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Put PLAY in your day! Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA for FREE! The action-packed day will feature fun activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy family games, sports challenges, swimming, snacks, giveaways and more. Activities vary by location, contact your local YMCA for specific offerings.

Healthy Kids Day Locations Citrus County: Citrus County Branch YMCA in Inverness 352.586.4390 Hernando County: Hernando County Branch YMCA in Spring Hill 352.688.9622 Hillsborough County: Bob Sierra Youth & Family Center in Carrollwood 813.962.3220 YMCA Camp Cristina in Riverview 813.677.8400 Pasco County: James P. Gills Family Branch in Trinity 727.375.9622

Pinellas County: Clearwater Branch YMCA in Clearwater 727.461.9622 High Point Branch YMCA in Clearwater 727.507.9622 Greater Ridgecrest Branch YMCA in Largo 727.559.0500 Bardmoor Branch YMCA in Largo 727.394.9622 Greater Palm Harbor Branch YMCA in Palm Harbor 727.787.9622 North Pinellas Branch YMCA at John Chesnut Park 727.772.9622 Jim & Heather Gills YMCA in St. Petersburg 727.328.9622

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28 TAKE CARE OF YOU Be your best and don’t neglect your needs

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34 CELEBRATING MOTHER EARTH Family-friendly events happening across bay area

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I’ve got a spring in my step because this is a beautiful time of year. The extra boost of sunshine just seems to make everyone happier and kinder.

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It’s also time to give our gardens and yards some TLC and the timing couldn’t be more perfect with Earth Day arriving on the 22nd. Of course we should be concerned about the environment and the kind of world we’ll leave for future generations year-round, but Earth Day provides the opportunity for us to really reflect on this fact. Celebrate the day at familyfriendly events across the Bay area. You can check out some on page 36.

Kimberley Brown Smith Associate Editor Contributing Writers Amy Gall Lindsay Perez Mark Heller Lauren Hoyt-Williams Peter Gorski, MD, MPA Chris Kuhn Calendar and Neighborhood Stories Elyse Cohen Graphic Artist Susan Margolis Marketing Director Todd A. Varde Sales Director Cathy Munch Account Executive Nicole Puglisi Sales & Special Events Krayl Funch Sales & Marketing Assistant Jeanine McLeod Photography

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Get the kids involved in conservation at home. Teach them to recycle. Let them help you find Florida-friendly plants for your landscaping. Head outside to plant them and you’ve got family time, fun and learning all rolled into one. The weather makes this a great time to head over to Busch Gardens and check out the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun children’s area. The little ones will love hanging out with Elmo and all his friends. Plus, we have some tips to help you choose a summer camp on page 8. Don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook and get daily updates, enter contests, share pictures and chat with other families. You can check us out at TBParenting. com, too. Enjoy the day, enjoy your loved ones and remember to take some time for yourself. Hope to see you out at an event!

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The ABCs of choosing a summer camp BY KIMBERLEY BROWN SMITH

It’s right up there at the top of the to-do-list: sign kids up for summer camp.

“Many families want to have variety in the summer experience and will choose to send their kids to different ones.”

Only one of my boys is school-age right now and he’s still young enough to attend a daycare type program. But I know the time is coming when he and his brothers will crave the activity-filled summer that other camps can offer.

For parents considering a sleepaway camp, you have to explore whether your child is emotionally ready to spend a couple of weeks away from home without mom and dad to tuck them in.

More than six million children attend summer camp each year, according to the National Camp Association. There are sports camps, arts and crafts programs, sleepaway sites and more. So, how do you go about choosing the right one? Sean Nienow, director of the NCA, says there is no one criteria that should be at the top of parents’ list. “You want to look at the activities, session length and culture of the camp to make sure they’re a good fit for your child,” Nienow says. If your child’s not into arts and crafts, a camp with that focus is probably not the best choice, he says. But many parents want to expose their children to a variety of activities and experiences and that’s just fine, Nienow says. “Choosing more than one camp is definitely appropriate,” he says.

“Some [children] are ready at five, but most are more like seven,” Nienow says. He warns parents that a little homesickness is normal, saying two weeks is a good minimum for having the kids away from home. “Sometimes it takes a couple days for the child to settle in and then they have the time of their life.” And even though you’ll miss them, there are many benefits of summer camp. It can help your child develop independence, build their self-esteem and teach them leadership skills, experts say. “Camp is full of memorable experiences that stay with you for a lifetime,” Nienow says. “It can be full of firsts – first canoe trips, first romances, first lifelong friendships.” Take a look at our summer camp listings at TBParenting.com for information on a variety of programs across the Tampa Bay area.

Get in touch with your wild side.

Summer camp at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island is a time to make new friends of the four-legged and two-legged variety, come face-to-face with a giraffe, plunge down water slides, ride a dive coaster, and create lasting memories. Summer camps are offered for students going into preschool through eighth grade and are offered weekly June-August.

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Now through May 31. DA VINCI AFTER DARK LECTURE SERIES* Join MOSI for a lecture series exploring the genius that was Da Vinci. Topics will feature discussion on religion, invention, and an exploration into the mind of Da Vinci. Lecture series includes admission to MOSI’s special exhibition, DA VINCI - THE GENIUS and cash bar. MOSI Member: $12 per person Nonmember: $20 per person Group of 10 or more: $15 per person

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Chasing the Clouds Away Busch Gardens debuts Sesame Street-themed playland Sunny days are ahead for parents and kids alike. Sesame Street Safari of Fun opened at Busch Gardens on March 27. The 2.5-acre play area within the adventure park is an oasis of fun with rides and adventures just for kids. And, of course, there are plenty of opportunities for hugs and high fives from the lovable characters. Air Grover, a coaster that parents and kids can ride together, is the area’s centerpiece. Plus, there’s a 3,000 square foot water play area, surrounded by a wall for parents to sit, supervise – and relax. And at Sesame Street Safari of Fun kids can enjoy unique versions of the characters. Elmo has tribal-inspired face paint, while Bert and Ernie wear safari gear.

Plus, Busch Gardens now has 44 spots for families with strollers so parents can skip the tram. No extra fee is required; you only need to ask for it at the tollbooths. Spaces are limited, though. Once inside, the kids can grab a version of the park map designed

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Families also can share breakfast or lunch with the characters. The experience is offered on a regular basis. Check availability at www. sesamestreetsafarioffun.com or call 1-888-800-5447. Characters visit each table as your family enjoys a buffet meal. You also are called up table by table to have your photo taken with the furry friends. The menu includes items sure to please both adults and kids. Visitors also can head over to the Timbuktu 4-D theater to watch “Sesame Street presents Lights, Camera, Imagination!”

Parents can enjoy the free, commemorative preschool pass that Busch Gardens is offering. All kids ages 5 and younger can take advantage of free admission in 2010. Parents just need to sign up at www.sesamestreetsafarioffun. com, then bring proof of age to the front gate.

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just for them. It highlights all the appropriate attractions, including Sesame Street Safari of Fun, Jungala and the kiddie rides in Timbuktu, empowering the little ones to plan their day. Sesame Street characters perform daily in the Sunny Day Theater, with meet and greets after the show.

