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Welcome to February

s with each month, there is something to celebrate. So, Happy Valentine’s Day, American Heart Month, Create Romance Month, Great American Pie Month, Black History Month, National Cherry Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Grapefruit Month, National Weddings Month. Oh yes, there are more! So many distractions from what’s really important; don’t you think? How about celebrating the lives of our family and friends? Now that’s important. Just driving around in our communities or scrolling through social media, we can become overwhelmed by the many distractions for products and other things that we are enticed to purchase to make us better, in some way. Most of these are intended to make us feel like “all that matters is me.” When our world revolves around self-advancement and self-achievement, it tells us the dream is to get to the point where the world will merely serve us… that being served is more important than serving others. This couldn’t be further from the Gospel! God Himself left perfection to come down and serve us! We are called to be His reflection. Do you ever wonder how to break the world’s barrier and seek to serve as Christ did? Let’s look at a few simple ways to serve and help bring us back to where God desires us to be. First, remember that in every moment of every day, God is with us. Serve other people at meals before you serve yourself, such a simple act. Meet a need of someone without acknowledgment. Find something that is merely a “want” for you and give it to someone who it’s a “need” for. Serve others with your family; find a way to serve your community together. And, smile more! You would be amazed how this internally makes a stranger feel noticed. Plus, it’s really great when they smile back. Hey, do we even have a “Smile at a Stranger Day?”

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45

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Smiling releases endorphins, which are our bodies’ feel-good hormones. They serve as natural painkillers with no side-effects. What’s interesting is that it’s the smile itself that releases the endorphins, not the attitude behind it.

Not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day. Or at least every day you think it (because we know you think it). Go on; tell your spouse you love them. It’s one of the most important compliments you can give them. Sure, he already knows, but it’s kind of nice to hear it said now and then. Wouldn’t you agree? Happy Valentine’s Day!

Looking for a dental scrub? Try munching on sesame seeds. That’s right; these humble seeds can be used to gently remove plaque and tarter without damaging teeth. Simply pop a handful of sesame seeds into your mouth and chew them up, but don’t swallow them. Then dry brush your teeth with your toothbrush while the seeds are still in your mouth. They will act as a scrub and delicately scour the surface of stained teeth. Who knew?

Cleaners + Pregnancy If you simply must clean while you’re pregnant, choose non-toxic or organic brand cleaners. Avoid mold cleaners, oven cleaners and Clorox bleach altogether. It’s important to steer clear of dangerous chemicals and overpowering, toxic fumes during this fragile period of development. Most likely, your heightened sense of smell won’t let you near them anyway. It’s just one of the wonderful ways our bodies know how to keep us safe… even if we (or our nesting instincts) don’t. Nauseous are we?

don’t share utensils Don’t put your baby’s feeding spoon in your mouth or offer your baby a bite from yours. Cavity-causing bacteria can be passed through mom’s saliva into baby’s mouth. That’s one thing we don’t want to give our babies! Since decay can happen as soon as baby teeth first appear, it’s just best to keep our silverware separate.

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q&a Mercedes, mom of 1 toddler Q. My boy is scared of his toothbrush; I have tried several brands. Any suggestions about this? A. It’s alright. Teaching your toddler to take care of his teeth is just one way you can show your growing child how to take responsibility for his body. This can be a challenge when little kids are motivated mainly by fun and pleasure, not by health and necessity. Make it fun for him by singing the alphabet while he is brushing his teeth. If you are using a rotary toothbrush, get a regular toddler banana brush. You can find it online. And just keep brushing and he will get used to it. Visit your pediatric dentist for more helpful tips. Elizabeth Joseph, DDS | Irving Kids Dentist www.irvingkidsdentist.com

Camelia, Want-to-be mom Q. After a discussion with my husband, I am curious about the timing for taking a pregnancy test. A. Pregnancy tests are most accurate if done two weeks after a missed period with regular cycles. It is not recommended to do immediately after missing a period as more often than not a false positive could result and then become negative causing unnecessary emotional distress. It’s best to take the test first thing in the morning when your urine is most concentrated and it’ll contain the highest levels of hCG. If you get a negative result, simply test again in a few days! Dr. Munira Dudhbhai, MD | Lewisville Women’s Care www.lewisvillewomenscare.com

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Q. I’ m a single mom that is considering a road trip with my kids. Is there a check list of must do’s for my car before we head out? A. Yes, road trip safety is important. First, make sure your car is in good working order by having a tuneup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that you have your tires, battery, belts, fluids and air conditioner checked. Consider subscribing to a roadside assistance plan; best for knowing who to call in an emergency. Check what kind of assistance your policy includes carefully. Make sure suitcases, strollers, and anything else stowed in an open cargo area are battened down. Of course, make sure to have plenty of water/juice and snacks! And for you, mom, make sure you get a good night’s sleep before hitting the road.

