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know that for many June is time for gardening, planning vacations, pool parties, camps and day trips. But for many families it’s a month of preparing for one of your children (okay, young adult) with a transition from living at home to preparing to live away at college. You may be asking yourself, “Have I taught him enough?” or “Is she prepared to leave home?” I felt the same way when my now, going to be a senior, son left for college. However, I knew he was prepared, because he had a great role model - his father. What was his father to him? Available! His father was there for him; encouraging him, challenging him, embracing him and loving him. His dad supported all his interests with great fervor and admiration. He coached, he spent long hours with him on the golf course, he taught him to understand reason in difficult situations. Especially, with all the decisions of college preparation! He allowed the challenging of ideas, wants and demands offered from our son, and guided him to resolution and finally a commitment. Now that our son has matured and has his faith and a strong sense of reason to help him when faced with challenges, my husband is now setting a good foundation for our high-school daughter. He is available, supportive, encouraging, and understands that a father has the opportunity to demonstrate to his daughter how a godly man treats a woman, setting the standard for her future relationships with men. He may spoil her a bit, just to set the bar high for future boyfriends. Ultimately, a young woman’s relationship with her father has a significant impact on her view of men, her view of God and her view of herself. But I can assure you that “A mother’s love is endless and our work is never done!” A big thank you to my husband, for being a great role-model for his son and daughter. The best thing a father can do for their children is to show love and commitment to their mothers.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4

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Mom doesn’t always like it, but the kids love it.

And, come to find out, it’s actually good for them. Recent research claims that rough-housing “makes kids smart, emotionally intelligent, lovable and likeable, ethical, physically fit, and joyful.” How so? Rough-housing makes kids more resilient and rewires the brain for learning. It also builds “social intelligence” as they learn the difference between play and actual aggression. It teaches taking turns and the appropriate use of strength and power. Plus, it promotes an active lifestyle and creates a strong father-child bond. Hey, and don’t forget the girls – it’s good for them too.

TAKE ME TO CHURCH According to a report from Gallup, people who go to church (or mosque or synagogue) regularly are happier than those who don’t. Interestingly, it’s not just the worshipping that makes them happy; it’s the socializing with their fellow congregants. Apparently, close church friendships are more satisfying than friendships elsewhere. Sharing a bond over meaningful beliefs helps boost well-being. See you on Sunday!

Looking for an AMPEDUP experience? Ride a scenic tram to America’s only Mountain-top Theme Park. Incredible thrill rides and family attractions all perched on the edge of Glenwood Canyon, 1300’ above the Colorado River. Amazing cave tours, rated among the ‘Top 10 Cave Tours in the USA’. Mountaintop restaurant and more. Purchase in advance online and get it all for one low price. GlenwoodCaverns.com

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Men are typically meat-eaters and believe that more protein equals more muscle mass. However, that’s not the case unless exercise is involved. Hey, it’s not the steak that’s unhealthy; it’s the portion size and skipping the whole grains and vegetables. In addition, excessive meat eating is linked to heart disease and colorectal cancer in men. Salmon with a side of spinach and couscous anyone? Say yes, at least 2 times per week.

Eye to Eye Eye contact is important for bonding with children. It also stimulates brain development. Unfortunately, children aren’t getting much eye contact these days because they and their parents may spend too much time locked onto screens. Face to face interaction, as well as touch and observing body language, help children learn to regulate emotion and develop a sense of self. Remember that the next time you just have to check Facebook.

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Christina, mom and wife Q. How can I encourage my husband (36 years old) to get regular check-ups. He has never been to a doctor! A. Good question. It’s typical for men around the age of 35 years to start getting certain screenings, including cholesterol tests. For healthy men with no health problems (or family history of male problems), a simple blood pressure screening every two years, and a cholesterol test every 5 years is sufficient. Let your hubby know that a prostate exam is not a required part of a routine physical. Typically it’s required only if there is a family history of prostate cancer. That could be the reason he is not interested!

