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One year down, 12 to go Back to school season is here asking them, “How do I get to again, and it is hard to believe this school on time? What am it has been a year since my son I doing wrong?” I was spendstarted kindergarten. ing half an hour a day in the It feels like yesterday, probdrop-off line. ably because it was so painful. Thankfully they had some My son had been in a pregood advice, and as the weeks school program at a neighborwent by, things got easier. hood elementary school, so I Now we have only weeks JENNIFER JHON thought I had the routine down. to prepare for first grade. But kindergarten at a new school was Some of the lessons I learned last year a whole different ballgame. I had to learn will come in handy, but I will have the ropes all over again. another set of challenges to overcome: A There was a list of supplies to buy, new new teacher, new friends, a new lunch uniform policies, a new transportation schedule, etc. route and an ice-cream schedule in the Before my son’s first day, he needs cafeteria. a physical, a dental checkup and new The hardest part was simply dropping shoes. I also need to find a new place for my son off at school. I remember meeting aftercare, since his school program filled with the other parents in the kindergarten up in the first three days of registration. class about a week after school began and I’ve been looking forward to Aug. 18 and
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Free InfantSEE program gets eye care off to a good start By Maddy Mesa
Eye care is important, and at a young age, many eye problems can go undetected. But a free public health program, InfantSEE, can flag future issues now. InfantSEE was developed in 2005 to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. “Basically, we rule out any problems that could happen in the eye that could affect the vision development of the child growing up,” said Dr. Cheryl Ebmeier, OD, of Envision Eyecare in Fort Lauderdale. Recommended for babies 6 to 12 months old, a general
InfantSEE assessment tests visual acuity (how well the eye sees), prescription status (nearsighted, farsighted or stigmatisms) and proper eye movement. InfantSEE also addresses eye alignment, binocular vision (the eyes working together) and eye health. Ebmeier, who has participated in InfantSEE for almost 10 years, said too often parents don’t know about the importance of eye health in their infants. “I think most parents, like for me as a parent, it wasn’t recommended to me,” Ebmeier said. “As a parent, it can be assumed that you take your kid in, and the
pediatrician can pick up on eye problems.” But that isn’t the case. During an InfantSEE eye exam, “I get down on the floor with the child, I check the pupils, I check everything,” Ebmeier said. “I check eye muscles and use a retina scope and make sure there is no large difference between the eyes.” She also looks inside the eye. “I look at the health and structure of the eye and make sure that there isn’t something that would prevent the eye from functioning properly.” Ebmeier encouraged par-
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k: c u t s t e Don’t g Make sure By Bob LaMendola Florida Department of Health in Broward County
your student’s vaccinations are up to date
o time passes faster than summer vacation. That means it is never too early to think about back-to-school immunizations for the kids. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties have revved up their immunization campaigns to help parents who do not have their children vaccinated by their family doctors, which is the preferred way. Special events and expanded efforts are underway. “One of the most important things parents can do is to protect their children against diseases by having them fully immunized,” says Dr. Paula Thaqi, health officer of DOHBroward. “Vaccines have helped us wipe out diseases that used to kill our children by the thousand.” Public schools open Aug. 18. Florida law says children cannot start school unless they are up-to-date on six vaccinations that protect against nine contagious and potentially fatal childhood diseases (unless they have obtained an exemption from the DOH). Every year, parents and school officials get headaches when children cannot be admitted due to missing vaccinations.
South Florida has been successful in vaccinating children for school. State figures show that in Broward County, 93.6 percent of kindergarteners and 96.6 percent of seventh-graders were fully immunized last school year. Vaccination rates in Palm
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To help, the DOH gives free immunizations paid for by the federal Vaccines for Children program: DOH-Broward – All recommended immunizations are offered at DOH health centers. In addition, a twoweek back-to-school event is set for Aug. 4-19 at Lauderhill Mall, 1267 NW 40th Ave. The highlight will be an outreach event and health fair at the mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. For details, visit www.browardchd.org/vaccinations.aspx or call 954-467-4705. DOH-Palm Beach – Immunizations are offered at DOH health centers and by a mobile van. For hours and locations, visit www.pbchd.com/imunz/immunization.html or call 561-840-4568. DOH-Miami-Dade – Immunizations are offered at DOH health centers. Back-to-school events are set for July 26 and Aug. 16. For hours and locations, visit www.dadehealth.org/immuniz/IMMUNIZintro.asp or call 786-845-0550.
Immunizations are especially important for children entering kindergarten and seventh grade, since different requirements kick in at those grade levels. DOH gives children all required vaccinations, including:
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Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) – The DTaP vaccine given to babies and preschoolers in four to five doses protects against the three bacterial diseases. One additional dose, called Tdap, is given before seventh grade.
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Polio – A vaccine given to babies and pre-schoolers in three to five doses protects against the virus. Polio can lead to paralysis and death, but the vaccine has eliminated it from the United States.
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Measles, mumps, rubella (German measles) – The MMR vaccine given to babies and pre-schoolers in two doses protects against viruses that cause the three respiratory diseases.
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Chickenpox – A vaccine given to babies and pre-schoolers in two doses protects against the varicella virus that causes chickenpox. One additional dose is given by the start of seventh grade. In adults, the virus can re-emerge and cause the painful skin condition called shingles.
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The spine has a natural “S” curve when viewed in profile and should appear straight when viewed from the back. If your child’s shoulders seem to be uneven or if the spine appears to curve to the left or right when viewed from the back, a condition called scoliosis may be present. Approximately 1 to 2 percent of children ages 9 to 14 are diagnosed with scoliosis. The disorder can result in back pain and, in severe cases, difficulty breathing, decreased height and reduced self-esteem. Anyone can be affected by scoliosis. However, the likelihood of developing scoliosis is somewhat greater among girls and among children whose parents or siblings have the condition.
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How is Scoliosis Diagnosed? The first step in diagnosis is a physical examination. Your child’s physician will check for uneven shoulders and protruding shoulder blades and examine the child’s spine while he or she leans forward. If scoliosis is suspected, an X-ray can assess the extent of the curvature.
Scoliosis and Growth Scoliosis tends to advance when a child goes through puberty and enters a period of rapid growth. Children with scoliosis often are taller than their peers at age 8 or 9, but as they mature, their height is more consistent with others of the same age.
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Getting a healthy start By Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida
As summer draws to a close this month, families are getting ready for back-to-school. As you start your to-do list for your child’s backto-school needs, don’t forget the most important part - making sure that they get a healthy start to a new school year. Adequate Sleep - Start adjusting your child’s bedtime a week or two before school starts in 10-15 minute increments until they are back to their normal bedtime routine. Ask your child’s doctor what the proper amount of sleep should be based on their age range and stick to it throughout the school year. School Requirements – If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to find out what physical exams or immunizations your child’s school requires before they can begin classes. Consult your school or pediatrician to ensure that your child is adequately prepared. Medical History – If your child has any special medical needs, make sure the school is aware of them. Provide the school and medical staff with the proper medical records and any medications or special instructions
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that they may need to administer. Provide the school with the latest contact information for emergency situations, including your child’s physicians. Eating and Exercise Habits – Hopefully, your child has been eating healthy and staying active throughout the summer. If not, now is the time to start creating good habits that will last. To thrive in school, kids need balanced meals that include vegetables, fruits and lean protein. Be aware of what your child’s school cafeteria serves and pack a lunch when it is less nutritious than what you would like. Limit TV and video games and make sure your child is getting at least an hour of exercise throughout the day. Be creative with physical activity: the important thing is to keep kids moving. Staying Healthy – Going back to school can also mean colds and flus. Keep your children at home if they are running a fever or have a contagious infection. The best way to stop the spread of germs and viruses is through regular hand washing with soap and warm water. Instruct your child to wash before eating and after using the restroom and playing. Dental Checkups –Untreated tooth issues
can lead to more serious health problems, chronic pain and difficulty speaking, eating or concentrating. The beginning of the school year is a good time for your child to get a complete dental checkup. Ear and Eye Exams – Hearing and seeing well are vital parts of your child’s comprehensive skills. Address any issues that your child may have before they start school. Backpacks – Heavy or badly constructed backpacks can cause shoulder, neck and back pain. Select a backpack with two wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back. Don’t overpack the bag and distribute the weight throughout the backpack so that it doesn’t exceed 10-15 percent of your child’s weight. Taking a lead on your child’s preventive care and making sure they form healthy habits now will help ensure a successful school year ahead.