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Author, Emily Stroud, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (one of a few women in the world) Stroud believes well-planned financial planning can be a source of joy, security and hope. She is committed to approach financial planning from a Christian faith perspective, and readers will find that this book will equip them to be good stewards of their money, not just for personal gain, but to benefit others as well.

A surprising link between your teeth, real food and life-changing natural health. Dr. Steven Lin, a Dentist and Dental Nutritionist, merges dental health and science to reveal how the right nutrition can improve your teeth and overall health. Learn how crooked teeth may be the result of a nutritional problem, and how parents can prevent braces by feeding children the right foods.

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An Unexpected

BY T I F FA N Y D O E R R G U E R ZO N

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efore our daughter was born, my husband and I thought we were prepared for parenthood. Financially stable and in our thirties, it was the perfect time to have a baby. I was even starting out with more knowledge of childcare than the average new mom, because as a Family Practice physician assistant, my patients were often infants and children. But, just to be safe, and in accordance with our dual Type-A personalities, my husband and I took childbirth classes, read books, and meticulously planned everything from the daycare to the type of diapers we would use. We were ready. But we weren’t ready when our daughter Mia was born severely underweight, with her umbilical cord wrapped several times around her neck. Fortunately, other than being undernourished, she was otherwise healthy. She nursed well, so the hospital sent us home with our baby, who weighed barely four pounds. The next weeks passed in a blur of doctor visits, diapers, and feeding her every hour-and-a-half around the clock. We were beyond exhausted. At that time in my life, I was fully immersed in my career and I planned to go back to work after a generous four-month maternity leave. I didn’t need to work; I wanted to. I had toiled long and hard to gain acceptance into—then survive—the rigorous PA (Physician Assistant) Program. Plus, I loved my job. I knew that my baby would need me, but I was positive that I could balance it all. Then, the colic began. My baby didn’t just cry, she shrieked in a blood-curdling, ear-piercing way. This auditory assault went on most hours of the day and usually part of the night.

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My world narrowed to our house and our baby. I would get up in the morning, feed her, change her, and when the screaming began, I would put her in a front-pack baby carrier. Mia didn’t like to be held in my arms—only in a front-pack, snug against my chest. I would spend my day walking around the house with her in the carrier, or standing in one place, rocking back and forth from one foot to the other. Remaining in constant motion was tiring, but if I stopped moving or sat down, the screaming would begin anew. The pediatrician told us that there was nothing physically wrong with our daughter; she was growing and gaining weight. The doctor called it colic, but didn’t have a solution… and neither did I. What kind of PA was I? I’d spent my career helping others but I couldn’t help my own child! My husband and I tried everything: gas relief drops, driving her around in the car, many different baby gadgets. I changed my diet in case something in my milk was bothering her. Nothing worked. I didn’t have a plan for this. We soldiered on, focusing on getting through one day at a time. I did just about everything standing up—eating, watching TV, even reading. The howling never ceased for long. There were days I didn’t get dressed, didn’t brush my teeth or shower. I seldom went out, or invited others in. Both my husband’s family and my own lived across the country, so it was just us—me, my husband and a shrieking baby. I walked the house in a fog of worry. Did the doctor miss something? What was I doing wrong? I loved her so much, and all she did was yell at me! By the time my four-month maternity leave was over, I was more than ready for a break—and eager to go back to my job that I loved. The colic had lessened,