Jackie, mom of 3 Q. I keep hearing and reading about summer learning loss. What exactly does this mean? My children are readers, does that count? A. This is a very hot topic and there are statistics. You, however, have readers at home and this puts your kids in less danger of summer learning loss. Studies show that reading four to five books over the summer has a positive impact and it’s actually comparable to summer school enrollment. Of course losing academic knowledge during summer is not the only loss – physical fitness levels also take a hit. Get those kids active daily, all summer; this will help them to stay at their best mental form, as physical health is known to enhance academic performance.

Concerned reader Q. I’m not sure if everyone knows the ABC’s of skin cancer? A. You are right! Let me help with that. To keep you protected, it’s recommended to know the possible signs of skin cancer. If you find a mole, look for - *Asymmetry: Half of the mole is different than the other half. *Border: Edges are notched, uneven or blurred. *Color: The mole is uneven in color, or has shades of brown, tan and black. *Diameter: Diameter is greater than 6 mm, or the size of a pencil eraser. *Elevation and evolution: The mole is raised or changes over time. Mary Ellen | Editor and Registered Dietitian

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My son, home from college, is looking for a job, but does not want to be here in the metroplex areas. Any suggestions? A. So you have a young adult with possible wanderlust! This actually is a good thing, so embrace it. You might want to have him do a “Unique Summer Jobs for College Students” search. Hey, check into fishing jobs. Alaska might be a location that is impressive to him. If he likes fishing, there are summer fishing jobs and deckhand jobs available. He would most likely be working on a salmon fishing boat. However, there are other fisheries that are in operation during the summer months. Salmon, of course, is king during the summer in Alaska. www.AlaskaJobFinder.com

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Let dad relax like a lazy bum on his own Lamzac Air Sofa! What does lounging on an air couch feel like? It’s pretty great, unsurprisingly! And the best is part is that it sets up in less than 15 seconds whether you’re at the beach, while you camp, at home, next to the pool, even with a friend. “Lamzac” is Dutch for “lazy bum.” We get the lazy part of lounging, but it’s also a minimalist solution that helps you to get comfortable wherever you go. We found it at www.thegrommet. com, $59.

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Show dad some love with Rollerblade inline skates! A fun and healthy way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Rollerblade has models that are perfect for gifting dad, like the Macroblade 80 ABT, plus styles for women and

children too! And those new to the sport need not worry, as the brand’s new Active Brake Technology makes stopping even easier and safer than ever before. $169.99, www. dickssportinggoods.com

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A gift that keeps on giving, with each month a new box is delivered to your dad’s doorstep, with 4-5 curated grooming, style and fashion essentials, centered-around the modern day gentleman. For just $25 a month, your dad will receive over $100 worth of products, including: a tie or pair of fashion-forward socks; a wallet, pocket square, bracelet, journal or leather shoe horn; and, a grooming product, such as a razor, cologne or talc, that he may never buy, but now will be forced to try. Gentleman’s Box, $25, www.gentlemansbox.com

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BY SARA MARCHESSAULT

6 Ideas to Retain More This Summer

Are you worried about what your kids will lose over the summer?

hey just spent nine to ten months strengthening reading skills, writing longer sentences, and practicing math that gets steadily more complex. And now that school is out, they have an 8-12 week break in the regular application of those skills. What can you do over the summer to make sure they retain as much as possible? Well, here are 6 project ideas to keep their skills fresh and ready for the next school year.