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You can even celebrate your child’s birthday at Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Your little guest of honor will enjoy hugs from the beloved furry friends, a special birthday cake and a rousing Muppet version of “Happy Birthday,” not to mention all the fun rides, water play, shows and attractions of Sesame Street Safari of Fun. So, head on over to Busch Gardens. A good time is waiting.

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Here’s a closer look at what you’ll find at Sesame Street Safari of Fun.

Rides/Attractions Air Grover: A junior coaster full of fun turns and mini-dives. Min. Height: 38 inches accompanied/ 41 inches unaccompanied Bert & Ernie’s Watering Hole: A wildly fun adventure filled with bubblers, geysers, jets, dumping buckets and more. The Count’s Zambezi Rally: A kid-size car ride that goes on a jaunt through desert and tribal trails. Max. Height: 56 inches

Telly’s Jungle Jam: Explore sounds, shapes and shadows in this engaging play area. Elmo’s Treehouse Trek: A three-story hideaway to play hide-and-seek, discover new levels of fun and get a bird’s eye view of the play land. Cookie Monster’s Canopy Crawl: Climb, crawl and explore this three-story net climb. Slimey’s Sahara Sand: A fun-filled, sand-filled beachy oasis.

Zoe-patra & the Hippos of the Nile: A flume ride through the famed river. Height requirement: Must be between 36 and 56 inches tall.

Oscar’s Swamp Stomp: Stomp, splash and play in this cool water play area.

Snuffy’s Elephant Romp: Fly around and up and down on Snuffy’s fun elephant friends. Min. Height: 56 inches unaccompanied/ 36 accompanied

SHOWS “A is For Africa” in the Sunny Day Theater, a 15-minute stage show starring Elmo, Abby, Zoe, Grover and Cookie Monster presented several times daily, followed by a character meet and greet.

Elmo’s Safari Go-Round: A tribal-inspired carousel with Elmo and his friends. Min. Height: 56 inches unaccompanied/ 36 inches accompanied Rosita’s Djembe Fly-Away: A swing ride through the jungle that sends kids whirling above the African canopy. Max. Height: Must be under 42 inches tall. Big Bird’s Whirly Birdie: It’s funny side up on this delightfully playful Ferris wheel ride. Min. Height: 56 inches unaccompanied/ 36 inches accompanied

Sesame Street presents “Lights, Camera, Imagination!”: Playing in Timbuktu’s 4-D theater, this new movie features Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and other lovable Sesame Street characters trying to save the Sesame Street Film Festival. DINING Dine with Elmo and Friends: Share breakfast or lunch with Elmo and his friends on select days at an outdoor dining facility in Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Breakfast is $18 adults and $15 children; lunch is $23 adults and $17 children. Breakfast and lunch prices include one free 6x8 photo.

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what’s happening Get Ready for Karamu XXII at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo

Join the area’s top business and community leaders at Karamu XXII, the signature annual black tie gala at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Hosted by the trustees of the Lowry Park Zoological Society, this year’s Karamu, EHJLQQLQJ DW S P $SULO ZLOO FHOHEUDWH WKH QDWXUDO EHDXW\ RI WKH 6RXWK 3DFLÀF within the spectacular setting of the zoo’s safari lodge events facility and adjoining outdoor plaza. Enjoy cocktails, up-close animal encounters, a sit-down dinner, auctions, live entertainment and dancing. For details, e-mail karamu@lowryparkzoo.com or call 813-935-8552, Ext. 235.

Schools Out for Spring

Whether you’re taking the week off, a few days off or no days off, the question remains the same. What am I going to do with the kids during spring break? For Pinellas parents, the break is almost over since its March 29 through April 2. Pasco students are out April 5-9 and right after Hillsborough children get to vacation from April 12-16. If you live in the Wesley Chapel and New Tampa area, you can head over to the Shops at Wiregrass at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays for some free fun for the kids. Also, many of the Tampa Bay area’s libraries offer storytimes, movie viewings and more for children, usually free of charge. Plus, with the weather warming up, there are plenty of beaches and parks to enjoy together. If you’re going to need childcare for the week, check out TBParenting.com for a list of camps offering adventures that kids are sure to love.

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Put play in your day! Enjoy fun, relaxing, active family time by visiting the Bob Sierra Youth & Family Center in the Carrollwood area and YMCA Camp Cristina in Riverview from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 for YMCA Healthy Kids Day. The nation’s largest health day for children and families, YMCA Healthy Kids Day offers families a chance to play together and learn more about ways that promote wellness and healthier living. YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to all. Don’t see your local YMCA listed? Visit www.ymca.com to see if your’s is participating.

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take care of you

Be your best and don’t neglect your needs BY MARK HELLER

My message this month is straightforward and is largely inspired by journalist Arianna Huffington’s recent presentation at the annual conference of the National Association of Independent Schools. Huffington praised administrator like myself for the work we do to help children and families and urged us to be sure to take care of ourselves so that we might be at our best in doing our jobs. I would like to add that parents, teachers and all those who care for others, must also take care of themselves. This may sound simple, paradoxical, and perhaps a bit selfish, but it’s not. Helping children overcome obstacles they may face is critical to our future. Being a parent or a teacher is indeed a high calling. In raising our children to become the best they can be, we ought to be at our best or we risk doing less good. So here are some ways that we need to care for ourselves so that we can properly care for others. First and foremost, we must get enough sleep. In the October 2008 of Tampa Bay Parenting, my article Zzz’s for A’s: Sleep for School Success stressed the need for children and teens to get enough sleep. No less is true for those of us whose work lies in caring for and preparing our children to face the future. Good sleep habits of your own set a great example. It also increases our ability to be creators and not simply

reactors. How much sleep is enough? The general consensus is that adults need somewhere between seven and eight hours per night. Next, we must remember to find the joy in each day. Whether it’s your favorite tune on your iPod, a vanilla latte or the endorphin rush you get from exercising, finding joy allows you to live in a place of gratitude. We tend to focus on what is not working in our lives, but I urge you to recognize the power of positivity you can take from appreciating what is going right. I was reminded of this last fall when my school held an event to thank donors. Two of the speakers were students who had received full scholarships to attend our high school. One is now in her junior year at Princeton and the other is about to graduate from our high school. They both spoke of the gratitude they felt at being able to have had the experiences they had, how they never would have had those experiences without the gifts of those who were in the room and about their deep desire to give back because they had been given so much. The expression of appreciation was moving. The knowledge that my work had helped these young people on their paths also was incredibly satisfying and has helped to buoy my spirits for the past four months even when the stresses of work and life have threatened to intervene. Living in a place of gratitude inspires me not only to keep going, but also to do more. Third, know that perfect is unattainable. Just

as there is no leader who has made all the right decisions, so, too, are there no parents who have made all the right calls in the difficult process of raising a family. Working to understand where things went wrong can be helpful and positive, but dwelling on the negative often is counter-productive. We all need to learn to face the future in part by letting some of the past go. Take a step back, assess, breathe, and then move on. You may be surprised at your newfound ability to get things done and make sound decisions. Lastly, think big. Make sure that changing the world for the better is part of your child’s to-do list. Start at the family level by bringing out our caring for each other. Cultivate empathy. Give back. Make a difference for others. Instead of presents for your child at the birthday party, how about asking for presents to benefit a charity? Work to combat the natural trait of teenage narcissism by volunteering together. Know that we develop our “moral muscles” in the same way we develop our physical ones - by exercising them. Know that every project begins with small steps, and that what starts out as mere willingness can become intense passion. The work we do in preparing our nation’s youth to meet the future is of the highest order. If we are at our best when we do it, there is no limit to the good we can do. Mark Heller is Head of School at Academy at the Lakes, For more information, visit www.academyatthelakes.org.