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Back to School LUNCHES
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It’s back-to-school time, which means time to get the lunch bags out and start packing lunches for the kids again. This year, try to get more creative with the meals and encourage your kids to become involved. If you can teach them how to pack healthy lunches, you won’t have to do it yourself. Kids also like to help, and if they have a hand in deciding what goes in their lunch, they may be more likely to eat it. Many interesting products are available that aid in preparing healthy lunches and making foods look appetizing. Bento boxes. These divided lunch containers come in all different shapes and sizes, have separate compartments for foods so you don’t have to use bags and foil, eliminate waste and also help control portions. Reusable food pouches. Blend or puree a variety of
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fruits and vegetables and put them in the pouch for your child to enjoy with meals or as a snack. Food molds and cutters. The fun shapes are great for sandwiches. Reusable accessories. Reusable sandwich bags, snack bags, napkins and silverware cut down on waste. Thermos. This insulated container keeps foods hot or cold. Ice-packs. These come in fun animal shapes. It is important that lunches are safe to eat, so keep cold foods cold with ice packs and insulated lunch bags. Smoothie pop molds. Pull
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FRUIT — Tennis-ball-sized apple, orange, peach, pear, etc. — Grapes, applesauce, berries, diced fruit — Dried fruit — Avocado VEGETABLES — Carrots — Lettuce/spinach salad — Broccoli, cauliflower — Baby tomatoes — Cucumber slices — Sliced peppers — Celery sticks DAIRY — 8 oz. of low-fat milk — Low-fat or fat-free yogurt — Cheese
LUNCH IDEAS Cheese, turkey, whole wheat crackers, grapes and baby carrots Pita bread or mini whole wheat bagel, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, turkey pepperoni (like a mini pizza), salad and applesauce Turkey or chicken wrap, apple, celery and low-fat milk Peanut butter sandwich, banana, baby tomatoes and low-fat yogurt Hummus and pita bread or pita chips, raw broccoli, peach and low-fat milk Homemade muffin, almonds, watermelon and a spinach salad with milk Yogurt parfait (vanilla yogurt, berries and granola), carrots and a hard-boiled egg Tuna, popcorn and a smoothie made with yogurt, berries and spinach Whole wheat waffle with almond butter, avocado, pear and low-fat milk
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We cannot control whether our children eat every food we send in their lunchbox, but it is our responsibility to provide them with nutritious foods. They may decide to trade foods with other children, so if this is something that concerns you, talk with your child about it. It is OK to send a small treat like a few Hershey kisses or a homemade cookie for
lunch. If you do this once a week and make it a surprise, it is more special than if you do it each day. Take the time to prepare healthy meals, offer a variety of foods and make them look appealing so your kids will want to eat them. Lead your children on the path to healthy eating at a young age so they can grow up strong and perform their best.
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— Without Roughing It — In Florida BY GEORGINA CRUZ Special Correspondent
For those who love to get away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors – but definitely prefer to do so without roughing it — there is a trend that is growing in popularity: “glamping” or glamorous camping. Here are some options in Florida you might wish to check out when you want to enjoy the great outdoors with the family with comfort:
Westgate River Ranch Located an hour south of Orlando, this property is billed as the largest guest ranch west of the Mississippi. It sits on 1,700 acres in Central Florida cattle lands, surrounded by 400,000 of state and federally protected wetlands. The ranch recently introduced glamping tents that are set on raised platforms and include luxury interiors, a screened-in porch with two rocking chairs and access to private bathrooms. Glamping tents’ amenities include a mini refrigerator, microwave, air conditioning, electrical outlets, ceiling fan, private gas propane grill, private picnic table and board games. The bathrooms have showers with hot water and hair dryers. Additionally, the ranch launched a personal glamping concierge service at no additional cost. This service, similar to a hotel concierge, is available 24-7 and facilitates everything from scheduling daytime activities to starting campfires at night. It also delivers hot cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and coffee every morning. Other overnight lodging options at the ranch include lodge rooms and suites, cottages, cabins and camping sites. The ranch features activities such as swamp buggy rides, horseback riding, nature hikes,
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family  travel trap and skeet shooting, hayrides, an outdoor dance hall, mini-golf, a rock climbing wall, zip line, mechanical bull and bungee jumping. A 1,200-seat rodeo arena features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing. The ranch also offers the Westgate Smokehouse Grill, a saloon, a general store and deli, a nine-hole golf course, petting farm, swimming, 5,000-foot paved and lighted runway, and a marina complete with boating, fishing and airboat rides. Overnight glamping rates start at $149. Packages are also available and include a golf cart or bicycle rental, $30 resort credit per night and a s’mores kit. Info: www.wgriverranch.com.
a picturesque canal adjacent to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and near the shops and restaurants of Downtown Disney, the Treehouse Villas are octagonal in shape and built on a platform 10 feet above the ground. The overall effect is airy and rustic and punctuated by birdsong. There are 60 Treehouse Villas, which replaced similar lodgings at the site that were damaged by hurricanes. Features of the new villas, which opened in 2009, include a wood deck for taking in the views of the forest and canal, where ibises, blue herons and other birds can often be spotted. Unlike the previous treehouses, which had a bedroom and utility room on a lower level, the new treehouses have all the living areas up on the platform — thus looking more like treehouses and providing better views from all the living areas. All the villas have three bedrooms and two baths, lots of glass to take advantage of the views — maybe of raucous families of peacocks that frequent the area — and
The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista Those who enjoyed a treehouse to play in as youngsters are able to recapture the fun and fantasy of that era with this glamping option. Located in a natural forest next to
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Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World This camping area within 700 acres of pine and cypress forest at Walt Disney World in Orlando has rustic, pine-shaded cabins that are attractively decorated and have the comforts of home: full kitchen (including refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, plates, pots, etc.), two televisions, bath with tub/shower, living/dining area with Murphy bed and bedroom with queen bed and bunk beds. The area has a fairytale feel – at any moment you expect to bump into Win-
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nie the Pooh – and there is a lake and canals for fishing, pony rides, and bike and horseback riding trails. Bike rentals and canoe and other watercraft rentals are available. There are swimming pools – one with slide – playgrounds, restaurant, dinner show, video arcade, “trading posts” for groceries/souvenirs, and free boat transportation to the Magic Kingdom as well as free buses to other Disney parks and attractions. Evening entertainment includes a free campfire program with music/sing-along led by a guitar player, a Disney animated film and s’mores available for purchase at the trading posts. Cabin rates average $400.17 per night. Info: www.disneyworld.com.
Miller’s World Resort at Everglades City and the 10,000 Islands Here Duplex Cabins have one bedroom with a full bed and one set of bunk beds
and offer a small refrigerator, microwave, cable television, climate control and private bath. They are available with and without a screened porch and are steps from a private dock, which is included. Also available at Miller’s World Resort are Cozy Cabins that are one bedroom/one bath and have a pullout sofa in the living area. All have a private screened porch and feature a full kitchen with oven/stove, loft, cable TV and climate control. A private boat dock is included. Stilt Homes have three bedrooms and two baths. Each home is decorated and equipped, including a complete kitchen and fully screened porch for enjoying your fresh catch, and the use of a private dock. On-property amenities within walking distance include swimming pool, laundry facilities, fishing bait and tackle, general store, liquor store, marina with boat and kayak rentals, and the Oyster House Restaurant and Bar. Duplex Cabin rates start at $99 per night. Info: www.theevergladesflorida.com.
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SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER 2014 BY JANET GRONE
The best way to toast the end of a long, hot summer is with a special family trip during the Labor Day weekend. It’s the perfect time to get serious about back-to-school mode, remember good times past and plan for all the good times yet to come. Here are places to go and things to do during the long weekend. 24
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Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach offers sunsets, the beach and a package starring Winter the dolphin. Below, Winter stars in a new movie this fall.
DOLPHINS AND SUNSETS, CLEARWATER BEACH id you know that Florida’s Gulf Coast has a Sunset Festival that rivals the famous nightly ritual in Key West? Held on Clearwater Beach, weather permitting, the family fun features artisans, street performers, live music and, on Friday and Saturday, a free movie. Bring folding chairs or a beach towel. Action begins at 6 p.m.; movies start about 8:30 p.m. The Clearwater Beach Aquarium is also the home of Winter, the beloved dolphin who starred in the movie
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A HEALTHY HOLIDAY AT MARCO ISLAND One of the state’s best children’s programs is at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and spa. Mom and Dad can make the rounds at championship golf courses while kids have a vacation all their own. The swimming pool complex is a world of fun, and the brown sugar beach goes on forever. Take a catamaran cruise to islands where shelling is best or rent a personal watercraft to explore Gulf waters. Long a favorite getaway for South Florida families, the resort offers an outstanding spa and a choice of restaurants from casual to fancy to in-room dining. Book an educational half- or full-day Everglades excursion, discover the 10,000 islands or stay on land to explore the historic island. Ask about the two-night Paradise RX Package, in place through Sept. 27. It includes Gulf view accommodations with balcony, facials, a beach bag full of goodies and other surprises.
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HORSING AROUND The Ocala area of Central Florida is where blueblood horses are born and bred before they go on to glory in famous races, including the Kentucky Derby. Here you’ll find equestrian vacations like no other. For rent on a magnificent estate is a seven-suite mansion suitable for a family reunion and smaller cottages just for your family. The BG Equestrian Resorts complex has its own access to the riding and bicycling trails of the Florida Greenway system. The main house has a children’s playroom, office space and a nanny suite with its own kitchen. The home of the Ocala Polo Club, the BG Signature Equestrian Resort has a swimming pool, facilities for boarding and training horses, and much more. Bring your own horses or use theirs to explore miles of pathways through pristine woodlands. Riding lessons are available and so is a private chef.
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hile educators teach math, reading and social studies during the school year, anti-bullying policies and lessons have also catapulted to the top of curricula in Florida schools. In 2008, Florida passed the “Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act” to prohibit the bullying or harassment of a student or employee of a public K-12 education institution in the state. Broward County was the first to implement the policy. Several years later, schools are putting a major emphasis on bullying prevention to make sure students and teachers feel safe and protected. Bullying is defined as systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on students or employees, and it includes cyberbullying. The acronym R.I.P. (Repeated, Imbalance of power and Purposeful) is used to help identify the behavior.