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Write and publish an original story. From a young age, we introduce children to the magic of reading. Many of them fall in love with stories and start making their own books. These handmade books might start with stapling together pictures and progress to writing, editing, and typing. To take this even further, learn to self-publish an original book using an on-demand print service. The process of writing and editing an original story and learning how to self-publish takes time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to emphasize skills learned in school, and to practice

completing a large project with lots of steps. Take a kid planned trip. Ready to put some of those geography and math skills to work? Invite your child to plan a trip for the family to enjoy. Planning a trip can include exploring with a map, choosing a location, deciding on a budget, determining the best way to travel, and tracking expenses on the trip. Along the way other skills can be used too. You can use travel guides to decide what to do on your trip. Your kids can

keep a journal of their experiences. They could even experiment with video on this trip. At the end of your trip, go over the miles traveled and review with your kids how well your family stuck to the budget. Become an expert. Is your kid interested in bugs? Bears? Beans? What would they love to get their hands into? Is it time to send away for a science kit to dissect your own frogs? Or is it perhaps an opportune season to put your kid in charge of planning and executing a garden? Have you got one obsessed with flight who would love to learn more about how a plane gets off the ground and into the air? To learn about anything, you can explore online, or visit your local library. Invite your child to learn about something new, to take notes on that something, and to create a display or report to share it. This might be the perfect time to learn a new software program, such as PowerPoint or Keynotes or Prezi. How can they share what they’ve learned? Engage in a service project. This usually requires going outside of your general everyday routine. It can be as simple as helping the elderly woman across the street by weeding and maintaining her flower beds, or as in depth as signing up for needed projects with local Non-Profit Organizations for the summer. How would your child like to give back? Clean up trash in the park? Work with younger kids who need help learning to read? Service is a wonderful way to give back, as well as to practice the application of skills used in school. Publish a blog or vlog (video based blog). Maintaining a blog or vlog is a great way of practicing the skills

needed for clearly communicating ideas. Blogs or vlogs can be topic based, where the publisher posts articles or videos on one specific topic, or they can be a public journal that shares the everyday adventures or observations of the creator’s life. Many are some of each. There are free sites that will help a young person start an original blog or vlog. Simply search for “free blog sites” to see several choices. By maintaining a blog or vlog, kids can practice writing, editing, and honing their message. With video this would also include speaking and using video recording equipment. This requires communication and technical skills, both of which are great to practice over the summer. You can even bring math into play by studying the analytics of a blog. Make something to sell. Do you have a budding entrepreneur in your midst? If so, consider what they can make to sell. I know an 11-year old girl who makes stuffed animals and sells them through a local retailer. She is learning about quality, buying supplies to make her product, charging enough to cover her cost and labor, and tracking her profits. What does your child make, or would they like to make, that they could make well enough to sell? This can be a practice in creativity that grows into real-life application of math skills. What other ideas can you think of for a summer project? When you’re choosing a project for the summer, make sure to let your kids take ownership – and keep it fun! The more fun it is, the more likely they will stick to it, and the more they’ll get out of the experience. By the time fall rolls around, they’ll be ready to jump into a new school year. SP

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of “13 Reasons Why.” Every third article on Facebook feed is about the Netflix show. (Or maybe that’s just because of the content of my feed and the fact that I follow outstanding news outlets like Pop Sugar and Teen Vogue. That second one is actually surprisingly meaty.) “13 Reasons Why” is a series based on a 2010 YA novel by the same name. It tells the story of Hannah Baker, a high school student who ends her life by suicide after making a series of audio tapes for the people who hurt her along the way. The tapes are for thirteen people, hence the title. Some committed small acts against her that snowballed into something big. Others were the kind of trauma that changes a person forever. The Internet is freaking out. Experts are asking for Netflix to remove the show. My Facebook friends are sharing post after post about the dangers of letting your children watch. However, most of the parents I see freaking out haven’t watched the show themselves. I have a different perspective. I think all parents, teachers and other professionals working with kids and teens should hit play and binge watch it right now. Get some tissues, a soft blankie and some Ben & Jerry’s ready and dive in.