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celebrating mother earth Tampa Bay family friendly events celebrating Earth Day

BY KIMBERLEY BROWN SMITH

It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the bandshell at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo will be rocking April 18 in celebration of Mother Earth. Lil Peppi, an 11-year-old eco-rapper from Tampa, is scheduled to perform at the annual Earth Day Tampa Bay festival.

The family-friendly event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is free and so is parking. The bandshell is in front of the zoo at 1101 W. Sligh Ave. There also will be lots of other activities and events to enjoy in the days leading up to Earth Day on April 22.

He’s a YouTube sensation with several videos, including “Mother Nature’s Crying,” and Marcia Biggs, co-coordinator of the event organized by the Tampa Bay Sierra Club, says Lil Peppi’s performance should be entertaining for the kids and adults in the crowd.

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm will a hold a celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17, featuring a kids’ corner with naturebased activities, a question and answer session on Florida gardening and much more.

“We’re excited to have [Lil Peppi] at our event,” Biggs says. “He’s a great story and an inspiration.” There will be plenty of hands-on activities for the little ones, as well. “There will be lots of vendors with activities focused on recycling, conservation and arts and crafts projects,” Biggs says. While there will be plenty for the kids to do, there’s also a lot for mom and dad to check out. There will be more than 70 eco-friendly exhibitors offering food, natural and organic products and information on living an environmentally-sound life. The Urban Gypsies are the entertainment headliners.

Food and drink will be available for purchase but you also can bring a picnic lunch for the family to enjoy. The garden is at 6942 West Comanche Ave. in the Town and Country area of Tampa. Call 813887-4066 to learn more. The Island EarthDays celebration at Honeymoon Island State Park will offer live music, a Hawaiian outrigger race, bungee jumping and a rock wall during the two-day celebration April 17-18. There also will be activities and crafts for the kids, local vendors, guided walks in the woods and on the beach and plenty of fresh seafood, among other things. The event is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 at the picnic area next to the beach and wooded hiking trails. A donation of $8 per vehicle with up to eight occupants is the cost. The park is at 1 Causeway Blvd. in Dunedin. For details, call 727-738-2903. If you’re not into festivals, you always can visit the Florida Botanical Gardens. It’s open year-round, so you don’t have to wait until Earth Day to learn about sustainable gardening practices and conservation. There’s a children’s trail and admission is free. The garden, at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 727-582-2100 or visit www.flgb.org to learn more.

Rapper Lil Peppi tells fans, “We only have one planet, let’s take care of her and let’s take care of each other, too.”

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Earth Day was born of the idea that working together, the people of the world could help protect and preserve our environment. So, remember the environment needs your love and care every day and you can make a difference.

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Raising Kids to Make a Difference

BY KIMBERLEY BROWN SMITH

Whether playing sports, sitting in the classroom or singing in the school choir, kids are molded by the adults around them. So how can adults shape their young lives for the better?

through food donations. You can explore similar opportunities with food banks to directly connect your child to the hunger needs present in your community.

One way is to introduce kids to community service and show them the importance of bettering their own neighborhoods at an early age. Doing activities as a family or through school programs sets an example that can leave a lasting impression. After all, according to German/French philosopher Albert Schweitzer, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.”

Volunteer: Contact a rescue mission, nonprofit organization or senior citizens center to determine the best way to get your family involved. Rescue missions often need help sorting donations or making care packages for families in need. For a more hands-on approach, take your family to a senior citizens home or center so kids can play games or plant flowers with the elderly. By volunteering for a couple hours a week, kids are not only helping the community, they learn life lessons of generosity and service.

For parents and teachers wanting to encourage their kids and students to make a difference in the community, here are some tips for channeling their inner humanitarian: Identify Your Neighborhood’s Needs: Research the issues facing your community to find a cause you can support. Saving the world can get overwhelming, so narrowing the focus to a cause that you are passionate about is the best way to start. Libraries, schools, newspapers and Web sites can be good resources to discover where support is needed. Participate in a Food Drive: Hunger has no boundaries. Look to businesses, schools and churches that host food drives. For example, Doubletree Hotels works with students to host “Great Community Food Collection” drives, encouraging family, friends and fellow citizens to help feed the hungry

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Lend a Hand with Hand-Me-Downs: Kids outgrow clothing faster than you can say “growth spurt.” Their closets turn into a black hole of clothing, benefiting nothing but the dust mites. One simple way to make a difference is to clean out the closets twice a year. Clothes and books that have not seen the light of day for a year or more can be donated to a donation center or shelter. Recycling Is a Walk in the Park: There are numerous ways to tweak your routine to improve the environment and beauty of the community. Take a weekly family walk through the park to gather litter and recyclables. Doing this activity together not only provides quality family time, it teaches kids the value of recycling and beautifies the neighborhood. Courtesy of NAPS

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SmartLipo body sculpting. The procedure usually involves numbing the skin with a local anesthetic and then making tiny incisions no larger than a quarter of an inch. A numbing solution is infused through the tiny incisions so the procedure is painless. The SmartLipo energy is carried by a thin fiber optic thread which glows softly as it melts and tightens. The laser energy stimulates the skin to produce new elastic collagen as the fat is liquefied. Your new shape is immediate and dramatic. Best of all, your skin continues to tighten and retract for weeks and months afterward. If you are considering laser liposuction, you should receive a consultation where the procedure is thoroughly explained and all of your questions are answered. Ask your doctor, “When did you start using a laser to perform liposuction? Has it been years or only a few months? How many laser cases have you done? Do you have photographs of your own laser patients?” Other questions to ask include: Is the physician board certified? What complications have your patients experienced? If I experience complications, what are your procedures for handling them? Costs for SmartLipo tend to be a little higher

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Perseverance, a passion for life and education and a pleasing personality are all traits that describe Nicole Johnson. The Tampa Bay area native, who has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in journalism and a master’s in public health, is working on her doctorate in public health at the University of South Florida. But there’s no rest for the extraordinary. She’s also a single mother managing Type 1 diabetes and a former Miss America who now serves as the director of education and outreach for the USF Diabetes Center and as president of Nicole Johnson Inc., which provides consulting and patient advocate services to Animas Corp., the Johnson and Johnson Diabetes Institute and AmMed Direct. Johnson says her career has been magical and that diabetes care is her passion. She was diagnosed in 1993 and has faced the challenge head on, helping others in the process.