but Mia still refused to take a bottle, didn’t nap, and cried when not being held. I didn’t know if the daycare would accept her. But I was determined, even desperate, to go back to work. I needed to resume my career, not for financial reasons, but because being a PA was who I was. The daycare director waved away my concerns. “We have lots of infants here who have never taken a bottle; but they take one here. And we’ve heard lots of babies cry,” she said. When I tried to explain the way in which my child cried, she smiled patronizingly. It was obvious that she thought I was a hysterical new mom. I dropped Mia off at the daycare for a few hours. She screamed the whole time. The director then said that I should leave her for a whole day, telling me in firm tones that my baby would take the bottle and calm down when she got hungry enough. With that, I left her for eight hours. When I arrived to pick her up after the first full day of care, I could hear the screams as soon as I entered the building. I rushed to the infant room and took my frantic child from a wild-eyed attendant. As I left, more than one worker stopped to inform me that they had never heard a baby scream that loud or for that long. Oh boy; I couldn’t put my child through that experience again. After much deliberation and soul searching, I decided to stay home; leaving my career—and what felt like a significant portion of myself—behind. Certainly my experience was nothing compared to what parents of disabled or medically fragile babies endure, but those first few months of colic stripped me to my core. It forced me to live from hour to hour, and focus on the basics of daily living—on survival. Once I was home for good, my baby thrived, but I didn’t. Being forced into staying home sparked an identity crisis in me. Until then, I hadn’t realized how much of my personhood was wrapped up in my profession. To work through my feelings, I started writing in a journal. I discovered a passion for writing, and a creative part of me that had been buried began to emerge. I slowly began to feel better, becoming comfortable being “just” a mom. Mia grew into a delightful, happy child. And I grew into the woman—and mother—that I was meant to be. If my first child had been a “normal” baby, I would’ve gone back to work as planned. That wouldn’t have been a bad choice, but I now feel that this difficult experience was a gift. Staying home has not only given me time with my children, but the identity crisis that it caused made me re-examine what I really wanted in life. Today I’m a writer — a career that I doubt I would’ve had the time or energy to develop had I remained on the work/daycare treadmill. Writing feeds my soul in a way that my medical career did not, and being home and able to focus on my children’s needs while putting aside my own has changed me in a fundamental way. I don’t know why my baby was so miserable, but I do know that she needed me. And perhaps more importantly and in ways I never expected, I needed her. Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and mother of three children. Read more of her writing at www.TDGuerzon.com

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1 | THURSDAY Penguin Days at the Dallas Zoo 9am-4pm At the zoo, winter means the temperature is dropping – and so are the prices! Visit the African penguins along with all your other animal friends during the Penguin Days promotion, which offers a daily discounted admission price of $7, free for children 2 and younger. $10 for parking. Dallas Zoo, 650 South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas www.dallaszoo.com See ad in this issue.

Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo 2-4pm Come out to the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo where the whole family can enjoy this special annual event. Classic events like barrel racing and bull riding

are sure to excite the senses. See website for the all details and ticket information. A second rodeo will be each day at 7:30pm. Through February 3. Will Rogers Coliseum, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr, Fort Worth www.fwssr.com

ic dinosaurs that move and roar. This annual exhibit features a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Dilophosaurus and eight other dinosaur species. This year’s exhibit includes a new outdoor fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists. Kiddos can even climb on stationary baby dinosaurs for photo ops. The exhibit is included in the price of general admission. See website for all dates. Exhibit open through February 18. Tickets start at $10. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney www. heardmuseum.org

Harry Potter Book Night 6:30-7:30pm The magic of Hogwarts comes to the Frisco Library with games, activities and crafts at our fourth annual Harry Potter party. All activities located on second floor. This venue is wheelchair accessible. Free. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco www. friscolibrary.com

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11am-12pm Come to the Haggard Library for an interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or short attention spans. Activities are designed to stimulate the senses and promote learning - read books, sing songs, move around and have fun! Visit the children’s desk or email sensorystorytime@ plano. gov for more info and to check availability. Ages 3 & up. Free. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano www. plano.gov

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Toddler Time 10-10:30am Come to the Parr Library for age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months. Free. Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano www.plano.gov

2 | FRIDAY Daddy/Daughter Valentine’s Dance 5-9pm Dance the night away at the McKinney Community Center with your little angel at this Valentine’s dance for fathers and daughters. There are two dance sessions: -Princess Dance for girls ages 3–8, from 5–6:30pm; -Passport to Paris Dance is for girls over age 8, from 7:30–9pm. Activities for the evening include music and dancing with a live DJ, a delicious dinner, and photos. Dinner is included. Photos for an additional charge. Preregistration and payment are required for each person attending. $20 per person for McKinney residents; $25 for nonresidents. For girls 3 years and up. 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney www.mckinneytexas.org

3 | SATURDAY Belles and Boots Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance 5-7pm (for ages 3-7); 7:309:30pm (for ages 8-15). The evening includes dinner, danc-

ing, a professional 5x7 photo, and more! Registration is required. $16 per person. The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St., Garland www.Garlandparks.com