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WHY ADULTS NEED TO WATCH “13 REASONS WHY” . . . Your kids are going to watch it. Sure, maybe you forbid them from checking it out. Do you really think that’s going to stop them? They have access to Netflix away from you. They have access to the book. Their friends are watching it, so they’re hearing about it if nothing else. You can’t keep them from it, so watch it yourself so you know what it’s all about. These things are happening in your kid’s school. Binge drinking, weed, bullying, sex, sexual assault, cutting, mental health issues, physical violence. These things and more are happening in high schools all over the country. Don’t put your head in the sand. This isn’t just TV drama. It’s real and you need to know about it. Important issues are discussed. Kids need to know the warning signs of someone in crisis and what to do about it. They need to know these things happen, but help is available. Teenagers deal with heavy things…and they often don’t have the tools to cope. Your kids are either dealing with some really big things or know friends who are. “13 Reasons Why” shows how quickly things can go so very badly for a person. Many teens don’t have the coping skills

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to deal with what happens to the fictional characters in the show on their own, let alone problems that occur in their own life or with their actual friends. Use it as a starting point to access where they are and help them build the skills needed to deal with hard stuff. Your kids are going through some serious issues. Use this show to check in. Ask which character they relate to the most. Ask them if they know anyone like Hannah, Alex, Tony, Clay, etc. Ask what they would do in similar situations. Tell them stories of hard times you went through as a teen. Use it as a way to connect. Kids can’t process this on their own. “13 Reasons Why” will make you uncomfortable. It will make you sad. It might even make you physically sick to your stomach. There are brutally graphic rape scenes. The suicide scene we all know coming is so much worse than you expect. You will be triggered, but you need to watch all of this so you can help your kids process it. “13 Reasons Why” is hard to watch, but do it anyway. Then discuss it with the young people in your life. This show opens the doors to incredibly important conversations. Use it as a tool. It could be just the in you need to make a real difference in the life of a kid you care about.. SP

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1 | THURSDAY First Thursday Late Night: Physics

5-9pm. This is the Summer of Science where you can conduct fun, exciting and gravity-defying physics experiments. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas 214-428-5555 www.perotmuseum.org

Art in the Park at Fair Park

6-8pm. This free class will show you need no experience, and you will leave Fair Park with a finished painting in two hours! Supplies are first come, first serve. Free parking at Gate 5, Grand Avenue. Museum Green, 1121 First Avenue, Dallas 214-426-3400 www. fairpark.org

2 | FRIDAY Family Fun Fridays

activities. Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas 214-426-3400 www.fairpark.org

Family Overnights at the Dallas Arboretum

6pm. Families experience the Arboretum at night with hikes, crafts, and special programs. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www. dallasarboretum.org

Movies At The Park: Free Movies Every Friday in June 8:30pm. Grab a spot on the lawn or relax and dine on one of the numerous patios overlooking the big screen. Weather permitting. 8020 Park Lane, Dallas 214-3650222 www.shopsatparklane.com

3 | SATURDAY Make Your Own Tic Tac Toe Game

10am-2pm. Petting zoo, face painting, music and more. Free with paid admission. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

9am-12pm. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a wooden tic-tac-toe game to play with family or friends almost anywhere. Check availability at your local Home Depot store. www.homedepot.com

Fair Park “Sparks”

The Professor Brainius Show

4pm. Free family event includes a fireworks show, fountain show, roving entertainers, live music, artists gallery and a children’s area with face painting and other fun

2pm. Join us for a fantastic show at Northpark Center. NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expswy, Dallas 940-343-5155 www.teamfamily.com

Safari Nights Concert: Trout Fishing 5-9pm. Family friendly eclectic folk music. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas www. dallaszoo.com

4 | SUNDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

Farm to Community Brunch Benefitting La Bajada Urban Youth Farm

12:30-2:30pm. Guests will enjoy a four-course brunch prepared by four premier Dallas Chefs accompanied with “brunch-tails” in the newly planted Farm. La Bajada Urban Youth Farm, Herbert & Toronto Streets, Dallas 214-9393015 www.3015Dallas.com

Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™

12-5pm. Visitors will start their journey to the exhibit aboard the Birdwell Island ferry, complete with seagull sounds and clanking ship bells. Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth 817-255-9300 www.fortworthmuseum.org

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5 | MONDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

6 | TUESDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

7 | WEDNESDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

8 | THURSDAY Cool Thursdays Concert Series: Chicago Rewired

7:30-9:30pm. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6815 www.dallasarboretum.org

Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

9 | FRIDAY Family Fun Fridays

10am-2pm. Petting zoo, face painting, music and more. Free with paid admission. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

Movies At The Park: Free Movies Every Friday in June 8:30pm. Grab a spot on the lawn or relax and dine on one of the numerous patios overlooking the big screen. Come early to take advantage of special offers. Weather permitting. 8020 Park Lane, Dallas 214-365-0222 www. shopsatparklane.com

10 | SATURDAY Taste of Dallas

11am-7pm. 31st Annual benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas www.tasteofdallas.org

DFW G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show

10am-5pm. Not just GI Joe, no matter what your taste in action figures youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to find it at the show! Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine www.dfwjoeshow.com

Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

11 | SUNDAY Taste of Dallas

11am-7pm. 31st Annual benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas www. tasteofdallas.org

Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www.capitoldebate.com.

Survivor Speaker Series

12:30pm. Hear testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as survivors of modern-day genocides. Series continues June 21 and June 25. Free. Admission fees for Museum exhibits apply. Dallas Holocaust Museum, 211 N. Record St, Dallas 469-399-5201 DallasHolocaustMuseum.org. See ad in this issue.

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timeout 12 | MONDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www. capitoldebate.com.

2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Ages 7-14. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes plus extended playing classes available. Other camps Jun 19-23, Jul 10-14 & Jul 17-21. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

Daily Butterfly Release

12pm. Join us Daily at Noon for a talk and butterfly release as we let newly-emerged butterflies out into the butterfly conservatory. Texas Discovery Gardens-Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas 214-428-74766 www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

13 | TUESDAY Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www. capitoldebate.com.

2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

PLAYTIME: Pajama Campout

6:30pm. Wear your most comfy pajamas and be prepared to sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and take part in other camp-inspired activities. This venue is wheelchair accessible. Dallas West Branch Library, 2332 Singleton Blvd, Dallas 214-670-6445 www.dallaslibrary2.org

15 | THURSDAY Cool Thursdays Concert Series: U2 by UV NEW

7:30-9:30pm. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6815 www. dallasarboretum.org

Summer Debate Camp

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www. capitoldebate.com.

2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

16 | FRIDAY Summer Debate Camp

14 | WEDNESDAY

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www. capitoldebate.com.

Summer Debate Camp

Family Fun Fridays

6th-10th graders can learn debate this summer with renowned debate coaches. Presented by Capital Debate at University of Dallas. For more info call 214-614-8118 or visit www. capitoldebate.com.

10am-2pm. Petting zoo, face painting, music and more. Free with paid admission. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

6pm-midnight. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, talks, family programs, and

9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Ages 7-14. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes plus extended playing

classes available. Other camps Jun 19-23, Jul 10-14 & Jul 17-21. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

Late Nights at the DMA

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more! Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas 214-922-1200 www.dma.org

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market at Arlington

8-10pm. The market will feature 35 master artists and their handmade goods from such diverse countries as Italy, Ghana, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Ukraine, South Sudan, Myanmar, and Peru, among others. The Green at College Park, 800 S. Center Street, Arlington 817-271-5809 www.folkartalliance.org/arlington

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Sleeping with the Fishes: Fish Food Frenzy

5pm. Learn about what dinner time is like for ocean creatures through up-close animal encounters, hands-on activities, and a special keeper animal feeding. Then, sleep among thousands of fish in the galleries. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, 1462 First Avenue, Dallas 469-554-7340 www.childrensaquariumfairpark.com