Q: What is the secret to your success? A: Perseverance. I learned early in my adult life that nothing good comes without hard work and determination. Someone recently told me that the secret to courage is perseverance. I love that! Competing in the Miss America program for six years before winning certainly taught me a lot about risk, courage and perseverance. Living with diabetes also has taught me a great deal about success. Diabetes brings new challenges every day. It’s important to face these challenges aggressively and with discipline. For example, I check my blood sugar regularly, closely manage my food intake and incorporate exercise in as many aspects of my life as possible. I also aggressively seek education and take advantage of the latest care, therapies and technology available. Q: What is your biggest fear? A: I would say disappointing others. I have always been a “pleaser” personality. However, I do feel that my biggest fear is also one of my greatest attributes. Q: What goals have you set for yourself? A: One of my most recent goals is to create a first class diabetes research, education and care center at USF for people touched by diabetes. There is a tremendous need and I hope to use my experiences to help fill that need and make life with a challenging disease a little easier. I also hope that the diabetes programs we build at USF will be a template for new ways of caring for those living with chronic conditions. Medical care is being transformed in so many ways. As medicine changes and adapts to chronic care as opposed to acute care, I hope to be a part of building new, more relevant models that consider patient reality and environment. This is part of the reason I am now seeking a doctorate in public health. I want to be equipped to see my goals and dreams become a reality. Q: What advice would you give to other women? A: I think it is important to revere and respect the women who have gone before us and taught us how to live through their successes and challenges. One of my favorite examples is Helen Keller. She once noted, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” This quote evens the field for all of us. We will all experience pain in our lives. The trick to living in your full potential is realizing how to learn from the pain and let the challenging moments shape your character and expand your heart. Q: What is your proudest moment? A: The birth of my daughter Ava; I will never forget that super-human feeling. The moment was amazing for so many reasons, but most of all because Ava had shown me that odds are meant to be defied; nevers are often meant to be

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challenged. I was told, when I was diagnosed with diabetes, that I would never become a mother. Ava and science proved that wrong. Q: What is motherhood like for you? A: I love every aspect of being a mother. The laughter, the joy, the tears, the challenges - all are teaching me to be a better woman. I am grateful every day. The most challenging aspect for me is that I am a single parent and doing it all. Sometimes it is tough not to have a partner in the process. Q: How do you balance motherhood and work? A: Do we ever have true balance? I don’t. Some weeks I work too much, other weeks I play too much. My reality is tough. I am juggling parenting, work, graduate school and advocacy work. I think what suffers is the social outlets for me. Nearly every week I try something new to help my routine flow better and more smoothly. Q: What is your favorite thing about Tampa Bay? A: I love living in the Tampa area. The water is enchanting to me and the sky is unmatched in beauty. The natural elements of this region are what drew me back and are what keep me here. I feel that this area is a wonderful place to raise children and I am having a marvelous time exposing my daughter to all that our area has to offer. Q: What are your favorite things to do with your child in the Tampa Bay area? A: Listening to live music in the parks. We adore sitting on a blanket or dancing in the grass to music from local bands or even the Florida Orchestra. Outside of musical entertainment, we spend a lot of time at the Lowry Park Zoo. The zoo is such a relaxing place that always holds a new discovery for us. Q: What are your favorite restaurants to dine at together? A: Sweet Tomatoes. When we go, I know my little one will eat at least one vegetable and it somehow tastes so much better when I don’t have to prepare it! Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration? A: I draw a lot of inspiration from my colleagues at USF. Dr. Judy Genshaft (president), Dr. Stephen Klasko (vice president - USF health), Michael Hoad (vice president - communications) - all constantly inspire me to dream bigger and work harder. It is beautiful to have so much fun at work. I so enjoy and am grateful for the challenges and the constant opportunities for personal growth. Q: What makes you happy? A: My child’s laughter and smile. Surprise hugs and kisses from her also thrill me. Q: How do you relax and rejuvenate yourself? A: Hmm. This is where I need to work on the balance issue. Q:What is something people don’t know about you? A: I am a musician. I sing and at Miss America I performed the Frank Sinatra song - That’s Life. Most people don’t know that I chose that song because I wanted people with personal challenges to know they could “pick themselves up and get back in the race!” Q: What message would you like to give to women? A: Challenges or obstacles make us stronger and wiser. Passionate living is the key to happiness. I eat, work, and breathe diabetes because my passion is to see people living with diabetes realize success and not give in to limited lives because of the condition.

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Spring Wine Expo to Benefit St. Joseph’s-North Mark your calendar for a chance to sample VIP wine selections from around the world and culinary creations from local restaurants at the 2010 Spring Wine Expo from 5-8 p.m. April 10 at Jenn’s Wine House, 11724 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The annual wine-tasting features a raffle, silent auction and live entertainment from The Party Time Band, with a portion of the evening’s proceeds to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. St. Joseph’s Hospital-North opened its doors in February and is Tampa Bay’s first new full-service hospital in more than 30 years. The facility is focused on creating an environmentally-friendly, peaceful patient environment centered on healing and family. Tickets for the Wine Expo are $50; sponsorships are available. To register, call 813-960-4808.

dates: April 2-4 & 9, various times Company Experience the music of Stephen Sondheim and the pulsating New York rhythms of this musical, FRQVLGHUHG E\ PDQ\ WR GHÀQH PRGHUQ PXVLFDO theater, at Masque Community Theatre, 8825 N. 56th St. in Temple Terrace. Shows held at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $14; students, military and seniors, $12; kids 12 and younger, $10. www.masquetheatre.net April 2-May 2, various times Brandon League Art Show at the Carrollwood Cultural Center Check out the artwork of the Brandon League of Fine Arts at a special 50-year showcase of the art league and its mission to inspire interest in the arts through education, on display at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Exhibit runs through May 2. Free. www.carrollwoodcenter.org

Traveling Theater ‘Going Green’ The Play’n Around Traveling Children’s Theatre has partnered with the Carrollwood Cultural Center to present “Going Green, the Musical,” a showcase of original music and characters to introduce children to the importance of making a difference in the world through simple steps such as recycling, reducing trash and reusing items when possible. The theater company performs the musical at 3 p.m. April 11 at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. The Play’n Around Traveling Children’s Theatre is a professional theater company that takes its live musical theater productions to schools, libraries and theater. It regularly features shows that include singing, dancing and audience participation and shows that are designed to educate as well as entertain. Audience members also have the opportunity to meet the actors, say hello to their favorite characters and pose questions to the performers. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door; $7 for members, $10 nonmembers and free for children younger than 4. Visit www.carrollwoodcenter.org for details.

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April 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, noon - 6 p.m. Springfest Pack up the kids for a day celebrating Springfest on the farm at Hire a Pony, 8005 Racetrack Road, Tampa. Activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, hayrides, face painting and a train ride. Admission includes a hot dog and a drink. $10 FKLOGUHQ DGXOWV :HHNGD\ VFKRRO ÀHOG WULSV DUH $7 a child. Call 813-855 8992. www.hireapony.com April 24, 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Northdale Family Fun Festival and Parade Bring the whole family to Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa, for fun games, kids’ activities, tasty local fare and live entertainment at this event hosted by the Northdale Civic Association and Hillsborough County Parks. The Gaither High Marching Band leads off the event with a parade. Enjoy free admission, games, food and parking. www.northdale.org. April 30, May 1-2, May 8-9, various times Coast-2-Coast: Hitsville, USA Enjoy an eclectic array of sounds from rock n’ roll roots to Motown ’60s and country rock ’70s at this American music celebration performed at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Hear tributes to Dion & the Belmonts, Aretha Franklin and Creedence Clearwater Revival, among others. $18 members; $25 nonmembers. www.carrollwoodcenter.org

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Young Playwrights Earn Kudos Patel Conservatory students ages 5 to 17 enrolled in selected theater classes will perform in Tragedy Tomorrow…Comedy Tonight, a youth play festival at 6 p.m. April 30 in the Patel Conservatory’s TECO Theater at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center). The festival will provide students an opportunity to take the skills they’ve developed through acting classes and apply them to a stage performance. About 60 students from the theater program will participate. “Students will perform material they have developed and rehearsed and also have the chance to see others take their places on the stage and share their many talents,” says Jean Calandra, lead Patel Conservatory theater instructor. “The theme reflects the enthusiasm our students share for comedy and their growing appreciation for the dramatic form, both comic and tragic.” Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of show and may be purchased by calling 813-229-7827 or 1-800-955-1045 outside the Tampa Bay area or by visiting www.strazcenter.org or the Straz Center box office.