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Even though each county has its own specific measures and resources in place, the underlying theme of zero tolerance is paramount in all of them. Broward County Public Schools use the “ABC’s of Bullying Prevention” book, which contains three bullying prevention lessons for every grade level and is designed to be taught annually. “Each grade lesson is different but contains the essential concepts regarding bullying that students must understand in order for their Attitude and Behavior to Change: Attitude + Behavior = Change,” said Tresha Fletcher, a program specialist in the Broward Schools’ Diversity, Cultural Outreach and Prevention Department. “We want all students to respect each other and feel safe and protected in school, in addition to making sure they have a trusted adult to speak to if they feel bullied or know someone being bullied.” Miami-Dade County Public Schools require five curriculum lessons on bullying and violence prevention per grade level Pre-K through 12 on preventing, identifying and responding to bullying and/or harassment. In addition, Miami-Dade schools also use Bullying Prevention Train-the-Trainer professional developments, the Student Voices program, the Elementary TRUST (To Reach Ultimate Success Together) Curriculum and the Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” initiative. “The Miami-Dade County Public Schools bullying policy aligns with the state’s model policy,” said Deborah A. Montilla, district director of the Division of Student Services. “We recognize that to effectively address the issue of bullying, a multi-faceted approach beginning with the re-culturing of the school environment is essential with the involvement of all stakeholders.” While Palm Beach County uses Universal Guidelines that can be customized by each school to teach about respect, responsibility and kindness, it also has a Single School Culture Initiatives website designed to provide tools for administrators, counselors and teachers to use social
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Anti-bullying resources in South Florida THE HUMANITY PROJECT thehumanityproject.com 954-205-2722 The Humanity Project has programs and resources for students, parents and schools, including Anti-bullying Through The Arts, which teaches bystanders to stand up against bullying. The Project’s Thp4kids.com is a website for teens by teens featuring original artwork and poetry, and it includes helpful resources such as links, podcasts and videos.
NATIONAL VOICES FOR EQUALITY, EDUCATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT (NVEEE) www.nveee.org 954-561-2626 NVEEE works with schools and youth centers to teach bullying prevention to students, teachers and parents through customized workshops. NVEE also provides mentoring programs and leadership programs for students who want to teach others bullying prevention. NVEEE has offices in Broward and Palm Beach County.
NO PLACE FOR HATE Anti-Defamation League regions.adl.org/florida/programs/adl-npfh-fl.html No Place for Hate is a program developed by the Anti-Defamation League to help schools support individual and group differences. The program is school-focused and requires up to 30 students or teachers to lead the school in three school-wide activities to change the school’s culture about bullying and become a “No Place for Hate” school. No Place for Hate has also partnered with United Way of Broward, the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews (MCCJ), University of Miami and several cities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
SAFE SCHOOLS SOUTH FLORIDA safeschoolssouthflorida.org 954-771-4799 or 305-576-2126 Safe Schools South Florida is a nonprofit with a mission to teach respect for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity in schools. The organization works with the educators of schools and holds training programs to show those involved in youth support what they can do to provide a safer school environment. Safe School also holds youth conferences to explore bullying prevention programs.
SUNSERVE www.sunserve.org 954-764-5150 SunServe is a social service agency that provides youth services, connects teens to peer counseling and provides successful adult role models for LGBTQ youths. Services include counseling, support groups and other resources. SunServe has multiple locations in South Florida and parents can go on the website for the closest location.
BULLYING AND THE LAW www.bullyingandthelaw.org Bullying and the Law, sponsored by Walser Law Firm, is a free, online anti-bullying and cyberbullying program developed by Nova Southeastern University. Its goal is to make bullying and cyberbullying laws “common knowledge.” Students and schools can go online and look up Florida’s anti-bullying law and civil rights and harassment law as well as videos showing the consequences of breaking these laws.
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mistakes as opportunities to learn. “We recognize that simply telling students about the Universal Guidelines is a good first step, but people are still going to make social mistakes,” said Kim Mazauskas, the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Coordinator for the district. “We also recognize that parents are wonderful social coaches for their children and designate learning tools for parents to use to help their children respond to difficult social situations.” Each school district’s website outlines their individual initiatives and programs, including special days of observance, curriculum, video galleries and training modules to help educate parents and students on bullying prevention. Some of the key observances include Choose Peace and Stop Violence week in September, National Bullying Prevention Month in October, Broward’s Anti-Bullying week in November, No Name Calling week in January, and a Day of Silence in April. Broward middle schools also collaborate with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to educate students on cyberbullying with the “Think B4 U Post” Campaign. “We have seen that with more education, there has been a definite decrease in the number of bullying referrals,” Fletcher said. “It’s not only about anti-bullying, it’s about violence prevention in general. It’s about teaching character throughout the year and about building relationships with the students.” David Sherman, a youth mentor with Broward Schools, is familiar with bullying intervention. He went through some difficult times during his childhood with teasing and bullying, inspiring him to become part of the prevention program. “Being bullied can change the course of a child’s life in a negative direction for a very long time, and the damage from bullying can be devastating to a child,” said Sherman, who is a health and life coach. “Having two sons of my own increased my sensitivity to what kids go through, and I wanted to help kids find their voice and self-worth. Schools are becoming increasingly aware of the epidemic and are definitely trying to do their part.”
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Sherman says schools recognize the effects of bullying and are getting outside organizations to lecture on the subject and bringing in professionals to assist children in a one-on-one setting. “Bullying shatters confidence and selfesteem,” said Sherman, who uses various techniques to help children focus on turning negatives into positives and control their emotions. “With the various ways that a child can be bullied, we really must catch this sort of thing as early as possible and figure out ways to build a child’s selfesteem to combat and fight off this negativity. There is no bully without a victim.” Lowell Levine, the founder and president of the nationally recognized Stop Bullying Now Foundation in North Palm Beach, said bullying is now considered the worst epidemic in the country, with millions of children reportedly being bullied each year. “The most important point that we can instruct all children is that if they are being bullied or know of someone being bullied, to address the problem with an adult as soon as possible, whether it’s a teacher, guidance counselor, principal or a parent,” said Levine, who works with schools and lectures at local venues to help eradicate bullying. Levine, a professional motivational speaker, has helped many parents and children. “Our education to the adults of children K-12 is vital – very vital,” Levine said. “When we teach parents everything about bullying, it helps their child. Our theme is working, but more resources are needed to get the message out to everyone who has a child in K-12. The more the message is delivered, the bullying problem will see a decline.”
MORE RESOURCES: Stop Bullying Now Foundation, Inc.: stopbullyingnowfoundation.org/main/ Also: browardprevention.org/violence/anti-bullying in Broward County studentservices.dadeschools.net/bullying in Miami-Dade County palmbeachschools.org/ssci/Bullying.asp in Palm Beach County
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What to expect: Making a bullying complaint By Melissa L. Tichauer
While all parts of anti-bullying prevention are critical, the key point is to know how to report incidents of bullying behavior, according to Tresha Fletcher, a program specialist in the Broward County Public Schools’ Diversity, Cultural Outreach and Prevention Department. Broward County’s processes are similar to other school districts: Each school must have an Anonymous Reporting Box at their single point of entry. It is recommended the box double as a “shout out” box to celebrate positive student interactions as well. Victims, teachers and bystanders can report bullying incidents. Reports can also be made through anonymous online forms, by calling anonymous tip hotlines, or to any public school employee. Once a report is made, schools use trained investigators to determine the appropriate course of action and follow up. Parents are notified in writing and/or by telephone of the complaint and the investigative process. In cases of student-to-student school-based bullying, the investigation may include the principal as well as the investigator. The principal or appropriate district administrator shall begin a thorough investigation with the alleged victim and accused within two school days of receiving a complaint. The Florida Department of Education requires that school administrators provide immediate notification to the parents of both the target and the alleged perpetrator of an act of bullying or harassment. Documented interviews of the alleged target, alleged perpetrator and witnesses are conducted privately and separately and are confidential. To protect anonymity, the name of the complainant is not revealed. The school investigator then determines whether the reported act of bullying or harassment is within the scope of the district school system. Within 10 school days of the complaint, there shall be a written decision by the Principal or appropriate district administrator. The principal/administrator will decide the validity of the complaint and any corrective action, if applicable, consistent with the Discipline Matrix. The principal/administrator will inform all relevant parties in writing of the decision and the right to appeal. No retaliation of any kind is permitted in connection with an individual’s bullying complaint, and if it occurs, it shall be deemed an additional act of bullying.
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School-based intervention and assistance may include, but is not limited to: counseling and support to address the needs of the targets of bullying, the bystanders, and the students who bully; assistance and support for parents; and evaluation of school culture with recommendations aimed at increasing peer ownership and support. For parents who disagree with the outcome of the investigation, the appeal process has three layers up to the superintendent. If the bullying continues, the severity of the consequences increase, and local municipalities are called. If students continue to experience bullying, they are encouraged to continue to report the bullying behavior to a trusted adult. If the bullying occurs offcampus, parents can call the police.