Movies At The Park: Free Movies Every Friday in June

8:30pm. Grab a spot on the lawn or relax and dine on one of the numerous patios overlooking the big screen. Come early to take advantage of special offers and pre-show activities. Weather permitting. 8020 Park Lane, Dallas 214-365-0222 www. shopsatparklane.com

17 | SATURDAY Fangs! A family festival of herpetological proportions in Dallas

10am-3pm. Learn all about native Texas snakes and other reptiles. Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Dallas www.texasdiscoverygardens.com

Showtime Saturdays

11:30am. Enjoy the amazing FREE entertainment. Dallas Galleria-Level 3 Near the Children’s Play Place, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972-258-6313 www.slappyandmonday.com

Safari Nights Concert: Ice House

5-9pm. Dynamic, high energy, party hits. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas www.dallaszoo.com

18 | SUNDAY Happy Father’s Day! Dallas Farmers Market Open Daily!

10am-9pm. Daily. Free. Food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors. Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

Café on the Green at the Dallas Arboretum

11am-4pm. Enjoy BBQ paired with local beers and your special guy at Café on the Green and challenge your family to a trivia contest, answering questions about BBQ and Father’s Day. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

19 | MONDAY 2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Ages 7-14. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes plus extended playing classes available. Other camps Jul 10-14 & Jul 17-21. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

Lil’ Rangerettes Summer Camp 9am-1pm. Ages PK3-6th grade will learn a dance routine by the Jesuit Rangerettes with daily show offs at 12:15pm. $175. Register at www. jesuitrangerettes.org

20 | TUESDAY 2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

Lil’ Rangerettes Summer Camp 9am-1pm. Ages PK3-6th grade will learn a dance routine by the Jesuit

Rangerettes with daily show offs at 12:15pm. $175. Register at www.jesuitrangerettes.org

21 | WEDNESDAY 2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

Survivor Speaker Series

12:30pm. Hear testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees, and hidden children, as well as survivors of modern-day genocides. Series continues June 25. Free. Admission fees for Museum exhibits apply. Dallas Holocaust Museum, 211 N. Record St, Dallas 469-3995201 DallasHolocaustMuseum. org. See ad in this issue.

Lil’ Rangerettes Summer Camp

9am-1pm. Ages PK3-6th grade will learn a dance routine by the Jesuit Rangerettes with daily show offs at 12:15pm. $175. Register at www.jesuitrangerettes.org

22 | THURSDAY 2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas

Lil’ Rangerettes Summer Camp 9am-1pm. Ages PK3-6th grade. Register at www.jesuitrangerettes.org

Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes plus extended playing classes available. Other camps Jul 10-14 & Jul 17-21. Register at www.utdallas.edu/ chess. See ad in this issue.

Lil’ Rangerettes Summer Camp 9am-1pm. Ages PK3-6th grade. Register at www.jesuitrangerettes.org

Family Fun Fridays

10am-2pm. Petting zoo, face painting, music and more. Free with paid admission. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

Family Overnights at the Dallas Arboretum

6pm. Families experience the Arboretum at night with hikes, crafts, and special programs. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www. dallasarboretum.org

Movies At The Park: Free Movies Every Friday in June

24 | SATURDAY African Music Fest

9am-5pm. Lively performances featuring Kupira Marimba and Bandan Koro provide an entertaining backdrop while viewing the artwork of ZimSculpt. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org

Showtime Saturdays

11am-3pm. A variety of food trucks serve up delicious food to be available for park patrons. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas 214-7164500 www.klydewarrenpark.org

11:30am. Enjoy the amazing FREE entertainment provided by Galleria Dallas and our friends from Slappy’s Playhouse. Dallas Galleria - Level 3 Near the Children’s Play Place, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972-258-6313 www.slappyandmonday.com

23 | FRIDAY

Safari Nights Concert: Rebirth Brass Band

Thursday Food Trucks

2017 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas 9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Ages 7-14.

5-9pm. New Orleans brass and jazz. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas www. dallaszoo.com

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