North Dallas Toy Show 9am-3pm Enjoy perusing more than 90 vendor tables of vintage toys and collectibles, including Hot Wheels, Transformers, Matchbox cars, DC and Marvel comic books, trading cards, Star Wars action figures and more. Viewed as the largest toy show in Dallas, the event takes place on the first Saturday of every month. $2; free for kids 11 and younger. Dallas Events Center, 4343 Sigma Rd #600, Farmers Branch www. northdallastoyshow.wixsite. com/toys

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Family Day at the Samurai Collection 1-3pm Discover The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection for free during Family Days on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy family-oriented guided tours and art activities. Each month a new aspect of samurai art and culture is explored. This collection is one of the most complete and largest of its type in the world and is displayed in the only museum outside Japan who focus is samurai armor. For kids ages 4 and up. Free. 2501 N Harwood St, Dallas www.harwooddistrict.com

The Dallas Opera’s The Three Little Pigs 2-4pm The Dallas Opera’s newest production is an ad-

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aptation of The Three Little Pigs, based on music from operas by W.A. Mozart, adapted by John Davies. This children’s opera, sung in English, tells the classic tale with an emphasis on the importance of reading and harnessing a love for learning as the three piggies do their best to keep Wolfgang Bigbad at bay. The lobby will open for fun activities including crafts at 12:30pm. $5; parking $15 and up. 2403 Flora St, Dallas www.dallasopera.org/family

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Now offering indoor swim lessons at Carpenter Rec Center in Plano. Book your outdoor lessons now!

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10:30-11am Saturday Morning Kids Drop-in Storytime begins Saturday, January 6 in the First Floor Program Room of the Richardson Public Library. Children and their parents or adult caregivers will participate in stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, and puppetry. This program is geared for ages 3-7, however, all ages are welcome to drop in. Every Saturday through April 28. Free. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Dr, Richardson www.cor.net/ index.aspx?page=23&recordid=12250

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Chess develops reading, math, critical and analytical skills, and builds character and self-esteem. Just don’t tell the kids... they think chess is fun! Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7 to 14 on the UT Dallas campus. Camp includes a T-shirt, chess board and pieces, trophy, certiﬁcate, score book, group photo, snacks and drinks. The UT Dallas Chess Team recently tied for second at the college championships for the Western Hemisphere (North, Central and South Americas).

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2-9:30pm Dress up for Frisco Parks and Rec’s annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, this year with a Beauty and the Beast theme with dancing and light refreshments. Photo sessions are available beginning 15 minutes before each dance. Ticket may be purchased online at etix.com, by calling 800/514-3849, or in person at the Frisco Athletic Center. For more information, call 972/292-6521. Ages are recommendations only but you must attend the time reserved with your ticket: 2–3:30pm for kids in preK–K; 4–5:30pm for first–second grades; 6–7:30pm for third– fourth grades; 8–9:30pm for fifth–sixth grades. $20 per person for Frisco residents; $25 nonresidents. Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco www.friscofun.org/1187/ Daddy-Daughter-Dance

4 | SUNDAY The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 1:30-3pm The illustrations of beloved children’s author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a display of color and artistry like you’ve never seen before in this Southwest premiere. Visit the worlds of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show The Very Hungry Caterpillar. DCT audiences are among the first to experience the largerthan-life world of 75 loveable puppets that will delight and captivate people of all ages. Check website for all dates and show times. Through Feb. 25. Tickets from $17. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas www.dct.org

5 | MONDAY Dallas Farmers Market 11am-7pm Come visit the 26,000 square foot food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors, and seating areas both inside and out where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in a view of the Dallas skyline or observing the market-goers. Open daily. 920 S Harwood, Dallas www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

6 | TUESDAY First Tuesdays at the DMA 11am-2pm Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Meet in the Center for Creative Connections (C3). First Tuesday programming is specifically designed for children ages five and under, but all ages are welcome. Theme February 6: The Way I Feel. Free. 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas https://dma.org/ programs-family-programs/ first-tuesdays

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timeout 7 | WEDNESDAY Dinosaurs Live! 9am-5pm Travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with 10 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. This annual exhibit features a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Dilophosaurus and eight other dinosaur species. This year’s exhibit includes a new outdoor fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists. Kiddos can even climb on stationary baby dinosaurs for photo ops. The exhibit is included in the price of general admission. See website for all dates. Exhibit open through February 18. Tickets start at $10. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney www. heardmuseum.org