Walkers to Stroll Bayshore for a Cause Downtown Tampa’s signature street Bayshore Boulevard is the site of the second annual Taking Steps for Parkinson’s Fun Walk from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17. This year’s walk begins at Ballast Point Park, 5350 Interbay Blvd., with participants covering a three-mile loop down Bayshore Boulevard and returning to the park. Designed to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and support the mission of the Parkinson Research Foundation, the event makes its debut in the Tampa Bay area after launching last year in Sarasota. Money raised will be used to fund research, educational programs, advocacy and awareness efforts to support Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and families across the United States. Participants of all ages are welcome with registration at 8 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. Visit www.parkinsonfunwalk.com to preregister. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for children and includes one Fun Walk T-shirt and one free Fun Walk raffle ticket. For every $75 walkers raise in sponsorships and pledges, they will receive an additional raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each. A raffle winner will be drawn following the walk. For information, contact Danielle Auger at dauger@parkinsonresearchfoundation.org.

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dates: April 2, 6 – 10 p.m. ECOLution Tampa’s Paint the Town Green Explore Tampa at this third annual romp throughout downtown Tampa, Ybor City and the Channel District using the city’s public transit system for a fun, eco-friendly twist on the traditional restaurant/bar hop. Attendees receive food and drink specials and passports to track evening stops using HART’s Green Line and the TECO Line Street Car. Passes are $10 for individuals; $15 for two. www.ecolutiontampa. com April 15-17, various times H2Ology See Master Puppeteer Jerry Bickel and the Bits’ n Pieces Puppet Theater capture the fun of Georgie Grouper and his aquatic friends in a new undersea adventure at PuppetWorld Playhouse, 12904 Tom Gallagher Road, Dover. $7. Open 10:30 a.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. Saturday. Call 813- 659-0659. www.puppetworld.com April 17, 7 p.m. Believe In the Arts 2010 Arts Gala Join the Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association for its 26th annual arts fundraiser being held at the Pepin Hospitality Center, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa. Guests will enjoy an open bar, food, live music and dancing, as well as VLOHQW DQG OLYH DXFWLRQV ZLWK SURFHHGV WR EHQHÀW WKH QRQSURÀW DUWV JURXS SHU SHUVRQ www.centerplacebrandon.org April 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrating Children Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Mary Lee’s House, 2806 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. Event features carnival activities, crafts, prizes, giveaways, lunch and snacks. Free. www.maryleeshouse.org April 25, 1 – 5 p.m. 5th Annual Taste of South Tampa Prepare your palette for samples of food, beer, wine and soda at this South Tampa Chamber of Commerce event held in Hyde Park Village. First 350 participants receive a gift bag. VIP, $50 advance, $55 day of event. General, $35 advance, $40 day of event. Ages 11-20, $20 advance, $25 day of event. www.tasteofsouthtampa.com

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‘Every Child a Swimmer’ Program Returns to Dunedin The city of Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department, Kiwanis Club of Dunedin and Dunedin Fire Department are joining forces again to host the second annual “Every Child a Swimmer” program, which provides free swim lessons for non-swimmers between the ages of 5-11. Registration and swim tests were held March 23 and 25 and the official program launches April 5 with an educational session for parents and children led by the Dunedin Fire Department at Highlander Pool, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive, at two class times, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Classes will run through April 22. This year, “Every Child a Swimmer-Little Guppies” sessions have been added, now offering free swim lessons for non-swimmers ages 3-4. Registration for the little guppies sessions is 4-6 p.m. April 22 with classes at 11 a.m. and noon May 1-22 at Highlander Pool. For more information about either program or volunteering opportunities, contact Alicia Castricone at acastricone@dunedinfl.net or 727-298-3265.

dates: April 9, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Trio da Camera Chamber Concert Enjoy a blend of music from composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rick Sowash and Nino Rota at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College. $10 museum members; $12 nonmembers. www.spcollege.edu/ museum April 17, 2 p.m. Academie Da Vinci Mingle in Pioneer Park Support Academie Da Vinci’s annual showcase of students’ artwork at Pioneer Park in Dunedin. Activities include a family sidewalk chalk contest, kids’ activity tent, drum circle, art show and more. Drum participation costs $5 with proceeds to EHQHÀW WKH FKDUWHU VFKRRO IRU WKH DUWV &DOO 298-2778 to learn more. www.academiedavinci. com

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Annual Touch a Truck Fundraiser Is April 24 The city of Dunedin will hold its ninth annual Touch A Truck on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road. The fundraiser, which benefits the Dunedin for youth scholarship fund, historically has attracted more than 7,500 visitors with attendance projected to exceed 10,000 this year. The event features live entertainment, food and drink vendors and plenty of fun children’s activities, such as face painting, pony rides, moonwalks, giveaways and demonstrations. It also showcases a range of vehicles, including monster trucks, fire engines, cars, trucks, heavyduty construction equipment, military vehicles, helicopters, motorcycles and more. A parking donation of $2 benefits the scholarship fund. For details, contact Chris McGuirk at cmcguirk@dunedinfl.net or 727-812-4533.

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April 17, 6 – 9 p.m. 10th Annual Margaritaville “In the Topics” Join the All Children’s Hospital Guild North Pinellas branch as it hosts its annual island-style fundraiser for All Children’s Hospital, at the Waterside Café inside the Nielsen Co., 501 Brooker Creek Blvd., Oldsmar. The evening will feature live music, food and beverages, drawings, giveaways and silent and live auctions. For tickets, call 813679-4794. www.achgnorthpinellas.org April 24, 8 a.m. – noon Hospice Beach Stroll Lace up the sneakers for the 10th annual Hospice Beach Stroll at the Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill and Bar, 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Stroll as a team or an individual and celebrate the life of a loved one. Refreshments and snacks are available to enjoy. For information, call 727-5864432. www.thehospice.org. April 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2nd Annual Art in the Park %URZVH ÀQH DUW H[KLELWV IURP ORFDO DUWLVWV DW 5 ( Olds Park, 107 Shore Dr. W., Oldsmar. Event includes art demonstrations and children’s art activities. Free admission and parking. For information, call 813-749-1260.