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Various Reporting Methods by County MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REPORTING POLICY Every school site is required to have an Anonymous Bullying Reporting Box available for staff, students, parents or visitors, should individuals wish to make an anonymous report. There are several ways in which bullying may be reported: Bullying and Harassment Anonymous Tip Hotline: 305-995-CARE Online: tipsubmit.com/WebTips. aspx?AgencyID=698 School-site Bullying Reporting Boxes
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As South Florida parents gear up for the start of school, stores nationwide are heavily discounting school supplies to gain their business. But before families hit the shops, they need to prepare, one shopping expert warned. “Like any major expenditure, it is good to go with a plan as opposed to just diving in and doing it,” said Jon Lal, CEO and founder of BeFrugal.com. FIRST, FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU NEED.
Lal recommends first talking to parents with kids a year or two older than yours. “They have just thought about this topic not too long ago,” he said. Friends with experience can say “you can skip this” or “be
sure to get this.” That guidance, along with a school supply list, can help you put together what you need, Lal said. REVIEW WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.
Once you make a list, see if last year’s items or hand-medowns can be used again. “Once you get a grip on what you need to purchase,” Lal said, “then you can think about shopping.” MAKE A BUDGET.
Before shopping, every family should make a budget. Checking prices online can help you establish your spending. “A budget means it’s a little bit easier to financially manage what you actually spend,” he said. “When you go grocery shopping, you know it is much easier to go with a grocery list.” It is the same with school shopping, he said. SHOP EARLY FOR CERTAIN ITEMS.
Parents should shop differently for specific items than they do for generic ones. For example, “kids might need a Dell model such-and-such [laptop] that is recommend by their school. For that one, you don’t want to get a different model or a substitute. … For specific items, you want to shop early, because those items sell out. You don’t want to get stuck.” Families can buy generic items later. “Sometimes the best prices are when the back-to-school season is running out,” he said. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SALES-TAX HOLIDAY.
But there are reasons to shop earlier. During the tax-free weekend of Aug. 1-3, families can save 6 percent on school supplies, clothing and computers. “Definitely shop during the tax-free week, because that’s a guaranteed savings,” Lal said, “especially on big-ticket items when the savings are more significant.” STICK TO THE PLAN.
When parents are confronted with 1-cent and 10-cent sales, they
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need to ask themselves if the items are on their list. “We make the shopping list so that logic steps in when there is the temptation of getting things ultra-cheap,” Lal said. “Shopping is a very emotional process. By doing the thinking ahead of time, then when we get into a situation where our emotions are being pushed and pulled by advertisers’ very attractive offers, we can rest on the logic that we had ahead of time with our budget.”
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Shopping is a lot more efficient, and the process of finding savings is a lot more efficient, on the Internet, Lal said. “It really helps to do as much of your shopping online as possible,” he said. “It saves a lot of time and hassle. You’re not worried about parking … not waiting at the cash register for your chance to pay. “A lot of people don’t do that math on what all that hassle is worth in terms of time and money.” Also, he said, it is much easier to find deals online. “It takes a minute or so to find significant savings. In the real world, that takes hours.” But parents should concentrate their online shopping, he said. “You don’t want to shop at more than a handful of retailers because you’re paying for shipping.” BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
It helps to be organized. Start by listing what you actually need. Get a supply list from your school, get advice from experienced parents and check for items you already have. Then make a shopping list and a budget. Stick to your list. Don’t buy items that aren’t on your list, even if they are on sale. A bunch of 10-cent notebooks aren’t a good buy if you don’t need them. Shop online to save time and hassle. Use sites such as befrugal.com and Upromise.com that offer coupons and cash back on purchases. Take advantage of Florida’s tax-free weekend Aug. 1-3, 2014. On those days, there will be no tax on the following: school supplies costing less than $15 per item, clothing costing less than $100 per item, computers priced at $750 or less.
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How to set a Mommy Clothing Budget By April Erhard
Now that I am a mom, a wife and a new homeowner, I have come to realize that I have to set a clothing budget. I’ve experienced a whole lot of change in a short time period (a little more than a year), and creating a budget will hold me accountable on how much I spend. Now that you know why, let’s talk about how to set a clothing budget. IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SETTING A CLOTHING BUDGET: Income: According to most financial planners, you should spend 4 percent to 6 percent of your take-home pay on clothing. Just multiply your monthly paychecks by .06 or .04 to get your budget. This should include any alterations needed. Keep the alteration cost in mind when making a purchase, and factor that into the price. For quick reference, take a picture of the pricing guide for your tailor. Career Choice: Some jobs require that you spend more money on clothing. Careers where t
the quality of your clothing matters will require you to spend more. Jobs with uniforms can save you serious money! I have stacks of suits for court that I will not be wearing anymore. Also, the more casual the job, the less you have to spend. Some careers, such as hair dressing, require constant replacement due to spillage and splatter incidents. Financial Goals: Saving money to buy a home or renovate your home sometimes takes priority over clothing shopping. If you have credit card or medical debt, then you should be paying that off before making clothing purchases. We are trying to improve our home, so my clothing budget is much lower because of it. Habits: Do you shop every day, monthly or go for a big haul every once in a while? For someone like me who shops all the time, I suggest a monthly clothing budget. You can even make the budget based on paychecks. Multiply .06 or .04 by your paycheck. This works well for bloggers and contract workers who don’t get paid the same every month.
on track. My readers and my husband are my support group. Let the support group (or budget buddy) know that you are trying to keep to a budget and that you need them to be your cheerleader and sponsor so that you stay on track. Return items when you go over budget. This means most items need to be returnable. If they are not returnable, think about the purchase longer. Consult your budget support group to see if you should make the purchase. I am determined to make budgeting work! I was spending almost 50 percent of my income on clothing for a long time during my single life. That is absurd and not a great idea, as it caused me to go into debt. That had to end for the sake of my family and my home. I am keeping track of all purchases and also asking my husband to keep me on track. He is my budget buddy. Some people might not feel comfortable enlisting their spouse in this budgeting endeavor, but in our relationship, it works. We are partners, and I NEED a budget support team.
THE RULES WHEN SETTING A CLOTHING BUDGET Write down what you spend. If you don’t spend it, let the budget carry over. You can save up to buy a big-ticket item. Have a budget support group that will keep you
April Erhard is South Florida mom who writes about South Florida lifestyle, shopping, crafts and beauty. You can find her on her blog at AprilGoLightly.com, on Instagram @AprilGoLightly, on Twitter @April_GoLightly, on Facebook at Facebook.com/AprilGoLightly and Pinterest at Pinterest.com/AprilGoLightly.
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THE CURSE! When it first happens, you feel way to camp and the bickerbad. You’re not sure if you ing and hitting and fighting are literally the worst parent would not stop. Luckily for ever, but it kind of gives you me, it’s a 10-minute ride, but a release. it’s the worst 10 minutes of It’s the feeling when your my day. kids work that nerve, you I finally got to a stop light, TEANA MCDONALD know, that special nerve that and I took a deep breath (you gets worked and takes you to know, the kind that Michael the next level and you release Phelps has to take before a word. Not just any word but, yes, a winning the Olympics). I paused, and it curse word. took every ounce of my being not to turn Personally speaking, sometimes I have around and go crazy. nothing left, and those are the only words Then it happened. I grabbed the steerthat come to mind. ing wheel and screamed “Can I get a little I’ll never forget it: We were all on our f!#$ing peace and quiet this morning?”
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The most difficult part is explaining to your kids that you did something wrong, and you’re sorry for that. ing to your kids that you did something wrong, and you’re sorry for that. I hate being wrong (especially in front of my kids). I know, I know, I am not the queen of knowing it all, but I love that old-fashioned saying “Mother knows best,” which equates to “she’s always right.” After the day was over, and I picked them both up from camp, I drove straight to Steak ’N Shake and ordered three Oreo milkshakes. When we got home,
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Let it Go: Parenting advice from ‘Frozen’ BY KAREN DEERWESTER, ED.S.
With school starting in a few weeks, with never-ending questions about health and safety, with confusing and contradictory parenting advice everywhere, how can any rational parent really “let it go”?
Storms rage. Can’t give up and can’t give in. Elsa, the snow queen of “Frozen,” who is at first terrorized by her own power, learns to embrace a power both beautiful and destructive. She discovers that the extraordinary power she feared and tried to conceal, when combined with “true love,” heals more than it harms. Let it go! Let it go! Every day, parents struggle with things they can’t control, things they can’t predict. There’s no retreating to icy palaces. Parenthood regularly forces parents to find a way back from the dark places of fear and doubt – the “what if’s.” What if my child is unhappy at school? What if she needs me and thinks I’m not coming back? What if someone hurts him? What if, what if, what if? Let it go! Let it go! But you can’t just “let it go” as if you didn’t care. “Let it go” is about finding the power within and finding a way to stand in a strong and safe place through the storms. Sometimes those storms come from the outside and sometimes, as in Elsa’s case, they come from within. Either way, sometimes parenthood chills the warmest hearts.
Acceptance – “The cold never bothered me anyway!” The journey to the ice palace and back is a journey most parents take daily. What is the key to “letting go” of guilt and doubt, imperfection and mistakes, uncertainty and fear? The first step is acceptance: The cold never bothered me anyway. Stop wishing for perfection in your child, in yourself, in others. Parenthood is a daily challenge to understand things you can control and things beyond your control. Elsa can’t change who she is and trying
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stages » child to hide it only made everything worse. Elsa can change her actions. And so it is with “an act of true love” that her sister is saved.