8 | THURSDAY Owl Prowl Night Hike 8-10pm Come to the Trinity River Audubon Center where visitors will take a guided night hike through the Great Trinity Forest and explore how your senses change with the setting of the sun. Learn how nocturnal animals have adapted to the night life. The night will end with roasting s’mores over the fire. Please dress appropriately for the weather. For questions, call 214/309-5801 or email trac@audubon.org. $15 online; $20 at the door. 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas trinityriver.audubon.org/programs/ owl-prowl-night-hikes

9 | FRIDAY Home School Days: Predator vs Prey 11am-12pm Elementary to Middle School students learn the importance of predators and prey within the food web and ecosystem. After an outdoor game, students get to meet some of our local live predators and their prey! For kids ages 6-13 years. $20 per student $10 per additional sibling. Backyard Wildlife Resource Center, 406 W Belt Line Rd,

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The Wizard of Oz at the Artisan 7:30-9:30pm Like so many girls her age, Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in the beloved tale that celebrates the joy and healing power of home. Runs through March 17. See website for all dates and show times. Tickets start at $10. 418 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst www.artisanct.com

10 | SATURDAY Monster Jam 7-9pm Monster Jam is an incredible family friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels, Monster Jam monster trucks. These 12 feet tall, 10,000 pound machines will bring you to the edge of your seat, racing and ripping up a custom designed obstacle track to soar over or smash through. The biggest names in the sport will be here. Tickets start at $24. AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington www.monsterjam.com

Comedy and Magic Show 2-3:30pm Get ready as the Addison Improv brings you an amazing magic show featuring not one, but two very talented magicians. This is a show designed to have you in awe no matter your age. With a combination of comedy and magic, the fun doesn’t stop. The doors will open one hour prior to show start time so you can enjoy lunch before the show. For all ages but recommended for 4 years and older. $10 general admission. Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Rd #250, Dallas www.improvaddison.com

Hearts in the Park 3-8pm Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hearts in the Park! Enjoy family-friendly crafts,

dance lessons and sweet treats, followed by a movie on the lawn. Movie start time: 6:30pm. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas www. klydewarrenpark.org/ThingsTo-Do/events/hearts-in-thepark-2017.html

Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance 7-9pm Enjoy an evening of music and dancing at the Plano Event Center for fathers (or other significant male in the family) and young ladies, 4–14 years. The night features a free photo booth and a professional photographer and caricature artist available for additional fee if you choose. Each young lady will get a special thank you gift at the end of the night. Registration is required for each adult and each child attending. Register online at apm.activecommunities.com/planoparksandrec. $20 per person for residents; $24 per person for nonresidents. Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano www.plano.gov/204/ Parks-Recreation

11 | SUNDAY Valentine’s Open Skate 1-3pm Head to the Allen Community Ice Rink for the Valentine’s Open Skate. Entry will be buy-one, get-one free, so you and your date can have a fun-filled day. Fun for all ages. $5 entry; $3 skate rental. Allen Event Center, 200 E Stacy Rd, Allen www.cityofallen.org/1391/Allen-Community-Ice-Rink

you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in a view of the Dallas skyline or observing the market-goers. Open daily. 920 S Harwood, Dallas www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

13 | TUESDAY Little Cupid’s Corner 10am-12pm Kids are invited to Cupid’s Corner for a Valentine-themed celebration!. The fun begins at 10am, and guests are invited to come and go from 10am to noon. Children will make an adorable Valentine craft to take home and enjoy a Valentine’s treat. This event is geared for pre-school through elementary ages. Free. Blue House Too, 934 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen www.watterscreek.com

City of Lake Dallas’ Mardi Gras 5 -9pm Celebrate all that is Mardi Gras – music, parades and food. “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!” In other words, “Let the Good Times Roll!” Wear your festive greens, purples and golds and collect all the beads you can as the amazing floats pass by during the parade. Visit with your neighbors and stroll the vendor market. Be sure to check out all the entries in the mask contest. Free. Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main St, Lake Dallas www. lakedallas.com

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12 | MONDAY Dallas Farmers Market 11am-7pm Come visit the 26,000 square foot food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors, and seating areas both inside and out where

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Toddler Time 10-10:30am Come to the Parr Library for age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Ages 1836 months. Free. Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano www.plano.gov