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Great Explorations Showcases Peace Murals The Great Explorations Children’s Museum is hosting the Kids’ Guernica Peace Mural Project at the museum at 1925 4th St. N. in downtown St. Petersburg. For more than 15 years, artists, teachers, community activists and children from around the world have collaborated to build a visual construction of world peace through the creation of community murals. Each mural is specific to the region where it was created, with the entire collection spanning hundreds of murals from more than 40 different countries. The event was inspired by the original Picasso painting “Guernica,� a reflection of the artist’s disapproval of the brutality of war during the Spanish civil war of 1937. At this year’s event, six murals will be on display at the Bay area children’s museum including The Chicago Mural; People of the World; Peace through Abstraction from Athens, Greece; The Japanese Mural with Cherry Blossoms; and three others, from Baltimore/Nepal, France and Australia. Throughout the mural development process, participating artists ages 6-22 were asked a series of questions to spark creative expression on the canvas including: Why are borders important; what would happen to the world if countries had no borders; and what happens to borders when there is a war? Prior to building the murals, artists sketched out their visions in journals and came together as teams to complete 12x24 feet painted murals. Hannah Dahm, art program specialist at Great Explorations and Americorps service member, was a key factor behind this year’s exhibit and a related workshop for local children to develop a mural at the St. Pete museum. The St. Petersburg Peace Mural was created and overseen by Dahm during a workshop at the museum held March 26-28. She previously had participated in a similar workshop while interning at Florida State University, which involved 14 schools and about 2000 students. “Great Explorations is a natural place to have the kid-based Peace Mural Project. I was so touched when I helped with the program in Tallahassee, and wanted to bring that experience to the youth of Pinellas,� she says. While overseeing the project, Dahm worked closely with participating children as they developed their ideas of peace and converted them into images and guiding the children to work cooperatively as a team. Shelly Lee, program director, applauds Dahm for her work. “Hannah brings diversity to the program and the gift of unbridled talent. It was an amazing workshop for the entire community.� The Kids’ Guernica Peace Mural Project will be on display at the museum through April 26. For information about the international event, go to www.kids-guernica.org. Visit the museum online at www.greatexplorations.org for hours and ticket information.

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April 8, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Peking Acrobats Watch a talented troupe of jugglers, cyclists, gymnasts and tumblers from China accompanied by the live musical sounds of traditional Chinese instruments at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Tickets: $30 advance; $35 at event; $25 students 19 and younger. 727-587-6793. www.largoarts.com. April 15, noon to 1 p.m. Women’s Lunch & Learn Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Chabad Jewish Center, 4010 Park St. N. in St. Petersburg, as you join speaker Chaya Korf to discuss the Tanya, a work based on the Kabbalah and its impact on the day-to-day life of Jews. Free. RSVP at chaya@chabadsp.com or call 727-344-4900. April 16-17, various times Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Pack up the whole family – pooch included – and head over to Spa Beach Park in St. Petersburg for this eastern regional competition IRU FDQLQH DWKOHWHV IHDWXULQJ Ă€YH PDLQ HYHQWV LQFOXGLQJ GLYLQJ GRJ IUHHVW\OH Ă \LQJ GLVF ODUJH and small agility, Jack Russell hurdle racing and head to head weave pole racing. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; Friday times to be announced. Free. www.carsonevents.com April 22, 6 p.m. Trashy Fashion Show 2010 & Green Expo View the works of amateur eco-fashion designers of all ages at this unique recycled runway “trashionâ€? show and Green Expo at the Largo Cultural Center. Tickets available for purchase at the center, $10. www.largorecycles. com April 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gulfport Goes Green Check out this monthly green living street fair and expo held the fourth Saturday of each month along Beach Boulevard in the Gulfport Waterfront District. Event includes vendors, fresh produce, book and clothing swaps, electronics recycling, live entertainment and interactive demonstrations. Free. www.gulfportgoesgreen. com

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Wesley Chapel Celebrates the Arts The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce hosts the third annual Celebration of the Arts show April 10-11 at the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Last year’s show drew 50,000, and event planners are anticipating about 75,000 in this time around. Guests can browse work from participating artists from across the bay area and beyond whose work will be available for purchase. The event also includes live entertainment and music by DJ Joey Jam, “Entertainer to the Stars.� Artists scheduled to perform include The Bucket List Band, Left, 10th Concession, Amanda Drake and the Barnburners and the Troy Duncan Band. Celebration of the Arts also will include a children’s activity court consisting of projects led by East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, Cloud 9 Photography Studios and Tampa Bay Parenting magazine. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 813-382-8412 or visit www. wesleychapelartshow.com for details.

PCHG Designated a Free Disney Day Volunteer Site Premier Community HealthCare Group Inc. has been selected as a participating nonprofit for Disney’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day� volunteer promotion. With this designation, the Dade City-based organization serves as a site for volunteers to donate their time and earn free admission to a Disney theme park. This follows Disney’s partnership with the Points of Light Institute and its HandsOn Network, the largest volunteer network in the nation, to encourage volunteerism with community nonprofits by donating Disney awards in the form of general admission at one of the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme parks following the completion of a day of volunteer service. Volunteers with PCHG that wish to participate in the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day� rewards program can go to www.disneyparks.com to designate their nonprofit organization. The Disney promotion is slated to offer one million free tickets to volunteers who must be age 16 or older to participate. There are several volunteer opportunities available at PCHG, including mural painting and decorating in pediatric rooms, landscaping, painting, pressure washing and coordinating storybook readings in waiting rooms. PCHG offers a variety of health care services in the Pasco area at its two Dade City locations and health centers in Zephyrhills and New Port Richey. Visit www.premierhc.org for information about PCHG and locations to volunteer.

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dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-7 p.m. Arts In Motion The Arts In Motion series of four workshops held at the Dade City campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College, Room A-240, will explore different aspects of stage productions, from costume, set design, props and lighting to acting and directing. The series is limited to 20 students, grades 9-12. $50 members; $60 nonmembers. For reservations and information, call 352-834-1246. April 10, noon Relay for Life Charity Golf Tournament Sign up to hit the greens for a great cause at this Land O’ Lakes Charity Golf Tournament at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway, Lutz. Registration includes greens fees, range balls, dinner buffet and prizes. $75 entry fee supports the Land O’ Lakes Relay for Life team’s fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. Call 813-966-8458 to learn more. April 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Attend the second annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction coordinated by the Connections Job Development Program at The Wine Loft in Trinity Commons Plaza, 7813 Mitchell Blvd.,Trinity. Admission includes tasting tickets for three wine W\SHV D GLVFRXQW ZLQH FRXSRQ DQG UDIà H WLFNHW Advance tickets are $25 for individuals and $40 for couples. Day of tickets cost $30 for individuals and $45 for couples. 727-849-4724. April 15-18, various times 2nd Annual Bishop Larkin Spring Carnival Join the families and staff of Bishop Larkin Catholic School for midway rides, food, drinks, games and more at the school, 8408 Monarch Drive, Port Richey. Event includes live entertainment, special food events and prize giveaways. Advance tickets: $15 daily or $50 for weekend. Carnival hours are 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. www.bishoplarkin.org. April 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cowboy Days at Pioneer Florida Museum Bring the kids for a full day of cowboy fun at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City. Event includes Les McDowell and his cowboy poetry, a wild west show and exhibits, roping demonstrations, a petting zoo and more. $15 advance; $20 at door; $10 museum members. Get tickets at Quilts on Plum Lane, Farmer’s Feed Depot and Midway Farm & Ranch. ZZZ SLRQHHUà RULGDPXVHXP RUg.

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Photos by Jill Heald Check out the these artists in the making at the Gasparilla Arts Festival children’s area . Left: (L to R ) Amalise and Collen Crosby. Middle: Mia Demarcay. Right: Aleksandra Foote.