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Never “let go” of the things you can control. These are things that define who you are and your family identity through all the storms and challenges. If you fail at these, or come up short, then “let it go” and begin again tomorrow. It isn’t the perfection that matters, it’s the commitment, the determination and resilience. Forgiveness is the ultimate “letting go” because forgiveness holds everyone together through the good and the bad. The things you can’t control require trust – trust in yourself, in your child and in the support of others.
it makes them feel masterful, competent and, most of all, powerful. The secret behind the ability to “let it go” is knowing who you are is enough to handle anything. I’ll rise like the break of dawn... let it go ... let it go Parents need an anthem, too! Each new developmental stage brings new challenges. Things that worked before are no longer effective as children grow faster than parents can keep up. A new school year brings dozens of new adjustments and questions: new teachers, different expectations, new stress. In addition to the outside challenges, with each new year, parents discover something else they weren’t prepared for and all the coinciding emotions that parents feel – emotions like frozen fractals crystallizing over unsuspecting children. Let it go! Let it go!
» Take your time. It’s OK not to know everything right now » Find your time-out place to regroup and renew » Know who your real friends are – don’t try to do this alone » Embrace your power with all its flaws » Act from love – it won’t steer you wrong » The cold never bothered you anyway! Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, writing and lecturing on parenting and early childhood topics since 1984. Currently, Karen is the director of Family Time classes at The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Karen is the author of The Potty Training Answer Book, The Playskool Guide to Potty Training, and most recently The Entitlement-Free Child.
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Miss Manners Gets a Digital Upgrade…
w o N d e e N u o Y s ip 10 T BY MARGARET SAGARESE Write thank you cards. Say “please.” Open the door for a lady. How antiquated such advice sounds! That may be so, but advice mavens are needed now more than ever to guide us – and our tweens – through the digital landscape. Tweets are no longer bird songs. “Selfies” is a new dictionary term, not to mention obsession. Social Media Today says more than 5 million users are younger than 10. No one knows how many Facebook folks ignore the 13-years-old rule. Our kids can easily run amok in cyberspace. So I have rounded up the latest tidbits from a cutting-edge group of experts. Teach your children well.
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Say ‘no thanks’ to pranks. Risk-prone teenage boys with smartphones tend to brainstorm questionable YouTube sensations. Take “gallon smashing,” wherein a boy grabs a large juice or milk container from a supermarket shelf and then (purposely) slips and falls, splashing the liquid
flamboyantly for a viral audience. Charlene C. Giannetti alerts parents to this gag and “Fire in the hole” (douse a fast-food server with soda at the drive-in window) in her new book “Parenting in a Social Media World.” She says, “Parents need to talk with their children about the destructive nature of these acts.”
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Resist TMI (too much information). “Check yourself before you wreck yourself” is the way J.J. Cannon puts it in her new book “@Sophie Takes a #Selfie.” Kids post, blog, upload pictures and videos, and tweet endlessly. Details can endanger safety. Private confessions and candids can be cyber-torpedoes that bullies hurl back for purposes of humiliation. Heed J.J.’s “The Internet is not your private diary.” Parents, post that on your refrigerator!
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Build a virtual moat of good will around you. Cannon coins her term “virtual moat,” as in you are the queen of your digital kingdom and you can screen out whomever and whatever you choose. The sad fact is that people say things online that they would never say to someone's face. Make sure your child never become one of those. Empower him or her to set standards of kindness and honesty. Keep actions positive. That means not passing along hate speak. If mean comments pop onto the screen, delete and block the offensive sender. If harassment is harsh or continues, kids need to seek out a parent or trusted adult.
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Keep time the old-fashioned way. “Teens use their cell phones as a tracking device, texting and monitoring each other’s whereabouts,” explains New York mom-journalist Jennifer Senior and author of “All Joy and No Fun.” They have “a different sense of time and planning etiquette.” A fluid concept of time conflicts with parents’ desires
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Watch language. Cyberspace is peppered with LMFAO, and F this and F that. Kids curse to sound grown-up with acronyms, clever codes all their own. Parents upload pictures of their kids cursing as entertainment. And then there’s the jk (just kidding.) That jk is like an insincere PS, usually added at the end of a lame insult or nasty come-back. It’s plain and simple mean-spiritedness. What a tween types can peg them as crude, rude and mean, so watch it.
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Respect the privacy of others. Tagging someone in a photo without their permission is a no-no, according to Cannon’s etiquette canon. And if someone tags your tween without his or her permission, you have every right to be annoyed and to request that they take that picture down. In between the lines of this etiquette tip — be careful who your child poses with, not to mention how. Selfies can be spontaneous fun, but troublesome. A Source Jobvite survey asked recruiters “Have you reconsidered a candidate based on their social profile?” and 42 percent said yes.
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Ponder the question: To save or savor the moment? Have you noticed that wherever you go, whether to a birthday party, a concert or a travel excursion, everyone you see holds up a smart device to video or click a photograph or to pose for a selfie? Whatever happened to living in the moment? We have become so busy capturing the moment that what’s missing is enjoying the moment. While it’s great to create a digital replica of Kodak moments, let’s not forget to live life. Debate this question with your tweens. Challenge them to try keeping devices turned off and just breathe in the experience and store it in their memories.
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Tween alert: Like yourself first and foremost. Life online is all about being connected. In other words, it’s about being validated by the comments and endorsements (“likes”) of others and the numbers of “friends” in a cyber-circle. Kids can get sucked into all this connective-itis. Young adolescents, 10-to-15-year-olds in particular, crave a sense of belonging and desperately want to fit in. They risk becoming obsessive about texts and “likes,” putting their self-worth in jeopardy. It takes time for tweens to build a strong sense of self. And that means learning to put online life in perspective and not hanging on the texts and clicks of others.
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Parents: Censor Yourself. Remember Rielle Hunter, paramour of John Edwards as he ran for president? Rielle may be old news, but Giannetti worries about the repercussions that will hit their daughter, Frances Quinn. All those media stories, centerfolds Rielle did and tapes, along with a barrage of nasty cyber reactions, lay in wait for this child as she grows up. Most of the social media warnings are aimed at kids, but parents need to ponder what damage they inflict with their own TMI.
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Bleep Bullies. This bears repeating even though efforts to fight meanness have been included in some of the other tips. Why? Bullying persists, despite how often it is railed against. It rears its ugly head in cyberspace. No one is safe. Did you know that Anne Hathaway, star of “The Princess Diaries” movies and Oscar winner for “Les Miserables,” became targeted on Facebook with a page called “I Hate Anne Hathaway”? Giannetti tells us that Anne-haters chimed in on blogs and media websites. Stay vigilant. Laurie Mandel, Ed.D, founded GetAVoice.com to alert kids, teachers and parents to anti-bullying tactics. Spread the word in your blogs, posts and tweets that bullies are not cool. Margaret Sagarese is the coauthor of “Cliques: 8 Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle.”
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Create a tropical anklet using colorful paper flowers. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 Street Suite #395A, Miami. 877-247-5223. Free. Fabulous First Fridays. Laser lights, stars and more. Free Planetarium Star Show (7 p.m.) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30-10 p.m., weather permitting). Later, watch a laser show in the Planetarium. Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-6464200 or miamisci.org.
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Safari Nights. Children’s entertainment including face painting; free rides on the Wildlife Carousel; photo ops with costumed characters, live music, games and crafts; animal encounters; and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. at Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561- 547-WILD or Palmbeachzoo.org.
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Back to School Stories and Craft. 11 a.m. Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-2665.
Fun Fest. 11 a.m. at the Concord Branch Library, 3882 SW 112 Ave., Miami. 305-207-1344.
Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free. First Friday Food Trucks. Food trucks and DJ. 5-9 p.m. at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955. Free entry to food area, free parking.
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DIY Personalized Journals. Grades 6-12. 2 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-6133. Registration required. Origami in the Morning. Ages 7-10. 10:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. 561-790-6030. RSVP required. Outdoor Movie Night. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie screening. Tonight’s feature is “Jaws.” 8:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Call 561-753-2484. Free.
Back to School Splash Miami. South Florida Parenting’s 10th annual Back to School Splash at The Falls includes train rides, Trina the Mermaid, sand art, kids ambulance, crafts, samples, giveaways, live entertainment, magic shows and Kids Zumba. View the winners of the South Florida Parenting’s anti-bullying contest and sample food from the mall restaurants. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., Miami.
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End of Summer Party. Crazy Chemistry show. 2-3 p.m. at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 954-357-7760. KID Hero 5K. 7 a.m. at Huizenga Plaza, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Registration $35 for adults / $15 for children under 17 years. 954-390-7620.
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editor’s picks August 2-3, Saturday & Sunday MIAMI-DADE COUNTY South Florida Parenting’s Back to School Splash. Noon to 5 p.m. at The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., Miami. Celebrate back to school with face painting, crafts, treasure hunts, magic shows, live entertainment, exhibitors, giveaways, games and costumed characters. See anti-bullying contest winners and try food samples.
August 10, Sunday BROWARD COUNTY Back to School Splash. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 West Broward Blvd., Plantation.
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Pet Adoption Fair. Aug 24. Animal adoptions from many different shelters and rescue groups. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-971-4432
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Happy Birthday, Harry Potter. Ages 7 and older. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-304-4500. RSVP required. Minecraft Mania. Bring your device and challenge other players. Ages 7 and older. 10 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. 561-470-1600.