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5-7pm This is the tale, based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Pinkalicious the Musical is about learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation. See website for all dates and times. Runs through March 24. $11 adults; $7 children age 12 and younger. 418 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst www.artisanct.com

17 | SATURDAY Chinese New Year Festival 1-8pm 2018 is the Year of the Dog, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art is getting ready for one amazing paw-ty for our 19th annual Chinese New Year Festival! Come to Klyde Warren Park, where families will celebrate with art activities and demonstrations, food, fireworks, and a main stage filled with a list of talented performers, old and new. Bring along your dog for puppy portraits. Fun for all ages. Free. 2012 Woodall Rogers Freeway, Dallas www.klydewarrenpark.org/

North American Reptile Breeders Convention and Trade Show 10am-5pm Top reptile breeders from all over the world showcase and sell their cap-

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tive born reptiles at this huge trade show. Thousands of reptiles - including snakes, frogs, turtles, geckos, iguanas, tortoises and more - will be on display and available for purchase. Reptile enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy reptile encounters, speakers and more. Event also runs 11am-4pm on Sunday, February 18. Admission, good for both days, is $15 for adults, $8 for children 5-12, free for ages 4 and younger. Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington www.narbc.com

Autism Awareness Family Celebration 9-11am On selected days, the DMA opens early for children with autism and their families to enjoy art together in a fun environment. Participants can participate in staff-led gallery experiences and art-making activities in the studio. Families may enjoy an interactive performance with a music therapist, relax in a sensory room facilitated by occupational therapy students from Texas Woman’s University, and, for kids over age 12, there will be a gallery tour just for them—all before public hours. Families are also invited to stay when the museum opens to enjoy additional family programming. Email access@DMA.org if you have questions about the content of the event or need more information about what to expect. Go online to sign up for the museum’s Autism Awareness Family Celebrations newsletters. Registration for Autism Awareness Family Celebrations is available one month prior to event dates. Free but must register. $12 parking. DMA, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas www.dma.org

Beauty and Bach 7:30-9pm & February 18th 2:30pm. TX Avant Chamber Ballet returns to Moody Performance Hall with an exciting triple bill of works from the 19th, 20th and 21st century all with live music: George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, Katie Cooper’s Appalachian Spring, and Aurora’s Wedding - Sleeping Beauty Act 3. The evening opens with George

Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, one of the most iconic works by the choreographer and one of the most musical set to Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. Next will be the world premiere of Katie Cooper’s Appalachian Spring, featuring Copland’s 13 member orchestra suite arrangement and neo-classical dancing. Closing the program is the grandeur and classicism of Aurora’s Wedding - Sleeping Beauty Act 3. Tickets $20-$55, Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas www.avantchamberballet.org

18 | SUNDAY The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 4:30-6pm The illustrations of beloved children’s author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a display of color and artistry like you’ve never seen before in this Southwest premiere. Visit the worlds of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar. DCT audiences are among the first to experience the largerthan-life world of 75 loveable puppets that will delight and captivate people of all ages. Check website for all dates and show times. Through Feb. 25. Tickets from $17. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas www.dct.org

Dinosaurs Live! 9am-5pm Travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with 10 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. This annual exhibit features a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Dilophosaurus and eight other dinosaur species. This year’s exhibit includes a new outdoor fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists. Kiddos can even climb on stationary baby dinosaurs for photo ops. The exhibit is included in the price of general admission. See website

for all dates. Exhibit open through February 18. Tickets start at $10. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney www. heardmuseum.org

Saturday Morning Kids 10:30-11am Saturday Morning Kids Drop-in Storytime begins Saturday, January 6 in the First Floor Program Room of the Richardson Public Library. Children and their parents or adult caregivers will participate in stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, and puppetry. This program is geared for ages 3-7, however, all ages are welcome to drop in. Every Saturday through April 28. Free. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Dr, Richardson www.cor.net/ index.aspx?page=23&recordid=12250

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Penguin Days at the Dallas Zoo 9am-4pm At the zoo, winter means the temperature is dropping – and so are the prices! Visit the African penguins along with all your other animal friends during the Penguin Days promotion, which offers a daily discounted admission price of $7, free for children 2 and younger. $10 for parking. Dallas Zoo, 650 South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas www.dallaszoo. com See ad in this issue.