Photos by Jill Heald A good time was had by all in the Gasparilla Arts Festival children’s area. At Left: Alena and Patel Sachin. Middle: Left, Madeline and Jennifer Grob. At Right: Left, Jennifer and Jacob Park.

Photos by Jill Heald Summer Splash at the Straz Center of the Performing Arts. Left: Audbrey Howell playing dress up at La France. Middle: Ledger Rice. Right: Mario the sloth from Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine April 2010 TBParenting.comBusch Gardens makes new friends.

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Easter Seals A Pair To Remember. Brian Robinson, Adam Hayward, Ricky Reynolds, Jen Holloway, Lance Ponton, Trever Miller, Ken Walters, Stylez G. White and John Thomas. Photos by Bob Thomson

Gorrie Elementary Annual Fundraiser. Left to right: Kevin and Amy Fitzsimmons, Andy and Sarah Spicola, Craig Minsky and Gorrie’s Principal, Marjorie Sander. Photos by Steve Poisall

Photos by Steve Poisall Gorrie Elementary Annual Fundraiser. Left: Christina Boe, Nick Cantania, Erika Wallace, Scott Boe and Don Wallace. Right: Valerie Tobin, Heidi Hapanowitz, Melissa, Valynnda Busbee, Angela Ardolino, Tara Eckoff, Jackie Toledo, and Shelly Geske. TBParenting.com April 2010 Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

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EASTER/SPRING EVENTS Orangutan Egg Hunt April 2, 11 a.m. Catch an annual tradition as the orangutans head out on an Easter egg hunt at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Free with zoo admission. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone Easter at the Florida Aquarium April 3 & 4, 10-2pm Don’t miss it as the Easter bunny dives into the coral reef at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy Explora A Shore and child-friendly activities. FLAquarium.org Everyone Egg Hunt & Photos with the Easter Bunny April 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Root for the kids as they take part in a free Easter egg hunt with more than 30,000 Easter Eggs hidden throughout the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Also, pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny who will be stopping by the children’s play area from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until April 3. Photo packages are $17-$47. www.shopsatwiregrass.com Everyone MOSI Eggspo April 3, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kids are invited to a special da Vinci-inspired celebration of the egg with a scavenger hunt, catapulted egg toss and safe egg drop at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Free with museum admission. www.mosi.org 4 & Older Juniorettes Community Easter Egg Hunt April 3, 10 a.m. The GFWC Temple Terrace Juniorettes will host their annual community Easter egg hunt at Riverhills Park, 401 S. Riverhills Drive, Temple Terrace. Enjoy crafts, games, prizes, refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny, too. Children should be accompanied by an adult and bring a basket. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. $3. 813-985-3533. 4 & Older Treasure Island Easter Egg Hunt April 3, 10 a.m. Bring the kids, 10 and younger, to the Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place and 106th Ave., for a traditional Easter egg hunt, Easter hat/bonnet contest and more at this annual event sponsored by the Gulf Beaches

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Rotary Club, Capri Isle Civic Association and Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce. Free. 727-360-4121. 4 & Older Jelly Bean Fling April 3, 10 a.m. – noon Stop by this annual downtown St. Petersburg egg hunt at North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Drive NE. The morning includes activities, food, entertainment, crafts, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of St. Petersburg’s community projects. $10 adults; $5 children who are 3 and older. www.jlstpete.org 4 & Older Bunny Tales April 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids will get a chance to create arts and crafts and enjoy delicious snacks with the Easter Bunny when he stops by the Great Explorations children’s museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Activities included with admission. $9 for those 3 and older. www. greatexplorations.org 4 & Older Clearwater Easter Eggs-travaganza April 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Easter festivities at Clearwater’s Northwood Plaza, 2558 N. McMullen Booth Road, including an Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating, and other fun activities. Free. 727-725-7405. 4 & Older Giant Easter Egg Hunt April 4, noon – 2 p.m. Get the kids pumped up and ready to find the most candy-filled Easter eggs at this Clearwater tradition at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. Other activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, train rides and more. Egg Hunt starts at 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers. org 4 & Older

EVENTS/FESTIVALS Free Wiregrass Wednesdays April 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. Enjoy live children’s entertainment, from music and storytelling to face painting, balloons and arts and crafts at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. 813-994-4010. www. theshopsatwiregrass.com Everyone TBParenting.com

Bark at the Ballpark 2010 April 11, noon – 5 p.m. Bring your dog to the first of four Bark at the Ballpark minor league baseball games at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman R o a d , C l e a r w a t e r. Watch the Threshers take on the Dunedin Blue Jays and check out local pet vendors, raffle baskets and pet contests. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas. $5-$9 per adult; $5 per child; $4 per dog. www.clearwaterthreshers.com Everyone 2010 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am April 12-18, various times Watch golf legends and celebrities tee off for a good cause at this tournament to benefit the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Charity Foundation at TPC Tampa Bay, 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern, Lutz. One-day tickets start at $25, with weeklong badges starting at $65. www. outbackproam.com Moms, Dads Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful Great American Cleanup April 17, 8:30 a.m. - noon Sign up to take part in the countywide cleanup efforts at locations throughout Hillsborough. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to get involved and should bring work gloves and water and wear closed-toed shoes. Trash bags, t-shirts and other giveaways will be available. For locations or to register, call 813-960-5121. www.khcbonline.org 4 & Older Take Back the Night April 17, 5:30 p.m. The Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay is hosting an interactive event to create awareness and educate the community about sexual violence. The event is at Hyde Park Village, 742 S. Village Circle in South Tampa. Evening includes a men’s pledge, candlelight vigil, silent march and speak-out for survivors and supporters. Free. www.crisiscenter.com Moms, Dads

Taste the Best of Tampa Bay April 17, 7 p.m. Sample a range of entrees, desserts, specialty coffees and premium drinks from more than 40 Bay area restaurants during the annual event at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa. Proceeds support the education, outreach and theater programs at the center. $60. www.strazcenter.org Date Night Star Power Fashion Show April 22, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join the Children’s Home Pinellas Auxiliary for a fashion extravaganza showcasing local celebrities wearing designs by Georgettes Fashion Boutique and Shoe Salon at the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel, 504 Fifth St. N.E., St. Petersburg. Enjoy a delicious lunch, live entertainment and silent auction. Wine included with lunch. $65. Call 727-515-1212 or e-mail fordebra@aol.com to rsvp. www.childrenshome.org Moms Spring Gala April 23, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner and cocktails at Ruth Eckerd Hall’s annual spring gala, A Night in the Spotlight at the Clearwater venue. Event includes dancing, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit the hall’s Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. $225-$350. 727-7122760. www.rutheckerdhall.com Date Night Morning at the Museum April 24, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Bring the family for this monthly before-hours event at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., downtown Tampa. Delve into local history through games, crafts and hands-on activities. April’s program is Junior Archaeologists: Florida’s First People. Museum members pay $12 per adult and $8 per child; nonmembers pay $14 per adult and $10 per child (includes light breakfast but not museum admission). www.tampabayhistorycenter.org 5-12