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Doll ’Dos & How-Tos: Jewel Highlights. Learn tips and tricks for giving your doll a one-of-a-kind look. For ages 8 and older. 10 a.m. American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 St. Suite #395A, Miami. 877-247-5223. $28. RSVP. Shark Week Swim Off! Learn about ocean safety, see the Glow-in-the-Dark Ocean Show, and create a shark craft. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway. 305-373-5437 or Miamichidlrensmuseum.org.
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Butterfly Weekend. Butterfly release and IMAX film at noon and 3:35 p.m. August 2 & 3. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954713-0930 or Mods.org.
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Anime/Manga Club. 2 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-3044500. RSVP required.
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Fizz, Boom, Read - Craft Time. For 6 and older. 4 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88 St., Miami. 305-388-0326. RSVP. Mind Lab – Mind and Strategy Gaming. An innovative and research- based program enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional skills for ages 8-12 years. 11:30 a.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., Miami. 305-625-6424.
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Nature Detectives Camp. 9 a.m.-noon Monday to Friday. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. 954-357-5198. $75 for the week.
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Baby Story Time. Ages 3-12 months. 10:30 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. 561-470-1600. Free. RSVP required.
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American Girl Summer Reading Bookmark Craft. Decorate a bookmark and summer reading log. Includes a doll-sized poster to take home. Noon-2 p.m. at American Girl Miami, 8888 SW 136 St. Suite #395A, Miami. 877-247-5223. Free.
Make a Robot - Engineering Skills for Kids. For ages 6-11 years. 2 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., Miami. 305-625-6424.
A World of Difference: A Family and Child Workshop. An anti-bias workshop that builds children’s self-esteem, fosters respect for differences, and teaches strategies to promote fairness. Participate with your child. 11 a.m. Palm Springs North Branch Library, 17601 NW 78 Ave., Suite 111. 305-820-8564.
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Back to School Bash. Snacks and prizes. Ages 8-14. 3 p.m. at the Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Preregister. Hoot, But Please Don’t Holler. Meet Shadow, the screech owl. Ages 5-9. 3 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561-482-4554. RSVP.
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Yoga for Kids. For ages 6-14 years. 6-7 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. 305-553-1134.
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Aug. 2. Book signings and readings by acclaimed authors, character appearances, live entertainment, exciting raffles and prizes, and a special appearance by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and columnist Dave Barry will create a day of fun for the entire family. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Aventuramall.com
Aug. 16-17. Handmade crafts by local and national artists. Works on display include home decor, gifts, bears, needlework, dolls and toys, painted glass, garden arts, planters, pet items, candles, soaps and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. General admission, $8; kids 12 and under, free. 561-793-0333
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Aug. 2-3. Come out and see the most popular bikes, helmets, lights, locks, bags, racks, computers, pedals, shoes, innovations, tires, pumps, apparel, hydration, saddles, wheels, tri-equipment and child seats. Meet industry experts and learn great tips for fun and successful riding. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. Southfloridabikeexpo.com
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Aug. 9. Free pony rides, special animal encounters, a bounce house, music and more. Bring a school supply item to donate to Children’s Home Society of Florida and receive half-price admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955 or Flamingo gardens.org ANNUAL FAMILY AND HEALTH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Aug. 9. Free health screenings, free immunizations and free physical exams. Also includes games, workouts, a bounce house, a face painter and live entertainment with local performers. The Crockett Foundation will also be giving away backpacks. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Pompano Citi Center, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. 954-200-1924 BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH BROWARD
Aug. 10. Face painting, crafts, treasure hunt, fashion show, magic show, live entertainment, exhibitors, giveaways, games and costumed characters. View the winners of the South Florida Parenting’s anti-bullying contest and sample food from the mall restaurants. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 West Broward Blvd., Plantation. Visit westfield.com/broward.
Aug. 17. Live performances, Latin food, arts and crafts, exhibitors and kids fun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Beach Theatre, 200 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-536-4575 or Hollywoodlatinfestival.com
Aug. 24. Animal adoptions from many different shelters and rescue groups. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-971-4432 OUR KIDS WORLD EXPO
Aug. 23-24. Family-friendly products and services, character and superhero encounters, music, live performances, prizes, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Visit the website for a free kid’s ticket. 561-793-0333 or Adayforkids.com MIAMI BEACH FOOD TRUCK AND MUSIC FEST
Aug. 27. Live music and local food truck delights, including Ms. Cheezious, Latin Burger, Sakaya, Catered Bliss, Health Nut, Garcia Brothers, Arepa Box, Gastropod, The Mexican, Moty’s, Mushaboom, Dolci Pecati, Sugar Yummy, Boba Station, Fireman Derrick, Hip Pop and Coffee Break. 5-10 p.m. at Collins Avenue and 73rd Street, Miami Beach. MBCulture.com HAITIAN FLAG DAY EVENT
Aug. 31. 2-10 p.m. at Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. 954-357-5400 or Haitiyouth.org
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Aug 1-3. Experience the most famous of classical ballets, staged after the original choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov and set to the music of Peter Tchaikovsky. Boca Ballet Theatre’s lavish production of Swan Lake features principal dancers from Houston Ballet, Simon Ball and Karina Gonzalez. 7 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Tickets $20-35 adults, $10-$25 children and seniors. 561-9950790 or Bocaballet.org YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL
Aug. 1. A wickedly funny re-telling of the brilliant young Dr. Frankenstein’s attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterpiece and bring a corpse back from the dead. Performed by Next Stop Broadway Teen Theater. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Tickets $18. 954344-5990 or Coralspringscenterforthearts. com PINOCCHIO
Aug 2. Based on the book by Carlo Collodi, this lively musical follows Pinocchio, “an almost real boy” on his many mis-
adventures. 2 p.m. Actors’ Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Tickets $21-$23. 305-444-9293 or Actorsplayhouse.org JESSE MCCARTNEY
AUG. 4. Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor. 8 p.m. Revolution Live, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets $23 in advance, $25 day of show. 954-727-0950 or Jointherevolution.net FANTASY STEW
Fantasy Theatre Factory will present “Fizz, Boom, Read.” 10:30 a.m. Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-7344 DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR.
Aug. 8. Students from the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Broadway Actors Summer Arts Camp will perform the story of a street urchin who becomes a prince. Songs include “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” 5 p.m. Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. 954-921-3274
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Through Aug. 31. A multi-sensory experience filled with exciting aerial acrobatics, heart-pumping music and over-the-top visuals depicting a supernatural world rife with pop culture references from graphic novels and superhero culture to mythical beasts and epic battles. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, with a matinee at 3:30 p.m. and a late 10:30 p.m. show Saturdays. Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Tickets $50-$125. 305-9496722 or Arshtcenter.org
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Back to School at Westfield Broward Plantation
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Back to School Splash at The Falls, Miami
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Arts and Crafts with Miss Frances. 2-3 p.m. Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library, 1 Park Avenue East, Dania Beach. 954-357-7073. Preschool Play and Learn. 10 a.m. Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. 954-357-8797. Cost is $5. RSVP.
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Art After Dark. 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561- 8325196 or Norton.org. Cost is $6 adults, children free. Cloth Bead Jewelry. Ages 6 and older. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-304-4500. RSVP.
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$5 Fridays. For just $5, anyone 17 and younger can check out a collection of about 1,200 automotive vehicles spanning the decades, including military vehicles, James Bond cars and Batmobiles. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dezer Collection Auto Museum, 2000 NE 146th St., North Miami. 305-3547680 or dezercollection.com.
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Back to School Party—JPOP Style! Enjoy art activities inspired by Japanese Pop Culture, with art stations including Kawaii-Cute Bookmark Making, Pom! Pom! Pencil Toppers, Go! Harajuku! Keychains, and more! Dance to the Japanese beat with JPOP tunes in the CultureScapes gallery and participate in the Rock, Scissors, Paper competition tournament for students, parents, and teachers. Special guest Yumina Kaneko Myers will share about a day in the life of a Japanese student. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Splash Ahoy. Splash time, bounce house, games and movie (“Rise of the Guardians”). 6-10 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 954-3575100. Advanced tickets required. $6.
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Craft Mania. Ages 4-9. 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 3650
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Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-233-2600. RSVP. Outdoor Movie Night. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy “The Lego Movie.” 8:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. 561-753-2484. Free. Safari Nights. Children’s entertainment; face painting; DJ; free rides on the Wildlife Carousel; photo ops with costumed characters, live music, games, crafts; animal encounters; and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. at Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561547-WILD or Palmbeachzoo.org. General admission, $15.95; children 3-12, $9.95.. Screen on the Green. Outdoor movie screening. 8 p.m. at the Waterfront Commons, Clematis Street at Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Free. Sushi and Stroll Summer Walk. Enjoy a taiko drumming performance for an additional $2 per person. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233. $8; Children 4-10, $6.
tainment, fun, games, inflatable rides, photo booth, video games, raffles and giveaways. 2-6 p.m. at Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. 954-602-3319. Back to School Round Up. Rides, games, music, food and fun. 4-7 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. 954-747-4600. Free. Family FunDay. Art projects for kids ages 3 and older. 3 p.m. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-340-5000 or Coralspringsmuseum.org. $5. Family Fun Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.at Franklin Park, 2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-357-7080. Free. Full Moon Hike. 8-9 p.m. at Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie. 954-357-8797. $5. Hi (Our Science Guy) Presentation. Join Professor Hi Bleeker for a presentation on “The Tree of Life.” 1 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-713-0930 or Mods.org.
