, 63141 $5 PER PERSON

Schools & Synagogues

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR $10 PER PERSON, IF EARLY. $15 AT DOOR.

Tuesday

Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's

Tour de Fun

8/26 10am-1:30pm

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Come learn how to dance, socialize, and have fun!

8/28 9:15am-10:15am

BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE BUT RSVP NECESSARY, PAM@BNAIAMOONA.COM 314-576-3688.

Chair Yoga

8/28 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.

Outdoor Water Waddlers

8/28 9:30am-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

Tuesday Tails

8/28 10:30am-11am Come for story time. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome to attend class. Stories will be appropriate for children ages 2-5 years. 1705 S. HANLEY ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63144 FREE

Storytelling and crafts

8/28 10:30am-1:30pm On Tuesdays and Fridays, start off with Storytelling in the Museum, then get creative in a drop-in Make-andTake workshop.

CALENDAR

MO HISTORY MUSEUM, 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

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Museum of Transportation

Terrific Terrariums

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

Ages 12-18. Take part in tending a tremendous terrarium. See what designs you can think up!

8/29 9am-4pm 2933 BARRETT STATION 63122 $8 FOR 13 YEARS+, $5 FOR CHILDREN

Healthworks!

8/29 9:30am-4:30pm World's Largest Teeth, Interactive Dude, Dental Health theatre, Mock Health Offices, Healthworks! Kitchen, Farmers' Market, and more exhibits and shows! Come play and learn! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 $7 PER PERSON.

Cahokia Mounds

8/29 9am-5pm One of the greatest cities of the world, Cahokia was larger than London was in AD 1250.

CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234 FREE, BUT DONATION SUGGESTED

Toddler Time at Kokomo Joe's

8/29 10am-12pm Inflatables wristband and Lunch. Come play with other children and parents!

CAHOKIA MOUNDS, 30 RAMEY ST, IL 62234 $7.75 +TAX

8/30 6pm-8pm

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY: SAMUEL C SACHS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Kirkwood Farmers Market

8/30 10am-5pm Produce, Poultry, Meat, Eggs and Cheese, Prepared Foods, Baked Goods, Soaps and Other Local Producers, Cut Flowers and Bedding Plants, and more! 150 EAST ARGONNE DR. KIRKWOOD

Grant's Farm

Friday

Castlewood State Park 8/31

7am-one half hour after sunset

St Louis Science Center

8/31 9:30am-4:30pm We put the element of fun into science. 5050 OAKLAND AVE. FREE

8/30 9am-3:30pm

Farm Friday

Join us for some fun, like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing, candle making and peddle cars/bean bag toss area! You can enjoy these crafts and festive experiences at Suson’s Farm.

10501 GRAVOIS ROAD, 63123 ADMISSION IS FREE, ATTRACTIONS AND PARKING VARY.

Ladies' Knight

8/30 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

8/31 10am-1pm

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

St Louis Carousel at Faust Park

8/31 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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“BABY” BUSINESSES Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!

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NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!

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New listing for August Listed in July Turning 1 year old!

Specializing in guiding students through all phases of higher education planning, our consultants assist with high school curriculum planning, college selection, college application assistance, scholarship searches, college visit planning, test prep advice, and tutoring. The path to higher education can be a winding road. Without a solid sense of direction, many students end up taking expensive detours. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the road ahead. Visit our website to schedule your free consultation. warfield@compassacademics.com 319-321-9968 Compass Academics www.compassacademics.com

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Unlock Potential Locksmith I am a locally-owned and operated, mobile locksmith, who enjoys giving my customers friendly & exceptional service. I arrive on time, respect my client's privacy & find the most effective & most affordable solution to my customers' residential, commercial & automotive needs. Unlike many companies who hire contractors "as-needed", I personally provide fast & reliable locksmith service. Eran Raviv 314-600-2881 unlock potential www.unlockpotential.biz

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Urban Fort Play Cafe

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(314) 376-4235 1854 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104 www.urbanfortcafe.com urbanfortstl

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For Little's and their Grown-ups. Urban Fort is a coffeehouse with 1200 sq ft of play space for kiddos aged 0-7. We provide the perfect place for parents to relax with a friend or a good book while their kids are fully entertained by a custom built train table, play fort, pretend farmer's market, dress up area, & much more!!

Rise Martial Arts We offer an amazing Taekwondo program for ages 4 to adult. Our core programs will provide life skills that will last you a lifetime! Renee Dudding risemastl@gmail.com 636-226-6599 risemastl

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Building a foundation for ALL families to raise strong, resilient, empathetic children starting at birth. Infant/Parent Groups, Home Visits, Workshops. Shannon Carr shannoncarr@risechild.com 314-348-1442 risechildstl www.risechild.com

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(314) 720-8557, (636) 552-4140  9603 Manchester Road, 63119  and 703 Long Rd Crossing Dr, 63005 www.buoyantspa.com 

Eyal's Bread Learn the secrets of creating Sourdough bread at home! I'm offering hands-on Sourdough bread baking workshops which I'll be sharing everything you need to know about Artisan Sourdough bread baking and maintaining your very own Sourdough. Eyal Ben Avraham  314-556-7006  eyalsbread 

Outstanding floral designs and gourmet sweets for every occasion, including weddings, anniversaries and holidays. We design gift baskets large and small to create one-of-a-kind gifts.

The Needlepoint Clubhouse Under new ownership, come check out what you can do! (Including talit bags and kippot.) We are your one stop needlepoint shop specializing in the best selection of threads, beads, books, classes, workshops, notions and canvas. 314-432-2555 717 N. New Ballas Rd, 63141 www.needlepointclubhouse.com The Needlepoint Clubhouse

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A tranquil place to relax mind & body. Float for 60 minutes in 200 gallons of water mixed with 850 pounds of medical-grade Epsom salt. Buoyant Spa’s clean pods are the only pods in the market that empty out in-between each floater.

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Bouyant Float Spa

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Flamenco Flowers & Sweets

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At St. Louis Dancewear you will discover beautiful dance basics, a variety of dance shoes, and modern dance fashion plus a selection of unique gifts. We carry Gaynor Minden, Russian Pointe, and Wear Moi Omega pointe shoes - please call to schedule a fitting. Drop off gently used dancewear, shoes, or costumes for Traveling Tutus and EM's Spotlight. Follow us on social media for upcoming sales and promotions

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Congratulations successful sprouts celebrating 1 year in business!

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A luxury lifestyle brand made with the finest natural and organic ingredients to enhance one's mind, body and spirit.

moveinstyle@stlouisdancewear.com 314-733-5678 9644 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132 @stldancewear www.stlouisdancewear.com

Our light, moist, and slightly crunchy mini doughnuts are custom-made fresh and in front of you. They are custom designed and decorated with the freshest ingredients and sauces. At our Creve Coeur location, the doughnuts are certified Kosher!

314-227-5544 11600 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 thedapperdoughnut.com thedapperdoughnut

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Powerful Chess, LLC Exclusive private and group chess lessons online and in person, by a chess International Master and certified professional chess coach. As a national champion with over 25+ years of experience, I offer innovative training methods, in a powerful program that fits all ages and levels. Vitaly Neimer info@powerfulchess.com www.PowerfulChess.com PowerfulChess

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