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Party for the Planet – Enrichment Day April 24, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate Earth with the family at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo by learning new ways to connect to the environment and make a difference through conservation. Enjoy animal enrichment activities, educational displays and exhibits throughout the zoo. Included with zoo admission, $20.95 adults and $15.95 children. www.lowryparkzoo.com 4 & Older

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Young at Art 2010 April 1-30, various times See the artwork of talented Hillsborough students from area public and private schools, kindergarten through eighth grade, at this exhibition at the Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, downtown Tampa. www. tampamuseum.org Everyone

Tampa-Hillsborough County Storytelling Festival April 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring the kids to this fun 30-year literary tradition at Hillsborough High, 5000 N. Central Ave., Tampa. Hear from featured storyteller Eth-Noh-Tec and hundreds of regional storytellers, balladeers, puppets and book characters. Free and open to the public. www.tampabaystory.org 4 & Older

Hyde Park Village Art Fair April 10-11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Attend this outdoor art festival in Hyde Park Village in South Tampa. Check out life-size sculptures, paintings, photography, ceramics and more. Free. www.hydeparkvillage.net Everyone

Ybor Festival of the Moving Image April 7-11, various times Take in this eclectic film festival presented by Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City campus, which explores the cinematic world of independent filmmakers and the effect of art on film. Screenings held at Hillsborough Community College-Ybor in the HCC Performing Arts Building, at Palm Avenue and 14th Street. $6. Free to HCC students and staff. www.yborfestival.com Moms, Dads, Date Night

Moffitt Magnolia Ball April 24, 5:30 p.m. Dress to the nines to benefit Moffitt Cancer Center’s Magnolia Lodging Program and attend this year’s black-tie gala at A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa. Evening includes a dinner, live and silent auctions and a concert performance by the Doobie Brothers. $1,000, individual. www. moffitt.org Moms, Dads St. Petersburg Green Thumb Festival April 24-25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out horticultural and environmental exhibits at St. Pete’s annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration at Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N. Attend seminars to learn ways to landscape effectively, conserve natural resources and recycle. Event includes more than 150 exhibitors, a flower show and children’s plant fair, where kids can bring in homegrown plants for awards. Free. www.stpete.org/ greenthumb Everyone Sea Grapes Fine Wine and Food Festival May 1, 8 – 11 p.m. Spend a casual but elegant evening sampling more than 100 wines at the Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Dine on premier local cuisine, enjoy live jazz music and bid on auction items while exploring exhibits. Proceeds benefit the Aquarium’s youth education and conservation programs. Members, $75 through April 17; $85 nonmembers through April 24 ($95 after April 24). www.flaquarium.org Date Night

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Paint the Town 2010 April 10-24, various times Take part in the sixth annual competition at Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., downtown St. Petersburg. Artists from across the country vie for a chance to participate in an exhibition of paintings depicting the area’s waterfront, beaches and downtown scenery. Event also includes a special session for children. www.moreanartscenter.org Everyone

2010 Sunscreen Film Festival April 14-15, various times Celebrate independent cinema at the fifth annual film festival hosted by the St. PetersburgClearwater Film Society at BayWalk Muvico, 151 Second Ave. N., downtown St. Petersburg. Meet up with filmmakers, special guests and judges. www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com Moms, Dads, Date Night Hubble Opening April 23, various times

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Soak up the picturesque St. Petersburg waterfront while viewing fine arts from local and national artists at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive N.E. Enjoy local cuisine and listen to live entertainment at this two-day celebration of visual arts in categories such as sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, oil/acrylic, watercolor and others. Art activities are available for children. Free. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.mainsailartsfestival.org Everyone Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art & Craft Festival April 17-18, various times Browse fine arts and crafts while sampling local dishes and music at this weekend art festival along Dodecanese Boulevard in Tarpon Springs. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.tnteventsinc.com Everyone TBParenting.com

Follow the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis as they make final repairs to the Hubble telescope in this breathtaking, up-close trek into space at the MOSI IMAX theater, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. www.mosi.org Everyone

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Chicago April 15, 8 p.m. From “Saturday in the Park” to “You’re the Inspiration,” the long-running American band performs its many classics onstage at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts-Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., downtown St. Petersburg. $4488. www.mahaffeytheater.com Date Night

Smucker’s Stars on Ice April 4, 4 p.m. See recent Olympians and some of the world’s best figure skaters, including Sasha Cohen, Todd Eldredge and Michael Weiss as they perform at this one-night only exhibition at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $25, $45, $80. Everyone Charlotte’s Web April 11, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

American Stage in the Park Presents HAIR April 21-May 16, 8 p.m. American Stage Theatre Co. brings the Broadway smash hit musical to the outdoor stage at Demens Landing Park, at First Ave. N. and Bayshore Boulevard in downtown St. Petersburg. Tickets are $11-$27. www.americanstage.org 8 & Older

Watch the classic E.B. White tale of bravery, selfless love and friendship unfold onstage as part of the Merchants Association of Florida Kid Time Series for children ages 5-11 in Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place in Tampa. Free pre-show activities one hour before show. Tickets priced from $8.50. www.strazcenter.org 5-11 Click, Clack, Moo April 18, 1 p.m.

Catch this hilarious musical based on the award-winning book as part of the Merchants Association of Florida Wee Folk Series for children ages 3-5 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets priced from $8.50 and include preshow activities and free 15-minute sampler classes in dance, theater and music. www. strazcenter.org. 3-5

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Riverdance April 27-29, 8 p.m. Celebrate Irish music, song and dance at farewell performances of the successful dance production at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. $50-$70. www.rutheckerdhall.com. 8 & Older

Bon Jovi The Circle Tour April 17, 7:30 p.m. Relive high school crushes and hair bands as Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and the rest of the group bring their latest tour to downtown Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum. Tickets start at $26.75. www.stpetetimesforum.com Moms, Dads Date Night Celtic Woman April 18, 7:30 p.m. Irish music phenomenon Celtic Woman visits Progress Energy Center for the Arts- Mahaffey Theater and brings their successful “Songs from the Heart” tour to St. Petersburg. $57-$72. www. mahaffeytheater.com 12 & Older Opera Tampa Presents La Rondine April 23 & 25, various times

MUSIC Gatherings at Wiregrass April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Listen to live music on three stages throughout the Shops at Wiregrass every Thursday night this month. Free. www.shopsatwiregrass.com Everyone Friday Extra Concert Series April 9, 16, 23, 30, various times Enjoy local music under the stars at this weekly concert series held at the Lowry Park Band Shell in Tampa. Pack snacks with a blanket or chairs. Free. 7pm opening act; 7:30pm main performer. www.tampagov.net/parksandrec. Everyone Science of Sound April 10, 6 – 9 p.m. Hear from a variety of artists from Opera Tampa in this mix of musical theater at MOSI in Tampa. Admission includes a 6:15 or 7:15 performance followed by entry to the Da VinciThe Genius exhibition. Cash bar available. $12 museum members; $20 nonmembers. www.mosi.org 12 & Older

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See Giacomo Puccini’s La Rondine as part of Opera Tampa’s 15th anniversary season, performed at Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Tickets start at $29.50. www.strazcenter.org. Date Night Jimmy Buffet April 24, 8 p.m. Gather your parrothead friends and family for a fun romp through Margaritaville by way of Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 N. U.S. 301,Tampa. $30$130. www.livenation.com Moms, Dads Date Night

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