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Ahoy Pirates! Join in the pirate fun at Dade County Federal Credit Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Treasure hunt, pirate story-telling, pirate hat craft, free sno-cones and popcorn, magic show by James Changefield and an inflatable pirate ship. 1500 NW 107th Ave., Doral. Free, HistoryMiami Family Fun Days. Free admission and kid-themed projects. 1-4 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org. Sensory Saturday. Miami Children’s Museum will turn into an environment designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. 9-11 a.m. at the museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or Miamichildrensmuseum.org.
Waving Hands: Signing Stories at the Library. Stories and activities using (ASL) American Sign Language. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Call 305-553-1134.
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ABC Jamboree. Letter fun and learning. Ages 3-6. 11 a.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-641-9100. Registration required. Kirigami Family Fun Day. Learn the art of Kirigami, a paper decoration that you cut with scissors. Noon at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-495-0233. Slithering Stories. Ages 2-6. 11 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. 561-753-2484. Free.
Tribute Concerts and Food Trucks Summer Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for a night of great music and food trucks. 8:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. 561-753-2484. Free.
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Story Time! 12:30 p.m. at the Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or Miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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Aug. 2-3. Learn how to build a butterfly garden, participate in a butterfly release and see the amazing IMAX film, “Flight of the Butterflies in 3D.” Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-713-0930 or Mods.org SHARKS!
Aug. 9-10. Join experts, professors, students and alumni from South Florida’s leading marine science programs and be immersed in their worldwide oceanic conservation efforts. Discover the methods scientists are using to save wildlife and wild places. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954713-0930 or Mods.org CONTINUING EXHIBITS STEWART NACHIMAS – WORKS ON PAPER – CAST PAPER WOODCUTS
Through Aug. 23. These cast paper woodcuts reflect the artist’s life, transformed into bold, graphic images. The prints show him performing puppet shows, playing music and working as a printmaker. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-340-5000 or Coralspringsmuseum.org
Through Aug. 17. LEGO® brick artist Nathan Sawaya builds upon his previous body of work with groundbreaking LEGO® sculptures that are integrated into large-scale photographs by award-winning Australian photographer Dean West. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-921-3274 or Artandculturecenter.org PABLO CANO – MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE AND DRAWING
Through Aug. 23. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 954-340-5000 or Coralspringsmuseum.org GOOSE BUMPS! THE SCIENCE OF FEAR
Through Sept. 2. Experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind your physical and emotional responses. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sundays at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 or mods.org. JAPAN: KINGDOM OF CHARACTERS
Through Jan. 5. This exhibition will showcase the history of Japan’s affinity for and fame of its world-renowned and beloved characters, beginning in the 1950s with Astro Boy through to the 2000s with Pokémon and more. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org
COLORFUL REBELLION – SEVENTH NIGHTMARE
Through Sept. 7. Famed Japanese pop fashion designer Sebastian Masuda’s first one-man exhibition, an explosion of color, the exhibition is an immersive experience of plastic toys, stuffed animals, ribbons, fake fur and other fabrics. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org MAZES
Through Sept. 14. More than 60 puzzling experiences that inspire exploration and ingenuity. Run a marathon with your fingers on the Finger Mazes; become a “webmaster” by climbing through an intricate web of ropes in the Web Maze; get lost in a network of color in the Color Maze; and conquer puzzling perplexities in the Maze of Illusions. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561- 832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org
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Atlantis Academy offers a K-12 program that allows students to discover their strengths, their own unique learning styles and the methods and technologies that work for them. We believe that small class sizes and a close-knit campus allow for personal attention and help develop the leadership skills and confidence of each student. Our Approach We believe every student has a preferred learning style. Our staff is trained to utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each child. Personalized learning strategies are aligned with each student’s academic level and pace of learning. The use of interactive computer technology is stressed as part of the curriculum.
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McKay Scholarship: Tuition scholarships are available from the State of Florida’s McKay Scholarship Program for students who have been enrolled in a Florida public school for a minimum of one year and have an Individualized Education Plan through the Exceptional Student Education Department may qualify for this scholarship program. ESA Scholarship: Additional financial assistance is available through the Educational Services of America Scholarship Program.
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» exhibits for families THE TINKERTOY®: BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION™ EXHIBIT
Through Sept. 14. A creative play area, a welcome gallery and nine unique activity stations invite families to explore contemporary topics, experiment with ideas, create their own inventions and work as collaborators in the exhibit’s hands-on environment. Each activity promotes important developmental skills. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437(KIDS) or miamichildrensmuseum.org WHEELS AND HEELS: THE BIG NOISE AROUND LITTLE TOYS
Through Oct. 26. Comprehensive and entertaining look at the history and cultural impact of the enduring Barbie doll and Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196 or www.norton.org FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly Miami Science Museum), 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or miamisci.org. Hurricanes exhibit: Climb inside the cockpit of a P-3 Hurricane Hunter airplane, construct a house and test its strength against a storm, and see remarkable film and artifacts from Hurricane Andrew.
Moving Things exhibit: Explore 10 interactive exhibits and test your own brain vs. brawn in this fun, hands-on exhibition focused on how things move from place to place. ILLUSTRATING WORDS: THE WONDROUS FANTASY WORLD OF ROBERT L. FORBES, POET AND RONALD SEARLE, ARTIST
This exhibit, with more than 60 different works on display, seamlessly fuses the imaginative art of Ronald Searle with the colorful poetry of Robert L. Forbes. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., The Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery, The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Reservations preferred. Free. 561-6557226 or fourarts.org VISIT ANYTIME YOUNG AT ART MUSEUM
Children and teens can build a sense of identity through art, architecture, history and culture. 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The museum provides an interactive glimpse of life for early Florida Pioneers – before the days of computers, cell phones, televisions or even cars. 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org
CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM
The Explorium is a hands-on science center designed for children ages 5 to 12 offering educational and interactive exhibits, programs and camps that bring the physical sciences to life. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-3473913 or scienceexplorium.org OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the heritage, culture, and history of the Davie community and western Broward County. 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. 954-797-1044 SOUTH FLORIDA RAILWAY MUSEUM
The museum offers a history of railroading and how it affected the population growth and industry boom from the 1940’s to the 1960’s in the South Florida area. We do our best to explain this through the use of railroad artifacts and railroadiana. 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Sfrm.org.
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entertainment, exhibitors, giveaways, games and costumed characters. View the winners of the South Florida Parenting’s anti-bullying contest and sample food from the mall restaurants. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Westfield Broward, 8000 West Broward Blvd., Plantation. Visit westfield.com/broward.
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Newbie Canoe. Learn the basics and then take an easy paddle through the Everglades. Bring water, hat, and sunscreen. For ages 6 and older with adult. 10-11:30 a.m. at Grassy Waters, 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach. Fee: $10/adult, $5/child. 561-804-4985 or wpb.org/grassywaters. Outdoor Sea Tank Feedings. All ages with an adult. 1:30 p.m. at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8605. Free.
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Scratch Art. Sketch on black paper to reveal a colorful drawing underneath. Ages 5 and older. 3 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561304-4500. Registration required. Tween Sweet Treats. Paint ceramic treats. Ages 9-12. 11 a.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 561-734-5556. Free.
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Bedtime Storytime. 7 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., Miami. Call 305-625-6424.
Yoga for Kids. For ages 6-14. 6-7 p.m. at the West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. 305-553-1134.
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Mommy and Me Yoga. For mommies and kids ages 6
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Reading Ready Toddler Storytime. Ages 19 months to 3 years. 10:15 - 10:45 a.m at the Pinecrest Branch Library 5835 SW 111 St. 305-668-4571. Fizz, Boom, Read - Gaming. For ages 5-12. 4-5 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch 15205 SW 88 St., Miami. 305388-0326.
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Food Trucks at ArtsPark. Select from over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free.
months to 3 years. 10 a.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. 954-357-5198. $10.
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Clay Play for Toddlers. Ages 18 months and older. 10:30 a.m. Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-753-2484. Free. Look Out Kindergarten - Here I Come. Stories, music, film and a craft. Ages 4-6. 11 a.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561-482-4554. Registration required.
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Sounds and Vibrations. Ages 4-8. 2 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-626-6133. Registration required.
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Bark and Read. Children can read stories to Flora, a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd. 305-385-7135.
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Make a Robot - Engineering Skills for Kids. For ages 6-11. 2 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., Miami. 305-625-6424.
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Nature Tots. For ages 2-4. 10 a.m. at Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Drive, Miramar. 954-357-8776.
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Gator Chomp. Meet a baby gator. Ages 5-9. 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561-482-4554. Registration required.
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Nature Tots. For ages 2 to 4. 10 a.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. 954-3575198. Cost is $5.
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Art After Dark. 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561- 8325196 or Norton.org. $6 adults, children free. The Art of Making and Keeping Friends. Making friends, talking to other kids, tattling, and what to
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do in case of bullying. Ages 5-8. 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561482-4554. Registration required. Family Game & Puzzle Day. 10:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. 561-790-6030. Registration required. Look Out Kindergarten - Here I Come. Stories, music and a craft. Ages 4-5. 11 a.m. at the Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-641-9100. Popsicle Stick Crafting. Ages 5-10. 11 a.m. at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-470-1600. Free, registration required.