20 | TUESDAY Dallas Farmers Market 11am-7pm Come visit the 26,000 square foot food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors, and seating areas both inside and out where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in a view of the Dallas skyline or observing the market-goers. Open daily. 920 S Harwood, Dallas www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

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1:30-2:30pm ArtSparks is an art appreciation and visual literacy program designed by the Allen Arts Alliance. ArtSparks gives children the opportunity to interact with and explore great works of art, participate in engaging discussion, and reinforce concepts with hands-on activities. Students will leave with their own works of art. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up. The fun takes place in the Children’s Program Room. Free. Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen www.cityofallen.org

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22 | THURSDAY Teen Book Club 6-7pm Register online and meet in the Storytime Room at the Smith Public Library for the monthly Teen Book Club, the first Thursday of the month through April. The first 35 kids to sign up in the Teen Room receive a free copy of that month’s book. Snacks and drinks provided. This month’s book: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson. Free. Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd #300, Wylie www.wylietexas. gov/library.php

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Dance Club for Special Needs 6:30-9:30pm Come join a fun night of dancing along with other fun activities each month at the Plano Senior Recreation Center to help increase socialization, self-esteem, and physical exercise. Light refreshments are provided. Parents are asked to pick up participants rather than arrange for public transportation. For questions, call Dianne Dillion at 972/941-7272. Register online with this code:196643. For all ages. $15. 401 W 16th St, Plano www.plano.gov/204/ Parks-Recreation

12-2pm This is the tale, based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Pinkalicious the Musical is about learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation. See website for all dates and times. Runs through March 24. $11 adults; $7 children age 12 and younger. 418 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst www.artisanct.com

Dallas Blooms 9am-5pm The Dallas Arboretum is happy to present the theme “A World of Flowers.” Each week during Dallas Blooms showcases different regions of the world. This annual event is one of the largest floral festivals in the southwest, with over a 100 varieties of spring bulbs exploding with color and 500,000 blooms that will dazzle you. Join us at the International Crossroads Village, located in Pecan Grove, where we will share the cultures around the world. See website for ticket information. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas www. dallasarboretum.org/blooms

25 | SUNDAY Mary Poppins Jr. 2-4pm Watch local actors in this kid-friendly musical favorite based on the original story by P.L. Travers. Fun for the whole family. $14 adults; $9 children 9 and younger. The Actors Conservatory Theatre, 359 Lake Park Dr., Suite 118, Lewisville www.getintotheact.org/

26 | MONDAY Dallas Blooms 9am-5pm The Dallas Arboretum is happy to present the theme “A World of Flowers.” Each week during Dallas Blooms showcases different

regions of the world. This annual event is one of the largest floral festivals in the southwest, with over a 100 varieties of spring bulbs exploding with color and 500,000 blooms that will dazzle you. Join us at the International Crossroads Village, located in Pecan Grove, where we will share the cultures around the world. See website for ticket information. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms

Mommy and Me Mondays 10am-2pm Bring the kids and join us at the Dallas Arboretum in the Pecan Grove every Monday during Blooms Festival. There will be facepainting, a petting zoo, and an interactive performance from KinderMusik. Free with paid admission. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas www.dallasarboretum. org/visit/calendar#

27 | TUESDAY Penguin Days at the Dallas Zoo 9am-4pm At the zoo, winter means the temperature is dropping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and so are the prices! Visit the African penguins along with all your other animal friends during the Penguin Days promotion, which offers a daily discounted admission price of $7, free for children 2 and younger. $10 for parking. Dallas Zoo, 650 South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas www.dallaszoo.com See ad in this issue.

28 | WEDNESDAY Sensory Storytime 4-5pm Come to the Davis Library for an interactive, inclusive storytime ideal for children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorders,

sensory integration challenges, or short attention spans. Activities are designed to stimulate the senses and promote learning - read books, sing songs, move around and have fun! Visit the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk or email sensorystorytime@plano.gov for more info and to check availability. Ages 3 & up. Free. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano www.plano.gov

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APRIL 22 Prego Expo Dallas 11:30am. Come to the national pregnancy, parenting and baby event filled with knowledgeable vendors, experts and lots of goodies that will assist with Before, During and After the Bump. Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door. www. ThePregoExpo.com. See ad in this issue.

JUNE 11-15 2018 Summer Chess Camp at UT Dallas Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. Morning (9amnoon) and afternoon (1-4pm) plus extended playing classes available. Other camps Jun 18-22, Jul 16-20 & Jul 23-27. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

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