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Teen Club: Origami. 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. 305-535-4219.
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Family Ceramic Class. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. 954-434-4300.
Night at the Museum. Mom and dad can enjoy a night out while the kids stay at the museum and enjoy museum exploration, games, and a special Lego activity and more. Bring your favorite pillow or blanket and wear your coolest PJs and settle in for pizza and a movie. Tonight’s flick will be “Toy Story 2.” 6-11 p.m. at the Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Call 954-424-0085. Cost is $35-$40.
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Outdoor Movie Night. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy “The Never-ending Story.” 8:30 p.m. Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. 561-753-2484. Free. Paws to Read. Learn about animal safety and care from PBC Animal Care and Control. Ages 4-7. 3 p.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road. 561-641-9100. RSVP. Safari Nights. Children’s entertainment; face painting; DJ; free rides on the Wildlife Carousel; photo ops with costumed characters, live music, games, crafts; animal encounters; and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. at Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561547-WILD or Palmbeachzoo.org. General admission, $15.95; children 3-12, $9.95.
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Our Humanistic Philosophy Promotes: We celebrate Jewish history, culture and traditions - and believe human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives independent of a supernatural being. The Children’s Education Program Offers: • Kindergarten thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Teen programs & Youth Groups • Small class size • Affordable tuition/scholarships • We teach Jewish culture, history, tradition and Hebrew language studies. Classes meet twice a month on the Jewish Federation Campus, Boca Raton, 10 AM -12:00 NOON OPEN-HOUSE AND FREE CLASS SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT 9:00 AM
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Traffic Smarts. Learn ways to stay safe around traffic and trains. All ages. 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561-482-4554. RSVP
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Go Back to School with Curious George. Come visit with Curious George, make a monkey face mask, get monkey tattoos, play Feed the Monkey and enter to win backpacks of supplies at this free South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Time Event. 1-3 p.m. Southland Mall, 20505 South Dixie Highway, Miami. Mysouthlandmall.com. Free. Back to School Picnic. This gathering will feature information from schools, vendors and government agencies to prepare students and parents for the 2014-2015 school year. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road, Sunny Isles Beach. Call 305-792-1706. Free.
Deering Estate at Cutler Fee-Free “PLAY” Day. Free admission aand eco-art activities, science discovery programs and historic house tours. Gates open at 7 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-2351668 or Deeringestate.org. Free.
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Science Eye Nature Program. 8:30-11 a.m. Everglades Holiday Park, 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. 954-680-7977 or Scienceye.com. Wonderful Reptiles. 10 a.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach. 954-3578884. Free.
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Back-To-School Splash. Enjoy water slides, dunk tank, make & take, giveaways, music, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3909. Free. Make and Take Crafts. A variety of projects and books for crafty kids are available. Ages 3-8. 11:30 a.m. at the West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. Call 561-734-5556. Free. Story Time for Children with Special Needs. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. All ages. 11 a.m. at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton. 561-482-4554. RSVP.
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Train Rides. Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy 20-minute train rides on the Edwin Link Children’s Railroad. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Rides, $3; Museum admission: Adults, $8; Children 3-12, $6. 305-253-0063 or gcrm.org
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ers to talk about whatever you are reading (novel, manga, graphic novel, magazine, nonfiction, etc.) while enjoying ice cream sundaes. Bring a sample of your own writing to share with the group. Ages 11-17. 2:30 p.m. at the Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Call 561304-4500. Registration required.
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Team/Family Shutterbug Photo Hunt. Nature Photography 101 class followed by a photo hunt.Bring home a nature frame you have decorated. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. 954-357-5198. $10 per team. RSVP.
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Sunday on the Waterfront. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket for live music. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Wpb.org/CityCalendar. Indoor Aquarium Feedings. All ages with an adult. 2:30 p.m. at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 561-544-8605. Free.
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Kids Club. Enjoy your favorite games, crafts, stories, and books at our children’s club. Ages 5-12. 4-4:30 p.m. North Central Branch, 9590 NW 27 Ave., Miami. 305-693-4541.
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Wonderscapes. For families with children 5 and younger. Earth-friendly art with recycled materials. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. Adults, $13; Children 1 and older and seniors 62 and older, $12. 954-424-5022 or youngatartmuseum.org
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Welcome to HAVEN Academy! HAVEN Academy (“HAVEN”) offers music instruction in n individual and group settings. Our initial focus is the teaching of music usic using the Steelpan or Steeldrum. Other music instruments, and elements of the visual and performing arts will bee a added dded ttoo the p program rogram up upon demand.
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Story Time Mondays. Celebrate learning and reading together. 10:30 a.m. at Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-6271782. Free with regular admission.
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Meetup playgroup. Tuesdays. Structured mom-child activity and child playtime while mothers exchange parenting advice and share experiences. 1-4 p.m. The Gathering Place, 5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Annual membership, $15. 786-953-6417 or theplacewegather.com
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Nature Tots. Children ages 2 to 4 can learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts and more. 10 a.m. at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. 954-3575161. Cost is $5.
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Dailt Shark Feedings. Tuesdays-Sunday. Learn about the ocean’s top predators while watching them eat their breakfast in a 15,000-gallon tank. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 561-274-7263 or sandowayhouse.org. $4, children 2 and younger, free.
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Sea Turtle Awareness Program. Presentation followed by the summer release program. 8-9:30 p.m. at Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-893-0906. Cost is $10, reservations required.
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Nature Explorers. Ages 3-5. 10-11 a.m. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Members, $5; Nonmembers, $8. 954-7529453, sncrobin@aol.com or sawgrassnaturecenter.org
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Crafty Wednesdays. For ages 2 to 6. 3 p.m. at Cool Beans, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. #3115, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-627-1782. $14.95 includes allday admission or $6 for only the class.
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Bark and Read. Children can read stories to Flora, a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30 p.m. at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd. 305-385-7135.
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Art After Dark. 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-8325196 or Norton.org. $6 adults, children free.
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Teen Club: Manga and Graphic Novel Club. 3:30 p.m. at Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. 305-535-4219.
FREE VPK 8:00am – 2:00pm Extended Care Available
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ArtsPark Movie Night. 8 p.m. Friday in the ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free.
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Outdoor Movie Night. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” 8:30 p.m. the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-753-2484. Free. Safari Nights. Children’s entertainment; face painting; DJ; free rides on the Wildlife Carousel; photo ops with costumed characters, live music, games, crafts; animal encounters; and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. at Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561547-WILD or Palmbeachzoo.org. General admission, $15.95; children 3-12, $9.95.
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A World of Difference: A Family and Child Workshop. An anti-bias workshop that builds children’s self-esteem, fosters respect for differences, and teaches strategies to promote fairness. Participate with your child and receive tools designed to develop their capacity to succeed in our diverse world. 11 a.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 9590 NW 27 Ave., Miami. Call 305- 693-4541. MiChiMu Storytelling. An interactive storytelling adventure with the fun-loving Michimu crew. 10:30 a.m. at the South Shore Branch Library, 131 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Call 305-535-4223. PAMM Art Storytime. Children ages 3 to 5 build on foundations of literacy with an in-gallery story reading followed by a related art activity. 1 p.m. at Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Call 305-375-3000.
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Sounds of Summer. Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from around the world. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-713-0930 or visit Mods.org.
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encounters, music, live performances, prizes, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561793-0333 or Adayforkids.com for a free kid’s tickets.
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Show Time!. Join our MCM Players as we create, imagine, and explore in these original shows. 2:30 p.m. at Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Call 305-373-5437 or visit Miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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Pet Adoption Fair. A day for the whole family. Animal adoptions from many different shelters and rescue groups. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-971-4432. Free. Sounds of Summer. Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from around the world. Noon-4 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-713-0930 or visit Mods.org.
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Reading Ready Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and caregivers. 10:15 a.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111 St. 305-668-4571. Mini Monday Mornings. Mini Monday Mornings are designed for children under 3 to have a quiet time to explore the Museum and enjoy programs made just for them. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m. to noon. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 or Miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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Food Trucks at Arts Park. Bring blankets and chairs and choose from more than 20 food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Arts Park at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500, visithollywoodfl. org/events.aspx or miamifoodtrucks.com
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Baby Story Time. Baby and parent or caregivers are invited to share in a time of stories, songs and finger plays. Ages 3-12 months. 10:30 a.m. at the West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Call 561-4701600. Free, registration required. National Dog Day. It’s a day to enjoy our furry friends with stories, crafts and songs. Tails (tales) will be wagging at this canine celebration. Ages 2-5. 2 p.m. at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Call 561-894-7500. Free, registration required. Monday Madness Happy Hour. Get $5 admission and free face painting. 3-5 p.m. Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Café, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115, Palm Beach Garden. 561-627-1782 or coolbeansplaycafe.com
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Bass Babies. Tuesdays. Kids 2-4 and their caretakers interact with art through themed songs, gallery activities and art projects. One caregiver per child is allowed. 10–11:30 a.m. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Members, $10; Nonmembers, $15. Sibling discounts. 305673-7530, kcrook@bassmuseum.org or bassmuseum.org
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Nature Tots. Children ages 2 to 4 can learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts and more. 10 a.m. at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. Call 954357-5161. Cost is $5.
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